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After launching mildly updated versions of the Polo and the Vento, Volkswagen India has announced the 'Volkfest 2019' festive season campaign. It offers discounts of up to INR 1.8 lakh on Volkswagen India's range of cars which includes the Ameo compact sedan, the Polo hatchback, and the Vento sedan. As a part of this campaign, new and existing customers can avail a host of benefits across sales, after-sales and financial services. The offerings will be available across Volkswagen India’s network Read More...

An extremely popular choice until the arrival of newer competition, the Hyundai Creta will soon get a comprehensive facelift. The next-gen Creta is already being tested in India as you read this and will carry updates which will help it to reclaim its position at the top. The current-gen Hyundai Creta's 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre diesel engines will also be replaced by a brand new 1.5-litre diesel unit, which will help the vehicle meet the upcoming BS-VI norms. Offering more value Read More...

Japanese giant Toyota has revealed its new sub-4-metre compact SUV, called the Rise. The new vehicle has spawned from Toyota-Daihatsu's DNGA platform and alongside the Rise, a badge-engineered version called the Daihatsu Rocky will also be introduced. Built for global markets and being a sub-4-metre compact SUV, it could do well in India, given the rising popularity of similarly sized vehicles here. If the Toyota Rise does come to India, it could compete with the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Read More...

For those who like taking matters in their own hands, ride-hailing platform Ola has introduced a self-drive service. It has been initially rolled out for users in Bengaluru with Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi to follow shortly. To back this new initiative, Ola intends to host a fleet of 20,000 cars by 2020, 50% more than the fleet size of the entire industry put together. With over 200 million subscribers, Ola Drive has the largest user base for a car-sharing Read More...

Isuzu unveiled the next-generation 2020 D-Max pick-up truck range in Thailand. The new model will be the second generation of the much-loved pick-up truck since its launch in 2011 globally. The D-Max is designed for both personal as well as commercial use due to its availability in multiple cab forms. Isuzu unveiled the complete portfolio of the D-Max range which includes an entry-level 2-door single cab to the flagship V-Cross model. Before its launch in India in 2020, the new-gen Read More...

Today, Mahindra and Mahindra’s Truck and Bus division, called MTB (Mahindra Truck and Bus) announced that its Blazo range of trucks has now become the market leader in terms of mileage in the trucking industry within 3 years of its launch. The Blazo range of trucks is currently selling at a premium in comparison to its rivals while maintaining its position with the launch of its latest BS-VI range of products. Apart from that, Mahindra’s Truck and Bus division is Read More...

Where major manufacturers are still taking their time to introduce fully-electric machines, startups have been at the forefront and leading the charge into an electric future for two-wheelers in India. Pune-based Tork Motors is one such manufacturer and is gearing up to launch its flagship product, the T6X motorcycle. Having raised funds from ancillaries major Bharat Forge and Bhavish Aggarwal (Founder of Ola cabs), the company has attracted funds from Mr Ratan Tata, Chairman of Tata Sons. The much-admired industrialist Read More...

The Triumph Street Triple RS is an accomplished street fighter motorcycle which is popular for offering top hardware, sweet handling and a powerful but rider-friendly 3-cylinder engine. A new 2020 model has just been revealed internationally and will go on sale in India, some time next year. However, the current-gen bike isn't a slouch or a shortchange in return for your money either and Triumph India is further sweetening the deal with a festive offer. The British brand is offering Read More...

MV Agusta recently launched its Dragster 800 RR range in India which includes three bikes in total - 800 RR, 800 RR America, and the 800 RR Pirelli. The 800 RR America is limited to only 200 units worldwide and carries a price tag of Rs 18.73 lakh which is the same as the standard 800 RR. The 800 RR Pirelli too is an exclusive version with a special paint scheme made to pay tribute to the Italian tyre company Read More...