Maruti compact SUV christened Vitara Brezza; official sketch released

All-new compact SUV from Maruti will make its debut at Auto Expo 2016; to directly rival the EcoSport. Maruti has announced that its upcoming compact SUV for India will be called the Vitara Brezza. The sub-four-metre Vitara Brezza will be launched in the Indian market shortly after its global reveal at Auto Expo 2016 in Delhi. The carmaker has also released a teaser sketch of the SUV highlighting its styling and proportions.  With...

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New Maruti Ertiga diesel, Ciaz diesel exempt from Delhi odd-even scheme

Both SHVS tech-equipped diesel models from Maruti are classified as 'hybrids'; also benefit from the government's FAME initiative. The odd-even scheme which was implemented recently in Delhi-NCR has impacted car owners in the capital. However, this radical scheme will not be applicable to CNG, electric and hybrid vehicles, women-only cars and those belonging to top politicians. This means, a majority of the mainstream new car buyers will...

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Royal Enfield introduces nine new colours to its line-up

The new colour options will be available at the same price as the other models in Royal Enfield's range; bookings open now. Royal Enfield has added nine new colours to their existing product line-up. The nine colours include four new paint schemes for the retro Classic, three for the Bullet and one colour each for its Thunderbird cruiser and the Continental GT café racer.    The Classic 500 gets a new 'Chrome Green' and 'Classic...

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New car launches in the coming months

Here's a look at some of the new car launches and unveilings in the coming months. The new year brings with it a line-up of cars, some all-new and some updated, that will be launched in our market as the months roll by. The beginning of the year will see exciting models such as the Mercedes GLE 450 AMG Coupe, the new Ford Endeavour, the all-new Mahindra KUV100 and the Tata Zica. Here is a list of cars expected to go on sale in 2016. Mercedes...

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Maruti Alto 800, K10 get driver airbag as add-on

The option pack is offered across all trim levels of the Alto 800 and Alto K10, making it the only model in the segment to offer this feature. The Alto has joined the list of Maruti cars bringing safety features as add-ons, with the Indian manufacturer offering driver airbag as an option across all variants of the Alto K10 and Alto 800. Models such as the WagonR, WagonR Stingray, Swift, Dzire and Celerio are offered with the option pack...

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GM launches updated Chevrolet Beat at Rs 4.28 lakh

The refreshed Beat gets added safety and convenience features; top variant gets a new LTZ nomenclature. General Motors India today launched an updated version of the Chevrolet Beat hatchback at a starting price of Rs 4.28 lakh going up to Rs 5.55 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The hatchback now comes with improved interiors and added safety equipment. In terms of the safety features, the LT variant gets the addition of a driver side airbag....

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Volkswagen emissions scandal: Renault factories raided by police

Several Renault factories and sites have been raided by police in a move understood to be in connection with the ongoing emissions scandal Police have raided several Renault facilities in France, in a move understood to be in connection to the Volkswagen emissions scandal. The raids, which took place last week, were first reported by local unions but have since been confirmed by Renault. In a statement, Renault said that investigators...

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Auto Expo 2016 to see unveiling of 80 new vehicles

Over 1,500 exhibitors from over 20 countries expected at the expo's 13th edition; to be the largest Auto Expo yet. The thirteenth edition of the Auto Expo is set to be held in February and will be the largest iteration yet. While the Motor Show will be held from February 5-9, 2016 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, the Components Show will be held from February 4-7 at Pragati Maidan. Auto Expo 2016 will witness the unveiling of 80...

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Refreshed Toyota Corolla leaked ahead of unveil

Toyota Corolla to get a mid-cycle refresh soon; styling inspired by the Japanese-spec Corolla Hybrid. The current-generation Corolla was unveiled globally around two years ago and is in line to receive a mid-cycle refresh. Toyota sells the Corolla in various international markets, and the sedan gets distinct styling tweaks based on the market it is sold in.  Spy pictures of the sedan, that have surfaced in Australia, show two versions...

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Honda confirms BR-V, Accord for Auto Expo

The BR-V SUV and Accord sedan will be Honda's prime exhibits at Auto Expo 2016; Project 2&4 concept and Jazz racing concept to also be displayed. Honda has revealed its line-up for the 2016 Auto Expo. The carmaker will showcase the new BR-V SUV, the Accord sedan, the Project 2&4 concept and the Jazz racing concept at the upcoming expo.    The new BR-V will mark Honda’s entry into the popular small SUV segment that includes...

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Mahindra KUV100: First look

The KUV100 gets striking design; to come with 1.2-litre petrol and diesel engines; to be priced under Rs 4 lakh; launches tomorow. Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has released the first official pictures of the all-new KUV100, earlier codenamed the S101. The KUV100, pronounced as ‘one double oh’ in keeping with M&M’s tradition of christening its cars with names that end with an O, is a compact SUV which, as the numeric ‘100’ suggests,...

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Mercedes GLC, S-class Cabriolet to get Auto Expo reveal

The S 600 Guard and the Mercedes-AMG F1 car will also be on display at the Auto Expo 2016, along with the cars and SUVs already on sale in India. Mercedes has announced its line-up for Auto Expo 2016. The carmaker will showcase the all-new GLC SUV for the first time to the Indian audience. With the GLC, Mercedes-Benz will finally have a direct rival to the Audi Q5 and BMW X3. As the name suggests, the new SUV is based on the C-class and resembles...

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