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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Over 70,000 Maruti Suzuki Super Carry LCVs Were Sold In Last 4 Years
The Maruti Suzuki Super Carry Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) has crossed the 70,000 sales milestone in India. Maruti Suzuki forayed into the commercial segment in 2016 with Super Carry, and the company was able to achieve this feat in just four years.
Citroen Berlingo MPV Spotted Testing In India Sans Camouflage
The Citroen Berlingo MPV has been spotted testing in India without any camouflage. While this is not the first time that the car has been caught testing here, the fact that the company is still testing it, indicates that Citroen might be considering launching the MPV in India.
2021 Toyota Fortuner Legender Variant Spied Ahead Of Launch
The Toyota Fortuner facelift is all set to be launched in India on January 6, 2021. The SUV made its global debut in Thailand earlier this year, where Toyota also introduced a special variant called - the Fortuner Legender. Recently the Legender trim of the updated SUV was spotted in India, during a television commercial shoot, confirming that the India-spec model will also get this special variant.
Honda Confirms Stopping Production At Greater Noida Plant
Just days after reports about Honda Cars India shutting down the production unit at its Greater Noida plant emerged, the Japanese carmaker has now released an official statement confirming the news. Honda has now shifted its entire production unit to the company's other facility in Tapukara, Rajasthan.
Tata Motors Introduces New Ultra T.7 LCV Truck For Urban Transportation
Tata Motors has introduced the new Ultra T.7 LCV that has been specially designed for urban transportation. The company claims that it is the most advanced Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) developed by Tata Motors, and its cabin has been engineered to offer the best-in-class comfort and agility with its optimum dimensions of 1900 mm wide cabin to reduce the turnaround time.
Honda To Discontinue Civic And CR-V In India As Production Shifts To Tapukara Plant
Honda Cars India will be discontinuing its flagship models - the Civic sedan and the CR-V SUV in the country. The move follows the company's decision to end vehicle production at its Greater Noida plant and move its entire production unit to the Honda Tapukara plant in the Alwar district, Rajasthan.
Aprilia SXR 160 Scooter Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 1.26 Lakh
Piaggio India has finally launched the much-anticipated Aprilia SXR 160 maxi-scooter, priced at Rs. 1.26 lakh (ex-showroom, Pune). The scooter can be booked for a token of Rs. 5000, across all Aprilia dealerships in India or through the company's e-commerce website.
Tata HBX Micro SUV Caught Testing Again Ahead Of Launch
The much-anticipated micro SUV from Tata Motors, codenamed HBX, has been spotted testing in India yet again. The car appears to have been caught testing on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and is still heavily draped in camouflage and pseudo cladding.
Mercedes-Benz Teases MBUX Hyperscreen; To Be Unveiled In January 2021
Mercedes-Benz has released a new teaser to announce the next-gen infotainment system for its cars. Christened, the MBUX Hyperscreen, the new technology will be unveiled through a digital event on January 7, 2021, followed by a second showcase at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show, on January 11, which again, will be a digital event.
Daimler India Launches Start-Up Sparks, A Platform For Early Stage Start-Ups To Pitch Their Ideas
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has announced the launch of a global competition 'Startup Sparks' for early-stage start-ups to pitch their ideas. The new start-up incubator evolved from the company's internal innovation platform 'The Farm', will focus on the fields of Electric Vehicles and Alternate Mobility, Connectivity and Servitization, Future Mobility, and Customised Applications and Industrial Products.
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.