2021 BMW M5 Competition facelift launched at Rs 1.62 crore

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July 2, 2021

2021 BMW M5 Competition facelift launched at Rs 1.62 crore. This new and updated M5 is now actually about Rs 7 lakh more expensive than what we had with the current car. The current one was priced at Rs 1.55 crore.

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As for the car itself, firstly we have the exterior and the M5 gets updated styling revisions with new in line, revised grille, new Laser light headlamps with L-shaped DRLs, and revised tail-lamps. This when compared to the pre-facelift M5, has got some new and additional feature which include revised bumpers, with the rear featuring a new apron and diffuser design, along with revised exhaust tips. According to some reports, BMW gives the option to choose between the three 20-inch alloy wheels.

Moving to the insides now, the infotainment system has been updated and now it gets a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen with the latest iDrive system which actually supports both the Wireless Android Auto and Apply CarPlay connectivity with the wired options available as well. It gets all the standard kit such as adaptive dampers, M drive modes including a track mode, Laserlight headlamps, ambient lighting, the aforementioned touchscreen with smartphone connectivity, gesture control and voice assistant, a 12.3-inch digital instrument screen which is powered and heated front sports seats, four-zone climate control, wireless phone charging, hands-free parking and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system too.

While for the powertrain, it comes with the 4.4-litre, twin-turbo V8 from the outgoing performance sedan. This puts it on into an identical 625hp and 750Nm of torque. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox that channels power to all four wheels. The maker claims that this can go from a 0-100kph in just a time of 3.3sec.

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2021 Volkswagen Polo GTI facelift revealed

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Madhav Banka

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July 1, 2021

2021 Volkswagen Polo GTI facelift revealed. It retains the 204hp turbocharged petrol engine and this new updated Polo GTI gets inspiration from the eighth-generation Golf extending to a new front end. This would complete with the brand’s new light bar signature, and also a new revamped rear.

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As with the past GTI, the front-wheel-drive Polo will be driven by Volkswagen’s 2.0-liter, turbocharged petrol motor mated to a 7-speed double grasp gearbox; at this point, there is no word on the since a long time ago supposed manual gearbox choice for the Ford Fiesta ST rival. Its 0-100kph figure is promoted to be at 6.5sec.

The new Polo GTI acquires a refreshed outside plan, with ‘level of intelligence Light’ LED framework headlights as standard to go with the full-width front light bar. Another guard configuration invigorates the backside, while standard 17-inch combination wheels are accessible in another plan dependent on the one utilized by the Golf. The Polo GTI likewise gets dynamic blinkers interestingly.

As for the driving mode, it comes with three driving modes which are Eco, Normal and Sport. Volkswagen has lined up two new SUV launches for India this year, which starts with the Taigun and then there is also the updated 5-seat Tiguan.

The company’s Discover Pro and Discover Media frameworks are discretionary, and the vehicle additionally accepts Volkswagen’s new ‘advanced cockpit’ dashboard arrangement, as utilized by the Golf and ID 3. Different alternatives incorporate an all-encompassing sunroof, voice control, remote charging, Beats sound framework, and 18-inch amalgam wheels.

The 2021 Polo GTI depends on the 6th gen Polo, which is yet to go at a bargain in India. Volkswagen sold the past gen Polo GTI in India as a completely imported unit in restricted numbers. There is no information on the new Polo GTI making it to our shores at any point in the near future.

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Kia India registers a sale of 15,015 units in June 2021

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Madhav Banka

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July 1, 2021

Kia India registers a sale of 15,015 units in June 2021. Kia With this sale, they are registering over 106% Y-o-Y growth. The brand sold 8,549, 5,963 and 503 units of the Seltos, Sonet and Carnival respectively. A healthy 36% M-o-M growth indicated an improved customer sentiment after an ease in the lockdown curbs across the country.

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Commenting on the sales performance Mr. Tae-Jin Park, Chief Sales and Business Strategy Officer, Kia India said, “The last few weeks have shown signs of improved customer sentiment, and we continue to be optimistic about the future. The brand stays focused on providing the highest level of personalised customer experience and plans to strengthen the digital ecosystem with industry-first initiatives like Digi-connect. We, however, remain cognizant of the ongoing situation and are reviewing our operations week-on-week, evaluating measures to meet the demand for our vehicles.”

Mr. Tae-Jin Park – Chief Sales & Business Strategy Officer, Kia India

In the second half of CY 2021, it looks optimistic for Kia India as it rides on the healthy performance in the first half of the year. Between January to June 2021, the brand sold close to 1,00,000 units of vehicles in the domestic market. Kia’s first product in the India market– Seltos, continued its dominance in the overall sales contributing over 50%, selling close to 50,000 units. Not far behind, the Sonet registered close to 46,000 units of sales, contributing almost over 47% in Kia’s overall domestic dispatches.

Kia has said that they will continue to digitize its customer experience to redefine the entire mobility ecosystem, and network expansion with futuristic mobility services. With the growing interest towards the brand in smaller towns and rural areas, network expansion remains a crucial part of its strategies.

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Tata Motors bags order of 15 fuel cell buses from Indian Oil Corporation

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Madhav Banka

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June 30, 2021

Tata Motors bags order of 15 fuel cell buses from Indian Oil Corporation. In a press release, it is mentioned that IOCL had invited bids for supply of PEM fuel cell buses in December 2020, and Tata Motors was selected as the winner following a diligent evaluation process. All 15 buses will be delivered within 144 weeks from the date of signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

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Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Girish Wagh, President, Commercial Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors said, “We are delighted to win this prestigious tender from IOCL for it adds to Tata Motors’ rich legacy of introducing future ready technologies for cleaner and greener public transport. We have successfully supplied 215 EV buses under FAME I and won orders for 600 EV buses under FAME II. This order to supply PEM Fuel Cell buses from a company as respected as Indian Oil Corporation, further encourages our ongoing efforts on developing India-focused alternative sustainable fuels to transform the future of mobility in India.”

In addition to supplying the buses to the Research & Development Centre of IOCL, Tata Motors will also collaborate with them to undertake R&D projects and collectively study further the potential of Fuel Cell technology for commercial vehicles. This will be done by jointly testing, maintaining and operating these buses for public transport in real-world conditions in Delhi-NCR. The buses will be refuelled by hydrogen, generated and dispensed by IOCL.

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Audi India opens bookings for Audi e-tron and Audi e-tron Sportback

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Madhav Banka

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June 30, 2021

Audi India opens bookings for Audi e-tron and Audi e-tron Sportback. These electric SUVs are powered by a dual-motor setup and according to the maker both of them are each uniquely different. The Audi e-tron is a dapper, broad SUV with a well-defined straight roof. For customer who appreciate design and want to stand apart – the Audi e-tron Sportback is an athletic SUV with a robust, sloping roofline. Each of these SUVs can be booked with an initial booking amount of INR 5 lakhs.

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Commenting on the announcement Mr. Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head of Audi India said, “The future is electric and we are thrilled to open bookings for not one but two electric SUVs – the Audi e-tron and the Audi e-tron Sportback in India. The e-tron is not just one product but a brand in itself and we will launch several new models under this brand. With progress comes evolution; and the Audi e-tron and the Audi e-tron Sportback are the pinnacle of that evolution. These are not just any other cars, these are the beginning of a new era – the era of electric. These are cars from the future, for the future.”

As for the car itself, it gets best-in-class features – the Audi e-tron and Audi e-tron Sportback are full of endless possibilities. Each are powered by a dual-motor setup, the Audi e-tron and the Audi e-tron Sportback produce 300 kW/408 HP and 664 Nm of torque. It draws power from a 95kWh battery & goes from 0-100kmph in 5.7 seconds. It has 4 Zone Air Conditioner as standard, Matrix LED Headlamps as Standard and 11kW AC Home Charger to charge the car in 8.5 Hours.

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Nissan Juke Rally Tribute concept revealed to pay tribute

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Madhav Banka

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June 28, 2021

Nissan Juke Rally Tribute concept revealed to pay tribute. This concept has been revealed to pay tribute to the iconic Nissan 240Z rally car that claimed victory in the formidable East Africa Rally exactly 50 years ago.

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“The Juke Rally Tribute concept celebrates an iconic moment in Nissan’s heritage, with the participation and victory of the legendary 240Z in the East African Rally in 1971,” said Coralie Musy, vice-president of Nissan’s brand and customer experience division.

“As well as celebrating that victory, it reflects Nissan’s pioneering history in crossovers, striking design and electrified powertrains. We’re delighted to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the victory of that remarkable achievement with these striking images.”

This new Juke Rally Tribute idea draws plan motivation from the 240Z, as it includes conspicuous front bright lights, retro red outside paint with a differentiating dark hat and dashing decals on the vehicle. The Juke likewise gains bigger wheel curves to oblige bespoke rough terrain tires and sits significantly higher than the street vehicle. As this is a concept car, so we can’t expect it to be made in India and even be sold as it is just a concept model.

The maker has additionally said in the meeting idea that an advanced delivering for the time being – would include a half and half electric powertrain to give more force and more noteworthy effectiveness, and to feature the strong’s obligation to zap of its model reach.

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2021 Skoda Kushaq SUV launched in India at Rs 10.49 lakh

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Madhav Banka

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June 28, 2021

2021 Skoda Kushaq SUV launched in India at Rs 10.49 lakh. This new car comes with a base 1.0 TSI Active trim which goes for 10.49 lakh and the highest it goes it goes is Rs 17.59 lakh for the top-spec 1.5 TSI AT Style trim. Pre-bookings for the midsize SUV via its dealerships and website, with the booking amount set at Rs 35,000.

As for the pricing and variants in details, a detailed image has been attached below that mentions all the variants and their price too.

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As for the car itself, in terms of the design it features some sharp lines and prominent creases along the body. While at the rear, it has large wrap-around LED tail-lights, a faux diffuser element on the bumper, and a roof-mounted spoiler.

Moving to the insides, the interior of the Kushaq has a clean and minimal design, with a layered dash that has a free-standing touchscreen sitting in the middle. It also comes equipped the SUV with a two-spoke steering wheel. The car gets a larger 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system with support for both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as well. There are the touch sensitive buttons for the climate control, in-car Wi-Fi, wireless charger, and a sunroof, to name a few, and Skoda has given some attention to the safety features as it gets six airbags, ABS with EBD, TCS, rear-parking camera, auto headlamps and wipers, a multi-collision braking system, tyre pressure monitor, and hill start assist.

While for the powertrain, the base variant comes with a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder TSI unit that produces 115hp and 178Nm, and the other is a larger 1.5-litre, four-cylinder TSI unit that develops a 150hp and 250Nm. These get a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard. Additionally, they also get the option of automatic gearboxes – a 6-speed torque converter for the 1.0 TSI and a 7-speed DSG for the 1.5 TSI. According to the brand, the 1.0 TSI version can do the 0-100kph sprint in 10.6sec in manual form and 11.7sec in automatic gearbox guise.

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2021 Porsche 911 GTS unveiled

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Madhav Banka

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June 26, 2021

2021 Porsche 911 GTS unveiled. This new car would fill the gap between the Carrera S and the full-bore GT3. It is promised to give a ‘focused’ driving experience with an emphasis on agility. It would serve as the range-topper for the standard 911 line-up, and has been marked out visually by a raft of bespoke styling cue.

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As for the car itself, there are the newer trim accents, the wheels, the exhaust tips and the spoiler lip are all painted black, as are the dynamic LED headlights and model-unique tail-lights. Meanwhile, carbon-fibre reinforced plastic bucket seats, thinner window glass and a lightweight battery save up to 25kg as part of the optional Lightweight Package, which also deletes the rear seats and adds rear-axle steering. Otherwise, the GTS is marked out inside by liberal use of Race-Tex (Alcantara) upholstery, model badging and matte carbon fibre trim inserts.

Under the hood, it comes with Porsche’s turbocharged 3.0-litre level six motor is up from 450hp in the Carrera S to 480hp in the new GTS. It comes along with 570Nm of force that empowers the GTS roadster to break the 0-100kph run in only 3.3sec with an 8-speed PDK double grasp programmed gearbox and four-wheel drive. It can likewise be indicated with a 7-speed manual gearbox and in back tire drive design. There are slight execution varieties as per alternatives.

A bespoke suspension set-up has got from the 911 Turbo, which brings dampers which “react to dynamic changes at lightning speed”, a 10mm drop in ride stature and, for the car and the Cabriolet, Porsche’s Active Suspension Management System (PASM) as standard. The 911 Turbo’s uprated brakes are continued, as well, just like its 20-inch front and 21-inch back focus lock wheels.

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Skoda to introduce 3 new Electric Cars by 2030

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Madhav Banka

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June 26, 2021

Skoda to introduce 3 new Electric Cars by 2030. The brand has spread out another plan intend to get one of the five smashes hit carmakers in Europe, extend its EV line-up, and lessen its armada outflows by more than 50%, all by 2030.

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More about the plan, it is under the Next Level flag, the Czech brand expects to give “modern accessible mobility with everything you need and surprises you love”, through three all-encompassing goals: grow, investigate and lock-in.

Following its objective to accomplish an unadulterated EV piece of the pie of between 50 to 70 per cent in Europe by 2030, Skoda will present three new completely electric models. It still can’t seem to detail these new vehicles however has recently implied that it will follow the 2022 Enyaq Coupé with a minimal hybrid and is probably going to utilize the Volkswagen Group’s impending MEB-Lite stage for a little metropolitan EV.

Skoda is attempting to change its Czech home market into a devoted “electromobility centre point”, wherein its Mladá Boleslav, Kvasiny and Vrchlabí plants will be repurposed as creation offices for EVs and related segments. This interaction will start in 2022 when Skoda takes the creation of EV batteries in the house to supply the Enyaq iV. The firm as of now creates drive batteries for its Superb and Octavia module half breeds locally, just as units for a few models from other Volkswagen Group brands.

Besides its European-market objectives, the brand would also be needing to turn into the smash hit European maker in India, Russia and North Africa by 2030 – which has the potential for 1.5 million deals each year. As a feature of this arrangement, Skoda is set to offer the Kushaq, its new made-in-India moderate size SUV, in other developing business sectors.

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2021 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster A3 revealed

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Madhav Banka

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June 26, 2021

2021 Aston Martin Vantage Roadster A3 revealed. This is a new limited-run Aston Martin and is named Vantage Roadster, it comes with a unique design that marks the 100th anniversary of the A3, the firm’s oldest surviving sportscar. There are a lot of redesigned parts and the Vantage was commissioned by Aston Martin’s HWM dealership, which indeed is also their longest-serving retailer.

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As for the car itself now, reports say that only three models will be created, with bespoke twists enlivened by the 1921 model, incorporating a dark grille with aluminium encompass, dark outside paint and 20-inch produced dark wheels with bronze brake callipers.

Speaking of the insides, there is a very Chestnut tan cowhide and sewing highlight with the marque’s name weaved in a legacy propelled script, as found in the first one too. The Vantage’s check encompasses have likewise been projected from metal, and the first plan Aston Martin logo includes all of them.

The powertrain will continue as before as its standard partner. This also implies it’s anything but a 4.0-litre, twin-turbocharged Mercedes-AMG V8 motor that produces 510hp and 685Nm. The motor comes mated to an 8-speed programmed gearbox and the Roadster can do the 0-100kph run in around 3.5sec and proceed to hit a maximum velocity of 306kph.

While there is no confirm news about it coming to the Indian markets because there would only be 3 units made of this limited-edition car. Although, the brand did launch the new Vantage in India back in 2018, and the prices of it were starting at Rs 2.95 crore. More recently, the brand’s first SUV – the Aston Martin DBX was launched in India, with a starting price of Rs 3.82 crore. The Indian range has also got the DB11.

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