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Lamborghini sells 738 units in September 2020

Lamborghini sells 738 units in September 2020

Car buyers are willing to switch to electric if priced similar to petrol models

Car buyers are willing to switch to electric if priced similar to petrol models

Nissan Magnite sub-four metre SUV to be globally unveiled on 21 October

Nissan Magnite sub-four metre SUV to be globally unveiled on 21 October

MG Gloster launched: Six things you need to know

MG Gloster launched: Six things you need to know

New Hyundai Elite i20 Turbo DCT spied testing ahead of launch

New Hyundai Elite i20 Turbo DCT spied testing ahead of launch

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe arrives at dealerships ahead of launch

- BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe will be offered in two trims- The model is expected to be available with two powertrain optionsAhead of its launch that is scheduled to take place later this month, the new BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe has begun arriving at local dealerships across the...

Safety and reliability are the key areas of concern for electric car buyers

- Between electric and hybrid cars, 53 per cent believe electric is better while 34 per cent would opt for hybrids- Electric cars are efficient, safer, and reliable as compared to petrol and diesel options In our previous story, we mentioned how expensive electric cars have deterred buyers from switching over...

Audi Q8 Celebration launched in India at Rs 98.98 lakh

- More affordable variant of the Q8 SUV- Powered by the existing 3.0-litre 55 TFSI engine that generates 335bhp and 500Nm of torque- Loses out on a few features as compared to the regular Q8 55 TFSI German luxury car manufacturer, Audi has geared up for the festive season with the...

Toyota Kirloskar Motor collaborates with Myles for its subscription service

- As a part of the tie-up, the subscription service has been introduced in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore - The company is also offering subscription periods of 12 months and 18 monthsToyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has tied-up with Myles Automotive Technologies to expand its car subscription service for individual customers in...

All About Cars: MG Gloster vs Toyota Fortuner, Audi Q2 India launch, best automatic hatchback under 10 lakh

In All About Cars this week, we tell you how the new MG Gloster compares with the Toyota Fortuner, and if the Gloster pricing is worth it. We also talk about the new Audi Q2 India launch on the 16th October and what it will compete against. Then there’s the...

BS6 Isuzu D-Max teased; to be launched in India on 14 October

- BS6 Isuzu D-Max could be powered by a 1.9-litre diesel engine- The model will also be offered in a new Super Strong variantIsuzu has teased the BS6-compliant versions of the D-Max and D-Max S-Cab ahead of their launch in the country on 14 October, 2020. The company had planned...

Automotive news

Volkswagen inaugurates two new touchpoints in Karnataka

Volkswagen inaugurates two new touchpoints in Karnataka"

- Located in Shivamogga and Bangalore- Caters sales and services to customersVolkswagen India has expanded its network in the country by inaugurating two new touchpoints in the state of Karnataka. The new facilities are located in the city of Shivamogga and Bangalore. With the addition of these two new outlets,...

Skoda Kushaq Lava Blue edition available in limited stocks

Skoda Kushaq Lava Blue edition available in limited stocks"

Kushaq Lava Blue edition was launched in AprilIt was available in a single powertrain optionSkoda India has delisted the Lava Blue edition of the Kushaq SUV from its official website. It was launched in India alongside the Slavia Anniversary Edition on 13 April, 2023. The special edition was available in...

Mercedes-AMG SL55 Roadster launched - Top 5 highlights

Mercedes-AMG SL55 Roadster launched - Top 5 highlights"

- Mercedes-AMG SL55 is a two-door convertible- Seventh-generation SL features a fabric topThe newly launched AMG SL55 Roadster from Mercedes-Benz is now available in India at an ex-showroom price of Rs. 2.35 crore. This is the seventh generation of the SL and will be imported into the country through the...

Kia recalls 30,297 units of Carens MPV

Kia recalls 30,297 units of Carens MPV "

- Recall pertains to a fault in the digital instrument cluster- Second recall in last one yearKia India has voluntarily recalled a total of 30,297 units of the Carens MPV. The recall pertains to the units manufactured between September 2022 and February 2023 and could be due to by a...

Mahindra XUV700 waiting period reduced

Mahindra XUV700 waiting period reduced"

- XUV700 prices in India start at Rs. 14.01 lakh- Offered in five variants and five coloursMahindra XUV700 starting price, colours, and variantsThe Mahindra XUV700 SUV is available in India with prices starting at Rs. 14.01 lakh (ex-showroom). The model is offered in five variants, namely MX, AX3, AX5, AX7,...

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N teased; to debut on 13 July

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N teased; to debut on 13 July"

- The Ioniq 5 N underwent performance testing at the Nurburgring- Will be unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of SpeedIoniq 5 N world debut next monthHyundai is testing the performance of the Ioniq 5 N at the Nurburgring circuit in Germany ahead of its official debut slated to take place...

Kia Seltos facelift mid-variant spotted; to be unveiled next week

Kia Seltos facelift mid-variant spotted; to be unveiled next week"

- Seltos facelift to be unveiled in India on 4 July- Unofficial bookings underwayNew Kia Seltos facelift booking and unveiling timelinesKia India is all set to reveal the 2023 Seltos in the country next week. Select dealers from the brand have also begun accepting unofficial bookings for the updated SUV...

India-bound 2024 Skoda Kodiaq specifications revealed

India-bound 2024 Skoda Kodiaq specifications revealed"

Second-generation of the Czech SUVWill get a plug-in hybrid powertrainSkoda will be introducing the second-generation Kodiaq this year. The Czech carmaker has officially revealed the specifications of the 2024 Kodiaq ahead of its global premiere. New-gen Kodiaq exterior highlights and dimensions:Seen on the camouflaged prototypes are familiar elements like the characteristic...

Mahindra XUV300 commands waiting period of up to 21 weeks

Mahindra XUV300 commands waiting period of up to 21 weeks"

- XUV300 is offered in four variants- Base variant has the highest waiting periodMahindra XUV300 is the automaker’s entry-level model in India with a starting price of Rs. 8.41 lakh (ex-showroom). The model is available with two powertrain options across four variants, namely, W4, W6, W8, and W8 (O). Waiting period...

Tata Frest name trademarked in India

Tata Frest name trademarked in India"

- Frest nameplate could be used for the production version of Curvv- The Curvv will be introduced in 2024Tata Motors registers new trademarkTata Motors has registered a new trademark for the nameplate ‘Frest’ in the country. While the application was submitted back in 2022, it was accepted only earlier this...

Wait, So The Nissan GT-R Has One Of The Best Resale Values?

Wait, So The Nissan GT-R Has One Of The Best Resale Values?

Every year our friends at take a fresh look at pre-owned sales data to determine what cars hold their value the best, and which ones depreciate hard. This year’s list has your predictable winners like Jeep Wranglers and Toyota Trucks, but you may be surprised to see the GT-R...

The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Is A Preposterous 760-HP Daily Drivable Monster

The 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Is A Preposterous 760-HP Daily Drivable Monster

This is it. The Big One. The most powerful, street-legal car Ford has ever built. We’ve and it from top to bottom. Now all that’s left to do is drive it. There’s power, of course. There’s noise, certainly. But there’s also handling, comfort and daily drivability. Yes, really. Gone are...

At $7,800, Is This 1976 Toyota Corona As Refreshing As Its Namesake?

At $7,800, Is This 1976 Toyota Corona As Refreshing As Its Namesake?

While most Coronas are served with a slice of lime, today’s Toyota Corona comes in lemon yellow. Let’s see how much green you might think it’s worth. On the Periodic Table, Cobalt is classified as a transition element, meaning one that bridges the span between the active metals and...

At $15,999, Could This 2014 VW Golf TDI Get You To Forgive And Forget?

At $15,999, Could This 2014 VW Golf TDI Get You To Forgive And Forget?

Dieselgate is fresh enough in people’s minds that trusting VW can be stretch. Today’s Golf is well-optioned but also rocks the TDI. Let’s see if its priced to make that stretch a little less sweat-inducing. When it comes to cerveza, old is not so bold. Left open to the...

Are Those Lifetime Warranties From Dealers Any Good?

Are Those Lifetime Warranties From Dealers Any Good?

As Jalopnik’s resident car buying expert and professional car shopper, I get emails. Lots of emails. I’ve decided to pick a few questions and try to help out. This week we are discussing lifetime warranty offers, big luxury sedans under $25k, and a complex multi-car situation. I recently purchased...

Special reports

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricksYou have decided to buy a car and have come to the conclusion that you will need a car loan to do so. But the myriad of options are confusing and you have hit a roadblock. Here are some tips and...

Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car

Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car

Types of car loansCar loans can make buying that dream car, whether it be a necessity or for leisure, way simpler. Rather than paying up a rather large amount of money up front, which could take years of savings, car loans can help you get the car you want/dream immediately...

Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade

Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade

HighlightsThe CarTrade Group, India’s largest online automotive group, has raised Rs 325 crore from investors Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital Partners. It plans to use these funds for its expansion into the auto finance space and to invest into companies in the automotive space. Commenting on the fund raise, Mr....

How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car

How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car

IntroductionWith a country obsessed with the fuel efficiency of their car, we surely are always on a lookout to extract that extra kilometre from every drop of fuel we feed our engines. But seldom do we realise, the fuel efficiency of any car is dependent on a plethora of factors....

How to drive a manual transmission car?

How to drive a manual transmission car?

IntroductionIndia has predominantly been a manual-car market, but with the influx of automatic transmissions, the 'art of driving a manual car' might be in jeopardy. Nonetheless, owning and driving a manual car is still a dream for many. However, it’s one thing to drive a car and another one to learn...

Automobile information

Are BMW 5 Series good cars?

Are BMW 5 Series good cars?

　　The BMW 5 Series stands as a well-regarded car in the automotive world, earning praise from both industry experts and owners alike. It has carved a niche for itself by blending performance, luxury, and cutting-edge technology. Lets delve into the key factors behind the BMW 5 Series acclaim: 　　Performance: The BMW 5 Series offers a spectrum of engine choices, including...

Are BMW X4 good cars?

Are BMW X4 good cars?

　　As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, the BMW X4 is generally well-regarded as a luxury compact crossover SUV. However, whether a BMW X4 is a good car for you depends on your specific preferences, needs, and priorities. Here are some factors to consider: 　　Pros: 　　Performance: The BMW X4 is known for its sporty and engaging driving dynamics....

Are BMW X6 reliable?

Are BMW X6 reliable?

　　the BMW X6 was a bit of a mixed bag, as is the case with any vehicle. It all boils down to factors like the model year, how well its been taken care of, and the driving conditions its been through. Since the BMW X6 falls into the luxury SUV category, you might find that its maintenance and repair costs...

Can a BMW i3 charge at a Tesla charging station?

Can a BMW i3 charge at a Tesla charging station?

　　BMW i3 vehicles are not designed to charge directly at Tesla Supercharger stations. Tesla Superchargers use a proprietary charging technology that is specific to Tesla vehicles. Tesla vehicles use a unique charging connector and communication protocol that is not compatible with other electric vehicles, including the BMW i3. 　　The BMW i3 typically uses the Combined Charging System CCS or Type...

Can BMW i3 run on gas only?

Can BMW i3 run on gas only?

　　The BMW i3 is primarily an electric vehicle EV designed to operate on electric power stored in its high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack. However, some versions of the BMW i3 are available with an optional range extender, often referred to as the REx model. The range extender is a small internal combustion engine that serves as a generator to produce electricity,...

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