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Audi extends warranty and service plans till June 30

Audi extends warranty and service plans till June 30. This is being done because of the second wave of the pandemic that has hit the entire country. The luxury marque’s latest move follows similar announcements by other automakers in the market, including Tata, Maruti Suzuki, Toyota and Renault.

Also read, Nissan Micra gets a major facelift overseas 

Commenting on this Balbir Singh Dhillon, Head, Audi India said, “Safety is of paramount importance to Audi India. Audi customers can rest assured that they have the opportunity to extend their plans and receive seamless services for their Audi cars.”

Audi’s standard guarantee, maintenance agreement and administration plans, which were expected to terminate in the long periods of April-June this year, will presently be valid till Jun 30, 2021. This will give necessary service to the users who were unable to get support administration and fix occupations during these months, because of the lockdowns statewide all over the nation.

While Audi has extended the warranty and the service for its customers, they recently launched new EV vehicles the Q4 E-Tron and more. More info about these new EVs can be found from the link mentioned below.

Audi reveals its Electric SUVs, the Q4 e-Tron, and Q4 e-Tron Sportback

 

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Nissan Micra gets a major facelift overseas

Nissan Micra gets a major facelift overseas. This model will initially go on sale in Mexico – where it is known as the Nissan March. It merits referencing that the past gen Micra was offered in India up until 2020 when it was suspended because of moderate deals and the market change into the BS6 time.

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The changes on this model include the front exterior styling. This updated facelift model gets a completely reworked nose with more angular looks. There is a new hood and fender design, new grille, headlamps and bumper. If you look at it, you’ll notice that it is similar to Nissan’s current global design language.

Within, the inside and dashboard configuration is additionally practically identical to the pre-update Micra that was offered in India. There is a fundamental distinction being its left-hand-drive design. Be that as it may, Nissan has added more highlights to the lodge, as the facelift gets a 6.75-inch touchscreen infotainment framework with Bluetooth network and another directing wheel with controlling mounted controls for media and communication.

The powertrain comes with a 1.6-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine producing 106hp and 142Nm. The engine can be had with either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic gearbox.

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2021 Genesis G70 Shooting Brake has been revealed

2021 Genesis G70 Shooting Brake has been revealed. This is the first model developed by Hyundai’s premium brand, specifically for the European market.

Also read, Tata Motors extends warranty with free service period for customers

The G70 Shooting Brake draws heavily on the design while looking at the sedan sister. According to the maker itself, the decision to develop a streamlined estate for European customers was made because it is “a body style firmly rooted in European automotive history and favoured by customers in the premium luxury sector”.

The vehicle has recently been spied trying and shares its styling with the cantina, with the single-piece glass bring forth reached out to meet the ‘drifting’ spoiler at the back of the bequest, trying to give it a more “athletic” profile. With a dimension of 4,685mm long and 1,400mm high with a wheelbase of 2,835mm, the G70 Shooting Brake is similar to the G70. It has a 330-litre boot, other than that it has expanded gear space by moving the boot top pivots forward. As for the powertrain details, it is offered with a 252hp, 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a 370hp, 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6, in combination with both rear- and four-wheel-drive layouts.

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Tata Motors extends warranty with free service period for customers

Tata Motors extends warranty with a free service period for customers. This extension of the warranty and free service period is valid for all the commercial vehicles that were scheduled to expire in the period of 01 April 2021 to 30 June 2021. This will be a one-month extension, applicable across all states and union territories of India.

Also read, 5-door Suzuki Jimny turbo to debut next year

Tata Motors has prioritized that the safety and health of its customers, channel partners, and the overall community. The company says that “they are committed to providing its customers with a smooth and convenient after-sales experience during these challenging times.”

Furthermore, Tata has announced some of the following extension of its after-sales and value-added services, to ensure smooth transportation of goods and essential products. The list is mentioned below for a better overview-

  • One-month extension for free services previously scheduled owing to the restrictions in many states across India, and warranty period for all commercial vehicle customers too.
  • Extension of Tata Suraksha AMC for all those with an expiry during restrictions announced across states in India.
  • One-month validity extension of all active contracts under Tata Motors Suraksha with the same for customers to avail the AMC services.
  • There is also Tata Motors helpline, 1800 209 7979, which according to the Maker has been continuously been active for the customers, to provide any after-sales assistance they may need for their commercial vehicles.

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5-door Suzuki Jimny turbo to debut next year

5-door Suzuki Jimny turbo to debut next year. There isn’t much info about the Suzuki Jimny 5-door till now, but there have been some details on the upcoming SUV. A few weeks back, reports teased that the Jimny 5-door variant’s dimensions and now some new details reveal the Jimny 5 door’s world debut timeline and even some new engine details.

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According to the new engine, it would come with a 1.5-litre K15B petrol engine that will develop around 102hp of power in some markets. This 1.5-litre engine will be similar to the one in the Vitara Brezza, S-Cross, Ciaz and the Ertiga in our market, but tuned to give a bit more torque. Gearbox options will include a five-speed manual and a four-speed torque converter automatic.

There have also been leaks about the dimensions, it will measure 3,850mm long, 1,645mm in width and 1,730mm in height. It will have a wheelbase of 2,550mm, a 300mm increase over the 3-entryway Jimny that has a wheelbase of 2,250mm and is 3,550mm long generally. The Jimny 5-entryway will have a 210mm ground freedom and will weigh 1,190kg, 100kg more than the three-entryway variant.

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2022 BMW X3 SUV Facelift photo leak reveals a New Front Face

2022 BMW X3 SUV Facelift photo leak reveals a New Front Face. There has been another arrangement of spy pictures of the forthcoming facelifted model of BMW X3 that has been leaked on the web. A couple of days prior, another arrangement of pictures of the refreshed medium size hybrid was doing adjusts on the web.

Also read, Mitsubishi returns to motorsport to revive the Ralliart brand

At the front of the car, the new X3 comes with a completely blacked-out signature BMW kidney grille although this time the grille is smaller and the two units are joined at the centre. The LED headlights have a dark tint while the registration plate, help with mounting and they have been painted in black, which gives it a great look. Now for the rear, it features the same wraparound three-dimensional LED taillamps with a smoked effect and black inserts surround.

For the interiors, this new 2022 X3 comes with an updated infotainment system, new steering wheel design and new upholstery too. The car comes with features that include a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, Apple CarPlay connectivity, ambient lighting, a 16-speaker Harman Kardon Surround Sound system and a wireless phone charging too. The safety is good as the 2022 X3 would feature multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking camera, ISOFIX mounts, and even more.

The 2022 X3 would be powered by a twin-turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine. This engine would pump out 248 bhp and 350 Nm of peak torque. Furthermore, it features a 2.0-lire oil burner under its hood which makes 187 bhp and 400 Nm of peak torque. There is an 8-speed Steptronic automatic gearbox on both powertrain options for the transmission.

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Mitsubishi returns to motorsport to revive the Ralliart brand

Mitsubishi returns to motorsport to revive the Ralliart brand. They would be reviving its Ralliart brandishing brand following 11 years. The recovery was declared as a feature of Mitsubishi’s yearly income call. It is trusted the arrival of the Ralliart brand will help satisfy the Japanese carmaker’s goal to “realise Mitsubishi Motors-ness.”

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Commenting on this Takao Kato, Mitsubishi CEO said, “We have decided to relaunch the Ralliart brand for customers in Mitsubishi Motors brand who want to add to Mitsubishi Motors-ness even more,”

He further added, “For customers who wish to experience our Mitsubishi-ness, we will launch custom-made accessories for our model line-up as well as re-entering motorsport events around the world,”

The Ralliart was dismantled in 2010 after 25 years of high-performance tuning and motorsport development. The choice was made because of financial issues, however, Mitsubishi’s motorsport legacy holds solid today. It made big progress with Tommi Makinen in the driver’s seat of the Lancer Evo in the energizing scene, winning four sequential world titles, and has likewise guaranteed a record 12 triumphs in the imposing Dakar Rally. Be that as it may, it has not yet been uncovered which motorsport occasions Mitsubishi plans to get back to, also it is not sure that which vehicles will come under the Ralliart name.

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Hero MotoCorp collaborates with Adloid for a fully digital showroom

Hero MotoCorp collaborates with Adloid for a fully digital showroom. Hero MotoCorp says that using its proprietary technology, Adloid has added enhanced features like hotspots, Hero Product Configurator (HPC), remote sales assistance, and even more. Hero said that this technology is altering computerized purchasing encounters and was as of late used by Tata Motors for the dispatch of its lead items too.

Also read, Hyundai extends their free service and warranty period due to COVID-19

Commenting on this, Vikas Malhotra, head of business solutions and support, Hero MotoCorp said, “At Hero Motocorp, we were looking for an association to co-create ‘digital buying journey’ of our products. A highly skilled and passionate team from Adloid did the job exceptionally well by providing a truly world-class solution for Virtual Showroom, Product Configurator and AR experience for our product portfolio,”

He further added, “Adloid has also enabled advanced features, which allows customers to see the differences between variants, add customizations and accessories, and go through color options before making a purchase decision. The showroom replicates the experience of a brick-and-mortar store in its true sense, within the comfort of our homes, offering an uninterrupted virtual experience,”

This is mostly being done because most of the customers are turning to digital platforms before purchasing vehicles. For example, they look for something online first, so automakers are collaborating with startups to develop their respective digital platforms for different parts of their businesses.

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Hyundai extends their free service and warranty period due to COVID-19

Hyundai extends their free service and warranty period due to COVID-19. This extended warranty and free service timelines are by two months for its customers who are unable to avail of the services due to lockdown conditions in most states.

Also read, Ducati Streetfighter V4 launched in India with price starting from Rs 20 lakh

Commenting on this extension of free service and the warranty due to COVID-19 Tarun Garg Hyundai Motor India  Director (Sales, Marketing & Service) said, “During these challenging times, the company has initiated multiple programs to expedite relief to people across the country by delivering lifesaving equipment. Also, we have announced the extension of warranty, extended warranty and free service to our customers by 2 months to ensure adequate support during these challenging time,”

The initiative has been taken in line with the automaker’s support to customers across the country during these challenging times. Their further statement said that the automaker would continue to stand by its customers and ensure seamless support through its 24X7 roadside assistance program thereby ensuring help in case of any emergency.

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Ducati Streetfighter V4 launched in India with price starting from Rs 20 lakh

Ducati Streetfighter V4 launched in India with a price starting from Rs 20 lakh. This Ducati is classified as a “Super-Naked” and it gets a horsepower of 208.

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The 2021 Streetfighter will be available in both variants, the V4 and also the V4 S in India. The V4 is priced at Rs 20 lakh, whereas the V4 S costs Rs 23 lakh, 3 lakhs more than the regular one. The Dark Stealth colour option on the V4 S will however cost Rs 20,000 more. There are additional features on the higher-spec V4 S such as Ohlins electronically controlled suspension, an Ohlins steering damper and lighter forged aluminium Marchesini wheels.

The Streetfighter V4 is relied upon to offer similarly dazzling execution from its 1,103cc, Desmosedici Stradale. The V4 motor produces 208hp at 13,000rpm and 123Nm of force at 9,500rpm. The Italian cruiser organization has likewise revamped the fuel and choke guides to suit the qualities of the Streetfighter, with regards to requests of riding in the city. While Streetfighter V4 S is stacked with top-spec Ohlins suspension, the standard V4 gets a Showa Big Piston Fork at the front and a Sachs monoshock at the back, just as a Sachs guiding damper.

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