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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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Peugeot Django And Pulsion 125 cc Scooters Spotted In India Sans Camouflage
The Peugeot Django and Pulsion 125 cc scooters have been spotted in India without any camouflage. However, this is not the first time these two scooters have been caught testing in India.
Mahindra-Owned SsangYong Motor Files For Receivership As It Misses Loan Repayment
South Korea's SsangYong Motor Co Ltd filed for court receivership on Monday after it defaulted on loan repayment of about 60 billion won ($54.44 million), the South Korean automaker said in a statement.
Maruti Suzuki Assembles 50 Units Of The Jimny In India For Export Market: Report
Maruti Suzuki India has reportedly commenced local assembly of the company's smallest 4x4 SUV, the Jimny 3-door. The report suggests that the vehicle is being assembled for the export markets, and the company has so far rolled out about 50 units of the Suzuki Jimny.
Next-Gen Mahindra XUV500 Cabin Fully Revealed In New Spy Photos
A test new mule of the next-generation Mahindra XUV500 has been spotted again, and this time around, we get a detailed look at the cabin of the upcoming SUV. Previous spy photos have already revealed to us that the new-gen model will come with a new and more upmarket design with smarter and more premium features.
Renault India To Hike Car Prices By Up To Rs. 28,000 From January 1, 2021
Renault India has announced that it will be increasing prices across its model line-up by up to Rs. 28,000. The price revision will come into effect from January 1, 2021, and the price hike would vary based on the variant and model.
Honda Cars India To End Vehicle Production At Its Greater Noida Plant: Report
Honda Cars India is reportedly ending vehicle production at its Greater Noida plant and will move its entire production unit to its Tapukara plant, in the Alwar District of Rajasthan. The report published by ET Auto claims that in December 2020 there has been no production at the Greater Noida facility.
2021 MG Hector Facelift Spotted During TVC Shoot
Images of the upcoming MG Hector facelift have surfaced online, and this time around, the SUV was spotted during a television commercial shoot. The dual-tone treatment on it, with the black roof, and other elements indicate that the model in the photos is the top-end Sharp variant.
Government Clears GPS-Based Toll Collection System; No Toll Booths In 2 Years
The Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs, Nitin Gadkari, has announced that the Government of India has cleared the use of GPS-based for toll collection in the country. Gadkari says that this move will ensure seamless movement of vehicles across the country, and it will also help India becomes a 'toll booth free' nation in the next two years.
Royal Enfield Interceptor With Single Exhaust Spied; Could Be A Smaller Displacement Version
Images of a test mule of the Royal Enfield Interceptor have surfaced online, and interestingly, the motorcycle is seen with a single exhaust. The photos posted by an enthusiast online only gives us a glimpse of the rear section of the motorcycle, and except for the exhaust muffler, rest of the elements remain identical to the Interceptor 650.
Tata Motors To Buy Remaining 49% Share In Tata Marcopolo Motors For Nearly Rs. 100 Crore
Tata Motors has announced entering into a share purchase agreement with Marcopolo S.A. to buy the remaining 49 per cent shareholding in their Joint Venture (JV) Tata Marcopolo Motors Limited (TMML). The homegrown carmaker has said that it will procure the remaining shares for a cash consideration of Rs. 99.96 crore, post which, TMML will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Motors.
Ashok Leyland Launches Falcon Super And Gazl Buses In Saudi Arabia
Ashok Leyland, which already has about 3,500 buses plying on the roads of Saudi Arabia, says that the launch of Falcon Super and Gazl buses will help it further expand the market share of its products in the country.
BharatBenz Signs MoU With 18 Banks & NBFCs To Offer Attractive Finance Options
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), manufacturer of BharatBenz trucks and buses, has announced signing Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with 18 leading banks and NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial Company) to offer greater financing flexibility and convenience.
Mahindra's Ssangyong Defaults On Rs. 408 Crore Loan Repayment To 3 Different Banks
Home-grown utility vehicle manufacturer, Mahindra and Mahindra, has announced that its South Korean unit, Ssangyong Motor Company, has defaulted on loan repayments of about 60 billion Korean Won (KRW) or approx. Rs. 408 crore, to three different financial institutions.
Hyundai Micro SUV, Codenamed AX1, Spotted Again In South Korea
Hyundai's new micro SUV, codename AX1, has spotted testing again in South Korea and this time around we get a much closer look at the profile of the car, which very much reminds us of the Maruti Suzuki Ignis.
Skoda Trademarks The Name Slavia In India; What Could It Be For?
According to a recent listing on the Ministry of Commerce and Industry's Patent Design and Trademarks website, Skoda Auto has trademarked the name Slavia in India. The listing says that the new is for an "automobile and their parts and accessories," and we believe it could be the official name of the replacement model for the Skoda Rapid.
Citroen C3-Based SUV Spotted Testing In India Again
The Citroen C3-based SUV has been spotted testing in India again, and this time around we get a small glimpse of the cabin, which shows that the SUV will get a floating touchscreen infotainment system.
Top 5 Luxury Car Launches In 2020
Despite the coronavirus pandemic and the resultant lockdown, the Indian auto sector saw an array of new car launches this year, and the luxury car segment was no exception. So as 2020 nears its end, we list down the Top 5 luxury cars that were launched in India this year.
Ola To Invest Rs. 2400 Crore In Tamil Nadu To Set Up World's Largest Scooter Factory
App-based mobility service provider, Ola, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu Government to set up its first factory in the state, to build two-wheelers. The company has announced an investment of Rs. 2,400 crore to set up what it claims will be the world's largest scooter manufacturing facility.
Hyundai Creta-Based 7-Seater Spotted Testing In India For The First Time
The new Hyundai Creta-based 7-seater SUV has been recently spotted testing in India for the first time. There have been multiple sightings of the SUV in South Korea, and the fact that Hyundai has started testing the SUV In India indicates that the company is gearing up to bring the SUV to our shores, and is likely to reveal the new 3-row Creta SUV as early as next year.
2021 Skoda Kodiaq Facelift Spotted Testing
The 2021 Skoda Kodiaq facelift was recently spotted testing at its home market in the Czech Republic. Judging by the amount of camouflage, the updates made to the SUV will be mainly cosmetic, and most of it will be limited to the front and rear section of the vehicle.
