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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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Need An Effective Scrappage Policy To Help Auto Industry: Daimler India CEO
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles MD and CEO, Satyakam Arya, says that GST cut will not be enough to help the auto industry recover from the current slowdown. Instead, Arya says that the government needs to come out with an effective scrappage policy to help the industry.
Daimler India Showcases Its First BS6 Vehicles For The Indian Market
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has made an investment of Rs. 500 for localising its existing EURO VI technology and make its vehicle compliant with the Bharat Stage VI (BS6) emission norms. Today the company gave us a preview of the BS6 BharatBenz 1217 tipper truck and the very popular Glider 12-metre coach.
Maharashtra Gets Its First Electric Bus For Inter-City Commute
The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has recently added the country's first inter-city air-conditioned electric bus to its fleet. Maharashtra is the first Indian state to get this service, and like some of its other bus services like Shivneri, Ashwamedh, and Shivshahi, the new 43-seater electric bus will be called Shivai.
Vitara Brezza, Tucson, Yaris Top The Discounts On Offer This Festive Season
To cash in on the festive mood, this September, carmakers have announced some of the best discounts on various models. Topping this chart are the Hyundai Tucson, Elantra, and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, which are available with benefits up to Rs. 2 lakh for the former two and a discount of Rs. 1.01 lakh on the once top-selling subcompact SUV. Toyota, at the same time, is offering discounts up to Rs. 1.45 lakh on the Yaris and benefits up to Rs. 1.7 lakh on the Corolla Altis.
Need Uniform GST Rate Of 18% For All Components: ACMA President
Speaking at the ongoing ACMA Convention, Ram Venkataramani - President, ACMA & Director, Amalgamations Component Group, today requested the GST council for standardised rate for all components.
2019 Toyota Yaris Launched With Updated Features And Dual Tone Colour Option
The updated Toyota Yaris now comes in two new variants J Optional and V Optional, and the latter gets a new dual tone black and red colour and new diamond cut alloy wheels. Toyota now also offers an option to choose between 3 or 7 airbags.
2019 Volkswagen Polo GT Facelift Spied Ahead Of Launch
Images of the soon-to-be-launched 2019 Volkswagen Polo GT facelift have recently surfaced online, ahead of the car's launch, which is slated for tomorrow, September 4.
Aston Martin DBX Spotted Testing
A prototype model of the upcoming Aston Martin DBX has been spotted testing, and this is one of clearest images of the production version of the British sports car maker's first SUV. The test mule is still heavily covered in camouflage, however, by the looks of it the car appears to be almost production-ready, and geared-up for its global debut, which is expected to happen by the end of this year.
Renault Triber: Variants Explained In Detail
The much-anticipated Renault Triber officially went on sale in India this week and the company has certainly managed to achieve very aggressive pricing for the car. Launched at Rs. 4.95 lakh to Rs. 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) the new Triber comes in four variants - RXE, RXL, RXT, and RXZ, and the car comes with a bunch of features right from the base trim.
Next-Gen Hyundai Creta (ix25) Interior Revealed In New Leaked Images
Images of the next-generation model of the Hyundai ix25, which is sold in India as the Hyundai Creta, have recently leaked online, and this time around we get a detailed look at the cabin of the upcoming SUV.
MV Agusta Tourismo Veloce 800: All You Need To Know
MV Agusta Tourismo Veloce 800 is the newest model to be launched in India by the Italian marque, and it's also the company first sports tourer. With this, MV Agusta finally has a complete line-up in the Indian market, which also includes the Brutale 800 and the F3 800 range.
MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800 Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 18.99 Lakh
The MV Agusta Turismo Veloce is powered by a 798 cc, in-line three-cylinder engine that is borrowed from the F3 and is tuned to churn out a maximum of 108 bhp at 10,150 rpm and develops a peak torque 80 Nm at 7,100 rpm.
Renault Triber vs Datsun GO+ vs Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10 Nios: Price Comparison
The Renault Triber has officially gone on sale in India today, priced very competitively at Rs. 4.95 lakh to Rs. 6.49 lakh. Here's where the car stands against its rivals in terms of pricing.
Revolt RV 400 Electric Motorcycle Launch Highlights; Price, Specifications, Features, Images
Revolt RV 400 and RV 300, India's first electric motorcycles have gone on sale in India today, and we have all the highlights from the launch event here. The new electric motorcycle has been developed by Gurugram-based Revolt Intellicorp, founded by Rahul Sharma, former co-founder of Micromax Informatics.
Renault Triber Launch Highlights: Price, Features, Specifications, Images
The Renault Triber is all set to be launched in India today and we'll be bringing you all the live updates from the launch event here. It's the first sub-4 metre 7-seater from Renault India, and will go up against the likes of the Datsun GO+.
Renault Triber: Interior Explained In Detail
Renault Triber, the upcoming 7-seater from the French carmaker is all set to go on sale in India tomorrow, on August 28. It's the second MPV model from the company after the Renault Lodgy, and the first sub-4 metre 7-seater model from Renault India, but instead of identifying it as an MPV, the French automaker is calling it a premium hatchback with a unique twist. It's based on the same CMF-A platform as the Renault Kwid, and it comes with several segment-first features as well, especially inside the cabin, and here we'll tell you all about them.
Mahindra TUV300 Plus Facelift Spotted Testing In India Again
The upcoming Mahindra TUV300 Plus facelift was recently spotted testing again in India, and this time we get a much clear look at the upcoming SUV. The facelifted Mahindra TUV300 Plus is still in the early stages of development, as indicated by the heavy use of camouflage, and the temporary headlamps.
Harley-Davidson LiveWire India Unveil Live Updates: Specifications, Features, Images
Harley-Davidson India is all set to unveil its first-ever electric motorcycle - the Harley-Davidson LiveWire today, and we'll be bringing you all the live updates here.
Hyundai Venue To Get The 1.5-Litre Diesel Engine From Kia Seltos
Hyundai Venue, the top-selling subcompact SUV from the South Korean carmaker is likely to get the 1.5-litre diesel engine that was recently introduced with the newly launched Kia Seltos. The new oil burner will replace the Venue's existing BS4 complainant 1.4-litre diesel engine, ahead of the Bharat Stage VI (BS6) emission norms kicking in.
Maruti Suzuki XL6: Key Features Explained In Detail
The Maruti Suzuki XL6 has finally gone on sale in India, and it's the first three-row model to be introduced by the Nexa brand. Priced between Rs. 9.79 lakh and Rs. 11.46 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) the new XL6 has been launched as a premium MPV and is based on the company's Ertiga MPV.
