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Renault Kiger Subcompact SUV: What To Expect Renault Kiger will go on sale in India on February 15, 2021. It shares a lot with the Magnite subcompact SUV, starting from platform to powertrain options. 1,759 Views Highlights Renault Kiger shares its underpinning with the Triber and Nissan Magnite The SUV gets two petrol engines and a three transmission options Renault is all set to launch the highly awaited Kiger subcompact SUV in the Indian market on February 15, 2021. The SUV made its global debut in India last month where the French automaker gave us the first glimpse of the production-spec version of the Kiger. The production of the SUV is already underway at the company's manufacturing facility in Chennai. Moreover, the official bookings of the car will begin immediately after the launch. However, select dealerships across India are already accepting unofficial pre-bookings for the Kiger SUV.
Government To Come Up With Policy On Advanced Battery Tech For EVs: Gadkari 2,362 Views View Photos The government is planning an integrated approach to develop indigenous fuel cells in the field of EVs The Government of India is looking to adopt an integrated approach and come out with a policy to make India self-reliant in the area of advanced battery technologies for electric vehicles as also other applications according to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. Gadkari said that the next generation batteries will not only minimise vehicular pollution in India but make India a global supplier of EVs. Companies like Bajaj, Hero, TVS, Mahindra, MG Motors India, Tata Motors have already introduced their all-electric vehicles in India. In fact, the subsidies on the vehicles have seen wider adoption of these cars in the country. MG Motor India sold 1300 EVs in the country in 2020, Tata Motors too sold 2000 units of the Nexon EV in the country and the demand for the cars in only increasing. Advanced battery technology will help improve range of the cars and also the life of the battery.
Highlights Petrol rate in Mumbai is the highest among all metros at Rs. 94.93/litre Similarly, other metro cities too have seen an increase in fuel prices Petrol and diesel prices touched new record highs on Saturday after state-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) yet again hiked prices for the fifth consecutive day. As per a notification from fuel retailers, petrol price in Delhi was increased by 30 paise from ₹ 88.14 per litre to ₹ 88.44, while diesel was hiked saw a hike of 36 paise to ₹ 78.74. With the latest revision in fuel rates, it took petrol to an all-time high of ₹ 88.44 per litre and ₹ 94.93 per litre in Delhi and Mumbai, respectively. On Friday, the auto fuels in the national capital retailed at ₹ 88.14 and ₹ 78.38 respectively.
With 34 kWh of battery capacity, Polestar 1 still boasts the longest pure-electric driving range of any hybrid 60 miles which makes it usable in everyday situations as a pure electric vehicle.
Tesla To Set Up Manufacturing Facility in Karnataka Tesla To Set Up Manufacturing Facility in Karnataka 5,403 Views View Photos Highlights The manufacturing plant will be an addition over the R&D facility The chief minister of Karnataka announced this in a statement in Kannada After forming its India entity, Tesla is going to be setting up a manufacturing facility in India, in the state of Karnataka. The news comes from Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa who announced the manufacturing facility in a statement given in Kannada. "American firm Tesla will open its electric car manufacturing unit in Karnataka," Yediyurappa said in a statement. He added that an industrial corridor will be set up in the Tumkur district neighbouring Bangalore at a cost of Rs 7,775 crore.
Skoda Teases The New-Gen Fabia 0 Views View Photos Skoda has teased the fourth generation of the Fabia ahead of its world debut later this year. The company says that the new Skoda Fabia is set to make its world premiere between March and June 2021. In a silhouette image released by the company, the roofline hints at the new proportions of the small car. Now Skoda has already said that the new car is based on the Volkswagen Group's Modular Transverse Toolkit MQB-A0 platform. This platform enhances the interior space and supports the use of state-of-the-art assistance systems and connectivity features.
2021 Jawa Forty-Two: Top 5 Changes The Jawa Forty-Two gets updated for 2021, and gets blacked out engine and wheels, along with some other changes. Here's a look at the major changes. 8,160 Views Highlights 13-spoke alloy wheels with tubeless tyres and blacked out theme Re-tuned suspension, re-designed cross port flow, throatier exhaust note Jawa Motorcycles has introduced the 2021 Jawa Forty-Two, calling it the Jawa 2.1, introducing a number of updates, apparently done keeping in mind customer feedback. The latest Jawa Forty-Two features a blacked out theme, alloy wheels shod with tubeless tyres, and is available in three new colours. Priced at ₹ 1,83,942 (Ex-showroom), the changes in the 2021 Jawa 42 will be carried over to the Jawa Classic as well. Here's a look at the top 5 things that have changed on the updated Jawa Forty-Two.
Highlights Blacked out theme, alloy wheels with tubeless tyres, re-tuned suspension 293 cc engine now makes 27 bhp at around 6,800 rpm, 27 Nm at 5,000 rpm New seat cushioning, longer seat pan, redesigned side-stand Classic Legends Pvt Ltd has launched the updated 2021 model year Jawa Forty-Two, priced at ₹ 1,83,942 (Ex-showroom). The new Jawa Forty-Two gets three new colours, a blacked out theme with black 13-spoke alloy wheels with tubeless tyres, and some other minor cosmetic changes. The Jawa 42 is now available in three new colours, Orion Red, Sirius White and AllStar Black. A grey classic sport stripe now runs along the length of the motorcycle, and it also gets re-designed body graphics. Along with the blacked out theme and new colours, the Jawa 42 also gets changes in the seat, retuned front suspension, a throatier exhaust note and a redesigned cross port flow of exhaust gases from the cylinder.
Petrol prices in Delhi stand at Rs. 88.14 per litre, while diesel is priced at Rs. 78.38 per litre. At the same time, in Mumbai, petrol prices have touched Rs. 94.64 per litre, while diesel will cost you Rs. 85.32 per litre.
Detel Easy Plus EV Range Unveiled In India Detel Easy Plus EV Range Unveiled In India 1,929 Views Highlights It will launch the electric scooters in four colour options. It is planning to strengthen its range in tier 2 and tier 3 markets. Detel has unveiled a new electric two-wheeler- Detel Easy Plus at India Auto Show 2021 in Mumbai, under the 'Detel Decarbonise India' initiative. The EV brand is all set to launch its new product by April 2021 and strengthen its portfolio in the EV market in tier 2 and tier 3 markets. The company claims that the Detel Easy Plus will be the best fit for Indian roads in this price range. It will be available in four colour variants which include Yellow, Red, Teal Blue and Royal Blue.