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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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Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Confirmed For India
Porsche India has confirmed that it will launch the Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid soon. Based on the new-generation Panamera Turbo, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid gets the same 4.0 litre V8 engine paired to an electric motor. Price of the car will be announced in coming weeks but deliveries will begin in 2018.
Actor Boman Irani Gifts Himself The New 2017 Jaguar XF
Bollywood actor Boman Irani recently took the delivery of his brand new Jaguar XF sedan. The car was handed over to him by Rohit Suri, Managing Director & President, Jaguar Land Rover India Ltd. The Jaguar XF purchased by the renowned Bollywood actor is the latest 2016 model which was launched in India late last year in September.
Porsche Panamera Turbo Launched At Rs. 1.96 Crore
The 2017 edition of the Porsche Panamera Turbo has been launched at Rs. 1.6 crore. It gets a host of updates compared to the previous generation and has been built around Porsche's MSB architecture.
2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo: 10 Things You Should Know
The new 2017 Porsche Panamera Turbo has been launched in India starting at Rs. 1.96 crore (ex-showroom, Delhi). While we have told you a lot about the new-gen Panamera range in our earlier reports, here are the 10 things that you need to know about the Porsche Panamera Turbo in particular.
Maruti Suzuki India Now Has Over 2000 Sales Outlets In India
Maruti Suzuki India now has over 2000 sales outlets in India, which includes the existing Maruti Suzuki channel, Nexa, Commercial and True Value dealerships. The expansion is in line with the company's strategy to sell 20 lakh (2 million) units by the year 2020.
2017 Audi A3 Facelift Launch Date Revealed
2017 Audi A3 sedan is all set to be launched in India on the 6th of April 2017. The facelifted A3 sedan will be the carmaker's third launch this year out the ten new products planned for 2017. The A3 is the entry-level sedan in the Audi India's line-up and the 2017 model comes with a few cosmetic updates, some new features and a new petrol engine as well.
Honda WR-V vs Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza: Specifications Comparison
While we have already pitted the Honda WR-V with the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza in real world conditions, but here we'll see which one of the two makes a better case for itself on paper.
Mahindra's Upcoming MPV Codenamed U321 Spotted Testing
Mahindra is working on a Toyota Innova Crysta rival. Codenamed as U321, the new full-size MPV was recently spotted testing around Chennai covered in heavy camouflage. The new MPV appears to be bigger than the company's Mahindra Xylo and is expected feature and seven-seater or an eight-seater layout.
India's Longest Road Tunnel Will Be Open For Public Usage By March-End
The new twin-tube tunnel on the new Jammu-Srinagar National Highway four-lane project is reportedly ready for public usage and will soon be open to traffic. At 9.2 km, this is the longest road tunnel in the country and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate the highway tunnel by month-end.
Next-Gen Volkswagen Polo Caught On Camera Sans Camouflage
The new-gen Volkswagen Polo was spotted in South Africa and the car is expected to hit the global markets later this year, possibly after a debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. India, however, is likely to get the new-gen Volkswagen Polo only in 2018.
2017 Honda City Bags 14,000 Orders; Over 40% Bookings For The ZX Variant
It's been just over a month since the launch of the 2017 Honda City facelift and the car has already received over 14,000 bookings. Honda Cars India says that over 40 per cent of the bookings for the car has come for the top-of-the-line ZX variant.
Toyota Corolla Altis Facelift Launched In India Priced At Rs. 15.87 Lakh
The Toyota Corolla Altis facelift has finally gone on sale in India priced at Rs. 15.87 lakh to Rs. 19.91 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Corolla Altis has been one of the most successful sedans in its segment and in its new avatar, the Toyota Corolla Altis is now better equipped to compete with the like of the new-gen Hyundai Elantra and the Skoda Octavia.
New-Gen Chevrolet Beat Spotted Testing In India Sans Camouflage
The new-gen Chevrolet Beat will come with a new design, improved styling and a host of new features making it more contemporary. Ahead of its official launch, the new Chevy Beat has been spotted testing in India and this time the car was caught without any camouflage.
Skoda Kodiaq Spotted Testing In India For The First Time
Skoda Kodiaq, the much anticipated seven-seater SUV from the Czech carmaker has already arrived in India and has been spotted in the country for the first time without any camouflage. The Kodiaq will mark Skoda's entry into the full-sized SUV space in rivalling the likes of Ford Endeavour and Toyota Fortuner.
BS IV Compliant TVS Jupiter Launched: Prices Start At Rs. 49,666
TVS Jupiter, the popular 110 cc scooter from the home-grown two-wheeler manufacturer has been launched in India with an updated BS-IV compliant engine. The prices remain unchanged with the base variant launched at Rs. 49,666 and the top-of-the-line ZX variant with disc brake priced at Rs. 53,666 (All ex-showroom, Delhi).
Could This Be The New Volvo S40 Premium Compact Sedan?
Volvo S40, the much anticipated compact sedan from the Swedish carmaker appears to have made a guest appearance in the company's latest safety videos. And the car used to demonstrate the new safety technology is the video looks very similar to Volvo's 40.2 Concept, which previews the upcoming Volvo S40 sedan.
Honda WR-V: 10 Things You Need To Know
Honda Cars India is set to launch the all-new Honda WR-V subcompact SUV/crossover next week. Slated to be launched on the 16th of March 2017, the new sub-4 metre WR-V comes with a bold SUV-like styling with several segment-first features. Now we have already driven the new Honda WR-V and know what the car has to offer. So here are 10 things that you should know about the soon-to-be-launched Honda WR-V.
2017 Audi Q3 Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 34.2 Lakh
Audi India today launched the facelifted 2017 Audi Q3 in the country starting at Rs. 34.2 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new Audi Q3 facelift, the crossover-SUV comes with better styling, new features and a pair of new 2.0 litre TDI engines in different states of tune.
Tata Tigor Launch Date Announced
Tata Tigor, the long awaited subcompact sedan from the home-grown automaker is all set to be launched in India on 29th of March 2017. Essentially a sedan version of the company's top-selling hatchback, Tata Tiago, the company calls the Tigor a Styleback and it will be positioned below the Tata Zest.
Geneva Motor Show 2017: Skoda Octavia RS 245 Unveiled
It was just last month that Skoda introduced us to the very exciting Octavia RS 245. Now the car has finally made its public debut at the Geneva International Motor Show 2017 in all its glory. So what's so exciting about it? Well, for starters, the new Skoda Octavia RS 245 is the quickest-ever factory made Octavia to be built by the Czech automaker. Featuring a 2.0 litre TSI engine under the hood, the Octavia RS 245 can do a 0-100 kmph sprint in mere 6.6 seconds. This surely makes it one heck of a ride.
