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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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2021 MG Hector Facelift Spotted Testing Again
Spy photos of a heavily camouflaged test mule of the MG Hector have recently surfaced online. The SUV appears to come with some minor tweaks, which raises the question of whether Morris Garages India has already started working on a mid-life facelift for the SUV.
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 'Black Shadow' Edition Launched In India, Priced At Rs. 42.30 Lakh
BMW has introduced a new limited-edition model of its smallest sedan, the 2 Series Gran Coupe in India. Christened BMW 2 Series Black Shadow Edition, the car will be available for online booking from December 7, 2020, onwards, and it has been priced at Rs. 42.30 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
Nissan Magnite Subcompact SUV: Which Variant To Buy?
Nissan offers the new Magnite in four trims - XE, XL, XV and XV Premium, which are further classified into 20 different grades, based on optional trims, engines and transmission choices. We believe the XV trim offers the most value on paper, and here's why.
Porsche Appoints Manolito Vujicic As The New Head Of Its India Division
Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE has announced appointing Manolito Vujicic as the new Head of its Division in India.
Nissan Magnite Subcompact SUV Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 4.99 Lakh
The long-anticipated Nissan Magnite has finally gone on sale in India. It's the first sub-4 metre SUV from the Japanese carmaker in India, and Nissan offers the new Magnite in four key variants - XE, XL, XV and XV Premium.
Car Sales November 2020: Tata Motors Registers 8% Decline Over October; Sells 21,641 Units
Tata Motors has released the sales numbers for the month of November 2020, during which the company sold 21,641 passenger cars in India. Compared to 23,617 units the company sold in October 2020, Tata registered a Month-on-Month drop of 8 per cent.
Nissan Magnite Subcompact SUV: Price Expectation
The Nissan Magnite subcompact SUV is all set to go on sale in India tomorrow, on December 2, and it will be the first sub-4 metre SUV from the Japanese carmaker in the country. Here's what we expect from the company with regards to the SUV's pricing.
Car Sales November 2020: Mahindra's Utility Vehicle Sales Drop 2% Over October 2020
Mahindra and Mahindra has released the sales numbers for November 2020, during which the company's Utility Vehicles (UV) sales accounted for 17,971 units. Although it grew 27 per cent compared to 14,161 units sold in November 2019, as against 18,317 UVs sold in October 2020, Mahindra saw a M-o-M decline of almost 2 per cent.
CV Sales November 2020: Ashok Leyland Registers 5 Per Cent Y-o-Y Growth
Home-grown commercial vehicle manufacture, Ashok Leyland has released the sales numbers for the month of November 2020, during which the company's total volumes stood at 10,659 units.
Car Sales November 2020: Maruti Suzuki Domestic Sales Decline By 2.4% Y-o-Y
Maruti Suzuki India, the country's largest carmaker, has released the sales numbers for November 2020, during which the company's total sales stood at 1,53,223 vehicles.
2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid Facelift Unveiled In Europe
Toyota has unveiled the updated 2021 Camry Hybrid sedan for the European markets.
Suzuki S-Presso Sold In South Africa Claimed To Be Safer Than India-Spec Car
Replying to customer concerns about S-Presso's safety standard, post the Global NCAP crash results, Suzuki Auto South Africa's official handles have commented on social media saying that the model sold there are safer than the ones sold in India.
Actor John Abraham Adds A BMW S 1000 RR And Honda CBR1000RR-R To His Garage
Bollywood actor John Abraham has recently added two new motorcycles to his superbike collection, which include the BMW S 1000 RR, and the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade.
Ashok Leyland Reveals Its Global EV Plans; Renames Optare Group As Switch Mobility
Home-grown commercial vehicle manufacturer, Ashok Leyland, has announced its global electric vehicle plans, under which the company has renamed its UK-based subsidiary, Optare Group as Switch Mobility. Under the new brand, the company plans to expand its global EV footprint and also introduce new mobility services.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids, Ashok Leyland And IIT Madras Team Up For New E-Bus Pilot
Hitachi ABB Power Grids has announced signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Ashok Leyland and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras for a new e-mobility pilot. The three parties will collaborate to run an electric bus (e-bus) pilot designed for sustainable in-campus commute IITM's students and staff.
All-Electric Volvo XC40 Recharge Coming To India In 2021
Volvo Cars has confirmed that it will bring the new XC40 Recharge electric SUV to India in 2021. It's the electric version of the company's popular compact SUV XC40, and it was just last month that the company began the production of the SUV at its plant in Ghent, Belgium.
Hyundai Micro SUV, Codenamed AX1, Spotted Again In Korea
A new spy photo of Hyundai's all-new micro SUV, codenamed AX1, has surfaced online, and this time around, the car shows a bit more of its skin as well. Looking at the car, one might say it looks like a downscaled version of the Venue.
Mahindra First Choice Services To Become A Subsidiary Of TVS Automobile Solutions
Mahindra and Mahindra has announced entering a new partnership with automotive aftermarket player TVS Automobile Solutions to integrate its service arm, the Mahindra First Choice Services (MFCSL).
Upcoming Car Launches In December 2020
We have already seen several important launches this year like the new-gen Hyundai i20, Mercedes-Benz EQC electric SUV, the Audi Q2, and the Kia Sonet to name just a few. That said, we are yet to witness a few more car launches before the year ends and here's the list of upcoming cars which are set to go on sale in India in December 2020.
Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran To Ride The Jawa Forty Two In His Next Movie 'Cold Case'
Malayalam cinema actor, Prithviraj Sukumaran, will be seen riding the popular Jawa Forty Two motorcycle in his next investigative thriller Cold Case. The actor, who started shooting for the movie last month has posted the latest still from the upcoming movie, which shows him sitting on a matte finished Galactic Green Jawa Forty Two.
