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.
Author Articles
Audi A4 Gets Two New Colour Options; New Features Added To The Top-Spec Variant
Audi has added two new colours - Tango Red and Manhattan Gray, to the A4 line-up along with couple of new features for the top-spec Technology variant. The prices too have gone up.
Ford India Finalises Severance Package Terms With Chennai Plant Workers’ Union
After a year of multiple negotiations, Ford India has finally arrived at a settlement with the Chennai Ford Employees Union (CFEU) regarding the workers’ severance package. The company has said that it wants to complete the exit formalities by September 30, 2022.
Volvo India Discontinues XC90 Plug-In Hybrid Amidst Unfavourable Policies
Volvo Cars India says that while the response for the XC90 PHEV was good, the policy for hybrids makes conditions favourable for electric vehicles at the moment. And thus the company wants to shift its focus towards EVs.
Tata Motors Rolls Out 4,00,000th Nexon Subcompact SUV; Introduces A New Top-End Variant
The Tata Nexon has crossed a production milestone of 4 lakh units in 5 years. To commemorate this milestone, the carmaker has also launched a new top-end XZ+(L) variant of the Tata Nexon.
Planning To Buy A Used TVS Apache RTR 160 4V? Here Are Some Pros And Cons
Based on the model year and the condition of the motorcycle you can get a used TVS Apache RTR 160 4V for around Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1 lakh. But before you start looking for one, here are some pros and cons you must consider first.
Honda Cars India To Launch Nationwide Service Camp From September 21
The service camp will be conducted at all Honda authorised dealerships present in 239 cities across India. During the 10 days service camp, customers can take advantage of the fixed-price periodic maintenance service.
8 Cars That Come With 3-Point Seatbelts For Both Front And Rear Occupants
Here are 8 cars under Rs. 25 lakh that come with 3-point seatbelts for both front and rear occupants as a standard feature.
Planning To Buy A Used KTM 390 Duke? Here Are Some Pros And Cons
Planning to buy a used KTM 390 Duke? You can get a few years older model for around Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2.5 lakh, depending on its condition. But before you start looking for one, here are some pros and cons you must consider.
Top 6 Used Motorcycles To Buy Across Different Segments
Planning to buy a used motorcycle, but are confused as to what to get? So, to help you decide better, here's our top pick from each of these categories, which you can consider buying from the used vehicle market.
IBB Report 2022: Key Factors Used Car Buyer Considers When Purchasing A Vehicle
Post COVID-19 there is a strong affinity towards personal mobility and a major chunk of consumers are buying used cars. The 2022 IBB report addresses some of defining factors involved in purchasing a used car in India.
Toyota Camry Flex-Fuel Sedan India Launch On September 28, Says Nitin Gadkari
Speaking at the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers' (SIAM) 62nd annual convention, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said, “On September 28, I am going to launch a Toyota Flex-Fuel vehicle that will run on Ethanol.”
Government Says Global Auto Brands Are Looking For The Right Partner To Enter India
Speaking at the 62nd SIAM Annual Convention, Anurag Jain, Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry, and Internal Trade said some global auto brands are willing to enter India but are looking for the right local partner.
Should You Buy A Used Datsun Redi-GO? Here Are Some Pros And Cons
The Datsun Redi-GO was launched in 2016, and it’s based on the same CMF-A platform as the Renault Kwid. While the car is no longer on sale in India, you can still find one in the used car market, but before you start looking for one, here are some pros and cons you must consider first.
IBB Report 2022: 7 Things Indian Used Car Buyers Want When It Comes To Services
Today’s used car buyer is looking for more than a well-functioning car with decent mileage on it. They also want value added services like warranties, financial assistance, digital purchase experience and more.
Maruti Suzuki Partners With IndianOil To Add More Benefits To Its Rewards Programme
Effective immediately, all Maruti Suzuki Customers using the Maruti Suzuki Rewards mobile application will be able to search for and navigate to nearby fuel/CNG stations.
IBB Report 2022: Used Car Financing Becomes Increasingly Popular, But 70% Buyers Still Want To Pay Cash
In FY2021-22 around 70 per cent of used cars purchase transactions happened using personal financing, while 30 per cent buyers took a used car loan. Whereas in FY2020-21, only 13 per cent buyers opted for a loan.
IBB Report 2022: Top 10 Used Cars Purchased In FY2021-22
In FY 2021-22 about 4.4 million used vehicles were sold in the country, and here are the Top 10 used car models that Indian car buyers preferred in FY2022.
IBB Report 2022: Three Major Evolving Trends In India's Used Car Market
The IBB report highlights the fact that while there are several business themes at work globally, at least three are linked with the majority of the organised used vehicle platforms in India.
Exclusive: India's Used Car Industry Will Grow Nearly 13% By FY2027 - IBB Report
In FY2021-22, India's used car business, which has been valued at $23 billion, is expected to grow and expand at a CAGR of 19.5 per cent. The market will grow 12.7% in volume.
Planning To Buy A Used Hero Xpulse 200? Here Are Some Pros And Cons
The Xpulse 200 has been in the market for over three years now, and depending on the model year and its condition you can get one for anywhere between Rs. 85,000 to Rs. 1.2 lakh.