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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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CV Sales May 2021: Ashok Leyland's Total Sales Drops 62% Against April 2021 Amidst COVID Lockdown
Home-grown commercial vehicle manufacturer, Ashok Leyland has released its monthly sales numbers for May 2021. Last month, the company's total sales stood at 3199 units, registering a 62 per cent decline compared to 7961 units sold in April 2021.
Car Sales May 2021: Kia India Registers 31% Drop In Domestic Sales M-o-M
Kia India has released the monthly sales numbers for May 2021, registering domestic sales of 11,050 units. Compared to the 16,111 vehicles sold in April 2021, the South Korean carmaker has witnessed a Month-on-Month (MoM) decline of 31 per cent.
Car Sales May 2021: Honda Cars India Sold 2,032 Units In Domestic Market
Honda Cars India has released the monthly sales numbers for May 2021, and last month, the company's domestic sales stood at 2,032 units.
Car Sales May 2021: Maruti Suzuki Reports Total Sales of 46,555 Units Amidst COVID-19 Lockdown
Maruti Suzuki India has released the monthly sales numbers for May 2021, registering total sales of 46,555 units. The decline in numbers is a direct result of the second wave of the covid-19 pandemic and near-total lockdown imposed by several states.
Car Sales May 2021: Toyota Sells Just 707 Units Amidst Challenges Caused By COVID-19 Lockdown
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has released the monthly sales numbers for May 2021, during which the company's total sales stood at 707 units. The carmaker witnessed a massive decline in production and sales due to the challenges caused by the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic and the near-total lockdown in several states including the company's home state, Karnataka.
Car Sales May 2021: MG Sells 1016 Units, Sees 60% Decline Compared To April 2021
Morris Garages India today released the monthly sales data for May 2021, during which the company sold 1016 units in the country. Compared to the 2565 vehicles sold in April 2021, the company witnessed a Month-on-Month (MoM) decline of over 60 per cent.
New Generation Kia Sportage; First Official Teaser Image Released
South Korea's Kia Corporation has released the first official teaser image for the next-generation Sportage SUV. The upcoming model will be the fifth generation Kia Sportage to be introduced by the company and it is slated to make its global debut in Korea in July 2021.
Wagon R-Based Toyota Hatchback Spied Again; Hints At Being An EV
It was just recently that we shared spy photos of a Maruti Suzuki Wagon R-based Toyota hatchback, which was undergoing testing in Gurugram. Now new, more clear images of the car have surfaced online, which hint at the possibility of this one being an electric vehicle.
Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked Again; Petrol Crosses Rs. 100/Litre Mark In Pune
Prices of petrol and diesel have yet again reached new highs today, and Pune has become the newest city to cross the Rs. 100 per litre mark. Today, on May 31, the price of petrol in Pune stands at Rs. 100.09 per litre, while diesel has reached Rs. 90.66 per litre mark.
Toyota Badged Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Spotted
Images of a new test mule of the Wagon R hatchback have surfaced online, and no, this is not the electric version that has been in the making for a while now. Rather, the car in the photos is a Toyota badged Wagon R (will get a different name).
Mahindra Thar 5-Door SUV Confirmed; To Be Launched Between 2023 And 2026
Mahindra and Mahindra has finally confirmed that it will launch the 5-door version of the new-generation Thar in India.
Mahindra Sees 90 Per Cent Growth In XUV300 Bookings
Bookings for the Mahindra XUV300 grew 90 per cent between October 2020 and March 2021. During this period the company saw an average of over 6000 bookings for the XUV300 per month, which currently has a waiting period of over 12 weeks.
COVID-19 Lockdown: Skoda India Extends Warranty And Maintenance Period For Customers
Skoda Auto India has become the newest automaker to offer extensions on warranty and maintenance services to its customer. The carmaker has announced that it will be extending the validity of the aforementioned services to support its customers during the ongoing lockdown.
New-Gen Skoda Octavia Likely To Be Launched On June 10: Report
The new-generation Skoda Octavia is one of the highly anticipated launches for this year, and the car is likely to go on sale in India on June 10, 2021. While there is no official confirmation on the date, an image of a dealer communication sent to a customer has surfaced online, which states the launch date.
Ford India Halts Production At Tamil Nadu Plant Over COVID Scare Among Workers
Ford India has halted production at its Tamil Nadu plant for two days. The company has announced 'no production days' on May 28 and 29 following a demand from a section of workers to suspend operations at the Maraimalai Nagar facility, near Chennai.
Production-Spec Tata HBX Sheds Some Of Its Camouflage In New Spy Photos
New spy photos of the upcoming New spy photos of the upcoming Tata HBX micro SUV have surfaced online, and this time around, we get to see a production-spec model with a lesser amount of camouflage. The exposed areas give us a glimpse of the new entry-level SUVs front section, lower profile and a portion of its rear section. micro SUV have surfaced online, and this time around, we get to see a production-spec model with a lesser amount of camouflage. The exposed areas give us a glimpse of the new entry-level SUVs front section, lower profile and a portion of its rear section.
India's Electric Tractor Start-Up Cellestial Achieves A Valuation Of $35 Million
Hyderabad-based electric tractor start-up, Cellestial e-Mobility, has announced completing its pre-series A funding, achieving an impressive valuation of $35 million or nearly Rs. 254 crore. Cellestial, which has successfully closed its initial raise of $500,000 or nearly Rs. 3.63 crore, credits its sustainable and robust business model, growing user response coupled and consistent revenue generation for this achievement.
Rolls-Royce Reveals The New Boat Tail
British uber-luxury carmaker, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, has unveiled its latest coachbuilt vehicle - the Boat Tail. With this, the company has confirmed that coachbuilding will now be a permanent part of the company' future portfolio.
Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked For The 14th Time In May; Crosses Rs. 100/Litre In Thane & Jaipur
Petrol and diesel rates in India have gone up today, on May 27, 2021, for the fourteenth time this month. In the national capital Delhi, petrol price has reached Rs. 93.68 per litre, after receiving a hike of 24 paise, whereas diesel rates have gone up by 29 paise to Rs. 84.61 per litre.
Buying A Used Luxury Car: Pros And Cons
The used car market can be a very practical and economical starting point to enter the luxury car space. So, if you are planning to buy a used luxury car, here are some pros and cons that you should know about.
