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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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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).
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.
