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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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Tata Still On Track With Plan To Launch 10 EVs In 5 Years; Will Launch Up To 2 EVs Every Year
Speaking with car&bike on the sidelines of the media drive for Tiago EV, Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited said that the company is well on track to launch 10 electric vehicles over the next 5 years.
Skoda Achieves 2022 Target Of 225 Touchpoints Across India; Now Aims 250 Outlets
In addition to launching new products in the market, the Skoda’s India 2.0 strategy also included expanding its network, and for 2022 the company had set a target for 225 touchpoints. The carmaker has achieved the target, and is now on track to reach 250 touchpoints soon.
Rupee’s Growing Strength Over Yen Could Help Bring Down Material Costs, But There Are Uncertainties: R. C. Bhargava
R. C. Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki India said, Indian Rupee’s increasing strength against Japanese Yen, could help bring down material costs, however, unusual events like the Russia-Ukraine crisis make it unpredictable.
Tata Motors’ Subsidiary Signs Agreement To Supply And Operate 921 Electric Buses In Bengaluru
As part of the agreement, Tata Motors' subsidiary, TML Smart City Mobility Solutions, will supply, operate, and maintain 921 units of 12-metre low-floor electric buses in Bengaluru, for a period 12 years.
Bengaluru Police Says Don’t Drink And Drive Or Things Can Get ‘MESSI’ For You
The Bengaluru Police has caught the eye of Twitterati with its latest ‘Don’t Drink and Drive’ post, which references Argentina's penalty kick by Lionel Messi in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Hyundai India To Increase Car Prices From January 2023
Hyundai India has said that the price revision will take place across its model range, however, Hyundai India has not said what the quantum of the hike.
Volkswagen India To Increase Car Prices From January 2023
Volkswagen has cited rising commodity prices and upcoming regulatory changes as the reason for the impending price hike. However, the company has not revealed what the quantum of the price hike will be.
Now You Can Virtually Ride The TVS Apache RR 310 in Gameloft’s Asphalt 8: Airborne
TVS Motor Company has partnered with Gameloft for brands in India. As part of this, the TVS Apache RR 310 will feature in Gameloft’s Asphalt 8: Airborne, as one of the bikes that players can ride.
Rolls-Royce Unveils Phantom ‘The Six Elements' Limited Edition Series With Hand-Painted Sacha Jafri Artwork
The Rolls-Royce Phantom 'The Six Elements' is a series of six one-of-one Phantom Extended Series II motor cars, featuring hand-painted artwork by renowned British artist Sacha Jafri.
Tata Motors Signs MoU To Deliver 5000 Units Of The XPRES-T EVs To Everest Fleet
Tata Motors has signed an MoU with Everest Fleet Private Limited for the delivery of 5000 XPRES-T EVs for the latter's cab services. As a part of this contract, 100 cars were handed over to the company.
HOP Electric Begins OXO Electric Motorcycle Deliveries From Jaipur
HOP Electric has commenced customer deliveries for the OXO electric motorcycle in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It's from the first batch of 2,500 units that the company has begun delivering.
Audi Q2 Discontinued In India; Model Delisted From Website
Audi India has silently removed the Q2 SUV from its website, and the SUV is no longer on sale in the country. The recently launched new-gen Q3 now replaces the Q2 as the company’s entry-level SUV in the country.
Around 46 Severe Road Accidents Occurred In India Every Hour In 2021: Statistics
According to NCBR’s interim report from Police, 4,03,116 severe road accidents occurred in 2021. The road accidents led to 3,71,884 people being severely injured and caused 1,55,622 fatalities.
Tata Motors To Hike Commercial Vehicle Prices From January 2023
Come January 2023, prices of Tata’s commercial vehicles will see a hike of up to 2 per cent, and while the price increase will vary as per individual model and variant, the hike will be applicable across the entire range of CVs.
Indian Auto Sector Sees 20% YoY Growth In November 2022; Passenger Vehicle Sales Up 28%
In November 2022, total vehicle sales stood at 15,58,145 units, while passenger vehicle sales reached 2,76,231 units.
Citroën India’s Upcoming EV To Be Called ëC3 Electric, Details To Be Revealed Soon
Christened as Citroën ëC3 Electric, it will be the first electric vehicle from the company in India, and it will be manufactured locally. While the carmaker has not revealed much yet, the teaser says that more details will be announced soon.
Tork Motors To Hike Prices Of Kratos And Kratos R By Rs. 10,000 From January 1, 2023
Both the Tork Kratos and Kratos R will see a hike of Rs. 10,000, and the new prices will come into effect from January 1, 2023. The company has cited rising input costs as the reason for the price hike.
New-Gen Range Rover Sport Deliveries Commence In India; Prices Begin At Rs. 1.64 Crore
The third-gen Range Rover Sport is offered in one petrol option and five diesel variants, priced between Rs. 1.64 crore and Rs. 1.84 crore (ex-showroom, India).
Renault To Increase Car Prices In India From January 2023
Renault says, the reasons for the price hike are to partially offset the impact of constant increases in input costs largely driven by pricier commodities, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, inflation, and also due to regulatory obligations.
Audi India To Increase Car Prices From January 1, 2023
Audi India has said that the price hike is owing to rising input and operational costs, and the revised rates will come into effect from January 1, 2023. Audi has already increased car prices three times this year.
