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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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2021 TVS Apache RR 310 India Launch Highlights: Price, Features, Specifications, Images
TVS Motor Company is all set to launch the updated 2021 TVS Apache RR 310 in India today, and we'll be bringing you all the live updates from the launch event, here.
BYD India Plans To Launch Electric MPV For The B2B Segment Soon
BYD India has announced its plan to launch its first electric passenger vehicle in the country. The new EV will be a Multi-Purpose Vehicle or MPV for the B2B (Business to Business) segment, which means it will be targeted towards to fleet/taxi segment only.
Upcoming Mercedes-AMG GT Plug-In Hybrid Teased Ahead Of Official Debut
Mercedes-Benz's performance arm, Mercedes-AMG will soon add a new member to its GT family, and the new model is expected to be a plug-in hybrid. Likely to be called the Mercedes-AMG GT 73e, the car will make its global debut later this week, on September 1, 2021, and ahead of the official unveiling, the carmaker has released a new teaser.
Maruti Suzuki India To Hike Prices Across Its Model Line Up In September 2021
Maruti Suzuki India will be increasing prices across its model line-up in September 2021, and the company has stated that the price hike is mainly due to the increase in various input costs.
Made-In-India Suzuki Swift Scores Zero Stars In Latin NCAP Crash Test
The Latin New Car Assessment Programme or Latin NCAP recently crash-tested the Suzuki Swift that is sold in the region, and it has received a Zero-star rating from the safety watchdog.
Mid-Level Skoda Kushaq Ambition Trim Likely To Get The 1.5-Litre TSI Engine
Skoda Auto India could soon launch a new mid-spec Ambient variant for the Kushaq that will come with the company's 1.5-litre TSI engine. Right now the engine is only offered with the top-spec Style trim of the SUV.
Ashok Leyland Launches New AVTR 4825 Tipper Truck With Bogie Suspension
Home-grown commercial vehicle manufacturer, Ashok Leyland, has launched its new AVTR 4825 10x4 48 Tonner Tipper with patented dual tyre lift axle and heavy-duty Bogie suspension. This new truck is built on the company's current AVTR modular platform and comes with a 29 cubic metre load body.
Mahindra First Choice Wheels Launches 75 Used Car Stores Across India
Mahindra First Choice Wheels Limited (MFCWL), the used car business of Mahindra and Mahindra, has launched 75 new franchise stores across India on a single day.
Audi To End Combustion Engine Production In 2033; All New Models From 2026 Will Be Electric
Audi has announced that from 2026, it would only launch vehicles that are equipped with electric drive systems. Additionally, it will also gradually phase out the production of its internal combustion engines (ICE) between now and 2033.
ReadyAssist Partners With DriveU To Offer Special Roadside Assistance Plan For Weekends
ReadyAssist, the roadside assistance (RSA) startup, has announced entering a partnership with DriveU, an app-based private driver service provider. Under the new partnership, customers using the DriveU will now be able to buy ReadyAssist's Roadside Assistance packages directly from the former's mobile application.
New Kia Seltos X-Line Trim Unveiled In India; Launch Next Month
Kia India has unveiled a new top-end variant of its popular compact SUV - the Kia Seltos. Called the Kia Seltos X-Line, the SUV was first showcased as a pre-production concept at the 2020 Auto Expo.
Battery Smart Partners With GoMechanic To Set Up Battery Swapping Stations Across India
Delhi-based start-up, Battery Smart, which offers battery swapping solutions for electric two and three-wheelers, has announced entering a partnership with car repair and service provider, GoMechanic. Under the new partnership, Battery Smart aims to set up battery swapping stations in 100+ GoMechanic garages across India.
One In Five Cars Sold In India Has A Factory-Fitted Sunroof: Report
Automotive insights and analytics provider, Jato Dynamics India, has released some new data regarding the increasing penetration of company-fitted sunroofs among cars sold in India. According to Jato India, one in every five cars that are currently sold in the country comes with a sunroof and this penetration is particularly high among the SUV category.
Upcoming Suzuki Jimny 5-Door SUV Spotted Undisguised
Photo of a near-production prototype of the Suzuki Jimny 5-Seater has been surfaced online and the SUV is seen without any camouflage. We expect the long-wheelbase version to be introduced in 2022.
Euler Bags An Order For 2500 EVs From Flipkart, BigBasket And Other E-Commerce Firms
Delhi-based electric vehicle startup, Euler Motors has announced bagging an order for 2500 electric three-wheelers, ahead of its maiden launch. The company, which focuses on electric commercial vehicles, has received orders from several eCommerce giants, including BigBasket, Flipkart, Udaan, Hyperlocal and few B2B delivery players.
Force Motors Supplies 200 Trax Toofan To The Revenue And Forest Department Of Maharashtra
Home-grown utility vehicle manufacture, Force Motors, has announced delivering 200 units of its multi-utility vehicle, the Trax Toofan, to the Revenue and Forest department of Maharashtra.
Tesla Model Y Electric SUV Spotted Testing In India
The Tesla Model Y has also been spotted testing in India without any camouflage. Based on the same platform as the Model 3, globally Tesla offers the Model Y in both 5- and 7-seater configurations.
All-New Tata Punch Micro SUV Revealed; Launch This Festive Season
Tata Punch will be the official name of the home-grown carmaker's all-new micro SUV, which was codenamed HBX. Slated to be launched during this festive season, the Punch is the first SUV to be built on the ALFA platform.
Honda CB200X vs Hero Xpulse 200: Specifications Comparison
Honda has launched its much-anticipated crossover motorcycle the CB200X in the country. While it might not be a dual-sport bike like the Hero Xpulse 200, both in terms of pricing and engine capacity, the two bikes are the closest rivals. So, we did a quick spec comparison to see which one is better on paper.
EV Infrastructure Company RACEnergy Raises $1.3 Million Funding In A Seed+ Round
Hyderabad-based e-mobility start-up, RACEnergy, has announced raising $1.3 million or Rs. 9.67 crore in funding in a Seed+ round led by Micelio Fund and growX ventures.
