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07 Jun 2020

Suzuki

These BS6 scooters have become costlier in India post lockdown

To make up for the losses suffered due to the nationwide lockdown, several automakers have hiked the prices of their vehicles.

06 Jun 2020

Bajaj

#AutoBytes: Best electric scooters you can currently buy in India

In order to safeguard our environment, both consumers and automakers are slowly but steadily switching to electric mobility.

Kawasaki recalls over 1,500 units of Ninja ZX-10R

Kawasaki has issued a recall order for around 1,530 units of Ninja ZX-10R in the US due to a programming fault in the control unit which can cause the engine to backfire.

05 Jun 2020

Tata Nexon

Mahindra XUV300 diesel-manual offers a mileage of 20km/liter: ARAI

Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has pegged the fuel-efficiency of the BS6-compliant Mahindra XUV300 diesel-manual variant at 20km/liter.

04 Jun 2020

India

2021 Toyota Fortuner (facelift) unveiled: New design, more powerful engines

Toyota has officially launched the facelifted version of its premium SUV, the Fortuner, in Thailand.

03 Jun 2020

India

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe breaks cover: Check what's new

Korean automaker Hyundai has unveiled its 2020 Santa Fe. The premium SUV comes with an updated platform, a refreshed seven-seater cabin with advanced tech, and a plug-in hybrid motor for overseas markets.

03 Jun 2020

Suzuki

BS6-compliant Suzuki Burgman Street scooter becomes costlier

Suzuki Motorcycle has hiked the price of Burgman Street in India by Rs. 1,800. With the latest revision, the premium scooter is now priced at Rs. 79,700.

03 Jun 2020

Maruti Suzuki

Hyundai's best-selling Creta breaks Maruti Suzuki's decade-long record

Hyundai's newly-launched Creta has emerged as the best-selling car in India during the month of May.

03 Jun 2020

Bajaj

Bajaj Pulsar 150 Neon gets costlier by nearly Rs. 4,500

Bajaj Auto has increased the price of the BS6 Pulsar 150 Neon in India by Rs. 4,437. With this revision, the motorcycle is now priced at Rs. 90,003.

02 Jun 2020

Volvo

Mercedes-Benz launches GLE 450 and GLE 400d SUVs in India

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has launched its premium SUVs, the GLE 450, and GLE 400d, in India at Rs. 88.80 lakh and Rs. 89.90 lakh, respectively.

02 Jun 2020

Hero MotoCorp

Hero HF Deluxe kick-start launched in India at Rs. 46,800

Hero Motocorp has launched a new kick-start variant of its BS6-compliant HF Deluxe in India. It carries a price-tag of Rs. 46,800 for the spoked wheel model, and Rs. 47,800 for alloy wheel variants.

02 Jun 2020

Volkswagen

Volkswagen's premium T-Roc SUV sold out in India

German automaker Volkswagen has managed to sell all 1,000 units of its T-Roc SUV in India, in around 40 days. To recall, the premium crossover was brought to our shores in March via the CBU route.

02 Jun 2020

Honda

Honda launches BS6-compliant CD 110 Dream motorcycle at Rs. 63,000

Honda has launched its budget-range commuter bike, the BS6-compliant CD 110 Dream, in India.

02 Jun 2020

Vespa

Piaggio launches BS6 Vespa Notte 125 at Rs. 91,500

Piaggio India has launched its BS6-compliant Vespa Notte 125 scooter in India. It comes at a price of Rs. 91,492, which is Rs. 19,462 more than the outgoing BS4 counterpart.

01 Jun 2020

Kia Motors

2020 Kia Seltos launched in India at Rs. 9.9 lakh

Kia Motors has launched the 2020 version of its compact SUV, the Seltos, in India.

01 Jun 2020

Audi

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe sedan spotted testing in Pune

BMW's upcoming entry-level sedan, the 2 Series Gran Coupe, has been spotted testing on the roads in Pune.

01 Jun 2020

Kia Motors

#LeakPeek: New features of 2020 Kia Seltos revealed

As per a leaked document, Kia Motors India will add a host of new features to the 2020 version of its compact SUV, the Seltos.

#AutoBytes: Best motorcycles to buy under Rs. 3 lakh

If you have a budget of Rs. 3 lakh to spend on a new motorcycle, you can choose from a variety of roadsters, sports bikes, and some modern classics too.

30 May 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 1000

Kawasaki launches Ninja 1000SX in India at Rs. 10.8 lakh

Japanese automaker Kawasaki has launched its premium 1.0-liter sports tourer, the Ninja 1000SX, in India. The motorcycle carries a price-tag of Rs. 10.79 lakh, which is Rs. 50,000 costlier than the 2019 model.

30 May 2020

India

Toyota Fortuner (facelift) expected to be unveiled on June 4

Toyota is planning to launch the refreshed version of its premium SUV, the Fortuner, in Thailand on June 4.

29 May 2020

India

Next-generation Mercedes-Benz GLS to be launched on June 17

Mercedes-Benz will launch the next-generation GLS in India on June 17, the company's top boss in India, Martin Schwenk, has announced on social media.

29 May 2020

Suzuki

BS6 Suzuki Gixxer 250, SF 250 motorcycles launched in India

Suzuki has launched the BS6-compliant versions of its Gixxer 250 and Gixxer SF 250 motorcycles in India. The duo comes at a starting price of Rs. 1.63 lakh, which is up to Rs. 3,400 more than the outgoing variants.

29 May 2020

Volkswagen

2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Black Edition breaks cover

German automaker Volkswagen has unveiled a new trim for its T-Roc SUV. Dubbed as T-Roc Black Edition, the new variant is based on the mid-spec SE model and comes with a murdered-out look as well as added equipment.

29 May 2020

TVS Motor Company

TVS Apache RTR 160, 200 4V become costlier in India

TVS Motor Company has hiked the prices of the BS6-compliant RTR 160 4V and RTR 200 4V by Rs. 2,000, and Rs. 2,500 respectively.

28 May 2020

Renault

Datsun redi-GO (facelift) launched in India at Rs. 2.83 lakh

Nissan-owned Datsun has launched the facelifted version of its entry-level hatchback, the redi-GO, in India.

28 May 2020

Mercedes-Benz

2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet break cover

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the facelifted versions of the E-Class Coupe and the E-Class Cabriolet.

28 May 2020

India

2021 BMW 6-Series GT unveiled: Updated design, new hybrid powertrain

German automaker BMW has unveiled the facelifted version of its 6 Series Gran Turismo (GT).

28 May 2020

Kawasaki Ninja 650

2020 Kawasaki Z650 launched in India at Rs. 5.94 lakh

Japanese automaker Kawasaki has launched its BS6-compliant Z650 in India. The updated model is priced at Rs. 5.94 lakh, which is Rs. 25,000 more than the outgoing model.

28 May 2020

Apple

2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT R, C-63 Coupe launched in India

Mercedes-Benz has launched the AMG C 63 Coupe and GT R in India, at Rs. 1.33 crore and Rs. 2.48 crore, respectively.

28 May 2020

Royal Enfield

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 to be launched in June-end

Royal Enfield's much-awaited cruiser, the Meteor 350, is set to go official in India next month. In an interview with carandbike, Vinod Dasari, CEO of Royal Enfield, has confirmed that the Meteor 350 will be launched in the country by the end of June.

27 May 2020

BMW

2020 BMW 5 Series (facelift) breaks cover: Check what's new

German automaker BMW has officially unveiled the facelifted version of its luxury sedan, the 5 Series. It comes with some nifty design tweaks, upgraded mechanics, and a new plug-in hybrid powertrain on the range-topping M550i trim.

26 May 2020

Volkswagen

Skoda's five-seater BS6-compliant Karoq SUV launched at Rs. 25 lakh

Alongside the updated Rapid and Superb sedans, Skoda has launched the 2020 Karoq SUV in India. It replaces the company's Yeti model in the country and is placed below the Kodiaq, the flagship seven-seater SUV.

26 May 2020

Audi

Skoda Superb (facelift) launched, price starts at Rs. 30 lakh

Skoda has finally launched the much-anticipated 2020 edition of the Superb in India. It comes at a starting price of Rs. 30 lakh, which is about Rs. 4 lakh more than the outgoing model.

26 May 2020

Hyundai Verna

2020 Skoda Rapid launched, starts at Rs 7.5 lakh

Czech automaker Skoda has finally launched the 2020 Rapid 1.0 TSI sedan in India. The updated model, available in five variants of Rider, Ambition, Onyx, Style, and Monte Carlo, gets some new features as well as a few cosmetic changes.

26 May 2020

MG Motor

Ahead of India launch, MG Hector Plus SUV spotted testing

MG Motor's upcoming Hector Plus has been spotted testing near its Halol plant, suggesting that the premium SUV could go official in India soon.

25 May 2020

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki S-Cross (petrol) to launch soon, bookings open

In a conversation with CarandBike, a senior Maruti Suzuki India official has confirmed that the company's highly-anticipated S-Cross petrol variant will be launched in the country soon.

25 May 2020

Hyundai

Tucson (facelift) to be Hyundai's first launch after lockdown

In an interaction with Autocar, the business head of Hyundai India has confirmed that the Tucson (facelift) will be the company's first launch in the country once the nationwide lockdown is lifted.

25 May 2020

Triumph Motorcycles

Triumph starts accepting pre-bookings for the Tiger 900 in India

Triumph Motorcycles has commenced the pre-bookings for its upcoming high-end adventure tourer, the Tiger 900, in India.

25 May 2020

Honda

2020 Honda WR-V (facelift) spotted in India, launch imminent

The 2020 Honda WR-V (facelift) has been spotted at a dealership stockyard in India, hinting at its imminent launch in the country.

25 May 2020

Ducati

These premium motorcycles will be launched after lockdown ends

For motorcycle lovers, 2020 holds several surprises in store. From the Ducati Panigale V2 to Triumph Bonneville T120 Black and the BMW S1000 XR, there are many premium two-wheelers lined up to hit the Indian roads soon after the lockdown is lifted.