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India’s 75th Independence Day is going to be super exciting, even for auto enthusiasts, especially those who are eagerly awaiting the 5-door Mahindra Thar. The lifestyle off-road SUV will make its global debut on August 15, 2023, at an event in South Africa. Its launch in India has already been confirmed for 2024. With the 5-door Thar, Mahindra aims to target buyers who are seeking a practical lifestyle SUV with a robust body build and rugged styling. However, its character will be similar to the 3-door Thar. The 5-door Mahindra Thar will essentially be the long-wheelbase version of the existing Thar, expected to have a wheelbase that is 300mm longer, providing more cabin space for second-row passengers. It remains to be seen whether Mahindra will offer individual rear seats or a bench seat setup. It will be a feature-laden off-road machine, equipped with a sunroof, an updated touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, a front center armrest, and...

We finally got to see the interior of the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Invicto hybrid three-row MPV. While most of its features are similar to the Toyota Innova Hycross, a few changes have been made to distinguish it from its donor counterpart. Let’s take a look inside to find out what has changed and what has not. What’s new? The first difference to note is the interior theme. Unlike the Innova Hycross, which has a black and brown theme with silver elements on the center console, AC vents, and doors, the Maruti Invicto comes with an all-black theme with champagne accents. The steering wheel, which appears exactly similar to the Innova Hycross, features Suzuki’s logo in the center. The Invicto is likely to miss out on the ADAS tech – Toyota Safety Sense, and premium JBL audio system. What remains the same? The Maruti Invicto has the same multi-layered dashboard with horizontal lines. There is a 10.1-inch floating touchscreen with rectangular AC vents and HVAC controls. As we reported ea...

This year, Nissan will mark 90 years of passion and innovation driven by our DNA to “do what others don’t dare to do”. Since its founding in 1933, this daring spirit has inspired Nissan and generations of its employees to push the boundaries of innovation – enriching people’s lives with thrilling journeys and pioneering technology to create a cleaner, safer and more inclusive world. Prior to the date of the 90th anniversary on December 26, Nissan will roll out a series of commemorative initiatives in the coming months. This includes a dedicated logo that represents the company’s storied past and exciting future. Leading up to December, Nissan will look back on its heritage, celebrate its present, and look to the future – all with a strong focus on the customers, fans, employees, and communities that have supported Nissan over nine decades. from Indian Autos Blog https://ift.tt/AHr2iWC via IFTTT

The 2023 BMW X1, a small SUV, earns a TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety thanks to improved pedestrian detection. To qualify for the higher-tier TOP SAFETY PICK+ award in 2023, a vehicle must earn good ratings in the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, updated side and original moderate overlap front tests. Acceptable or good headlights must be standard across all trims, and a front crash prevention system that earns advanced or superior ratings in both the daytime and nighttime vehicle-to-pedestrian crash avoidance evaluations must be available. In contrast, an acceptable rating in the updated side test is enough for the lower-tier TOP SAFETY PICK award, and vehicles only need to demonstrate advanced or superior performance in the daytime pedestrian test. Redesigned for the 2023 model year, the X1 meets all the requirements for the “plus.” While the previous generation of the vehicle received no credit in the e...

The Suzuki Jimny aka the mountain goat from the Land of the Rising Sun has been hugely popular across the globe. The SUV has recently lost its rear seats in Europe due to Euro 6 regulations and now classified as a light commercial vehicle. On the other hand, the 5-door version of the off-roader has recently been launched in the Indian market. The three-door Suzuki Jimny has received a new cool Jimny Rhino Edition treatment in Malaysia. The Suzuki Jimny Rhino Edition comes with cosmetic changes that gives it a distinct & quite appealing looks. The ‘Rhino’ name is associated with Suzuki’s off-road club, which comprises of the Jimnys & the previous Grand Vitara. This edition comes with an old-school front grille with Suzuki lettering. The mesh-type grille is enclosed in a dark chrome panel that houses the retro-styled round shaped headlights. The revised front bumper now has new and rugged cladding. There are exclusive body decals on the hood and on the side. The mudguards are...

Ola Electric has confirmed that it will roll out the S1 in two new vibrant color schemes – Lime Green and Electric Blue. Additionally, the company will expand the electric scooter model lineup with a new variant. Both updates will be introduced at the #endICEAge event in July 2023. The new colors are expected to be offered on all three variants of the electric scooter – S1 Standard, S1 Pro, and S1 Air. Currently, it’s available in 11 paint schemes – Liquid Silver, Jet Black, Anthracite Grey, Matte Black, Coral Glam, Gerua, Porcelain White, Midnight Blue, Marshmallow, Neo Mint, and Millennial Pink. 2 shades of awesome. This July. #EndICEage pic.twitter.com/jTRVjELPmg — Ola Electric (@OlaElectric) June 18, 2023 Fresh updates from Ola Electric! Recently, the Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler manufacturer started the construction work of its Gigafactory. The plant, which will be India’s biggest manufacturing facility, will boost the local production of electric vehicle batteries ...

We informed you earlier that Mahindra is working on increasing its production capacity to reduce waiting period on its new breed of SUVs including the XUV700 and the Scorpio-N. Both SUVs were commanding waiting period of over 1 year, depending on variant and City. A new media report claims that the waiting period of the Mahindra XUV700 and the Scorpio-N are now dropped by 3-4 months. Mahindra XUV700 Waiting Period The entry-level MX and AX3 petrol and diesel variants of the XUV700 commands a waiting period of up to 4 months. The AX5 trim has a variant of up to 6 months, while the AX7 trim holds a waiting period of up to 8 months. The top-spec AX7L trim comes with a waiting period of up to 9 months. The report claims that the waiting period of the top-spec AX7L trim has been reduced by up to 6 months compared to last November. However, the waiting period for the entry-level MX and AX3 petrol variants has gone up by around 2 months while the diesel version’s waiting time has been red...