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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New-Gen Honda City Production Begins In India; Launch In July
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.
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Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked On The 17th Consecutive Day
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.
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Upcoming Renault Subcompact SUV, Codenamed HBC, Spotted Testing Again
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.
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Next-Gen Kia Carnival Cabin Fully Uncovered In New Spy Photos
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.
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Mahindra Launches New Sarpanch Plus Tractor Range In Maharashtra
Mahindra's Farm Equipment Sector today announced the launch of its new Sarpanch Plus range of tractors in Maharashtra.
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Renault Captur Removed From The Company's India Website
The Renault Captur, the French carmaker's flagship product in India, has been removed from the company's website. The Captur was the only Renault model that had not made the shift to the new, stringent BS6 emission regulations, and it being removed from the carmaker's website could mean that the car has either been discontinued.
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Global Car Care Brand Turtle Wax Forays Into The Indian Market
Chicago-based global car care brand, Turtle Wax, has announced its entry into the Indian market with a complete range of appearance products for both four-wheelers and two-wheelers. The company has launched its entire range of solutions, sprays, wax and polishes for cleaning and maintenance of all types of vehicle surfaces, including paintwork, wheels, tyres, upholstery, and plastic parts, among others.
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Triumph Tiger 900 India Launch Highlights: Price, Features, Specifications, Images
The new 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 has be launched in India today we have all the highlights from the launch here.
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