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The new Tata Nexon and the Honda Elevate belong to different segments; however, the Japanese SUV is priced very aggressively in the market and offers a great value for money to buyers. In this article, we bring you a specifications based comparison between the top-end variants of the new Tata Nexon and the Honda Elevate. Nexon Vs Elevate Price Comparison Nexon Fearless Plus S 1.2L Manual – Rs 13.50 Lakh Nexon Fearless Plus S 1.2L DCT – Rs 14.70 Lakh Elevate ZX MT – Rs 14.90 Lakh Elevate ZX CVT – Rs 16 Lakh Note – above mentioned are ex-showroom, Prices The Tata Nexon Fearless Plus S 1.2L DCT dual-tone version would cost you around Rs 17 lakh (on-road New Delhi), while the manual version costs around Rs 15.61 lakh (on-road, New Delhi). On the other hand, the Honda Elevate manual costs Rs 17.15 lakh on-road in New Delhi, that’s just 1.5 lakh more than that of the Nexon’s manual. The Elevate ZX automatic is priced at Rs 18.45 lakh (on-road, New Delhi), which is close to Rs 1.45 la...

In order to capitalize on the upcoming festive season, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has introduced the new SP125 Sports Edition. The new Honda SP125 Sports Edition is available at a price tag of Rs 90,567 (ex-showroom. Delhi). Interested buyers can book the new motorcycle at all Honda Red Wing dealerships across the country for a limited period. The new Honda SP125 Sports Edition comes with new graphics and vibrant colour options; however, the mechanics remain the same. The motorcycle comes with aggressive tank design, matte muffler cover and new body graphics along with new stripes on the body panels and alloy wheels. The motorcycle is offered in two new colour options – Decent Blue Metallic and Heavy Grey Metallic. The new Honda SP125 Sports Edition comes with LED headlamp, and a fully digital instrument console with a gear position indicator & other mileage information. It is powered by a 123.94cc, single-cylinder BSVI OBD2 compliant PGM-FI engine that produces 10.7bh...

Hero MotoCorp had launched the new Karizma XMR 210 motorcycle in August 2023. The motorcycle was introduced at an introductory price tag of Rs 1.73 lakh and the bookings were opened for introductory price till September 30. Now, Hero has increased the price of the new Karizma XMR by up to Rs 7,000. Effective from October 1, 2023, the new motorcycle will now be priced at Rs 1.80 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Hero MotoCorp has confirmed that interested customers can book the new Karizma XMR at the introductory price till September 30 by paying a token amount of Rs 3,000. The company will announce the next booking window at a later date for the updated price. Powering the new Karizma XMR is a new liquid-cooled, 210cc, single-cylinder engine that produces 25.5bhp and 20.4Nm of torque, and is paired to a 6-speed gearbox and a slip and assist clutch. Based on a new steel trellis frame, the new Karizma features a telescopic front fork and a preload adjustable monoshock at the rear. The motor...

Škoda Auto has taken an important step in its internationalisation strategy with its entry into the Vietnamese market. A celebratory event took place with representatives of the Vietnamese and Czech governments alongside Škoda’s local distribution and production partner, TC Group. Škoda Auto projects a rapid expansion of the dealer network to as many as 30 partners and an annual sales potential of over 40,000 units beyond 2030. The first models, starting with the Karoq and Kodiaq, will be imported from Europe. Local CKD production, planned to start next year, aims to leverage synergies due to the country’s proximity to India. Škoda views Vietnam as a gateway to the promising ASEAN region. First models imported from Europe in 2023, start of local CKD production in 2024 Škoda has a well-defined roadmap for the Vietnamese market, with plans to expand its model portfolio in response to customer preferences. The Octavia and Superb models are slated for importation to Vietnam in the medi...

Mercedes-Benz customers in Germany can now start the fuelling process directly from their vehicle and pay digitally by fingerprint. Eliminating the need to enter a PIN or authenticate via mobile device, drivers can now leverage convenient payments to enhance the in-vehicle experience. The native in-car payment service Mercedes pay+ will turn the car into a payment device. The fingerprint sensor integrated into the MBUX infotainment system enables biometric two-factor authentication. Digital payments at service stations using the fingerprint sensor will be possible with Mastercard debit and credit cards in current Mercedes-Benz models. Fingerprint payment authorization at a gas station represents the first use case for native in-car payments at the point of sale, in addition to Mercedes-Benz as the world’s first automaker to integrate Mastercard’s Secure Card on File for Commerce platform into the car. This technology allows for transaction data to be encrypted using uniquely assigne...

The Hyundai Exter is the latest offering from the South Korean automaker, and it competes directly with the Tata Punch. This micro SUV has made a strong start, amassing over 50,000 bookings. Interestingly, the top three variants equipped with sunroofs account for 75 percent of the total bookings, followed by the AMT variants and CNG trims. As bookings continue to pour in, the waiting period for the Hyundai Exter has started to increase, particularly in metro cities. Currently, the micro SUV commands a waiting period of up to 8 months in Bengaluru and 4 months in Delhi, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Buyers in Mumbai and Pune can expect delivery within 3 months, while Kolkata has a waiting period of 3.5 months. Hyundai Exter Waiting Period Cities Waiting Period Bengaluru Up to 8 months Delhi/Hyderabad/Chennai 4 months Kolkata 3.5 months Mumbai/Pune 3 months The Hyundai Exter offers a lineup of five trims: EX, S, SX, SX (O), and SX (O) Connect. The manual variants ...

Polestar announces the opening of a new retail location at 4425 Sharon Road, Ste. S140, Charlotte, NC 28211. The latest Polestar Space helps to address the need for more electric vehicle retail options in North Carolina, as the state saw a 50% increase in EV registrations in 2022. In addition, as of September 21, all 31 Polestar Spaces in North America now feature Polestar 3 SUV display prototypes in their showrooms. The new location in “The Queen City” builds on Polestar’s established network of retail locations, which embody the brand’s signature design cues and a premium digital-forward sales approach. Polestar Spaces brings the brand to local communities, enabling a hands-on experience with the cars and discussions with expert Polestar Specialists. In all Polestar Spaces, customers can now get a firsthand look at Polestar 3, the SUV for the electric age, which features an expertly-tuned suspension, true torque vectoring and a low center of gravity for responsive handling and unp...