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Ford EcoSport 2017 to launch today; comes with refreshed design and new 1.5-litre petrol engine

The interior of the Ford EcoSport 2017 has been upgraded too. Ford EcoSport 2017 comes with new dashboard design and a bigger infotainment screen.

Honda Grazia 125 launched in India: Scooter to be priced at Rs 57,897 in Delhi

The Honda Grazia goes up against the Suzuki Access 125 and the Vespa VX 125. The scooter's price is only Rs 500 over the base Honda Activa 125.

Royal Enfield unveils the Interceptor 650 Twin and Continental GT 650 at EICMA 2017

The Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 are a mix of neo-retro styling, married to an all new 650cc, parallel twin motor.

Honda Neo Sports Cafe revealed as Honda CB1000R at the at EICMA 2017

The new Honda CB1000R was showcased as the Honda Neo Sports Cafe at the Tokyo Motor Show 2017 last week.

KTM finally unveils its 2018 Duke 790 with new 799cc parallel-twin engine at EICMA 2017

The KTM 790 Duke is also pretty well equipped with a suite of electronics. In addition to standard Bosch ABS, the motorcycle also gets cornering ABS.

2018 Suzuki Intruder 150 First Ride: An efficient urban commuter-cruiser with an unorthodox design

Setting the design aside, the Suzuki Intruder 150 is an efficient urban commuter-cruiser. It's comfortable, swift and knows what to do in the turns too.

Suzuki launches Intruder 150 for Rs 98,340 in India; to take on Bajaj Avenger Street 150

Intruder 150 by Suzuki comes with twin exhaust, LED tail lamp, digital meter with an intruder emblem on the front flair of the bike.

With a top speed of over 447.2 kph, the Koenigsegg Agera RS is now the fastest production car in the world

The Bugatti Veyron Super Sport is no longer the fastest production car in the world, a title that it has held since 2010.

2017 Renault Captur launched in India from Rs 9.99 lakh; positioned as a premium offering over the Duster

Apart from its sporty design, the 2017 Renault Captur comes with many first-in-class features.

Royal Enfield unveils 650 cc parallel twin; expected to launch two motorcycles with new engine

The Royal Enfield bike with the 650 cc parallel twin engine is still in the pre-production stage and expected to be launched globally in April 2018.

Tesla releases software update to soften acceleration on Model X and S vehicles

Since Tesla rolls out new updates to its fleet gradually, it may take some time for every owner to receive it.

Triumph teases updated Tiger series of adventure-tourers; to be unveiled at Milan Motorcycle Show in Italy

The upcoming Triumph Tiger models that have been teased in the video are expected to bring a changes to the engine and some of the external features that are said to 'transform' the motorcycle.

Apple founder Steve Jobs' BMW Z8 to go on auction along with its Motorola car phone; expected to sell at £300,000

RM Sotheby's is expected to sell the BMW Z8 for £300,000 at the auction and the sporty convertible also features the original 'Motorola' car phone that the Apple founder, Steve Jobs used.

Land Rover New Discovery launched in India; pricing starts at Rs 71.38 lakh

The Land Rover New Discovery S comes with a 3.0-litre, Si6 petrol automatic engine with 6 cylinders. It has 8 speed transmission.

Maruti Suzuki plans to manufacture an electric car, in line with India's new auto policy

Sales of electric cars in India remain negligible, however, mainly due to the high cost of batteries which make the vehicles expensive and out of reach for many buyers in a country where cars are as cheap as 250,000 rupees ($3,800). A lack of charging stations also makes the whole proposition unviable for now.

Nissan unveils concept model of an electric van with refrigeration capabilities

Nissan is looking to introduce the e-NV200 series in China in the near term as it expects demand will “explode”.

Ford EcoSport 2017 unveiled in India, receives technology, engine and feature updates

Ford EcoSport 2017 has received both external and internal upgrades in terms of design and specifications.

Honda unveils new model of its Gold Wing touring motorcycle starting at $23,500

The Honda 2018 Gold Wing tourer has two new variants that includes 2018 Gold Wing Tour and Gold Wing and will be available from February 2018.

Tokyo Motor Show: The Flesby II concept car uses external airbags to protect itself from damage

The body panels of the Flesby II ultra-compact vehicle are covered by a soft, next-generation rubber that can absorb the impact of a collision.

Japanese automakers embrace electric cars; have not ruled out alternative options

After years of investing in hydrogen fuel cells and electric-gasoline hybrids, Japanese manufacturers are talking up all-battery electric cars.

Kawasaki Ninja 400 a lighter replacement of the Ninja 300 launched at the Tokyo Motor Show 2017

The new Kawasaki Ninja 400 comes with 399 cc parallel twin engine that produces 44 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 38 Nm torque at 8,000 rpm.

Shanghai recycling plant readying itself for new battery waste to come from electric vehicles

Large-scale battery makers are being pressed to establish their own recycling facilities, and polluting backyard recyclers have been forced to close.

Tesla misunderstood the reliability rating assigned by magazines to its Model 3 car, says Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports said its rating was based on 2,000 consumer survey responses about the Tesla models.

Honda Super Cub production crosses 100 million units; popularity increasing in recent years

The Honda Super Cub according to Honda has crossed 100 million units in production this month after the first one was introduced to the markets in 1958.

Tesla recalls 11,000 Model X SUVs due to faulty locking mechanism in the rear seats

The company, which is led by Elon Musk, said about 3 percent of the recalled vehicles may have the issue, which was detected during internal testing. Tesla said it had not received reports of any issues or accidents related to the problem.

Volkswagen looks at Skoda to produce localized cars for the Indian market

Volkswagen is looking to develop more region-specific offerings from sub brand Skoda Auto.

Magna International joins BMW and Intel consortium to develop autonomous cars by 2020

Magna is the latest addition to the BMW-Intel alliance, which aims to develop new technology that could put self-driving cars on the road by around 2021.

Volkswagen launches 8th-generation Passat in India for Rs 29.99 lakh

This is Volkswagen's second major launch in India this year after already unveiling the Tiguan SUV.

Renault is expecting first-mover advantage in electric cars and wide range of vehicles in emerging markets

Renault plans to increase annual sales to 5 million vehicles by 2022 from 3.47 million last year while also aiming for a 7 percent operating profit margin.

New Maruti Suzuki Celerio launched in India at Rs 4.5 lakh; brings minor cosmetic changes

Since this a minor facelift, not too much has changed with the new Maruti Suzuki Celerio as compared to the older model.