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Mahindra

Mahindra Offers Discounts Up to Rs 1.5 Lakh on 3-Door Thar

By Akash Patil 07 Sep 2024 | 15:06:56

Mahindra is offering bumper discounts on the 3-door Thar. The starting price of Mahindra Thar is Rs 12 lakh 99 thousand, which goes up to Rs 20 lakh 49 thousand. Now Mahindra Thar is offering a great discount of Rs 1 lakh 50 thousand. This discount is being given on all 2WD and 4WD petrol and diesel variants.

BYD Teases Upcoming M6 Electric MPV Launch in India

By Akash Patil 07 Sep 2024 | 15:05:13

BYD India is gearing up to launch the M6 electric MPV in India in the coming weeks. The Chinese carmaker has once again teased its replacement for the E6 MPV. This will make the entire BYD range up to date with the rest of the world.

Kia Seltos Prices Revised; Hike of Up to Rs 8,000 Introduced

By Akash Patil 07 Sep 2024 | 15:03:52

Kia India has hiked the prices of its compact SUV offering, Seltos, by up to Rs 8,000. This price hike is not uniform across the range and depends on variants and the powertrain combinations they carry.

Hyundai

Hyundai Venue E Plus Variant Launched with Electric Sunroof at Rs. 8.23 Lakh

By Akash Patil 07 Sep 2024 | 03:02:55

Hyundai India has introduced the Venue E Plus variant with an electric sunroof at a price of Rs. 8.23 lakh (ex-showroom). Hyundai Venue has thus become the most affordable subcompact SUV in India to come with a sunroof.

Kia Sonet Price Revised; New Price Drops and Hikes Announced

By Akash Patil 07 Sep 2024 | 02:58:51

Kia India has hiked the price of its smallest car, the Sonet, this month by up to Rs 11,000. However, the price hike depends on the variants and the powertrain. Recently, the Sonet got a new Gravity Trim which is positioned above the HTK+ variant.

Hyundai

Hyundai Adds S+ and S(O)+ Variants with Sunroof to Exter Line-Up

By Akash Patil 07 Sep 2024 | 02:57:17

Hyundai has introduced two new variants -- S+ and S(O)+ -- on the Exter line-up. Both get an electric sunroof. The feature highlights of the two new variants include LED DRLs with follow-me home headlamps, sunroof, digital driver display with TFT screen, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, rear AC vents, all power windows, LED DRLs, front and rear skid plates, and floor mats.

Kia Introduces Exclusive Gravity Editions for Sonet, Seltos, Carens

By Akash Patil 06 Sep 2024 | 16:30:04

Kia is celebrating its 5th year of operations in India with the launch of the Gravity Editions of its Sonet, Seltos, and Carens models. The Gravity Editions of the Kia's Indian line-up get a few tweaks over their standard variants, and they attract a different price list altogether.

Tata

Tata Motors Wins Global NCAP Safer Choice Award 2024 for Harrier and Safari

By Akash Patil 06 Sep 2024 | 16:22:14

Tata Motors received the Safer Choice Award 2024 from Global NCAP. Last year, the Harrier and the Safari scored the highest Global NCAP rating in crash tests of 5 stars for adult and child occupant protection.

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Maybach EQS 680 Launched in India at Rs. 2.25 Crore

By Akash Patil 06 Sep 2024 | 12:12:02

Mercedes-Benz India has launched its flagship electric offering, the Maybach EQS 680 SUV, at ₹ 2.25 crore (ex-showroom). The Maybach EQS 680 features a 611 km range, 11 airbags, fast charging, and luxury amenities. The flagship SUV from Mercedes delivers exceptional performance, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.4 seconds.

Skoda

Skoda Kushaq and Slavia Sportline Launched

By Akash Patil 06 Sep 2024 | 12:03:30

Skoda Auto has introduced the Monte Carlo edition with Slavia and Sportline trims with Slavia and Kushaq. The Slavia is the third Skoda car to get the Monte Carlo treatment, after the Rapid and the Kushaq. Previously, the Monte Carlo trim was only offered on the Skoda Kushaq, but now it has been extended to the Skoda Slavia as well.

BMW 320Ld M Sport Pro Launched at Rs. 65 Lakh

By Akash Patil 05 Sep 2024 | 19:22:06

BMW India has launched the new M Sport Pro trim of the 3 Series Gran Limousine sedan with a 2.0-liter diesel engine. The 320Ld M Sport Pro costs Rs 3 lakh more than the 320Ld M Sport. The bookings have started through BMW's offline and online channels, with the deliveries slated to begin soon.

Hyundai

Hyundai Creta Knight Launched in India at Rs. 14.50 Lakh

By Akash Patil 05 Sep 2024 | 19:21:08

Hyundai Motor India has launched the Hyundai Creta Knight edition at a starting price of Rs 14.51 lakh (ex-showroom). The Knight edition of the Hyundai Creta boasts an array of black design elements, enhancing its sporty appearance. The front features an all-black grille and skid plate, complemented by a matte black Hyundai logo.

BYD e6 Facelift Teased for The Indian Market; Diwali Launch Expected

By Akash Patil 02 Sep 2024 | 15:20:38

BYD India has teased a facelift for the e6 MPV, which is slated to be launched here by Diwali this year. The E6 MPV is known as the M6 in global markets. BYD had unveiled and launched the e6 facelift at the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) in July.

Maserati

Maserati GranTurismo Launched in India at Rs. 2.72 Crore

By Akash Patil 02 Sep 2024 | 15:18:13

Italian luxury carmaker Maserati has introduced the second generation of its iconic GranTurismo in India. The 2-door coupe is available in two variants, the Modena and the Trofeo, priced at Rs 2.72 crore and Rs 2.90 crore (ex-showroom), respectively.

Caronphone

Bharat NCAP introduces Safety Rating Stickers for Vehicles

By Akash Patil 02 Sep 2024 | 15:17:03

Bharat NCAP has introduced new stickers with a QR code that can be scanned by customers to check the safety ratings of their cars. These stickers, designed to raise consumer awareness, will be visible on all new vehicles that have been crash-tested under BNCAP norms.