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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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Maruti Suzuki Positive About October 2019 Sales
The festive season in India has always offered a substantial boost to car sales in the country. Especially, with the massive slowdown witnessed in the last few months, carmakers are hoping for things to turn around, and Maruti Suzuki is certainly one among them.
Hyundai Santro Anniversary Edition Launched; Prices Start At Rs. 5.16 Lakh
Hyundai India has announced the launch of the Santro Anniversary Edition model in India, priced at Rs. 5.16 lakh to Rs. 5.74 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new special edition model celebrates the first anniversary of the new-gen Santro's arrival, which was also launched on October 23, last year.
Bajaj Auto Ends Q2 FY2020 With A Profit Of Rs. 1402 Crore
Pune-based Bajaj Auto today release its financial statement for the second quarter of Financial Year 2019-20, which ended with September 30, 2019. The popular two-wheeler manufacturer ended the second quarter with an unaudited profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 1402.42 crore, registering a growth of almost 18 per cent, as against the Rs. 1,152.48 crore profit achieved during the same period last financial year.
2019 Tokyo Motor Show: Next-Gen Honda Jazz (Fit) Unveiled
Honda Motor Company has finally pulled the wraps off the next-generation 2020 Jazz (known as the Fit in some markets) at the Tokyo Motor Show. Globally, the new fourth-generation Honda Jazz/Fit model will be offered in five trim options and a new hybrid system.
Next-Gen Hyundai i20 Spotted Testing In India; To Come With Rear Disc Brakes
The next-generation Hyundai i20 premium hatchback was recently spotted testing in India. Expected to be launched at the upcoming Auto Expo 2020, this is the third-generation avatar of the i20, and interestingly, as hinted by the spy photos, the car will come with rear disc brakes as well.
India's Two-Wheeler Exports Grew 4% In First Half Of FY2019-20
Amidst slowdown in domestic sales, India's two-wheeler exports have recently witnessed 4 per cent growth in the first half (H1) of the financial year 2019-20 (FY 2019-20). According to the data shared by the Society of India Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the total two-wheeler exports, including motorcycles, scooters and mopeds, reached 17,93,957 units in the H1 of the current fiscal year, as against the 17,23,280 units exported during the same period in the financial year 2018-19.
Next-Gen Honda Jazz (Fit) Images Leaked Ahead Of Tokyo Motor Show Debut
Ahead of its official unveiling at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show 2019, images of the next-generation Honda Jazz, also known as the Honda Fit in certain markets, have leaked online. In fact, the car seen in this new leaked photo is the new-gen Honda Jazz/Fit Electric Hybrid version.
All-Electric Jaguar I-Pace Becomes The First Race eTaxi At Nurburgring
Jaguar Land Rover has announced becoming the first manufacturer to offer an all-electric Race e-Taxi at the legendary Nurburgring circuit, with the Jaguar I-Pace. Like the regular race taxi experience, here too professional drivers will take thrill-seeking passengers around the world's most famous and demanding Formula One race track in the all-wheel-drive zero-emissions Jaguar I-Pace. The company says that with the introduction of the first all-electric Race eTaxi it has taken another step in Jaguar's electrification strategy, offering people a different experience with its award-winning I-Pace electric car.
Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Unveiled; Deliveries To Commence From January 2020
Bajaj Auto today unveiled its first electric scooter for the Indian market, under its new electric vehicle division, Urbanite. Christened the Bajaj Chetak, after the company's iconic scooter, the new electric two-wheeler will be manufactured at the manufacturer's Chakan plant.
Bajaj Urbanite Electric Vehicle Brand India Launch Live Updates
Bajaj Auto today announced the introduction of its new electric mobility brand - Urbanite, with the unveiling of its first electric scooter - Bajaj Chetak.
Hyundai Creta E+, EX Variants Now Get The More Powerful 1.6-Litre Diesel Engine
Hyundai India has silently introduced its 1.6-litre U2 CRDi diesel engine with the E+ and EX variants of the Hyundai Creta. Previously the engine was only available from the S AT variant and above, however, now even the entry-level models (E+ and EX) get the bigger 1.6-litre oil burner, albeit only with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Toyota Vellfire Luxury MPV Spotted In India
The new Toyota Vellfire luxury MPV has been recently spotted in India again, ahead of its official arrival. Expected to be launched in India sometime in the current fiscal year, the luxury MPV seems to been spotted in some parking lot, possibly in Bengaluru, given temporary Karnataka TC number plate.
2020 Isuzu D-Max Pick-Up Truck Range Revealed In Thailand
Isuzu Motors has finally pulled the wraps off the next-gen 2020 D-Max pick-up truck range in Thailand, ahead of the SUV's official debut slated for October 19. Globally, the D-Max pick-up truck has been in the market since 2011 and is finally getting a generation upgrade after 8 years.
Kawasaki Z H2 Supercharged Motorcycle Spotted Ahead Of Official Debut
Images of the upcoming all-new Kawasaki Z H2 Supercharged motorcycle have recently leaked online ahead of the bike's official debut, slated for October 23, 2019. As the 'Z' moniker suggests, this will be the naked cousin of the supercharged supersport motorcycle, the Kawasaki Ninja H2, making it a very interesting proposition.
Over 42,000 Hyundai Venue SUVs Sold In 5 Months; Bags Over 75,000 Bookings
The Hyundai Venue has now become the country's top-selling utility vehicle based on the SUV's cumulative sales numbers for the last five months, which is now over 42,000 units. Between May and September 2019 Hyundai India sold 42,681 units of the Venue, and so far, the company has also received over 75,000 bookings for the new subcompact SUV.
Next-Gen Skoda Rapid Teased
Skoda Auto might have replaced the Rapid range with the Scala in Europe and several other markets, but the company will continue to have the Skoda Rapid nameplate in select markets like Russia and China. It's expected to unveil the next-gen Skoda Rapid sometime in late 2019.
2019 Skoda Octavia Onyx Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 19.99 Lakh
Skoda Auto India has announced the launch of the 2019 Octavia Onyx edition which has been priced at Rs. 19.99 lakh to Rs. 21.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
Lamborghini Huracan Evo Spyder Launched In India, Priced At Rs. 4.1 Crore
Compared to the regular coupe version, the Lamborghini Huracan Evo Spyder is 120 kg heavier, and a major chunk of that additional weight is courtesy of the roof mechanism.
Mahindra Bolero Power+ Special Edition Model Launched For Festive Season
A new special edition model of the Mahindra Bolero Power+ has been launched in India for this festive season. The new special edition model will be available across all variants of the Bolero Power+ and will come with a premium of Rs. 22,000 over the asking price of the regular models.
Over 2.7 Lakh Maruti Suzuki Ciaz Sold In India In 5 Years
One of the country's popular C-segment sedans, the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, has completed 5 years in the Indian market, with over 2.7 lakh units sold so far.
