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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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Maruti Suzuki S-Cross Facelift Spotted In India; Launch During Diwali
The 2017 Maruti Suzuki S-Cross facelift was spotted testing in India for the first time. The 2017 S-Cross is expected to be launched in India during Diwali this year.
Mercedes-Benz Offers Extended Warranties Up To 6 Years
Mercedes-Benz India has launched the Advanced Assurance Programme in collaboration with Reliance General Insurance and Daimler Financial Services India. Under the new programme, customers can avail of extended warranty packages going up to 6 years.
Jaguar XE Diesel Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 38.25 Lakh
The new jaguar XE diesel has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs. 38.25 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The car comes with a 2-litre turbocharged diesel engine that makes 177 bhp and develops 430 Nm of peak torque.
New Mahindra Scorpio Pickup Showcased In Spain; No Plans For India Yet
The new Mahindra Scorpio Pickup is based on the current-generation Scorpio SUV and will be manufactured only for the export markets. In Western Europe, it is called as the Mahindra Goa Pickup.
JLR Reveals Jaguar XF Sportbrake Camouflaged In Wimbledon Theme
Jaguar has released a set of images of the Jaguar XF Sportbrake wrapped in a unique 'tennis ball print' camouflage as part of its promotional campaign. The wagon will be introduced during this year's Wimbledon series and will rival the likes of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate and the Volvo V90.
Chevrolet To Maintain Its Service Networks Across Key Locations In India
GM India will continue to honour the original vehicle warranty and provide service centre support along with 24/7 contact centre and roadside assistance support even after the sale of Chevrolet cars come to an end.
General Motors To Stop Production Of Chevrolet Cars In South Africa
General Motors today announced that it will also stop manufacturing Chevrolet Vehicles in South Africa as part of a series of restructuring actions. In addition to that the company will stop selling cars in India as of 31st December 2017.
2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Prototype Officially Teased
The new 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class will be officially unveiled next year possibly at the Geneva Motor Show. The car has received both design and mechanical changes and it will come to India in 2019.
Hyundai Kona Spotted Testing Again Ahead Of Official Debut
The launch of the Hyundai Kona will mark the entry of the South Korean into the highly popular subcompact SUV space. The new Kona is likely to make its public debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show.
Renault Lodgy Stepway: First Drive Review
The Renault Lodgy Stepway is yet another addition to the new-age MPVs that come with a crossover-ish flavour. Renault launched the Lodgy Stepway back in December 2016 and the new model comes with better styling and more equipment. We recently drove the car in the busy roads of Mumbai and here's what we think about the new Renault Lodgy Stepway.
Toyota Invests Over $375,000 To Develop New Flying Car
Toyota, has recently invested $375,290 (Rs. 2.43 Crore approx.) on a new flying car project - SkyDrive. The car is being developed by a team of 30 Toyota employees calling themselves - 'Cartivator'.
BMW M760Li V12 Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 2.27 Crore
The BMW 760Li xDrive is the first M performance model to be based on the 7 Series sedan and draws power from a mammoth sized 6.6-litre V12 engine tuned for 601 bhp of power.
2017 Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Variants Explained
The 2017 Maruti Suzuki Dzire comes in four different variants, in both the petrol and diesel models - Lxi/LDi, VXi/VDi, ZXi/ZDi, and ZXi+/ZDi+. The new Dzire also gets a host of design and cosmetic features.
2017 Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Price Expectation In India
The Maruti Suzuki Dzire will be launched in India on the 16th of May 2017 and it will come with with a host of design and cosmetic changes. The car is likely to come with a premium of Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 50,000 over the asking price of the current-gen Dzire.
This 1896 Arnold Benz Was The First Motor Car To Get A Speeding Ticket
The 1896 Arnold Benz was built on the Benz Velo, one of the first motor cars and was powered by William Arnold & Sons' own engine. They were the first to have acquired a licence to build Benz cars and sell them in the UK.
2017 Skoda Octavia Facelift Spotted Testing In India Again
The 2017 Skoda Octavia facelift has been spotted testing in India without any camouflage. The car is expected to go on sale in the country by June-end and deliveries should commence from July.
New Maruti Suzuki Dzire Spotted At Dealership Yard Ahead Of Launch
Amidst much anticipation, Maruti Suzuki is all set to launch the Dzire on 16th May, 2017. The company has already started dispatching stocks of the new Maruti Suzuki Dzire to various dealerships as well. Bookings for the new Dzire have already begun at a token amount of Rs. 11,000.
Isuzu MU-X: 7 Things You Need To Know
The new Isuzu MU-X will be launched in India on the 11th of May 2017. The successor to the company's flagship model - the MU-7, the Isuzu MU X will have only one diesel engine on offer.
Isuzu MU-X SUV Brochure Leaked Ahead Of Launch
The leaked brochure of the Isuzu MU-X reveals that SUV will be offered in a single engine option with a 5-speed automatic gearbox as standard. It will rival the likes of Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, and Chevrolet Trailblazer along with the upcoming Volkswagen Tiguan and Skoda Kodiaq as well.
Renault's Upcoming Cars in India
The list of Renault's upcoming cars in India in 2017 is quite exciting. After the launch of the new Kwid Climber, the French carmaker is now planning to update two of its popular products along with the launch of an all-new model this year. Here's the list.
