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Also, the S-Presso’s interior feels airy and that’s not something you can say about the cabins of most budget cars.

Wake up and ride the S-Presso

At the rear, the tail-lamps are C-shaped and the faux aluminium skid plates for the front and rear make its SUV styling complete.

23 Oct 2019 1:53 AM

Maruti sees green shoots

The maker of popular Vitara Brezza and Swift said wholesales in September 2019 were higher by 18.9 per cent compared to August 2019.

16 Oct 2019 12:56 AM

If you value being different, the Kicks is worth a look. It’s good looking, fresh and premium inside.

Worth the Kicks

This new quirkily-named compact SUV is more than just its name.

16 Oct 2019 12:24 AM

With rising demand for its new entry level car called Toyota Glanza launched in June, Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Monday introduced a new variant Glanza G MT at an introductory price of Rs 6.98 lakh at Delhi showroom.

Toyota drives in Glanza G MT at Rs 6.98 lakh

The new Toyota Glanza G MT competes with the likes of Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai i20 and Honda Jazz in the Indian market.

15 Oct 2019 1:34 AM

Like other MV Agusta motorcycles, the Dragster series will be brought to India via the completely built up or CBU route.

MV Agusta’s new Dragster bikes start at Rs 18.73 lakh

The exotic Dragster 800 RR and 800 RR America variants are priced at Rs 18.73 lakh, while the 800 RR Pirelli trim is tagged at Rs 21.5 lakh.

10 Oct 2019 1:30 AM

BMW, Indian second biggest German luxury car maker, on Monday introduced the BMW M5 Competition sedan priced at Rs 1.55 crore to boost sales and to take on the likes of Audi RS7 and Mercedes E63 S AMG in world’s fourth largest auto market.

BMW M5 Competition launched at Rs 1.55 crore

M-specific twin exhaust and M5 Competition badging are also part of the package.

08 Oct 2019 1:35 AM

Lexus, the luxury arm of Japanese car giant Toyota, has introduced the 7-seater version of the RX, the RX 450hL SUV at Rs 99 lakh at Delhi showroom to boost sales during the festival season. It is priced a whopping Rs 30 lakh less than the standard five-seat RX 450h.

Lexus RX 450hL launched at Rs 99 lakh

Interestingly, the RX 450hL will be replacing the standard model going forward, meaning there will no longer be a five-seat RX available.

08 Oct 2019 12:54 AM

The Tata Motors-owned British marquee, Jaguar Land Rover, has brought in the updated Jaguar XF sedan to take on the established German trio of BMW 5-Series, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and Audi A6.

First Drive: Jaguar XF

The second-generation Jaguar XF is an absolute driver’s delight, and for good reason.

08 Oct 2019 12:50 AM

Auto stocks are buzzing and are on a path of recovery after the huge price fall, as brokerages and analysts see a pick-up in automobile sales in the second half of the financial year on the back festive season demand and good monsoon rains.

Better days seen for auto in H2

September sales showed a reversal of trend with month-on-month (MoM) sales picking up over August.

04 Oct 2019 1:59 AM

The EV will target a range of about 300 km to address range anxiety,

Tata to drive in Nexon EV in March; to be priced between Rs 15-17 lakh

The vehicle will be powered by the company's recently introduced Ziptron Technology.

03 Oct 2019 1:07 PM

Mercedes-Benz said it will introduce connected car technology into its range of cars and SUVs from November 15, 2019.

Car makers woo buyers with internet connectivity

Also, customers want to stay connected with their loved ones while on the move and share location from anywhere.

03 Oct 2019 1:27 AM

Mahindra to take control of Ford biz

The JV is expected to be operational by mid-2020, subject to regulatory approvals.

02 Oct 2019 1:53 AM

Car manufacturers in India, Asia’s third biggest car market, continued to bleed with sales in September going southward in higher double digit despite government sops last month.

Automakers bleed despite government sops

Hyundai’s sales also dropped by 14.8 per cent at 40,705 units, down from 47,781 units it sold in the year ago period.

02 Oct 2019 1:51 AM

Stability at speed is really impressive, but even more so in wet conditions thanks to the electronics.

The bike is right

The Triumph Tiger 800 XCx is virtually glitch-free, a joy to ride in the city and elsewhere, and our pick of the month in the ADV segment.

02 Oct 2019 12:15 AM

Maruti Suzuki, India’s biggest car maker, on Monday launched its much-awaited new small hatchback, or Mini SUV S-Presso, as the company dubbed it, with the starting price of Rs 3.69 lakh to boost sales in Asia’s third biggest car market during the festive season and beyond.

Maruti S-Presso starts at Rs 3.69 lakh

The hatchback will be retailed countrywide through the ARENA retail network.

01 Oct 2019 2:08 AM

Baleno RS now starts at a price of Rs 7,88,913 (ex-showroom Delhi).

Maruti Suzuki cuts Baleno RS price by Rs 1 lakh

MSI had positioned the Baleno RS as a 'high-performance' hatchback powered by a 1.0 litre boosterjet petrol engine.

27 Sep 2019 5:06 PM

The XC40 SUV, with the starting price at Rs 39.9 lakh, is currently on sale in India.

Volvo to unveil first EV XC40 SUV in October

The company, famed for its safety, said that it aims to maintain its established reputation for safety with the new model.

27 Sep 2019 1:28 AM

The Maruti Suzuki cars that will see a reduction in prices include Alto 800, Alto K10, Swift Diesel, Celerio, Baleno Diesel, Ignis, Dzire Diesel, Tour S Diesel, Vitara Brezza and S-Cross.

Maruti cuts prices to boost sales during festival season

The carmaker said the move was aimed at reviving demand by sharing “the benefits of corporate tax reduction with its customers”.

26 Sep 2019 2:03 AM

Maruti S-Presso will be its first small SUV-styled hatchback like the Renault Kwid to revolutionize the growing entry level car market in Asia’s third biggest economy.

Maruti bets big on new S-Presso

ABS, driver-side airbag, rear parking sensors, seat-belt reminders, a digital speedometer and a speed alert system will be standard across the range.

25 Sep 2019 1:40 AM

Automotive industry, which accounts for about half of nations manufacturing GDP and has nosedived recently, thanks to an acute demand dearth and overall economic slow-down, is likely to be one of the key beneficiaries of the recent corporate tax revision, experts feel.

Auto industry to gain most from tax cut

However, the industry itself and sector analysts are optimistic that the worst is over.

24 Sep 2019 1:55 AM