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Driving comfort upgrade for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Stuttgart. New engine for the successful large van from Mercedes-Benz Vans: since the end of last year, the Sprinter Panel Van and the Chassis Cab variant with rear-wheel drive are available with the powerful and efficient OM654 four-cylinder diesel engine from the powertrain portfolio of Mercedes-Benz Cars. This autumn, the switch for all the other […] July 20, 2021 at 05:33AM

Daimler supports population in flood areas

Since Friday, Daimler has been providing heavy off-road Mercedes-Benz Unimog and special vehicles to support regional rescue teams Daimler AG donates 1 million euros for emergency aid Donation goes to the German Red Cross and the Federal Agency for Technical Relief Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG: […] July 20, 2021 at 05:33AM

Mitsubishi Fuso announces its ambitions for CO2-neutrality across its value chain

The Tramagal Plant in Portugal will become CO2–neutral by 2022 Plants in Japan to follow, to achieve CO2–neutrality by 2039 at latest The Kawasaki and Nakatsu Plants have already achieved 17% reduction in CO2 emissions since 2015 Kawasaki, Japan – As an integral part of Daimler Truck AG, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC; […] July 20, 2021 at 05:32AM

BharatBenz increases customer reach with new dealership in the South

BharatBenz adds new touchpoints in the Southern region, to support its increasing sales numbers and ensure a seamless customer experience Rajaram Krishnamurthy, VP Marketing, Sales and Customer Service, DICV: “Our goal is to increase customer convenience and offer state-of-the-art experience through our products and services. To ensure ease of servicing and access to customers, our […] July 20, 2021 at 05:32AM

1965 Jaguar E-Type with just 8,000 miles is headed to auction

The Jaguar E-Type is considered by many to be the most beautiful car ever built, and that’s particularly true of the first-generation, Series 1 cars. And while there are plenty of gorgeously restored examples, there can’t be too many unrestored E-Types as well preserved as this 1965 roadster that will cross the block at the […] July 19, 2021 at 07:24AM

Tim Gajser and Team HRC win again

Today the FIM World Motocross Championship visited Oss in the province of North Brabant, in the Netherlands and it was the first World Championship race in 23 years to visit Oss. The track’s location right beside the N329 and A59 highways make it easily accessible and its compressed sandy surface made for exciting racing. The […] July 19, 2021 at 07:13AM

Ford considering shipping incomplete F-150s to dealers

Pictures of thousands of brand new, unsellable Ford F-150s parked in lots in at least three states expressed the semiconductor shortage in real and financial terms. Ford’s pain has been especially dreadful; CEO Jim Farley said nine of Ford’s Tier 1 suppliers relied on chips from a single chip maker that experienced a fire in […] July 19, 2021 at 07:04AM

Ford Endeavour Base Variant Discontinued – New Entry Price Rs 33.8 L

Image – MotorCraze Ford Endeavour rivals the likes of Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster and Isuzu MUX Ford has discontinued the base Titanium trim from Endeavour’s lineup which was only available in a 4×2 variant. The premium seven-seater SUV is now offered at a starting price of Rs 33.80 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Titanium+ 4×2 variant […] July 18, 2021 at 03:32PM

Commercial Vehicle Sales June 2021 – Tata, Mahindra, Ashok Leyland

Image – Usha Ki Kiran Commercial Vehicle registrations increased 236.19 percent YoY to 35,700 units in June 2021 FADA (Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations) announced the sales and registration report for June 2021 (retails sales). In the past month, statistics show that there was YoY growth across each segment, the highest being in the commercial […] July 18, 2021 at 01:38PM

Top 10 Two Wheelers June 2021 – Splendor, Activa, Pulsar, Apache

Bajaj Pulsar NS 200 Hero Splendor was the best-selling two-wheeler in India in June 2021 – Beating Honda Activa by a huge margin June 2021 was a good month across all segments. Sales of passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles increased significantly. Sales across the two wheeler segment were more or less on par with that […] July 18, 2021 at 10:53AM

Royal Enfield GT 650 Modified Into A Modern Retro With New Features

Royal Enfield 650 Modified By STG Tracker Royal Enfield Continental GT is available in three trims namely- standard, Custom, and Chrome and is currently priced between Rs 2.90-3.12 lakh (ex-showroom) Besides having a cult following in India, the Royal Enfield brand has grown its customer base in many international markets as well in recent years. […] July 18, 2021 at 10:01AM

Mahindra XUV700 Debut Likely On 15th Aug – Spied With Safari Like Boss Mode

Image – Dr Gautham Prakash Mahindra XUV700 global debut is expected to take place in the coming weeks With each passing day, launch of Mahindra XUV700 is getting closer. Hopefully the mirage will soon turn into reality for awaiting buyers. As per a source, the debut date for New XUV700 is set for 15th August […] July 18, 2021 at 08:25AM

Rally Estonia: Day 3

Toyota Yaris WRC driver Kalle Rovanperä pulled away from the opposition on the longest day of Rally Estonia to take a lead of 50.7 seconds into tomorrow’s closing leg as he and co-driver Jonne Halttunen look to secure their maiden WRC victory. Rovanperä had won six of Friday’s eight stages but the battle had been […] July 19, 2021 at 06:17AM

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing locks out Monza front row

José María López, who shares the #7 GR010 HYBRID with Mike Conway and Kamui Kobayashi, took pole position with a lap of 1min 35.899secs. He was fastest in every session at the Italian circuit, which is hosting a WEC race for the first time this weekend. Brendon Hartley, in the #8 sister car he drives […] July 19, 2021 at 06:17AM

2021 British Grand Prix – Sunday

Lewis claims a hard-fought victory for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team at the 2021 British Grand Prix, with Valtteri securing an impressive podium in P3 Lewis took his eighth British Grand Prix win with a courageous drive in front of a full-capacity crowd at Silverstone. Lewis and VER collided on the opening lap when fighting […] July 19, 2021 at 05:33AM

New world record for Jan Frodeno

Top triathlete Jan Frodeno wins the ‘Zwift Tri Battle Royale’ in Germany’s Allgäu region – supported by Mercedes-Benz Jan Frodeno beats rival Lionel Sanders in head-to-head showdown Top triathlete causes a sensation and improves his own world best time to 07:27:53 hours Lionel Sanders runs personal best with 07:43:30 hours The perfect team: all-electric EQA […] July 19, 2021 at 05:32AM

ŠKODA ENYAQ iV: the new electric flagship

ŠKODA ENYAQ iV Efficient, emotive and electrifying – these attributes neatly sum up the ENYAQ iV. In launching its first all-electric SUV, the Czech car manufacturer has taken the biggest step yet in its electromobility strategy. The new ENYAQ iV is the first ŠKODA production model to be based on Volkswagen Group’s MEB modular electric […] July 18, 2021 at 07:56AM

2022 Hyundai Elantra-N Performance Street to Circuit.

Elantra N is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo flat power engine with a 52-mm turbine wheel, which is 5 mm larger in diameter than before, and a 12.5-mm turbine passage with an area increased by 2.5 mm. These enhancements, along with the optimization of the shape and material of the cylinder lock, improve both the […] July 18, 2021 at 07:56AM

Audi India Announces a Series of Charging Options & Benefits for EV Customers

Audi e-tron customers will get several benefits including a complimentary wall-box AC charger. Audi India had announced a slew of charging options and benefits ahead of the launch of the Audi e-tron 50, Audi e-tron 55 and Audi e-tron Sportback 55 on July 22, 2021. All Audi e-tron and Audi e-tron Sportback customers who buy […] July 18, 2021 at 07:56AM

Tesla launches $199 subscription service for ‘Full Self-Driving’

BERKELEY, California — Tesla said on Saturday it has introduced an option for some customers to subscribe to its advanced driver assistance software, dubbed “Full Self-Driving,” for $199 per month, instead of paying $10,000 upfront. Tesla has previously said its subscription service would generate recurring revenue and expand the customer base for pricy features including […] July 18, 2021 at 07:45AM

TVS Creon Electric Scooter Launch Plans On Track – Ather 450X Rival

TVS Creon Electric Scooter TVS new electric scooter could be named Retron that was registered last year Rising fuel prices have resulted in significant pain for commuters. However, from the EV industry’s perspective, rising fuel prices is working as a catalyst to boost sales of electric vehicles. In electric two-wheeler space, we are witnessing hectic […] July 18, 2021 at 07:05AM

Bookings for Ola electric scooter vehicle for just Rs 499

Ola Electric scooter is in its final lap ahead of launch and has opened bookings for ₹499, as a refundable amount. Ola Electric has informed that interested customers can get the units reserved online at the company’s official website – olaelectric.com and will get delivery on priority basis. The company chief, Bhavish Aggarwal made the […] July 17, 2021 at 11:05PM

Honda NX200 ADV Based On Hornet Launch Expected In Aug

Render Credit – Young Machine As compared to rivals, Honda currently lacks a dedicated small capacity ADV in its portfolio The adventure segment in the country has witnessed a significant boom in recent years. Off-road enthusiasts with limited budget usually choose bikes such as Hero Xpulse 200, Royal Enfield Himalayan and KTM 250 Adventure. While […] July 17, 2021 at 05:55PM

Tesla India Team Consists Of Former Ather, Volvo, BMW, Porsche Employees

Tesla Model 3 on test in India. Image – Maitrey Gogate It is a well known fact that Tesla is finally coming to India – Ahead of that details about their leadership team have leaked Tesla’s arrival has been long-awaited. In the past 3-4 years, there have been multiple back and forth between the EV […] July 17, 2021 at 05:09PM

2022 KTM RC 390 Spied Up Close In New Spy Shots

2022 KTM RC 390 Spied The new-gen KTM Rc 390 will feature major design overhauls including new body panels, graphics and paint schemes We know that KTM will be upgrading its RC lineup of motorcycles in the coming future. It will mostly likely be the RC 390 which will receive a new generation model first. […] July 17, 2021 at 04:13PM

Ola Electric Scooter Registers 1 Lakh Bookings In 1 Day – New Record

Ola Electric Scooter Ola is also building a wide Hypercharging network across 400 cities in India The upcoming Ola electric scooter has managed to create enough buzz ahead of its launch, thanks to the company’s CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal, who has been very active on social media of late. Bookings of the highly anticipated e-scooter have […] July 17, 2021 at 01:56PM

Skoda Kushaq Buyers Get Royal Delivery Experience – Band Baaja, Garlands And More

Skoda Kushaq Royal Delivery. Image – AUTO TOWN Deliveries of the new Kushaq were made with the sounding of drums and trumpets – With donning of royal styled umbrellas, turbans and shawls Deliveries of the Skoda Kushaq, launched in India on 28th July 2021 at Rs 10.50 lakhs have commenced. This 5 seater SUV is […] July 17, 2021 at 01:05PM

BMW 350cc Scooter For India Teased Officially Ahead Of Launch

BMW Scooter Teaser For India Upon its launch in India, BMW C 400 GT is expected to be priced around Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom) BMW Motorrad has teased a new scooter for the Indian market on its social media handle. This will be the German brand’s first Maxi-style offering in India. While the company hasn’t […] July 17, 2021 at 11:54AM

Top 10 SUVs H1 2021 – Creta, Brezza, Seltos, Nexon, Scorpio

Image – Deepak SUV sales have been steadily growing in India and new offerings being added to the segment being launched in quick succession The popularity of SUVs in India is well known. The growth of this segment has been steadily growing each year. Almost every automaker in India has quite few offerings in this […] July 17, 2021 at 08:36AM

Victory for F.C.C. TSR Honda France at Estoril

F.C.C. TSR Honda France took an incredible victory today winning the 12 Hours of Estoril, after completing 417 laps of the 4.182 km Portuguese circuit aboard the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. Honda’s endurance specialists, Josh Hook, Mike Di Meglio and Yuki Takahasi fought hard aboard the Fireblade SP, and with consistent race pace they took […] July 18, 2021 at 07:12AM

Third place on the podium for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team in dramatic 12-hour race at Estoril.

Estoril. Second race and a second podium finish for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team and the new #37 BMW M 1000 RR in the FIM Endurance World Championship 2021 (FIM EWC). In the, at times, dramatic 12-hour race at Estoril (POR), Xavi Forés (ESP), Markus Reiterberger (GER) and Kenny Foray (FRA) secured third place […] July 18, 2021 at 06:02AM

2021 British Grand Prix – Saturday

P2 and P3 for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team at Silverstone in the first ever F1 Sprint Lewis was jumped at the start by VER and despite fighting back strongly, couldn’t make the pass and will start tomorrow’s British Grand Prix in second position. Valtteri started on the Soft tyre in contrast to the drivers […] July 18, 2021 at 05:32AM

TVS iQube Electric Scooter To Go On Sale At 1,000 Dealers By March 2022

TVS iQube Electric Scooter The upcoming new-gen EVs from TVS will be conceptualized in India with the aim of catering to demands of both domestic as well as international consumers With electric mobility gathering momentum in the country in the fast few months, especially in the two-wheeler space, focus has shifted to the new crop […] July 16, 2021 at 04:53PM

Okinawa Electric Scooters Gujarat Price List – Reduced By Up To Rs 38k

Okinawa Electric Scooter – Praise Pro Price In Gujarat Okinawa Autotech offers savings upto Rs.37,892 on Okinawa Praise Plus under the revised Gujarat EV Policy Okinawa Autotech is keen to cash in on the new Gujarat EV Policy as has been announced. As a member of Gujarat Energy Development Agency, Okinawa also looks forward to […] July 16, 2021 at 02:09PM

Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Launched In Nagpur – Bookings Open

Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter Nagpur Launch In Presence Of Nitin Gadkari. Image – KTM Khamla Square Nagpur becomes the 3rd city in India to get Bajaj Chetak Electric Scooter – After Pune and Bangalore Bajaj Chetak electric scooter, launched in India more than 1.5 years ago, has been closed for bookings for most of the […] July 16, 2021 at 01:35PM

2021 Mercedes AMG E 53, AMG E 63 S Launch Price Rs 1.02 Cr Onwards

New Mercedes AMG E 63 S 4M+ Mercedes-Benz India has launched two new cars – E 63 S 4MATIC+ and E 53 4MATIC+ Luxury automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz adds two new performance based AMG products to its India lineup. The AMG E 53 4MATIC+ is priced at Rs 1.02 crore, while AMG E 63 S 4MATIC+ […] July 16, 2021 at 12:11PM

Tata Tiago XTO Gets Tata Branded Android Touchscreen Infotainment Worth Rs 25k

Tata Tiago XTO Variant with Android Touchscreen accessory from Tata Tata Tiago competes against other hatchbacks such as Maruti WagonR, Celerio and Hyundai Santro Tata Motors recently launched a new XT(O) variant of its entry-level hatchback Tiago which is essentially a scaled-down unit of XT trim. The new XT(O) variant is priced at Rs 5.49 […] July 16, 2021 at 11:12AM

New MG Motor 5 Seater Petrol SUV Leaks Ahead Of Global Debut

MG One SUV Leaks Powering this new SUV from MG Motor is a petrol 1.5 liter turbo engine – Delivering more power than Hector on sale in India MG is one of the leading car makers in China. In order to keep its line-up fresh, MG has been working upon the MG One SUV, which […] July 16, 2021 at 10:35AM

2021 Chicago Auto Show special | Autoblog Podcast #687

In this episode of the Autoblog Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore is joined by Road Test Editor Zac Palmer and News Editor Joel Stocksdale. This week was a 2021 Chicago Auto Show special, so the trio kick things off by discussing all the big reveals at the show. There were only a few this year, with […] July 17, 2021 at 07:33AM

2021 Hyundai Palisade Long-Term Update: Driving assist delivers again

HESSEL, Mich. — Michigan is a big state. You may or may not know it has two peninsulas, and getting from metro Detroit to the upper half is a good four-hour jaunt. You can do it quicker and you’ll probably get a ticket. Happened to me in a Chevy Tahoe. Do it slower, like I […] July 17, 2021 at 07:19AM

This shag-adelic custom Ford van with only 873 miles is the best kind of flashback

The custom van craze of the 1970s was huge, but relatively few have survived. They were unlikely to be squirreled away by collectors, nor were their original owners the type who only drove them to church on Sundays. All of which makes this 1974 Ford Econoline, with just 873 miles from new, a most unusual […] July 17, 2021 at 07:03AM

Ford and Lincoln recall roundup: Explorer, F-350 Super Duty, Aviator

Ford and Lincoln released information on a flurry of recalls this morning. There are three in total, and they span different models and separate issues. Those models include the 2013-17 Ford Explorer, 2020-21 Lincoln Aviator and 2020-21 Ford F-350 Super Duty. We’ll organize these three in order of most cars recalled. 2013-17 Ford Explorer This […] July 17, 2021 at 07:03AM

Ford Bronco-based Hennessey VelociRaptor 400 lands with 75 more horses

Ford has finally launched production of the 2021 Bronco, and some of its earliest clients are aftermarket tuners that see the SUV as a blank canvas. Texas-based Hennessey started by adding 75 horses to the off-roader’s cavalry. Hennessey retains the twin-turbocharged, 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 but installs revised intake and exhaust systems and recalibrates the engine […] July 17, 2021 at 07:03AM

TRD drops a pair of wild Toyota GR 86 concepts

Toyota, by way of its performance Toyota Racing Development arm, has unveiled a pair of hotted-up GR 86 concepts. TRD created the pair of street fighters to showcase the parts that TRD is developing for the upcoming second-generation GR 86. Just a warning before we proceed, though: The names are quite a mouthful. There’s the […] July 17, 2021 at 06:19AM

Rally Estonia: Day 2

Kalle Rovanperä leads Rally Estonia for the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team at the day of the first full day of competition on high-speed gravel stages. Sébastien Ogier also enjoyed a strong Friday and is fourth overall, with Elfyn Evans just one position behind in fifth. Already leading the way after Thursday night’s opening […] July 17, 2021 at 06:19AM

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing making Monza progress

The team leads the World Championship following those wins at Spa-Francorchamps and Portimao and it will again take on Hypercar competitors from Alpine and Glickenhaus in the third round of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) on Sunday. The #7 crew of Mike Conway, Kamui Kobayashi and José María López finished third at Spa then […] July 17, 2021 at 06:19AM

Rally Estonia: Day 1

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team’s Kalle Rovanperä claimed a narrow early lead after the opening stage of Rally Estonia, having earlier also set the pace in the pre-event shakedown. Shakedown took place this morning and was an opportunity for the drivers to get up to speed on the fast gravel stages and to refine […] July 17, 2021 at 06:19AM

With traditional sporting spirit in the name of John Cooper: The MINI Anniversary Edition.

Munich. The name John Cooper, born 98 years ago today, stands not only for great successes in Formula 1, but also for the traditional sporting spirit of the MINI brand. 60 years ago, John Cooper laid the foundations for a legendary racing victory in the classic Mini. It was the beginning of the collaboration between […] July 17, 2021 at 06:03AM

Second on the grid for BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team at 12 Hours of Estoril.

Estoril. The BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team will start the 12-hour race in Estoril (POR), the second round of the 2021 FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC), from second on the grid with the #37 BMW M 1000 RR. In the two-part qualifying session on Thursday and Friday, the three riders Xavi Forés (ESP), Markus […] July 17, 2021 at 06:02AM

Lamborghini sales: the best half-year ever. Orders taken for the next ten months

Sant’Agata Bolognese, July 16, 2021 – The first half of 2021 makes Lamborghini history, as global sales from January to June reached record levels. The House of Sant’Agata Bolognese delivered 4,852 cars in the first six months, making it the best half-year ever, with a 37% increase over the same period of 2020 and a […] July 16, 2021 at 02:30PM

Audi Environmental Foundation sponsors NaturVision short film prize for “Those in Grass Houses”

The award-winning film “Those in Grass Houses” by Christian Lawes documents the life of the South African sociable weaver. This bird species distinguishes itself with its complex nest-building system and hierarchical structures within the flock. In this way, the birds adapt to external influences and stabilize their communal life. This year’s selection for the short […] July 16, 2021 at 05:30AM

Audi Hungaria: new investment projects in Technical Development

As part of the investment project worth billions of HUF, in the spirit of electromobility Audi Hungaria will be expanding and overhauling its engine testing equipment and advancing in the domain of digitalisation as well.”Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, our Technical Development unit is AUDI AG’s third-largest development hub and also the centre of […] July 16, 2021 at 05:30AM

Join, check in, get active: Audi is starting Environment Week for 87,000 employees

Audi’s Environment Week is part of the Volkswagen Group’s goTOzero weeks. The Group-wide campaign is intended to convey information about the individual brands’ environmental protection measures and objectives and to support employee networking. Individual contributions are foregrounded. Peter Kössler, Member of the Board of Management for Production and Logistics, says that “environmental education is just […] July 16, 2021 at 05:30AM

2021 British Grand Prix – Friday

A crowd-pleasing P1 and P3 for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team in the Friday qualifying session at the British Grand Prix Lewis set the fastest time in Q3 with an impressive lap to ensure he starts tomorrow’s inaugural F1 Sprint Race in first position. Valtteri took P3, just two tenths behind, having set his time […] July 17, 2021 at 05:32AM

Daimler honours steel supplier Big River Steel for sustainability

Stuttgart – Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG, and Martin Daum, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck AG, have honoured the American steel supplier Big River Steel (BRS) for the exceptionally sustainable production of […] July 17, 2021 at 05:32AM

2021 BMW X1 Tech Edition India Launch Price Rs 43 L – Specs, Features

BMW X1 Tech Edition BMW X1 20i Tech Edition is being offered in limited numbers and available on BMW India Online Shop only BMW has been launching a host of new vehicles in India off late. At the end of June 2021, the company introduced the 5 Series facelift luxury sedan at Rs 62.90 lakh. […] July 15, 2021 at 06:44PM

Revolt Electric Motorcycles July 2021 Batch Sold Out In 10 Minutes

File photo In June 2021, Revolt had to close bookings in less than 2 hours – While in July 2021, bookings had to close in just 10 minutes Revolt Electric Motorcycles are in huge demand, claims the company. After opening the bookings earlier today at 12 PM, the company had to close the bookings in […] July 15, 2021 at 01:54PM

Top 10 Sedans June 2021 – Honda City Beats Verna, Ciaz

New Honda City Maruti Suzuki Dzire was able to outsell the rest of the nine sedans cumulatively on the list Sedans no more command the authority it once held in the Indian auto market. This could be testified by the slow volumes generated in this segment over the past few years. Barring a few models […] July 15, 2021 at 01:22PM

MoRTH introduces vehicle recall portal on Parivahan website

Vehicle recall has long been a sensitive matter in the Indian automotive market and it seems that the government finally has a solution to deal with it. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has launched a new vehicle recall portal on the Parivahan website. This measure is taken to help users to register […] July 15, 2021 at 11:30AM

Cheaper and cleaner – why Auto LPG is a viable alternative fuel

As petrol and diesel prices have steadily increased in recent months, commuters are trying to reduce fuel costs. While some are seeking ways to reduce car use, others consider moving to alternate fuels. Auto LPG is a viable, easily accessible choice for your car if you are among those who are searching for cheaper alternatives […] July 15, 2021 at 11:25AM

Zypp Electric Scooter Launch Price Rs 59k – Range Up To 120 Kms

Zypp Electric Scooter Online retailers will have to shift to electric to reduce their carbon footprint While online to home delivery ecosystem has made things easier for consumers, it has had an adverse impact in the form of increased vehicular emission. As a solution, many online players have started using electric vehicles for last-mile delivery. […] July 15, 2021 at 10:43AM

Skoda Kushaq Base Variant Detailed In First Look Walkaround

Skoda Kushaq Active Trim. Image – Anubhav Chauhan The mid-size SUV’s entry-level Active variant comes in with a range of features which are otherwise reserved for higher trims Generally speaking base variants of cars are not as much in demand as compared to their more premium counterparts. However, this is about to change with the […] July 15, 2021 at 10:15AM

Porsche’s follow-up to the 918 Spyder hypercar turns up in the rumor mill

It’s been nearly a decade since Porsche introduced its last hypercar, the 918 Spyder, and a recent report claims the model’s long-awaited follow-up is almost ready. It’s so close that the firm has reportedly started taking orders. Spike Feresten, a former Seinfeld writer and a Porsche enthusiast, spoke about the mysterious car with comedian and […] July 16, 2021 at 07:39AM

Nissan Z NISMO to debut in 2022, spawn GT4 race car

According to reports out of Japan, a NISMO variant of the long-awaited Nissan Z will debut shortly after the standard issue version. In addition, it could spawn a race-only variant to go up against the Toyota Supra GT4. Details are sparse but according to Best Car, the Z NISMO could put down even more power […] July 16, 2021 at 07:32AM

Here’s how Ford got F-150 Lightning EV pricing so close to the gasoline truck

CHICAGO — The single most shocking thing about the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning when it was revealed was the price. A base Pro starts at just $39,974. The XLT starts at $52,974, and a fully-loaded Platinum at $90,474. What’s so surprising about those prices is how close Ford is flirting with gasoline-engine F-150 price equivalents […] July 16, 2021 at 07:02AM

GM warns 50,000 Chevy Bolt owners to park outdoors after two car fires

DETROIT — General Motors is telling owners of some older Chevrolet Bolts to park them outdoors and not to charge them overnight because two of the electric cars caught fire after recall repairs were made. The company said Wednesday that the request covers 50,000 Bolts in the U.S. from model years 2017-19 that were part […] July 16, 2021 at 06:48AM

Watch paralyzed IndyCar driver Sam Schmidt races hi-tech Corvette at Goodwood

GOODWOOD, England — Since the age of 5, Sam Schmidt’s ambition was to be an IndyCar champion. And he achieved it, winning the Indy 500 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 1999. A glorious racing career beckoned. But months later, on Jan. 6, 2000, Schmidt crashed during a practice lap at the Walt Disney […] July 16, 2021 at 06:48AM

BMW Group chooses Leipzig as site for new plant

Leipzig. Of the 250-plus applications that came in, only five made it onto the shortlist – but ultimately it was Leipzig that won. Twenty years ago, on 18 July 2001, the BMW Group announced at a press conference in Munich that it would build a new plant in Leipzig. “Here you can see the location […] July 16, 2021 at 06:02AM

Esports stars go back in time to the 1980s at LVL World of Gaming – FNATIC defends its title.

Munich. The second edition of the Berlin Brawl took the United in Rivalry teams supported by BMW and their fans back in time. On Monday, players from G2 Esports, FNATIC, OG Esports and FunPlus Phoenix met at LVL World of Gaming in Berlin (GER) and entered unfamiliar territory. Instead of showing off their skills in […] July 16, 2021 at 06:02AM

Automobili Lamborghini launches the FEELOSOPHY project

Sant’Agata Bolognese, July 15, 2021 – Automobili Lamborghini has officially launched a well-being program that puts people at the center and that will become one of the company’s most comprehensive initiatives on behalf of its employees. It is called FEELOSOPHY, and it is the evolution of the People Care project that the House of Sant’Agata […] July 15, 2021 at 01:30PM

Audi concept cars: Spheres with high tech

In August 2021, the spectacular study known as the Audi skysphere concept will lead the trio with its first public appearance as part of Monterey Car Week in California. A few weeks later, the second concept car, the Audi grandsphere, will make its public premiere at the 2021 IAA. In the first half of 2022, […] July 15, 2021 at 05:30AM

Inner worlds – the new architecture of mobility

New technologies are changing people and the ways that they move: the transition to e-mobility, the automated driving of the near future, all-encompassing digitization, and with it the networking of car and world. All of that is not only having a major impact on technical construction, but it is also revolutionizing design for future Audi […] July 15, 2021 at 05:30AM

The ABCs of Audi Design

Clay: The automotive industry predominantly uses special industrial clay to build models. The material is a light brown, wax-based modeling clay also known as plasticine. Before handling, it is first heated to 50 degrees Celsius. In its resulting putty state, it allows detail work to be done on the surface by hand or with the […] July 15, 2021 at 05:30AM

Audi design studios: boundless creativity

China is Audi’s biggest single market in the world. The country is developing rapidly and a young, high-income middle class is creating a lot of demand, particularly in the premium segment. The world’s biggest sales market is thereby creating its own trends and standards. That’s why we have had our own design studio in Beijing […] July 15, 2021 at 05:30AM

“Design has to stir emotions”

Mr. Weber, Mr. Römers, you are new to your positions, but not new to Audi. What connects you to the company with four rings? Philipp Römers: I’ve been with Audi since 2014 and during that time, I have headed one of the Exterior Design studios. Seven years with a lot of great projects and my […] July 15, 2021 at 05:30AM

Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR “722” of Sir Stirling Moss at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone

Mercedes-Benz Classic commemorates the racing driver who died in 2020, at the British Grand Prix from 16 to 18 July 2021 Original 300 SLR “722” racing sports car (W 196 S) of his Mille Miglia victory of 1955 Grand Prix Silver Arrows: Since 1999 a total of twelve victories at Silverstone Stuttgart. The Mercedes-Benz racing sports car 300 SLR “722” […] July 16, 2021 at 05:34AM

90th Setra bus for Fromm Reisen

Stuttgart/Wain. Fromm Reisen OHG has received their 90th Setra bus. The S 418 LE business low-entry vehicle of the Setra MultiClass series is predominantly used for public transport routes in the Neu-Ulm, Biberach and Alb-Donau regions. To ensure optimum safety for passengers, the company from Wain in southern Germany opted for the latest active filter […] July 16, 2021 at 05:34AM

Future-proof, sustainable and flexible: Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth sets course

Management and Works Council agree on future orientation of the Wörth plant. Daimler Truck is clearly committed to Wörth, which will play an important role in the company in the long term with a view to the transformation to CO2-neutral transport. The company will continue to invest in the location in the coming years; however, […] July 16, 2021 at 05:34AM

2019 Mercedes Benz EQA EuroNcap Crash Test Rating.

2021 Mercedes Benz EQA EuroNcap Crash Test Rating. Read More here :- https://cutt.ly/Hx0WOzs Subscribe Us For Upcoming Content :https://goo.gl/af64xm #Mercedes #EQA #EuroNcap #CrashTest #Automotonetwork July 15, 2021 at 07:57AM

Skoda Enyaq iV Digital Cockpit & 13-inch display.

The ŠKODA ENYAQ iV features two digital screens in new formats. The redesigned Digital Cockpit displays the most important information such as speed, driving data, navigation and active assistance systems, on a 5.3-inch screen. The driver uses the multifunction steering wheel to control numerous vehicle functions and assistance systems as well as to switch between […] July 15, 2021 at 07:57AM

Seat CUPRA Born Interior Design.

Harmony at a glance. To achieve a lively interior, the CUPRA design team combined the latest in technology and sophistication in the use of colours and textures. “We relied on a neutral approach to colour, intensifying the effects and textures with the use of parametric techniques” says Sangalli. Thus, 3D effects have been created on […] July 15, 2021 at 07:57AM

CEAT is Official Tyre Supplier for All-New Mahindra Bolero Neo

CEAT is the sole tyre supplier for the newly launched Mahindra Bolero Neo. CEAT, one of India’s reputed tyre manufacturers, has announced its association with homegrown automobile giant, Mahindra. This partnership states that CEAT is the official tyre supplier for the all-new Mahindra Bolero Neo that has been recently launched in the country. CEAT has […] July 15, 2021 at 07:52AM

Volkswagen Group continues switch to low-emission logistics with LNG ships

The further decarbonization of shipping will result in substantial CO2 reductions, with the use of liquid gas enabling Volkswagen to cut the ships’ CO2 emissions by up to 25 percent (tank-to-wake). “In line with the Group’s commitment to e-mobility and climate-neutral production, the LNG fleet used by Logistics represents a major contribution to making Volkswagen […] July 15, 2021 at 07:48AM

Top 10 Two Wheeler Exports May 2021 – Pulsar, Apache, Splendor, NTorq

Image – About Vehicles Most two wheeler manufacturers have registered substantial growth in exports for May 2021 As may be recalled, the auto industry had to face significant challenges last year during the first wave of Covid-19. In May 2020, a total of 96,419 two wheelers were exported. A year later, exports numbers have zoomed […] July 15, 2021 at 07:34AM

Tata Nexon Beats Kia Sonet To Become No 3 SUV In Segment – H1 2021 Sales

Image – MotorCraze Maruti Vitara Brezza is the only UV in the subcompact UV segment to record an average monthly sales of over 10,000 units Subcompact UV space is undoubtedly the most closely fought segment in the Indian auto industry today. Almost every other OEM in India has a sub-4 metre SUV under its portfolio. […] July 15, 2021 at 07:00AM

2022 Kawasaki Vulcan S Cruiser Debut – New Colour, Cafe Variant Added

2022 Kawasaki Vulcan S Cruiser Kawasaki currently offers Vulcan S in India at a price of Rs 6.04 lakh (ex-showroom) Kawasaki has launched an updated avatar of Vulcan S in the USA. While the middleweight cruiser has always been a piece of eye candy for retro bike lovers, the latest update makes it even more […] July 14, 2021 at 07:08PM

KTM 250 ADV Price Cut By Rs 25k – New Price Rs 2.3 L Till 31st Aug

Image – Rawat K KTM India has increased prices of all their motorcycles – Except for ADV 250, prices of which have been reduced instead Bajaj is on a mission, to reduce the prices of their 250 cc motorcycles by a huge margin. And this too at a time when everyone else is increasing prices. […] July 14, 2021 at 05:23PM

Tata Tigor Electric To Launch As XPRES T EV For Fleet – 213 Kms Range

Tata Tigor Electric – XPRES T EV The facelifted Tigor EV will feature a new grille-mounted charging port Tata Motors has been developing a facelifted Tigor EV for some time now and test mules of the electric compact sedan have been spotted on multiple occasions in recent times. Today, Tata Motors officially revealed the first […] July 14, 2021 at 04:37PM

2021 Land Rover Discovery India Launch Price Rs 88 L – New Features Added

2021 Land Rover Discovery The Land Rover Discovery 7 seater premium SUV gets a 48% larger 28.95 cm (11.4) full HD touchscreen, offering faster and more intuitive interface Land Rover India’s product portfolio now includes the Range Rover Evoque, Discovery Sport, 2021 Range Rover Velar, Defender 110, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover and Range Rover […] July 14, 2021 at 02:22PM

Bajaj Caliber Trademark Filed – Could Return As New Age Motorcycle

Bajaj Caliber – Render Bajaj Auto is also looking to expand its Pulsar range of motorcycles in future Back in the late 90s and early 21st century, Bajaj and Kawasaki had a partnership going in India. The joint venture came out with some of the most popular entry-level commuter motorcycles in the market. One of […] July 14, 2021 at 12:15PM

Maruti Creates Production Capacity At Manesar For Upcoming New Gen SUVs

Maruti Baleno SUV – Render Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG) plant near Ahmedabad currently manufactures Maruti Suzuki models such as Baleno, Swift and now Dzire Earlier this year in April, the first unit of Maruti Suzuki Dzire rolled out from Suzuki Motor Gujarat (SMG) plant in Hansalpur near Ahmedabad. Now, entire production of the compact sedan […] July 14, 2021 at 11:57AM

Gemballa Marsien is a RUF-tuned Porsche 911 fit for the Dakar Rally

Supercar manufacturer Marc Philipp Gemballa explored a little-known part of Porsche’s heritage to turn the 911 into an off-roader called Marsien. It’s powered by a RUF-tuned flat-six engine, and it’s on its way to limited production. Gemballa spent over two years figuring out how to make the latest, 992-generation 911 off-road-worthy. His dream wasn’t unprecedented; […] July 15, 2021 at 07:38AM

2022 Hyundai Elantra N revealed with available manual

In the wake of Veloster models vanishing, Hyundai has exciting news with its latest N expansion: the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N. As expected, it features sporty but not outrageous styling, and underneath, it has the same sweet powertrains as its Veloster and Kona cousins. The front is probably the boldest part of the car, with […] July 15, 2021 at 07:18AM

Honda Reaches 15 Million Cumulative Power Products Production Milestone in China

Ever since it started local production of power products in China in 2002, Honda has been offering a variety of power products which support the daily lives of a wide range of customers. Centering around core general-purpose engine technologies, Honda’s power products lineup includes products that serve as the “power” to help people in their […] July 15, 2021 at 07:13AM

GM warns some Chevy Bolt owners to park outdoors after two car fires

DETROIT — General Motors is telling owners of some older Chevrolet Bolts to park them outdoors and not to charge them overnight because two of the electric cars caught fire after recall repairs were made. The company said Wednesday that the request covers 2017 through 2019 Bolts that were part of a group that was […] July 15, 2021 at 06:47AM

2022 Chevy Colorado gets Trail Boss add-ons: leveling kit, ZR2 goodies

Chevrolet is adding a new off-road package to the 2022 Chevy Colorado pickup. The new Trail Boss package will slot in between the existing Z71 and ZR2 off-road trims in terms of capability.  Unlike the Z71 and ZR2, which are trims unto themselves, the Trail Boss package will be an add-on available on either the […] July 15, 2021 at 06:47AM

Nissan launches brain function development program to enhance racing driver performance

2021/07/14 [embedded content] YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today launched an innovative program focused on brain function and anatomy research, training and development for its Formula E drivers Sebastien Buemi and Oliver Rowland. The program, called Nissan Brain to Performance, uses advanced brain imaging and analysis to determine the anatomical specifics of high […] July 14, 2021 at 12:30PM

Toyota’s first half-year sales growth maintains record market 6.6% share

Brussels, Belgium – July 14, 2021 – Toyota Motor Europe’s (TME) resurgent growth continued into the second quarter, with first half sales of 598,888 Toyota and Lexus vehicles, reaching a record market share of 6.6%. Overall this represents +41% sales growth vs. 2020 and +4% growth vs. 2019. TME’s sales expansion is driven by continued […] July 15, 2021 at 06:17AM

customer test vehicles with the ability to give back green energy.

 ### Start of the joint press release from all partners mentioned herein ### Munich. The first vehicles for the customer pilot phase were handed over to their users at BMW Welt on 9 July. This means that customers are now in possession of 20 BMW i3 cars equipped with the new technology, with a further […] July 15, 2021 at 06:04AM

Lamborghini Mexico Commissions Special Edition Models To Commemorate 10 Years in the Region

Sant’Agata Bolognese/Mexico City, July 14, 2021  – In celebration of its 10-year anniversary, Lamborghini Mexico today debuts four special edition Huracán EVO, designed by the brand’s distributor in Mexico, Grand Chelem, and Ad Personam, the Lamborghini’s exclusive customization program at the studio in Sant’Agata Bolognese. The commemorative models represent four key themes in Mexican culture: […] July 14, 2021 at 06:43PM