The second-generation Audi Q3 scored a commendable 95 per cent in adult occupant protection and 86 per cent in child occupant protection along with 85 per cent score in safety assist systems.
It is always a moment when Rolls Royce rolls out something new of its Goodwood plant and the Cullinan is rather special. It's the only SUV in the world which proudly embodies the 'Spirit Of Ecstasy' on its hood and stands testimony to the popularity that SUVs have garnered. It's the pinnacle in SUVs and has been finally launched in India after making its global debut in May this year. Prices for the Rolls Royce Cullinan start at Rs. 6.95 crore (ex-showroom, India) and Rolls Royce has kept a limited stock for our market which will be shipped according to the order. We have been lucky enough to hang around with the Cullinan for some time and have observed some elements which set it apart from other SUVs.
Tata Motors' upcoming premium hatchback, codenames 45X, have recently surfaced online. Expected to be launched sometime in 2019, the test mule was seen with a bunch of production-ready parts, especially the taillamps, which we were able to see in the earlier test mules.
Majority of the carmakers have witnessed subdued sales in the month of November this year. Country's two top three carmakers- Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors have reported a marginal decline in sales while Mahindra has recorded a nominal growth. Honda is the only carmaker which has posted a healthy growth of 10 per cent while Toyota and Ford have recorded de-growth of 5.87 per cent and 18.25 per cent respectively. The auto sales in November took a hit due to several macro and micro economic factors, rise in fuel prices being the prime reason further followed by one-time insurance payment. According to the FADA report, the festival season sales were also down as the general sentiment among car buyers was not positive.
The Tata Harrier is one of the most anticipated launches from Tata Motors in recent times and hopes are high from the automaker's all-new compact SUV. After multiple teasers and a full exterior reveal of the car, the automaker has finally pulled the wraps on the specifications, dimensions and features list of Harrier that will be going on sale in January 2019. The SUV is based on the newly developed OMEGARC platform and be taking on the Hyundai Creta, Renault Captur, Jeep Compass and the upcoming Nissan Kicks. Tata says the SUV has been tested for 2.2 million kilometres across varying terrains and weather conditions. Ahead of its launch soon, here's look at the dimensions, engine specifications and features on the new Tata Harrier.
Jaguar India have launched a new variant of the flagship XJ in India. The new Jaguar XJ50 has been made specifically to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the XJ model and will be priced at Rs 1.11 Crore (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new Jaguar XJ50 gets a bunch of upgrades as compared to the standard model and is available with only a diesel engine option. The new Jaguar XJ50 will be available in four colours and will take on the likes of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BMW 7 Series, Audi A8 and the Lexus LS500 as the flagship sedan offering.
Rolls Royce Cullinan, the British luxury automaker's first-ever all-terrain vehicle, has been officially launched in India. Priced at Rs. 6.95 Crore (ex-showroom, India) the new Cullinan is the first all-terrain SUV model from the company.
The all-new Nissan Kicks is gearing up to be launched in India soon, and Nissan India has been actively promoting the compact SUV to keep the buzz alive. Now, the company has announced that the new Nissan Kicks will be the official car for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup.
Mercedes-AMG has revealed the new 2020 AMG GT at the 2018 L.A. Auto Show and the new model has received styling updates along with technological and performance upgrades. The 2020 Mercedes AMG GT will be available in the GT, GT C, GTR and a new top ranging and even more manic GTR Pro trim. However, the 2020 Mercedes AMG GT more mature than manic, especially in the matte grey paintwork it is showcased in. It's still a two-door sports car and the Panamericana grille has also been retained but is more angular at the edges and the headlights have also been re-worked- essentially has been borrowed from the AMG GT 4-door.On the AMG GT C, the rear has been tweaked so minutely that it's hard to differentiate and the only thing which comes quite apparent at the rear is the new tailpipes.
