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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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New Vehicle Registrations In May Fell 55% Against April 2021 Due To COVID-19 Lockdown
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has released the monthly new vehicle registration data for May 2021. Last month the industry collectively saw 5,35,855 registrations, a month-on-month (MoM) drop of 55 per cent compared to 11,85,374 vehicles registered in April 2021.
Mercedes-Benz India Sees Constraints On Supply Side; Reports Long Waiting Periods
Most Mercedes-Benz models are currently facing long waiting periods due to supply constraints caused by the pandemic and the resultant lockdown. In fact, the company right now is particularly seeing a shortfall of diesel E-Class and GLA in India.
New-Gen Skoda Octavia: Price Expectation In India
The new-gen model is bigger, more stylish, gets smarter features, and a more powerful TSI petrol engine. Furthermore, it comes to India as CKD unit, and thus we expect it to be priced between Rs. 25 lakh to Rs. 30 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
Mercedes-Benz India Has No Plans To Launch The EQS Or Any Other EV This Year
When asked about the launch timeline for the EQS, Santosh Iyer, VP - Sales & Marketing, Mercedes-Benz India told carandbike that the company has no plans to launch the EQS or any other EV at least for next one year.
Hyundai Alcazar Bookings Open In India
Bookings for the much-anticipated Hyundai Alcazar SUV have officially begun in India, today on June 9, 2021, for a token amount of Rs. 25,000.
Doorstep Vehicle Servicing Gains Popularity As COVID-19 Propels Demand
While the concept of doorstep vehicle servicing itself is not new, in recent times it has gained quite a bit of popularity, particularly, since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. Right now several OEMs and third-party brands offer this service to car owners.
Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 Sold Out For 2021; Next Allotment To Arrive In Q1 2022
Mercedes-Benz India today launched its flagship SUV - the Maybach GLS 600 in the country, and even before the official price announcement, the company has sold out the first batch of the SUV. The company has received orders for all 50+ Maybach GLS 600 which were allotted for India until December 2021, and deliveries for these vehicles will commence in the next few days.
2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 India Launch Highlights; Price, Features, Specifications, Images
The 2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 went on sale in India today, and we have all the highlights from the launch event here.
Production-Ready MG ZS Petrol SUV Spotted Up Close
A set of new spy photos of the MG ZS petrol SUV have surfaced online, and this time around we get an up-close look at what appears to be a production-ready model.
Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic: Price Expectation In India
Mercedes-Benz India is all set to launch its flagship SUV - the Maybach GLS 600 4Matic, this week, on June 8, 2021. It is the first SUV to be launched by the company under the Maybach brand. The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 has been on sale in the global market since 2019, and we expect the SUV to come to India as a Completely Built Unit or CBU model.
Upcoming Jeep 7-Seater SUV Spotted Testing In India
The upcoming Jeep 7-seater SUV, which is expected to be based on the Compass, has been spotted testing in India for the first time.
World Environment Day 2021: Carbon Footprint Of An Electric Car vs Fossil Fuel Car
Electric is the future, and there's no doubt about it. However, are electric vehicles really as clean and green as advertised? Well, read on to find out,
Maruti Suzuki Says Retails Took A Big Hit Due To The Second Wave Of COVID-19
Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases, nearly 25 states had imposed a lockdown or some form of movement restriction. This took a heavy toll on auto retails, and in Maruti Suzuki India's case, 80 per cent of showrooms were closed.
Fuel Prices Hiked Again After A Hiatus of 2 Days; Petrol Almost Rs. 101/Litre In Mumbai
Fuel prices in India have gone up again after remaining unchanged for two days. The price of petrol has increased by up to 28 paise, while diesel has become dearer by 30 paise.
Fiat's New Compact SUV For Brazil Will Be Called Pulse
Fiat's upcoming compact SUV, codenamed Progetto 363, finally gets an official name and it will be called, the Pulse. Expected to be launched later this year, the SUV will be a Latin America exclusive product.
Maruti’s Shashank Srivastava Says Premium Hatch Buyers Are Now Opting For Subcompact SUVs
The massive demand for SUVs in India is no longer a new phenomenon. The SUV segment, which a few years ago accounted for about just 9 per cent of the total passenger car space, has now grown to nearly 33 per cent.
Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC India Launch Date Announced
Mercedes-Benz India, which recently confirmed the arrival of its flagship SUV, the Maybach GLS 600 4Matic, to our shores has now announced its official launch date as well. The new Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 will go on sale in India on June 8, 2021, making it the second new SUV to be launched by the Stuttgart-based carmaker in India this year.
Tata Motors Raises $425 Million In Offshore Bonds To Refinance Debt
TML Holdings (TMLH), the fully owned subsidiary of home-grown automaker Tata Motors has announced raising $425 million (over Rs. 3,100 crore) through unsecured offshore bonds at a rate of 4.35 per cent.
6 Automatic Cars You Should Buy From The Used Car Market
If you are looking for a decent automatic car, but are on a tight budget then the used car market can be your best bet. While there are countless options out there, here we have listed down 6 cars that we think you should consider.
Mercedes-Benz Introduces 'Direct To Customer' Retail Sales Model In India
Mercedes-Benz India today introduced its new retail sales model called 'Retail of the Future' (ROTF). With this new model, the company plans to promote a 'direct to customer' retail approach to creating a more customer-centric brand.
