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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Honda Cars India has commenced series production of the soon-to-be-launched new-gen Honda City at its Greater Noida plant, in Uttar-Pradesh. While the car was supposed to be launched in April 2020, the coronavirus pandemic and the resultant lockdown forced the company to suspend operations and postpone the launch.
Fuel prices in India have gone up for the 17th consecutive day today, with petrol prices going up by 20 paise per litre while diesel rates have increased by approximately 55 paise per litre. Currently, in Delhi, petrol is priced at Rs. 79.76 per litre, while diesel rates stand at Rs 79.40 per litre.
Renault India's upcoming subcompact SUV, codenamed HBC, was recently spotted testing in India again. This time around, the prototype model was seen wearing temporary Maharashtra number plates and appears to be undergoing testing on the old Mumbai-Pune highway.
The next-generation Kia Carnival has been spotted in South Korea again, and this time around, we get a detailed look at the full-size MPV's new cabin. We have already got a glimpse of the interior of the car in some previous spy photos, and recently Kia also released the first official teaser for the new Carnival.
