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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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New-Gen Toyota Camry Unveiled At North American International Auto Show
20118 Toyota Camry recently broke cover at the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit and is set to go on sale in the US market as a 2018 model. The ASEAN-spec model, however, will be slightly different from the one showcased in the US and will be revealed later this year.
Benelli TNT 135 Spotted In India; Launch By March 2017
Benelli TNT 135 mini-bike was recently spotted in India for the first time during an advertisement shoot. Slated to be launched by March 2017, Benelli first showcased the new TNT 135 at the 2016 Auto Expo. In India, the Benelli 135 is expected to be priced between Rs. 1.3 lakh to Rs. 3 lakh.
CES 2017: Volkswagen Introduces Digital Key For Its Future Cars
Unveiling the future of digital personalisation for passenger cars, German automaker Volkswagen recently showcased its digital smart key at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2017. This next-generation smart key not only allows you to unlock your car doors using your smartphone or VW User ID, but also knows a person's preferences and adjusts the seats, radio, and navigation accordingly.
Tata Hexa Accessories Brochure Leaked; To Come With 3 Customisation Kits
Recently leaked images of what appears to the accessories brochure of the upcoming Tata Hexa reveal that the premium crossover will come in three customisable kits. Badged as Tuff Kit, Expedition Kit, and Luxe Kit, these customisation packages will be offered in addition to various other standalone accessories and different price tag.
CES 2017: Honda Unveils Self-Balancing Motorcycle
Honda has unveiled what it calls the 'Riding Assist' technology at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Honda Riding Assist basically uses technology that allows the motorcycle to balance itself in slow speeds without the use of gyroscopes.
2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom Caught Testing Again
Rolls-Royce has been working on the new generation Phantom for quite a while now. Earlier in June, we shared the first clear spy images of the car, and recently the new Phantom was again caught on camera while undergoing testing.
New-Gen Suzuki WagonR And Stingray Revealed In Leaked Brochure Images
Maruti Suzuki WagonR is now up for its next generation upgrade this year. Ahead of its official debut, brochure images of the new-gen Suzuki WagonR and Stingray have now surfaced online revealing the cars' new design language and a host of other details.
Maruti Ignis Bookings Commence; Waiting Period, Variants & Expected Price
Maruti Suzuki Ignis is all set launch its premium urban compact car - Ignis - in India on 13th January 2017. The company has already started bookings for the Ignis at a token amount of Rs. 11000 and the car will be retailed out of Maruti Suzuki's premium outlet, Nexa.
New Kia Picanto - India Bound?
Hyundai-owned Kia Motors today revealed the official images of the new-gen model. This is the third generation Picanto hatchback and comes with all-new styling and a host of new features.The Picanto is certainly a car that the Korean maker must get to India soon.
Audi Q8 Spotted Testing; Will Debut At The 2017 Detroit Auto Show
Audi Q8, the upcoming flagship coupe-SUV from the Ingolstadt-based carmaker is all set to make its official debut this month at the 2017 North American Motor Show, in Detroit. While last month we brought you the official teaser images of the first-ever Q8, now we have come across the first spy image of the all-new Audi Q8.
Land Rover's Range Rover Sport Coupe Spotted Testing
Land Rover has now decided to kick things a notch higher with a pricier model - the Range Rover Sport Coupe. The arched back SUV Coupe from the British carmaker was recently spotted during cold weather testing with heavy camouflage to hide its coupe-ish rear profile along with some production ready parts.
2018 Audi A8 Spotted During Cold Weather Testing
Early this year we told you that Audi had started testing the new generation A8 sedan. In fact, back in May, we even shared the some of the first spy images of the 2018 Audi A8. Now with the winter at its peak, the Ingolstadt-based carmaker has started off with cold weather testing of the new generation Audi A8 sedan. In fact, this time a small fleet of test mules were caught on the camera.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Gets ISOFIX Mounts As Standard Safety Feature
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno now comes with ISOFIX child seat mounts as parts standard safety features. The Baleno is the second car after the Ciaz to get ISOFIX mounts as standard safety feature and is now complaint to BNVSAP (Bharat New Vehicle Safety Assessment Program).
BMW 7 Series: The NDTV Luxury Car of the Year 2017
Launched earlier this year, the new BMW 7 series was crowned the Luxury Car of the Year at the NDTV Car and Bike Awards 2017. The new-gen 7 Series has been one of the most important launches from BMW this year since it plays the roll of a flagship model for the brand. It has improved the levels of luxury, comfort and technical superiority seen since the last 7, taking the model as well as the segment a notch higher.
Ford Endeavour Wins The NDTV Full-Size SUV Of The Year Award 2017
The NDTV Car And Bike Award for the Full-Size SUV of the Year 2017 went to the new Ford Endeavour. Ford launched the new generation Endeavour at the beginning of this year in a bid to take on the segment leader, the Toyota Fortuner.
Volkswagen Tiguan Caught Testing In India Sans Camouflage
The upcoming Volkswagen Tiguan was recently spotted testing in India sans camouflage. The new-gen Tiguan is set to be launched in India next year and we'll see Volkswagen again enter the SUV space after a long time.
Honda City Facelift Teased in Thailand; Variants & Other Details Revealed
The 2017 Honda City facelift is all set to be launched in Thailand next month on 12th January, and ahead of its launch Honda Thailand has released a set of teaser images of the car. Along with the official teaser images, certain feature and the variant list of the 2017 Honda City have also leaked and according to the Thai media, the facelifted Honda City will come with some considerable cosmetic updates and new features.
Volkswagen Ameo Is The NDTV Subcompact Sedan Of The Year 2017
The NDTV Car And Bike Award 2017 for the Subcompact sedan of the year went to Volkswagen's newest offering, the Ameo. In fact, it's currently the most feature-rich subcompact sedan in the market with the most powerful diesel engine in its class. Here are some more reasons why we chose it.
Audi Q8 Concept Teased; Will Premiere At The Detroit Auto Show 2017
Audi is all set to unveil the first-ever Q8 concept next month at the North American International Auto Show, in Detroit. While we still await more details about the upcoming Audi Q8 concept, the e-tron lettering seen on the front the car indicates that the Q8 will mostly likely be an all-electric vehicle.
Honda Might Join Hands With Google's Waymo To Develop Autonomous Tech
Google has decided to not directly go venture into production autonomous cars but partner with existing car manufacturers to develop the technology. And right now, Waymo is in talks with Japanese auto giant Honda Motor Co. to integrate its self-driving technology with their vehicles.
