India-bound Hyundai AX1 micro-SUV spied on test again

-Images reveal the design of alloy wheels - India –bound The Hyundai AX1 micro-SUV has been spotted doing the rounds in South Korea. It’s the automaker’s new B-segment micro SUV that will find a place below the Venue in their lineup and officially be the smallest SUV they make when it is...

Apr 22, 2025

Jeep Compass based seven-seater SUV spied testing

-Likely to be powered by the Compass’ 2.0-litre diesel motor tuned to deliver more output-Expected to launch sometime next yearJeep recently unveiled the Compass facelift at the Guangzhou Auto Show in China last month. The same is expected to reach the Indian shores early next year. Along with the facelift,...

Apr 22, 2025

MG Motor India partners with TES-AMM to undertake recycling of ZS EV batteries

- TES-AMM is an e-waste recycling company established in the year 2006- The collaboration aims at building an integrated ecosystemMG Motor India joins forces with TES-AMM for recycling of its MG ZS EV batteries. TES-AMM is an e-waste recycling and management company. As claimed, TES-AMM has the only Li-ion battery recycling...

Apr 22, 2025

NETC introduces Fastag at Mumbai toll plazas

- Airoli, Mulund Eastern Express Way, and Mulund (LBS Marg) went live with the FASTag platform recently- Dahisar toll plaza to implement NETC FASTag soon- Rajiv Gandhi Sea link and Vashi toll plaza had already enabled the platform earlierThe National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced that Mumbai is...

Apr 22, 2025

Skoda partners with Twitter for ‘Speed Challenge’ game

- Virtual challenge to beat the speed of the Octavia vRS 245- Powered by a turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine- Winners to be rewarded with Skoda merchandiseSkoda Auto India has partnered with Twitter India for the ‘Speed Challenge’ game exclusively for the digital audience. The company claims that the game replicates...

Apr 22, 2025

Volvo S60 T4 Inscription First Drive Review

Why would I buy one?Swedish eleganceSilent engine, good on-road dynamicsComfortable and practical cabin, lots of safety techWhy would I avoid it?Single powertrain optionNo diesel trim on offerSparse dealer networkVerdictOverall Score8 / 10This new-generation Volvo S60 has come in after a long gap with the discontinuation of its second-gen. The carmaker...

Apr 22, 2025

Land Rover Defender Plug-In Hybrid variant bookings open

- The Defender Plug-In Hybrid will be offered in four variants- Deliveries of the model are expected to begin from Q1 of FY 2021-22 JaguarLand Rover India has opened bookings of its first Plug-In Hybrid vehicle in India, the Defender P400e. The model will be offered in four variants including, SE,...

Apr 22, 2025

Tata HBX front design leaked; to be launched in India next year

- Tata HBX test mule's fascia looks similar to the concept model displayed at the Auto Expo 2020- The model is likely to be offered only with a 1.2-litre petrol engineThe Tata HBX has been spotted during a public road test once again and the new spy image reveals the...

Apr 22, 2025

New-gen Skoda Rapid to be called Skoda Slavia?

- Skoda India trademarks Slavia name- The name could be registered for the new Rapid, which will be launched at the end of 2021Skoda Auto India has trademarked a new name known as Slavia. The company is likely to have registered the trademark for the new-gen Rapid that is scheduled...

Apr 22, 2025

Mercedes-Benz reveals production plans of upcoming EQ models

-All-electric EQA compact SUV to premiere globally on 20 January, 2021 -To be followed by the unveiling of EQB SUVMercedes-Benz recently confirmed six new models under its EQ sub-brand a few months back. While the EQC and EQV have already been launched globally with the EQC also introduced in India, the...

Apr 22, 2025

1,000bhp Mercedes-AMG Project One hypercar breaks cover

- Produces 1,000bhp from an F1 derived 1.6-litre V6 motor- Top speed in excess of 350kmphLast showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2017, the performance division of the German car manufacturer has finally revealed the intimidating Project One hypercar alongside no other than their own seven-time F1 champion -...

Apr 22, 2025

Mahindra Thar now offered with new set of personalised accessories

- Includes a new range of exterior and interior trimmings- New accessories shall be available shortly on the company’s official websiteSince its launch, the newly launched Mahindra Thar has been gaining tremendous popularity amongst the Indian buyers. That also explains the long waiting list of over six to seven months...

Apr 22, 2025

Mahindra to hike its model prices from 1 January, 2021

- Model-wise price hike to be revealed in the days to come - Mahindra cites hike commodity prices and other input costsIndia’s popular utility vehicle manufacturer, Mahindra has announced its plan to hike prices across its product line-up effective from 1 January, 2021. The price hike will include both passenger and...

Apr 22, 2025

2020 Hyundai Verna SX (O) Turbo Long Term Review: Highway Report

IntroductionAs mentioned in the last report, we took our long term Hyundai Verna Turbo out to some twisty roads and also squeezed in an intercity run in the last month. That’s of course in addition to the regular city runs we have been putting the Verna through. But before we...

Apr 22, 2025

BMW X8 spied alongside the X7 sibling

-         Could be the coupe-SUV version of the flagship-         Expected to arrive in late-2021BMW hasn’t officially announced any X model with an 8 in its name. But a mysterious test mule with dimensions as large as the flagship X7 has been doing rounds around...

Apr 22, 2025