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Harley-Davidson Sportster S launched in India at Rs 15.51 lakh, deliveries to commence end-2021

The arrival of the Harley-Davidson Sportster S in India marks Harley-Davidson’s second major launch in the country after the Pan America 1250.

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Audi Q7 facelift to finally be launched in India in 2022, three-row SUV to return in petrol-only guise

The facelifted Audi Q7 is expected to be offered with the same 3.0-litre, 340 hp six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that powers the Audi Q8.

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Toyota Hilux pick-up truck set to be launched in India early in 2022, will rival the Isuzu V-Cross

The Hilux will be the third model in India based on Toyota’s IMV platform alongside the Fortuner and Innova, and will borrow several components from these vehicles.

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All-new Hyundai Verna spied on test for the first time, likely to make global debut in 2022

Next-gen Hyundai Verna is expected to be based on a modified version of the current model’s platform; will have an even longer list of features.

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Royal Enfield unveils 120th Year Anniversary Editions of the Interceptor 650, Continental GT 650 at EICMA 2021

Only 480 units of both 650 cc motorcycles will be built, and Royal Enfield has allotted 120 units each for India, Europe, Americas and South-East Asia.

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Royal Enfield unveils SG650 concept previewing upcoming 650 cc cruiser at EICMA 2021

The Royal Enfield SG650 concept cruiser is powered by the same 650 cc parallel-twin engine that powers the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650.

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Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4Matic+ launched in India at Rs 79.50 lakh, is the country’s most powerful hatchback

The Mercedes-AMG A 45 S is powered by a specially-developed 2.0-litre petrol, four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that makes 421 hp and 500 Nm of torque.

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All-new Suzuki S-Cross revealed in leaked images ahead of world premiere on 25 November

New-generation Suzuki S-Cross completes the transition from chunky, low-slung crossover to upright, square-jawed SUV; India launch may happen late in 2022.

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Volvo XC90 petrol mild-hybrid launched at Rs 89.90 lakh, diesels eliminated from India portfolio

The Volvo XC90 petrol is powered by the same 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine as in the S90 and XC60, but outputs have been pumped up to this engine's BS6 specifications.

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Mahindra XUV700 becomes latest made-in-India vehicle to secure five stars in Global NCAP crash tests

The Mahindra XUV700 was tested in its most basic specification, so it had only two airbags, but it registered the highest score for child occupant protection till date.

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Husqvarna Norden 901 adventure bike makes global debut, shares mechanicals with KTM 890 Adventure

The Norden 901’s 889 cc twin-cylinder engine makes 104 hp and 100 Nm of torque; to rival 890 Adventure, Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro and Ducati DesertX.

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Facelifted Jaguar XF launched in India with prices starting at Rs 71.60 lakh: Check specs, features

As with the revised F-Pace, the biggest changes have been made to the interiors of the second-gen Jaguar XF facelift; mild-hybrid diesel version priced at Rs 76 lakh.

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Mini Electric set for India launch in the coming weeks: Has a 32.6 kWh battery, up to 270 km range

The Mini Cooper SE can be charged via DC fast-charging up to 50 kW which can add 80 percent to the battery in 35 mins; 11 kW AC wall box can recharge the battery in 3.5 hours.

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Toyota Innova Crysta Limited Edition launched with additional features at no extra cost: Here’s what’s new

Based on the GX variant, the Toyota Innova Crysta Limited Edition comes fitted with 360-degree cameras, a head-up display, tyre pressure monitor, wireless charger and more.

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Bajaj Pulsar 250F previewed in shadowy teaser ahead of 28 October launch: Here’s all you need to know

The soon-to-be-launched Bajaj Pulsar 250 will be the largest capacity Pulsar to date, and the most powerful one, too.

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Updated Triumph Street Scrambler launched in India at Rs 9.35 lakh: Here’s all you need to know

The Triumph Street Scrambler features a 900 cc parallel-twin engine that produces a maximum of 65 hp at 7,250 rpm and 80 Nm of peak torque at 3,250 rpm.

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More powerful Hero XPulse 200 4V launched in India at Rs 1.28 lakh: Here’s all you need to know

Changes for the Hero XPulse 200 4V include a four-valve setup, updated cooling system, tweaked transmission and altered gear ratios.

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Triumph Tiger 660 coming to India early in 2022: Here’s all you need to know about the new sport-tourer

The Triumph Tiger 660 is the second model to be based on Triumph’s new 660 cc platform; will rival the Kawasaki Versys 650.

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Locally-produced new Mercedes-Benz S-Class to be launched on 7 October: Here’s all you need to know

Owing to strong demand for the new-gen sedan, Mercedes-Benz India has advanced plans to begin local production of the new S-Class.

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Suzuki GSX-S1000GT sport-tourer revealed as GSX-S1000F successor, will rival Kawasaki’s Ninja 1000 SX

The just-revealed Suzuki GSX-S1000GT brings major design and styling changes over the bike it replaces and packs more tech than its predecessor.