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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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Skoda Auto Trademarks 5 New Product Names In India
According to some recent listings on the Ministry of Commerce & Industry's Patent Design and Trademarks website, Skoda Auto has trademarked up to 5 new product names in India this year. The names include - Konarq, Kliq, Karmiq, Kosmiq, and Kushaq.
Top 5 Cars Launched In 2020
The year 2020 saw some of the most important car launches, and here are the Top 5 cars that went on sale during this pandemic-stricken year.
Skoda Rapid's Rider Variant Sold Out For 2020; Temporarily Removed From The Website
Skoda Auto India has recently removed the price of the entry-level Rider variant of the Rapid sedan from its official website. The company has told carandbike that Skoda has exhausted all the Rider variants allocated for 2020, and that is why it has been temporarily removed from the website.
Upcoming Tata Micro SUV, Codenamed HBX, Spotted With Production-Spec Two-Tone Alloys
Tata Motors plans to launch a range of new products in 2021, and that includes the company's new entry-level micro SUV, which has been codenamed HBX. Now, the car has been spied on a number of occasions, but this time around we have come across spy photos that reveal a set of new dual-tone alloy wheel, and these appear to be production-spec units.
Henrik Fisker Starts Designing His Next Vehicle, Says It Will Be "Radical"
Renowned car designer and the Chairman and CEO of Fisker Inc., Henrik Fisker, has recently tweeted announcing that he has started designing his next vehicle, staying that his new creation will be "Radical!" He has posted a photo of what appears to be a headlamp cluster featuring twin LED units, while the body panel around it gets a nice sculpted look with sharp lines.
Ford Ranger Pick-Up Truck With Raptor-Style Body Kit Spotted In India
Ford Motor Company's popular pick-up truck, the Ford Ranger, has been spotted in India without any camouflage. Interestingly though, the vehicle has been modified with body kit and decals to make it look like the performance-spec Ranger Raptor.
India's First New-Gen Rolls-Royce Ghost Has Been Spotted In The Country
After making its global debut in September 2020, the second-gen Rolls-Royce Ghost has now already reached our shores. The new Ghost will be offered in two body types - standard wheelbase and long wheelbase, with prices starting at Rs. 6.95 crore.
Skoda Rapid Achieves Nearly 12 Per Cent Market Share In The Compact Sedan Segment: Zac Hollis
Skoda Auto India said that it is very pleased with the reception the 2020 Rapid has received, and as of November 2020, the car holds almost 12 per cent market share in the compact sedan segment.
Roger Dubuis Launches Lamborghini Huracan STO Inspired Limited Edition Watch
Swiss watchmaker, Roger Dubuis, has launched its new Excalibur range of watches inspired by the recently unveiled Lamborghini Huracan STO supercar, called the Excalibur Spider Huracan STO.
Skoda To Have 130 Touchpoints In India By June 2021
Skoda Auto India is gearing up for its India 2.0 Project, which will see the brand bring in a range of new models. As part of the preparation, the company is also working on expanding its network in India and it plans to add over 30 new touchpoints in the next six months alone.
Piaggio Ape' Xtra LDX+ Diesel 3-Wheeler Launched With Extended 6 Feet Deck
Piaggio Vehicles Private Ltd (PVPL) has announced the launch of a new diesel-powered three-wheeler for the cargo segment, the Ape' Xtra LDX+, which will come with a longer 6 feet deck area.
Vehicle Registrations Drop Almost 19% In November 2020; Sees 29% M-o-M Growth Over October
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) today released the monthly vehicle registration data for November 2020, during which the industry saw a cumulative drop of 19.29 per cent.
Ampere Electric Appoints Thiruppathy Srinivasan As CTO And Head of Manufacturing
Ampere Electric, the wholly-owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton, has announced appointing Thiruppathy Srinivasan as the company's new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of Manufacturing. Srinivasan will join Ampere with immediate effect.
Lamborghini Huracan STO Unveiled
The new Lamborghini Huracan STO recently made its debut and it is the official replacement for the Huracan Performante. The STO in the name stands for Super Trofeo Omologata, which essentially implies that the car is a road-legal version of Squadra Corse's race cars based on the V10 machine.
Tata Tigor Turbo Petrol Model Spotted Testing In India
Recently a camouflaged Tata Tigor was spotted testing in India, and this new test mule appears to the upcoming turbo petrol variant of the subcompact sedan.
Renault Offers Year-End Benefits Of Up To Rs. 70,000 On The Duster, Triber And Kwid
Renault India has rolled out special year-end offers for its entire line-up, which currently includes the Kwid hatchback, Triber subcompact MPV, and the Duster compact SUV. This December, the carmaker is offering special benefits on all three models, along with additional corporate discounts, and special offers for rural customers.
Airflow Inside Car May Help Suppress Transmission Of Airborne Diseases Like Coronavirus: Study
A study conducted by Science Advances shows that optimal airflow inside car's cabin leads to better Air Change Rate (ACH) that could ultimately help in reducing the risk of transmitting airborne diseases between occupants.
Suzuki Burgman Street Electric Version Spotted Testing
Images of the electric version of the Suzuki Burgman Street scooter have surfaced online. The new photos reveal a couple of prototype models of the electric scooter undergoing testing in India, coloured in white with blue highlights.
Made-In-India Renault Kwid For South Africa Scores 2 Stars In Global NCAP Crash Test
The Global NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) has released the latest 'Safer Cars for Africa' crash test results, and one of the cars assessed by the safety watchdog was the Renault Kwid. The car has managed to achieve a 2-star safety rating for both adult and child occupant protection when crash-tested at a speed of 64 kmph.
Over 450 Hyundai Kona Electric SUVs To Be Recalled In India Over Faulty Battery System
Hyundai Motor India has issued a voluntary recall for the Kona Electric SUV to inspect the car's battery management system (BMS).
