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Toyota to build U.S. battery plant with 1,750 jobs in $3.4 billion plan

DETROIT — Toyota plans to build a new $1.29 billion factory in the U.S. to manufacture batteries for gas-electric hybrid and fully electric vehicles. The move comes amid a flurry of global announcements about shoring up production of batteries for electric vehicles. Most automakers are working to transition away from internal combustion engines to zero […] October 19, 2021 at 06:17AM

2022 Toyota Highlander Review | What’s new, Hybrid mpg, price, Bronze Edition

With its smaller-than-average size, the V6-powered 2022 Toyota Highlander is a bit of niche choice among three-row SUVs. Although its limited third-row and cargo dimensions have been perfectly agreeable for Highlander buyers for multiple vehicle generations, the fact remains that the same amount of money can buy an SUV with an appreciably more spacious interior. […] October 19, 2021 at 06:17AM

BMW R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental. Additional pictures.

Do you need help? Please contact our support team from 9 to 17 CET via support.pressclub@bmwgroup.com. PressClub Global · Article. Mon Oct 18 21:27:45 CEST 2021 Press Release Additional pictures of the new BMW R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental. Additional pictures of the new BMW R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental.  Show […] October 19, 2021 at 06:03AM

Third victory of the season for new Audi RS 3 LMS

Audi R8 LMS GT3 Title defense and two wins at the finale: With two commanding victories at the ADAC Racing Weekend, Uwe Alzen concluded the 2021 Spezial Tourenwagen Trophy season as champion.The former professional race driver won the first sprint in the Audi R8 LMS with an 18.8-second lead. In the second race, the driver […] October 18, 2021 at 05:30AM

ROLLS-ROYCE BLACK BADGE: BORN FROM HERITAGE

Rolls-Royce reflects on commissions from highly prominent clients Three rebellious motor cars spanning four decades of marque’s 117-year history Disruptive clients have embraced Rolls-Royce’s near-limitless Bespoke possibilities Finished entirely in black, each car presents distinct application of powerful colour   “From its very earliest days, Rolls-Royce has attracted free spirits, creative minds and those who […] October 19, 2021 at 05:38AM

Fifty years ago, Mercedes-Benz secured a fundamental airbag patent

Patent specification of 1971 for an “impact protection device for the occupants of a motor vehicle” The first versions of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class with driver airbags were delivered at the end of 1980 The seat belt tensioner was introduced at the same time as the airbag 2021: Mercedes-Benz and Heron Preston present a fashion collection […] October 19, 2021 at 05:32AM

Mercedes-AMG Motorsport scores second place and class win in Indianapolis 8 Hour

Indianapolis. In the second event of the 2021 Intercontinental GT Challenge, Mercedes-AMG Team AKKA ASP scored a podium finish with its starting number 89 entry. In the 8-hour race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Timur Boguslavskiy (RUS), Daniel Juncadella (ESP) and Raffaele Marciello (ITA) crossed the finish line in second place. SunEnergy1 Racing also finished in […] October 19, 2021 at 05:32AM

BMW M4 small series takes shape using new paint process.

BMW Group Plant Dingolfing is piloting a new overspray-free painting process that allows several paint colours to be used and designs to be applied without stencils or masking the vehicle. The highly innovative application method not only increases the degree of individualisation for customers, but also contributes to sustainability by reducing waste and energy consumption. […] October 18, 2021 at 07:57AM

Meet Bajaj Pulsar NS200 Equipped with Multiple Touring Accessories

Back in 2018, Bajaj officially showcased a customized Pulsar NS200 with a set of touring accessories at the Istanbul Motorbike Show. The accessorized touring model of the NS200 features a headlamp cover, an engine guard, luggage carriers with removable mounts, aluminium inserts, knuckle guards and a navigation device with a separate mount. At present, Bajaj Auto […] October 18, 2021 at 07:53AM

Honda CBR250RR Launching in India or Not? – Here’s What We Know So Far

The Honda CBR250RR sports bike recently got an upgrade in Japan. The difference in the new and old variants can be judged by the new shades on offer while the brand has also upgraded the engine to generate more power and torque. The new model of the CBR250RR is available in Japan with a starting price […] October 18, 2021 at 07:53AM

Meet Jawa 42 with a Custom Seat, a Pillion Backrest and a Spacious Pannier Set

Jawa made a re-entry to the Indian motorcycle segment back in November 2018 and has been able to keep its legacy alive. The brand currently features three motorcycles under its portfolio namely Jawa, Jawa 42 and the Perak Bobber. The recently spotted heavily accessorized Nebula Blue Jawa 42 is the most exciting retro-modern machine that […] October 18, 2021 at 07:53AM

Meet Matte Metallic Red Honda Hornet 160 by SV Stickers

SV Stickers (Chennai) has once again proven themselves as an extraordinary modifier known to offer an exceptional appeal to motorcycles as well as cars. This time, their remarkable piece of art is a Honda CB Hornet 160R. The streetfighter has been wrapped phenomenally in Matte Metallic Red colour scheme across various body panels. Mechanically, the […] October 18, 2021 at 07:53AM

Meet Matte Maroon Royal Enfield Retro 350 by JEDI Customs

JEDI Customs, a motorcycle modification shop in Mumbai, Maharashtra has recently customized a 2012 Royal Enfield Classic 350 into a retro cruiser with an enigmatic old-school charm. The motorcycle has been imparted an antiquated matte maroon colour scheme while the overall pinstripe peripherals add to its overall appeal. Coming to the front fascia, the customizers […] October 18, 2021 at 07:53AM

Elon Musk dials into Volkswagen executive video conference

FRANKFURT — Tesla boss Elon Musk has addressed 200 Volkswagen executives via a video call after an invitation from the German carmaker’s CEO Herbert Diess, who wants to galvanize VW’s top brass for a faster pivot to electric vehicles. The comments on Thursday by Musk to a VW managers gathering in Alpbach, Austria, confirmed by […] October 18, 2021 at 07:43AM

How to drive a new car before it gets its first service?

Run-in time for a new car ranges from 1000 to 2500 kilometers, depending on engine size. So, what should you remember before taking your new car in for its first service? Driving a new car excites most people throughout the run-in period, which can be the first 1000 or 2000 kilometers. Because of the excitement, […] October 18, 2021 at 12:17AM

Maruti Suzuki teases the launch of 2022 Jimny

Maruti Suzuki India has teased a new future car via the Nexa social media handle. It could be the Jimny SUV, one of Maruti Suzuki’s eagerly awaited SUVs in India. The Indo-Japanese automaker has already produce a three-door version of the SUV for export, however, India will likely receive Jimny’s five-door variant, which is now […] October 17, 2021 at 10:34PM

₹10,000 fine for not having a pollution certificate!

As per government officials, it is now compulsory to have a pollution certificate for every vehicle. Means, BS1, BS2, BS3,BS4, and BS6 vehicles need to have a valid PUCC. Even if your vehicle is equipped with CNG or LPG kits, you would need to have a PUC certificate. Pollution certificate for BS4 and BS6 vehicles […] October 17, 2021 at 10:21PM

2022 Royal Enfield Hunter 350cc Scrambler New Colours – Render

Royal Enfield Hunter 350cc Render Royal Enfield has an interesting lineup of launches – This includes 650cc Cruiser, 350cc Scrambler and many more Royal Enfield has plans to launch 4 new or updated bikes every year for the next 7 years. In the past 12 months, they have already launched the new Meteor 350, updated […] October 17, 2021 at 12:15PM

SUVs Become No 1 Segment In Cars – Creta, Seltos, Nexon, Brezza Lead

Nexon was the No 1 selling Sub-Compact SUV for Sep 2021 Sales volume for most segments was low due to limited production of vehicles thanks to the lack of semiconductor chips SUVs are the blue-eyed boys of Indian car buyers. Over the last few years, the PV segment has been led by entry level hatch […] October 17, 2021 at 09:09AM

Porsche 3D-printed bodyform seats increase comfort and options

Last year, Porsche announced a “concept study” of what it called a “3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seat.” The unit looks like a fancy Porsche bucket seat with pockets where a latticed material shows through, that lattice being the reason for the press. Composed of three layers, the bottom layers is the same expanded polypropylene found in […] October 18, 2021 at 07:38AM

Ford Bronco Everglades is official, arrives next summer with the Raptor

The 2022 Bronco Everglades is official, with a winch and a snorkel to boot. Ford North America product communications manager Mike Levine sent out this tweet last week:  Everglades 🐐🐊🤿https://t.co/SMTYme2huN pic.twitter.com/LPUnNPikZZ — Mike Levine (@mrlevine) October 13, 2021 The Everglades package was one of the Easter eggs discovered in Ford’s ordering system in September. We […] October 18, 2021 at 07:03AM

7 Questions with Ford F-150 Lightning engineer Linda Zhang

Nothing on wheels says America like the Ford F-150. So electrifying the best-selling vehicle in America was no small challenge. The task fell to Linda Zhang, who first rode in a car as an 8-year-old after emigrating from China to the United States.  Zhang grew up to become an electrical engineer at Ford. Recently, the electric F-150 Lightning, […] October 18, 2021 at 07:03AM

Rally de España: Day 3

Elfyn Evans finished second overall at the Rally de España to set up a final-round FIA World Rally Championship title decider with his TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team team-mate Sébastien Ogier, who finished fourth. Evans and co-driver Scott Martin had led the rally after winning the first three stages on Friday, but despite battling […] October 18, 2021 at 06:18AM

Rally de España: Day 2

The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team maintained its double presence in the top three positions at the Rally de España on the second and longest day of the event, with Elfyn Evans and Sébastien Ogier remaining second and third respectively with one day to go. After a strong performance on Friday, Evans began the […] October 18, 2021 at 06:18AM

Fifth and sixth places for Michael van der Mark on WorldSBK Sunday at San Juan.

San Juan. Having already claimed sixth spot in Saturday’s race at San Juan (ARG), Michael van der Mark (NED) reached the top six again in both races on Sunday. The BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team rider secured fifth place in the morning’s Superpole race and then crossed the line in sixth once again in the main […] October 18, 2021 at 06:02AM

Spectacular Audi Sport win in America

Until half an hour before the end, even a one-two victory seemed possible. The number 32 Audi Sport Team WRT squad of Christopher Mies/Dries Vanthoor/Charles Weerts was in second place despite several incidents and an Audi R8 LMS that was no longer aerodynamically in perfect shape. However, a drive-through penalty for excessive speed during a […] October 18, 2021 at 05:30AM

A responsible future in fashion design at the 36th Festival d’Hyères

“Supporting design talents on their way into the business, has been a main pillar of our longstanding global fashion engagement, because social responsibility is an integral part of our brand and company values. Being a partner of the Festival Hyères since 2012, creates good opportunities to especially enhance sustainability in the fashion industry. Today, our […] October 18, 2021 at 05:32AM

Volvo Introduces Lifetime Parts Warranty for Customers in India

This customer lifetime parts warranty is applicable on genuine parts bought from October 1, 2021 and installed at an authorized Volvo workshop. In a pioneering initiative for the Indian automotive industry, Volvo Car India has announced its “customer lifetime parts warranty” scheme. It is for the first time in India that a scheme that covers […] October 17, 2021 at 07:52AM

Tata Punch review – SUV-like feel with the fun of hatchback

Tata Motors new range of cars and SUVs has been creating much buzz in the industry. Whether it’s the Tata Altroz, Tata Tiago, Tata Nexon, Tata Harrier, or the flagship Tata Safari, these models are attracting people of all ages for their design, features, safety, and performance. Tata’s ‘New Forever’ line of cars has expanded […] October 17, 2021 at 12:01AM

New Bajaj Dominar 400 Launch Soon – First Look Walkaround

New Bajaj Dominar 400 Despite being a well-equipped bike with sporty profile, Dominar 400 hasn’t been able to register strong sales Although Dominar 400 has no direct rival, it can be an option for folks considering other bikes like TVS Apache RR310, BMW G310R and KTM 390 Duke. To ensure it remains relevant to evolving […] October 16, 2021 at 08:31PM

Honda Jazz Discontinued In Malaysia – Last Unit Rolls Out Of Plant

Honda Jazz Production Ends In Malaysia Honda Jazz in India competes against other premium hatchbacks like Maruti Baleno, Tata Altroz, Hyundai i20 and Toyota Glanza After three generations and selling over 100,000 units, Honda has pulled the plug on Jazz in Malaysia. Production of the premium hatchback ceased in the country with immediate effect and […] October 16, 2021 at 08:07PM

How to buy a used electric car in India? Check out top tips

If you have never owned an electric car before, plan to buy a used electric car can be intimidating. Electric vehicles need different thinking than petrol or diesel-powered ones. When looking for a used electric car, you need to keep in mind a few extra factors. A great deal on an electric car can always […] October 16, 2021 at 02:25PM

Video: Car of a drug trafficker mows down over 20 people in Chattisgarh

One person was killed and 17 others were injured when a speeding car plowed into a crowd in Pathalgaon in Chhattisgarh’s Jashpur district during Friday’s Goddess Durga idol immersion procession. The accident happened in Pathalgaon’s Bazarpara region, according to the reports. The man killed was recognized as Gaurav Agarwal (21). X-rays revealed two persons had […] October 16, 2021 at 01:16PM

Hyundai could come with foldable steering wheel in future

After electric vehicles, Hyundai is set to make the experience of autonomous vehicles more comfortable. The company has revealed the supply of foldable steering wheel for use in future for two-year development process. This wheel can only move forward and back by up to 25 cm, fully retractable and inserts into the dashboard when not […] October 16, 2021 at 11:32AM

Aprilia RS 660 Delivery Starts In India – First Owner

Aprilia RS660 First Owner In India – Alisha Abdullah Aprilia RS 660 was launched along with Tuono 660 in September, priced at Rs 13.39 lakh and Rs 13.09 lakh, respectively With the addition of two new bikes, Aprilia now has a total of four bikes in its India portfolio. The other two are its flagship […] October 16, 2021 at 10:52AM

Maruti Jimny SUV Teased Via NEXA – Launch Soon To Rival Thar

Maruti Jimny SUV Teased After getting launched in many countries around the world, the new Jimny SUV is getting ready for India launch New Jimny is the latest generation of the Maruti Gypsy which was on sale in India a few years ago. It has been long rumoured that sub 4 meter SUV will be […] October 16, 2021 at 09:55AM

New TVS Jupiter 125 Vs Activa Vs Access Vs Destini Vs Fascino – Specs Compare

Image – Auto Tech Travel While Jupiter 125 is the lowest in terms of power output, it makes amends with a class-leading torque figure of 10.5 Nm TVS became the latest entrant in the 125cc commuter scooter category with the launch of Jupiter 125 a week ago. Although the company already had a strong presence […] October 16, 2021 at 08:45AM

Hot Wheels partners with Gucci for a diecast 1982 Cadillac Seville. Wait, what?

Hot Wheels is partnering with Italian fashion brand Gucci for a limited-edition toy car. And not just any toy car, but a 1982 Cadillac Seville. Wait, what? At first this trio of names may seem completely incongruous, but the collaboration is actually brilliant on so many levels. Out of the three, the one readers are […] October 17, 2021 at 06:49AM

Rally de España: Day 1

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team driver Elfyn Evans is just 0.7 seconds from the lead of the Rally de España at the end of a strong opening day for the team, with Sébastien Ogier making it two Toyota Yaris WRC drivers inside the top three. Continuing his fine form after victory on the previous […] October 17, 2021 at 06:18AM

Junkyard Gem: 2002 Lexus GS 300

Toyota finally killed off the Lexus GS last year, after nearly 20 years of earning respect but not nearly as many yen as the Toyota City overlords had hoped. American car buyers came to prefer truck-shaped machinery during the production life of the GS, and those who wanted sedans didn’t see the advantages of the […] October 17, 2021 at 06:12AM

WorldSBK at San Juan: top 6 result for Michael van der Mark in Saturday’s race.

San Juan. The first race of the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) Argentina round ended with a top six result for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team. Michael van der Mark (NED) completed race one at the ‘Circuito San Juan Villicum’ (ARG) in sixth place with his BMW M 1000 RR. Eugene Laverty (IRL), standing in […] October 17, 2021 at 06:03AM

DS 4 E-Tense hybrid (2022) It looks gorgeous.

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DS 4 E-Tense hybrid (2022) More Than a Plug-in Hybrid.

DS would, presumably, rather we forgot all about the previous DS 4 – a posher take on the bland last-generation Citroen C4 hatchback, which essentially sank without trace in the Irish market. Well, if we’re going to forget, then it’s good that we have this new DS 4 to push the old one out of […] October 16, 2021 at 07:57AM

2022 DS 4 Crossover Hatckback

The DS 4 essays a particularly French take on luxury motoring – far more about refinement and comfort than cornering sharpness. That’s as it should be, but will buyers take to this new crossover hatchback? Read More here :- https://cutt.ly/Hx0WOzs Subscribe Us For Upcoming Content :https://goo.gl/af64xm #DS #DS4 #Crossover #Review October 16, 2021 at 07:57AM

Volkswagen Group doubles deliveries of pure e-vehicles in third quarter

In terms of BEV deliveries by region, Europe was still clearly in the lead, with 209,800 vehicles (share of 72 percent). The Group was the market leader here, accounting for a BEV market share of around 26 percent. In the USA, the Group delivered 27,300 BEVs, which corresponded to 9 percent of its global BEV deliveries. This gave the Group […] October 16, 2021 at 07:49AM

Mattel Mega lets you build a Tesla Cybertruck out of 3,000-plus bricks

Mattel is about to release its largest and most complex Tesla Cybertruck toy yet. It’s a Mega-branded set – basically Mattel’s version of Lego – and includes 3,283 pieces that you’ll have to assemble yourself. Additionally, the set promises lots of hidden details and Easter eggs that will only become realized as you put the […] October 16, 2021 at 07:44AM

New KTM RC 200 Arrives At Dealer Showroom – First Look Walkaround

New KTM RC 200 New chassis, performance upgrades and enhanced safety equipment are a part of the updates seen on the new gen KTM RC 200 Earlier this week, KTM India launched the new gen RC125 and RC200. These are priced from Rs 1.82 lakh and Rs 2.09 lakh respectively. In comparison, the older gen […] October 15, 2021 at 07:03PM

New Ashok Leyland Ecomet STAR Launched – First Look

New Ashok Leyland Ecomet Star. Image – Sri Auto World The new Ecomet STAR greatly reduces TAT (Turnaround Time) for the logistics sector and offers improved driver safety The opening up of the economy following an ease in lockdown restrictions imposed in view of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen a spurt in demand in the […] October 15, 2021 at 06:34PM

Top 10 Two Wheeler Exports Aug 2021 – Pulsar, Apache, FZ, Ntorq

New Bajaj Pulsar In signs of global revival, two-wheeler exports have registered an impressive 37.33% jump in YoY growth A total of 3,70,822 units were exported in August 2021, as compared to 2,70,030 units in August last year. Bajaj and TVS dominate the top ten list of most exported two-wheelers. While Bajaj has four, TVS […] October 15, 2021 at 05:46PM

BMW G310 Production Crosses 1 Lakh In Under 5 Yrs – From TVS Plant

TVS – BMW Milestone Production The G 310 Series forms the entry-level offering of the international lineup of BMW Motorrad TVS Motor has announced the roll out of 100,000th unit of BMW Motorrad’s 310cc series of motorcycles from its manufacturing facility based out of Hosur in Tamil Nadu. The bikemaker manufactures G 310 models- R […] October 15, 2021 at 01:11PM

Maruti Sales Breakup Sep 2021 – Alto, WagonR, Swift, Ertiga, Brezza

Image – Dev Mtr Every model in the company lineup posed de-growth except for the Ertiga and XL6 that received significant attention The auto industry as a whole registered a dip in sales to the extent of 36.6 percent. PV sales in the past month stood at 1,85,636 units as compared to 2,92,858 units sold […] October 15, 2021 at 12:14PM

Mahindra XUV700 Production In Full Swing – Hundreds Spied Inside Plant

Mahindra XUV700 Parked Inside Plant in Chakan, Pune Mahindra XUV700 deliveries are scheduled from the last week of Oct 2021 for petrol variants and last week of Nov 2021 for diesel variants Mahindra XUV700 received a thunderous response when it was officially revealed last month. It is available in four trims namely- MX, AX3, AX5 […] October 15, 2021 at 10:37AM

2022 Bajaj Dominar 400 Starts Reaching Dealerships; To Launch in India Very Soon

As we reported earlier, Bajaj Auto is all set to launch the 2022 model of the Dominar 400 around the festive season, and now, the updated model has started reaching dealerships across the country. In addition to getting touring accessories as a standard fitment, the 400cc motorcycle also gets some minor cosmetic changes to make […] October 15, 2021 at 10:00AM

Global NCAP Reveals How They Get Cars For Testing And Who Pays The Bill

Global NCAP crash testing Indian cars NCAP has been playing a key role in creating awareness about car safety in several global markets Not very long ago, car safety was largely a non-issue in the country for most users. There were cars that did not even have airbags. Things have changed dramatically in recent years […] October 15, 2021 at 08:36AM

Porsche Taycan EV outselling the 911

The all-electric Porsche Taycan outsold the German automaker’s iconic internal combustion-powered 911 sports car in the first nine months of the year, a milestone for the EV that was introduced in late 2019. The sales figures released Friday show that Porsche delivered 217,198 vehicles worldwide in the first three quarters, a 13% increase year over […] October 16, 2021 at 07:38AM

Land Rover Discovery moves even further upscale with 2023 Metropolitan Edition

Land Rover is already looking ahead to the 2023 model year by announcing a more upmarket version of the Discovery. Called the Metropolitan Edition, the SUV gains a longer list of standard features, several trim-specific design accents, and a suitably upscale price. Positioned at the very top of the Discovery range, the Metropolitan Edition builds […] October 16, 2021 at 07:23AM

The 2021 Ford F-150 will tell you when you overload your truck

Midway through the run of the 2021 F-150, Ford managed to sneak in a few options that weren’t quite fully baked when the updated truck first went on sale last fall. While they were announced back in April, Ford was only recently able to demo the new Onboard Scales and Smart Hitch – two features […] October 16, 2021 at 07:02AM

Hellcat heist: 4 hot Mopars stolen from Orlando airport

According to News 6 in Orlando, Fla., the Orlando International Airport was the site of a small Hellcat heist. The local news agency learned that four Hellcat-powered cars – two Chargers, a Challenger and a Grand Cherokee Trackhawk – were stolen from the airport’s two closest parking garages. Three of the cars were apparently taken […] October 16, 2021 at 06:57AM

2021 Audi Q5 and SQ5 Sportback First Drive Review | Business up front, sporty in the back

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — So-called “crossover coupes” are still a thing, and they don’t seem to be falling out of favor. People seem to like their SUVs to have a rounded-off tail, and Audi has taken notice, introducing the “Sportback” versions of its Q5. The 2021 Audi Q5 and SQ5 Sportback offer a sportier roofline […] October 15, 2021 at 04:30PM

Five titles for Audi Sport and Team WRT in GT World Challenge Europe

The Belgian Audi customer team was not only among the best in the sprint races. The team also clinched another title in the Endurance Cup. The best individual results were three podium places. In Le Castellet, Weerts and Vanthoor managed a strong second place together with Kelvin van der Linde. At the Spa 24 Hours, […] October 15, 2021 at 05:30AM

Mercedes-AMG opens new delivery hall in Affalterbach

“Unboxing your Star” provides a new customer and brand experience Affalterbach. With immediate effect, German Mercedes-AMG customers can take delivery of their new vehicle directly in Affalterbach, in a new delivery hall. The already special event of taking possession of a new vehicle is made even more emotive by the completely newly developed customer touchpoint […] October 16, 2021 at 05:32AM

Gottlieb Daimler’s “grandfather clock”: The hour had finally come.

In the 1880s, Daimler’s high-speed four-stroke engine set the pace for a new era It was a key invention for individual mobility A creation of the very best start-up spirit Mercedes-Benz Museum Close-Up: Cars, Architecture and Exhibition Design No. 3/2021 Stuttgart. Close-Up – the name of the Mercedes-Benz Museum’s series says it all. Each instalment focuses […] October 16, 2021 at 05:32AM

Electric car maintenance guide: Batteries, motor, brakes, and more

Electric cars’ upfront cost may seem expensive for the majority. However, you may not have considered the possible cost savings associated with electric car maintenance. Due to fewer moving parts, electric car requires significantly less maintenance. Hence, maintenance bills are less than what you would have paid for an internal combustion engine (ICE) car. In […] October 14, 2021 at 06:50PM

Why is Hyundai Creta no longer the best-selling SUV?

Hyundai Creta has been leading the C-segment SUV market for some time. However, the sales figure of last month, i.e September 2021 shows a different story. The company has managed to sell just 8,193 units of Creta in September 2021. Here are a few reasons that have dented the sales of Hyundai Creta. Microchip shortage […] October 14, 2021 at 06:09PM

Triton Model H, India’s Next-Generation EV SUV with 1200 km range

Triton EV has launched the Triton EV Model H SUV in front of a limited audience. The SUV Triton Model H is built to excite the senses. Those who love performance, elegance, and comfort will adore the Model H’s all-electric SUV. Mr. Himanshu B Patel, Managing Director and Founder of Triton EV, discussed the SUV’s […] October 14, 2021 at 05:59PM

New Hero Xtreme 160R Stealth Edition Launch Price Rs 1.17 L

Hero Xtreme Stealth Edition Hero Xtreme 160R Stealth Edition will primarily focus on style updates including new colours and graphics With enhanced aesthetics, Hero Xtreme 160R Stealth Edition could compete better with rivals such as Suzuki Gixxer, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Honda X-Blade. Launch of new Xtreme 160R Stealth variant is in line […] October 14, 2021 at 04:58PM

Tata Punch Beats Nexon, Altroz, XUV300 In Safety Rating – Global NCAP

Tata Punch Safety Rating Tata Punch has become the safest car in India – Beating Altroz, XUV300 and Nexon in Global NCAP crash test Global NCAP has officially released the safety rating of upcoming Tata Punch today. As was leaked earlier on the official website, it is indeed true that the Punch has scored 5 […] October 14, 2021 at 04:25PM

Kia Sonet Anniversary Edition Launch Price Rs 10.8 L To Rs 11.9 L

Kia Sonet Anniversary Edition Kia Sonet Anniversary Edition is limited in number and will be in production only till March 2022 Kia has had a stupendous run at the Indian market ever since it set foot with Seltos in August 2019. A year later, the South Korean brand introduced its little sibling Sonet in the […] October 14, 2021 at 11:41AM

New 350cc Royal Enfield Motorcycle Spotted Testing Ahead of Launch in India

Royal Enfield has a lot in the lineup for Indian bike enthusiasts. We have already seen the various spy images of test mules on the roads. Despite the current Covid pandemic situation, the brand is trying to maintain its commitment of launching four new bikes every year, and in accordance with that, it is now […] October 14, 2021 at 09:51AM

Rebadged Maruti Ertiga Debuts in Global Markets as Toyota Rumion MPV

After introducing the Maruti Baleno as the Glanza and the Vitara Brezza as the Urban Cruiser, Toyota has now launched the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga as the Toyota Rumion in the South African markets recently. As we are already aware, both the manufacturers are in partnership and launching the products by rebadging. We have also seen […] October 14, 2021 at 09:51AM

2022 Toyota 4Runner Review | The old boy’s back again

First the Earth cooled and shortly thereafter Toyota introduced the current generation of the 4Runner. OK, so it’s not that old, but in car terms, 13 years ago might as well be prehistoric. Now, the 2022 Toyota 4Runner does benefit from key updates done in recent years, especially to its infotainment and safety tech, and […] October 15, 2021 at 06:18AM

Nippon Steel sues Toyota, Baoshan for patent infringement

TOKYO — Japan’s biggest steelmaker Nippon Steel Corp said on Thursday it had filed patent infringement lawsuits against Toyota Motor Corp and China’s Baoshan Iron & Steel Co Ltd (Baosteel) with a Tokyo district court. Nippon Steel is seeking 20 billion yen ($176 million) in damages from each company, alleging the two firms have infringed […] October 15, 2021 at 06:18AM

Victory in Morocco for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing as Nasser and Mathieu take historic win

Victory in the 2021 edition of the rally brings Toyota its fifth consecutive win in Morocco, with Nasser and Mathieu taking four of their victories with a Toyota Hilux. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing teammate, Giniel de Villiers and navigator Alex Haro, contributed another win during the last running of the event, in 2019. This gives Toyota […] October 15, 2021 at 06:18AM

2023 Acura Integra officially getting a manual transmission

When the 2023 Acura Integra was announced, we at Autoblog put together a wish list of sorts for the new entry-level sport sedan (er, hatchback). One of those wishes has been granted as Acura has announced that a manual transmission will be available. That’s really the extent of the announcement. Acura released a YouTube video […] October 15, 2021 at 06:08AM

Bugatti’s EB110-inspired Centodieci is one hot step closer to production

Bugatti’s heritage-inspired Centodieci is related to the Chiron, but it’s different enough to require its own set of validation tests. After taking on the Nürburgring, the limited-edition hypercar was put through its paces in the scorching heat of the American Southwest’s deserts. “Testing in the hot, dry desert is a huge help for us in […] October 15, 2021 at 01:20AM

2023 Acura Integra looks a little Civic-like in spy photos

After a couple of fairly revealing teasers, we finally have a good look at what seems to be the real-life 2023 Acura Integra. It comes to us via a member of IntegraForums.com, and, certainly a number of the styling cues match up to the teasers, but we’re also detecting a bit of Civic influence. Of […] October 15, 2021 at 06:08AM

Battery power: BMW Group makes Coldplay world tour more sustainable

Munich. The collaboration between BMW and Coldplay will witness a new highlight. Following the successful hit “Higher Power” synced in the BMW i4/ix purpose film and the British band’s performance in the virtual world of BMW JOYTOPIA at the IAA Mobility in Munich, BMW will now provide the world’s first ever mobile, rechargeable show battery […] October 15, 2021 at 06:04AM

Paving the way for sustainable mobility: bp, BMW Group and Daimler Mobility announce successful closing of transaction that makes bp third shareholder of Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS)

DCS offers industry leading solutions to provide EV drivers with seamless access to more than 300,000 charging points in 30 countries. bp will provide DCS customers access to an additional 9,000 charging points across Europe including ultra-fast charging and together with DCS, will develop new integrated offers for fleets – including fuel and charge services […] October 15, 2021 at 06:04AM

BMW ART MAKERS. New BMW Group France arts patronage program to support artist-curator duo leading to the completion of a visual art project.

Paris. After twenty wonderful years spent supporting photographers and ten years of the BMW Residency, BMW Group France is now reorienting its support for the arts and reinventing its model. While its new program continues to focus on emerging work, experimentation and image-making, the scheme’s scope has been broadened to include all visual arts, with […] October 15, 2021 at 06:04AM

Automobili Lamborghini accelerates the path to decarbonization

From 2023 the Sant’Agata facility will be powered by biomethane, alongside arrival of the much-anticipated hybrid range Sant’Agata Bolognese, October 14, 2021 – Automobili Lamborghini has announced the implementation of a biomethane installation to power its Sant’Agata Bolognese site. The system will deliver nearly four million cubic meters per year, equating to around 65% of […] October 14, 2021 at 02:14PM

Paving the way for sustainable mobility: bp, BMW Group and Daimler Mobility announce successful closing of transaction

DCS offers industry leading solutions to provide EV drivers with seamless access to more than 300,000 charging points in 30 countries. bp will provide DCS customers access to an additional 9,000 charging points across Europe including ultra-fast charging and together with DCS, will develop new integrated offers for fleets – including fuel and charge services […] October 15, 2021 at 05:32AM

A major Unimog order: 135 vehicles for Romania’s road administration

Stuttgart/Bukarest – Romania’s national road administration (CNAIR) has ordered 135 Unimog vehicles. The first batch of 45 vehicles has now been delivered to Romania. The remaining vehicles will follow in two further stages until 2023. The Unimog trucks will be used all over the country for all manner of road maintenance work. Those vehicles which […] October 15, 2021 at 05:32AM

Ford Bronco reportedly getting a mid-cycle update for 2024

Ford’s hotly anticipated born-again Bronco arrived in showrooms for the 2021 model year, or at least some Broncos have as the rollout as been slow, yet the Blue Oval is already planning to give the SUV its first update. The mid-cycle refresh will allegedly arrive for 2024. Citing anonymous sources, website Ford Authority reported that […] October 14, 2021 at 07:04AM

2022 Ford Bronco order banks set to open as reservation holders continue to wait

Ford dealers confirmed this week that order banks will open soon for the 2022 Bronco, prompting both excitement over new features and renewed consternation from customers who have yet to take delivery of their 2021 models.  Yep, 2022 is the year of the manual Sasquatch. Ford confirmed last September that customers would be able to […] October 14, 2021 at 07:04AM

Volvo to offer a lifetime warranty on original parts in India

Volvo Car India has launched a lifetime parts warranty scheme that enables customers to repair their cars without incurring labor costs. For the first time in India, a scheme covering parts bought beyond the standard warranty period and fitted at an approved workshop would include a lifetime warranty. Volvo Car India introduced lifetime parts warranty […] October 13, 2021 at 10:33PM

Tips to buy a used car that has clocked over 1 lakh kilometres

Used cars with 1 lakh kilometres on the odometer usually have a substantially lower resale value. There is a psychological barrier for consumers at the 100,000 kilometre mark for customers who want to buy used car. However, well-maintained cars today can easily exceed this mileage barrier in good condition. But being a used car buyer, […] October 13, 2021 at 10:18PM

Mahindra XUV700 Creates Record – 4 SUVs Drive 17,000 Kms In 24 Hrs

Mahindra XUV700 New Endurance Record Mahindra XUV700 has broken the national record for the 24-hour endurance test – 4 Units Of XUV700 have covered more than 17k kms in under 24 hours It has barely been a couple of weeks since Mahindra unveiled the new XUV700. The SUV has managed to get off a dream […] October 13, 2021 at 07:25PM

New Mahindra Tractor Range Launched Under Yuvo Tech Plus Brand

New Mahindra Yuvo Tech + Tractor The roll out will be initially in a few states of North India and will be expanded across markets in later months Mahindra is the leading tractor manufacturer in India. Mahindra tractor sales dipped 7 percent in September 2021 with a total of 40,331 units sold in the past […] October 13, 2021 at 06:59PM

Lamborghini Urus At The World’s Highest Driveable Road – Umling La Pass

Lamborghini URUS reaches Umling La Despite challenges of height, wind and weather, the Lamborghini Urus took on the Umling La Pass with not only one but two successful attempts A yellow coloured Lamborghini Urus was set against the pristine white background of the highest driveable road in the world at the Umling Pass in Ladakh […] October 13, 2021 at 06:24PM

2021 KTM RC 125 Launch Price Rs 1.82 L – New RC 200 At Rs 2.09 L

New KTM RC 125 2022 KTM RC range has significant changes across styling, performance, ergonomics and ride dynamics After making their global debut a few weeks back, all-new KTM RC range has been launched in India. With the updates, the new RC models now get priced a bit higher. Unofficial bookings for these new-gen bikes […] October 13, 2021 at 03:18PM

List of cars with most reckless driving infractions full of surprises

Insurify is a site for comparing auto insurance quotes. Because insurance shoppers need to submit information like the vehicles they’re driving and the infractions they’ve compiled while driving those vehicles, Insurify has quite the database of correlations tying certain models to a habit of breaking certain laws. When the site’s data analysts decided to compile […] October 14, 2021 at 06:47AM

2000-2006 Toyota Tundra | Used vehicle spotlight

Lots of Americans love the idea of owning a pickup truck, especially a large model like the Toyota Tundra, but don’t really want to be stuck driving one on an everyday basis. The plus and minus columns are familiar to just about everyone. Unmatched usefulness, stout powertrains and the ability to tow and haul large […] October 14, 2021 at 06:15AM

Second place on penultimate stage, as Nasser and Mathieu consolidate their lead for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing

The route again started and finished near the town of Zagora, where the bivouac is based. A morning liaison of 118km lead the crews to the start of the 367km-long timed section, which was run largely over rocky and sandy tracks. A liaison of 60km after the stage brought the crews back to the bivouac. […] October 14, 2021 at 06:15AM

Toyota Motor Europe market share climbs to a record 6.7% in first 9 months

Brussels, Belgium – October 13, 2021 – Toyota Motor Europe (TME) today reported sales of 864,904 Toyota and Lexus vehicles across the first three-quarters of 2021 marking growth of +21% year-on-year and +3% vs. 2019. Across this period, TME outperformed the total market, maintaining a momentum which has seen its market share climb to a […] October 14, 2021 at 06:15AM

LUXURY CAR BRAND GENESIS ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL AUTOMOBILE SPONSOR OF THE PRESIDENTS CUP

Announcement further solidifies Genesis’ commitment to golf alongside The Genesis Invitational and Genesis Scottish Open sponsorships PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Florida and INCHEON, South Korea–The Presidents Cup today announced Genesis as the Official Automobile Sponsor of the 2022, 2024 and 2026 events, to be held at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina; The Royal Montreal […] October 13, 2021 at 05:31PM

2022 Lexus LX 600 brings the new Land Cruiser to America

Toyota fans have been disappointed by the fact the 300-series Land Cruiser isn’t coming to the U.S. But the good news is that its Lexus-badged twin will still make the trip. The 2022 Lexus LX 600 is based on the new Toyota, but with the typical styling and feature updates to make it an even […] October 14, 2021 at 06:15AM

LEXUS PREMIERES ALL-NEW LX FLAGSHIP SUV

INTRODUCTION New generation LX combines reliability, durability, and off-road performance cultivated over many years with supreme on-road ride comfort Introduction of two new powerful and efficient petrol and diesel powertrains Implementation of Lexus’s next-generation design language, which harmonizes functionality and elegance New VIP grade with four independent seats and supreme comfort credentials Improved security with […] October 14, 2021 at 06:15AM

Best 3rd Row SUVs of 2021 and 2022

If you plan on using a vehicle’s third row a lot, let us at least make the suggestion that a minivan would be a smarter bet than anything you’re going to see on this list of best three-row SUVs. Their third rows are bigger, more comfortable and easier to get to. The kids will definitely […] October 14, 2021 at 06:09AM

Goodwood, steam and old castles: through West Sussex in the MINI Cooper S 5-door.

Munich. At the time, no one could have known that the young pharmacist’s assistant and assistant teacher, who earned a little money in the small English town of Midhurst, West Sussex, at the beginning of 1881, would become one of the greats of science fiction literature. His name: Herbert George Wells, the later creator of […] October 14, 2021 at 06:04AM

BMW Clubs International Council celebrates its 40th anniversary.

Munich. Over a period of four decades, the BMW Clubs all over the world have been official ambassadors for the brand. There are more than 230 000 members in 54 countries on all the continents suitable for travel with automobiles and motorcycles. The clubs represented in the BMW Clubs International Council form an exceptionally large and […] October 14, 2021 at 06:03AM