KIA Picanto scores a perfect zero in Latin NCAPLatin NCAP performs crash-test on the KIA Picanto and it scored a duck. Well, how does it matter to us? It's because Picanto shares its platform with Gi10. Latin-NCAP has accused KIA-Hyundai group of double standards (3-stars G-NCAP 2017). We have witnessed similar results from various manufacturers scoring well in the European market and fail in the Indian market. | Good news! Hero MotorCop to sell, develop Harley-Davidson bikes in IndiaA new contract for the Indian market has been signed between Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson. The official distributor of the American brand in India has joined hands with Hero MotoCorp. According to this new agreement(s), Hero MotoCorp will sell and service Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Also, Hero MotoCorp will develop and sell a range of premium bikes under the Harley-Davidson name. | Audi to soon take control of BentleyPre-Pandemic Bentley has been going through quite a revival in the luxury car market, following a turnaround plan and record-breaking sales that resulted in a €65-million profit. But, the COVID-19 pandemic has struck the global automotive industry hard, and it is clearly reflected in the way that the Volkswagen Group has been reshuffling its various subsidiaries and brands. |
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe bookings open for IndiaBMW India has opened pre-launch bookings for the 2 Series Gran coupe for a sum of INR 50,000. The new beast from the BMW line up will be launched on 15th October 2020. Upon booking the vehicle one can claim complimentary Taj Experiences Gift Card worth INR 50,000. | Triumph Trident concept revealedTriumph has revealed the Trident concept which was the first time showcased back in August. The bike has reached the final stage of testing. The naked bike will be hosting a brand-new steel frame. The Trident features a swingarm-mounted hugger for the number plate as seen on this test mule. The Trident will be powered by a three-cylinder unit. | Audi Q2 Bookings OpenAfter teasing the Q2 back in September, Audi has opened bookings for the upcoming SUV. The SUV is based on the MQB platform and to be powered by a 2.0-liter TFSI Quattro engine with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The interior will feature Audi’s signature MMI Navigation Plus infotainment system along with 12.3-inch virtual cockpit, panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting. |
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BMW 4 series convertible: Folding soft top.The 2021 BMW 4-Series now comes with a folding soft top, instead of a folding hardtop like the previous generation. The soft-top roof shaves 40 per cent of the weight of the hard top panels. Keep the top-down and you’ll still have 255 litres of trunk space. A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder is what moves it from 0-62mph in 5.9 seconds. | Genesis GV70 teased: The luxurious SUVThe Korean automaker apart from sharing the images has largely been silent on the details. All we know it packs in rear-wheel-drive platform and the prototypes will undergo final testing locally for about a month. The GV70 picks most of its design cues from the elder GV80. Under the hood, a turbocharged 2.5-liter and 3.5-liter gasoline engines and a 2.2-liter diesel. | Alpina B8 Gran Coupe spied munching the NurburgringGerman tuner Alpina spotted testing the B8 Gran Coupe. Alpina has been hinting that it might launch a model based on the 8-Series, and now it's clear one is coming. Under the hood, the upcoming Alpina B8 Gran Coupe will be powered by the same 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, but in a higher state of tune. |
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Land Rover Defender Official Debut (India) on 15th OctoberLand Rover to launch the Defender in India on 15 October 2020. The rugged off-road SUV will be made available multiple variants. The pricing of the Defender is at Rs 69.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings for the SUV commenced earlier this year. Powered by a 2.0-litre Ingenium petrol engine that produces 296bhp/400Nm. | Audi R8 Green Hell EditionAudi pays tribute to the victories at the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring. The automaker celebrates the victories with a unique, model which is limited to 50 units and wears Tioman Green paint. Inside, there’s a plethora of Alcantara on the steering wheel, knee pads, center armrest, instrument cluster hood, while the floor mats feature a “GREEN HELL R8” logo. | Is that a BMW M4 GTS on test?New spy-shots of a BMW on test popped up recently. Is that the M4 GTS? The vehicle has four, center-mounted exhausts in an odd, two-tier arrangement. There's a wing on the back rather than the tiny trunk lid spoiler from the standard M4. Surely whatever is cooking at BMW is exciting. |
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Audi Q2 launch soonAudi India recently teased the Q2 SUV ahead of its launch. Based on the MQB platform the Q2 shares the platform with Volkswagen T-Roc. Q2 could be offered with 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, producing 188bhp and 320Nm of torque. Mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission sending power to all four wheels. It may be a CBU product. | VW ID.4 interior teasedThe German automaker revealed the interior of the upcoming ID.4 before its launch. Well VW has no plans for India for now. The Volkswagen ID.4 features a small digital instrument cluster, an infotainment system, more. The seats are upholstered with leatherette and ArtVelours, eco-friendly microfibre material from 20% recycled plastic. | TATA Nexon XM(S) introducedNexon is now made available with a new trim level XM(S) for the price of 8.36 lakhs. The new variant offers Electric Sunroof, auto headlights, rain-sensing wipers and steering-mounted controls. It was previously speculated to be Nexon DCT but sadly no. The Nexon is now the cheapest vehicle in the segment to offer Sunroof. |
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2021 Range Rover tests at NurburgringJLR group has started testing the fifth-generation Range Rover. The MK5 was spotted undergoing a handling test at Nurburgring. The new flagship will be rivaling the Mercedes GLS, BMW X7, Bentley Bentayga. Being placed on the MLA platform it can carry an option of electric, hybrid, and gasoline powertrain. | Aston Martin spotted munching miles at Green HellAston Martin the brand known to people for its presence in 007 movies are snapped testing the DBS GT Zagato. The British manufacturer known for making some stunning cars like DB11 which looks gorgeous and are swift on performance like Vulcan are back at it.
The company has come together with the Italian brand Zagato to make many amazing cars like DB4 Zagato, Shooting Brakes version of Virage and Vanquish and now the Aston Martin DBS GT Zagato. In the Blue shade the Zagato looks magnificent! | Nissan Magnite revealedAfter the world premier of Nissan Magnite, the company has revealed its interior of the Magnite concept. Nissan is betting big on this sub-four meter compact SUV.
From the images revealed one can notice the red-black theme throughout the vehicle. The interior has a honeycomb design pattern seen on the dashboard and seat. The dual tone dashboard houses a 8-inch floating touchscreen. The three control knobs appear to have a LED display in them which is a nice touch. |
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Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan on testAfter the EQC the EQS will be another offering from the Mercedes-Benz stable. While the vehicle will be rivaling the likes of Tesla Model S the limo is expected to provide the luxury levels of the legendary S-Class. The EQS will be using the Modular Electric Architecture and house in dual electric motors on the front and rear axle for the AWD setup. The range could be close to 700kms and supported with modern quick charge support.
The EQS was also spotted testing alongside two Tesla Model S. | Lotus SUV spiedLotus is in the mid of developing its first SUV with the help of its parent company Geely who also owns Volvo and Lynk & Co. While Lotus management did confirm about an SUV but, the SUV spied looks very similar to Lynk & Co. SUV. It's may be used for hiding something under its skin since the spied vehicle doesn't look anything like the patent filed by Lotus... | Jeep launches the Compass Night EagleJeep has launched the Compass Night Eagle with the tag line 'Be Fearless, Be Heard'. Night Eagle is the first Global Limited edition of the Compass to be launched in India as teased by Jeep India previously. The vehicle will host cosmetic changes and costs Rs.45,000 higher than the Longitude Plus Variant, but mechanically it will remain the same, powered by 2.0 diesel and 1.4 litre turbo petrol. The Night Eagle will lock horns with its direct Tata Harrier #Dark which looks magnificent. |
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Porsche Taycan, 'the most innovative car in the world'.Scientists at the Center of Automotive Management (CAM) recognized the electric Porsche the Taycan as the most innovative car in the world. The electric houses 27 new developments, making it the most important driver innovation in recent times. 13 of these are worlds first as per reports published by CAM under the new AutomotiveINNOVATIONS report. Apart from this Porsche Taycan has bagged in 40 international awards. Including WCOTY-2020 (world car of the year-2020). | KIA Sonet render teased.KIA motors have finally revealed the first rendered image of their third offering in India. The official image gives up an idea of what to expect from the product. Kia's signature tiger grille which makes it look sporty is prominent. Aimed towards the young buyers the design appears to be confident, evil, and cleverly ready to take on its sibling the Hyundai Venue.
Kia will soon be launching the Sonet. Stay tuned to know more. | Spied Audi Q5 at the NurburgringAudi is preparing itself to take on the Mercedes-Benz GLC and BMW X4 with the Q5 Sportback. The Q5 has been spotted at Nurburgring munching miles and screeching tires for its handling tests. The tail lamps appear to have been inspired by the companies flagship SUV the Audi Q8.
Should Mercedes-Benz and BMW be worried about this threat? Well, we will find out when this machine hits the shores. |
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Andrea Dovizioso bags in 6th place at Andalusia GP, JerezAndrea Dovizioso managed to make it to the sixth position at Andalusia Grand Prix, Jerez. The rider was at fourteenth position off the grid and managed to climb up some positions in the early stages of the race.
Due to soaring high temperatures on the track, led to many riders retired from Grand Prix. The rider from Forli manages the situation well without compromising on the race. Ducati team holds the third position in the team's standings.
Andrea Dovizioso - 6th
Danilo Petrucci - DNF | Formula 1 returns to Imola, Portimao, NurburgringAs per the new race calendar, the authorities have decided to add Nurburgring, Portimao and Imola to 2020 race season. It will be for the 1st time after '06 and '13 F1 has returned to Imola and Nurburgring. The concerned authorities have also decided to add Mugello to the list.
Excited for F1? Well then mark your calendar
✓9-11 Oct at Nurburgring
✓23-25 Oct Portimao
✓31-Oct to 1-Nov Imola | Leaked patents on a new exclusive Rolls Royce.Rolls Royce has been working on the Coupe and Drop top variation of their popular 8th Generation Phantom. This could be it. The Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe / Droptop will powered by a 6.75 litre V12 with 563 bhp and 900 Nm with a possibility of a hybrid system in the works to match Europe's new stricter emission norms. |
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Kia and Rafael Nadal extend brand ambassador partnership.Kia Motors Corporation, the major partner of the Australian Open, announced a five-year partnership renewal with tennis all-time great Rafael Nadal via a global livestream training session hosted on his official Facebook page. The broadcast gave fans the opportunity to help get Nadal back to match fitness, as he prepares for his return to the court. | The striking, powerful, all-new Audi RS 7 Sportback drives in.Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today announced the launch of the all-new Audi RS 7 Sportback in India. More versatile than ever before, the Audi RS 7 Sportback is now available as a wide-bodied five-seater and showcases improved performance along with enhanced efficiency delivered by a mild hybrid system. Highly customizable, the Audi RS 7 Sportback is priced from INR 1.94 Crore. Customer deliveries commence in August 2020. | BGAUSS begins online bookings for its electric scootersBGAUSS, from the house of RR GLOBAL, announced the online bookings for its upcoming electric scooters – B8 in LI technology, Lithium ion and Lead acid variants and A2 in Lead acid and Lithium ion variants. The online pre-booking starts on the company website, https://www.bgauss.com/, from today at a minimal booking amount of INR 3, 000/-.
The two-premium range of electric scooter BGAUSS B8 and A2 will begin on ground deliveries from August '20 starting with Pune, Mumbai, Chennai & Bengaluru. |
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