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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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Piaggio Porter 700 LCV Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 3.31 Lakh
Piaggio Vehicles India today added a new light commercial vehicle (LCV) to its line-up in India - the Porter 700. Priced at Rs. 3.31 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) the company's newest addition to the last mile transportation category, the Porter 700, as the name suggests comes with a payload of 700 kg.
New Hyundai Kona Subcompact SUV Unveiled: Will It Come To India?
The new Hyundai Kona SUV has finally made an official appearance and it looks ready for production. Chances of the car making to India are quite slim but if it does, the Hyundai Kona will be priced in the territory of the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Ford EcoSport.
New-Gen Audi A8 To Debut In The Spider-Man Homecoming Movie
The new Audi A8 L will be making a guest appearance in the soon-to-be-released Spider-Man Homecoming movie. The official launch, however, will happen during the Audi Summit, in Barcelona, Spain on the 11th of June 2017.
2017 Hyundai i20 Facelift Spotted Testing In India
The 2017 Hyundai i20 facelift was recently spotted testing in India and we expect to car to be launched in the country by the end of this year. The upcoming 2017 Hyundai i20 will be a proper mid-life facelift with considerable cosmetic changes and feature upgrades. Mechanically, the car will remain unchanged.
Maruti Suzuki Overtakes Mahindra As Largest UV Maker In India
Maruti Suzuki has now also surpassed, Mahindra and Mahindra as India's largest Utility Vehicle manufacturer for the second consecutive month in a row.
New-Gen Renault Duster To Be Unveiled In June; Public Debut At Frankfurt
The new-gen Renault Duster is likely to be unveiled on the 22nd of June 2017. The car is about to break cover ahead of its official debut, which is slated for the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2017.
Verna-Based Hyundai Reina Unveiled At The 2017 Chongqing Motor Show
Hyundai has unveiled an all-new sedan - the Hyundai Reina, at the 2017 Chongqing Motor Show. The Reina sedan is built on the fourth-generation Hyundai Verna that is currently on sale in the India market. The Reina sedan is built for China and it will not come to India.
Renault Captur Scores 4 Stars In Latin NCAP Crash Test
Brazil-built Renault Captur crossover vehicle has recently scored 4 stars in the Latin NCAP crash test. It is not the new Renault Kaptur that is slated to be launched in India this year, but its small cousin that is already on sale in the global markets.
BMW X2 Spotted Up Close; Retains Concept's Styling
Recently a couple of spy images of the BMW X2 have surfaced online giving us a closer look at the upcoming SUV. Despite the camouflage, certain design elements, especially the front end shows similarities to the concept.
Hyundai Kona Subcompact SUV Teased Again
Hyundai has released a couple of detailed teaser images of the upcoming Kona subcompact SUV. The Kona is a very important product for the South Korean carmaker and it is likely that the subcompact SUV might come to India.
Eicher Polaris Multix Launched In Haryana At Rs. 3.49 Lakh
Eicher Polaris today launched the Multix Personal Utility Vehicle in Haryana. The Multix is a purpose-built vehicle that has been designed for independent businessmen and offers multiple applications for both personal and business usage.
Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Remains Segment Bestseller Even After The Move To Nexa
Despite its shift to the Nexa channel, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz has been doing quite well in the market. This is considering the fact that there are far less Nexa showrooms in India compared to Maruti Suzuki outlets. In April, the first month after its move to Nexa, Maruti Suzuki Ciaz registered a sale of 7,024 units, a personal best for the Ciaz in the last six months.
NASA Unveils Futuristic Mars Rover Concept Vehicle
NASA has unveiled a futuristic Mars Rover Concept Vehicle for its "Summer of Mars" promotion campaign. The Mars Rover Concept Vehicle has been designed by the Parker Brothers Concepts and uses an electric motor which is powered by solar panels and a 700-volt battery.
Lamborghini Huracan Has Crossed The 8000 Units Production Milestone
The Lamborghini Huracan recently crossed the 8000 production milestone, becoming one of the fastest selling Lamborghini models. The 8,000th Lamborghini Huracan model is a Grigio Lynx grey Huracan Spyder, which will go to a customer in the United Kingdom.
New 2018 Volkswagen Polo Officially Teased Ahead Of Frankfurt Debut
A new teaser image of the 2018 Volkswagen Polo has been released ahead of its official unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show, in September. The 2018 VW Polo is built on the company's popular MQB platform and will come with major design and cosmetic changes.
Volkswagen Tiguan SUV: Key Features, Images, Specs And Other Details
The India-spec Volkswagen Tiguan is very similar to the global-spec model except for a few feature offerings. While we have talked at length about its variants, exterior styling, and cabin offerings - here are the key features offered in the India-made 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Mercedes-Benz Plans To Shift To BS-VI By 2018; Hybrids Will Come Later
Mercedes-Benz India aims to achieve BS-VI compliance first before moving over to plug-in hybrids. As of now, the company is working on shift to BS6 by the end of next year.
Mahindra Scorpio Automatic Officially Discontinued In India
The Mahindra Scorpio AT has been officially discontinued in India. The company hasn't revealed any specific reason for it, but we believe Mahindra is planning to introduce a new automatic gearbox with the upcoming facelifted model.
Mercedes-Benz E220d Launched At Rs. 57.70 Lakh In India
The new Mercedes-Benz E220d is essentially the replacement for the E250d variant that was seen on the previous generation E-Class.
Jeep Compass Production Commences In India; Launch In August
Jeep India today rolled out the first Compass SUV at the company's Ranjangaon plant near Pune. The Compass SUV will be launched in India in August 2017, which exports will begin by the end of this year.
