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In the recent times, we have seen many automakers introduced advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) equipped vehicles in the Indian market. Maruti Suzuki is also reportedly planning to introduce the ADAS-equipped Grand Vitara mid-sized SUV. The Maruti Grand Vitara with ADAS is expected to be launched sometime in the first quarter of the next financial year (that’s April-June 2024). The ADAS tech is most likely to be offered on the top-end trims of the Smart Hybrid & Strong Hybrid variants of the SUV. The new SUV will feature level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance System. Not just the Grand Vitara, the Toyota Hyryder is also likely to receive ADAS tech. The Grand Vitara range starts at Rs 10.70 lakh, which goes up to Rs 19.20 lakh. The ADAS tech features will include autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, auto high beam and others. The ADAS-equipped Grand Vitara and the Hyryder will be built by Toyota Kirloskar Motor, which i...

“From Maubeuge with love” Inaugurating the MPV segment with a unique, practical design and featuring a sliding side door for the first time, Kangoo quickly became a real success story, selling more than 4.4 million units and lasting for 25 years now in 50 countries around the world. Since 1997, factory of Maubeuge, France, has been manufacturing Kangoo for the rest of the world, with particular attention paid to the vehicles that go to the Land of the Rising Sun. Of all the countries that sell Kangoo, Japan is the one that celebrates the car in the most original way. The national craze for this vehicle quickly grew and, in 2009, fans decided to create a gathering to share their passion for the French car with as many people as possible. And since the 1st edition with some hundreds of participants, it’s now more than 5,000 visitors who come to see the nearly 2,000 Kangoo models on show. Now in its 14th year, the Kangoo Jamboree is the biggest gathering of Renault Kangoo cars in the...

Tata Motors is getting aggressive with its product strategy for the Indian market. The company has recently introduced the revised versions of the Nexon, Nexon EV, Safari and Harrier. Tata will also introduce updated versions and new variants of the remaining existing models. Adding to it, the homegrown passenger vehicle maker is working on a wide range of new products to be launched in the next couple of years – List of Upcoming Tata Cars Tata Punch EV Tata Curvv EV & ICE Tata Harrier EV Tata Safari EV Tata Sierra EV & ICE Revised Altroz, Tiago Tata Motors will launch the electric version of the Punch micro SUV before the end of this financial year. In fact, the small SUV has been caught testing numerous times on the Indian roads. It is expected to be offered with two battery pack options, most likely to be shared from the Tiago.ev or Nexon.ev. The small EV is expected to offer a range of over 300km on a single charge. It is likely to be offered in two variants – Mediu...

Hero MotoCorp has inaugurated its first premium dealership ‘Hero Premia’ in Calicut, Kerala. Situated in the Auto hub in Calicut, Hero Premia will give a premium sales and service experience for its customers. Hero claims that the Premia dealership features modern architecture, appealing design, and engaging new-age digital technologies. This dealership network has a team of professionally trained sales consultants, which will offer valued customers personalized sales advice as per their mobility needs. Hero Premia will display Hero MotoCorp’s range of premium products – including the newly launched flagship motorcycle Karizma XMR. The dealership will also display Vida V1 scooters, catering to the growing need for electric mobility solutions. Customers can also experience Hero MotoCorp’s first co-developed motorcycle, Harley-Davidson X440. Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Ranjivjit Singh, Chief Business Officer, India Business Unit, Hero MotoCorp said, “As we open doors of our first...

Nissan has unveiled the fourth member of its series of concept vehicles, the Nissan Hyper Punk, set to make its physical debut at the Japan Mobility Show on October 25. The Nissan Hyper Punk, wrapped in a functional and stylish body style, is an all-electric compact crossover tailored for content creators, influencers, artists, and those who embrace style and innovation. Offering seamless connections between the virtual/physical and the inside/outside worlds, the Nissan Hyper Punk next-generation crossover inspires self-expression in all worlds. The vehicle’s V2X system ensures that users can run and charge their devices anytime and anywhere, while also sharing the vehicle’s energy with collaborators and local community events. Inside, origami-styled elements mirror Japanese taste and create an interior space where digital and art are fused together. For example, the onboard cameras can capture the scenery around the car and use AI to convert to manga-style scenery or graphic patter...

BMW India has launched the first-ever BMW i7 M70 xDrive and the diesel variant of the all-new BMW 7 Series – 740d M Sport. The diesel 7-Seater 740d M Sport is locally produced at BMW Group Plant in Chennai, while the all-electric BMW i7 M70 xDrive is available as a completely built-up unit (CBU). Prices (ex-showroom) BMW 740d M Sport – Rs 1.81 Crore BMW i7 M70 xDrive – Rs 2.50 Crore Both cars are offered with standard two-year warranty and unlimited kilometers. The battery in BMW i7 M70 xDrive is covered by a warranty valid for eight years or up to 160,000 kilometers. BMW 740d M Sport The BMW 740d M Sport comes with LED DRLs with BMW Crystal lights & Swarovski crystals. The centre of the front is dominated by an illuminated kidney grille. It features an adaptive air suspension, M Sport design package, comfort access system, automatic tailgate, soft-close function for the doors and a four-zone climate control. It also has a big 31.3-inch screen for the second-row occupants. ...

Tata Motors has recently launched the updated versions of the Harrier and Safari SUVs in the country. At the time of the launch, the homegrown automaker announced prices of limited variants. Now, full price list of the new Tata Harrier and Safari facelift have been revealed. While the Harrier is priced between Rs 15.49 lakh and Rs 26.44 lakh, the new Safari is priced in the range of Rs 16.19 lakh to Rs 27.34 lakh (ex-showroom). Both SUVs are powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine that produces 170PS of power and 350Nm of torque. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque convertor automatic. The Harrier manual version is claimed to return an ARAI certified fuel economy of 16.08kmpl, while the automatic model delivers 14.60kmpl. The Safari’s manual and automatic variants claim to return 16.30kmpl and 14.50kmpl respectively. New Tata Harrier Price List Manual Variants Price Auto Variants Price Smart 15.49 lakh Pure+ 19.99 lakh S...