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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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Next-Gen Hyundai Creta Spotted With Dual-Tip Exhaust
Images of the next-generation Hyundai Creta undergoing testing in India have surfaced online, and this time around the SUV is seed with a new twin exhaust system. Salted to make its India debut at the upcoming Auto Expo 2020, the upcoming new-gen Creta is based on the second-generation Hyundai iX25 and extensively borrows design cues from its global counterpart.
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New Vehicle Registration Increased By 2% In November 2019: FADA
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has released the monthly vehicle registration data for November 2019. Last month, the total number of vehicles registered in India was 21,05,508 units, a growth of 2 per cent, as compared to the 20,54,296 vehicles registered in November 2018.
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Honda Launches 10 Years/1,20,000 Km Anytime Warranty Pack In India
Honda Cars India has recently introduced a 10 Years/1,20,000 km warrant package, called the Anytime Warranty plan. This is the first time that the carmaker has introduced such a long-term warranty package in India, and as the name suggests, even existing Honda car owners can opt for this warranty plan.
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Piaggio Ape Electrik Electric 3-Wheeler Launch Date Announced
Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL) India has announced the launch of its first electric three-wheeler, the Piaggio Ape Electrik. Slated to be launched on December 18, 2019, the new electric three-wheeler will be the first electric commercial vehicle from the company in India, and the company says it will "revolutionise last-mile mobility in India".
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Tata Motors Global Wholesales Down By 15% In November 2019
Tata Motors Group has released its global wholesales numbers for the month of November 2019. The group's collective wholesales, including Jaguar Land Rover, stood at 89,671 units, registering a de-growth of 15 per cent, as compared to the 10,5495 vehicles sold by the company in November 2018.
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Tata Nexon EV Official Unveiling Date Announced
Tata Motors has postponed the unveiling of its first electric SUV, the Tata Nexon EV, to December 19, 2019. Initially, the fully electric Tata Nexon was slated to make its global debut in India on December 17.
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CEAT Launches Gripp XL And Zoom X3 Tubeless Tyres At India Bike Week 2019
CEAT Tyres has announced the launch of its new tubeless range of tyres - Gripp XL and Zoom X3 at the ongoing India Bike Week 2019.
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Renault Sells Over 18,500 Units Of The Triber MPV In 4 Months
The Renault Triber subcompact seven-seater has recently crossed the 18,500 sales mark in India. Since its launch in August 2019, the company has sold 18,511 units of the Triber in India, as of November 30, 2019. In fact, in three out of these last four months, the Triber surpassed the Renault Kwid as the company best-selling model in India.
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Renault's November Sales Up By 77% Led By Strong Demand For The Triber
Renault India has shared its domestic sales numbers for the month of November 2019, during which the company witnessed a 77 per cent growth. Last month, Renault India's total domestic sales stood at 10,882 units, as against the 6134 vehicles sold in November 2018.
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Ford Brings Back 'Midnight Surprise' Sales Campaign; Offers Gifts Worth Rs. 5 Crore
Ford India has announced the return of its mega sales campaign, "Midnight Surprise", which will run from December 6 to December 8, 2019. Similar to last year, during these three days Ford dealerships across the country will remain open from 9 am to 12 am, midnight, making it more convenient for customers to visit the showroom after work hours and on weekdays.
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Maruti Suzuki India To Increase Car Prices From January 2020
Maruti Suzuki India, the country's largest car manufacturer, will be increasing car prices from January 1, 2020. In the company's BSE filing, Maruti Suzuki has said that the increase in various input costs has adversely affected the cost of its vehicle.
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MG ZS EV vs Hyundai Kona Electric: Features And Specifications Comparison
MG Motor India today officially unveiled its fully-electric B-segment SUV, the MG ZS EV. Expected to be launched in January 2020, the ZS EV is the second model to be launched by the Chinese-owned British brand, and the first electric car from Morris Garages in India.
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MG ZS EV Electric SUV India Debut Highlights; Features, Specifications, Images
MG ZS EV, the newest electric SUV for the Indian market is all set to be unveiled today, and we'll be bringing you all the live updates here. The new electric SUV will be rivalling the likes of the Hyundai Kona Electric, and today MG Motor India is set to reveal all the details about it's second car for the Indian market.
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2019 Jaguar XE: All You Need To Know
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) today launched the 2020 Jaguar XE facelift in India with prices starting at Rs. 44.98 lakh (ex-showroom India). The car is offered in two variants - S and SE, and here's everything you need to know about the 2020 Jaguar XE.
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Piaggio Receives BS6 Certification From ARAI For Its Diesel 3-Wheeler Range
Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL) has announced becoming India's first three-wheeler manufacturer to receive the BS6 compliance certification from ARAI, for its diesel-powered range of 3 Wheelers. Currently, the company three-wheeler range is available for both goods and passenger carrier segments and are powered by the same 435.6 cc single-cylinder, naturally aspirated, air-cooled engine.
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Tata Altroz Engine Details And Specifications Revealed
Come 2020, Tata Motors is gearing up to launch a host of new and updated models and one of its long-anticipated launches has been the all-new Tata Altroz. Expected to be the company's first model to go on sale in India in 2020, we have already shared several details about the car with you.
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Skoda Octavia RS 245 Teased; To Be Showcased At The Auto Expo
Skoda India has come out with a new teaser announcing the imminent arrival of the Octavia RS 245. Unlike the previously launched Skoda Octavia RS which came with a de-tuned engine, the upcoming car is the Euro-spec model which will be brought to India as an SBU (Semi Built Units) and will be limited to 200 units.
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SEAT's New Technology Helps Cars Communicate With Traffic Lights
Spanish carmaker SEAT is working on developing a new technology that will enable cars to connect with traffic signals and traffic control centres, which will allow drivers to better anticipate traffic status. For this project the carmaker has collaborated with the Spanish Traffic Authority, the Barcelona City Council and ETRA.
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Maruti Suzuki Sold Over 20 Million Cars In India In Last 37 Years
Maruti Suzuki, the country's largest car manufacturer, has announced crossing the 20 million sales milestone in India. With this, the Indo-Japanese carmaker has become the first and the only Indian car manufacturer to have achieved this landmark number yet. While it took the company a good 29 years to cross first 10 million sales milestone, the next 10 million cars were sold in a record time of just 8 years, crossing the 20 million mark in less than 37 years.
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Mahindra Responds To US Judge's 'Jeep Trade Dress' Violation Ruling Against Roxor
Early this week, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) concluded that the Mahindra Roxor off-road SUV, sold in the United States, infringes on the trade dress of Jeep vehicles, particularly the Jeep CJ. The judge has also recommended to the United States' International Trade Commission (ITC) a cease-and-desist order to prevent Mahindra from selling Roxors in the United States.
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