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Mahindra & Mahindra has successfully trademarked the names – ‘Javelin’ and ‘Javelin by Mahindra’. The new nameplate (Mahindra Javelin) is likely to be used for an upcoming new SUV or a special edition of the Mahindra XUV700, as things stand this is purely speculations. Just so you know, the carmaker recently announced a specially designed XUV700 edition for the Neeraj Chopra in honour of him winning the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. More details are expected to be revealed in near future. Talking about Mahindra’s future plan, the company has lined-up several new models for the Indian market. The automaker recently revealed the prices and details of the new Mahindra XUV700 SUV that will go on sale in coming weeks. The Mahindra Marazzo AMT version is also reported to arrive towards the end of this year. The new-generation Mahindra Scorpio will be the first and major launch from the home-grown carmaker in 2022. The 2022 Mahindra Scorpio will take a big leap in terms of design

Considering the auspicious festive period ahead, Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL) has partnered with IndusInd Bank and has come up with lucrative finance schemes for customers who are looking to purchase a brand-new Honda Amaze or Honda City. The partnership will facilitate customers to avail custom-built financing solutions, on the purchase of Honda Amaze or Honda City ; such as Low EMI, Flexi term, up to 100% ex-showroom funding and customised schemes for specific customer groups like farmers etc. Also Read: Honda Amaze Facelift - What's New? - Exterior, Interior, Engine, Price HCIL has tied up with multiple financiers including PSU Banks, Retail Financiers and NBFCs, with a keen focus on semi-urban and rural regions, to offer competitive interest rates and flexible repayment options to enhance customer convenience during their car purchase. Special schemes have also been offered to make the festive season even more attractive and rewarding. These schemes will offer easy-to-b

GaadiWaadi - Following Neeraj Chopra’s Gold Medal win at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Mahindra & Mahindra filed trademark for the name ‘Javelin’ in India Mahindra & Mahindra is all set to launch the new XUV700 in the Indian market in the coming days. It will have a starting price of Rs. 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom), and will be available in 5- and 7-seat configurations. Ahead of the new SUV’s launch, we’ve come across an interesting development; the homegrown UV maker has trademarked the name ‘Javelin’ in India. The manufacturer has filed two trademarks, ‘Mahindra Javelin’ and ‘Javelin by Mahindra’. Now, hearing the word Javelin instantly brings to mind Olympian Neeraj Chopra, who won the gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on 7th August 2021. The trademark application for both the names was filed on 9th August! M&M had previously announced that it will gift an XUV700 to the athlete in appreciation of his performance. This leads us to believe that this trademark filing could

Only 4 months left and 2021 will say goodbye to us. Several new car launches have been planned for the coming months. In fact, the early two months of 2022 will also be action-packed as there will be some important product launches from major auto players. Here’s a brief on the top 5 new SUVs, which are scheduled to hit showrooms in the next 6 months (September 2021 – February 2022). Tata Punch Tata Punch will mark the carmaker’s entry into the micro SUV segment. Based on the Tata HBX concept, the upcoming mini SUV will arrive in the month of September. The final model stays close to the concept that broke cover at the 2020 Auto Expo. The Punch carries Tata’s Impact 2.0 Design language and underpins the Altroz’ Alfa platform. Some of its design elements seem to be borrowed from the Harrier. Its interior is likely to share resemblance to the Altroz premium hatchback. The upcoming Tata Punch mini SUV is reported to be offered with the 1.2L, naturally aspirated and 1.2L turbocharged p

Tata Motors has officially announced to introduce 10 new electric vehicles in the Indian market by 2025. The company is currently selling the Nexon EV, X-Pres T and the new Tigor EV . Earlier, Tata Motors said that most of its existing cars will have electric derivative in the future. The next Tata car to be launched in our market is the much-awaited Tata Punch sub-4 meter SUV. It is basically the production version of the HBX micro SUV, which was previewed at the 2020 Auto Expo. Not just Punch EV, Tata will soon launch the new Altroz EV in the Indian market. The company had showcased the Tata Altroz Electric at the 2020 Auto Expo. These two electric cars are expected to be launched in 2022. The new electric cars will be equipped with Tata’s Ziptron technology, which we have already seen on the Nexon EV and the newly launched Tigor EV. It is expected that the Tata Punch based EV could be the most affordable electric vehicle. The new model could be priced under Rs 10 lakh. The new T

Owning a car is a dream come true for most. You wish to keep it safe and enjoy a smooth, happy ride with it for a long time. But one cannot avoid unfortunate accidents that come unannounced. A car insurance policy acts as a strong shield that extends financial support for such times. During tough times, you don’t expect your insurance claims to get rejected but may, in fact, face the rejection for reasons unknown to you. Following are the few ways to avoid rejection of claims- ● Don’t drink and drive Driving under the influence of alcohol is a legal offense. If you are caught for drunk driving and have caused an accident, you will not be eligible to apply for claims because of your careless, illegal act. So avoid doing the same to not face claim rejection and more importantly to be a safe, responsible driver. ● Don’t violate the policy conditions Suppose you violate the insurance policy conditions, such as claiming outside the defined geographical boundaries as per the cover or us

GaadiWaadi - Car accidents can be brutal, and if one isn’t careful, then even a premium SUV with a 5-star safety rating can crumble from the impact of a crash The thrill of driving at high speeds is addictive, but one slip up and the consequences can be devastating on public roads. In the past few decades, a lot of progress has been made in terms of vehicle safety. That said, even the safest of cars can suffer massive damage if the circumstances are, well, wrong! Here, we have pictures of one such crash, involving an Audi Q7. In these photographs, it can be seen that the SUV has been split into two halves. The floor and roof have given way, and the left-side rear passenger door is missing. The rear half of the Q7 is quite a distance apart from the front, and one of the passenger seats has been flung into the distance. The car has also suffered damage to the suspension system, as we see wheels bent inwards. The airbags have all been deployed, including the curtain airbags. However,

GaadiWaadi - Royal Enfield is all set to launch the 2021 Classic tomorrow with some significant mechanical changes Royal Enfield Classic is one of the most celebrated products of the Indian bike maker. It has been in the market for a long time now, but without any significant updates so far. The brand is now readying the modernised iteration of the Classic 350, and it will officially go on sale from tomorrow. The live stream of the launch event will be broadcasted on the internet from noon. In the refreshed form, the Royal Enfield Classic 350 will feature a slew of changes. While it will continue to don the same retro appeal with a circular headlamp and a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, it will sit on a new chassis. This time around, the Classic 350 will use the J-structure of the Royal Enfield, which was first seen on the Meteor 350. The new chassis is apparently more dynamic, stable, and stronger than the outgoing one. The motorcycle will get telescopic forks at the front and twin sh

Tata Motors continues to expand its product line-up for the Indian market. The latest addition to the carmaker’s catalogue is the new Tata Tigor EV that has a claimed range of up to 306 km and boasts its 4-star GNCAP safety rating. The new Tata Tigor EV is the brand’s second electric car for the personal segment. It is also the second Tata car (after Tata Nexon EV ) to feature the state-of-the-art high voltage electric architecture – Ziptron. The new electric sedan delivers a peak power output of 55 kW and a peak torque of 170 Nm. It is capable of doing the 0 to 60 kmph sprint in 5.7 seconds. It comes with a 26 kWh lithium-ion battery pack which is efficiently packaged, providing the highest onboard energy in the segment. Also Read: Tata Nexon EV Delivered to Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai Tata Motors has been working on improving the safety standards of its products and the new Tigor EV is no exception. The electric sedan has achieved an impressive 4-star rating in the G

TVS Motor Company recently introduced the updated Apache RR 310 at Rs 2.59 lakh, thus making it nearly Rs 5,000 more expensive than the old model. The supersport bike comes with a few new goodies and two optional kits – Dynamic and Race. The company also offers Race Replica Livery and Red Alloy Wheel options at an additional cost of Rs 4,500 and Rs 1,500 respectively. Here’re key details of the new 2021 TVS Apache RR 310 Dynamic kit and Race kit. 2021 TVS Apache RR 310 Dynamic Kit The Dynamic kit offers a fully adjustable USD (upside-down) fork suspension unit that includes 20-steps of compression, 15mm of preload adjustability and rebound damping. At the rear axle, it gets monoshock suspension featuring 20-steps of rebound damping and a 10-step preload adjustability. This suspension setup has been fine-tuned to solve touring, track and daily commuting purposes. The kit also includes a brass-coated chain, which is rust resistant. It costs an additional Rs 12,000. 2021 TVS Apache R

The newly-launched 2021 Tata Tigor EV has achieved four star safety rating in the latest Global NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) crash test.  It’s the first ever electric vehicle to be tested by global safety watchdog under their ‘Safer Cars For India’ initiative. The new Tigor EV has received 4 stars for both adult and child occupant protection with scores of 12 points out of 17 and 37.24 points out of 49.00 respectively. Just so you know, the ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) Tata Tigor was subjected to the Global NCAP last year and scored 34.15 points for child occupant protection and 12.52 points out of 14 for adult occupant protection. One must note that the safety body tested the entry-level variant of the new Tata Tigor EV 2021 that comes with the standard dual front airbags and seat belt reminder for driver and co-passenger. Alejandro Furas, Secretary General of Global NCAP said that Tata’s fleet range has shown consistent safety improvements and the Tigor EV demonstrates t

While the new Royal Enfield Classic 350 is yet to be launched, it is being anticipated that the waiting period for the highly awaited motorcycle is likely to touch a minimum of 4 months. The Classic 350 has always been a popular Royal Enfield motorcycle. It is also RE’s one of the best and highest selling products. Hence, it would not be surprising if the updated model witnesses the same, if not more, demand in the Indian market. Also Read: New Royal Enfield Classic 350 Tripper Nav Will Not be a Standard Fitment Some reports have mentioned that the unofficial bookings of the new Royal Enfield Classic 350 are already underway. This means that interested buyers must have already signed up to get the next-gen Classic 350 at the earliest. Considering the immense fan following of the motorcycle, dealerships would have received a plethora of reservations. And when Royal Enfield will open the official bookings, the list will increase adding to the total waiting period. We have already

GaadiWaadi - Tata’s newest electric vehicle, the Tigor EV, has managed to score an impressive 4-star safety rating in Global NCAP crash tests Tata Motors has launched the Tigor EV in the Indian market today, at a starting price of Rs. 11.99 lakh. However, just before the launch event, the vehicle had made headlines for another reason. The electric sedan has been crash-tested by Global NCAP, and it has been awarded an impressive 4-star safety rating by the authority. The Tigor EV is the first electric car by Tata to have been crash-tested by Global NCAP. What’s even more impressive is that the electric Tigor has been awarded a 4-star safety rating for both adult and child occupant safety, scoring 12.0 out of 17 points in the former and 37.24 out of 49 points in the latter. This is safer than even the petrol-powered Tigor! The regular Tigor was award a 4-star safety rating for adult occupant safety, with 12.52 out of 17 points, which is higher than the electric version. However, in

GaadiWaadi - How different are the Honda’s 200cc offerings – CB200X and Hornet 2.0? Here’s a comparison that tells you all Component sharing is a common exercise in the automotive industry. Motorcycle brands have been using parts of one bike on another. However, Honda has now launched the CB200X, which shares a lot with the brand’s other offering – Hornet 2.0. The latter is a naked streetfighter, while the former dons an ADV stance. Well, it isn’t the only difference between the two. There are more to talk of. Yes! The brand has used the same engine and the frame as the Hornet 2.0 on the CB200X, but both motorcycles manage to have enough distinctions to stand out in the crowd. To find out the differences, take a read of this piece. Design Starting with the Hornet 2.0, the naked motorcycle stays true to the legacy of street fighters. It dons a sharp design with a mass-forward appeal. The tank features big shrouds. They do lend it with some road presence. Furthermore, the gold-fini

Tata Motors has officially launched the new 2021 Tata Tigor electric at a starting price of Rs 11.99 lakh. The new electric is now available for private buyers, while the X-Pres is offered for commercial buyers. Tata Motors has already started dispatching the new Tigor EV sedan to dealerships for customer previews and test rides. The 2021 Tata Tigor Electric comes with cosmetic design and interior changes along with Nexon EV’s Ziptron powertrain. The Tigor EV is offered in 3 variants – XM, XM and XZ+ – priced at Rs 11.99 lakh, Rs 12.49 lakh and Rs 12.99 lakh respectively. The new Tata Tigor Electric is offered in two colour options – Teal Blue colour and Daytona Grey. The new sedan comes fitted with the Ziptron powered electric vehicles, which is currently offered on the Nexon EV. The new powertrain is claimed to have significantly improve the overall performance of the sedan compared to the X-Pres T, which offers a claimed range of 213km. New Tata Tigor Electric Specs, Range, Top S

The much-awaited new-gen Royal Enfield Classic 350 will finally go on sale in the Indian market tomorrow. The motorcycle will retain the original retro-modern classic design; however, it will get modern features, new platform and engine specifications. Except for the pricing, most of the details including design details and engine specs of the new Classic 350 have already been leaked on the web. The new generation Royal Enfield Classic 350 is based on the brand’s new J platform, which first debuted in the Meteor 350.  Based on the twin cradle chassis, the motorcycle will offer better ride quality and less vibrations. Not just platform, the new Classic will also share the engine-gearbox combination and features with the Meteor 350 cruiser. The new RE Classic 350 will be powered by a new 349cc single-cylinder fuel injected air-and oil-cooled engine that powers the Meteor. Royal Enfield will add counter-balancer shaft, which will reduce the vibrations. The powertrain is capable of prod

TVS Motor Company has introduced the updated model of the TVS Apache RR 310 in the Indian market. The fully-faired motorcycle is now available with optional adjustable suspension and race kit. To enhance the track capabilities of the Apache RR 310, TVS Motor Company is now offering optional adjustable suspension as a part of the new Dynamic Kit. With this kit, customers will get KYB USD front forks that will be adjustable for preload as well as compression and rebound whereas the rear monoshock will have preload and rebound adjustability. The Dynamic Kit also includes a final-drive chain with an anti-rust brass coating. Also Read: New KTM RC 390 to Have Adjustable Suspension, Likely of KTM 390 Adventure Apart from the Dynamic Kit, TVS Motor Company is also providing an optional Race Kit which includes several components that will make the TVS Apache RR 310 more track-oriented. For instance, the clip-ons offered with this kit are designed to provide a more aggressive and dedicated

GaadiWaadi - Tata Punch is slated to launch in India in the coming months, and we expect the manufacturer to debut its electric version in the future Tata Motors has officially unveiled the Punch micro-SUV in India. This upcoming vehicle is expected to launch in our market around the Diwali festive season, likely with two engine options – a 1.2L NA petrol unit (86 PS/113 Nm) and a 1.2L turbo-petrol unit (110 PS/140 Nm). We expect the manufacturer to add a full-electric powertrain option as well in the future. Earlier this year, Tata Motors had announced that it is planning to have ten new battery EVs in its lineup by 2025. The manufacturer will roll out the Tigor EV in the passenger car market on August 31. The Altroz EV is also in the pipeline, which is expected to arrive a few months later. Following that, we expect an electric version of the Punch to debut as well. Tata’s EV plans for the future are extremely aggressive, and thus, an electric version of the Punch is likely alre

GaadiWaadi - This Mahindra Thar is tuned to be the perfect overlanding rig with nearly everything on board Mahindra Thar is one of the most potent offroaders that are on sale in the country today. It is a favourite among enthusiasts who love to trot untouched terrains. Also, the Thar enjoys a strong cult around those participating in overlanding culture. We recently came across a modified example, which belongs to Rob Bosgraaf and looks all set to take on places less explored. Talking of the modifications, there’s a lot of talk. Starting with the most important one, the tent. The tuner has fixed a rooftop tent on this Thar, which has been imported from the Netherlands and comes from the collection of Jimba. Moreover, it is a fairly lightweight tent with a weight of only 45 kilos. In fact, it is as wide as the Thar, thus coming up as a perfect fit. Also, the tent is fitted on roof bars sourced from Prad4x4. This way, the weight of the tent and occupants is transferred to the struct