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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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Fully-Electric Audi e-Tron SUV Tops Norway's October Car Sales
The fully-electric Audi e-Tron SUV has become the top-selling vehicle in Norway, for the month of October 2019. According to the registration data shared by the Norwegian Road Federation, the Ingolstadt-based carmaker delivered 879 units of the Audi e-Tron electric SUV in Norway last month.
Mahindra Has Retailed Almost 2000 Electric Vehicles In October 2019
Mahindra Electric, the EV arm of the utility vehicle manufacturer, Mahindra and Mahindra has retailed almost 2000 electric vehicles in India, in October 2019. According to a social media post by Pawan Goenka, MD & CEO, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd., the 2000 units are the cumulative sales between e-Verito, e-Alfa Mini, and Treo.
Car Sales October 2019: Tata Motors' Sales Drop 34% Despite A Positive Festive Month
Tata Motors has released the sales numbers for October 2019, during which the company's total sales stood at 41,354 units, including both domestic and export markets, registering a decline of 33.5 per cent. In comparison, the company's cumulative sales for October 2018 stood at 62,264 vehicles.
Car Sales October 2019: Toyota India Reports 5% Drop In Total Sales
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has officially released the sales numbers for the month of October, during which the company total wholesales stood at 12610, registering a 5 per cent decline, as compared to the 13245 vehicles sold during the same month last year.
Car Sales October 2019: Maruti Suzuki Grows 4.5% Backed By Festive Sales
Maruti Suzuki India has released the sales numbers for the month of October and after several months of de-growth, the company has finally reported a decent 4.5 per cent rise in volumes. Last month Maruti Suzuki India's total sales stood at 153,435 units, as compared to the 146,766 units sold during the same month last year.
Car Sales October 2019: Over 3500 Units Of The MG Hector Sold Last Month
MG Motor India today announced selling over 3500 units of the MG Hector SUV in India during the month of October 2019. Last month, which ended with October 31, the company retailed a total of 3536 units of the popular mid-size connected SUV.
Tata H7X (Buzzard) Cabin Uncovered In New Spy Photos
A prototype model of Tata Motors' HX7 based SUV, the 7-seater version of the Harrier, was recently spotted testing in India, and this time around we even get a small sneak-peek at the SUVs cabin as well. While the carmaker has already revealed the SUV at the Geneva Motor Show, with the nameplate of Tata Buzzard that name is reserved for the global market, and the India-spec model is likely to get a different name.
2020 Skoda Octavia RS Image Leaked Ahead Of Official Debut
An image of the 2020 Skoda Octavia RS has leaked online on one of the international forums dedicated to the Czech carmaker. The new image gives us a clear view of the car and appears to be a studio photo of the upcoming new-gen Octavia RS, which also indicates that the car will be revealed alongside the regular new-gen Octavia in November.
2020 Land Rover Defender Spotted Testing In India
After making its global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the new-generation Land Rover Defender SUV has now reached our shores. Recently, a pre-production model of the off-road SUV was spotted testing in India, and like the global test mules, this one too was heavily camouflaged.
Race-Ready Lamborghini Urus ST-X Unveiled; Will Make Racing Debut In 2020
Lamborghini has finally revealed the final race-ready version of the Urus ST-X concept that was showcased last year. Set to make its racing debut next year, the Italian marque says that the new Lamborghini Urus ST-X will be the first Super SUV in the world of racing.
Tata Motors Posts Smaller Q2 Loss Of Rs. 217 Crore Due To Boost In JLR Sales In China
Tata Motors has officially come out with its financial results for the second quarter of Financial Year 2019-20. The home-grown automaker has reported a loss of Rs. 216.56 crore, beating the street's expectation by a huge margin, which predicted a loss of Rs. 1200 to Rs. 1500 crore.
2020 Volkswagen Golf Breaks Cover With 5 Hybrid Powertrain Options
The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf has officially been unveiled and with the new-gen model, VW has started a hybrid offensive. The new VW Golf comes in five hybrid drive versions, out of which three will be mild-hybrid versions, while the other two will be plug-in hybrid models.
Exclusive: Skoda Kodiaq RS To Be Launched In India In 2020
Between 2020 and 2021, the Volkswagen Group will be launching up to 10 new SUVs, across its group brands in India, and we finally have the confirmation that the Skoda Kodiaq RS will be one among them.
Diwali Discounts 2019: Best Offers On Two-Wheelers This Festive Season
It's Diwali week, and the festive mood is stronger than ever with the discounts and offers currently offered on motorcycles and scooters in India. 2019 saw some of the most interesting and value for money launches in the two-wheeler space, making this festive season the right time buy a new vehicle.
Maruti Suzuki Positive About October 2019 Sales
The festive season in India has always offered a substantial boost to car sales in the country. Especially, with the massive slowdown witnessed in the last few months, carmakers are hoping for things to turn around, and Maruti Suzuki is certainly one among them.
Hyundai Santro Anniversary Edition Launched; Prices Start At Rs. 5.16 Lakh
Hyundai India has announced the launch of the Santro Anniversary Edition model in India, priced at Rs. 5.16 lakh to Rs. 5.74 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new special edition model celebrates the first anniversary of the new-gen Santro's arrival, which was also launched on October 23, last year.
Bajaj Auto Ends Q2 FY2020 With A Profit Of Rs. 1402 Crore
Pune-based Bajaj Auto today release its financial statement for the second quarter of Financial Year 2019-20, which ended with September 30, 2019. The popular two-wheeler manufacturer ended the second quarter with an unaudited profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 1402.42 crore, registering a growth of almost 18 per cent, as against the Rs. 1,152.48 crore profit achieved during the same period last financial year.
2019 Tokyo Motor Show: Next-Gen Honda Jazz (Fit) Unveiled
Honda Motor Company has finally pulled the wraps off the next-generation 2020 Jazz (known as the Fit in some markets) at the Tokyo Motor Show. Globally, the new fourth-generation Honda Jazz/Fit model will be offered in five trim options and a new hybrid system.
Next-Gen Hyundai i20 Spotted Testing In India; To Come With Rear Disc Brakes
The next-generation Hyundai i20 premium hatchback was recently spotted testing in India. Expected to be launched at the upcoming Auto Expo 2020, this is the third-generation avatar of the i20, and interestingly, as hinted by the spy photos, the car will come with rear disc brakes as well.
India's Two-Wheeler Exports Grew 4% In First Half Of FY2019-20
Amidst slowdown in domestic sales, India's two-wheeler exports have recently witnessed 4 per cent growth in the first half (H1) of the financial year 2019-20 (FY 2019-20). According to the data shared by the Society of India Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the total two-wheeler exports, including motorcycles, scooters and mopeds, reached 17,93,957 units in the H1 of the current fiscal year, as against the 17,23,280 units exported during the same period in the financial year 2018-19.
