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Seshan Vijayraghvan is among those who chose to be an automotive journalist just for the pleasure of getting their hands on all the awesome 4-wheeled and 2-wheeled machines that comes their way. A writer by day and a reader by night, this South-Indian Mumbaikar's love for cars and bikes is as strong as his beloved filter coffee. His current desire is to procure a mint-condition Premier Padmini and Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.
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2020 Honda WR-V Facelift: Price Expectation In India
The 2020 Honda WR-V facelift will be launched in India on July 2. Initially expected to go on sale in India in April, Honda had already begun accepting bookings for the new WR-V facelift. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic and the resultant lockdown, the company had to postpone the launch to July.
Car Sales June 2020: Hyundai India Registers 53 Per Cent M-o-M Growth Compared To May
Hyundai India has released the monthly sales numbers for June 2020, and the company's total volume for the month stands at 26,820 units. As compared to the 12,583 sold in May 2020, the company has more than doubled its sales last month.
Fuel Rates Stabilise; Petrol, Diesel Prices Remain Unchanged On 2nd Consecutive Day
Fuel prices in India today remain unchanged for the second consecutive day. While daily price revision saw a halt on June 28, on June 29, petrol prices in Delhi again went up by a marginal 5 paise per litre, while diesel continued to remain costlier with a hike of 13 paise per litre. However, on Tuesday, June 30, daily revision of fuel rates again stopped and continues to remain so even today.
Car Sales June 2020: Maruti Suzuki Sells 57,428 Units; More Than Triples Sales Compared To May
Maruti Suzuki India has released its monthly sales number for June 2020, and last month the company's total sales stood at 57,428 units. As compared to the 18,539 units sold in May 2020, Maruti Suzuki saw a Month-on-Month (M-o-M) growth of over 200 per cent.
Coronavirus Lockdown: Mumbai Police Seizes Over 16000 Vehicles For Violating Road Travel Guidelines
With the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the city, the Mumbai police recently issued new lockdown guidelines that prohibit residents from travelling outside a 2 km radius from their homes. Now, the Mumbai Police has announced via its Twitter handle that on the first day of the new lockdown regime, June 29, the department seized 16,291 vehicles for violating the rules of phase-wise unlocking.
Ulka Gear Launches Riding Jackets That Can Be Converted Into Backpacks
Delhi-based riding gear company, Ulka Gear, today announced launching its new range of convertible riding jackets in India. These special jackets can be converted into backpacks which can then be used to carry helmet, gloves, and goggles with ease when not riding. The company says that this product has been "designed keeping in mind the ease of mobility which is the need for every motorcycle enthusiast."
2020 Honda WR-V Facelift: What To Expect
The 2020 Honda WR-V facelift was one of the much-awaited cars from the company, however, the launch had to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Initially slated to be launched sometime in April, the lockdown had forced Honda to rejig its product launches and now the WR-V will officially go on sale in India later this week, on July 2, 2020.
2021 Bentley Bentayga Facelift To Make Its Global Debut On June 30
The 2021 Bentley Bentayga facelift is all set to make its global debut this week, on June 30, 2020. The facelifted version of the luxury SUV will be unveiled at the carmaker's headquarters, in Crewe, United Kingdom.
Customer Accidentally Orders 27 Tesla Model 3 Electric Sedans Worth 1.4 Million Euros
In what could be one of the most bizarre incidents, recently, a man accidentally placed an order for 27 Tesla Model 3 sedans online, in Germany, due to a technical glitch on the company's website.
Renault HBC Spotted Testing With Updated Headlamps, New Grille
Images of a partially camouflaged test mule of Renault's upcoming subcompact SUV, codenamed HBC, have surfaced online. The images finally reveal the face of the car which comes sporting production-spec headlamps, grille and front bumper, indicating that the new sub-4-metre SUV is nearing production stage.
Upcoming Car Launches In July 2020
Given the situation, a lot of carmakers are opting for digital launches, and we have already seen a bunch of them in June. Having said that, there is still a lot to come, and July is expected to be a busy month. So, here's the list of new cars that will be launched In India in July 2020.
Hyundai Venue Subcompact SUV Sales Cross 1 Lakh Units Mark In Just One Year
In May 2020, the Hyundai Venue completed one year in the Indian market, and so far, the company has sold over one lakh units of the subcompact SUV. Out of the Venue's total sales, over 97,400 units were sold in India, while more than 7,400 units have been exported to other markets.
Coronavirus Impact: Ashok Leyland Reports A Loss of Rs. 57 Crore In Q4, FY2020
Home-grown commercial vehicle manufacturer, Ashok Leyland, has reported a loss of Rs. 57 crore in the last quarter of Financial Year 2019-20. In comparison, the company posted a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 653 crore during the same period last fiscal year.
New-Gen Mahindra XUV500 Cabin Revealed In New Spy Photos
A test mule of the next-gen Mahindra XUV500 has been spotted in India again, but this time around we also get to see the cabin of the upcoming midsize SUV. Of course, like the exterior, the cabin too is heavily camouflaged, however, the SUV does come with a new multi-functional steering wheel, which in this case, is a flat-bottom unit.
2021 Jeep Compass Facelift Spotted Testing In India
The 2021 Jeep Compass facelift recently made its debut in the US, and the fact that the SUV is now undergoing testing in India tells us that company is now gearing up for its India launch.
MG Hector Plus Starts Reaching Dealerships Ahead Of Launch
A new set of spy photos confirm that the soon-to-be-launched MG Hector Plus has now started reaching dealership stockyards, indicating that the company has commenced despatches of the SUV.
Coronavirus: Ola Introduces New Safety Protocols And Fumigation Centres For Auto-Rickshaws
Addressing the apprehension among customers who are sceptical about riding in auto-rickshaws amidst the coronavirus pandemic, mobility service provider, Ola has rolled its RideSafeIndia initiative. As part of this initiative, all Ola autos will now be fitted with a protective partition screen between the driver and passenger section, offering an additional layer of protection, boosting social distancing.
Next-Gen Hyundai i20 Spotted Testing In India, Ahead Of Launch
Spy images of the upcoming new generation Hyundai i20 have recently surfaced online. The car has been undergoing testing in India for a while now, and although the global-spec model has already made its debut, we are currently waiting for the car to be launched in India.
Kia Seltos EV To Be Introduced In China Later This Year
According to a leaked internal product document, Kia Motors will be introducing the all-electric Kia Seltos EV in China, later this year. Talks about the electric version of the Seltos, which is known as the Kia KX3 in the Chinese market, have been going on since the SUV's launch in 2019.
Hyundai Trademarks Alcazar Name For New SUV In India
A recently leaked document suggests that Hyundai Motor Company has trademarked the name Alcazar in India. The document reveals that the name has been trademarked for a new Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) and given the fact that the only new Hyundai SUV currently expected to make its debut is the 7-seated version of the Creta, Alcazar could be its official name.
