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  Beginning with Volkswagen version in 2.0 they have got us a compact cross over SUV , the Taigun The Taigun is underpinned by the MQB A0 IN platform which has been engineered specifically for India. Up front, the upper half bears resemblance to its elder siblings. However, the single slat chrome grille with square-shaped LED headlamps and integrated horizontal LED DRLs look neatly placed. The ‘GT’ badge on the grille, front fenders, and at the rear indicates that the German automaker will offer the Taigun with the special treatment that is limited only to the Polo hatchback. The dual-tone front bumper looks rather busy with a moustache-type chrome grille housing the fog lamps and silver faux plate at the bottom. The cabin of the Volkswagen Taigun will be feature-laden to help it compete against the segment contenders. The feature highlights include a 10-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, ventilated front seats, digital ...

S KO OODA    OCTA VIA     2021  Image source - #autocar.in Skooda always had a strong product called Octavia in it's portfolio inspite of the all other vechile in segment flunked in getting buyer's it did a great volume. All thanks it's powerful engine, great handling, no non sense Features, elegent and plain look's made it a segment king. The Octavia is very old according to standard of 2021 . So it needs a new generation. And skooda is also giveing. The Octavia's new generation was expected to launch in 2020 October but the covid 19 delayed the launch of the vechile .  So it new vechile is expected in the early September or the late August, So what we can expect?  The Volkswagen Group pharased out their diesels drivetrain . So the new Octavia is gone a be a petrol only model.  Drivetrain The drivetrain option includes 1.5liter TSI motor seen in skooda kushaq 1.5 , Volkswagen T-Roc,  skooda karoq and upcoming Volkswagen t...

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R BS6 Or other bikes of the price point Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R Kawasaki India has introduced the BS6-compliant Ninja ZX-10R at an aggressive price tag of Rs 14,99,000 (ex-showroom, India). The motorcycle competes against the likes of BMW S1000RR and the Ducati Panigale V4 although the rival products carry considerably higher price tags. Instead, here we list the alternatives to the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R in a similar price range. Ducati Multistrada 950 S (Rs 15,49,000) Ducati's Multistrada 950 S is available at a premium of Rs 50,000 over the Japanese supersport motorcycle. The L-twin powered ADV-sports tourer comes with upright ergonomics that makes it more versatile than the Ninja ZX-10R. The 937cc, twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled motor on the Multistrada 950S is tuned to produce 113bhp at 9,000rpm and 94Nm of peak torque at 6,750rpm. The premium feature list includes LED lighting, a five-inch TFT display, Bosch 9.1 ABS, switchab...

2021 Honda CB350RS Review  The 2021 Honda CB350RS is a sportier urban scrambler version of the Honda Hness CB350. The CB350RS features new paint schemes, sportier styling, a blacked-out theme and wider tyres. But, is it enthusiast-friendly, and more importantly, does it provide a sporty riding experience? Watch the review as Abhishek Nigam brings you all the dope on the new CB350RS. The CB350RS is available in two trims - Standard and Dual-Tone. The former is priced at Rs 1.96 lakh (ex-showroom, India), while the latter costs Rs 1.98 lakh (ex-showroom, India).It competes against the likes of the Royal Enfield Meteor 350 and the Jawa 42 V2.1. As far as specifications are concerned, the Honda CB350RS draws power from the same 348.36cc single-cylinder oil-cooled unit as the Hness CB350. The motor produces 20.8bhp of maximum power and 30Nm of peak torque. A five-speed gearbox and slipper clutch is standard. Like the CB350, the RS also gets the Honda Selectable Torque Contro...

Bajaj Pulsar 150 to be launched in two new colours soon - Bajaj Pulsar 150 to get new colours - Slight changes to the instrument cluster - Are likely to be launched by early-April The Bajaj Pulsar 150 is set to receive an update in India. The brand's highest-selling model will soon be available in two new colour options. First up is the white colour scheme which Bajaj is likely to call 'Moon White'. It incorporates a white base colour with red and black graphics on the tank, tail section, headlamp and belly pan. Moreover, it also gets a contrasting black grab rail and red rim stickers. Now, this colour is likely to be available on the single-disc variant that comes with a single-piece seat. On the other hand, the dual-disc, split seat variant will get a Matte Red paint scheme. And similar to its sibling, the Matte Red colour is the dominant paint here with white and black highlights across the motorcycle.  Apart from the new c...

All about KTM Adventure 390 The ktm made the machine call KTM Adventure 390 which is tagged as  #GO_Adventure which says it as adventure bike. But to be real isn't, it is all about being a highway tourer all thanks to have a great power which is really difficult to Handel in the off roading senario. So it is a good for a highway touring and mild off roading,  The adventure 390 is a perfect blend of all. Right from performance to praticality. It comes with 373cc gasoline motor it has 44hp of Power and 37nm of torque. It motor gets paired to an 6 speed manual transmission via slipper clutch via chain drive.  The bike comes Steel trellis frame, powder coatedcoated chassis and the front tyres are 100/90-19 while the rear tyre 130/80-17 , the wheels are covered with alloy wheels, and the braking is handled with 320mm disk brakes at front and 230mm disk brakes at rear with both ABS as standard , The suspension is handeled by a WP APEX Upside-Down Ø 43 mm/Compression...

All about the Mahindra XUV 3OO sports  - Mahindra XUV300 Sportz was showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo - The model is powered by a 130bhp 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine New spy images shared on the web reveal a semi-camouflaged test-mule of the XUV300 that was spotted during a public road test. The unit in question is believed to be the Sportz variant of the sub-four metre SUV that was showcased at the Auto Expo 2020, details of which are available here. Left Front Three Quarter Under the hood of the Mahindra XUV300 Sportz variant will be a 1.2-litre, T-GDI mStallion turbocharged petrol engine. This three-cylinder, direct injection motor will be capable of producing a maximum power output of 130bhp and 230Nm of torque. Transmission duties will be handled by a six-speed manual unit. The current petrol engine of the XUV300 produces 109bhp and 200Nm of torque. Rear View The Mahindra XUV300 Sportz variant test-mule seen in the images here did not feature any visual enhancements...

Hyundai Alcazar to debut in India in April 2021 - Could be unveiled in the first week of April 2021 - Will mark Hyundai’s entry into the premium three-row SUV segment Last month, Hyundai announced that its upcoming seven-seat SUV will be called the ‘Alcazar.’ To be built and launched in India first, the Alcazar will essentially be based on the mid-size SUV, Creta, with bigger dimensions and third-row seating. Now, word on the street is that Hyundai could be taking the sheets off the Alcazar sometime in the first week of April 2021.  Although there were quite a few spy images of the Alcazar in the last few months, little is known of the overall design and styling of it. It is likely to draw the front from its younger sibling with a few styling tweaks to make it stand out from the crowd. The exterior highlights of the Alcazar are to include redesigned LED headlights and taillamps, a large cascading front grille, 17-inch alloy wheels, character lines on the side, and the s...

Citroen C5 Aircross to be launched in India on 7 April, 2021 - Bookings open since 1 March - Powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine Citroen C5 Aircross will be the first product to be launched in India by the French carmaker. The brand has been taking baby steps towards establishing itself as a premium car manufacturer since the unveiling of the Aircross SUV in April 2019. Two years since the first-look, the C5 is all set to be launched.  The C5 Aircross was revealed last month followed by the commencement of pre-launch bookings from 1 March. Until then, Citroen was busy setting up dealerships across the country to host the new mid-size SUV. The Citroen wears an unusual but unique face with split LED headlamps, 18-inch swirl-shaped alloy wheels, C-shaped chrome stripe surrounding the window line, roof rails, and square-shaped LED taillamps. It is offered in two trims – Feel and Shine, details of which can be read here. On the inside, the talking points of the C5 Aircross ...

2021 Renault Triber: What’s new in every variant? 2021 Renault Triber: What’s new in every variant? Renault has introduced the updated 2021 Renault Triber in India with a fresh set of cosmetic and feature updates. Mechanically, the vehicle continues to be powered by the existing petrol engine option. The seven-seat utility vehicle continues to be offered in RXE, RXL, RXT, and the RXZ variants. Read below to learn more about feature additions in the 2021 Renault Triber.  What’s new? The entry-level RXE variant now gets a new dual-tone horn and the rest of the features have been retained from the 2020 model. There are no feature updates to the RXL variant. The RXT variant gets two new feature additions. The exterior highlight includes new LED indicators on the ORVMs, while the update to the interior includes new steering mounted audio and phone controls. The top-spec RXZ variant is now available in an optional dual-tone exterior with a mystery black roof and ORVMs. Additi...

Long wheelbase India-bound Suzuki Jimny spied testing Jimny spied testing -Test car is a two-door model -Expected to sit under the four-metre mark in length A fully camouflaged but unmistakeablyy long-wheelbase version of the (Maruti) Suzuki Jimny has been spied testing in Europe. Rough estimates from the pictures indicate that it is expected to hover around the four-meter mark in length and this is expected to be the model that will be offered in India. Right Side View The spy images show this version of the Jimny with only two doors but it is an indication of what the five-door model will look like once it is put into production. A very brief glimpse of the cabin indicates that it will get rectangular and blocky interiors of the regular wheelbase Jimny. It is expected that in the five-door model, the front doors and the flared wheel arches will reduce in size to accommodate the second row of doors. Right Rear Three Quarter The Jimny in this LWB guise will be offered with ...

All about Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift launched: All you need to know German luxury car manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz has launched the E-Class facelift in India at a starting price of Rs 63.60 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated model is now available in three variants – E 200, E 220d, and E 350d. To widen the options for potential customers, the company has introduced an India specific sporty AMG exterior line in the E 350d. The company has preponed the launch of the updated E-Class citing a successful run out of the outgoing model much ahead of the company plans and has also received an overwhelming interest for the new model. What’s new? The Mercedes-Benz E-Class facelift features an updated fascia with new LED high-performance headlamps, new grille design, new bumpers, and split tail-lamps. The E 350d with the new AMG Line gets sporty detailing, which includes diamond grille and AMG alloys. For a classy appeal, the quarter glass is inspired by the...

Toyota Urban Cruiser recalled; 9,498 units affected - Toyota Urban Cruiser recalled due to an issue with the driver-side airbag module assembly - Units manufactured between 28 July, 2020 and 11 February, 2021 are affected Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced a voluntary recall for the Urban Cruiser sub-four metre SUV. This affects 9,498 units of the model manufactured between 28 July, 2020 and 11 February, 2021. According to Toyota India, the recall has been undertaken due to a possible issue with the driver-side airbag module assembly. Customers of the affected vehicles will be contacted by the respective dealerships for inspection and the part will be replaced free of cost. All variants of the sub-four metre SUV are equipped with dual airbags as standard. The Toyota Urban Cruiser is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine that produces 103bhp and 138Nm of torque. Transmission options on the model include a five-speed manual unit and a four-speed automatic unit. 

BMW to introduce 13 all-electric cars by 2023 - MINI to go all-electric by 2030 - The iX production to commence in the coming months A few months back, BMW revealed its flagship all-electric SUV, the iX, and now the carmaker has confirmed that the iX will be offered in two guises – the xDrive 40 and xDrive 50. Going further, BMW aims at strengthening its EV game with the launch of 13 new electric vehicles by the end of 2030. Left Front Three Quarter The company states that it will continue to grow and there will be at least one fully-electric model under all key segments by 2023. It also aims to deliver a total of two million EVs to customers in the next four years and forecasts a 50 per cent of share by electric vehicles in the company’s total sale figures.  In other news, BMW announced that its subsidiary, MINI, will be the first brand under the umbrella to go all-electric and that the last model with a combustion engine will be built in 2025. The brand also hinted at...

2021 Mahindra XUV500 continues testing; to get front seats with memory function 2021 Mahindra XUV500 continues testing; to get front seats with memory function - New Mahindra XUV500 could arrive later this year - The model is expected to receive a host of new features The new Mahindra XUV500 has been spotted testing yet again, with a fresh set of pictures revealing additional details about the SUV. The model is expected to arrive later this year. As seen in the spy images, the next-gen Mahindra XUV500 will come equipped electric front seats with memory function. A few other notable highlights from the image reveals a dual-screen setup, fully digital instrument console, a large touchscreen infotainment system, steering-mounted controls, leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel, an engine start-stop button, squared AC vents with chrome surrounds, dual-tone black and beige interiors, a brushed aluminium insert for the dashboard, chrome door handles, an arm-rest, and a rotary...

BS6 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross spotted testing BS6 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross spotted testing - Likely to be powered by a 1.9-litre diesel engine - Expected to be launched in the coming months It has been almost a year since the Bharat Stage 6 emission norms have come into effect. Almost all the OEMs have adhered to the new rule and rolled out their models in the line. Isuzu somehow seems to have taken a back seat and introduced its commercial range of D-Max pick-ups only in October last year.  However, the Japanese carmaker now appears to be shifting its focus to its SUV range which consisted of the MU-X and the D-Max V-Cross before the BS6 norms came in. Spy pictures of a probable BS6 D-Max V-Cross have surfaced on the internet. The test run of the V-Cross indicates a possible launch of the pick-up in the coming months. A few days back a BS6 prototype of the MU-X SUV was spotted as well Isuzu D-MAX V-Cross Right Front Three Quarter Talking about the V-Cross,...

Skooda kushaq  The compact SUV segment is one of the most hottest segment out there. The brands are targeting the segment since long time. The segment was kick started with lanch of renault duster in 2012 . The renault duster was a great hit. All thanks to looks, performance and handeling of the vechile.  The segment was added with hyundai creta in 2015 , maruthi suzuki s cross, kia seltos, mg Hector and more  So the German🇩🇪 car maker skooda is planning to addition of an product in their portfolio . And the productis kushaq. The kushaq is gona be an Brand new products.  It expected to be Volkswagen Group CMF series platform, it will be spacious, pratical and punchy Features   The vechile is expected to get features like 6 Airbag, ABS, EBD, ESP, 4 disk brake with wipeing function and more in terms of safety Drivetrain The drivetrain is expected to with 1liter turbo petrol with manual or torque converter automatic and 1.5liter turbo petrol manual wi...

Mahindra XUV 5OO  What is mahindra XUV 5OO  Mahindra back in 2011 mahindra got a beautiful and premium SUV called XUV5OO. It was based on momocoque chassis. It had a premium Features and looks. The vechile price was competative as well  As time passed the new competators like Renault Duster, Hyundai Creta, Nissan Kicks and Kia Seltos of the 5 seater aquried the market, but still the 8 seater market was domimated by the XUV 5OO it self. But in 2021 the MG Hector plusplus and Tata safari was sensable all thanks the outdatedment of XUV5OO  So it has come time to discontinue the current model and get a new machine in it's portfolio. So it's gone a be a new machine is new genration vechile. So I will get a new chassis, engine , refurbished exterior and brand new interior  What is new vechile      The vechile will have a brand new interior, new exterior, Drivetrain options with new Features  Exterior  It will get a...