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Korean automaker, Kia Motors has recently revealed the next generation Sorento and the Carnival MPV. It seems like the brand has already started testing the all-new Kia Sportage. It’s Korean cousin, the Hyundai Tucson is all set to receive a generation change as the new model has been spotted numerous times. The all-new Kia Sportage was caught testing in South Korea. The prototype was heavily camouflaged, which suggests that the SUV will receive major changes. Due to heavy covers, it is quite difficult to find out the possible design changes. It was an early prototype, as it features temporary headlights and taillights. The spotted car has wing mirrors placed on the door instead on the A pillar. The base of the A column has been altered, offering a small window space instead of the black plastic part offered in the current model. There is radar mounted on the front of the vehicle, which is used for safety and driving assistants.In fact, the interior of the all-new Kia Sportage was he...

GaadiWaadi - Check out our list of top five vehicles that will launch in India soon, ranging from entry-level hatchbacks to premium subcompact SUVs Diwali festive season is quite an auspicious time in India, and customers usually make all their big purchases during Diwali/Dhanteras. This also includes vehicle purchases, and companies usually see a huge spike in sales during this time. In order to attract more customers, car manufactures usually tie some of their important car launches to correspond with the Diwali season, which gives the vehicle a boost in initial sales. Even this year, we have a few mass-market car launches coming up, consisting of new-generation models as well as completely new cars. Here is a list of the top five car launches that will happen during this Diwali season. 1. Kia Sonet Kia’s first sub-4-metre crossover SUV for the Indian market is all set to launch in September, and customers are already pouring into showrooms for bookings. The vehicle sports an ...

GaadiWaadi - TVS was the third most-sold two-wheeler maker in India in July 2020 as it recorded 1,89,647 units as against 2,08,489 units with YoY sales de-growth of 9 per cent TVS Motor Company finished third in the overall two-wheeler manufacturers’ standings in the month of July 2019 as 1,89,647 units were sold against 2,08,489 units during the same period last year with Year-on-Year sales de-growth of 9 per cent. It held on to a market share of 14.80 per cent – just over 1 per cent more compared to July 2019. The XL100 was the most sold TVS model within the domestic range last month as 58,403 units were retailed against 51,192 units during the same period in 2019 with 14 per cent YoY sales increase. The Jupiter came second with nearly 49,000 units as against 57,731 units with 15 per cent negative volume growth. The Apache series ended up third with 33,664 units as against 25,094 units with 34 per cent sales increase. The Ntorq 125 premium scooter garnered 16,404 units as again...

GaadiWaadi - This motorcycle has been built by two college students, using parts from different old cars and motorcycles From Dalgona coffee to Binod, a lot of things have managed to trend in India within just a few months. People have been surprisingly active during the lockdown, spending time either pursuing old hobbies or beginning new ones. How about building your own motorcycle, that too from pieces of other motorcycles and cars? Well, two young men from Punjab thought that would be the perfect way to spend their lockdown. Davinder Singh and Harsimran Singh, aged 20 and 17, respectively, are two young men hailing from Gehlan, a small village in Jalandhar, Punjab. Both boys are currently pursuing their undergraduate studies. Harsimran had an old Maruti 800 at home, which belonged to his father. The vehicle wasn’t in a great condition, and selling it wouldn’t have fetched him decent money. After a bit of planning and debating, the two thought about turning it into a custom mot...

GaadiWaadi - 2021 Mercedes S-Class has a thoroughly updated exterior with a technologically advanced interior; based on the lighter MRA-II platform The next generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class is just around the corner and the company has been teasing its flagship sedan leading up to the global unveil. Scheduled to be unveiled on September 2, the W223 is claimed to redefine the automotive luxury segment as a number of innovations have been introduced. The German manufacturer has released one of the final teasers of the upcoming sedan. It showcases the design sketch of the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class as the front fascia gets sleeker styling elements including the headlamps and integrated Boomerang-shaped DRLs. The grille has become more upright with a single vertical and triple horizontal slats garnished in chrome surrounds. The wider front bumper has chromed housing in an angular fashion. Other highlights include a coupe-like roofline, large greenhouse, swooping bonnet lines narrowin...

GaadiWaadi - 2021 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid variant uses 1.6-litre GDI engine and an electric motor to produce a combined power output of 264 PS and 350 Nm The Plug-in hybrid version of the Sorento has to be its most powerful iteration yet and Kia plans to make a big deal out of it. Previously, Kia introduced the hybridised Sorento for the European market with the system capable of 230 PS maximum power and 350 Nm of peak torque, and the PHEV is the second of its kind. It derives power from the 1.6-litre turbo GDI petrol engine as the full hybrid. It is capable of developing 180 PS and 265 Nm and it works in tandem with an electric motor generating 91 PS and 304 Nm. The combined system output is rated at 264 PS and 350 Nm, and is transferred to all the four wheels through a six-speed automatic gearbox. The South Korean auto major claims that the transmission results in immediate acceleration response at any given speeds. Moreover, it is said to deploy the full performance capacit...

GaadiWaadi - Honda registered 3,09,332 units in July 2020 as against 4,55,036 units with YoY sales de-growth of 32 per cent in India Honda 2W India posted a total of 3,09,332 units in July 2020 as against 4,55,036 units during the same period last year with Year-on-Year sales de-growth of 32 per cent. The Japanese manufacturer lost nearly 6 per cent market share when compared to July 2019 as Hero MotoCorp reigned on top with 5,06,946 unit sales. The company had a sizeable gap to the third-placed TVS and its highest selling two-wheeler last month was the Activa. The main reason for Honda’s huge drop in sales volume was due to the performance of the Activa. The scooter was only the third most sold model within the country as Splendor and HF Deluxe performed better. In July 2020, the Activa range posted a total of 1,18,859 units as against 2,43,604 units during the same period in 2019 with a massive Year-on-Year volume de-growth of 51 per cent. The CB Shine came in at second with a ...