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Jaideep Ahlawat, who has proved his acting prowess in Indian films and shows like Gangs of Wasseypur, Raazi, Paatal Lok, Three of Us, has recently bought a Mercedes-Benz GLS. The actor was seen taking delivery of the luxury car, pictures of which have been shared on social media by the dealership.
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Viral SUV: These days, a video of a car is going viral on social media. This car sometimes moves on land and sometimes floats in water like a boat. Not only this, this car turns completely while standing at one place like a tank. People are surprised to see the feats of this car on social media and are calling it an all-rounder car.
This car which looks like a Range Rover is equipped with many more features than that. Till now people used to praise the capabilities and features of Land Rover cars to run on rough and difficult roads, but in front of its capabilities even Land Rover seems dwarfed. So let's know where this car is from and where you can get it if you want to buy it.
Hybrid SUV from neighbouring country is going viral
This car viral on social media is not from America or any European country but from China. Yes, this car is the YangWang U8 SUV of Chinese car manufacturer BYD's sister brand YangWang. The company launched this car in China only last year. This is a hybrid SUV which is equipped with a diesel engine as well as lithium ion battery. This SUV can run on the road and rough roads as well as swim in water.
Land Rover may bite the dust
Yangwang U8 can take a 360 degree turn while standing at one place. With all these features, it has been included in the list of most expensive cars in China. In China, it has been launched in two editions – Premium and Off Road. The price of its Premium edition is 1,089,000 Yuan (150k USD) which is Rs 1.28 crore according to Indian currency. Currently, this car has been launched only in China but the company plans to take it to the global market as well. If this happens, it can give tough competition to even capable SUVs like Range Rover.
Electric motor fitted with the engine
Since this car is hybrid, it has a 2.0L turbo powered engine with a 49.05 kWh capacity blade battery. This car is a unique example of advanced technology. The surprising thing is that its battery has not been installed separately but it has been integrated into the frame of the car. With this kind of technology, space has been saved inside the car to provide passengers and other features. Yangwang U8 has seats for 5 passengers, while its weight is approximately 4000 kg.
Features that will blow your mind
This car can generate 880 kW of power and 1,280 Nm of peak torque. Despite weighing 4 tonnes, it takes only 3.6 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph. If we talk about speed, it can be driven at a top speed of 120 kmph. Nvidia's chip has been installed in the SUV to control electronic features. This car has 38 sensors, 3 lidar radars, 13 cameras, 12 ultrasonic radars, 5 mm wave radars and Level 2-ADAS suit safety feature. 6 large screens have been installed inside the car. At the same time, it also has features like thermographic camera and satellite phone for driving at night.
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New Delhi. To promote the sale of electric vehicles, the central government has announced a new subsidy scheme PM E-Drive. This scheme has been implemented after the FAME II subsidy scheme ended in March this year. However, only electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers and electric buses are included in this subsidy scheme, while electric and hybrid cars are out of this scheme. This scheme will remain in force till March 2025.
Under PM E-Drive, a total amount of Rs 10,900 crore has been set aside for 24,80,000 electric two-wheelers, 3,16,000 three-wheelers and 14,028 electric buses. This will be implemented as the third phase of the FAME scheme. Let us tell you that under the FAME-2 scheme, more than 16 lakh electric vehicles have been provided the benefit of subsidy.
Availability of charging stations will increase
Additionally, Rs 500 crore each has been set aside for electric trucks and hybrid ambulances, aimed at promoting EV adoption in critical service sectors and the commercial vehicle segment for the first time. The scheme for trucks will provide incentives only to those who have a scrapping certificate obtained from vehicle scrapping centres approved by the Road Ministry.
The e-drive scheme will also aim to develop a comprehensive charging infrastructure. Charging infrastructure development is also being promoted, with Rs 2,000 crore being provided for installing 22,100 fast chargers for electric four-wheelers, 1800 fast chargers for e-buses and 48,400 fast chargers for e-two-wheelers and three-wheelers.
Apart from the subsidy, the government also announced a Payment Security Mechanism Fund (PSMF) of Rs 3,435 crore for 38,000 electric buses, which will reduce financial risks for bus operators and promote electrification of the public transport network.
Those who buy electric cars will not get subsidy
Those buying private electric cars under the PM E-Drive scheme have been excluded from the subsidy. This is a big blow to India's largest electric car company Tata Motors and other electric passenger car manufacturers.
Union Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy said the aim is to achieve 10% EV penetration in the two-wheeler sector and 15% EV penetration in the three-wheeler sector by March 2026 and accelerate the adoption of EVs and set up the necessary charging infrastructure to promote clean transportation. Responding to a question about the reason for excluding electric cars from the scheme, he said GST for private electric cars is at the lower slab of 5%.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 13, 2024, 09:21 IST
New Delhi. Mahindra launched Thar Roxx in the Indian market on the occasion of Independence Day on 15 August. Now this SUV has started arriving at the dealerships. The company is going to start its test drive for customers from 14 September. If you want to take a test drive of Thar Roxx, then you can contact your nearest Mahindra dealership. Booking of Mahindra Thar Roxx is going to start on 3 October. At the same time, its delivery is expected to start from October 12.
Mahindra Thar Rocks is an upgrade of the standard model of Thar and comes with 5-seats. The company has introduced it in both 2 and 4 wheel drive options. The price of Thar Rocks starts at Rs 12.99 lakh, with the entry-level diesel model priced at Rs 13.99 lakh. The rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variant of Thar Rocks is priced at Rs 20.49 lakh. All prices are based on ex-showroom, Delhi. In the Indian market, it competes directly with Maruti Jimny. However, it will also compete with the upcoming Force Gurkha 5-seater.
Excellent in design and features
In Thar Rocks, the company has provided circular LED DRLs, projector headlamps, circular fog lights, new multi-slat grille and fender-mounted ORVMs. The SUV has been presented in a boxy design as before. Apart from this, it has dual-tone alloy wheels, black-coloured front door handles, front camera, body-coloured rear door handles mounted on the C-pillar, square LED taillights and faux skid plates.
Some of its key features include panoramic sunroof (single pan unit for mid-spec variants), large touchscreen unit, dual-zone climate control, ADAS safety suite, ventilated front seats, cruise control, automatic climate control and many more.
Petrol engine with diesel option
The Thar Rocks is powered by Mahindra's 2.0-litre mStallion turbo-petrol and 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engines, which could come with six-speed manual and torque converter automatic gearboxes. Apart from rivals like the Force Gurkha five-door, the Thar Rocks will also compete with the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, MG Astor, Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 12, 2024, 07:01 IST
Most Powerfull Car: Many cars have been made in the world. Some look as beautiful as palaces while some have unmatched power. Some have good speed while some have great mileage. But, the car we are going to introduce you to today is as powerful as it is beautiful.
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Maruti's electric car will be launched in January next year.It will be equipped with a powerful battery and will travel 500km on full charge.There is a plan to manufacture it in India and export it abroad as well.
New Delhi. The coming time is going to be of clean vehicles like electric cars. Almost all the big car manufacturers in India have launched their electric models. Now the country's largest car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki is also going to enter this race. The company can soon launch an electric car with a powerful battery and a range of up to 500 kilometers in India. The company's CEO and MD Hisashi Takeuchi has also hinted towards this.
He said Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) will launch an electric vehicle with a range of 500 km, which will be powered by a 60 kWh battery and the company will have several such products. He also highlighted the company's aim to significantly increase exports by 2030. Hisashi shared this information at the 64th annual convention of industry body SIAM held on September 10.
Electric cars will be exported from India
Hisashi also said that Maruti will also export these EVs to markets like Europe and Japan to increase customer confidence. The company will come up with a variety of solutions for its EV customers to address their concerns related to buying an EV. For this, the carmaker will use the strength of its network to provide after-sales customer support to the customers.
In the domestic market, Maruti is looking to use all kinds of technologies in its cars to tackle carbon emissions. Apart from electric and hybrid cars, the auto maker is also looking at developing models around bio-fuel and hydrogen, including technologies like hydrogen, strong hybrid, biofuel or powertrain options to reduce oil consumption and CO2 emissions.
When will Maruti's first electric car come
So far in India, Maruti has unveiled its concept electric car eVX. The company introduced it at the 2023 Auto Expo. However, this is not the final model and there can be many changes in its production model. The final model of Maruti eVX can be revealed between 14-20 January. At the same time, its launch can happen in April 2025. This car will come with modern features, such as Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), and its price can be between Rs 20-25 lakh.
What will be the features of Maruti's electric car
Maruti's electric car will be equipped with a 60 kilowatt hour (KWH) lithium-ion battery which will offer the car a range of 500 km on a single charge. If we talk about the features of the upcoming Maruti Suzuki EVX, then it can get advanced safety technology like wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, digital instrument cluster, drive modes, automatic climate control, wireless charger, ventilated and powered front seats, adjustable headrests and level-2 ADAS.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 10, 2024, 19:26 IST
National Highway Fee Amendment Rules, 2024 came into force in the country.There will be no toll for a 20 km journey on the highway.The rule has been implemented for GPS navigation based users.
New Delhi. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Tuesday announced significant changes in the National Highway Fee Rules. The new rules, called the “National Highway Fee (Determination of Rates and Collection) Amendment Rules, 2024”, introduce a zero-fee policy for the first 20 kilometres of travel on national highways. That is, you will not have to pay any toll for a journey of 20 kilometres.
This provision will be applicable only for those vehicles which are equipped with Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) on-board unit. As per the latest amendment, vehicles other than those with national permit will not have to pay any fee for the first 20 kms of travel on national highway, permanent bridge, bypass or tunnel.
Toll will be charged only if the vehicle is driven more than 20 km
If a distance of more than 20 km is travelled in a day, users will be charged toll only for the actual travel distance over 20 km. The change is aimed at reducing the financial burden on drivers for short journeys, while maintaining a fair fee structure for longer journeys.
The order issued by the ministry said, “Under the Global Navigation Satellite System based user fee collection system, the driver, owner or person in charge of a motor vehicle other than a national permit vehicle using the same section will be charged zero-fee for travel up to 20 km per direction. If the distance exceeds 20 km, then only the actual travel distance will be charged.”
Earlier, in July, the Road Ministry had announced the implementation of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)-based toll collection system on a pilot basis on select national highways as an additional feature along with FASTag.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 10, 2024, 18:17 IST
Save up to Rs 3 lakh on Tata Motors cars.Bumper offer on petrol, diesel, CNG and electric vehicles.Highest discounts on Nexon, Safari and Harrier.
Tata Motors Festive Offers: Tata Motors has announced festive season discounts on its cars. The company is offering generous discounts on its petrol, diesel, CNG and electric vehicles. According to CNBC TV18, the maximum discount on electric cars is Rs 3 lakh, while the maximum discount on ICE cars is Rs 2.05 lakh.
The company is offering this offer on cars during the entire festive season till 31 October 2024. Apart from the discount on cars, the company is also offering an additional customer benefit of Rs 45,000, which will be available on select models and variants. With this, customers planning to buy a Tata Motors car in a month or two can save lakhs of rupees. Let us know what are the offers on Tata Motors cars.
Discount up to Rs 2 lakh on petrol, diesel and CNG cars
The company is offering a discount of up to Rs 2.05 lakh on its ICE models. This discount will be available till October 31, 2024 i.e. Diwali. The company has included many of its popular vehicles in this campaign. That is, the company is offering bumper discounts on these vehicles. Tata Motors is offering bumper discounts on its popular vehicles Tiago, Tigor, Altroz, Nexon, Harrier and Safari. The amount of discount varies depending on the model and variant.
The biggest discount is being offered on Tata's flagship SUV Safari. The company is offering a discount of up to Rs 1.80 lakh on this. A discount of up to Rs 1.60 lakh is being offered on the Harrier SUV. Similarly, the company is offering a discount of up to Rs 80,000 on its compact SUV Nexon.
A discount of Rs 65,000 is being given on Tiago, Rs 30,000 on Tigor, Rs 45,000 on Altroz, Rs 80,000 on Nexon, Rs 1,60,000 on Harrier and Rs 1,80,000 on Safari.
Bumper discount on electric vehicles too
The price of Nexon EV has been reduced by up to Rs 3 lakh, while Punch EV is getting a discount of up to Rs 1.20 lakh. At the same time, offers of up to Rs 40000 are being given on Tiago EV. Apart from the price cut, Tata is also offering free charging facility for six months at more than 5,500 Tata Power charging points across India.
According to Tata Motors, the discounts and offers on all vehicles during the festive season vary according to the model and variant. For more information, customers can contact their nearest Tata dealership.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 10, 2024, 15:29 IST
Many advanced features updated in the new Hyundai Alcazar.It is equipped with many modern features like Level-2 ADAS, dual screen.Scorpio-N is a direct competitor to Kia Carens.
New Alcazar Vs Scorpio-N: Mahindra dominates the C-segment SUVs larger than 4 meters in the market. The company sold 43,277 SUVs last month, of which Scorpio-N was the top seller with 13,787 units. The powerful look and low price of Scorpio-N makes it the best car in this segment. The price of Scorpio-N starts at Rs 13.85 lakh and goes up to Rs 24.54 lakh (ex-showroom). However, there are some shortcomings in it due to which this powerful SUV looks dwarfed in front of the new Hyundai Alcazar.
The new Hyundai Alcazar is priced between Rs 15 lakh and Rs 16 lakh (ex-showroom). Its design is great as well as it has been introduced with more than 70 connected car features and advanced safety features, making it a strong alternative to the Scorpio-N in the segment. Let's know what are the features in the 2024 Alcazar that make it the best 7-seater SUV in this segment.
Connected LED DRL Setup
Like the Creta, the new Alcazar has a front and rear connected LED DRL light setup. The company has given this SUV a modern look by breaking the conventional design. Its DRL lights will definitely attract your attention when they are lit at night. Please note that this type of DRL light setup is not available in any variant of Scorpio-N.
Level-2 ADAS
Level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) is now becoming a common feature in C-segment SUVs. In the Indian market, vehicles like Tata Safari Mahindra, XUV 700, Toyota Innova Highcross are coming with Level-2 ADAS. The company has also provided Level-2 ADAS in the new Alcazar, which the company calls Smart Sense. It has advanced features like lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking. However, this feature is not available in any variant of Mahindra Scorpio-N. Due to its lack, Scorpio-N has also received poor safety ratings in many countries.
Over 70 connected car features
More than 70+ BlueLink connected car features have been provided in the new Alcazar. It also has smartwatch and smartphone connectivity. This premium SUV has 270+ embedded VR commands, which come with Hinglish and 135 Hindi voice commands. It also supports 10 regional and 2 international languages.
Dual screen setup
The Alcazar facelift has a dual-screen setup, which includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.25-inch digital driver display. This feature is also becoming common in C segment SUVs. Let us tell you that the dual-screen setup is not yet available in Mahindra Scorpio-N.
8-way power adjustment for front seats
Alcazar is also a step ahead of Scorpio-N in terms of seat arrangement and passenger comfort. It also has 8-way power adjustment for the front seats. Alcazar has an electric boss mode which allows the passenger sitting in the rear seat to adjust the front passenger seat. Such a feature is not currently available in any variant of Scorpio-N.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 10, 2024, 13:32 IST
New Delhi. Many efforts are being made to promote electric vehicles in the country. However, their acceptance among people is low due to their higher price compared to petrol vehicles. The price of electric two-wheelers has come down due to the start of manufacturing of electric vehicles and components in the country itself, but electric cars are still very expensive. Highways and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has raised the issue of the price of electric vehicles and their sale many times.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari says that the price of electric cars will be equal to that of petrol cars in the next 2 years. Their sales will start increasing as the price will become affordable for the common man. Nitin Gadkari has been in favor of electric mobility for a long time. Speaking at the 64th ACMA Annual Session, Gadkari emphasized on measures to make electric vehicles affordable for the general public.
Road safety is also a matter of concern
Gadkari also reflected on the skepticism he received from major automobile manufacturers a decade ago. “Ten years ago, when I was pushing for EVs, the automobile giants in India did not take me seriously. Now, they tell me that maybe they have missed an opportunity,” Gadkari said. He stressed that the industry's outlook on EVs has changed significantly.
During his address, the minister also urged automobile companies to contribute to road safety initiatives through their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes. He emphasised that road safety remains a key concern for his ministry, as poorly designed and engineered roads are one of the major causes of accidents in India.
Subsidy is needed to promote e-vehicles
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also said that he is not against giving additional subsidies or incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) if the Finance Ministry or the Industry Ministry decides to implement them.
Gadkari said, “I am not against any additional subsidy or incentive for electric vehicles. If the Finance Minister and the Industry Minister want to give more, I have no problem.”
However, he pointed out that incentives would not be needed after two years, as by then the cost of EVs is expected to be at par with petrol and diesel vehicles. Nevertheless, he confirmed his openness to any further incentives during this transition period.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 9, 2024, 19:51 IST
China's Xiaomi launches cheap electric car.When launched in India, the price could be Rs 3.47 lakh.This car is capable of running 1200 km on full charge.
New Delhi. China is rapidly gaining its foothold in the electric vehicle segment. The company has developed battery-related technology that charges faster and provides longer range. Last year, China's Bestune brand Xiaomi launched a small electric car. Through this, the company is trying to increase its share in the micro-EV segment.
Shaoma will compete directly with Wuling Hongguang Mini EV. The demand for micro electric cars is the highest in China. The price of Bestune Shaoma is between 30,000 to 50,000 yuan (about Rs 3.47 lakh to Rs 5.78 lakh). It is expected that it will soon be launched in the Indian market as well, where it will compete directly with Tata Tiago EV and MG Comet EV.
Bestune showcased the Shaoma at the Shanghai Auto Show in early April 2023. It offered both hardtop and convertible variants. Currently, the hardtop variant is on sale, while the convertible variant has not been confirmed to be available for sale in the future.
This car has a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which makes it modern. The dashboard has an attractive dual-tone theme, which makes it even more stylish. The dual-tone color scheme of Xiaomi is such that it looks inspired by an animation film. It has large square headlamps with rounded edges, which make its profile attractive. Apart from this, aerodynamic wheels have been used in it, which can be helpful in increasing its range.
Bestune is based on the Shaoma FME platform, which includes dedicated chassis for electric vehicles (EVs) and range extenders. Earlier, a ride-hailing EV called NAT was also built on the same platform. The FME platform has two sub-platforms: A1 and A2. The A1 sub-platform is suitable for subcompact and compact cars with a wheelbase of 2700-2850 mm, while the A2 platform is used for cars with a wheelbase of 2700-3000 mm. Under this platform, the range of EVs can be 800 km and the range of range extenders can be more than 1200 km. Both platforms support 800V architecture.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 9, 2024, 19:31 IST
The French carmaker is struggling with low sales in India.Basalt Coupe became the company's best performing car.579 units of Basalt sold in August 2024.
New Delhi. French carmaker Citroen's position in India has not been very strong so far. Looking at the sales figures, it seemed that the company might shut down its operations in the Indian market as its sales were continuously falling. But now the Basalt SUV (Citroen Basalt) has performed brilliantly, breathing new life into the company's sales. Its tremendous sales in August 2024 have taken the company's total sales figure past 1,200 units.
Two petrol engine options are given in Basalt. The first is a naturally aspirated 1.2 liter petrol engine, which gives 81 bhp and 115 Nm of torque. It is available only with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The second is a 1.2-liter turbo-petrol engine, which generates 108 bhp power and 195 Nm torque. It comes with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. In India, it competes with models like Tata Curve as well as Maruti Grand Vitara, Honda Elevate, Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta. Now let's take a look at the company's sales report.
Citroen's sales were highest in August
The chart above shows Citroen's sales report for the last 6 months, from which it is clear that as soon as the Basalt SUV was launched, the company's sales jumped sharply. If we look at the report of August 2024 only, then it has been the highest sales month in the last six months. The biggest contribution to this sale is from the Basalt Coupe SUV.
The company's total sales stood at 1,275 units, of which the Basalt Coupe SUV alone sold 579 units. This is a clear indication of the sudden increase in the company's sales. It seems that Basalt has given a new direction to the company, because in the last five months, Citroen's sales were around 500 units only. But with the launch of Basalt, this figure has reached above 1,200 units.
What is the price?
This clearly shows that the Basalt SUV has given a boost to Citroen's sales. Now it will be interesting to see whether this surge is just a result of the launch of Basalt or whether the sales of the company's other cars will also grow at the same pace in the coming months.
Talking about Citroen Basalt, its price starts from Rs 7.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 13.83 lakh (ex-showroom).
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 9, 2024, 18:50 IST
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Keeping in mind the safety of the passengers, the new Alcazar has been provided with features like 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, All-Wheel Disc Brakes, Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold and 360-degree camera with Blind View Monitor. Advanced features like Level-2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) such as Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control and Autonomous Emergency Braking have also been provided in the new Alcazar.
After the launch of Thar Rocks, discount came on Thar standard model.The starting ex-showroom price of Thar is Rs 12 lakh 99 thousand.Up to Rs 1.75 lakh discount is being given on this SUV.
Mahindra Thar Discount: If you have been planning to buy Mahindra Thar for a long time, then now this is the best opportunity for you. Since the launch of Mahindra Thar Rocks, the company has been giving discounts on Mahindra 3 Door Thar. Let us know how much discount is being given on different variants of Mahindra Thar on the occasion of the festive season.
The starting ex-showroom price of Mahindra Thar is Rs 12 lakh 99 thousand. At the same time, the price of its top variant goes up to Rs 20 lakh 49 thousand (ex-showroom). Now the company is giving a discount of Rs 1 lakh 50 thousand on Thar. This discount is being given on all 2WD and 4WD petrol and diesel variants.
How much discount is available on which variant?
Customers can get benefits of up to Rs 1.35 lakh on the AX Optional Diesel Manual 2 Wheel Drive variant of Thar. At the same time, benefits of up to Rs 1.75 lakh are being given on variants like Thar's LX Petrol Automatic 2 Wheel Drive, LX Petrol Manual 4-Wheel Drive, LX Diesel Manual 2-Wheel Drive, LX Diesel Manual 4-Wheel Drive, LX Petrol Automatic 4-Wheel Drive and LX Diesel Automatic 4-Wheel Drive.
Mahindra Thar: Engine and Performance
Talking about the powertrain of Mahindra Thar, its diesel engine is 2184 cc and 1497 cc while the petrol engine is 1997 cc. It is available with automatic and manual transmission. The mileage of Thar is 15.2 km/liter depending on the variant and fuel type. Thar is a 4 seater and its length is 3985 (mm), width is 1820 (mm) and wheelbase is 2450 (mm).
The company is selling the Mahindra Thar 3-door variant in 3 engine options, which include 1.5 liter CRDe diesel, 2.2 liter mHawk diesel and 2.0 liter mStallion petrol. The 1.5 liter diesel engine is mated to a manual transmission while the 2.2 liter diesel and 2.0 liter petrol engines are offered with manual or automatic gearbox options.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 9, 2024, 12:03 IST
Car Discount In September 2024: Festivals are about to start in the country and before that car companies have started giving discounts on their cars. However, this time car companies are not giving 20,000 or 40,000 rupees but discounts of up to 12 lakh rupees. Let us tell you that during festivals in India, the last 2-3 months of the year are such in which there is a huge sale of cars. In such a situation, car companies launch new cars and also the cars in dealership stock are sold with huge discounts.
Before the upcoming festive season, car companies have started wooing customers by giving discounts. In such a situation, many companies from Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai to Tata, Mahindra, Toyota, Renault are giving huge discounts on their vehicles this month. Let us know how much you can save on buying a new car in September 2024.
Up to Rs 57,000 discount on Maruti cars
Maruti Suzuki has recently reduced the prices of mini segment cars like Alto K10, S-Presso by up to Rs 6,500. Maruti's hatchback cars like S-Presso, Alto K10, Wagon R, Celerio sold at Arena showrooms are getting discounts of up to Rs 57,000 in September. This includes consumer offers, exchange bonus and showroom offers. There is an offer of up to Rs 35,000 on Swift model. Apart from this, there is also a chance to save money on Dzire, Brezza, Ertiga, Eco and Tour S.
At the same time, there are offers ranging from Rs 15,000 to Rs 1 lakh this month on cars like Renault, Ciaz, Ignis, Baleno, Invicto, Grand Vitara and Jimny sold from Nexa showrooms.
Opportunity to save Rs 2 lakh on Hyundai car
In September, you can save from Rs 20,000 to Rs 2 lakh on Hyundai cars. This month, there is a cash discount of up to Rs 2 lakh on Kona Electric Car (Hyundai Kona EV Discount) and Tucson Diesel (2023 Hyundai TUCSON Diesel). Up to Rs 48,000 discount is available on Hyundai Grand i10 Nios. Which includes Rs 35,000 cash discount, Rs 10,000 exchange bonus and Rs 3,000 corporate bonus. A total discount of up to Rs 45,000 is available on Hyundai i20 with manual transmission this month.
Tata Safari gets a discount of Rs 1.40 lakh
Talking about Tata cars, the company is offering discounts on its best selling SUV Nexon, Safari, Harrier and Tigor. You can save Rs 16,000 on Nexon this month. On Safari, a discount of Rs 50,000 to Rs 1.4 lakh is being given. On Tigor, you can save up to Rs 90,000.
12 lakh discount on Jeep car
The company is offering a bumper discount on Jeep Grand Cherokee during the month of September. According to a news published in the news website gaadiwaadi, if you buy Jeep Grand Cherokee in the month of September, you will get a cash discount of Rs 12 lakh. Customers can contact their nearest dealership for more information about the discount.
(Note: The discounts, bonuses and offers available on these cars sold at the showroom during September may vary depending on the location. In such a situation, it is advisable that before planning to buy any of these vehicles, visit your nearest showroom and get information related to the September offer.)
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 8, 2024, 19:18 IST
New Delhi. The wait for Hyundai Alcazar Facelift (2024 Hyundai Alcazar) is going to end tomorrow i.e. on 9th September. On Monday, the company is going to launch the updated model of its 7-seater SUV in the Indian market. The company has started its booking for a token amount of Rs 25,000. All the information about this SUV has come out even before its launch.
Hyundai Alcazar Facelift will be offered in four variants, including Platinum, Signature, Prestige and Executive. This car will be offered in six and seven seater layouts. Apart from this, customers can choose their favorite color from eight exterior paint schemes. These include Atlas White, Abyss Black Pearl, Ranger Khaki, Fiery Red, Robust Emerald Pearl, Starry Night, Titan Gray Matte and Atlas White color with Abyss Black Roof.
There will be no shortage in features
In terms of the facelift model, the company is going to provide a lot of features along with updated design. The top-spec version of the new Alcazar will be equipped with many new features including a large panoramic sunroof, digital instrument cluster, large infotainment screen with wireless smartphone connectivity, dual-zone climate control, 360-degree surround camera, level 2 ADAS suite, wireless charger.
Two engine options will be launched
Talking about the engine, this three-row SUV will be equipped with two engine options. The company is offering a 1.5-litre turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. While the petrol engine will come with a six-speed manual and a seven-speed DCT gearbox, the diesel engine will come with a six-speed manual or a six-speed torque converter unit.
Once launched, the new Alcazar will continue to compete with the MG Hector Plus, Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700, Toyota Innova Crysta, Kia Carens and Toyota Innova Hycross.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 8, 2024, 16:42 IST
After starting the car in the morning, it should not be driven immediately.It is very important to increase the cold running life of the car's engine.30-40 seconds of cold running increases both the engine life and mileage.
New Delhi. Many people complain that their car is not too old, but it has started having many problems. Actually, there are many precautions regarding the car which people generally do not know and they keep making the same mistake again and again, the effect of which starts showing on their car after some time.
In the morning people are in a hurry to go to office or work and in this hurry we forget to do what is very important for the car. But from starting the car to driving, there are many things which if paid attention to can increase the life of the car's engine. Often many people start the car and leave, but if you give only 40 seconds to your car at this time, then the chances of engine problems are reduced by 90%. Most people ignore this and regret later. So let's know what you should do first after starting the car in the morning.
Do this work for 40 seconds in the morning
Let us tell you that after starting the car in the morning, it should be idling. Idling means running the engine without putting the car in gear. Actually, when the car is parked overnight, the engine oil collects at one place inside its engine. But when we idle the engine for a while after starting the car, the engine oil reaches every part inside and the engine gets lubricated. When we start the car immediately and start driving, the engine is not lubricated properly. Due to lack of lubrication, the internal parts wear out, which reduces the life of the engine.
However, if you allow the engine to warm up for just 30-40 seconds after starting the car, the engine performance improves and the car also starts giving good mileage.
RPM meter gives indication
You can look at the RPM meter to know whether the lubrication of the car's engine is done properly or not and when to stop idling. After starting the car, the needle of its RPM meter remains around 1000 RPM. You do not have to put the car in gear at this time. During this time, wait for the RPM to come down below 1000. In a few seconds, the RPM will come between 700-800, then it is okay to put the car in gear and drive.
If your car is parked for a long time and you are going to drive it, then in this situation also you should follow this rule. This keeps the engine lubricated and the parts do not get damaged.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 8, 2024, 13:33 IST
During the festive season, many dealers sell bad cars to people.To avoid this, PDI must be done before taking delivery of the car.Along with inspecting the car in PDI, you can also check its documents.
New Delhi. The festive season is about to start in the country. In such a situation, many people have started planning to buy a car. Many of these people will also be buying a car for the first time and this will be the first car in their family. In such a situation, people expect that they get the full value of the car they are buying. But it is also important to keep some things in mind while buying a new car. Let us tell you that many times dealers sell defective cars to people under the guise of festive season. Due to which later customers have to face a lot of trouble in getting it fixed. If you have also booked a new car and are waiting for delivery, then keep some things in mind before taking delivery of the car.
Here we are telling you what precautions should be taken before buying a car. How to deal with the car dealer and why Pre Delivery Inspection (PDI) is necessary before taking delivery of the car from the showroom and how it is done. Let's know…
Dealers hand over defective cars to the showroom
There are four ways in which dealers sell defective cars at the showroom
(1) Car dealers keep test models of some cars in their showrooms which are used to give test drives to customers. These cars get damaged due to being driven by many people and some of their parts also get damaged. Dealers cleverly repair these cars and sell them to new customers.
(2) There are some vehicles that get damaged during transportation or have dents on their exterior. Some dealers repair these cars and sell them without informing the customer.
(3) Due to low demand, cars often remain parked in the dealer's stockyard. Due to the effect of weather, these cars start rusting, the paint gets damaged and the tyres also start getting damaged. The dealers hide all these defects and sell the cars to the customers.
(4) Sometimes the waiting period for some variants of vehicles is long. In such a situation, the pressure to complete the supply of vehicles increases. Vehicles supplied in a hurry have some defects, which are later repaired and sold to the customer.
Why is PDI necessary and when should it be done?
PDI means Pre Delivery Inspection. This is a process in which inspection facility is available before the delivery of the car. In this, the interior, exterior, engine and all the features of the car are checked to see if they are working properly or not. By doing PDI, it can be known whether there is any problem in the car or not. The car dealer knows in advance what the problem is in the car and how to hide it from the customer before delivery. Therefore, PDI of the car should be done before the car is registered.
The dealer himself does the PDI. After a thorough check, a PDI badge is put on the car, which indicates that the car is ready for delivery. Before taking delivery of the car from the dealer, the customer can also do the PDI of the car himself and check everything at his level.
Know how to do PDI…
First of all, make a checklist. In this list, note down every point to be checked in the car like- engine, exterior, interior, tyres, features, paint of the car etc. The advantage of this list will be that no thing will be missed.
Check the exterior like this…
-Walk around the car and see if there are any scratches or dents in it. Pay special attention to the bumper and the edges of the car.
–To hide small scratches, dealers polish the car. These scratches become visible after washing it once or twice.
–For this, try running your hand over the entire body of the car. This will help you spot any dents or scratches. This will make the paintwork visible.
-Look at the body from a very close and side angle. This will show the color difference if it has been re-painted somewhere.
–Look carefully at all the corners of the car such as door edges and panel gaps, edges around windows and the front bumper.
–When a car is parked for a long time, the tyres become flat. Even new car tyres can get worn out.
–Check all four tyres, also check the rim and alloy wheel. Check the stepney properly, also check the jack and other tools.
Check the interior like this…
–Check the dashboard, upholstery, seats and glovebox thoroughly inside the car.
–Remove the floor mats and check if there is any moisture or dirt in the carpet.
–Also check all the mirrors of the car to see if there are any cracks or scratches in them.
–Check all the switches in the car. Make sure they are working properly or not.
–Switch on the air conditioner (AC) and check if the cabin cools down quickly.
Engine, Odometer and Fuel
–Open the bonnet of the car and check its fluid levels. Engine oil, coolant, brake fluid and windscreen washing fluid should be filled.
–Start the engine and let it run for a while. Check under the bonnet for any leaks or unusual noises or vibrations.
– Apart from this, keep your foot on the accelerator pedal and accelerate two or three times and listen to the sound of the engine. Black smoke is not coming out of the engine.
–The odometer reading of a new car should not be more than 30-50 km. If the reading is more than 30-50 km, then talk to the dealer about it.
Also verify the car documents
–Check all the papers of the car like- registration certificate, insurance cover, manuals, warranty card, roadside assistance number and service book.
–Take 'Form 22' from the dealer and check it. It contains the information of the car's engine number, chassis number and the month and year of car manufacturing.
–Check if the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Engine Number and Chassis Number of the car matches with the documents provided by the dealer.
take a test drive
–Take a test drive once with the dealer representative. During the test drive, check the steering, gear shifter, brakes and suspension of the car.
–Make sure that the car is not making too much noise and check if the car is not vibrating too much. Also notice the engine noise.
Make a video of the inspection
Register the car in your name only after checking everything. Keep an eye on the car after registration. Do not let the car go back inside the service center. If the car has to be sent inside, send it with another car. If you want to be more secure, make a video of the entire inspection.
Also know these important tips…
-If the dealer refuses to do PDI then understand that there is something wrong with the car. You can refuse to buy such a car.
–If any major problem is found in PDI then it is wise not to buy such a car. This will not lighten your pocket in the future.
–The biggest advantage of doing a pre-delivery inspection is that you avoid buying a bad or damaged vehicle.
–Many times, due to a small mistake, one has to suffer loss or has to visit the showroom again later.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 7, 2024, 19:19 IST
New S+ and S(O)+ sunroof variants of Exterior launched.Both variants are equipped with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine.The micro SUV is equipped with more than 40 advanced safety features.
New Delhi. Hyundai's micro SUV Exter has now been launched in a cheaper sunroof variant. The company has launched the S+ and S(O)+ variants of Exter. The price of S(O)+ has been kept at Rs 7.86 lakh and the price of S+ has been kept at Rs 8.44 lakh (ex-showroom). With the arrival of the new variant, the sunroof feature in the Exter manual has become cheaper by Rs 37,000 and in the AMT version by Rs 46,000. The ex-showroom price of Exter in India is between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 10.43 lakh.
Both variants have a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. Hyundai has introduced the S+ variant with automatic transmission and the S(O)+ variant with manual transmission. According to Hyundai, all variants in the sub 4-metre micro SUV segment have been provided with 6 air bags. It competes with cars like Maruti Ignis, Nissan Magnite, Renault Kiger, Citroen C3 and Maruti F-10.
Over 40 advanced safety features
Hyundai has provided more than 40 advanced safety features in the Exterior to set a benchmark in safety, 26 of which are available across all variants. Many segment first safety features include TPMS (Highline) and burglar alarm. The car features headlamp escort function, auto headlamps, child ISOFIX seat, rear defogger and rear parking camera. It also gets 60+ Blue Link connected features along with dual dash cam and home-to-car Alexa that supports Hinglish voice commands.
According to Hyundai, the Exter is the first car in the micro SUV segment to feature a smart electric sunroof with voice command and a dashcam with dual (front and rear) cameras. It also has a 2.31-inch LCD display that can be connected to a smartphone.
The dashcam also supports full HD video resolution. Users can take pictures with both the front and rear cameras. The dashcam offers different recording modes like Driving (Normal), Event (Safety) and Vacation (Time Lapse) for multiple recordings.
Exterior Design
Talking about the design elements of the car, its front has H-shaped LED daytime running lights (DRLs), which are connected by a thin black strip. The company has given a new grill with a unique design in the car. LED projector headlamps are available on it. These projector headlamps are covered in two square shaped cases.
The front face is completed with skid plates and 'EXTER' badges. Diamond-cut alloy wheels fitted in blacked-out wheel arches give the car a sporty look. If we look at the side profile, the car gets a floating roof design, bridge-type roof rails and side body cladding. Features like H-shaped LED tail lamps and funky alloy wheels are also provided in it. Exter is available in 6 single and three dual tone colors.
Two petrol engine options
There are two engine options to power the Hyundai Xter. The first is a 1.2 liter 4 cylinder naturally aspirated Kappa petrol engine, which is E20 fuel ready. It generates 82bhp of power and 113nm of peak torque. This engine is also being offered in Hyundai's Grand i10 Neos, i20 and Aura. With this engine, the option of 5-speed manual transmission (5MT) and Smart AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) is available.
The second is a 1.2 liter 4 cylinder bi-fuel Kappa petrol CNG engine, which is tuned with a 5-speed manual transmission. The company claims that the car gives a mileage of 19.2 kmpl in petrol and 27.1 kmpkg in CNG.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 7, 2024, 16:01 IST