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2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class To Get A New Diesel Variant
The Mercedes-Benz G-Class range will soon be getting a new entry-level variant which will be a diesel variant. The new variant is the G 350D and will be powered by the OM656 diesel engine as standard which is a BS6 compliant diesel engine. The engine is equipped with a selective catalyst reduction (SCR) converter with an ammonia slip catalyst which is seen in the recently launched Mercedes-Benz BS6 diesel engines. Additionally, the fuel system is also treated with AdBlue which separates Nitrogen and water, thus making it harmless for the environment. Though we have this BS6 engine in several Mercedes-Benz models in India, there is no certaintyof the G350d making it to our market as Mercedes has traditionallysold only the top-end G63 AMG variant in India.
Upcoming Renault MPV's Cabin Uncovered In Latest Spy Shots
Dec 25, 2018 07:02 PM
Recently some new spy shots have surfaced online, and this time around we get to see the cabin of the all-new MPV. The MPV will be based on the Kwid's CMF-A platform and will be a sub-4 metre model, rivalling the likes of the Datsun GO+.
Delhi Govt Withdraws Order Of 18-Fold Hike In Parking Charges
Dec 25, 2018 04:09 PM
The Delhi government withdrew on Monday, 24 December, its order of an 18-fold hike in one-time parking charges for cars and annual fees for commercial vehicles from 1 January. The Delhi Transport Department had, on Friday, approved a recommendation for the hike by three municipal corporations of the city. Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot, on Monday, directed withdrawal of his department's previous order due to "irregularities" in it.
Hyundai Sees Russia Auto Market Growth Slowing In 2019
Dec 25, 2018 12:33 AM
South Korea-based carmaker Hyundai Motor Co. expects growth in the Russian auto market to slow sharply next year, the head of its Russian branch said on Monday. Automakers have warned that Russia's plan to raise the value-added tax in 2019 would hit car sales, which have only just started to recover from four years of stagnation. Hyundai forecasts car sales in Russia will grow 5-6 percent in 2019, after an expected increase of 12.8 percent this year, the company's Russian managing director Alexei Kalitsev told reporters.
Mahindra Dealers Start Taking Bookings For The XUV300
Dec 24, 2018 11:02 PM
Few Mahindra dealers in some of the metropolitan cities have started accepting bookings for the upcoming XUV300 subcompact SUV. carandbike has reached out to some of the Mahindra dealers in Mumbai and Delhi-NCR region who have admitted accepting bookings for the XUV500 and have promised to prioritize deliveries of the same. However, the company has denied the news saying that they have not started with the bookings yet and dealers are only addressing prospective customers who are coming to showrooms with queries.
M&M Becomes India's First Authorized Vehicles' Recycler
Dec 24, 2018 09:17 PM
Mahindra in association with Metal Scrap Trade Corporation Limited (MSTC) is exploring a new business opportunity in India which is in line with Government's upcoming Vehicle Scrap Policy which aims at scrapping end of life vehicles (15 years or more old vehicles). Mahindra Accelo (a completely owned subsidiary of Mahindra) has formed a joint venture with MSTC to pioneer in the Vehicle recycling business under a new brand- CERO (Mahindra MSTC Recycling PVT. LTD.). The CERO brand had received accreditation by the Delhi Government on December 21, 2018 and is India's first authorized recycler of vehicles.
Reduction In Fuel Prices A Positive Sign For Indian Auto Sales
Dec 24, 2018 06:21 PM
Passenger Vehicle sales in India has witnessed negative growth in some of the past months and the increase in fuel prices was one of the major reasons behind it. Now that prices have neutralized to quite an extent in last few days, the sales are again expected to be back on the growth track. Petrol and diesel prices have been reduced on Sunday by Rs. 20 paise and Rs. 18 paise respectively. The per litre price of petrol in Delhi was reduced to Rs. 70.17 per litre from Rs. 70.37 per litre and the price of diesel was reduced to Rs. 64.10 per litre from Rs. 64.28 per litre. Along with Delhi, prices were also reduced in other metro cities like Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.
Mahindra XUV300 Spotted During TVC Shoot
Dec 23, 2018 06:49 PM
The Mahindra XUV300 is the name of the automaker's all-new subcompact SUV and while images and the production name were revealed a few days ago, the car is yet to make its public debut. Now, ahead of its launch early next year, the Mahindra XUV300 has been spotted in the open at what seems to be an ad shoot. The new images give a better understanding of what to expect from the upcoming sub 4-metre SUV. Interestingly, you can also see the baby XUV300 share space with the XUV500, showcasing the similarities.
Upcoming Car Launches In January 2019
Jan 3, 2019 10:57 PM
2019 is just days away and more than anything we are excited about the cars we will get right in the beginning. There are several launches planned across the segment in the first month itself. Some of them are the ones which are highly anticipated as they increase the heat in their respective segments and we are eagerly waiting for them while some popular models are getting facelifts. Here are the details of the new cars which are scheduled to be launched in January 2019.
Upcoming Launches
