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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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Anand Mahindra Says Rohit Shetty Will Need A Nuclear Bomb To Blow Up The Scorpio-N
The internet is filled with meme posts about director Rohit Shetty's love for blowing up Mahindra SUVs in his movies. One such post regarding the upcoming Scorpio-N recently caught the eye of Mahindra Group's Chairman, Anand Mahindra, and his reply is even funnier.
eBikeGo Completes $5 Million Funding Round, Aims To Raise $25 Million Further
eBikeGo recently secured $3.5 million (over Rs. 27 crore) in a fresh round of funding, which in addition to the $1.5 million (over Rs. 12 crore) in pre-Series A funding from a combination of overseas and Indian investors, cumulatively standing at $5 million.
These States Have Further Reduced Petrol, Diesel Prices After Centre's Excise Duty Cut
Following the reduction of central excise duty a few states have now additionally announced a reduction of VAT (Value Added Tax) on petrol and diesel, namely Maharashtra, Kerala, and Rajasthan.
Rolls-Royce Reveals Its Second Boat Tail Model, This One Is Inspired By The Mother-Of-Pearl
The new Rolls-Royce Boat Tail was commissioned by a customer whose family business has grown from his father's origins in the pearling industry. It will make its public debut at Concorso d'Eleganza, Villa d'Este on May 21, 2022.
Current-Gen Mahindra Scorpio To Remain On Sale
Mahindra will continue to sell the current generation Scorpio in India, even after the launch of the new-gen model, dubbed as Mahindra Scorpio Classic. The new-gen model will be launched on June 27.
2022 Hyundai Venue Facelift To Be Launched Soon; Unofficial Bookings Open
Select dealers have already started accepting pre-bookings for the 2022 Hyundai Venue facelift, for a token of Rs. 11,000. We have been told that the refreshed model could go on sale as early as June 2022.
Lamborghini Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae India Launch Date Announced
Lamborghini has created the Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae in a numbered series, and globally, the coupe version is limited to 350 units, while only 250 units of the roadster will be made. The car will be launched in India on June 15, 2022
Ola To Open Next Purchase Window For S1 Pro Electric Scooters On May 21
Announcing the opening of the purchase window, Ola Electric's Co-Founder and CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal, also added that customers who have already reserved the electric scooter will get early access.
New Jeep Meridian 3-Row SUV India Launch Highlights: Price, Features, Specifications, Images
The new Jeep Meridian is based on the same platform as the Compass and is essentially the extended, 3-row version of the mid-size SUV. It is offered only with a diesel engine on offer.
Mahindra To Source EV Components From VW For Its Born Electric Platform
Mahindra aims to use Volkswagen Group's MEB electric components such as electric motors, battery system components and battery cells to develop its next-gen Born Electric Vision (BEV) platform, which will spawn a range of new EVs.
Jeep Meridian 3-Row SUV India Launch: Price Expectation
Jeep India will introduce the Meridian only in the top-end Limited and Limited (O) trims, and given the fact that it boasts 82 per cent local content, we would expect the company to launch the SUV at Rs. 31 lakh to Rs. 36 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
GreenCell Mobility To Deploy Intercity Electric Buses For MSRTC From June 1
The electric bus, which has been dubbed 'Shivai', will be deployed on June 1, 2022, and it will run on the Pune- Ahmednagar route. In total, GreenCell will deploy 50 electric buses for intercity travel across Maharashtra for MSRTC.
Eicher Motors Appoints B Govindarajan As CEO Of Royal Enfield
In addition to being the CEO of Royal Enfield, Govindarajan will also serve as a Wholetime Director on the Board of Eicher Motors Limited (EML). Govindarajan has spent more than 23 years across Royal Enfield and Eicher Motors.
Royal Enfield's Parent Company Eicher Motors Reports 16% Growth In Q4 FY2022 Profit At Rs. 610 Crore
Between January and March 2022, Eicher Motors saw a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 610 crore, a growth of 16 per cent compared to the Rs. 526 crore profit achieved in achieved during the same period in FY2021.
Uber To Hire 500 Techies For Its India Tech Centres By End Of 2022
Uber has announced a fresh round of recruitment for its India tech centres and plans to hire 500 additional tech employees by December 2022. The hiring will happen across its centres in Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
Kia EV6 Electric Crossover Interior Design: All You Need To Know
One of the key highlights of the upcoming Kia EV6 electric crossover is its cabin. It is equipped with futuristic design, premium interior, and a host of smart features and tech.
Updated 2023 Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II Unveiled With New Features And Connected Car Tech
The 2023 Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II comes with an illuminated grille, revised headlamps, new interior trim options and connected car technology. The updates are offered with both the Phantom Series II and the Phantom Extended Series II.
Maruti Suzuki Reports 2% YoY Drop In April 2022 Production; Output Drops 4% Against March 2022
In April 2022, Maruti Suzuki manufactured 157,392 units in India, against the 159,955 vehicles produced during the same month in 2021. Also, compared to the 163,392 units produced in March 2022, it reported a MoM production drop of nearly 4 per cent.
MPV Sales Grew 16% In Q4 FY2022 Led By Maruti Ertiga, Toyota Innova Crysta And Kia Carens
Between January and March 2022, total MPV sales stood at 77,244 units, a growth of 16 per cent year-on-year, compared to 66,865 vehicles sold during the same period in FY2021.
Lamborghini Reports 25% Growth In Q1 2022 Profits, See 13% Rise In Turnover
Between January and March 2022, Lamborghini reported achieving 25 per cent growth in operating profit at EUR 178 million. Its total turnover was EUR 592 million. The company recorded its best-ever performance in terms of turnover and profitability.
