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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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Car Sales Fell By 48% Between January-May 2020; Industry Saw 84% Decline In May: Report
The Indian passenger car industry and registered a 48 per cent decline in Year-To-Date (YTD) vehicle sales, in the 2020 calendar year, as per the recent data shared by automotive insights and analytics provider, JATO Dynamics India.
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Auto Sales May 2020: Ashok Leyland Registers 89% Decline In Sales
Ashok Leyland, the home-grown commercial vehicle manufacturer has released the sales numbers for the month of May 2020, registering a decline of 89 per cent in total sales. Last month, the company's cumulative sales, including domestic and export numbers, stood at 1,420 units, as compared to the 13,172 vehicles sold in May 2019.
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Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Resumes Production At Pune Plant
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has announced resuming production operations at its Chakan plant, in Pune. The company has resumed single-shift operations at the manufacturing facility, adhering to the applicable government regulations and directions of local authorities, and it has also rolled out 'Start Safe' hygiene and safety guidelines, with more than 60 standard operating procedure (SoP) that will be applicable across the company's operation.
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Volkswagen T-Roc Compact SUV Starts Reaching Dealerships
A set of leaked images confirm that the Volkswagen T-Roc, the newest addition to VW's Indian line-up, has started reaching dealerships. Earlier in April during an online chat, Steffen Knapp, Director, Volkswagen Passenger Cars India, told carandbike that the company will begin despatches of its newly launched vehicles from May 2020.
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2020 Toyota Fortuner Facelift To Be Unveiled This Week In Thailand
According to a teaser image that has leaked online, the 2020 Toyota Fortuner facelifted will make its global debut this week, on June 4, in Thailand. The updated Fortuner SUV will be unveiled alongside the new Toyota Hilux Revo pick-up truck, and SUV will come with extensive cosmetic changes, along with a host of new and updated features.
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Next-Gen Mahindra Scorpio Spotted Testing
The next-generation Mahindra Scorpio was recently spotted in India, and this time around we get an up-close look at the upcoming SUV. Expected to be launched in the first half of 2021, the new-gen Scorpio looks bigger and is likely to be more premium.
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Volkswagen Tiguan AllSpace R-Line Spotted Testing In India
Images of a test mule of the upcoming Volkswagen Tiguan AllSpace have surfaced online, and the model caught testing in the top-spec R-Line variant. We were the first ones to tell you that the new long wheelbase, 7-seater Tiguan AllSpace is slated to be launched next year and it will replace the existing 5-seater SUV currently sold in India.
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All-Electric Strom R3 To Make Its US Debut At CES 2020; India Launch Next Year
Strom Motors will be seen at the Consumer Electronics Show 2020 as part of Motwani Jadeja Foundation's pavilion, which will have 5 other start-ups from India. Strom Motors will showcase its 3-wheeled electric car at the tech show.
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2020 Royal Enfield Classic 350 BS6 Spotted; Gets Alloy Wheels And New Decals
The upcoming 2020 Royal Enfield Classic 350 has been spotted in India for the first time. Slated to be launched in early 2020, the updated model will comply with the new Bharat Stage VI (BS6) emission standards, and for the first time will come sporting new alloy wheels.
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7-Seater MG Hector Cabin Uncovered In New Spy Photos
Images of the three-row MG Hector has surfaced online, and this time around we get a glimpse of the cabin. The model seen here comes with captain seats in the second row, which means the SUV will be offered in both 6- and 7-seater model.
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Australia-Spec Kia Seltos Gets 5 Stars In ANCAP Crash Test
The very popular Kia Seltos has recently scored a 5-star safety rating in the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) crash test. The model tested by the ANCAP was the Australia-spec model and was introduced in Australia and New Zealand in October 2019.
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Big Auto News Headlines Of 2019
2019 was truly an important and eventful one for the auto sector, be it the country's largest automaker deciding to phase out diesel engines, or the return of India's most popular scooter as an electric vehicle, we saw some major changes. So, as we near 2020, we look back and list down 9 biggest breaking news from the auto sector this year.
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Michelin And ARAI Sign MoU For Knowledge Sharing And Joint Automobile Technology Projects
Michelin has announced signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) to develop a new strategic partnership in India.
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MG ZS EV Bookings Open In 5 Cities For A Token Of Rs. 50,000
MG Motor India today announced opening pre-booking for its much-awaited electric SUV, MG ZS EV across 5 cities - Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. Interested customers can place an order for the fully electric ZS EV for a token of Rs. 50,000 at the MG showrooms in the aforementioned cities, or book it online by visiting the company official website.
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New Kia Carnival Teaser Featuring Actor Jim Sarbh Is Out; Launch In 2020
Kia Motors India has released the first teaser for its upcoming premium MPV, the Kia Carnival. The new teaser video features critically acclaimed actor Jim Sarbh of the Padmaavt and Sanju fame as well.
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Anand Mahindra To Step Down As Group Chairman In April; Pawan Goenka To Retire In 2021
Mahindra and Mahindra today announced the succession plans for its top management, which will see several of the company's key leaders retire over the next fifteen months. This includes the company's Group Chairman, Anand Mahindra, and CEO and Managing Director, Pawan Goenka, who are set to retire in April 2020 and April 2021, respectively.
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Australia-Spec Hyundai Venue Scores 4 Stars In ANCAP Crash Test
The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) has released its recent crash test results, in which the Hyundai Venue has scored a 4-star safety rating. The Australia-spec Venue got 91 per cent in adult occupant protection, 81 per cent child occupant protection, 62 per cent in pedestrian protection, and 62 per cent in safety assist.
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Tata Nexon EV Unveiled In India; Launch In Early 2020
The Tata Nexon EV is the first fully electric SUV from the home-grown carmaker, and it's also the first vehicle to come with the new Ziptron electric vehicle powertrain technology.
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2020 Volkswagen Passat Facelift Spotted Testing In India
The 2020 Volkswagen Passat facelift was recently spotted undergoing testing in India, sans camouflage. First showcased at the Detroit Auto Show early this year in January, the new 2020 Passat has been caught testing in India for the first time.
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Piaggio Ape Electrik Electric 3-Wheeler Launched In India, Priced At Rs. 1.97 Lakh
Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL) has launched its first electric three-wheeler, the Ape Electrik, in India today. Launched at an introductory price of 1.97 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the new range of electric Ape three-wheelers will be offered across various categories, for both passenger and goods segment.
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