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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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Beijing Auto Show Postponed Indefinitely Due To COVID-19 Resurgence In China
Organisers of the Beijing Auto Show 2022 have announced that the motor show, which was earlier scheduled to be held in late April 2022, has been postponed until further notice.
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New Vehicle Retails Drop 25% During FY2022 Compared To Pre-COVID Sales In FY2020
Between April 2021 and March 2022, the auto industry collectively retailed 1,63,75,799 vehicles in India. Compared to 2,17,78,574 units sold during the pre-COVID FY 2019-20, the industry saw a decline of nearly 25 per cent.
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New-Gen Honda HR-V For North American Markets Unveiled, Launch Later This Year
The new Honda HR-V crossover SUV is based on the same platform as the 11th-gen Civic, and it will will be launched in the US later in the second half of 2022. As of now, Honda has only revealed the exterior of the crossover SUV.
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BMW i4 Electric Sedan To Make Its India Debut On April 28; Launch By Mid-2022
The BMW i4 is set to make its India debut on April 28, and it will be the third electric vehicle from the BMW Group India, including the recently launched MINI Electric. It will also be the first electric sedan in the luxury car space in India.
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CNG Dearer By Rs. 2.5 Per Kg In Delhi
Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has increased the price of compressed natural gas or CNG by Rs. 2.5 per kilogram, in Delhi and NCR. Right now, in Delhi CNG is priced at Rs. 64.11 per kg and the new rates came into effect from today, April 4, 2022.
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MG Motor India Plans To Raise Rs. 5000 Crore For A Second Plant: Report
MG Motor India is reportedly planning to raise the Rs. 5,000 crore to set up a second manufacturing plant in India, as the company gears up to launch new models, including a mass-market electric vehicle.
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Volkswagen Launches Limited Edition Polo Legend To Mark The End Of The Car In India
The Volkswagen Polo Legend edition is based in the GT TSI trim and marks the end of the Polo's 12-year journey in India. The car will be limited to 700 units, and it is priced at Rs. 10.25 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
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Auto Sales March 2022: Honda Cars India Sees 8% Growth In YoY Sales, At 8,832 Units
In March 2022, Honda Cars India's total sales, domestic + exports, stood at 8,832 units, which is a decent growth of 8 per cent compared to 8,172 units sold in March 2021.
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Auto Sales March 2022: Mahindra's Passenger Vehicle Sales Grow 65% YoY, At 27,603 Units
In March 2022, Mahindra's total passenger vehicle sales stood at 27,603 units, a year-on-year growth of 65 per cent compared to 16,700 vehicles that were sold in March 2021. Out of this, utility vehicles accounted for 27,380 units, whereas combined sales of cars and vans, which include EVs, stood at 223 units.
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Auto Sales March 2022: Maruti Suzuki Reports 2% Rise In YoY Sales, Saw 13% Growth For FY2022
In March 2022, Maruti Suzuki's total sales stood at 170,395 units. Compared to 167,014 vehicles sold during the same month in 2021, the Indo-Japanese carmaker saw year-on-year growth of over 2 per cent.
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Auto Sales March 2022: MG Motor India Sees 15% Decline In YoY Sales, At 4721 Units
In March 2022, MG Motor India sold 4721 units in the country, a year-on-year decline of nearly 15 per cent compared to 5,528 units sold in March 2021.
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Exclusive: Fire Safe Stickers To Extinguishers On-Board, New Rules For Electric Two-Wheelers
Following several fires involving electric scooters, the Transport Ministry has issued new guidelines for electric two-wheelers. The new rules will include safety clearance from local fire departments, carrying fire extinguishers, and 'Fire Safe' certification.
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Ssangyong's Acquisition Deal With Edison Motors Falls Through: Report
As per the deal, Edison Motors was supposed to pay 274.3 billion won or Rs. 1716 crore, by March 25 2022, to acquire SsangYong, however its failure to do so has led to the termination of the contract.
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Chalo Acquires Shared Mobility Start-Up Vogo To Strengthen First And Last Mile Connectivity
Under this partnership Vogo will expand Chalo's bus technology services by powering first and the last mile rides at major bus stops and other public places. This will allow bus users to travel to and from bus stops, using Vogo's rental.
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Citroen C3 Premium Hatchback Spotted Testing Ahead Of Launch
The test mule of the Citroen C3 was seen with a set of steel wheels with full-size covers, and it also doesn't get the side cladding with the signature contrast inserts, indicating it could be a mid-spec variant of the C3.
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Mahindra Introduces Its First Tranche Of NFTs In India
The first NFT offerings from Mahindra will be based on the Thar and it will be put up for sale via an auction starting March 29, 2022, on Tech Mahindra's NFT marketplace christened 'Mahindra Gallery'. The proceeds will go towards Project Nanhi Kali, to support the education of underprivileged girls in India.
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New-Gen Honda HR-V Crossover SUV Teased Ahead Of Global Debut
The new Honda HR-V is set to be unveiled debut on April 4 and is likely to make a public debut later at the New York Auto Show 2022.
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Tata Altroz Dual Clutch Automatic: All You Need To Know
The Tata Altroz DCA is the first car from the home-grown company to come with an automatic dual clutch transmission. Here's everything else that you need to know about it.
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Updated Crayon Envy Low-Speed Electric Scooter Launched With New Features, Priced At Rs. 64,000
Priced at Rs. 64,000, the new Crayon Envy electric scooter now comes with a more spacious under-seat storage, keyless start function and reverse assist function.
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Toll Plazas Within 60 Km Of Other Booths To Be Closed In Next 3 Months: Nitin Gadkari
Addressing the Lok Sabha, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said that all toll collection booths, which are active within 60 kilometre distance of any other toll booth, will be shut down in the next three months.
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