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  To create 1,000 new IT jobs by the end of 2021 - Will be the largest digital hub outside North America and MEMA zones Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has announced its plans to establish a global digital unit in the city of Hyderabad. With this initiative, the car manufacturer pledges on investing $ 150 million on building and developing the facility adopting emerging technology and digitalizing all its operations.  The digital hub named as ICT India, will be the brand’s largest such centre outside of North America and EMEA region. It aims at recruiting 1,000 new employees by the end of the year 2021 and focus on building strategic powers in technology areas such as connected vehicle programs, artificial intelligence, data accelerators, and cloud technologies.  With the addition of this new facility, FCA intends to widen its footprint in the country. It already has its headquarters in Mumbai which employs over 3,000 employees whereas the company’s engineering and produc...

  -Will be underpinned by new MRA2 platform -Expected to launch sometime in 20 The next-generation Mercedes C-Class has been under testing for quite some time now. We brought you the spy images of the early prototype model earlier in May this year. This time round more clear pictures of the W206 production-ready model has surfaced wearing less disguise than before.   The new spy shots reveal more details of the upcoming model which will be based on the company’s new MRA2 platform sharing components with the EVA (Electric Vehicle Architecture) platform underpinning the future generation of all EQ models. Visually, the new fifth-generation C-Class mimics the current C-Class featuring single-slat grille and air intakes on either side of the front bumper. It is expected to let go of the xenon pair headlights for a complete LED unit inspired from the recently launched S-Class. The side profile bears no cover and we can spot the sloping roofline with the body crease line now moved a...

-First Indian to win a Formula 2 race -Mick Schumacher steals F2 championship title  Jehan Daruvala makes India proud after scoring his first Formula 2 win at the Sakhir Grand Prix sprint race. Although the championship was crowned by Mick Schumacher, Daruvala was the first Indian ever to win an F2 race. It was a nail-biting contest between the pole sitter – Daniel Ticktum, Daruvala and Mick Schumacher as the dramatic race began. Jehan Daruvala sprinted from the second position from the grid followed by Schumacher taking the third place. As the race progressed, Schumacher made a bold move from the outside of both the racers taking the lead position. A few corners later, Ticktum retained his command as Schumacher slipped to the second spot. A calm but intense Daruvala made an exceptional move and eventually got past Schumacher taking the second place. As the laps passed by, Schumacher lost his pace and slumped behind the duo of Daruvala and Ticktum. With less than ten laps to go, Da...

  - Altroz Turbo to make 110bhp from its 1.2-litre motor - Will be offered with a seven-speed DCT automatic - Expected to be launched in India in early 2021 Tata Motors is set to launch the Altroz Turbo in India, which will be powered by a Tata Nexon-sourced 1.2-litre turbo-petrol motor. But, besides the Altroz Turbo, Tata Motors will also introduce an automatic transmission option in the premium hatchback. The latter was recently spied for the first time. The automatic gearbox in the Altroz Turbo will be a seven-speed DCT unit. Unlike the commonly used dry-clutch units from the likes of Volkswagen and Hyundai, the DCT automatic in the Altroz Turbo will be a wet-clutch unit, which will be sourced from the German component maker, Schaeffler. Earlier, Tata Motors was considering a Punch-Powertrain sourced DCT unit for the Altroz. The Altroz Turbo is likely to develop a maximum power of 110bhp and 150Nm from its 1.2-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol unit. In addition to the seven-spe...

  - Benefits available in the form of exchange and year-end offers.  - Offers valid till 31 December 2020 Nissan India has announced special benefits on its official website up to Rs 65,000 on its SUV – Kicks. These advantages are in the form of exchange benefits and year-end discounts. The validity of this scheme is valid only till 31st December, 2020 or till the stocks are available.  Potential customers can avail these benefits with an exchange offer of Rs 50,000 and an additional year-end discount of Rs 15,000. It is to be noted that the former benefit can be availed only at NIC enabled dealerships and may vary across variants and location.  There are no year-end offers on the GT-R and the newly launched Magnite. Nissan Kicks is offered with a choice of two petrol engines. The 1.5-litre petrol motor available with a five-speed manual transmission develops 105bhp and 142Nm of torque. While the potent 1.3-litre turbo petrol produces 154bhp and 254Nm of peak torque....

  A few Toyota dealers are offering huge discounts on a range of products this month. These benefits are available in the form of cash discounts, exchange bonus, and corporate discounts. The Toyota Yaris can be availed with a cash discount of Rs 20,000, an exchange bonus of Rs 20,000, and a corporate discount of Rs 20,000. The pre-facelift versionsof the Innova Crysta is offered with a cash discount of Rs 15,000 and an exchange bonus of Rs 20,000. Discounts on the Toyota Urban Cruiser are limited to an exchange bonus of Rs 20,000. There are no discounts on the Fortuner, Camry, and the Vellfire. Last month, the company launched the Innova Crysta facelift, details of which are available here. The brand is also working on the facelifted Fortuner which is expected to debut in the next few months.                                                       ...

  Likely to be a 1.2-litre unit -Could be sold with the turbo tag A test mule of the Tata Tigor, with full camouflage, has been spotted doing the rounds and the latest word is that this could be a test vehicle for a turbo petrol version of the compact sedan. It is expected to be launched once the Altroz turbo petrol has arrived. The turbo engine in question is expected to be a 1.2-litre unit and will most likely produce 100Nm and 140Nm as compared to the naturally aspirated unit’s 84bhp/113Nm. A six-speed manual is expected to be standard as a part of the deal. Hyundai offers a turbo petrol engine with all its A-segment and B-segment cars as will Renault with the Triber. It is expected to become a wide choice for buyers in this part of the market in the future.  The Tata Tigor Turbo (If it’s called that) will rival the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS as well as other compact sedans like the Maruti Dzire, Honda Amaze and Ford Aspire in their lower and m...

  - Maruti Suzuki sells 9,557 units of the Ertiga in India in November 2020 - Mahindra Bolero takes the second position with 6,055 unit sales last month - The Renault Triber takes the third place with 4,809 unit sales in November 2020 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is a popular name in the MPV segment and also a bestseller in its segment. Interestingly, the Ertiga was also a leading seller in the MUV (Multi Utility Vehicle) segment in November 2020. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga has registered 27 per cent growth in sales with 9,557 unit sales last month as compared to 7,537 unit sales in the same period last year. Mahindra Bolero takes the second position with 6,055 unit sales as against 5,127 unit sales in the same period last year, thereby registering a growth of 18 per cent. Renault Triber manages to claim third place with 4,809 unit sales in November 2020 as against 6,071 units sold in November 2019. The premium offering from Maruti Suzuki, the XL6 takes fourth place even after an impressive grow...

-XV and XV premium trims witness highest demand -40 per cent bookings received via the online portal Nissan India introduced the Magnite last week with an introductory price of Rs 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Within just five days of its launch, the compact SUV has garnered over 50,000 enquiries and 5,000 bookings across the country. The booking amount is fixed for Rs 11,000 and to know more about the variant-wise price of the car, tap here. Out of the total bookings made, the top variants, XV and XV Premium amounts for 60 per cent of the lot. To read more about the variant-wise features of the Magnite, click here. The CVT transmission is exclusively available with the 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine and accounts to 30 per cent of the total bookings. Widely accepting the new normal, 40 per cent bookings made were through the digital channels of the brand.  The new Magnite is available with two petrol engine options. A 1.0-litre NA petrol making 70bhp and 96Nm torque and a more ent...

  - Fuel prices have increased in the past few weeks - Indian Oil Corp recently launched 100 octane petrol, priced at Rs 160 per litre Fuel prices have witnessed a steady hike with each passing day for the past few weeks, and the prices have hit a new high. Petrol and diesel now cost Rs 90.30 and Rs 80.47 per litre, in Mumbai respectively. The fuel prices have witnessed a hike across the country, with customers in the national capital having to shell out Rs 83.71 and Rs 73.88 per litre of petrol and diesel, respectively. In Bengaluru, a litre of petrol costs Rs 86.47 while a litre of diesel will set you back by Rs 78.27.                                                                      Thankyou!!

  NEW CARS USED CARS REVIEWS & NEWS Search HomeNews7 Units Of MG Gloster Delivered In A Day At Cochin 7 units of MG Gloster delivered in a day at Cochin Authors Image Aditya Nadkarni December 07, 2020, 02:45 PM IST 1,685 Views 7 units of MG Gloster delivered in a day at Cochin - MG Gloster is available in four variants - The model is sold out for 2020 MG Motor India has delivered seven units of the Gloster full-size SUV in Cochin, Kerala. The model, which was launched in India in October 2020, was introduced with introductory prices starting at Rs 28.98 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). MG received 2,000 bookings for the Gloster following which the brand increased the prices of the seven-seater SUV, resulting in a hike of Rs 1 lakh. The company stated that the flagship model was sold out for the year. MG sold 627 units of the Fortuner and Endeavour rival last month, and you can read the complete sales report here. The MG Gloster is offered in four variants that include Super, Smart, Sh...

  Select Renault dealerships in India are offering discounts on all products in the last month of 2020. Customers can avail of benefits in the form of cash discounts, exchange bonus, and corporate discounts. The RXS CVT variant of the Renault Duster is available with a cash discount of Rs 20,000, an exchange bonus of Rs 30,000, and a corporate discount of up to Rs 30,000. The turbo-petrol variants as well as the NA petrol RXS and RXZ variants of the model get an exchange bonus of Rs 30,000 and a corporate discount of up to Rs 30,000, each. Discounts on the Renault Kwid include a cash discount of Rs 15,000, an exchange bonus of Rs 15,000, and a corporate discount of up to Rs 9,000. The RXL variant of the hatchback gets an additional cash discount of Rs 5,000. The Renault Triber is offered with a cash discount of Rs 10,000, an exchange bonus of Rs 20,000, and a corporate discount of up to Rs 10,000. The AMT variants of the model can be availed with an additional cash discount of Rs 1...

  - Creta seven-seater to launch in India in second half of 2021 - Will rival the new Mahindra XUV500 It's a well-known fact that Hyundai is working on the Creta seven-seater for quite sometime now. In fact, the SUV has been spotted testing on multiple occasions in Korea. Now, if you are wondering when is the Hyundai Creta seven-seater is expected to launch in India, we can confirm that the SUV will be launched in the country in the latter half of 2021. In fact, our source reveals that the Creta Seven-seater will go on sale towards the end of next year. Once launched, it will rival the likes of the upcoming second-generation Mahindra XUV500 and the soon-to-be-launched Tata Gravitas. The seven-seat SUV is expected to be longer than the Creta, and is expected to sit on a longer wheelbase in order to accommodate the extra row of seats. Previous spy shots have revealed that it will feature unique styling at the rear, which is likely to be less polarizing than the Creta. Now, although H...

  Expected to launch in India in 2021 -To be available in a four-wheel-drive setup Jeep had unveiled the 2021 Compass facelift recently at the 2020 Guangzhou Auto Show in China. The updated model with subtle cosmetic changes and refreshed interiors is likely to make its way to India in the coming year. Along with the Compass facelift, the rugged version of the SUV – Trailhawk is also likely to debut in the country in its latest avatar. The upcoming Trailhawk has been spotted in its production-ready form overseas and it looks similar to the one seen at the China expo. On the front, the off-road oriented SUV looks muscular and robust with new sleek LED headlamps with integrated LED DRLs. The signature front grille is finished in black with an additional plastic mesh under the grille. The short bumpers have been reworked with repositioned fog lights with red/black decal on the bonnet and trademark front tow hooks.  On the side, is the noticeably increased ground clearance and new...

  - Tata Nexon EV clocks 1,000 sales in a period of three months - The company launched the model back in January 2020 The Tata Nexon EV has surpassed the 2,000 unit sales milestone. In over 10 months since its launch, the sales of the model have reached 2,200 units as of November 2020. After rolling out the 1000th Nexon EV in August this year, the car clocked in another 1,000 sales units in three months (Sept-Nov 2020).  Tata Motors claims that the Nexon EV has emerged as the best-selling electric car in India. Currently, the company is believed to be leading the EV segment with a 74 per cent market share. The brand also introduced an e-mobility ecosystem known as the Tata uniEVerse to closely leverage the strengths and experience of other Tata Group companies and create a viable EV environment. Powered by Tata uniEVerse, consumers will have access to a suite of e-mobility offerings including charging solutions, retail experiences, and financing options.    Speaking...

  - Maruti Suzuki sells 18,498 units of the Swift in the country  - Back in June, Maruti Suzuki celebrated Swift’s 15th anniversary in India Maruti Suzuki Swift is a popular name in the hatchback segment in India. Back in October, the Swift hatchback was the highest selling car in the country. Riding high on its success, the Maruti Suzuki Swift has once again emerged as the highest-selling car in November 2020 with 18,498 unit sales. The Baleno premium hatchback from Maruti Suzuki is the second bestseller in the country with 17,872 unit sales, followed by the Wagon R with 16,256 unit sales in November 2020.  Maruti Suzuki Alto, slips down to the fourth position with 15,321 unit sales. Back in June, the Swift hatchback celebrated the completion of 15 years in India. The hatchback was first launched in 2005 and it heralded the start of the premium hatchback segment in India. With each generation of Swift being crowned an ICOTY winner, it is the only car to win this prestigi...

  - Jaguar’s 550bhp supercharged 5.0-litre V8 features a revised torque output; does 0-100kmph in four seconds - Top speed is now higher at 286kmph, benefits by lower emissions, offers improved fuel efficiency and gets uprated braking capabilities - Revised exteriors and newly crafted interiors for a sportier but comfier cabin Thanks to the latest enhancements by the Jaguar SV team, the new F-Pace SVR is now faster, more dynamic and more refined. The updates are delivered by a combination of new hardware and the move to Jaguar’s advanced Electronic Vehicle Architecture (EVA 2.0) and include motorsport-inspired design details, a luxurious and performance-focused interior and the latest connected convenience technologies. The new F-Pace SVR is available exclusively with Jaguar’s 5.0-litre V8 supercharged petrol engine that produces 550bhp and 700Nm torque; an increase of 20Nm. This increment allows it to accelerate from 0-100kmph in four seconds, which is three-tenths faster than bef...

  New Fabia is expected to be based on the MQB A0 platform - Likely to go on sale in Europe in H2 2021 - Skoda may launch the Fabia in India in 2022 The Skoda Fabia is an exciting nameplate in the European markets, and also the one that graced the Indian market between 2008 and 2013. The Czech carmaker is now working on an all-new fourth-generation model, which was recently spied testing in Europe. Spy shots of the test mule show that the new Fabia has taken design cues from the Skoda Scala, and the new Octavia. It gets sleeker headlamps upfront and slender-looking split taillights, with both expected to be full-LED units. It also seems to have grown in size, compared to the second and third-generation models. Like the latest-gen Volkswagen Polo, the new Skoda Fabia is expected to move the modular MQB A0 platform from the existing PQ26 architecture. This new platform should offer more space, refinement and comfort, and improve the super mini's driving dynamics. Although the interio...

  - Hyundai Creta continues to lead the SUV segment with 12,017 unit sales in November 2020 - Hyundai sells 9,265 units of the Venue compact SUV - Hyundai sells 9,096 units of the i20 in November 2020 Hyundai introduced the new-generation Creta SUV in India earlier this year. The Hyundai Creta continues to be the bestseller in the SUV segment with 12,017 unit sales in November 2020. The compact SUV from Hyundai, the Venue has emerged as the second bestseller for the company with 9,265 unit sales. The recently launched premium hatchback, the i20 has emerged strong with 9,096 unit sales in November 2020.  Interestingly, the Hyundai Creta continues to be the bestseller in the segment even with a price hike of up to Rs 61,900 in October. The 1.5-petrol EX manual variant is now costlier by Rs 61,900. While, the other petrol and diesel variants witnessed a hike of Rs 11,900.  The Hyundai Creta is available in three BS6 engine options - a 1.5-litre MPi petrol (six-speed MT/IVT),...

  Nissan Magnite is available in four variants across eight colours -Customers can choose from two powertrain options The prices of the Nissan Magnite sub-four metre SUV have been announced, starting at Rs 4.99 lakh (introductory prices, ex-showroom, Delhi). The introductory prices will be valid for bookings made up to 31 December, 2020. The model is available across two powertrains, four variants, and eight colours, details of which are available here. The new Nissan Magnite will be offered with a 1.0-litre NA petrol engine and a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine. A five-speed manual unit is standard while the CVT unit is offered exclusively with the latter. Feature highlights of the Nissan Magnite include projector headlamps and fog lights, L-shaped LED DRLs, dual-tone alloy wheels, silver skid plates and roof rails, puddle lamps, and squared wheel arches. The model receives safety features in the form of dual airbags, ABS with EBD, speed-sensing door lock, reverse parking sensors, t...

  TKM reports 2.4 per cent Y-o-Y growth in sales -Bidadi plant lockout affects monthly production and sales Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced its sales report for the previous month of November. The car manufacturer has managed to record 8,508 unit sales in the festive month; thereby registering a 2.4 per cent growth over the same period last year. However, when compared to the monthly figures of 12,373 units in October, 2020, the company has suffered a slight dip in the overall monthly sales. The recent lockout due to strike by the labour union at the Bidadi plant in Karnataka explains the interrupted production and weak sales performance of the carmaker. TKM says that it has observed a 10-13 per cent rise in consumer orders and a subsequent 12 per cent increase in retail sales. It further aims to fulfill the rising market demand and customer orders by channelising the available resources. Meanwhile, the Japanese car manufacturer has introduced the new Innova Crysta last ...

 MG clocked a growth of 28.5 per cent Y-o-Y - The company launched the Gloster in October MG Motor India has reported retail sales of 4,163 units during November 2020, recording a growth of 28.5 per cent compared to the same period last year. The company continues to receive substantial bookings, with the Hector and Gloster clocking 4,000 and 2,500 bookings last month. The MG Hector brand, which includes models such as the Hector and the Hector Plus, witnessed a sale of 3,426 units in November 2020, reflecting a sales growth of six per cent, compared to the same period last year. The Gloster full-size SUV achieved a sale of 627 units in its first month after its launch, while the sales of the ZS EV stood at 110 units last month. Commenting on the sales performance, Rakesh Sidana, Director, Sales, MG Motor India, said, “Buoyed by continued festival demand and the sustained demand for the Hector and ZS EV alongside the successful launch of the MG Gloster, we have recorded 28.5 per ce...

  Green NCAP is an independent organisation that rates cars based on energy efficiency and emissions - Kona Electric is the second battery-EV from Hyundai’s stable to be awarded the maximum five-star rating, following the Hyundai IONIQ Electric in 2019 The Hyundai Kona Electric has been granted a five-star rating, the highest score possible, in the all-electric subcompact SUV segment from Green NCAP. The rating was based on three parameters; clean air, energy efficiency and greenhouse gases.  As a zero-emissions vehicle, the Hyundai Kona Electric received top marks for clean air and greenhouse gases. Likewise, it also ranked high on energy efficiency. Sources state that out of the 24 vehicles rated this year, the Kona Electric is just one of the two vehicles that attained the maximum score, which in itself, says a lot.  In its report, Green NCAP wrote, “As with all other pure EVs, there are no tailpipe emissions, so the car is assured of maximum points for ‘Clean Air’ and...

  Hyundai Motor India exported 10,400 units last month - The company recorded a Y-o-Y growth of 9.4 per cent Hyundai Motor India recorded a domestic sale of 48,800 units, while the export numbers stood at 10,400 units. The cumulative sales figures for the month of November 2020 hence stands at 59,200 units. The past month also saw Hyundai registering its highest ever sales for the month of November. Hyundai India sold 44,800 units in November 2020, and compared to the same period last year, the company achieved a growth of 9.4 per cent. The brand launched the third-gen i20 in India last month, with prices starting at Rs 6.79 lakh (ex-showroom, all India). We have driven the new i20 and you can read our review here. Commenting on the strong November sales performance, Tarun Garg, Director (Sales, Marketing and Service), HMIL said, “Building on the strong sales momentum that was driven by festive demand this year, Hyundai Motor India continues to build high customer excitement throug...

  All vehicles to be delivered in plastic wrapped ‘Safety Bubble’ -It aims to reduce physical contact and promote touchless delivery experience Tata Motors has introduced a new health safety norm while delivering its vehicles to customers. This initiative called as ‘Safety Bubble’ is the latest addition to the company’s ‘Sanitised by Tata Motors’. Under this program, the cars ready for delivery are wrapped in a transparent air bubble at the dealerships before they are handed over to the respective owners. All the cars are thoroughly cleaned and sanitised before packing them inside the safety bubble. As per Tata, the Safety Bubble will further help in reducing physical contact thereby maintaining the social distancing norms laid down by the Government. The size of the Bubble is sufficiently large to accommodate hatchbacks to SUVs and protect them from unwanted contagion. Meanwhile, Tata Motors has also marked quite a few remarkable records in the past months. The Indian manufacturer...

   Maruti Suzuki registers 1.7 per cent y-o-y growth in total sales  - The car manufacturer witnessed positive growth in OEM and export sales Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), the largest car manufacturer of the country has logged a total sale of 153,223 units in November 2020. As against the sales records in November, 2019, the company has registered a growth of 1.7 per cent in the current year. Out of the total sales figures, the domestic sales accounted for 1,38,956 units and 5,263 units for OEMs. Additionally, the company posted export sales of 9,004 units. The sales chart of the company is broadly divided into Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles. Under the category of passenger cars, the sub-segment of mini and compact cars (Alto, S-Presso, Celerio, WagonR, Ignis, Baleno, Swift, Dzire) recorded sales of 98,969 units in November, 2020 which is a decline of 5.1 per cent as against the sale of 1,04,319 units in the same period last year. The mid-size Ciaz sed...

  - Kia sold 21,022 units last month - The Sonet registered sales of 11,417 units         Kia Motors India registered total sales of 21,022 units in November 2020, as the brand posted a growth of 50 per cent over the same period last year. The Kia range of products in India currently includes the Seltos mid-size SUV, Carnival luxury MPV, and the Sonet compact SUV. We have driven the Sonet and you can read our detailed review here. Kia India sold 11,417 units of the Sonet sub-four metre SUV last month while the Seltos accounted for sales of 9,205 units in November 2020. The company also sold 400 units of the Carnival. Kia introduced the Sonet in September 2020, and the model has received more than 50,000 bookings in two months, details of which are available here. Speaking on the occasion, Kookhyun Shim, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kia Motors India said, “I am delighted to witness the wide acceptance we have received in India for our vehic...

  New Nissan Magnite will be offered in four variants and eight colours - The model will be offered with two powertrain and transmission options Nissan India is all set to launch the Magnite sub-four metre in the country tomorrow. The company had unveiled the Magnite concept earlier this year, followed by the reveal of the production ready model in October 2020.  Bookings for the Nissan Magnite have commenced on the official website and at all dealerships for an amount of Rs 11,000.  Feature highlights of the new Nissan Magnite include L-shaped LED DRLs, a large grille with chrome inserts on either side, LED headlamps, LED fog lights, roof rails, dual-tone alloy wheels, puddle lamps, and squared wheel arches. Inside, the model will receive an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Nissan Connect, engine start-stop button, fully digital instrument cluster, wireless charging, steering mounted controls, and a rear arm-rest wi...