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.
Vehicle registration for the month of May saw a massive drop of 88.87 per cent in India. According to the report shared by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), total vehicles registered in May 2020 amounted to 2,02,697 units, as against the 18,21,650 vehicles retailed during the same month last year.
The new-gen BMW X6 is all set to be launched in India today and we'll be bringing you all the live updates here. The price announcement is expected to happen around 12 pm today, and until then we will keep updating you with all the details about the third-generation BMW X6 coupe-SUV.
The third-generation BMW X6 coupe-SUV is all set to be launched in India on June 11. The new-gen model made its global debut in July last year, and BMW India has been accepting pre-bookings for the car since January 2020. We already know a fair bit about the SUV, and the only key detail that is unknown right now is the price tag, and here is what we expect with regards to that.
Piaggio India has announced launching two new eCommerce platforms to sell the Vespa and Aprilia branded scooters online. The new online sales platforms will not just offer buyers the option to select and book their desired scooter, but also allow them to complete the buying process digitally and get the vehicle delivered at their doorstep.
A spy photo of the upcoming BMW M4 sedan has leaked online, ahead of its official debut, which is expected to happen later in September this year. It was just earlier this month, on June 2, that the Bavarian carmaker pulled the wraps off the new generation BMW 4 Series, and now we finally know what the performance-spec version will look like as well.
Honda Cars India has announced introducing a range of easy car finance scheme for its customers. The company says that it has been working closely with various financial institutions to offer some lucrative plans to increase affordability and support car purchase. In fact, the Japanese carmaker has partnered with Kotak Mahindra Bank for a customer-friendly programme, targeted at those who plan to buy the previous generation Honda City.
A spy photo of the soon-to-be-launched new generation BMW X6 coupe-SUV has surfaced online, ahead of its official launch. Slated to be launched in India tomorrow, on June 11, the upcoming model is the third generation X6 and it is expected to be offered in two trim options - xLine and M Sport.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways extends the validity of motor vehicle documents like fitness, permit (all types), driving license, registration or any other concerned document, till 30th September, 2020.
Images of the upcoming Toyota Land Cruiser facelift have surfaced online, ahead of its official launch later this year. A fleet of updated Land Cruiser SUVs were spotted at a port in Japan, along with the few existing models, possibly being shipped to some export markets. In fact, the upcoming Toyota Land Cruiser facelift is said to be the last of the current generation model and is expected to come with the Final Edition tag.
Yamaha Motor India has announced the launch of a special service camp across the country to support the COVID-19 warriors like doctors, healthcare workers, police and more. Called the "Corona Warriors' Camp" Yamaha will run the special service camp at select dealerships across India offering exclusive and attractive discounts and priority service to the frontline staff who have been serving the society during this coronavirus pandemic.
Maruti Suzuki India has announced partnering with Mahindra Finance to offer easy finance options to its customers. The company says that the aim here is to ease the pressure of finance availability on car buyers, who might be looking at personal mobility options, to boost social distancing, as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The newly unveiled Toyota Yaris Cross compact SUV was recently spotted on the road for the first time, in Japan. The newest member of the Yaris family, and the first SUV to don the nameplate, the Yaris Cross is slated for a global launch later this year and it is based on the TNGA platform (GA-B). Globally, the SUV will be offered in both petrol and petrol hybrid options and it will be positioned between the Toyota Raize and the Toyota C-HR.
Hero MotoCorp, the country's largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has announced the launch of its new digital service - eShop, an integrated online retail platform to sell two-wheelers in India. The new digital store will allow customers to purchase their preferred Hero motorcycle or scooter directly from the company website, offering an end-to-end solution, right from online booking to home delivery.
The production version of the Skoda Vision IN concept, which was showcased at the Auto Expo 2020 earlier this year, is all set to be launched in India sometime in 2021. Now, patent images of the upcoming SUV have surfaced online, giving us a close look at what Skoda's all-new compact SUV will look like.
TVS Motor Company has silently increased the price of yet another BS6 model in its line-up, and this time around it is the TVS Jupiter 110 cc scooter. Both the Jupiter and the Jupiter ZX variants have received a marginal bump of Rs. 613, and now retail at Rs. 62,062 and Rs. 64,062, respectively, while the top-end trim, TVS Jupiter Classic, has become dearer by Rs. 651 and it is now sold at Rs. 68,562 (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi).
India's first all-electric ride-hailing platform, Blusmart has announced completing 1.75 lakh zero-emission trips in Delhi-NCR. The on-demand electric taxi service has already completed 4.75 million clean pollution-free kilometres and claims to have helped lowers CO2 (carbon dioxide) emission by 1 tonne per day.
Electrified vehicles are the future and there is no denying that. Almost every global automaker is working on building their electric fleet, and in India too we have carmakers like Mahindra and Tata Motors who already have strong models in this segment. So, on this World Environment Day, we list out some of the highly anticipated electric cars that are slated to be launched in India by the end of 2021.
TVS Motor Company has silently increased the price of its 110 cc commuter motorcycle - TVS Sport. It was just in April 2020 that the Chennai-based two-wheeler manufacturer launched the BS6 compliant version of TVS Sport in India, in under two months, the company has hiked the prices of both the kick-start and self-start variant of the bike by Rs. 750.
It has been a few months since Hyundai launched its online retail platform, 'Click To Buy' in India. The company has integrated over 600 dealerships from across the country on this online platform, and in the last two months alone, Hyundai has bagged over 15,000 registrations through the website.
Bajaj Auto has announced joining hands with HDFC Bank to offer special finance option to its two-wheeler customers. Customers buying a Bajaj Auto vehicle can now avail loans from HDFC Bank via its hassle-free end-to-end digital processes and services. This will certainly be beneficial for those who are sceptical about physically visiting a bank to complete the loan procedure during the coronavirus pandemic.
