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The launch of the Skoda Kushaq marked the beginning of the Vision IN 2.0 strategy for India. Needless to say, the strategy does not include only the introduction of new products but also an increase in Skoda's presence across the country. In fact, the Czech manufacturer has already grown its network by almost 15% since the Kushaq was launched. This has been enabled by a focused effort on expanding the network, which formed an important part of the KUSHAQ launch Read More...

The Tata Safari is already claiming to be one of the best selling 6/7 seater SUVs. Proof - Tata rolled out the 10,000th unit of the new Safari from their manufacturing facility in Pune. The 100th unit of the Tata Safari was rolled out in February 2021 meaning 9,900 Safaris were manufactured in just four months. This speaks volumes of the success the SUV is enjoying. Official Statement Speaking on this milestone, Mr Shailesh Chandra, President – Passenger Vehicles Business Read More...

Hyundai India was one of the first few carmakers to introduce an EV to our market i.e. the Kona. It has seen good sales figures until more competition in the form of Tata Nexon and MG ZS EV came in. In a bid to push electric mobility, Hyundai India is studying the potential for electric vehicles in India including the Ioniq 5.   Mr SS Kim statement SS Kim, the MD and CEO of Hyundai India recently stated that Hyundai Read More...

Most of us have developed a personal grudge against the pandemic and rightly so! Several people have lost their lives while a major chunk of us are battling our own financial crisis. Even the petrolheads aren’t spared from its brunt as it has delayed many automotive launches. Back in 2017, Bajaj and triumph announced that they will be working together to develop motorcycles under the 200-700 cc segment. It was expected that the motorcycle will hit the showrooms in the Read More...

Studds is a renowned name in the Indian riding gear industry and claims to be the world’s largest two-wheeler helmet manufacturer (in terms of volumes sold in a year). Up until now, the company has been selling a wide variety of helmets and other riding gear but for the first time since its inception, the company has launched its motorcycle riding jackets. Features The company claims that these riding jackets are designed to be a perfect riding partner in all Read More...

Honda had introduced its BigWing Topline network with the launch of the H'ness CB350. Honda has been gradually growing the BigWing network in all major cities. The first showroom was inaugurated in Gurgaon in the latter half of FY20 and the network now has over 50 dealerships across India. To add one more city to the list, Honda inaugurated its BigWing dealership in Chandigarh. Official Statement Speaking on the inauguration of BigWing in Chandigarh, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director – Sales Read More...

Hyundai Creta has been ruling the sales charts ever since it was first introduced in the Indian car market. It serves the perfect recipe for an average Indian family and its driving dynamics also make it one of the most comfortable rides in its segment. Then how can we rule out the plethora of engine-transmission combinations available with the Creta? If there is one department where the current iteration lags a little behind, it has to be its polarizing looks. Read More...

Good news for all old automobile owners  -  owners can now receive benefits in return for their old vehicle as per the new vehicle scrappage policy. To finalise the necessary information, The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has now recommended a reduction in the road tax imposed for the registration of a new car, rather than a vehicle scrapping certificate. The ministry has proposed a reduction in road tax of up to 25% for personal vehicles and up to Read More...

Aprilia has created some sort of niche for themselves in the scooter market. Their scooters are stylish, powerful and priced at a premium when compared to others. It’s a scooter which an enthusiast would go for rather than a commuter. The Aprilia SXR 160 is currently the only premium 160cc scooter in our market today and Aprilia has now expanded its range by launching the SXR 125. Let’s take a look at all the differences between the two: Design The Read More...