Hyundai Motors has launched the updated version of the sub-compact SUV Venue which now complies with the stricter BS6 emission norms. The prices for the updated model start at Rs 6.70 lakh for the petrol engine and Rs 8.10 lakh for the diesel and go all the way up to Rs 11.50 lakh(ex-showroom India) for the top spec variant. The upgrade to BS6 standards has resulted in a hike in prices by Rs 20,000 and Rs 51,000 for the petrol Read More...

To commemorate the Range Rover’s 50th anniversary, Land Rover created a giant piece of sub-zero art at its cold weather test facility in Arjeplog, close to the Arctic circle in Sweden. We would say that is one of the coolest ways to celebrate a golden jubilee by showcasing the prowess of your vehicles! The artwork in focus here is 260 metres wide and has filled the centre of the steering pad at the test track where all future Land Rover Read More...

Royal Enfield has listed the updated prices of their 650 twins, the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650. The updated prices are a result of making both the motorcycles BS6 compliant. While other motorcycles from Royal Enfield’s portfolio have received a substantial increase in their prices, the 650 twins receive a bump of Rs 9,000. This is considerably less as compared to the other products in their portfolio. The main reason behind this minor increase might be Fuel Read More...

Hero Electronix, a part of the Hero Group, has announced the acquisition of Test & Verification Solutions (T&VS), a leading provider of chip design services. The acquisition was made through Tessolve, a Hero Electronix venture and a leading engineering solutions company. The acquisition provides strong impetus to Tessolve’s chip design offering taking its overall company strength to over 2,000 engineers and thus firmly cements Tessolve as a leading end-to-end provider of semiconductor engineering services. Founded in 2008 in UK by Read More...

With the BS6 emission norms about to be enforced in less than two weeks, most manufacturers have introduced their updated cars. However, in the affordable category, some bestsellers have become petrol-only models, and now, only a handful of BS6 diesel cars are available if all you wish to spend is INR 10 lakh and nothing more. Here are your options: Ford Figo A thoroughly enjoyable car for the driver, the Ford Figo continues to offer a diesel variant in the Read More...

Harley-Davidson has revealed the prices of their most affordable street range of motorcycles which is now BS6 compliant. The street range includes Street 750 and its sportier cousin Street Rod. The prices of the street range start from 5.34 lakh ex-showroom for the Street 750 and 6.55 lakh ex-showroom for the Street Rod. We have seen the power figures change after manufacturers make their vehicles BS6 compliant but that isn’t the case with the Street cousins. The Street 750 continues Read More...

Taking a major step towards combating the ongoing coronavirus contagion, Droom, an online automobile transactional marketplace has launched Droom Health. Under the initiative, the brand will offer Antimicrobial Surface Protections shield for cars and two-wheelers. Proven to be effective against SARS and other droplet-based viruses for up to 4 months, this treatment for automobiles starts at less than INR 999. Droom Corona Shield treatment for automobiles is the technology that guards surfaces against harmful microbes by inhibiting the growth of Read More...

As the whole world is cocooned inside their homes because of the Coronavirus outbreak, it feels good to come across something positive and something which reeks of art. The art in consideration here is a Lexus UX compact SUV but what it sets it apart from the regular Lexus UX? It’s, as Lexus claims, the world’s first tattooed car. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1058"] Picture courtesy: Lexus UK's twitter handle[/caption] Lexus commissioned a London based tattoo artist who goes by the Read More...

We reported yesterday that Hyundai has unveiled the new 2021 Elantra in the USA. What will arrive in India in due time, Tthe new Elantra isn’t just a minor facelift but a shift to a new generation. A lot has changed as compared to the outgoing generation and the Elantra has come out to be a sharper car than before with changes running skin deep. So what’s new in the 7th generation of this popular sedan from the Korean manufacturer? Read More...