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5 Exciting Upcoming Car Launches in August 2024

By Akash Patil 26 Jul 2024 | 16:34:25

Tata Motors have unveiled Curvv ICE and EV, defining a new era in SUV design, the Curvv artfully blends the toughness and practicality of an SUV with the elegance and sporty silhouette of a coupé. Launching on 7th August, the all-new Curvv will follow Tata Motors’ strong multi-powertrain strategy and will be first available in its EV version which will soon be followed by its ICE counterpart.

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2024 MG Cloud EV Teased Before Official Debut

By Akash Patil 26 Jul 2024 | 16:15:02

MG Motor India has released a teaser of its Cloud EV, ahead of its expected launch around the upcoming festive season, based on the Baojun Cloud EV, it is a crossover-SUV sold under the Wuling name in international markets.

Nissan

2024 Nissan X-Trail Bookings Open; Deliveries to Begin in August

By Akash Patil 26 Jul 2024 | 16:05:45

Nissan India has officially started accepting orders for its latest flagship SUV, the X-Trail. Customers can book the SUV by paying a token amount of Rs 1 lakh at any authorized Nissan dealership. Deliveries are slated to begin in August.

Citroen

Citroen Reveals Production-Spec Basalt Coupe SUV

By Akash Patil 25 Jul 2024 | 17:55:01

Citroen India has revealed first pictures of the production-spec Citroen Basalt coupe-SUV ahead of its launch in August,2024. This new model perfectly blends the sleek elegance of a coupé with the robust practicality of an SUV.

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki Ignis Radiance Edition Launched at Rs 5.49 Lakh

By Akash Patil 25 Jul 2024 | 17:50:48

Maruti Suzuki has launched the Radiance Edition of its popular hatchback Ignis at Rs 5.49 lakh, ex-showroom. The Ignis Radiance Edition features a host of cosmetic enhancements both inside and out. This edition is available across Sigma, Zeta and Alpha variants. Maruti Suzuki is yet to reveal variant-wise pricing for the Radiance Edition.

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Govt to Introduce Satellite-Based Toll System on Select National Highways

By Akash Patil 25 Jul 2024 | 17:47:41

The Indian government has decided to initially implement a global navigation satellite system (GNSS)-based toll collection system at select national highways on a pilot basis.

Kia EV6 Available for Lease at Rs 1.29 Lakh/Month

By Akash Patil 25 Jul 2024 | 17:44:34

Kia India has introduced lease program for its flagship product, EV6. The EV6 crossover electric SUV will now be available as part of the ‘Kia Lease’ program at a special rental amount of ₹1.29 lakh per month.

Porsche

Porsche India Achieves 40% Sales Growth in First Half of 2024

By Akash Patil 25 Jul 2024 | 17:38:34

Porsche India has reported 40 % sale increase in sales during the first half of 2024. The Macan and Cayenne models played a significant role, accounting for nearly 63 per cent of total sales. Moreover, Porsche sold 93 units of the 911 model during this period.

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki NEXA Celebrates 9 Years with 27 Lakh Cars Sold in India

By Akash Patil 25 Jul 2024 | 17:36:06

NEXA has reached over 2.7 million customers and significantly accounted for for 31.88% of Maruti Suzuki's overall passenger vehicle sales. Maruti Suzuki’s premium retail channel NEXA was launched in 2015, its first model was the now-discontinued S-Cross, launched on August 5, 2015.

Mini

2024 Mini Cooper S and Mini Countryman EV, Launched In India

By Akash Patil 24 Jul 2024 | 18:43:23

German automotive giant BMW-owned British brand Mini has introduced the 2024 Cooper S hatchback and the Countryman Electric to the Indian market. The fourth-generation Mini Cooper S succeeds its predecessor, while the Countryman E marks Mini's debut of an all-electric vehicle in the country.

BMW 5 Series LWB Launched in India at Rs 72.90 Lakh

By Akash Patil 24 Jul 2024 | 18:24:33

German luxury automaker BMW has launched the new-gen 5 Series in India priced at rs 72.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The sedan is only available in its long-wheelbase form and a single variant - '530Li M Sport'. The 5-Series has been offered in long-wheelbase guise in India, for the first time.

Mahindra

Mahindra Marrazo Returns to the Market: Re-listed and Ready for You!

By Akash Patil 23 Jul 2024 | 18:07:17

Mahindra has discreetly delisted the Marazzo MPV from its official website, while Mahindra have listed their MPV again with higher prices. It has also lost the colour options and now only gets white exterior colour option.

Skoda

ARAI Certifies Škoda Auto India Models as E20 Compliant

By Akash Patil 23 Jul 2024 | 16:32:05

ARAI certifies Škoda Auto India vehicles E20 compliant. Among the first few OEMs to receive E20 certification from an official body

Kia Seltos 5-Year Anniversary: Enjoy Benefits Up to Rs 60,000 and 5-Year Warranty

By Akash Patil 23 Jul 2024 | 15:25:28

The Seltos began Kia’s Indian innings back in 2019, Seltos had the task of establishing the Korean carmaker in the Indian market. The Seltos is attractive, keenly priced and comes with a wide range of engine and gearbox options.