New Cars

Cyrus Dhabhar

Jan 2, 2018, 5:21 AM

China Bans 553 Cars Over High Fuel Consumption

In a heavy push towards greener vehicle production and reduced emissions, the Chinese government has banned the production of 553 cars, mainly sedans for failure to meet a certain pre-described fuel economy figure. The announcement was made by the China Vehicle Technology Service Centre and includes cars from several global automakers like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, General Motors and Volkswagen. The list also includes cars that do not meet certain new emissions standards that have been recently prescribed for cars in China. The list of banned cars has not been completely revealed though, although most on the list are said to be of the sedan body style. The ban on production has come into effect on January 1, 2018. Incidentally, in 2017, the sale of electric vehicles in China has grown by over 50 per cent to over 3.36 lakh units a year and is expected to grow even further this year.

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  car&bike Team | Dec 30, 2017

  Audi Q8 Spotted Testing In India

  The upcoming Audi Q8 coupe-SUV has been spotted testing in India again without disguise. The Q8 is expected to make is debut next year and it will rival the likes of the X6.

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Dec 30, 2017

  Volkswagen Makes More Than 60 Lakh Cars In 2017

  In an all time record, Volkswagen has announced that by December 31, 2017, it will make its 6 millionth car of the year. The 6 million (or 60 lakh) cars a year number is possibly one of the largest manufacturing figures ever recorded in the history of the automotive industry and is only taking into consideration the Volkswagen brand and not the Volkswagen Group as a whole which, of course, will register a much higher total figure. The production boost has been headed by the likes of popular models like the Golf, Polo, Jetta and the Passat but has also been boosted by several new launches in 2017. Since inception more than 70 years ago, Volkswagen have made a total of over 150 million cars since the original Beetle first rolled off the assembly line.

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  car&bike Team | Dec 30, 2017

  2018 Mahindra XUV500 Spotted Testing With New Headlamps

  A test mule of this upcoming refreshed Mahindra XUV500 has been recently spotted in India again with new headlamps and some revised features. The updates are likely to include a redesigned grille, and revised taillamps along with more powerful diesel engine.

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  Seshan Vijayraghvan | Dec 29, 2017

  Ford Figo Cross: 10 Things We Know So Far

  Here all that we know about the upcoming crossover from Ford India - the Ford Figo Cross. The crossover will sit above the Figo hatchback and is expected to go on sale in India in 2018.

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  car&bike Team | Dec 28, 2017

  2018 Indian Auto Expo: Mercedes-Benz India Reveals Line-Up

  Mercedes-Benz India today announced its line-up for the upcoming Auto Expo 2018. The carmaker will also be showcasing the E-Class All Terrain estate wagon and Concept EQ electric concept. The highlight, however, will be the launch of the 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class facelift and the Maybach S 650.

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  car&bike Team | Dec 28, 2017

  Next-Gen BMW 1 Series Spotted During Cold Weather Testing

  The next-gen BMW 1 Series was recently spotted undergoing cold weather testing just months after the facelift version was unveiled. The next-gen 1 Series is expected to to be unveiled in the latter half of 2018 and will see some resemblance to the new X2.

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  car&bike Team | Dec 28, 2017

  Mahindra TUV300 Plus Specifications And Engine Details Leaked Ahead Of Launch

  The specification and engine details of the Mahindra TUV300 Plus have been leaked online. The SUV will be a 9-seater and 403 mm longer than the standard sub-4 metre TUV300. Mahindra will launch the TUV300 Plus in India in early 2018.

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Dec 28, 2017

  GST Cess: Bill Allowing Cess Increase On Luxury Cars Passed By Lok Sabha

  In yet another unexpected move, the Lok Sabha has approved a bill to hike Cess on luxury vehicles from 15 per cent to 25 per cent. The Cess will be applicable along with the 28 per cent GST that is already applicable on cars that are over the 4-metre length category. In a statement, the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that the Cess on luxury cars has been increased in order to compensate states for revenue loss on account of implementation of the Goods and Services Tax or GST. This bill will now officially replace the ordinance, which was issued in September by the GST council that increased the GST on cars over the 4-metre length bracket.

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