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BMW takes the wraps off the all-new i3 electric sedan, India launch on the horizon?
BMW’s all-new i3 sedan previews the future of the 3 Series with Neue Klasse design, cutting-edge tech, and an ultra-long 900 km electric range.

Is Audi planning a new SUV to compete with Mercedes G-class? CEO shares the new update
Is Audi planning to bring in a new G-class and Land Rover Defender Competitor? CEO of Audi Gernot Dollner replies, states how the new Q9 would be a US first product setting a priority for the US markets for its Q9 SUV.

BMW M2 CS debuts in India at Rs 1.66 crore, here's what sets this model apart
The new BMW M2 CS is the performance-oriented version of the conventional M2. Powered by a 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder petrol unit with M Twin Power Turbo tech- Here's all you need to know about it

Tata Sierra achieves top 5-Star score in BNCAP safety evaluation
BNCAP puts Sierra against the barrier, the SUV performed exceptionally well and scored a 5 star safety rating, here's how the Sierra scored in the adult and child occupant safety tests.

Nissan’s Carlos Ghosn whistleblower Hari Nada hangs his cape, retires 7 years after 2018 incident
Hari Nada, Nissan's top official who was a key figure who was the whistle blower bringing down Carlos Ghosn has decided to hang his cape , 7 years after the incident. Here's all you need to know about Carlos run with the law enforcement while leading the Japanese brand.

Elon Musk reveals next gen Tesla roadster will debut in April this year: Everything you need to know
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, has revealed the launch timeline of the next gen Tesla Roadster in a recent post on X. While replying to a user on X the Business Magnate revealed how the brand might launch the all new iteration of the roadster soon. Before this Elon had made a bunch of wild claims over on X about how the next gen Tesla roadster might be able to levitate or reach the speeds of 60mph within a second.

Renault launches new Duster at Rs 10.29 lakh; SUV makes a comeback
After being discontinued in 2022, Renault Duster makes a return. While the official prices of the vehicle have been revealed recently, pre -bookings for prospective buyers were opened earlier with a token amount of Rs 21,000.

Nvidia ties up with Nissan, BYD in race to manufacture autonomous vehicles
Nvidia has recently stuck a deal with a few auto makers, including BYD, Geely, Isuzu and Nissan. The deal amalgamates all the necessary ancillaries such as chips, computers and software necessary for the development of level 4 autonomous vehicles.

Volkswagen layoffs: German auto giant targets 50,000 job cuts amid rising EV competition
Volkswagen plans 50,000 job cuts in Germany as profits drop to their lowest level in nearly a decade, with rising costs, tariffs and growing competition from Chinese EV makers weighing on the automaker.

Tesla cuts price of Cybertruck model Cyberbeast in US
With the recent price cut, Tesla looks to be discontinuing its "Luxe Package" for the model that included Supervised Full Self-Driving and free access to its Supercharger network.

Fiat Abarth 595 Competizione launched in India at Rs 29.85 lakh
Targeted at the enthusiast, the Abarth 595 Competizione is in essence, a souped up Fiat Cinquecento (Italian for 500)

2016 Ford Mustang GT launched in India at Rs 65 lakh
Comes with a 5.0-litre V8 that makes 401PS of power and 515Nm of torque

Harley-Davidson offering the chance to tour Route 66
One lucky rider will get the chance to go on an all-expenses paid trip on Route 66

NGT bans 10-year old diesel cars in New Delhi
The Delhi RTO has been given a directive to cancel registrations of these old diesel cars

Tata Hexa to be launched with an AMT
The Hexa will get Tata’s 2.2-litre engine that makes 156PS and 400Nm of torque

Spec comparo: BMW G 310 GS vs Kawasaki Versys-X 300 vs Suzuki V-Strom 250
A detailed look at the new entry-level adventure motorcycles

Image gallery: Aprilia SR 150 first ride review
A closer look at the sporty new Aprilia SR 150 scooter

Proposal to make 6 airbags mandatory in cars deferred by a year to October 1, 2023: Nitin Gadkari
The government has deferred the implementation of the proposal to make six airbags mandatory in passenger cars by one year to October 1, 2023, road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said

Uttar Pradesh: 1 killed, 2 injured in Bareilly as electric bus explodes during charging
There was an explosion of the AC compressor of the bus. As a result, Vijay Kumar, the mechanic present there, died a painful death. Two other people were injured

Ola’s first electric car likely to be priced between Rs 40 to 50 lakh
Ola’s first electric car, which is supposed to debut in 2024, will be a premium offering. Bhavish Aggarwal, Ola’s CEO has also revealed that Ola will have cars at the entry price market as well.

Bentley Mulliner Batur unveiled: Most powerful and the last ICE Bentley limited to 18 units
The Mulliner Batur may very well be the last Bentley to have an ICE. It also lays down the design philosophy that Bentley will adopt for its upcoming EVs, which are set to be launched by 2025.

Bugatti unveils the Mistral hypercar as it bids goodbye to its legendary 8.0 litre W16 engine
The Mistral, which basically is a roadster based on the mighty Bugatti Chiron, costs £4.2 million and produces 1600bhp. Only 99 of the Mistral will be made, all of which have already been sold.

Maruti Suzuki Might Launch Alto K10 CNG Variant Soon
Maruti Suzuki launched the new Alto K10 on 18 August at a starting price of Rs 3.99 lakh

Kia launches India’s fastest charging station in Kochi, plans to set up 15 stations across nation
Building up an ecosystem of charging stations in India, Kia has pledged to install 15 150kWh chargers in 12 cities across the country, excluding the recent charging station in Gurugram in July

Bugatti teases new ‘Last Of Its Kind’ supercar ahead of launch at Monterey Car Week
Bugatti, the French supercar maker teased that they will be launching a new supercar. Many believe that the new supercar will be the last of its kind, the last supercar to come with a W16 engine.

Honda Activa 6G premium edition launched at Rs 75,400
Featuring some attractive changes, the Honda Activa Premium is placed above the Activa DLX model, which is Rs 1,000 cheaper than the newly launched edition

Mahindra all-electric XUV400 expected to launch on 8 September; all details here
Entering the EV space as a new rival in town, the Mahindra all-electric XUV400 is expected to launch on September 8, 2022, as per reports

All-new 2022 Alto K10 launched in India for Rs 3.99 lakh (ex-showroom)
The 2022 Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is based on Maruti's modular Heartect platform and is a significant upgrade in design, interiors, creature comforts and powertrain options over the last generation.

COVID-19: DGCA asks airlines to strictly enforce protocol amid rise in cases
Directorate General of Civil Aviation said it will be conducting "random checks" in aircraft across the country to see if the COVID-19 protocol is being enforced or not

Ola’s claim of their EVs having a range of 500 kilometre range is too good to be true: Analysts
Ola’s declaration that their upcoming EV cars will have a 500 km range seems to be a little over-ambitious, say a number of analysts working closely with global EV manufacturers. They also say that most EV manufacturers need years of experience, which can’t be achieved in one or two years.