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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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2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class India Launch Date Announced; Bookings Open
The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class made its global debut last year, in February 2021, and the car borrows several of its cues from the company's flagship sedan, the S-Class. It will be launched in India on May 10.
New York Auto Show 2022: 2023 Hyundai Palisade Facelift Unveiled
The updated Hyundai Palisade is the 2023 model year SUV, and it comes with a refreshed design, new styling and a host of new and revised features. This is the first mid-cycle facelift for the Palisade which first entered the US market in 2019.
2022 World Car Awards: Hyundai IONIQ 5 Has Been Crowned World Electric Vehicle of the Year
The organisers of the World Car Awards have introduced the Electric Vehicle category for the first time this year, and there were a total of eleven candidates battling for the award. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is the first recipient of this award.
India's Total Vehicle Sales Fell 19% In FY 2022 Against Pre-COVID FY 2020, But PV Sales Grew 11%
In FY 2022, total vehicle sales in India, passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, commercial vehicles and quadricycles combined, stood at 1,75,13,596 units. Compared to 2,15,45,551 units sold during the pre-COVID fiscal year of 2019-20, the industry saw a decline of nearly 19 per cent.
Upcoming Jeep Meridian 3-Row SUV Spotted Ahead Of Launch
Ahead of its launch in June 2022, a near-production unit of the Jeep Meridian has been spotted testing in India, near Pune, Maharashtra.
EKA Partners With Log9 To Source Fast Charging Battery Solutions For Electric CVs
Under the new strategic partnership, Log9 will provide its fast-charging advanced battery solution RapidX for EKA's new energy vehicles, including their recently launched pure electric bus range, EKA E9.
All-Electric Tata Ace EV Light Commercial Vehicle Spotted Testing During TVC Shoot
The Tata Ace EV was recently spotted during a television commercial shoot. We expect the new electric mini-truck to make its debut later in April 2022.
2022 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Facelift Variant Details And Colour Options Leaked
The upcoming 2022 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga will be offered in four trims - LXI, VXI, ZXI and ZXI+, with optional automatic variants offered with the VXI, ZXI and ZXI+ trims. The MPV will come in 7 colour options and will get CNG and Tour variants as well.
Zypp Electric Elevates Its Business Head Tushar Mehta As Co-Founder And COO
In his new role as Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Zypp Electric, Tushar Mehta will be leading the business and growth at Zypp and aims to grow Zypp's revenue by 10X in the next financial year and 100-fold by 2025.
By 2030, 50% Of Passenger Cars Sold In India Will Be EVs, Says Mahindra MD & CEO Anish Shah
Speaking at the Pune Alternate Fuel Conclave, Anish Shah, MD & CEO, Mahindra & Mahindra said the adoption of electric vehicles in India has been faster than expected and by 2030, 50 per cent of India's passenger vehicles will be EVs.
EarthtronEV To Open Electric Vehicle Charging Stations On Delhi-NCR Highways
EarthtronEV is launching EV charging stations on the Delhi Agra Highway, Delhi Jaipur Highway, Delhi Chandigarh Highway and Delhi Haridwar Highway. Each of these stations will have a capacity of 50 charging points.
Maruti Suzuki Sees Lowest Market Share In 8 Years, Tata Motors At 13 Years High
Maruti Suzuki India's market share has come down to an eight-year low, at 43.65 per cent, in Financial Year 2021-22. At the same time rival Tata Motors has reported a rise in market share, which stands at 12.14 per cent, its highest ever in the last thirteen years.
2022 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Facelift Teased, Pre-Bookings Open
Pre-bookings for the 2022 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga have commenced for a token of Rs. 11,000. The MPV also comes with the new-gen K-Series 1.5-litre Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine, and an all-new 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.
Maruti Suzuki India To Increase Car Prices From April 2022
Maruti Suzuki has said that the increase in various input costs is the reason why it is hiking vehicle prices in India. While the quantum of increase in prices hasn't been revealed, the company has said that the hike shall vary for different models.
Beijing Auto Show Postponed Indefinitely Due To COVID-19 Resurgence In China
Organisers of the Beijing Auto Show 2022 have announced that the motor show, which was earlier scheduled to be held in late April 2022, has been postponed until further notice.
New Vehicle Retails Drop 25% During FY2022 Compared To Pre-COVID Sales In FY2020
Between April 2021 and March 2022, the auto industry collectively retailed 1,63,75,799 vehicles in India. Compared to 2,17,78,574 units sold during the pre-COVID FY 2019-20, the industry saw a decline of nearly 25 per cent.
New-Gen Honda HR-V For North American Markets Unveiled, Launch Later This Year
The new Honda HR-V crossover SUV is based on the same platform as the 11th-gen Civic, and it will will be launched in the US later in the second half of 2022. As of now, Honda has only revealed the exterior of the crossover SUV.
BMW i4 Electric Sedan To Make Its India Debut On April 28; Launch By Mid-2022
The BMW i4 is set to make its India debut on April 28, and it will be the third electric vehicle from the BMW Group India, including the recently launched MINI Electric. It will also be the first electric sedan in the luxury car space in India.
CNG Dearer By Rs. 2.5 Per Kg In Delhi
Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has increased the price of compressed natural gas or CNG by Rs. 2.5 per kilogram, in Delhi and NCR. Right now, in Delhi CNG is priced at Rs. 64.11 per kg and the new rates came into effect from today, April 4, 2022.
MG Motor India Plans To Raise Rs. 5000 Crore For A Second Plant: Report
MG Motor India is reportedly planning to raise the Rs. 5,000 crore to set up a second manufacturing plant in India, as the company gears up to launch new models, including a mass-market electric vehicle.
