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Coming Soon: Hyundai Alcazar
Hyundai Alcazar will be the latest entrant to the seven-seater club.
Hyundai Motor India recently showcased its upcoming and much-awaited six and seven-seater premium SUV, the Alcazar. According to S.S. Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., with the launch of the Alcazar, a vehicle that has been developed based on Indians’ feedback and one which offers state-of-the art modern design, both in terms of…
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VW set to turn the corner in 2021
We caught up with Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, VW India, who spoke to us not just about Sarvottam 2.0, but also about their new brand design and their latest SUVW offerings.
Volkswagen recently unveiled the new Tiguan and the brand-new Taigun. Who are these new SUVWs being targeted at, how will they be priced, what are the new changes that VW has brought about in its style of functioning, these were some of the questions that we were seeking answers to. Excerpts from the interview with…
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Govt’s vehicle scrappage policy promises plenty
The government’s vehicle scrappage policy aims to help open more doors for the the auto sector by generating demand over the long term while contributing towards cleaner air and creating more job opportunities.
Close to two months after Union finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Vehicle Scrappage policy, the government has now spelt out the broad framework of the policy. Making a suo moto statement in parliament, the Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), Nitin Gadkari, said his ministry would be introducing the Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernization Program or “Vehicle…
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Sen and Sensibility
Author Gautam Sen’s latest book, THE AUTOMOBILE: An Indian Love Affair, is a seminal book and a must read for every auto enthusiast remotely interested in both, cars and motorcycles. Here, he fields our questions and gives us his unique perspective on the Indian auto scene, both past and present.
There is little doubt that author Gautam Sen’s new book, THE AUTOMOBILE: An Indian Love Affair, will go on to become the definitive ‘go to’ book for all those who want to satiate their thirst for knowledge about Indian car culture and history. In this interview he discusses all of that and more. TOS: You have written…
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Maruti Suzuki Swift gets a facelift
With a starting price of 5.73 lakh it is all set to take on its rivals.
For all those who have been wanting to buy the Maruti Suzuki Swift, here’s some good news – the much loved hatch has now received a facelift. Considering the Swift has been hugely popular with Indian customers over the years, it has now been designed keeping in mind the evolved preferences of the modern day…
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Is the new Honda CB350RS a good buy?
This ‘Made in India for the World’ motorcycle has a lot going for it. Read on to find out our top 7 reasons on why we think the newly launched CB350RS makes a strong case for itself.
Honda has added a new Scrambler styled CB350 to its Big Wing line up, the CB350 RS. It is the Second mid-size ‘Made in India for the World’ motorcycle in the CB Family. The RS is based on the Highness CB350 (Which has already sold 10,000 units since its launch), with the same cradle frame,…
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Industry Captains welcome budget proposals
The Union Budget is being hailed as a visionary budget; infrastructure development and introduction of the scrappage policy are being seen as big positives by auto sector’s bigwigs.
The Union Budget presented by Nirmala Sitharaman is important as it is India’s first Post-Covid budget, after India entered a lockdown in March 2020, that has been considered one of the most stringent globally. Not only did this result in supply bottlenecks, travel restrictions, loss of jobs and livelihoods, but industry, virtually ground to a halt. …
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Is Tata Altroz iTurbo special?
Tata Motors’ newest hot hatch, the Altroz iTurbo, has a lot going for it. Read on to find out why it makes for a compelling proposition.
As Tata Motors’ first product, based on their ALFA architecture, the Altroz, turns one, the company, has marked the occasion by unveiling yet another variant, the new Altroz iTurbo. On offer is a brand new colour – Harbour Blue – which will be available on all variants from Altroz XM+ and above and this should…
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Bienvenue Citroen!
The Citroen C5 Aircross SUV has comfort and safety at its core.
After announcing its plans to enter the Indian market in 2019 and with the Coronavirus delaying Citroen’s official debut, the French manufacturer is all set to unveil the C5 Aircross SUV on February 1, 2021. The SUV will be a completely knock-down (CKD) product and will be assembled at the company’s plant at Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu.…
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What the Renault Kiger has in store
With its global debut scheduled for January 28th, Renault Kiger is already creating quite a buzz with its striking design.
French manufacturer, Renault, has had its shares of ups and downs in India. While some of their vehicles such as the rebadged version of the Nissan Sunny, sold as Renault Scala, or more recently, the Koleos and the Captur failed to create any serious buzz in the market, Renault, did present India with some outstanding vehicles…
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