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Yulu, India’s leading shared EV mobility tech company, has launched two new electric bikes in India. The company has introduced the Miracle GR and Dex GR, both are developed by Chetak Technologies Limited that’s Bajaj’s subsidiary in the EV segment. The new Miracle GR and DeX electric bikes share the platform and underpinnings. The new Yulu e-bikes come fitted with a telescopic front fork and twin shock absorber in the rear. The new bikes get drum brakes at both ends. The new Yulu e-bikes offer an electronically limited top speed of 25kmph.   The Yulu Miracle GR and DeX GR come with a hub-mounted motor. It features an LED headlight, LED tail-lamp and a centre stand. The company has added a rear rack in the DeX GR e-bike, and the rack has a payload capacity of 15kg. Yulu has already started sharing the DeX GR e-bike, as it can be seen on the road wherever the company has its presence. Yulu’s shared EVs have been used by more than 50,000 delivery executives from multiple e-commerce c

Tata Motors has launched Re.Wi.Re – Recycle with Respect, its first Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Inaugurated by Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, this state-of-the-art facility has a capacity of 15,000 vehicles per annum and follows world-class, eco-friendly processes for the safe and sustainable dismantling of end-of-life vehicles. It is developed and operated by Tata Motors’ partner Ganganagar Vaahan Udyog Pvt. Ltd. to scrap end-of-life passenger and commercial vehicles of all brands. The Re.Wi.Re. facility is designed to dismantle end-of-life passenger and commercial vehicles of all brands and ensures de-pollutioning. It is fully digitalised for hassle-free, paperless operations and has dedicated stations for the safe dismantling of components such as tyres, batteries, fuel, oils, liquids and gases. The vehicles go through stringent documentation and dismantling process, curated individually for passen

Deliveries for the Ultraviolette F77 electric motorcycle have finally commenced in the country. The motorcycle was launched in our market in November, 2022. The motorcycle is available in 3 variants – F77 Recon, F77 (Original) and F77 Limited Edition – priced at Rs 4.55 lakh, Rs 3.80 lakh and Rs 5.50 lakh respectively. The new Ultraviolette F77 is India’s first high-performance electric motorcycle, which is manufactured at the brand’s facility in Bengaluru. Currently, the deliveries are taking place directly from Ultraviolette’s manufacturing facility. The company has announced that it is establishing a network of dealerships nationwide. Ultraviolette is also announcing plans to raise $120 million in a fresh round of investment. The funds will fuel the company’s global expansion plans and support its ongoing vehicle platform development efforts. Ultraviolette has raised over $55 million since inception, and the previous financing rounds have seen participation from leading investme

Ultraviolette has commenced deliveries of the F77 performance electric motorcycle to customers at its manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. This milestone marks the start of the company's next stage of growth, which includes setting up dealerships nationwide and expanding its global presence. Commenting on the milestone, Narayan Subramaniam, CEO and Co-founder of Ultraviolette, said, "The F77 is a result of our pursuit of creating an electric motorcycle that is a head-turner across all parameters. Its stunning design and exhilarating performance are one-of-a-kind and proudly Indian in every aspect. We cannot wait for customers across India to experience the F77, and we are deeply committed to taking the brand global. We are confident that our vehicles will exceed our customers' expectations and that we will continue to drive innovation in the electric vehicle space." With deliveries underway, Ultraviolette is now turning its attention to expanding its presence both

Maruti Suzuki had showcased the 5-door Jimny lifestyle SUV at the 2023 Auto Expo. The off-roader can be booked online or at authorised NEXA dealerships by paying a token amount of Rs 25,000. It is expected to be launched in the Q2, 2023, most probably by May. It will be available in two variants – Zeta and Alpha – in manual and automatic avatar. 1. Maruti Jimny Variant-Wise Features Zeta Variant Exterior Front & rear welded tow hooks, gunmetal grey grille with chrome plating, halogen headlamps, 15-inch steel wheels, unpainted side mirrors, drip rails, hard rooftop, and tailgate-mounted spare wheel. Interior All-black colour scheme, analogue instrument cluster with colour TFT multi-information display (MID), floor console tray, utility screw holes, and fabric upholstery. Comfort & Convenience Near flat reclinable front seats, tilt adjustment for the steering wheel, electrically-adjustable ORVMs, manual air conditioning system, power windows with auto up/down func

Here’s a list of upcoming new Honda and Hyundai cars to be launched in our market in the next 1 year. Upcoming Honda Cars 2023 Honda City Japanese automaker, Honda is all set to launch the new City facelift in the country on 2nd March, 2023. The new model will receive some design changes along with new features. Honda dealerships have already started accepting pre-orders for the new model. The City hybrid will receive a new entry-level variant. Moreover, the regular petrol versions will also receive ADAS tech. The ADAS tech was earlier offered with the City hybrid version. It will continue to be offered with two engine options – a 121bhp, 1.5L NA petrol and a 98bhp, 1.5L Atkison cycle engine with e:HEV strong hybrid tech.   Honda Mid-Sized SUV Honda had released a new SUV teaser in January 2023. The production version of the SUV is scheduled to make global debut in the second quarter, while launch could take place by festive season, 2023. The upcoming Honda SUV will be positione

Citroen C3 electric has been launched in India. The latest EV from the French brand is said to offer a range of 320 km. Citroen has become the first OEM in India to launch an electric vehicle after ICE in just 6 months. The C3 electric is now available at the brand's dealerships and it can be purchased online too. The Citroen C3 electric has been launched in 4 variants - Live, Feel, Feel Vibe Pack, and Feel Dual Tone Vibe Pack. The prices start at Rs 11.50 lakh for the base trim and go as high as Rs 12.43 lakh (ex-showroom) for the range-topping model. Citroen will offer unique services like remote diagnostics and 100% parts availability to assure the new C3 electric customers of a stress-free ownership experience. Citroen Service on Wheels will enhance reach and availability for customers covering the most common repairs at customers’ doorstep. from Indian Autos Blog https://ift.tt/Sh2VCrW via IFTTT

The rising demand for UVs have prompted automakers to introduce new 3-row MPVs in the Indian market. Currently, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is the top-selling MPV in the country. Moreover, the Kia Carens, Toyota Innova and Renault Triber are doing wonders for their respective makers. In the next 1 year, a total of 4 new multi-purpose utility vehicles will be launched in the country – New Kia Carnival Kia had showcased the new KA4 3-row MPV at the 2023 Auto Expo. It is essentially the next-gen Carnival, which is already on sale in select international markets. It is likely to be launched in our market in 2023 or 2024. Instead of a cab-forward MPV-like styling, the fourth-gen Carnival has a more SUV-like profile with angular surfaces & squared-off stance. The new-gen Carnival or KA4 rides on a 30mm longer wheelbase, and has a 10mm wider body & is longer by 40mm compared to the one on sale in our market. With all seats in position, the 7-seater model offers a boot space of 627-lit

The new MINI Cooper SE Convertible will be the first series model to be produced with alloy wheels that are made entirely from recycled aluminium. The first use of 100 percent secondary aluminium for light-alloy wheels on a series-production vehicle is in cooperation with the wheel manufacturer Ronal. The consistent use of recycled aluminium not only conserves raw material sources, but also eliminates the particularly energy-intensive electrolysis process that is normally necessary to produce light alloys. The combination of a light support wheel made from 100 percent recycled aluminium with aerodynamically optimised real metal inlays as well as an innovatively designed centre cap offers a unique selling point that clearly sets the model apart from the competition. Made entirely from recycled light alloy, the support wheel completely meets the structural requirements and high quality standards of the BMW Group, while the inlays optimise the aerodynamic properties of the vehicle, t

Honda had released the official teaser image of its much-awaited compact SUV in the country in January 2023. The new Honda SUV is scheduled to make its global debut in the second quarter of 2023 , while launch is expected in mid 2023 before Diwali. The upcoming Honda SUV will be positioned against the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, VW Taigun & Skoda Kushaq. Honda has started testing the new SUV in India. This time, the SUV was caught doing high-altitude testing in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. The latest spy image has revealed the key design elements. The new Honda SUV features a mesh-type front grille, flanked by LED daytime running lamps. The front fascia seems inspired from the new HR-V on sale in select international markets. There is a rectangular cutout in camouflage, which hides the larger grille up front. The SUV will have a new bold integrated front grille, a long bonnet and LED headlamps with LED DRLs. The SUV has an uprig

The Hyundai Verna sedan is the brand’s global model, which is on sale in multiple international markets with different names. In select markets, the Verna is sold as the Hyundai Accent. The company has officially announced that the all new Hyundai Verna sedan will be launched in our market on March 21, 2023. The company has already released the design sketches and engine options for the new sedan. Ahead of the official reveal, the all new Hyundai Verna has been fully revealed in leaked photos. The new model is radically different from the outgoing model, featuring all-new design and interior. The sedan is designed on Hyundai’s Sensuous Sportiness design language, which we have already seen on the new Elantra and the Grandeur sedan. The sedan appears futuristic and sporty, featuring distinctive connected front lighting, parametric jewel type grille and fastback-like side and rear profile. The front fascia has a connected light, featuring three slim light panels to create a connected

The new-generation Hyundai Verna is surely one of the biggest new car launches from the South Korean automaker this year. The new model can be pre-booked by paying a sum of Rs 25,000, and it’s ready to go on sale on 21 st March 2023. The carmaker has already revealed its silhouette via teaser images, while its first clear image has emerged on the web. It shows the rear three quarters of the new 2023 Hyundai Verna featuring differently designed taillamps connected via LED light bar. The taillamps have crystal-like inserts with two vertical extensions on both sides. Just below the taillamps, you can see reverse lamps split into three horizontal lines. The rear bumper also looks different. The new Verna carries new headlamps with split setup, tweaked front bumper and grille stretching across width of the car. What add more to its new looks are the flared wheel arches, diamond cut alloy wheels, new fastback-like design and glasshouse with a chrome trim underlining. The new 2023 Hyundai

Hyundai Creta SUV and Grand i10 Nios hatchback are the brand’s first and third top-selling models in the country. In January 2023, the South Korean automaker retailed 15,037 units and 8,760 units of both vehicles respectively. Due to their high demand, the waiting period of the Creta has gone up to 30 weeks and the Grand i10 Nios commands a waiting period of up to 18 weeks. Hyundai Creta Waiting Period Variant Waiting Period S+ SE, SX, SX (O) iVT Petrol up to 12 weeks EX, SX iVT Petrol up to 14 weeks E Petrol up to 18 weeks SX (O) iVT SE Petrol up to 20 weeks SX Diesel up to 22 weeks S+ SE and SX (O) AT Petrol up to 26 weeks S Petrol, E, EX, S, SX (O) AT SE Diesel up to 30 weeks The S petrol and E, EX, S, SX (O) AT SE diesel variants of the SUV are currently observing the highest waiting period of up to 30 weeks. Those looking to purchase the SX (O) iVT SE and E petrol models can expect the delivery of their vehicles with 20 weeks and 18 weeks re

On 24th February 1983, Peugeot made a splash by launching the 205. This model cemented the brand in the modern era, both in terms of product, marketing, and motorsport. A look back at an alluring epic story… the origin of a long line of successful Peugeot city cars. EXCELLENCE The Peugeot 205 left its mark on the history of motoring and motorsport. ALLURE The Peugeot 205 will always be Peugeot’s “sacred number”. EMOTION Peugeot will be celebrating Peugeot 205’s 40th birthday. The history of a car is often, first and foremost, the history of the men and women who designed it. The story of the Peugeot 205 is inseparable from that of Jean Boillot, a member of the Peugeot board of directors at the end of the 1970s. It was he who, at a difficult time for the company, came up with the ambitious project of a new small car that would be much more than a city car, a multi-purpose car, as comfortable in the city as on country roads, capable of transporting a small family, and also affo

Mahindra & Mahindra has been testing the 5-door Thar in India for a very long time. During its testing phase, we have seen multiple test mules revealing interesting design and interior details. The latest set of spy images confirms that the SUV has reached in its final testing phase and the spotted model appears close to production. Once launched, the Mahindra Thar 5-door will compete against the Maruti Suzuki Jimny that’s ready to hit roads by May 2023. The carmaker hasn’t yet revealed its debut and launch details. Though, the 5-door Thar is expected to be showcased in the second half of 2023. Its market launch could happen towards the end of this year or sometime next year. With rugged styling, 5/7-seats layout and off-road capacities, the longer version of Thar will come as a more practical option for city buyers. The SUV is expected to cost from Rs 15 lakh onwards. Spy Video View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vivek Venug

The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder has been awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK+. The 2023 Nissan Rogue has earned the IIHS 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK award. IIHS has strengthened its TOP SAFETY PICK criteria for 2023 in several ways, so vehicles on the list this year must show an even greater level of safety performance. As a result, fewer vehicles overall received the tougher IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards this year. Pathfinder and Rogue continue to receive IIHS recognition in the face of more rigorous testing. This year’s stricter requirements include an updated side-impact test that subjects vehicles to 82% more energy than the original test; an additional nighttime vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention test; and stricter headlight requirements, with “acceptable” or “good”-rated headlights now required as standard for the two levels of awards. The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder features standard Nissan Safety Shield 3601, a suite

Volkswagen is making the all-electric ID. family even more sustainable – including the choice of materials for the interior. During the course of this year, the ID.3, ID.4, ID.5 and ID.7 will receive selected innovations that were first used in mass production in the ID. Buzz. As one example of this, VW uses Seaqual yarn as a seat cover material. This is made from 10 per cent collected marine debris and 90 per cent recycled PES yarn. The CO2 emissions from production are almost one third lower than for conventional cover materials. ID. Buzz as a pioneer for recycling innovations Volkswagen already uses a large number of new materials in the interior of the ID. Buzz, and these will now be introduced in the other models of the ID. family step-by-step. For example, alternative materials made of ocean plastic or old PET bottles (to be exact, 63 size 500 ml bottles) are used in numerous places in the interior of the new Volkswagen bus. The outer material of a seat cover is made of Seaqua

Tata Motors is currently ruling the electric vehicle segment with over 80 percent market share. Tata has recently launched the Tiago EV, which has received an overwhelming response from buyers with over 20,000 bookings in less than 1 month. The company aims to have a wide range of EVs in multiple segments, and we bring you a list of upcoming Tata electric SUVs in the country – Tata Punch EV Tata Motors is preparing the electrified version of the Punch micro SUV, which is expected to be launched before the end of 2023. The Punch EV is reportedly to enter production by June 2023, while launch could take place during the festive season. It will be based on a heavily modified version of the ALFA architecture. Called the Gen 2 architecture, the platform will be capable of accommodating a large battery pack & miss out on the transmission tunnel. It is expected to feature Tata’s Ziptron technology that includes a permanent magnet synchronous motor and a battery pack. It could get a 26k

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced the winners of its 2023 top safety awards and every tested Mazda vehicle made the list. These vehicles include the Mazda3 Sedan, Mazda3 Hatchback, CX-30, CX-5, CX-50 and CX-9. New for the 2023 program year, IIHS strengthened the requirements for its TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards, demanding better side crash protection, improved pedestrian crash prevention systems and superior headlight performance. IIHS notes the biggest change to the criteria for both awards is the replacement of the original IIHS side crash test with the updated evaluation launched in 2021. The updated test involves 82 percent more energy than the original test. Vehicles must earn an Acceptable or Good rating in this tougher test to qualify for TOP SAFETY PICK. The Mazda CX-5, CX-9, and Mazda3 all stood out with top, Good ratings in this test. from Indian Autos Blog https://ift.tt/sHeLFVC via IFTTT

The German luxury carmaker will roll out three new cars in India in coming months. While the second-generation BMW M2 and Z4 facelift are reported to hit roads by May, the updated BMW X5 will go on sale by August 2023. Here’re some key details of the upcoming new BMW cars. Upcoming New BMW Cars New BMW M2 In India, the new BMW M2 will come as a fully imported unit. At the heart of the coupe is a R6, 3.0L twin turbo V6 engine paired to an 8-speed Steptronic gearbox. It can also be had with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The motor pushes out a peak power of 460bhp and 550Nm of torque. There will be 5 exterior colour options – Toronto Red, Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Zandvoort Blue and Brooklyn Grey. Some of its key features include a Harman Kardon sound system, BMW connected package, power seats with memory function, Comfort access system, wireless charging, adaptive LED headlamps with high beam assist, silver finish M light 19-inch front and 20-inch rear alloy wheels and more. While th

Tata Motors has launched the new Dark Editions of the Tata Harrier, Safari and Nexon. These editions were first showcased at the Auto Expo 2023 and received a good response. The new Dark Editions of the Tata Harrier, Safari and Nexon are enhanced with the most premium features seen yet, in the company’s passenger vehicles portfolio. With an adaptive User Interface boasting of a new look and feel, a desirable larger Infotainment Screen of 26.03 cm and 10 new ADAS features, they promise to be the best companion for a progressive customer who wants to make a statement. Further complimenting the already established strong design, these SUVs exude dynamism through the newly added Carnelian Red highlights, giving its customers an exclusive feel of premium-ness combined with a bold look. Launched at an attractive price point (All-India, ex-showroom price), the new Drak range meets the BS6 Phase II emission norms, featuring RDE and E20-compliant engines. Customers can now experience and b

Maruti Suzuki and Toyota are planning to introduce more strong hybrid cars in the Indian market. While Maruti Suzuki is selling the Grand Vitara with a strong hybrid powertrain, Toyota is offering the Hyryder & the Innova Hycross with strong hybrid powertrains. MSIL is also planning to add 3 new strong hybrid cars before the end of next financial year – New Swift & Dzire Maruti Suzuki is working on the next-gen Swift and Dzire, which will be launched before the end of next financial year or by March 2024. In fact, testing of the new Suzuki Swift has already commenced on foreign soil. The new models will receive comprehensive changes in terms of styling, features and powertrain. The new models will also receive a strong hybrid tech, which will be similar to the one offered on the new Grand Vitara. The new-gen Swift and Dzire will be offered with a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine boosted with Toyota’s strong hybrid technology. If reports are to be believed, the new Swift