Hyundai India willlaunch the facelifted version of the 2020 Hyundai Tucson in the Indian market on July 14, 2020. The Tucson was showcased at the Auto Expo 2020 in its newest avatar. The SUV was expected to be launched soon after, which got delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic. However, the launch of the new Tucson is set for next week, which will take place through a digital press conference. The new SUV has started reaching dealerships, as it has been captured on camera ahead of its launch.
Renault, the French auto manufacturer on Monday officially announced the Kwid has achieved a milestone of 3.5 lakh sales in India. Commemorating the achievement, the carmaker introduced new RXL 1.0-litre variants of the Kwid in the country. The new 1.0-litre RXL variant of the Kwid will be made available in MT and AMT versions. The new RXL variant is launched in the Indian market with a starting price of Rs. 4.16 lakh for the manual variant whereas the AMT version costs Rs. 4.48 lakh. (All prices ex-showroom). The Kwid AMT 1.0-litre will be the most accessible BS6 two-pedal offering in India.
Hyundai India will be officially launching the facelifted version of the Tucson SUV in India on July 14, 2020. The SUV will get cosmetic changes along with mechanical updates.
Lamborghini, an Italian luxury sports car manufacturer is gearing up to unveil something exciting, which the company claims will be ahead of its time. The carmaker has officially released a teaser graphic image asking people to tune in for a digital event which is streamed online through Lamborghinis official website. The event is scheduled for July 8, 2020. The teaser image does give out some specific details about the unveiling. The event is slated to commence at 6 pm CEST which is around 12 pm EDT.
MG Motor India is all set to launch the upcoming Hector Plus SUV in the country soon. The three-row version of the Hector SUV already has been listed on the official website ahead of the launch. Also, the company commenced production of the SUV at its Halol plant in Gujarat. To keep the momentum going, the carmaker has released a teaser video of the Hector Plus SUV revealing interior details of the SUV. The Hector Plus SUV will be MG's third product in the Indian market after Hector & ZS EV.
The Gravity trim of the Seltos SUV comes with several cosmetic changes inside out that serves the purpose of differentiating the variant from the lower trims - Trend, Prestige and Signature trim levels. The overall visual appeal of the 2021 Kia Seltos Gravity is highlighted by the new glossy chrome-studded Signature 'Tiger Nose' grille featuring three-dimensional design elements. However, the lower variants come with a matte-finished design upfront. The SUV sports 18-inch dual-tone wheels. The SUV also flaunts silver finish for the wing mirrors, door garnish and the rear skid plate. The remaining stylings remain identical to other trims.
After launching the new WR-V BS6 crossover this week, Honda Car India is gearing up for the launch of the fifth-generation City compact sedan in the country. The Japanese carmaker is expected to launch the new-generation Honda City in India this month. Ahead of its official launch, the next-gen Honda City has been spotted at a dealership stockyard. Going by the leaked images, some of the cars get decals on the sides suggesting that these models could be test drive units. When launched, the sedan will compete against the likes of Hyundai Verna, Skoda Rapid, Volkswagen Vento and the Maruti Ciaz.
As the Indian government has eased the country-wide lockdown, it has been noticed that people are going out in large numbers. Besides, people are not following the rules regulated by the government. The lockdown was imposed earlier this year in March to contain the deadly coronavirus pandemic. Taking advantage of the phased-reopening, people are violating the norms by heading out and not following the social distancing rules. Taking strict action against such violators, the Noida police has penalised over 1000 vehicle owners across Noida and Greater Noida.
As the number of COVID-19 positive cases rising with the easing of the lockdown, state governments as well as local administrations are looking to strengthen health care infrastructure. Force Motors has supplied 1,000 Traveller ambulances to help the Andhra Pradesh state government in its fight against the pandemic. The Indian automobile manufacturer is one of the few companies that is capable of in-house manufacturing and supplying a full range of ambulances. Out of the 1000 ambulances provided to the Andhra Pradesh government, the company has supplied 656 mobile medical units, 282 basic life support ambulances and 120 advance life support ambulances.
Honda Cars India is all set to launch the new BS6 Honda WR-V crossover in the Indian market next month. The Japanese carmaker has officially revealed the launch date through its Twitter account. The company will be launching the 2020 Honda WR-V crossover in India on July 2, 2020. The bookings for the new Honda WR-V are already open online as well as offline. The interested customers can pre-book the car with an upfront payment of Rs. 21,000 through offline mode at all Honda dealerships. Buyer opting for online bookings will have to pay a token amount of Rs. 5,000.
MG Gloster flagship SUV is one of the highly awaited products from MG Motor India for the Indian market. It was showcased at the Auto Expo 2020 alongside MG Hector Plus, which is slated to be launched in India by next month. The company has officially teased the Gloster SUV on its website, hinting its launch is imminent. However, the company hasn't revealed the exact launch date of the Gloster SUV yet. Additionally, the upcoming SUV was spotted without camouflage while doing rounds on the roads of Gujarat ahead of its India launch.
Mumbai police on Sunday stated lockdown guidelines under 'Mission Begin Again' initiative urging the Mumbaikars to follow them strictly and act responsibly as a citizen for own safety and loved ones. As per the new guidelines, all the vehicles found plying beyond 2 km radius from the residence without a valid reason will be impounded. The police department addressed the Mumbaikars via Twitter asking them to strictly follow guidelines issued by the state government and ensure all the precautions are taken while moving out.
MG Motor India is all set to launch the Hector Plus SUV in the Indian market by next month. Apart from the three-row version of Hector SUV, the carmaker is also looking to launch the Gloster flagship SUV in India. Expected to be launched in the country soon, the flagship offering from MG Motor India has spotted doing rounds on the Indian roads ahead of its launch. When launched, the MG Gloster SUV will take on the likes of Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour and the Mahindra Alturas G4. The company showcased the SUV at the Auto Expo 2020 alongside the Hector Plus. The SUV is likely to be imported as a CKD unit, and it will be assembled at the brand's facility at Halol, Gujarat.
Kia Motors, the South Korean auto manufacturer, has officially revealed the fourth-generation Kia Carnival MPV in its home market. Dubbed as 'Grand Utility Vehicle', the Kia Carnival is sold in several global markets as Kia Sedona.The new generation flagship MPV features a more SUV-ish design. It boasts a design evolution for the Carnival which is built on the predecessors' heritage offering an architectural sense of solidity and upgraded appearance. The new-generation Kia Carnival MPV was officially teased by the carmaker ahead of the global debut.
Petrol and diesel prices were hiked on Monday for the sixteenth straight day, seeing a hike of 33 paise per litre and 59 paise per litre respectively. The cumulative increase in the prices for the 16 days as petrol and diesel saw a hike of Rs. 9.21 a litre and Rs. 8.55 a litre respectively. The customers in Delhi will now have to pay Rs. 79.56 per litre instead of Rs. 79.23 for petrol. However, they will have to shed Rs. 78.85 a litre for diesel. The new prices were updated as per the notification of state oil marketing companies. Notably, the new prices are effective across the country and it varies from state to state in accordance with the local sales tax or value-added tax.
Petrol and diesel prices on Sunday, yet again, were revised as the two fuel products saw a hike of 35 paisa and 60 paisa respectively. With the new rates coming into effect earlier this morning, the diesel price has hit a new record high, taking the cumulative increase in rates to Rs. 8.88 per litre in just 15 days. Moreover, the cumulative price of petrol stood at Rs. 7.97 a litre. The petrol rates in Delhi were increased to Rs. 79.23 per litre from Rs 78.88, while the diesel prices were hiked to Rs 78.27 a litre from Rs 77.67, as per the price notification received from the state oil marketing companies.
In a bid to attract new customers this month, Honda Cars India is offering lucrative deals and offers on selected models. As a part of the offer, the Japanese car manufacturer is providing discounts of up to Rs. 1 lakh on select models. For the month of June, the carmaker is offering attractive deals on Honda Amaze and Honda City. Notably, these offers on Honda cars are subject to variant, grade and location and it may vary by the model or by variants. All the offers are valid till June 30, 2020, or till the stock lasts.
Fuel prices in India yet again have been increased on Saturday, which is 14th day in a row to witness a hike in prices of petrol and diesel. The petrol prices have been hiked by Rs 0.51 per litre in Delhi whereas the diesel rates have hiked by Rs 0.61 per litre. With the new prices coming into effect, diesel price has hit a record high taking the cumulative rise in prices for two weeks to Rs 8.28 for petrol and Rs 7.62 for diesel respectively. The rates have been increased across the country and vary from state to state depending on the incidence of local sales tax or VAT.
The upcoming Kia Sonet subcompact SUV has been spotted testing on the Indian roads as the Indian government has eased the lockdown restrictions. The production-ready version of the Sonet SUV was captured on camera by DCV bikes while testing in Haryana. The test mule can be seen heavily camouflaged concealing the details, however, the overall boxy silhouette, sharply raked window-line and dual-tone alloy wheels revealed its identity. The carmaker is expected to launch the Sonet subcompact SUV in India during the festive season.
Skoda Auto India recently launched multiple new products in the Indian market, which includes Rapid 1.0 TSI, Skoda Superb, and the Karoq SUV. Now, the Czech carmaker seems to be preparing to launch another product in the country. The Skoda Kamiq SUV has been captured on camera while testing on the Indian roads. The company is expected to launch the Skoda Kamiq SUV by early next year. The spy shot gives a clear glimpse of the rear profile of the SUV as the test mule was spotted with any camouflage.
