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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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Next-Gen Hyundai i20 Spotted Testing In India Again
The third-generation Hyundai i20 was recently spotted while undergoing testing in India. This the second time the car has been spotted in India, and like before it's still heavily covered in camouflage. Expected to be introduced at the upcoming Auto Expo 2020, the new-gen Hyundai i20 will come with a host design and styling updates along with several new and updated features and equipment.
New Vehicle Registration Grew By 4% In October Backed By Strong Festive Sales
The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) today released the monthly vehicle registration data for October 2019. Last month the cumulative new vehicle registration grew by 4 per cent to 17,09,610 units, as against the 16,38,832 vehicles that were registered in October 2018.
Maruti Suzuki S-Presso Joins India's Top 10 Bestselling Cars List In 1 Just Month
The newly launched Maruti Suzuki S-Presso small car has recently become one of the top 10 bestselling cars in India, within a month of its market launch. The mini SUV, as Maruti Suzuki calls it, went on sale in India on September 30, 2019, and in October alone the company has sold 10,634 units of new S-Presso.
Tata Motors Bags An Order Of 500 Electric Vehicles From Lithium Urban Technologies
Tata Motors and Lithium Urban Technologies, India's largest electric vehicle (EV) fleet provider, have announced entering into a long-term partnership to offer electric mobility solutions in the market across passenger, mass transit and freight segments.
Kia's Venue-Rivalling Subcompact SUV, Codenamed QYI, Spotted In South Korea
Images of the prototype model of Kia's upcoming subcompact SUV, codenamed QYI, have recently surfaced online. The Hyundai Venue and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza-rivalling SUV was spotted testing in Kia's home market, South Korea, and it's slated to be launched in India sometime in 2020.
Tata Nexon EV Spotted Testing Ahead Of Early 2020 Launch
We have recently spotted testing the upcoming fully electric Tata Nexon EV, on the outskirts of Pune, Maharashtra. Slated to be launched early next year, in the Q4 of FY 2019-2020, the new electric SUV was seen in its distinctive blue camouflage, unlike the regular white camouflage seen on the 2020 Tata Nexon facelift, which was spotted a few days ago.
Hyundai Officially Starts Testing Aura Subcompact Sedan
Hyundai Motor India today officially commenced the road testing of its upcoming subcompact sedan, the Hyundai Aura. Expected to be the next-generation model of the Hyundai Xcent, the company today flagged-off the prototype model of the Aura sedan from its Chennai plant, which will be driven across India.
Over 13,000 Yamaha FZ 25 And Fazer 25 Recalled In India
India Yamaha Motor has issued a voluntary recall for 13,348 units of FZ 25 and Fazer 25 motorcycles. The Japanese two-wheeler maker says that this is a precautionary recall to address an issue related to the head cover bolt loosening in 12,620 units of FZ 25 and 728 units of Fazer 25 motorcycles.
Hyundai Teases New SUV Concept Ahead Of LA Auto Show Debut
Hyundai has teased its all-new Plug-in Hybrid SUV Concept ahead of its official debut at the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show 2019. Christened the Urban Vision Crossover Concept, Hyundai says that the new "ground-breaking" concept car will further add to the sensuousness and sportiness of the carmaker's existing global design language.
New Land Rover Defender To Star In Next James Bond Film 'No Time To Die'
A new video released by Jaguar Land Rover reveals that the recently unveiled new-gen Land Rover Defender will be staring in the upcoming James Bond film - No Time To Die. The new behind the scene video, which appears to be of an elaborate chase stunt sequence in the wilderness, has several Defender SUVs being used for some off-road stunts, with professional stunt drivers behind the wheel.
Tata Motors’ Global Wholesales Down By 19% In October 2019
Tata Motors Group has released its global wholesale sales numbers for the month of October 2019. The group's cumulative wholesales, including Jaguar Land Rover, stood at 89,108 vehicles, registering a decline of 19 per cent, as compared to the company's total wholesales from October 2018, which was around 1,10,009 units.
New-Gen Hyundai i20 Spotted Testing in India Again
Images of the next-generation Hyundai i20 have recently surfaced online, and this time around a couple of prototypes of the car have been spotted testing in India. Unlike the previously seen spy photos of the new-gen Hyundai i20, which features alloy wheels, the cars in these latest images are running on steel wheels with hub caps, but we do get a much closer look at the front section of the car.
Lithium Partners With Wipro For Pan-India Employee Transportation Services
Lithium Urban Technologies, one of India's largest electric vehicles fleet operators, has announced partnering with Wipro to offer employee transportation service to the tech giant's offices across the country. Lithium started servicing Wipro's Hyderabad campus in June 2018, and so far its electric cars have covered a cumulative distance of 40 lakh km and thus saving 800 metric ton (MT) of CO2e in a little over 1 year.
Hyundai Xcent To Be Replaced By New Subcompact Sedan 'Aura'
Hyundai India today announced the name of its upcoming sedan, which will be called the Aura. While the company hasn't revealed any specific details regarding the car, we believe Hyundai Aura will be the name of the next-generation Xcent subcompact sedan.
Next-Gen Hyundai i20 Spotted With Digital Instrument Cluster
Images of the next-generation Hyundai i20 have surfaced online, and this time around we get a glimpse of the car's interior as well. While we do not get to see the entire cabin, one of the spy photos confirms that the new-gen i20 will come with a digital instrument cluster.
2020 Tata Nexon Facelift Spotted Testing In India
A near-production prototype model of the 2020 Tata Nexon facelift has been spotted testing in India. Although heavily camouflaged, based on the exposed areas, the updated Tata Nexon appears to have gone through a considerable makeover with new, sharper styling cues, and a revised front section.
Audi Q8 SUV To Be Launched In India In January 2020
Early this year in August we had told you that Audi India plans to launch the Q8 by the end 2019, but the launch has now been deferred to January 2020. The long-anticipated Audi Q8 finally has a launch date, and the new coupe-SUV will go on sale in India on January 15.
Top-End Renault Triber RXZ Variant Now Gets 15-Inch Wheels As Standard
Renault India has silently updated the top-of-the-line RXZ variant of the Triber MPV with the bigger 15-inch wheels as part of standard fitment. Earlier these 15-inch wheels with the alloy-shaped wheel covers were only offered as part of the optional accessories for the RXZ trim of the Renault Triber.
Renault India Delivers Over 10,000 Triber MPVs In Just 2 Months
The Renault Triber subcompact 7-seater has achieved a new sales milestone in India by crossing the 10,000 deliveries mark, in just two months. The 10,001st Renault Triber was recently handed over to a customer at the company's Mumbai dealership, Benchmark Motors.
Okinawa Lite Slow Speed Electric Scooter Launched, Pricing At Rs. 59,990
Okinawa Scooters today announced the launch of its new slow speed electric scooter, Okinawa Lite. Priced at Rs. 59,990 (ex-showroom, Delhi) the new electric scooter is targeted towards youth and women buyers and will be suited for short distance commute within the city, like going to school, college, or shopping.
