About Seshan Vijayraghvan
- 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 Xcent Spotted Testing In Dual Tone Colour
Images of the next-generation Hyundai Xcent subcompact sedan have surfaced online, and this time around we get to see the car in new dual-tone colour. Although heavily camouflaged, the car appears to be nearing production stage and a deeper look at the exposed areas reveal the metallic black roof and the light blue body colour of the car.
Maruti Suzuki And Toyota To Set Up Vehicle Dismantling And Recycling Unit
Maruti Suzuki India and Toyota Tsusho Group have announced setting up a new vehicle dismantling and recycling unit. The new joint venture, christened Maruti Suzuki Toyotsu India Private Limited (MSTI), which will set up the new unit, will be owned by the two companies with 50-50 per cent equity.
All-New Toyota Raize Subcompact SUV Launched In Japan
Toyota Motor Corporation has finally unveiled its all-new sub-4 meter SUV for the Japanese market. Christened Toyota Raize, the new subcompact SUV has officially gone on sale in Japan 1,679,000 Yen to 2,282,200 Yen and will be available in only one engine and transmission option.
EICMA 2019: Ducati DesertX Scrambler Concept Unveiled
Ducati Motorcycles has pulled the wraps off the new concept scrambler motorcycle at the ongoing EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan, Italy. Christened the Ducati DesertX Concept, the new scrambler motorcycle is said to be inspired by Ducati's iconic motorcycles that competed in the Rally Raids in the 1990s, like the Paris-Dakar.
MG's Electric SUV For India To Be Called MG ZS EV; New Teaser Out
MG Motor India has come out with the first promotional video, teasing its upcoming electric vehicle, the MG ZS EV, earlier known as the eZS. Set to become the company's second product in India after the Hector, the new MG ZS EV will also be the company first fully electric SUV for the Indian market.
Audi Q5 And Q7 Get Special Price Cuts For Their 10th Anniversary In India
Audi India has announced special, reduced prices for the Audi Q5 and Q7 as the SUVs complete 10 years in the Indian market. Under the company's new "Limited period Celebratory Pricing" offer, the Audi Q5 will now be available at the starting price of Rs. 49.99 lakh, while the prices for the Q7 will start at Rs. 68.99 lakh.
Fully-Electric Audi e-Tron SUV Tops Norway's October Car Sales
The fully-electric Audi e-Tron SUV has become the top-selling vehicle in Norway, for the month of October 2019. According to the registration data shared by the Norwegian Road Federation, the Ingolstadt-based carmaker delivered 879 units of the Audi e-Tron electric SUV in Norway last month.
Mahindra Has Retailed Almost 2000 Electric Vehicles In October 2019
Mahindra Electric, the EV arm of the utility vehicle manufacturer, Mahindra and Mahindra has retailed almost 2000 electric vehicles in India, in October 2019. According to a social media post by Pawan Goenka, MD & CEO, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd., the 2000 units are the cumulative sales between e-Verito, e-Alfa Mini, and Treo.
Car Sales October 2019: Tata Motors' Sales Drop 34% Despite A Positive Festive Month
Tata Motors has released the sales numbers for October 2019, during which the company's total sales stood at 41,354 units, including both domestic and export markets, registering a decline of 33.5 per cent. In comparison, the company's cumulative sales for October 2018 stood at 62,264 vehicles.
Car Sales October 2019: Toyota India Reports 5% Drop In Total Sales
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has officially released the sales numbers for the month of October, during which the company total wholesales stood at 12610, registering a 5 per cent decline, as compared to the 13245 vehicles sold during the same month last year.
Car Sales October 2019: Maruti Suzuki Grows 4.5% Backed By Festive Sales
Maruti Suzuki India has released the sales numbers for the month of October and after several months of de-growth, the company has finally reported a decent 4.5 per cent rise in volumes. Last month Maruti Suzuki India's total sales stood at 153,435 units, as compared to the 146,766 units sold during the same month last year.
Car Sales October 2019: Over 3500 Units Of The MG Hector Sold Last Month
MG Motor India today announced selling over 3500 units of the MG Hector SUV in India during the month of October 2019. Last month, which ended with October 31, the company retailed a total of 3536 units of the popular mid-size connected SUV.
Tata H7X (Buzzard) Cabin Uncovered In New Spy Photos
A prototype model of Tata Motors' HX7 based SUV, the 7-seater version of the Harrier, was recently spotted testing in India, and this time around we even get a small sneak-peek at the SUVs cabin as well. While the carmaker has already revealed the SUV at the Geneva Motor Show, with the nameplate of Tata Buzzard that name is reserved for the global market, and the India-spec model is likely to get a different name.
2020 Skoda Octavia RS Image Leaked Ahead Of Official Debut
An image of the 2020 Skoda Octavia RS has leaked online on one of the international forums dedicated to the Czech carmaker. The new image gives us a clear view of the car and appears to be a studio photo of the upcoming new-gen Octavia RS, which also indicates that the car will be revealed alongside the regular new-gen Octavia in November.
2020 Land Rover Defender Spotted Testing In India
After making its global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the new-generation Land Rover Defender SUV has now reached our shores. Recently, a pre-production model of the off-road SUV was spotted testing in India, and like the global test mules, this one too was heavily camouflaged.
Race-Ready Lamborghini Urus ST-X Unveiled; Will Make Racing Debut In 2020
Lamborghini has finally revealed the final race-ready version of the Urus ST-X concept that was showcased last year. Set to make its racing debut next year, the Italian marque says that the new Lamborghini Urus ST-X will be the first Super SUV in the world of racing.
Tata Motors Posts Smaller Q2 Loss Of Rs. 217 Crore Due To Boost In JLR Sales In China
Tata Motors has officially come out with its financial results for the second quarter of Financial Year 2019-20. The home-grown automaker has reported a loss of Rs. 216.56 crore, beating the street's expectation by a huge margin, which predicted a loss of Rs. 1200 to Rs. 1500 crore.
2020 Volkswagen Golf Breaks Cover With 5 Hybrid Powertrain Options
The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf has officially been unveiled and with the new-gen model, VW has started a hybrid offensive. The new VW Golf comes in five hybrid drive versions, out of which three will be mild-hybrid versions, while the other two will be plug-in hybrid models.
Exclusive: Skoda Kodiaq RS To Be Launched In India In 2020
Between 2020 and 2021, the Volkswagen Group will be launching up to 10 new SUVs, across its group brands in India, and we finally have the confirmation that the Skoda Kodiaq RS will be one among them.
Diwali Discounts 2019: Best Offers On Two-Wheelers This Festive Season
It's Diwali week, and the festive mood is stronger than ever with the discounts and offers currently offered on motorcycles and scooters in India. 2019 saw some of the most interesting and value for money launches in the two-wheeler space, making this festive season the right time buy a new vehicle.