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GaadiWaadi - Mercedes-Benz AG and Aston Martin have come on terms with a mutually beneficial agreement as technologies, vehicle components and powertrains will be shared Mercedes-Benz AG and Aston Martin Lagonda have revealed in a statement about a new strategic agreement as part of enhancing their partnership. The German conglomerate has grant access to a range of advanced Mercedes-Benz technologies and they include next generation hybrid and electric powertrains along with vehicle components and systems. The partnership carries mutual benefits as access to the technologies comes in exchange for shares in the performance carmaker, Aston Martin. It is issued in many stages over the next 36 months, valued up to GBP 286 million (Rs. 2,757 crore approximately). Mercedes-Benz AG’s shareholding stands at 2.6 per cent of Aston Martin’s common equity at present. The new shares will take Mercedes-Benz AG’s holding up to a maximum of no more than 20 per cent and the company has insisted t

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GaadiWaadi - The second-generation Mahindra Thar has an IP54 water and dust resistant interior, which is a boon for off-road enthusiasts The new Mahindra Thar was launched in India on 2 nd October 2020, and the vehicle has managed to garner over 15,000 bookings in under a month. The primary reason for its massive popularity is its brilliant off-road abilities. Just like the old Thar, the new model is an extremely capable SUV, which can traverse through the wilderness with ease. Not only that, but it offers a lot of comfort and convenience as well. With off-road vehicles, cleanliness is one of the biggest concerns. Although a day of dune bashing or water wading is sure to bring a smile on your face, the aftermath of dirt, dust, grime, etc., is sure to leave you in splits. Thankfully, Mahindra & Mahindra has an innovative solution for the same, which makes cleaning the car a much simpler task. The interior of the 2020 Mahindra Thar is IP54 water and dust resistant, including e

GaadiWaadi - Royal Enfield Meteor 350 will go on sale on November 6 and is the first model based on the J platform Royal Enfield has been working on launching a number of new products in the Indian market including the Meteor 350, next generation Classic 350, a cruiser based on the 650 platform, etc. The Meteor 350 is the first one to arrive amongst the new crop of Royal Enfield motorcycles. It has been officially scheduled for unveil on November 6 digitally. The homegrown retro motorcycle manufacturer has already begun teaser campaign for the Meteor 350. It will sit in place of the Thunderbird and Thunderbird X in the domestic portfolio and is expected to have a starting price of around Rs. 1.70 lakh and it may go up to Rs. 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom). The Meteor 350 has been in the limelight for many months courtesy of leaked images and mechanical details. It is certainly one of the highly anticipated launches of the year and it has been spotted undisguised. The Meteor 350 will be

GaadiWaadi - The Nissan Magnite is expected to have a starting price of just Rs. 5.5 lakh, and will be available with two engine and two gearbox options Nissan Magnite was unveiled earlier this month in India, and just weeks later, the vehicle has already started reaching dealerships across India. The Magnite crossover is expected to launch by the middle of November. In the Indian market, it will compete against the Kia Sonet, Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Ford EcoSport, and Mahindra XUV300. Nissan India is banking on the Magnite for success in our market. The company had previously failed to capture any significant market share with its existing range, which includes Datsun vehicles as well. The company is hoping that the popularity of the sub-4-metre SUV segment will help push the Magnite’s sales. To ensure the car catches the fancy of potential buyers, the little Nissan crossover also gets a lot of impressive features and equipment. Nissan Magnite is the first made

In the next couple of years, the Indian automobile industry will witness several new SUV launches across different price ranges. Here, we have listed the upcoming new SUVs from India’s top 4 carmakers including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata and Mahindra that are scheduled to come in the next 2 years. Upcoming Maruti Suzuki SUVs New-Gen Vitara Brezza – H1, 2022 New compact crossover – H2, 2022 New Mid-size SUV – 2023 5-door Maruti Jimny – 2023 The Indo-Japanese carmaker is reported to launch 4 new SUVs by 2023 . Each one of them will have a price gap of Rs 45,000 – Rs 50,000. The lineup is likely to include the new-generation Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza. The subcompact SUV might underpin Toyota’s DNGA platform and come with the more powerful and efficient mild hybrid engine. The company is also working a mid-size SUV to challenge the dominance of the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. Reports suggest that Maruti Suzuki will bring in the 5-door version of the Jimny SUV and an all-new cr

GaadiWaadi - Mahindra e-KUV100 comes with a claimed range of 147 km on a single charge and it can replenish back to 80 per cent charge in just 55 minutes Mahindra & Mahindra hosted the global premiere of the electrified KUV100 based on the regular KUV NXT at the 2020 Auto Expo in February and its starting prices were also revealed to be Rs. 8.25 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). However, the e-KUV100, which accompanied the zero-emission XUV300 at the show floor earlier this year, did not enter showrooms. Perhaps, the automotive industry slowdown due to the health crisis and the disruption in supply chain for many months could have played a significant role in its delay. The homegrown UV specialist will be rolling out the first batch of the e-KUV100 small SUV in the coming months according to a report emerged on the internet and it could give the brand a definitive edge in the affordable space. Mahindra’s Managing Director and CEO Pawan Goenka spoke about the e-KUV100 during the

British motorcycle manufacturer, Triumph has introduced its entry-level, sport naked motorcycle – the Trident 660. The new entry-level Triumph Trident 660 will be launched in India as a CKD unit in 2021. Expected to be priced around Rs 7 lakh, the upcoming Trident 660 will directly rival the Kawasaki Z650 in India. The Triumph Trident 660 is powered by a 660cc liquid-cooled, inline 3-cylinder engine that is capable of producing 80bhp of power at 10,250rpm and a peak torque of 64Nm at 6,250rpm. The company claims that it is a completely new engine, featuring 67 new components. This engine is paired to a 6-speed gearbox. Triumph claims that the 660cc motorcycle has an impressive service interval of 16,000km. For suspension mechanism, the bike gets a Showa upside down separate function fork at the front and preload-adjustable monoshock at the back. The motorcycle comes equipped with a Nissin two-piston front calliper with twin 310mm discs and a single-piston calliper with 255mm disc at

While Nissan unveiled the new Magnite earlier this month, the company is yet to announce the launch date of the Kia Sonet rival. Speculations suggest that the Nissan Magnite will be introduced in the Indian market post-Diwali, however, the fact that the production of the compact SUV has already commenced makes us believe that Nissan could bring the Magnite sooner than expected. The Nissan Magnite has started to roll out of the company’s manufacturing facility located in Chennai. The Nissan Magnite has started to roll out of the company’s manufacturing facility located in Chennai. As a result, we are expecting Nissan to announce the launch date of its latest compact SUV soon. The all-new Nissan Magnite was successful in grabbing a lot of attention at its unveiling thanks to its dynamic and sporty design. It features a large front grille with chrome embellishments, sleek and aggressive-looking LED headlamps, LED DRLs, and sculpted hood. Nissan has also done an impressive job when

GaadiWaadi - A host of big car launches have taken place this year, ranging across different segments and body formats, and we have compiled a list of the top 10 2020 has certainly been a year of big launches, starting off with a range of new cars being introduced in January, followed by the 2020 Auto Expo – which became the stage for manufacturers to launch their new products as well as reveal plans of future products. While the next few months didn’t go as planned, manufacturers had full faith in their products and most of them went ahead with planned launches. The Indian car market scene has seen a drastic change this year, and segments that were scarce a while ago, are now packed with competitors from various manufacturers. We have put together a list of the top 10 car launches that have taken place in 2020 so far, take a read to know more about these cars – 1. Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brazza Facelift The BS4 Vitara Brezza was a diesel-only offering, but since Maruti Suzuki had

GaadiWaadi - 2021 Mahindra XUV500 will be launched in the early parts of next year with a revised exterior design and a brand new cabin Mahindra & Mahindra made a huge statement with the second generation Thar as all the excitement has been justified with a lifestyle off-roader that caters to different set of audiences, and its bookings have gone past the 15,000 mark in a short span of time. The homegrown UV specialist will be looking to carry the momentum through a host of new product launches next year. The brand will be introducing the next generation XUV500 in the early stages of 2021 while the all-new Scorpio will likely arrive by the middle of next year. The facelifted TUV300, as well as the electric version of the XUV300, is also in the works. The test prototypes of the 2021 Mahindra XUV500 have often been caught on camera in recent months revealing the design and interior details and the video here further reiterates the changes. The XUV500 made its market debut nearl

The Hyundai i20 has been one of the best-selling premium hatchbcks in the Indian market, thanks to its stylish look and feature-loaded cabin. With the new-gen model, the Korean brand wants to make it more successful than ever. The hatchback will face stiff competition from the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Honda Jazz and the Tata Altroz. In this article, we compare the new i20 and Altro prices, specifications, features and other details. Check out 2020 Hyundai i20 Vs Tata Altroz Comparison- 2020 Hyundai i20 Vs Tata Altroz Price New i20 (Expected) Rs 6 lakh to Rs 11 lakh Tata Altroz Rs 5.44 lakh to Rs 9.09 lakh – The new-gen Hyundai i20 offers segment-leading features, multiple engine-gearbox options as well as top-notch quality/fit & finish. With all these attributes, the new model is expected to be priced significantly higher than the previous model. It is likely to be priced around Rs 6 lakh for the entry-level variant and Rs 11 lakh for the top-end model. –

GaadiWaadi - The Hyundai Creta is currently the best-selling SUV in the Indian market, and the Korean carmaker is also planning to launch a seven-seat version of the SUV next year Hyundai launched the second-gen Creta in the Indian market about a few months back, and the updated SUV was quick to climb to the top of monthly sales charts, becoming the best-selling SUV in the country. We believe that the new-gen Creta’s bold styling is one of the biggest reasons for its popularity. However, some buyers want more from their cars, and sometimes a few subtle touches can genuinely enhance a car’s appeal. For the 2020 Hyundai Creta owners that aren’t fully satisfied with their car’s sportiness, here is a tastefully customised new-gen version of the SUV that looks ravishing. This Phantom Black Hyundai Creta features some subtle yet noteworthy changes including gloss black treatment on the front radiator grille, alloy wheels as well as the roof rails. The “Lightning Arch” C pillar that oth