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Bentley Bentayga S is a more driver-focused version of the V8-powered British luxury SUV

Chassis tweaks, upgraded brakes, a sports exhaust and cosmetic additions are part of the Bentley Bentayga S.

Royal Enfield to shut down manufacturing facilities for three days as COVID-19 cases rise

Operations at Royal Enfield’s Thiruvottiyur, Oragadam, and Vallam Vadagal facilities will be halted till 29 May.

Now, return a Kia Carnival within 30 days of purchase and claim a 95 percent refund

Buyers of the Kia Carnival can return the MPV within a month of purchase under the ‘Satisfaction Guarantee Scheme’.

Next-gen Ford Endeavour caught on test in Australia ahead of world premiere in 2022

The 2022 Ford Endeavour is expected to draw a number of styling cues from Ford’s F-Series pick-up trucks.

New Mercedes-Benz GLA launched in India, introductory prices start at Rs 42.10 lakh

Along with the standard GLA, Mercedes-Benz India has also launched the locally-assembled AMG GLA 35 at Rs 57.30 lakh.

Updated 2021 Triumph Bonneville Bobber launched in India at Rs 11.75 lakh

Part of the refreshed Modern Classic range, the 2021 Triumph Bonneville Bobber gets more features as standard.

Piaggio One electric scooter revealed ahead of global debut at 2021 Beijing auto show

Only the second pure-electric scooter from Piaggio, the One features all-LED lighting and removable batteries.

Road transport ministry drafts rules for vehicle tyres to boost safety, fuel efficiency

Regime proposed for new model tyres from 1 October, 2021, and for existing models from 1 October, 2022.

Mahindra Thar vs Jeep Wrangler in Australian court: An agreement reached, but this isn’t over yet

The Mahindra Thar, in its current form, won’t be sold in Australia, but that doesn’t spell the end for its global aspirations.

India-bound Citroen C3 compact SUV’s exterior design revealed in scale model images

Set to be Citroen’s second offering in India, the Citroen C3 compact SUV is expected to get petrol power only.

New Skoda Octavia India launch rescheduled for June, deliveries to begin soon after

Earlier scheduled to arrive at the end of April, the 2021 Skoda Octavia will now be launched sometime next month.

Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck debuts: Can it compel loyalists to embrace EVs?

With 563 hp and over 1,000 Nm of torque, the Ford F-150 Lightning will be quick, and will also have a 480 km range.

Google I/O 2021: Android 12’s Digital Car Key function coming for compatible vehicles

Google’s Digital Car Key feature will be rolled out on select Pixel smartphones and Samsung Galaxy devices.

Triumph Street Scrambler 900 Sandstorm, Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen launched in India

Triumph’s new limited-run models pay tribute to late movie star Steve McQueen; 25 units allotted for India.

Suzuki Jimny 5 door expected to make global debut in 2022, get turbo-petrol engine

The much-awaited 5-door Suzuki Jimny is said to be 3,850 mm long, 1,645 mm wide and 1,730 mm tall.

Hero MotoCorp electric scooter India launch in 2022, could be a rebranded Gogoro

India’s leading two-wheeler manufacturer is working on fixed charging as well as battery swap systems.

Lamborghini to electrify model range by 2024, launch all-electric model before 2030

As part of the Direzione Cor Tauri plan, all Lamborghini models will be equipped with plug-in hybrid powertrains by 2024.

Bengaluru start-up Simple Energy to launch Mark 2 electric scooter on 15 August, 2021

In Eco mode, the Simple Energy Mark 2 will have a 4.8 kWh battery and a range of up to 240 kilometres.

Ducati Streetfighter V4, V4 S launched in India, prices range from Rs 20-23 lakh

Classified as a super-naked, the Ducati Streetfighter V4 has a 1,103 cc engine with a total output of 208 hp.

Robert Hentschel appointed Norton Motorcycle CEO by TVS, Vittorio Urciuoli joins as CTO

In the past, Robert Hentschel has played key roles at Lotus Cars, Ferrari and Aprilia Racing.

Satoshi Uchida succeeds Koichiro Hirao as the company head at Suzuki Motorcycle India

Having previously worked with Suzuki in India, Satoshi Uchida was part of the company’s US ops until recently.

Aprilia SXR 125 launched in India at Rs 1.16 lakh, costs Rs 10,000 less than SXR 160

The Aprilia SXR 125 packs a smaller engine than the SXR 160, and also misses out on the anti-lock braking system.

Tesla suspends vehicle purchases using Bitcoin, cites environmental concerns

Elon Musk says cryptocurrency is a “good idea on many levels” but its promise cannot come at a “great cost to the environment.”

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace facelift debuts with styling tweaks, MIB3 infotainment

With the midlife update, the seven-seat Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is now visually similar to the five-seat Tiguan.

India approves Rs 18,100 crore scheme to promote ACC battery production, EV adoption

Manufacturing of ACC batteries is expected to drive demand for electric vehicles in the country.

Legal wrangle-r: Why Jeep has taken the new Mahindra Thar to court in Australia

As Mahindra readied to introduce the second-gen Thar down under, Jeep moved court to block an ‘intentional’ infringement.

Tesla Model S involved in fatal crash in the US did not use Autopilot, says NTSB report

A key component of the Autopilot system "was not available" on the road where the crash happened.

Volkswagen Polo GTI facelift teased in design sketch ahead of world premiere in June

A midlife refresh is expected to bring the spicy Volkswagen Polo GTI in line with the standard Polo facelift visually.

Mercedes-Benz Concept EQT previews electric derivative of upcoming T-Class luxury MPV

Showcased in concept guise, the Mercedes-Benz EQT is expected to debut in production form by end-2021.

Electric vehicles will become more affordable than ICE models in Europe by 2027: Study

A drop in battery costs and use of dedicated production lines will make EVs more accessible for the masses.