Sameer Contractor

The crossover segment is huge globally and we've seen more and more automakers introduce products in this space to capitalise on the trend. While Toyota is known for its expansive range of SUVs and crossovers already on sale, the company has now introduced the new Corolla Cross for the ASEAN markets. The Toyota Corolla Cross, as the name suggests, ...

Honda Cars India has launched the BS6 compliant version of the Civic diesel in the country. The updated Honda Civic Diesel BS6 is priced from Rs. 20.75 lakh for the VX trim, going up to Rs. 22.35 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi) for the range-topping ZX trim. Compared to the BS4 models, the VX trim has seen a price hike of Rs. 25,000 while the ...

Bookings are now open for the Benelli Imperiale 400 BS6 at a token amount of Rs. 6,000, while the updated motorcycle now costs Rs. 20,000 more than the BS4 version.

Twenty-months after announcing his retirement from the sport, iconic driver Fernando Alonso has confirmed his return to Formula 1 in 2021. The iconic F1 driver has inked a deal with Renault and will be joining Esteban Ocon in the paddock. This will be the Spaniard's third separate stint with Renault having raced with the team between 2003-2006, whi...

Royal Enfield has expanded its international presence with the brand's recent entry in the Cambodian market in South East Asia. The Chennai-based bike maker has appointed TF Motors as its official distributor and inaugurated its first flagship store in June this year located in the country's capital - Phnom Penh. Royal Enfield's new store is fully ...

Piaggio India has revealed the 2020 Vespa VXL and SXL 125 and 150 facelifted versions for the country. The updated scooters now come with new BS6 compliant engines, cosmetic upgrades and new features on offer. The manufacturer has begun accepting pre-bookings for the Vespa range online with a token amount of Rs. 1000 and the process can be complete...

The Tata Group has handed over 20 Tata Winger ambulances and 100 ventilators to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for the fight against the Coronavirus pandemic. The donation was announced by Aaditya Thackeray, Maharashtra State Minister of Tourism and Environment in a series of tweets, and is part of the Indian conglomerate's efforts to...

The Xiaomi Suzuki Jimny RC scale model can be controlled using a smartphone via Bluetooth and has been priced at 199 Yuan (around Rs. 2,100) in China.

Jaguar Land Rover has announced the commencement of deliveries for the BS6 compliant versions of the new-generation Range Rover Evoque and the new Land Rover Discovery Sport in India. Both SUVs were introduced in the country earlier this year but only with the diesel option, the petrol version now goes on sale. The Range Rover Evoque BS6 petrol is ...

The World Rally Championship (WRC) is the latest premier-class motorsport event to announce its return this year to complete the remainder of the season. The 48th season of the FIA WRC will see at least eight more rallies happening this year, with the dates for the Belgian and Croatian rally still to be confirmed. The rallies are scheduled to kick-...

The MG ZS compact SUV has received a mid-cycle refresh in the UK. The automaker rolled out cosmetic upgrades and feature additions on the 2021 MG ZS petrol SUV that brings a sharper look to the model with a plush new cabin. Interestingly, the ZS facelift was first showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo sporting the minor tweaks while the UK launch marks t...

The first race weekend of 2020 kicked-off with Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas beating teammate Lewis Hamilton to take the first pole of the season. The 2020 F1 season has begun with the Austria Grand Prix after a near-four month delay and behind closed doors. With no spectators and limited personnel at the paddock, F1 is all set to go racing again...

The Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) has announced that the 2020 Indian motorsport season will not be cancelled amidst the Coronavirus pandemic. The motorsport governing body issued a statement after a recent report quoted FMSCI President J Prithviraj saying that the domestic motorsport season could be called off this year due to t...

Weeks after announcing its two-wheeler exchange program for purchasing its electric scooters, Ather Energy has announced its partnership with CredR to facilitate the option. As a part of this association, CredR will offer instant price quotes for old petrol two-wheelers, which can be used to settle the upfront cost for a new Ather scooter. The elec...

BMW Motorrad India has commenced testing the 2020 BMW G 310 R and the G 310 GS motorcycles in India with comprehensive upgrades. The motorcycles were spotted testing in Europe earlier this year sporting cosmetic changes and feature additions, but the big change for India will be the revised powertrain upgraded to meet the BS6 emission norms. Global...

Hyundai Motor India has announced that the Venue will get its all-new Intelligent Manual Transmission or iMT gearbox later this month on the T-GDI version. This is the 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol version of the Venue gets the new transmission option that offers hasslefree gear shifts. The new iMT option is not your run-of-the-mill automatic thoug...

The 2020 Honda WR-V facelift has been launched in India with prices starting at Rs. 8.50 lakh, going up to Rs. 10.99 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom Delhi). The updated version of the crossover was initially slated for launch in April this year but the Coronavirus pandemic delayed the proceedings. Nevertheless, the BS6 compliant version of the WR-V i...

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has announced its total sales (domestic+export) for June 2020 with 210,879 units despatched. The company witnessed a year-on-year decline of 55 per cent, as compared to 476,364 units sold in June 2019. However, the manufacturer managed to see a sharp increase in month-on-month sales when compared to the 54,...

TVS Motor Company total sales (domestic+exports) stood at 198,387 units for June 2020. The manufacturer reported a decline of 33.22 per cent last month, as compared to 297,102 units that were sold during the same period in 2019. While year-on-year sales have been low, the company did witness a three-fold increase in despatches in June, as compared ...

Mahindra's total sales stood at 19,358 units in June 2020, as compared to 9,560 units sold in May this year, as the company recovers from the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.

MG Motor India sold 1,867 units of the Hector and 145 units of the ZS EV in June 2020. Both models performed substantially better compared to sales in May this year.

Italian automaker Lamborghini is known for its supercars that we know and love, but the raging bull badge will now adorn on a different high-performance offering, the kind that glides on water. Lamborghini recently teamed up with boat maker The Italian Sea Group and the collaboration has seen the company build the new 'Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63' ...

The Mercedes-AMG F1 team has unveiled its new livery for the W11 Formula 1 that now wears an all-black paint scheme for the 2020 season that starts in a week. While the team is famously known as the Silver Arrows, the colour switch is the team's way to take a stand against racism and discrimination and improve the diversity in the sport. The bold s...

Mumbai-based karting racer Aashi Hanspal has been selected by the FMSCI to represent India at the FIA on Track - Rising Stars Project. The 13-year-old will be competing against 19 others in the age group between 12-16 years in the shoot out at the Paul Ricard circuit in France. The 20 racers have been shortlisted from 70 entries and will be competi...

Automobili Lamborghini has announced that it will be unveiling an all-new luxury motor yacht on June 30, 2020. The 20 metre-long 'Tecnomar for Lamborghini' is a result of the new partnership between the iconic automaker and The Italian Sea Group, with the latter building the super luxurious boat. What makes the Tecnomar all the more special for aut...

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has announced an extension in the enrollment period for purchasing its extended warranty. Buyers can now purchase the extended warranty for up to three years within 550 days from the day of purchase of their motorcycle or scooter. Previously, Honda two-wheelers owners had to purchase the extended warranty w...

One of the biggest motorcycle events of the year, the EICMA Motorcycle Show has been cancelled for 2020. The 78th edition of the motorcycle show was scheduled between November 3-8, 2020, in the halls of Fiera Milano, in Milan; however, the annual motorcycle show has been postponed to 2021 due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Italy has been one of the w...

Leading tyre maker Apollo Tyres has announced the commissioning of its new manufacturing facility in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. The new plant will see an investment of about Rs. 3800 crore from the manufacturer in the first phase of the greenfield factory over the next year and a half, the company said in a regulatory filing. The upco...

American TV presenter and race car driver Jessi Combs has been named the fastest female land-speed record holder by Guinness World Records, posthumously. The automotive daredevil died last year while attempting to beat the land speed record on August 27, 2019, in the Alvord Desert, US. Her previous land speed record attempts from earlier that day w...

Sauber Motorsport, which operates the Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN entry in the Formula One world championship, has relaunched its new junior driver development programme that was established last year. The new Sauber Academy will be supporting four young drivers including German Formula 4 champion Theo Pourchaire, Sauber Karting Team graduate Dexter Pa...