AUTO

Toyota is set to launch 3 new SUVs and 1 new MPV in India this year
In a bid to consolidate its position in the Indian market, Japanese automaker Toyota will be launching at least 3 new SUVs and 1 new MPV this year. These include the Hyryder, Land Cruiser, Innova Hycross and the new generation of the urban cruiser.

Interiors of Upcoming 2022 Mahindra Scorpio-N officially revealed ahead of launch
The upcoming generation of the Mahindra Scorpio-N will debut in India on June 27. Mahindra had previously unveiled the exteriors on social media. Now, the company has released a video which reveals a completely revamped cabin, with a better design and more tech onboard.

Mahindra XUV300 will soon be getting an all new version in India, with more powerful engine
Mahindra is all likely to launch a new version of the XUV300, called the Sportz Edition, in a couple of weeks. The new version will come with a new and more powerful engine, and if rumours are to be believed, a mild hybrid system as well.

MG Motors’ entry-level EV for India uncovered, will be priced around Rs 10 Lakh
MG Motors India is planning to launch an ultra affordable EV sometime next year, which would cost about Rs 10 Lakhs. The upcoming EV will be based on a kei-car design, with 2 sliding doors, and 39bhp drive train.

Citroen C3 to go on sale on July 20, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming crossover
Citroen will be launching the C3 on the 20th of July this year. Because the car will be made in India, with 90 per cent localised parts, the French automaker has a great opportunity to price the car very competitively when they finally enter the highly competitive Indian mass market.

Porsche Approved pre-owned vehicle programme launched in India
Porsche hopes to reassure car buyers interested in purchasing pre-owned models with the help of this new business venture

Building smart electric vehicles from scratch
Over the last decade, India has witnessed many types of electric vehicles

Mercedes Benz recalls one million cars, mainly SUVs and minivans, over fear of faulty brakes
Fearing that the corrosion on the brake booster can lead to catastrophic brake failure in some of their cars, Mercedes-Benz has recalled about 1 million cars from all across the world. The affected cars mainly include the ML & the GL line of cars, and some of their popular minivans or MPVs.

Maharashtra COVID-19 update: Slight decline in new cases, 2,922 test positive in last 24 hours
Maharashtra now has 14,858 active cases cases of COVID-19. Also, a 37-year-old man from Pune, who returned from England on 12 May, was diagnosed with BA.5 sub-variant

Iconic Hindustan Ambassador to return in new avatar in 2 years; all you need to know
According to media reports, the joint venture between Hindustan Motors and Peugeot is in 'advanced stage' and Ambassador 2.0 is set to roll out in two years

Uber India announces plan to tackle ride cancellations - All you need to know
Uber has highlighted a number of critical issues like ride cancellations, drivers not turning on the air conditioning during rides and refusal to accept online payments

Helmets worn without fastened strap or BIS certification to attract fine of up to Rs 2,000
In fact, even jumping a red light while wearing a helmet will attract a fine of Rs 2,000

Keeway unveils three new products for the Indian market
All three products from Keeway will come to India via the Completely Knocked Down (CKD) route

Tata Nexon EV Max - First drive review: A stronger case?
Does the Tata Nexon EV Max make a stronger case for an affordable yet usable electric car over the standard version of the Nexon EV? We took it for a spin recently to answer that question for you!

Could EV makers be sending higher quality cells for testing while using lower quality ones?
An exclusive investigation by CNBC-TV18 shows signs that some EV makers could be making use of such practices

Tata Nexon EV Max launched in India; priced from Rs 17.74 lakh
The new Tata Nexon EV Max comes with 30+ features over the standard Nexon EV, and costs roughly Rs 2 lakh more.

Volkswagen Virtus - First drive review: Move on up!
Can the Volkswagen Virtus be a successor to the Vento, elder sibling to the Polo and a worthy alternative to the Taigun? We find out!

TVS Ntorq 125 XT launched in India; priced at Rs 1.03 lakh
The disc brake-equipped TVS Ntorq 125 XT comes with a SmartXonnectTM connectivity platform, voice assist and 60+ 'hi-tech' features.

Tata Avinya EV concept breaks cover: All you need to know
Tata Motors officials state the Avinya concept will be introduced to the market by 2025.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV to launch in India during second half of 2022
The Ioniq 5 is set to mark the beginning of Hyundai’s BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) expansion plans in India.
