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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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Pre-Owned Luxury Car Segment To Play A Pivotal Role In Post-COVID Era: Industry Experts
With social distancing becoming the new normal in the COVID era there is an increasing demand for personal mobility. However, the impact of the pandemic on the economy is also expected to affect the buying pattern of the consumer with an increasing focus on the pre-owned car market, and this is true in the case of luxury car segment as well.
Coronavirus Pandemic: CEAT Gives Safety And Hygiene Kits To Auto Drivers
CEAT Tyres is giving safety and hygiene kits to auto drivers that include an isolation cover (to be put inside the auto), surface cleaner and sanitiser along with bottle holder, masks and gloves.
Creative Way Of Using A Bike To Remove Corn Kernels Wins Anand Mahindra's Appreciation
Mahindra Group Chairman, Anand Mahindra has yet again posted a video on Twitter, appreciating people who have found alternate uses for their vehicles in the Agro-Industry. The latest video posted by Mahindra shows a couple of corn farmers using a running motorcycle's rear tyre for removing the kernel.
Mumbai-Based Start-Up Auto i Care Promises To Offer Roadside Assistance In 20 Minutes
Mumbai-based aggregator service for garages and local mechanics, Auto i Care, promises to offer 24 hours RSA service anywhere in India within 20 to 30 minutes, across India.
Maxxis Partners With Honda Two Wheelers As The New Tyre Supplier For Hornet 2.0
Maxxis India has announced entering a partnership with Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) as the tyre supplier for the company's newly launched Honda Hornet 2.0. The new 184 cc naked motorcycle from Honda will exclusively come with Maxxis' Extramaxx tyre.
2020 Audi RS Q8 Coupe SUV Launched In India, Priced At Rs. 2.07 Crore
Audi India today finally launched the long-anticipated performance-spec version of its flagship coupe-SUV - the Audi RS Q8. Priced at Rs. 2.07 crore (ex-showroom, India) it's essentially the fifth BS6 compliant model to be launched by the company in India, and it's right now Audi's most powerful SUV in the country.
Kia Sonet GT-Line Spotted At Dealership Yard; Launch In September
The upcoming Kia Sonet subcompact SUV has started reaching dealerships ahead of its official launch, which is slated for September 2020. Kia Motors India has already started accepting bookings for the new Sonet, and on the first day of the bookings itself, the new sub-4 metre SUV bagged over 6500 pre-orders.
Mahindra and REE Automotive Sign an MoU To Co-Develop Electric Commercial Vehicles
Mahindra and Mahindra has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with e-mobility company REE Automotive to develop and manufacture electric commercial vehicles for global markets. Mahindra also says that REE's architecture will enhance its capabilities in the electric vehicle sector.
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Variant Details And New Images Leaked Ahead Of Launch
The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is the next big launch from the Chennai-based two-wheeler manufacturer, and recently more details about the upcoming motorcycle have leaked online.
2020 Mahindra Marazzo BS6 Launched; Prices Start At Rs. 11.25 Lakh
The much-awaited BS6 compliant 2020 Mahindra Marazzo MPV has been finally launched in India, priced at Rs. 11.25 lakh to Rs. 13. 51 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It was just earlier this month that we told you about Mahindra commencing the production of the MPV, and we had also mentioned that it will be launched in India soon.
2020 Honda Jazz BS6 Brochure And Variant Details Leaked
The updated Honda Jazz BS6 is the next launch from the Japanese carmaker in India, and the car is expected to go on sale in India in the coming weeks. Ahead of its official launch, the brochure of the 2020 Jazz has leaked only revealing variant details and some of the previously unknown features.
Kia Sonet: Variants Explained In Detail
Recently, the official brochure for the Kia Sonet was also released, revealing all the variants and features on offer. Like the Seltos, the new Kia Sonet will also be offered in two primary trims - Tech-Line and GT-Line and we explain them in detail.
Upcoming Royal Enfield Meteor 350 To Get A TFT Colour Display With Navigation
New spy photos of the upcoming Royal Enfield Meteor 350 have surfaced online, and this time around we get to see the new instrument cluster of the motorcycle.
Hyundai Venue Wins Top Safety Pick Award In The US
The Hyundai Venue subcompact SUV has recently bagged 2020 Top Safety Pick award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the United States. While the design, platform, and most of the styling are similar to the India-spec model, the Hyundai Venue sold in North America is manufactured in South Korea, and it's not same as the one sold in India.
25000 Units Of The Maruti Suzuki XL6 Sold In One Year
The Maruti Suzuki XL6 has completed one year in the Indian market, and so far, the company has sold over 25,000 units of the MPV. First launched around this same time in August 2019, the XL6 is based on the company popular MPV, Ertiga, and is sold via its premium dealership network, Nexa.
Florida Teachers Turn Their Students' Desks Into Little Jeeps To Make Social Distancing Less Scary
Two teachers in DeLand, Florida, USA have converted their students' desks into mini Jeeps in order to make social distancing less scary for the little ones returning to school.
Kia Sonet vs Rivals : Specifications Comparison
The much-awaited Kia Sonet is all set to be launched in India in September 2020, and it will be the first subcompact SUV from the South Korean carmaker in India. Recently the Sonet's official brochure was leaked online. So, let's see where it stands against the existing subcompact SUVs on paper.
Toyota Urban Cruiser: Things We Know So Far
Pre-bookings for the upcoming Toyota Urban Cruiser will start on August 22, while the official launch is expected to take place in September 2020. The Urban Cruiser will essentially be a re-badged Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza.
Vehicle Owners Must Have A Valid PUC Certificate To Renew Insurance: IRDAI
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has advised all insurance companies to ask for valid pollution under control (PUC) certificate from vehicle owners at the time of renewing their motor insurance policies.
Petrol Prices Increased By Up To 20 Paise; Diesel Remain Unchanged
Petrol prices in India again saw a revision today, with the rates going up by up to 20 paise, while diesel rates remain unchanged for the third consecutive day.
