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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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Car Sales November 2021: Maruti Suzuki Sees 9% Decline In Sales, But Reports Highest Monthly Exports
Maruti Suzuki India, has reported selling 1,39,184 units in November 2021, a decline of 9 per cent compared to the same month in 2020. However, the company did achieve its highest ever monthly exports of 21,393 units.
Hyundai Reports 24% Drop In Domestic Sales Due To Chip Shortage
In November 2021, Hyundai Motor India's total sales stood at 46,910 units, out of which domestic sales accounted for 37,001 vehicles, while exports stood at 9,909 units.
Petrol Price In Delhi To Go Down By Rs. 8 Per Litre Due To VAT Reduction
The Delhi government has reduced the value-added tax (VAT) on petrol to 19.40 per cent from the earlier 30 per cent, effectively bringing the price down by Rs. 8 per litre. The revised prices will come into effect in Delhi from midnight today.
Car Sales November 2021: MG Motor India Reports A Decline Of 40% Due To Chip Shortage
In November 2021, MG Motor India sold 2481 vehicles in India. Compared to 4,163 units sold in November 2020, the company registered a massive decline of over 40 per cent year-on-year.
Maruti Suzuki Expects Up To 20% Decline In December Production Due To Chip Shortage
Maruti Suzuki expects that the global shortage for semiconductor chips will continue to have an adverse impact on vehicle production. The company estimates that the total vehicle production could be around 80 to 85 per cent of normal production numbers.
Maruti Suzuki Eeco Non-Cargo Variants Get Dual Airbag As Standard; Prices Hiked By Rs. 8000
Maruti Suzuki India has added a passenger-side airbag as a standard fitment in all the non-cargo variants of the Eeco. With the introduction of the new safety feature, the company has also increased the price of the Maruti Suzuki Eeco by Rs. 8,000.
Next-Gen Maruti Suzuki Alto Spotted Testing In India
Recently a new test mule of the upcoming new-gen Maruti Suzuki Alto was spotted testing in India, giving us a closer look at the new small car. The new Alto is expected to be launched sometime in the second half of 2022.
BMW Previews Most Powerful M Car With New SUV Concept XM; Will Enter Production In 2022
The new concept SUV previews what will be the most powerful M car from the brand - the BMW XM, which will enter production towards the end of 2022, at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the USA.
Top 10 SUVs Sold In October 2021; Tata Motors Leads The Pack With 25% Share
While the Hyundai Venue was the best selling SUV at 10,554 units, the Nexon and Punch collectively accounted for 18,549 units, which gives Tata Motors a dominating 25 per cent share among the five brands in the Top 10 best-selling SUVs list.
All-Women Workforce Rolls Out Ape Electrik Range At Piaggio's Baramati Plant
The female employees working on the assembly line of the Ape Electrik range have been inducted from various technical institutes located in and around Baramati. They will build electric three-wheelers like - Ape E-City and Ape E-Xtra,
All-Electric BMW iX To Make Its India Debut In December 2021
The BMW iX electric SUV is all set to make its India debut in December 2021, while the market launch will probably take place in the first half of 2022. It will compete with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz EQC, Audi e-tron, and Jaguar i-Pace.
BYD To Supply 25 Electric Buses To Barcelona's Public Transport Operator TMB
The order is part of the recent Public Tender secured by BYD, supporting TMB's Strategic Plan 2025 to phase out diesel vehicles and accelerate the renewal and decarbonisation of its bus fleet to reduce air pollution in Barcelona. The first batch of BYD's electric buses will be delivered to TMB in 2022.
New Spy Photos Confirm Official Name Of Kia's 3-Row Vehicles; To Be Called Kia Carens
A new prototype model of Kia's upcoming 3-row vehicle was spotted testing in India, and the badging on the car's steering wheel reveals that the vehicle will be called Kia Carens.
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Facelift Local Assembly Begins In India, Launch Next Month
The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan facelift comes to India via the CKD (Completely Knocked-Down) route and will be assembled at the company's Aurangabad facility. The SUV will be launched in India on December 7, 2021.
EICMA 2021: Kinetic Green, Tonino Lamborghini Unveil Made-In-India Electric Golf Carts
The new electric golf carts, which have been manufactured in India by Kinetic Green, will be sold under the historic Italian automotive brand ISO, that is being re-introduced by Tonino Lamborghini S.p.A.
EICMA 2021: 2022 Kawasaki H2 SX SE Unveiled
The 2022 Kawasaki H2 SX SE comes with a range of updates including Advanced Rider Assistance Systems (ARAS), refreshed styling, wider seats and a new TFT display.
EICMA 2021: 2022 Kawasaki Versys 650 And 650 LT Break Cover
Both the 2022 Kawasaki Versys 650 and 650 LT come with significant updates in terms of styling, creature comforts and tech. The updates include, a new 4.3-inch full-colour digital TFT display, 4-way adjustable windshield, and new graphics.
EICMA 2021: Bimota KB4 Production Motorcycle Unveiled
The production version of the Bimota KB4 retro motorcycle has made its public debut at the 2021 EICMA Show. Along with the new KB4, Bimota has also revealed a naked RC version of the motorcycle.
Skoda Has No Plans To Launch The Karoq In India: Zac Hollis
Replying to a Twitter user's query, Skoda India Brand Director, Zac Hollis confirmed that the company has no immediate plans to bring back the Karoq compact SUV. The company will focus on the Kushaq.
Valeo Reveals 3rd-Gen LiDAR That Can Improve Autonomous Tech; To Debut In 2024
Valeo, the makers of advanced driving assistance systems or ADAS, has revealed its third-generation LiDAR or Light Detection and Ranging system, to improve vehicle autonomous technology.
