Auto Expo 2016: All you need to know

The Auto Expo 2016 being held from Feb 5 - 9 will feature over 65 exhibitors from the automotive and related industries. Being jointly organised by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) and the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), the latest edition of the Auto Expo which will be held at the India Exposition Mart Ltd (IEML) in Greater Noida from February 5-9, 2016 is expected to be the largest one...

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Supreme Court bans registration of diesel cars and SUVs over 2000cc in Delhi-NCR

Ban to be in place until March 2016 in Delhi-NCR. Here is a list of all cars affected by the Supreme Court's judgement. In an attempt to reduce air pollution levels in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR), the Supreme Court today banned registration of diesel cars and SUV's with engine capacities of above 2,000cc in both the regions till March 31, 2016.  The move follows the National Green Tribunal’s recent blanket order to curb...

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Maruti bags shareholder approval for Gujarat plant

Voting by minority shareholders for the proposal, which was a subject of much debate, took place between November 16 and December 15, 2015. Maruti Suzuki India has announced that a majority of its minority shareholders have voted in favour of the contract manufacturing agreement (with Suzuki Motor Corp) for the contract manufacturing agreement for production and sale of vehicles from the new Gujarat plant (which will commence production...

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Detroit motor show 2016 preview

Here is a look at some of the cars that have been confirmed for the 2016 Detroit motor show. The Detroit motor show 2016 will commence on January 11, 2016. Also known as the North American International Auto Show, the platform will showcase plenty of new and updated cars and bikes. Among the new cars being unveiled will be the next-generation Mercedes E-class, the Infiniti Q60 and the all-new Volvo S90 along with a variety of US-specific models...

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New Honda Accord, BR-V to be showcased at Auto Expo 2016

The new Accord will be offered with petrol and hybrid powertrain options; BR-V to compete with the Hyundai Creta and the Renault Duster. The Honda Accord sedan is all set to make its official comeback. To be showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo, the new Honda Accord will be sold in India with petrol-only and petrol-hybrid powertrain options. The current-generation Accord was earlier showcased at the 2014 Auto Expo in its pre-facelifted avatar....

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BMW to showcase four new models at Auto Expo 2016

The new BMW M2, X1 SUV, 7-series sedan and 3-series facelift will be present at the 2016 Auto Expo. BMW will unveil three new models and one facelift at the 2016 Auto Expo that'll be held from February 5-9. The line-up includes the new BMW M2, X1 SUV, 7-series sedan and the 3-series facelift. Here are a few details of the models to be showcased. BMW M2 Unveiled recently, the BMW M2 is a direct successor to the limited-run 1-series...

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Picariello and Reddy win in MRF Challenge

The race was red-flagged on lap three when Guiliano Alesi crashed. The final result was based on the combined times of the race. Indian Tarun Reddy won his first race of the MRF Challenge 2015 after beating Tatiana Calderon in race two of Round 3 of the MRF Challenge 2015 at the Dubai Autodrome. The race was red-flagged on lap three when Guiliano Alesi crashed. The final result was based on the combined times of the race before the red flag and the last five laps of the race. While Calderon crossed the finish line in first place after...

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Continental to showcase intelligent car windows at CES 2016

The technology called ‘Intelligent Glass Control’ uses special films which changes the transparency of windows through electric control signals.   Continental has developed a new technology that can darken car windows at the touch of a button. This new technology called ‘Intelligent Glass Control’ will be showcased in a demo vehicle at the Consumer Electronics Show 2016. Intelligent Glass Control uses special films which are inserted...

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Audi A3 facelift begins testing

The updated A3 sports cosmetic modifications at the front; could get the addition of a new turbo 1.8-litre engine. The A3 sedan was globally unveiled in 2013. Although not too much time has passed since then, Audi seems prepared to launch a facelifted version of the sedan. Spy shots of a camouflaged A3 undergoing test runs have been released on the internet and from what it reveals, the car has received quite a few noticeable updates. At...

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Bugatti Chiron teased

The Chiron will borrow styling cues from the Vision Gran Turismo concept; 100 orders have already been accepted. Bugatti has released a teaser image of its upcoming Veyron replacement, the Chiron, prior to its public reveal at the Geneva motor show 2016. The official teaser image shows the car under covers. Named after Louis Chiron, a former racing driver for the company during the 1920s and 30s, the new car borrows styling details from...

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Best car discounts for December 2015

Here is a look at some of the best discounts offered by dealers this month. A new month brings with it a number of discounts for customers to avail at dealerships. With the year end approaching, automakers are offering some good discounts to clear out existing stock of their vehicles. Here is a run-down of some of the best discounts you can find for the month of December. Hatchbacks Tata Bolt The Bolt makes a good choice of car...

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New Toyota Innova, first look

The ever-popular Innova grows larger and more premium. Here is a comprehensive first look at its exteriors and interior. Expected to make its way to Indian shores early next year, the new Innova is longer, wider and taller than the one it will replace. The car features a design that is a big step forward from the one currently on sale here. The minimalist look of current car makes way for a design with dozens of stylistic flourishes. However,...

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Benelli TNT 25 launched at Rs 1.68 lakh

Benelli has added its most important bike in India this far, the 250cc single TNT 25. Italian motorcycle manufacturer, Benelli has just launched the TNT 25, adding yet another option for customers to pick from in the sub-300cc space. The motorcycle is styled quite similarly to the TNT 300, with a small, dual vertically stacked headlamp, and a short wind deflector on top of it. The handlebars are quite flat in profile, and have plush palm...

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Maruti YBA compact SUV ready for launch

Maruti’s compact SUV, the YBA, is in final stages of testing; Auto Expo 2016 launch expected. Maruti has been testing its direct rival to the Ford EcoSport, the new compact SUV (codenamed: YBA) since a year. The YBA will put Maruti in one of India's most booming segments, which currently has players such as the Ford EcoSport and Mahindra TUV300. It will be positioned below the S-Cross crossover in Maruti’s line-up. However, whether this model...

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