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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hyundai Motor India has issued a voluntary recall for the Kona Electric SUV to inspect the car's battery management system (BMS).
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 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 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 Middle East and Africa FZE has announced appointing Manolito Vujicic as the new Head of its Division in India.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Toyota has unveiled the updated 2021 Camry Hybrid sedan for the European markets.
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.
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.
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 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.
