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Audi A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet and S5 launched in India; price tags start from Rs 54 lakh

The Audi A5 sedan sits at lower end at Rs 54.02 lakhs, while the A5 Cabriolet is priced slightly higher at Rs 67.51 lakh with the sporty S5 priced at Rs 70.60 lakh.

Volkswagen managers and unions are seeking to curb competition from lower-cost stablemate Skoda

Volkswagen managers and unions are seeking to curb competition from lower-cost stablemate Skoda.

Hyundai Motor India receives over 15,000 bookings for next-gen Verna sedan

Besides bookings, the sedan has attracted more than 1.24 lakh enquiries in just 40 days of its launch in the country, Hyundai Motor India Ltd

Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster cruiser unveiled; coming to India in 2018

The 2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster looks pretty much like a souped up Bonneville T100/T120 with low pulled back handlebars and lowered seating, making it more comfortable for longer rides.

Nissan Motor to recall 1.2 million cars in Japan as final authorisation not done by authorised technicians

It expands the scope of a problem reported last week, when Nissan initially said it would suspend the registration of 60,000 vehicles.

BMW launches Mini JCW Pro Edition in India; buy one on Amazon at Rs 43.9 lakh

Only 20 units of the model would be available for booking exclusively on Amazon India, BMW India said in a statement.

Renault India to introduce 7-seater vehicle in 2018; could be the Grand Scenic MPV

Renault India's current 7-seater offering includes the Lodgy, one that has been in the market for quite a while now.

Royal Enfield Interceptor 750 likely to make its debut at EICMA 2017

No pricing details have yet emerged for the bike but it is speculated that this will be the most expensive bike from Royal Enfield till date.

GM's semi-autonomous Cadillac CT6 Sedans are on their way to dealerships in the US

General Motors’ Cadillac luxury brand is embarking on a cross-country drive to show off its version of a car that almost drives itself on the freeway.

Ford Smart Mobility is planning to initiate a pilot project for its smart shuttle service

Ford Motor is looking to tap opportunities in India for its smart mobility services with the government's push for smart cities providing a good platform.

Leaked press images of the new Honda Gold Wing reveal full LED headlamps and a new suspension

The leaked images of the new Honda Gold Wing reveal a major transformation in styling along with full LED headlamp and fresh bodywork.

Volkswagen to move ahead in securing cobalt supplies to gear up for shift to electric cars

Volkswagen decided on the strategic shift to electric vehicles (EVs) after it was engulfed in the “dieselgate” scandal.

Renault unveils the CAPTUR SUV for Indian markets, pre-booking amount starts at Rs 25,000

Renualt has slated the car for launch in the festive season and booking are to begin from 22 September.

Renault Captur bookings to open from 22 September; will go on sale in October

The Renault Captur will go on sale in October with price tags starting from Rs 11 lakh, with the high-end trims selling for as much as Rs 16 lakh.

Audi takes lead in bringing automated cars to the roads while rivals seem in no rush to follow

Audi expects customers will be able to use all of the Audi A8 model’s self-driving functions next year or in 2019.

Ford Motors and Mahindra join hands in a strategic alliance to face rivals

The companies said that the areas of potential co-operation include connected cars, mobility programs, electric vehicles and sourcing among other areas.

Dieselgate scandal: Study finds emissions from diesel cars caused 5,000 deaths a year in Europe

The numbers are in line with previous assessments of deaths due to the so-called "Dieselgate" scandal, which erupted when carmaker Volkswagen admitted in 2015 to cheating on vehicle emissions tests.

Google spent $1.1 billion on developing software and hardware for self-driving cars

Google spent a whopping $1.1 billion on developing its self-driving software and hardware, says the recent deposition of Shawn Bananzadeh.

General Motors' self-driving unit to open an internal ride-hailing service to people outside the company

General Motors aiming to join a small group of autonomous vehicle developers testing their technology with the public.

Volvo XC40 accidentally revealed ahead of 21 September launch

The XC40 resembles the previously launched Volvo 40.1 Concept with the exception of the door mirrors and hidden-rear door handles.

Hyundai India to increase prices by up to Rs 84,867 from 11 September following hike in GST cess rates

Hyundai sells a range of passenger vehicles, from entry level small car Eon with a starting price of Rs 3.27 lakh to SUV Santa FE priced at Rs 31.98 lakh.

Daimler AG delivers its first commercial electric truck in US, might show larger electric vehicle soon

Daimler AG on Thursday said United Parcel Service Inc will be the first US commercial customer for its new battery-powered eCanter truck.

Nissan Micra Fashion Edition launched in India at Rs 6.09 lakhs; features two new colour variants

The Nissan Micra Fashion Edition will be available only with an automatic CVT transmission as the variant is based on the XL CVT variant.

The Mercedes-AMG Project ONE $2.7 mn hypercar has been unveiled at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show

The car that Mercedes-AMG has rather ambitiously labelled “the most fascinating two-seater that will hit the road” has now been officially unveiled.

Mercedes-AMG Project One design teased before 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show launch

The plug-in hypercar will be revealed later at the Frankfurt Motor Show but before the wraps came off, the Mercedes-AMG revealed a teaser of the hypercar.

New Volkswagen I.D. Crozz concept teased ahead of Frankfurt International Motor Show

Volkswagen has released a teaser showcasing a sketch of its upcoming I.D. concept vehicle.

Royal Enfield launches two new colour variants of its Classic 350 and Classic 500 bikes in India

The company has launched a Gunmetal Grey Royal Enfield classic 350 and a Stealth Black Royal Enfield 500.

Electric, hybrid vehicles, alternative fuel tops agenda at inaugural session of 57th SIAM meet

At the 57th SIAM Annual Convention 2017, Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Anant Geete said the government was considering the extension of a scheme to promote electric and hybrid vehicles by another six months.

In a world of augmented and virtual reality, car designers still rely on clay

Car designers have every kind of software and virtual reality tool. But when they want to make sure a car's curves look just right, they rely on one of the world's oldest materials: clay.

Facelifted 2018 Ford EcoSport unveiled in Europe; expected to hit Indian markets by year end

The 2018 facelifted Ford EcoSport will be launched later this year in European markets and should be expected to make its way into Indian markets soon after