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Gadkari to Tesla: Don’t import EVs from China, make in India for domestic and global markets

The road transport and highways minister said that he is still in dialogue with Tesla officials regarding the company’s demand related to tax concessions.

Mahindra XUV700 amasses 50,000 bookings within two days of sales commencing, prices set to rise further

Garnering 25,000 bookings in a matter of hours on both 7 and 8 October, waiting periods for the Mahindra XUV700 are set to stretch up to a full year.

Geneva Motor Show 2022 scrapped, next edition of the auto exhibition scheduled for 2023

Owing to uncertainties posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of the semiconductor shortage, organisers of GIMS have decided to postpone the motor show.

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.

MG ZS EV facelift debuts in Europe, Long Range version with 72 kWh battery introduced

Along with a slew of styling changes, the Long Range version of the 2022 MG ZS EV facelift will have a range of up to 439 km on the WLTP cycle; India launch likely in 2022.

TVS Jupiter 125 launch highlights: Larger-capacity Jupiter priced at Rs 73,400, features idle start-stop tech

The TVS Jupiter 125 is expected to sport a small premium over the 110 cc model; to go up against the Honda Activa 125, Suzuki Access 125, Honda Grazia, Hero Destini.

TVS Jupiter 125 launched in India with prices starting at Rs 73,400: Check specs, features, rivals

The TVS Jupiter 125 costs around Rs 8,000 more than the base 110 cc Jupiter; claims to have the longest-in-class seat and best-in-segment fuel efficiency.

Skoda Slavia is the name of new, made-for-India midsize sedan due for launch in early 2022

Set to be the third model based on the Volkswagen Group’s India-specific MQB A0 IN platform, the Skoda Slavia will take on the likes of the Honda City and Hyundai Verna.

MG Astor SUV launch date announced: Find out when prices for the new Creta rival will be revealed

The MG Astor will slot in below the Hector in the carmaker’s India line-up; to be available with a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol and a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine.

Toyota Fortuner Legender 4x4 automatic launched in India at Rs 42.33 lakh: Here’s all you need to know

As standard, the four-wheel-drive version of the Toyota Fortuner Legender will also pack an 11-speaker JBL sound system; costs about Rs 3.70 lakh more than the 2WD variant.

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.

Volvo issues recall for almost 260,000 pre-2010 cars in the US to replace driver airbag inflator

Volvo’s latest recall covers S80 sedans from 2001 to 2006 and S60s from 2001 through 2009; driver’s airbag can explode and send shrapnel into the cabin.

Mercedes-Benz India sells 4,101 vehicles between Jul-Sep, nearly twice as many as in Q3 2020

Mercedes-Benz India has so far sold 8,958 units in 2021 (till the end of September), a 79 percent growth over the 5,007 units sold in the same period last year.

‘Not a hatchback’: Why Tata Motors is going out of its way to establish the Punch as a true SUV

Unlike some high-riding hatchbacks, the Tata Punch AMT is equipped with off-road-focused segment-firsts including a ‘Traction Pro’ mode as well as altitude-adjusted transmission maps.

TVS teams up with Tata Power to set up regular and fast charging infra for electric two-wheelers

Soon, owners of the TVS iQube will be able to charge their electric scooter at a Tata Power EV charging station; solar power to be deployed at TVS outlets.

Flute, tabla, sitar: Law mandating Indian musical instrument sounds for vehicle horns coming soon

Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said once the new law is passed, only sounds of Indian musical instruments will be allowed for vehicle horns in a bid to slash noise pollution.

Audi Q5 facelift India launch confirmed for November, refreshed X3 rival to be assembled locally

Having been discontinued in the run-up to the implementation of BS6 emission norms, the Audi Q5 facelift will be launched with a petrol engine option only.

Skoda Rapid Matte Edition launched in India at Rs 11.99 lakh, production to be limited to 400 units

Both manual and automatic versions of the Skoda Rapid can be had with the new carbon steel matte paint job; only the second car in India to sport matte paint from the factory.

Tata Punch unveil highlights: Mini-SUV available with 1.2-litre petrol engine, AMT gets 'Traction Pro' mode

The Tata Punch, which is the second Tata model to be based on the carmaker’s ALFA architecture, is expected to go on sale in the second half of October.

Kerala to have 100 EV charging stations by end-2021, govt departments to have 50 EVs by November

Electric vehicle owners will be able to make payments at the EV charging stations via a smartphone app; facilities built for both electric two- and four-wheelers.

Tesla delivered 241,300 vehicles between July and September, a 72 percent rise over last year's figures

Of the 240,000+ vehicles delivered in the third quarter, the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y made up over 230,000 units; annual sales figure expected to be around 865,000 units.

Lamborghini confident of doubling India sales by 2025, demand for Urus super-SUV driving volumes

Having crossed 300 unit sales in September, Lamborghini India is targeting crossing the 450-unit sales milestone by 2023.

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.

Ather 450X, 450 Plus receive additional features with latest over-the-air update: Find out what’s new

Ather Energy has rolled out the Atherstack Borg (10.2.0) update for the Ather 450X and Ather 450 Plus electric scooters, adding a couple of useful features.

Top-spec Mahindra XUV700 AX7 priced from Rs 17.59 lakh, bookings to open on 7 October

Mahindra has revealed the full variant line-up of the all-new Mahindra XUV700 ahead of commencement of deliveries; prices valid for first 25,000 buyers.

Tata Punch bookings to officially open on 4 October, launch of mini-SUV to take place closer to Diwali

Tata Motors will start taking bookings for its smallest SUV yet, the Tata Punch, next week; confirms mini-SUV will come with doors that open up to 90 degrees.

Tae-Jin Park will take over as MD and CEO at Kia India, Kookhyun Shim to retire

Park, executive director and chief sales & business strategy officer, will take over the role of managing director and CEO at Kia India with effect from October 4.

Ola Electric raises over $200 million in funding, to accelerate development of electric car and motorcycle

New round of funding for Ola Electric – valued at $3 billion – led by Falcon Edge, Softbank and other firms; company chief Bhavish Aggarwal wants India to shun petrol two-wheelers by 2025.

MG Astor SUV first drive: The 800-pound gorilla

It’s compact, it’s Chinese, and MG has a history of aggressive pricing and high value. Everyone should be scared.

Maruti Suzuki rolls out AI-powered virtual assistant named ‘S-Assist’ for Nexa customers

To also be extended to Arena customers soon, S-Assist provides multimedia content including do-it-yourself videos, troubleshooting and more via a phone app.