About Seshan Vijayraghvan
- 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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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Facelift Launch On December 7, 2021
The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan facelift 5-seater SUV will be launched in India on December 7. As Volkswagen has already announced, it is one of the four SUVs that the company had planned to launch in India this year.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin Adds The Land Rover Defender SUV To His Fleet
Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister, Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin, popularly known as M.K. Stalin, seen using his new Land Rover Defender SUV as part of his convoy that recently visited all the flood-affected areas in and around Chennai.
Skoda Slavia Compact Sedan Makes Its Global Debut In India; Bookings Open
The new Skoda Slavia will be offered in 3 variants - Active, Ambition, and Style. Bookings for the car open from today, and deliveries will commence from Q1 2022.
Tata Altroz Gets New XE+ Variant; Prices Start At Rs. 6.35 Lakh
The new XE+ trim of the Tata Altroz is positioned above the entry-level XE variant, and it is priced at Rs. 6.35 lakh for the petrol option, and Rs. 7.55 lakh for the diesel model.
Vehicle Retail Sales Drop 5% In October 2021; Dealers Sees Worst Festive Season Numbers In Last Deca
Last month total new vehicle registrations stood at 13,64,526 units, a 5.33 per cent decline compared to October 2020. However, the dealers also saw the worst festive season in last decade with retail sales falling 18 per cent during the 42-day festive period.
Skoda Slavia Global Debut: What To Expect
The all-new Skoda Slavia compact sedan is making its global debut in India. It's the official replacement for the Rapid, and deliveries for the new Slavia sedan will commence in early 2022.
Mahindra Finance Launches Vehicle Leasing & Subscription Brand 'Quiklyz'
Mahindra Finance has launched a dedicated digital platform for Quiklyz, which will allow customers to select and lease their desired vehicles online. Customers can subscribe to a vehicle for a period of 24 to 60 months, depending on their requirement, for an all-inclusive monthly fee.
Yamaha YZF-R15S V3.0 Launched With Unibody Seat, Priced At Rs. 1.58 Lakh
The new Yamaha R15S is based on the Version 3.0 model, however this one comes with a unibody seat, instead of split seats. The motorcycle will only be available in the Racing Blue colour and is priced at Rs. 1,57,600 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Ola Electric Has Let Go Its Quality Assurance Head Amidst Delays In Scooter Delivery
The exit of Ola Electric's Head of Quality Assurance, Joseph Thomas, comes at a time when the company is facing delays in the delivery schedule of its new electric scooter.
2021 Mercedes-AMG A 45 S Unveiled In India, Launch On November 19
The Mercedes-AMG A 45 S is powered by a 2.0-litre engine, which is the world's most powerful turbocharged four-cylinder motor, manufactured for series production. It comes to India as a CBU model.
Hyundai i20 Dual Tone Trims And Alcazar Prestige 6-Seater Petrol Variants Discontinued
Hyundai dealers have confirmed that the company has removed all the dual-tone variants of the i20, and the carmaker has also discontinued the 6-seater versions of the entry-level petrol Alcazar Prestige manual and Prestige (O) AT trims.
BMW 220i Black Shadow Edition Launched In India, Priced At Rs. 43.50 Lakh
The new BMW 220i 'Black Shadow' edition will be limited to just 24 units and is priced at Rs. 43.50 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The new 2GC Black Shadow edition can only be bought online via BMW Online Shop.
2022 Skoda Karoq Facelift Previewed In New Design Sketches; Global Debut This Month
Skoda has released new design sketches of the upcoming Karoq compact SUV. Slated to be unveiled on November 30, the Karoq is receiving a update after 4 years.
Next-Gen Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza Spotted Testing In India
A prototype model of the next-generation Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza was recently spotted testing in India. The new spy photos, which have surfaced online, show a heavily camouflaged test mule of the subcompact SUV.
Next-Gen Suzuki SX4 S-Cross Spotted Sans Camouflage Ahead Of Official Debut
The Suzuki SX4 S-Cross, which is sold in India as the Maruti Suzuki S-Cross, is all set to receive a generation upgrade in the European markets, and the new-gen model is slated to be revealed on November 25, 2021. Ahead of its official debut, images of the new SX4 S-Cross have surfaced online, giving us a proper look at the next-gen crossover from Suzuki.
Auto Sales October 2021: Passenger Vehicle Sales Drops 27% YoY Due To Chip Shortage
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has released the monthly sales numbers for October 2021. Last month the total passenger vehicle sales in the domestic market stood at 2,26,353 units, a year-on-year decline of 27 per cent compared to the 3,10,694 vehicles sold in October 2020.
2021 Porsche Macan Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 83.21 Lakh
The 2021 Porsche Macan facelift comes with some styling revisions, performance enhancements, and a new cabin. The SUV is offered in 3 variants - Macan, Macan S, and Macan GTS, and priced start at Rs. 83.21 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
All-Electric Porsche Taycan And Macan Facelift India Launch Highlights
Porsche India is finally launching the long-awaited Taycan electric sports car and the the 2021 Macan facelift in India today, and we will be bringing you all the live updates here.
EV Charging Platform ElectricPe Raises $3 Million Funding In A Seed Round
ElectricPe has announced raising $3 million or over Rs. 26 crore in a seed round, led by Blume Ventures and Micelio Fund. The company says the funds will be utilised to further develop its deep-tech platform to enable easy access to affordable charging points via the ElectricPe App.
GIIAS 2021: 2022 Hyundai Creta Facelift Makes Its Global Debut In Indonesia
The 2022 Hyundai Creta facelift comes with heavy cosmetic changes, new and refreshed features, and improved safety equipment like ADAS. The SUV made its global debut at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2021.