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The Night and Day Edition is based on the RXL variants of the Triber and Kiger and the RXL (O) variant of the Kwid. It is offered in a special dual-tone (pearl white colour with black roof) colour option. These models include piano black wheel covers, grille inserts, badging, ORVMs (Kiger and Triber) and black tailgate garnish for the Kiger.
New Gen Maruti Dzire: The next generation model of Maruti Suzuki's most successful sedan Dzire is going to be launched in the Indian market soon. Before the official launch, this new model has been seen during testing, and its complete design has also been revealed.
According to Autocar India's report, Maruti Suzuki is preparing to launch this sedan after Diwali. The company has taken special care that the look of the new Dzire is different from the Swift hatchback. Dzire is the number-1 car in the sedan segment, and it will compete directly with Tata Tigor, Hyundai Aura and Honda Amaze.
These features can be found in the next-gen Desire
The leaked image reveals the new design of the next generation Dzire. It includes a larger grille, full LED headlamps, LED fog lights, new front and rear bumpers, and new alloy wheels. This updated model will also get features like a 360-degree camera, tri-arrow LED taillights, integrated spoiler on the bootlid and a segment-first electric sunroof. The interior will have beige upholstery and a dark colour dashboard theme.
The company can install Swift's engine
The new Dzire is built on the Heartect platform of the new Swift, and both cars will have many common components. The new generation Swift is powered by a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder Z-series petrol engine that generates 82 PS of power and 112 Nm of torque. This engine comes with a 5-speed manual and 5-speed AMT transmission. The same engine is likely to be used in the Dzire as well.
What will be the mileage
According to the company, the petrol manual variant of the new Swift gives a mileage of 24.8 km per liter and the petrol AMT variant gives a mileage of 25.75 km per liter. It is believed that the mileage of Dzire may be slightly less, but it is expected that the CNG variant of Dzire can also be launched.
6 airbags, cruise control and many safety features will be available
The new Dzire will get features like a new 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless smartphone connectivity, wireless charger, 6 airbags, ESP, hill hold control, auto climate control, rear parking sensor, reverse camera, cruise control, electrically adjustable ORVMs, LED headlights and LED taillights. Apart from this, the new model will also have LED DRLs and LED fog lamps.
Will be equipped with sunroof
The model seen during testing also had a sunroof, which makes it likely that the Dzire will also have the sunroof feature. The price of the new Dzire may be slightly higher than the current model. In the Indian market, it will compete with Honda Amaze and Hyundai Aura, but Dzire is at the forefront in its category and its sales are unmatched.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 17, 2024, 07:35 IST
New Delhi. Mahindra's flagship SUV Scorpio has achieved a significant milestone in sales. Recently, Mahindra has completed the production of 9 lakh units of its popular SUV from Chakan plant in Pune. The 9 lakhth car to roll out of Mahindra's plant was the Scorpio-N model, which is a new avatar of Scorpio and was launched in June 2022.
The Scorpio made its debut in India in 2002 and has received several facelifts and updates since then. Currently, Mahindra is selling both the Scorpio-N and Scorpio Classic variants in India.
How much is Scorpio selling for?
The Mahindra Scorpio is currently the company's best-selling model. The new generation Scorpio-N and the old Scorpio Classic have made it more popular than Mahindra's other SUV, the Bolero. In May, Mahindra sold 9,318 units of both the SUVs. Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director and CEO, Mahindra & Mahindra, announced this historic achievement on social media. He wrote, “Today was a very special day. We were at the Chakan plant to celebrate it with the team. It was an emotional moment to send the Scorpio N off the line.”
More features are available in Scorpio-N
The Mahindra Scorpio-N SUV is larger than the Scorpio Classic. This SUV is 206 mm longer, 97 mm wider and has a 70 mm longer wheelbase than the previous generation model. It has 18-inch and 17-inch diamond cut alloy wheels. The SUV includes features like signature double barrel LED projector headlamps, long stacked LED tail lamps, shark-fin antenna and electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs. On the other hand, the Scorpio Classic retains the design language of the old Scorpio with some updates.
The engine of Scorpio N is also powerful
The Scorpio Classic SUV comes only with a diesel engine. It has a 2.2-litre engine that generates 130 bhp of power and 300 Nm of peak torque with a 6-speed gearbox.
The Scorpio-N gets a 2.2-litre diesel engine that can generate 172 bhp and 370 Nm of torque. The torque output increases to 400 Nm in the six-speed torque converter automatic transmission variants. The lower variants produce 130 bhp and 300 Nm. Apart from this, the Scorpio-N is also available with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, which produces 200 bhp and 370 Nm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter gearbox.
What is the price?
The Scorpio Classic is priced at ₹ 12.64 lakh (S variant), while the S11 trim is priced at ₹ 16.14 lakh. The Scorpio-N starts at ₹ 13.05 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to ₹ 24.51 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-spec Z8 L AT AWD variant.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 16, 2024, 19:34 IST
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Many times in our daily life, such things come in front of us which look normal but people do not know much about them. However, when the truth of these things comes out, people get surprised. One such case is of these sticks (Marker Poles) installed in front of trucks. Many people think that these are installed only for decoration, because they are seen moving while driving. But in reality, their use is related to safety, about which most people are unaware.
New Delhi. If you are planning to buy a new car, then this festive season is going to be very special for you. More than 20 new cars are going to be launched in the Indian market in the coming 3 months. New cars will be launched from Navratri to Christmas and will be introduced with updated models and features. According to the information, in this festive season, companies are ready to spend Rs 20 lakh crore in the auto industry. The price of the cars to be launched will be between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 2.25 crore.
Looking at the demand of the customers, the auto companies are focusing on the launch of SUVs and 7 seater vehicles. Mercedes, Kia and Volkswagen are bringing premium SUVs. 80% of these cars are from the SUV-MPV segment.
The trend of SUVs is getting stronger
Car buyers are always attracted to new features. This makes the customer decide to buy a car. Car manufacturers launch new cars taking advantage of this mindset of the customer. Currently, a strong trend of SUVs is being seen. Keeping this trend in mind, companies are also preparing to attract rich customers. The market is full of SUVs as compared to hatchbacks of the same size. Customers are liking cars with airbags, sunroof, infotainment and comfortable features more. It is expected that dealers will receive attractive bookings for cars before the festive season.
12% more discount than last year
Currently, car dealers have an inventory of about 75 days, which should normally be 30-45 days. Dealers have 7.8 lakh cars worth Rs 80 thousand crores ready to be sold. The cost of maintaining these cars in the showroom is increasing. If these cars are parked for a long time, the margin will reduce to 1%. Therefore, dealers are selling these cars by giving huge discounts.
According to global automotive and intelligence firm JATO Dynamics, the average discount of vehicle companies is 12% higher this year compared to last year. There is a discount of Rs 20 thousand to Rs 3.25 lakh on vehicles. In 2023, it was Rs 25 lakh to Rs 1 lakh, which was 40-45% higher than 2022. According to the data, the average discount on vehicles right now is Rs 38,816, which was Rs 34,630 in 2023.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 15, 2024, 11:02 IST
Swift CNG Price: The country's leading car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki has finally launched its fourth generation Maruti Swift CNG in the Indian market. Earlier, the company had introduced its petrol variant, whose starting price was Rs 6.49 lakh. Now the company has also launched its CNG variant, whose ex-showroom price starts at Rs 8.20 lakh.
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New Delhi. American automobile company Ford is once again planning to establish its foothold in India. The company is considering restarting its export-oriented plant in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
A recent meeting between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and Ford officials has further strengthened the possibility that Ford may re-enter the Indian market after almost three years.
CM met Ford officials
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin met Ford officials during his recent US visit to discuss the company's decision to restart its plant in India. According to a Reuters report, Ford has also submitted a letter to the state government on the issue.
After the meeting, Chief Minister Stalin shared the information on social media platform 'X' (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “Very interesting discussion with the Ford Motors team! Explored possibilities of renewing Ford's three-decade-old partnership with Tamil Nadu to restart manufacturing in Tamil Nadu.” He also shared some pictures with this post, in which he was meeting Ford officials.
Ford's statement
Ford said in a statement that the company wants to use this plant again to produce vehicles for global markets. However, the company has not yet given official information about the vehicles to be manufactured in this plant or other details. Earlier Ford used to produce cars and engines in this plant, but after closing business in India, this plant became inactive.
Will Ford launch cars in India?
After the talks between the Tamil Nadu government and Ford, discussions about Ford's possible return to India have intensified. However, Stalin's statement makes it clear that Ford will mainly produce vehicles for export. It is not yet clear whether Ford will launch any new vehicle in India or not.
There has been speculation in the automobile industry for a long time about Ford's possible comeback, and there is talk that the company may re-enter the Indian market with its popular SUV Ford Endeavour. However, the final decision and official announcement on this is expected in the future.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 15, 2024, 06:21 IST
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If we talk about monthly sales, then 16,191 units of WagonR were sold in July 2023, that is, its sales saw a slight increase on a monthly basis. WagonR was at third place in July, while in August it stood at fourth place, which makes it clear that this hatchback is giving tough competition to the vehicles of the SUV segment and is maintaining its hold in the hatchback segment.
New Delhi. MG Motor India has finally launched its third full electric car, the Windsor EV, in India. The introductory price of this car has been fixed at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). However, there is a big twist in this. This price is only for the car, while the company will rent the battery as a “service”, which will be charged Rs 3.5 per kilometer.
Bookings for the MG Windsor EV will begin from October 3, and test drives will be available from October 13. So far, the company has not revealed the full price and delivery dates of this compact utility vehicle (CUV). The Windsor EV will be available in three variants including Excite, Exclusive, and Essence.
MG Windsor EV: Exterior
As mentioned earlier, the MG Windsor EV is a rebadged version of the Wuling Cloud EV sold in China. Inspired by the design of the Cloud EV, the Windsor EV features a sleek split headlight setup and connected LED DRLs. Its side profile looks quite simple and attractive, with flush door handles and 18-inch alloy wheels giving it a clean and modern look.
MG Windsor EV: Features are great
Inside the car, there is a massive 15.6-inch infotainment system, which is the largest in its segment and offers seamless connectivity with integrated apps like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and JioSaavn. The 8.8-inch digital instrument cluster further enhances the driving experience. The rear seat reclines up to 135 degrees, while the front electrically adjustable seats and rear AC vents add extra comfort.
One special thing is that the MG Windsor EV is the first mass-market EV to feature a stunning glass roof. Apart from this, it has premium features like 6-way electrically adjustable driver seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and 256 multi-color ambient lights. Other features include wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 9-speaker Infinity sound system, wireless phone charging, and powered tailgate.
MG Windsor EV: Battery and Range
The MG Windsor EV is powered by a 38kWh LFP battery that uses prismatic cells. The battery sends power to an electric motor that is mounted on the front axle. The motor produces 134 bhp of power and 200 Nm of torque. According to ARAI, it has an estimated range of 331 km on a single full charge. It has four drive modes: Eco, Eco+, Normal, and Sport.
MG Motor is also offering multiple charging options with the Windsor EV. This includes a 3.3 kW CCS2 connection, which takes 13.8 hours to charge the battery. Apart from this, 7.4 kW and 50 kW charging options are also available, which can charge the battery in 6.5 hours and 55 minutes respectively. The battery can also be charged with a 45 kW DC fast charger. Along with this, MG is renting out the battery as a service at a rate of Rs 3.5 per km.
MG Windsor EV: How much will it cost to run?
Suppose you travel 50,000 kms in a year with this electric car, then the battery rent will cost you less than Rs 2 lakh. That means after buying MG Windsor EV, you will pay Rs 3.5 lakh as battery subscription cost.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : September 14, 2024, 09:48 IST
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.
Tags: Auto News, Electric Car, Electric Vehicles
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.
Tags: Auto News, Electric Car
FIRST PUBLISHED : September 9, 2024, 19:31 IST