Nissan Magnite 1.0 Turbo CVT First Drive Review

Why would I buy it?Modern designSuperb turbo engine and CVT gearboxSpacious for its sizeWhy would I avoid it?Slow and heavy steeringCrashy high speed rideVerdictThe Nissan Magnite finally comes across as a product with superb potential from Nissan. It looks great, has plenty of features and has a superb turbo engine...

Apr 21, 2025

Ford plans to manufacture its own batteries for EVs

- Officials at Ford are discussing cell manufacturing, including complex cells - This would be the right time to discuss battery production ahead of growing the EV portfolio by 2025As global car manufacturers are working on the development of electric car projects, Ford is planning on manufacturing its own batteries for...

Apr 21, 2025

VW Motorsport India to field 28 participants in first ever Volkswagen Virtual Racing Championship

-The first ever Volkswagen Virtual Racing Championship to have 28 participants -First round to be held on 21 NovemberVolkswagen Motorsport India (VMI) has announced the final names of the participants for the inaugural Volkswagen Virtual Racing Championship (VW-VRC), to be held from 21 November.Aligned to the real racing format, VW-VRC will...

Apr 21, 2025

Nissan Magnite 1.0-litre Turbo Manual First Drive Review

Why would I buy one?Attractive styling in compact dimensionsSpacious cabin with up-to-snuff feature optionsPeppy turbo-petrol motorWhy would I avoid it?Clutch is tad heavyHigh speed ride could’ve been betterNissan’s aftersales service networkVerdictNo other segment in India is currently as crowded as the sub-four metre SUV segment. And there are more arriving...

Apr 21, 2025

Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series clings new lap record at Nürburgring

-Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series takes the pole position under the unmodified sports car category-It overthrows the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ by 1.354 secondsThe German car manufacturer has announced a new feat with the AMG GT Black Series anchoring the fastest lap record by a street-legal production car in a certified time...

Apr 21, 2025

MG Gloster sold out for 2020; fresh bookings to be accepted with revised price structure

- MG Motor stops taking bookings for the Gloster SUV in 2020- Fresh bookings will be accepted post the revision in price structureMG Motor has expanded its SUV portfolio in India with the launch of the Gloster on 8 October. The vehicle is available in both six-seater and seven-seater options...

Apr 21, 2025

All About Cars with Vikrant | Nissan Magnite - Is it a Kia Sonet and Hyundai Venue Rival | Carwale

This week we discuss our first drive impressions of the new Nissan Magnite 2020, especially the variants powered by its new Turbocharged 1.0-litre HRA0 petrol engine. We show you how it looks inside-out, how it feels on the inside, if the features are attractive, if it steers well, rides comfortably...

Apr 21, 2025

Living with Ford Freestyle

IntroductionThe year 2020 has not been too kind on the world with Coronavirus (COVID-19) wreaking havoc across businesses and affecting lives. With a gradual relaxation in norms in the last few months, we have been stepping out of the house (of course, with all the precautions in place) to keep...

Apr 21, 2025

Nissan Magnite to debut with carmaker’s new logo design

-Nissan Magnite will be the first offering for the Indian market under the ‘Nissan Next’ program-The Magnite will feature the company’s new flat-design 2D logoA few months back, the Japanese carmaker revealed its first new logo in over 20 years alongside its new electric Ariya SUV. The revised emblem is...

Apr 21, 2025

Kia undertakes service campaign for Seltos diesel variants due to fuel pump issue

- Few Kia Seltos diesel variants could have a faulty fuel pump- The fuel pump, if found to be faulty, will be repaired or replacedKia Motors India has announced a service campaign for the diesel variants of the Seltos due to a possible issue with the fuel pump of the...

Apr 21, 2025

Spec Comparison: Nissan Magnite Vs Kia Sonet

Nissan has been struggling with low sales in India for a while now. As a result, the Japanese car manufacturer aims to lure in buyers with its promising compact SUV, the Magnite. Earlier this month, the leaked images from what appears to be a private unveiling, the Nissan Magnite is...

Apr 21, 2025

JK Tyre announces OEM association with Kia Motors India as tyre partner for Seltos

- JK Tyres ties up with Kia as a tyre partner- The company will offer its UX Royal radial tyres in the 215/60 R17 profile for the SeltosJK Tyre and Industries has announced a tie-up with Kia Motors India as a tyre partner for their highest selling model, the Seltos....

Apr 21, 2025

Skoda Vision IN SUV spied testing yet again; new details leaked

- Production-ready Skoda Vision IN SUV spy shots reveal new details- The model will be launched in Q2 2021Skoda is working on a new SUV for India, which was showcased in the concept form as the Vision IN earlier this year at the Auto Expo 2020. A test-mule of the...

Apr 21, 2025

Toyota Innova Crysta Facelift details leaked ahead of official launch

-Innova Crysta Facelift updates are limited to exterior and interior-The facelift will receive no mechanical changesThe Toyota Innova Crysta Facelift is likely to be launched in India in the coming days. Few units of the upcoming model have also started arriving at dealer stockyards. This time around, details of the...

Apr 21, 2025

Renault India introduces Winter Service Campaign from 23-29 November

-The Winter Service Camp is a seven days plan from 23 November to 29 November, 2020-The service campaign will be effective nationwide at all Renault service outletsRenault India has announced a week-long nationwide ‘Winter Service Camp’ at all its service facilities from 23 November to 29 November, 2020. Under this...

Apr 21, 2025