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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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Volkswagen ID.Buzz Electric Bus Global Debut In 2022, New Teaser Out
The new Volkswagen ID.Buzz is essentially and modern electric avatar of the iconic VW Bus, and the company is expected to showcase the production version of the EV in 2022.
Earth Energy EV Glyde Electric Scooter: First Ride Review
Mumbai-based start-up Earth Energy EV entered the electric two-wheeler segment with the promise of launching 3 new EVs. It's finally ready with the first product - the Glyde electric scooter. We recently got a chance to briefly test the scooter, and know what it is, and how it rides.
Top 7 SUVs Launching In 2022: Audi Q7, Skoda Kodiaq, Mahindra Scorpio And Others
From the facelifted Skoda Kodiaq to the much anticipated Maruti Suzuki Jimny, several new SUVs are expected to be launched in 2022. Here, we have listed the Top 7 upcoming SUVs.
Top 5 Cars Most Searched On Google In 2021 In India
When we look at Google searches in India for vehicles, these 5 cars topped the search results between January and November 2021.
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Facelift Review: The Return Of The 5-Seater Flagship
The Volkswagen Tiguan has finally returned to India with a much-needed facelift and a petrol-only drivetrain. It replaces the 7-seater Tiguan Allspace as the company's most-expensive offering. But, is it capable enough to reclaim the flagship position? Let's find out.
Cars That Were Discontinued In 2021: Ford Endeavour, Skoda Rapid, Toyota Yaris And More
2021 saw several popular cars that were discontinued this year owing to various reasons. Some of them came as a shock to us, others we kind of expected. So, as the year comes to end, let's take a look at some of the popular cars discontinued in 2021.
Kia Evaluating Plan To See If It Needs To Switch To Sourcing Chips From India
While currently, Kia is sourcing its chips globally, it is weighing the possibility of switching to sourcing chips locally from India in the future.
Maharashtra Government And Mahindra Cero Sign MoU To Set Up Multiple Scrapping Centres
Mahindra Cero and Maharashtra government have partnered to set up multiple scrapping units across the state. The proposed centres will have the capacity of recycling end-of-life two- and three-wheelers, passenger, and commercial vehicles.
Is Delhi Government Planning To Cut Vehicle Registration Cost In Its Upcoming Budget?
Currently, it is rumoured that the vehicle registration cost in Delhi will be going down in the upcoming Delhi budget. While there's no confirmation on this, to better understand the implications of reduced registration cost on vehicle sales, we reached out to a few industry experts.
Volvo Eicher CEO Vinod Aggarwal Replaces Vipin Sondhi As SIAM's New Vice President
Vinod Aggarwal, MD and CEO, VECV, is replacing Vipin Sondhi, MD and CEO, Ashok Leyland, as the new SIAM Vice President. The latter had to forgo the Vice Presidentship because he has resigned from his position at Ashok Leyland.
Tata Motors To Support Maharashtra Government In Setting Up Vehicle Scrapping Facility
Tata Motors and the Maharashtra government have signed an MoU to set up a Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in the state. The proposed scrappage centre will have the capacity of recycling up to 35,000 vehicles per year.
Top Fuel-Efficient Petrol Cars Launched In 2021
Given the current fuel prices, for most of us planning to buy a new car, fuel efficiency would be a high priority. So, as 2021 comes to end, we decided to take a look at some of the most fuel-efficient petrol cars launched this year.
Mahindra Treo Electric Three-Wheeler Launched In Maharashtra, Priced At Rs. 2.09 Lakh
The Mahindra Treo electric three-wheeler auto rickshaw has been launched in Maharashtra. After FAME-II, state and early-bird subsidies, the Treo will cost customers Rs. 2.09 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai) in the state.
Upcoming Kia Carens Three-Row MPV Engine Options Revealed
The new Kia Carens is three-row vehicle based on the Seltos, and the MPV will get the same engine options as well. So, the choices include - the naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine, a 1.4-litre turbo petrol motor, and a 1.5-litre diesel mill.
Kia Carens 3-Row MPV Global Debut highlights
Kia India is calling the new Carens a new class of recreational vehicle, and the company is targeting it towards modern Indian families, The Kia Carens MPV is a three-row vehicle based on the Seltos.
MG Motor India Presents Customised Hector SUV To Paralympics Medallist Bhavina Patel
MG Motor India, in association with The Vadodara Marathon, has presented a special MG Hector to Tokyo Paralympics 2020 silver medal winner Bhavina Patel. The SUV has been customised to suit the driving requirements of a disabled person.
2022 Skoda Kodiaq Local Assembly Begins; Market Launch In January
The Skoda Kodiaq facelift comes to India as a CKD model, and it will be assembled at the company's manufacturing facility in Aurangabad. The flagship SUV will go on sale in India in January 2022.
New Maruti Suzuki Celerio Bags 15,000 Bookings; Waiting Period Goes Up To 12 Weeks
The Maruti Suzuki Celerio was launched in India on November 10, and in just about a month, the company has received around 15,000 bookings for the car, However, currently it commands a waiting period of close to 12 week.
Maruti Suzuki Sees Delivery Backlog Of 2.5 Lakh Cars; Up To 18 Weeks Waiting Period On CNG Models
The current global shortage of electronic components has taken a hit on production, leading to delivery backlogs. Effectively, the waiting period on Maruti Suzuki cars has also gone up. For petrol cars it's up to 12 weeks and around 18 weeks for CNG models.
All-Electric Renault Zoe Scores Zero Star Rating In Euro NCAP Crash Test
The all-electric Renault Zoe has received a disappointing zero-star crash rating from Euro NCAP. The car scored 43 per cent for adult occupant protection, 52 per cent for child occupant protection, 41 per cent for vulnerable road users protection and a mere 14 per cent for safety assist features.
