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Ferrari limited edition 812 Competizione and 812 Competizione A unveiled

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Madhav Banka
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Ferrari limited edition 812 Competizione and 812 Competizione A are now unveiled. Both the supercars will be made in limited numbers with the Competizione getting a production run of just 999 units, while the Competizione A gets a production run of only 599 units.

Also read, Tata Motors increases passenger vehicle prices and extends protection

Both of them shares design elements like the more aggressive front bumper and splitter, and the carbon blade that runs across the bonnet. The built-in spoiler on both supercars is more conventional, yet more aggressive when compared to the cars they are based on, and harks back to Ferrari’s race cars from the early 60s.

As for the Powertrain, the new Competizione and Competizione A get a 6.5-litre, 65-degree V12 engine that makes a monstrous 830hp; up 30hp from the standard car. There have additionally been updated to the driving rod, which is presently 3% lighter, and there’s another admission that adjusts to boost the strength of the blast in the ignition chamber. The seven-speed double grip gearbox has additionally been recalibrated to bring to the table 5% quicker moves. The supercars additionally get another elite fume that permits the motor to inhale better as well as sound better compared to the standard Superfast and GTS models. Different updates incorporate the new age of Ferrari’s side-slip control and back tire guiding, which offer considerably more control to the driver.

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Most carmakers including Tata, Ford, Toyota, Maruti Suzuki, Nissan, Datsun and Renault, will hike prices from May 2021

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Madhav Banka
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Most carmakers including Tata, Ford, Toyota, Maruti Suzuki, Nissan, Datsun and Renault, will hike prices from May 2021. There were a number of carmakers who hiked prices of their cars and SUVs last month, some manufacturers are now announcing the same.

Also read, Tata Motors increases passenger vehicle prices and extends protection

As for Tata, they have announced that it will be hiking prices for its range of cars and SUVs with effect from May 8, 2021. More info here- Tata Motors increases passenger vehicle prices and extends protection

Whereas Renault has officially announced a price hike for its cars last month. Renault Kiger SUV is now up to Rs 30,000 dearer than before, ending the period of introductory prices announced at launch. As for MG Motors, they have hiked prices for the Hector siblings last month by up to Rs 43,000.

As for Volvo, they have announced a hike to the tune of Rs 1-2 lakh across its entire range of cars and SUVs on sale in India. This would be in effect from May this year. Moving to the Urban Cruiser, costs for the Maruti Vitara Brezza-based reduced SUV are presently up to Rs 12,500 more than previously. While Toyota has just now expanded costs for the two models, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Vitara Brezza had seen a climb as a feature of the brand’s April 2021 update for its whole line-up.

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Tata Motors increases passenger vehicle prices and extends protection

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Madhav Banka
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Tata Motors increases passenger vehicle prices and extends protection. They have announced that on this 8th May, they will increase prices of its passenger vehicles, averaging 1.8%, depending on the variant and model.

Also read, The launch of Skoda Kushaq has been pushed to June due to a pandemic in India

Commenting on this, Mr Shailesh Chandra, President – Passenger Vehicles Business said, “Increase in prices of commodities, such as steel and precious metals, necessitates us to pass on a part of it through an increase in the price of our products. Keeping in mind the interest of customers who have booked cars already, we are offering price protection for all bookings done to date (on or before 7th May 2021). This price increase will be effective for bookings made thereafter (effective 8 May 2021). Our ‘New Forever’ product range continues to witness strong acceptance in the market and we are thankful to our customers for their continued trust in the brand.”

Tata Motors also says that they would be continuing its commitment towards customers, so they will offer protection from the price increase to customers who have booked Tata passenger vehicles on or before 7th May. For the wellbeing of its business and supporting ecosystem, the Company had recently announced that it has set in motion a comprehensive ‘Business Agility Plan’ to protect and serve the interests of its customers, dealers and suppliers.

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The launch of Skoda Kushaq has been pushed to June due to pandemic in India

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Madhav Banka
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The launch of Skoda Kushaq has been pushed to June due to a pandemic in India. It was uncovered in its creation spec pretence recently in March, with the model expected to dispatch before long. We currently have the assurance that the new Skoda fair size SUV will arrive at display areas by July 2021.

Also read, MoRTH orders the fitment of GPS trackers on all oxygen transport vehicles

As indicated by the Tweets made by Zac Hollis, Brand Director – Sales, Service and Marketing, Skoda Auto India, the Kushaq’s value declaration and spec uncover will occur in June, while the SUV will arrive at display areas somewhat later, by July.

The launch has likely been postponed due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation in India, which has seen several states go into lockdown because of a surge in daily cases. It would feature 93 per cent of localized content too which is what the company has worked on a lot. It would have two petrol engines would be present in the car and the safety features include 6 airbags, ESC, hill-hold control, and more.

We have already told much about the car in a detailed post, the link for the post is mentioned below for a better overview-

Skoda Kushaq to make a debut this year, on the 18th of March – The Automotive Blog

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MoRTH orders the fitment of GPS trackers on all oxygen transport vehicles

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Madhav Banka
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MoRTH orders the fitment of GPS trackers on all oxygen transport vehicles. They have made it mandatory for the transport of medical-grade oxygen to be fitted with a Vehicle Location Tracking device as per AIS 140.

Also read, India bound Hyundai AX1 Micro SUV gets teased for the first time

The service says given the current pandemic circumstance in the country, the requirement for the supply of oxygen to health care centres and emergency clinics has gotten essential. Thus, all vehicles, not on the public license, conveying (oxygen big hauliers, Argon and nitrogen big hauliers changed over to convey fluid clinical oxygen) will likewise be fitted with Vehicle Location Tracking gadget according to AIS 140.

Also, FADA Maharashtra Chapter has announced a contribution of Rs 10 lakh towards the installation of GPS devices for 250 oxygen tankers. This announcement came following a meeting between Amar Jatin Seth, state chairperson, FADA Maharashtra, and Dr Avinash Dhakane, Transport Commissioner, Maharashtra.

Commenting on this, Vinkesh Gulati, president of, FADA said, “FADA got an opportunity to strengthen the hands of Maharashtra state administration during the second wave of this pandemic. We have tried to do our best as this is a small contribution towards enabling the transport department to monitor oxygen tankers movement on a single dashboard. This will definitely help save lives of patients by providing them lifesaving oxygen on time.”

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India bound Hyundai AX1 Micro SUV gets teased for the first time

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Madhav Banka
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India bound Hyundai AX1 Micro SUV gets teased for the first time. This new Hyundai miniature SUV (codenamed AX1) has been prodded in front of its uncover in worldwide business sectors. The mystery shows a brief look at the SUV’s headlamps and tail-light plan. However, it is hazy if Hyundai will be uncovering the eventual outcome or a close to the creative idea.

Also read, Honda Cars India has revealed a month-on-month development of 28%

As for the two leaked pictures, they see the miniature SUV’s headlamps and tail lights. As has been apparent from past pictures of the test donkey, the AX1 will follow Hyundai’s SUV plan language with a split headlamp plan in advance. The leaked picture of the headlamp shows a round projector unit set inside the guard. The unit includes a LED DRL ring with the upper segment of the picture likewise giving a brief look at the upper light bunch – likely lodging the turn pointers.

The development of this miniature SUV started back in 2018 with spy shots of test donkeys doing the rounds on different sites by 2020. The test donkeys show the AX1 will have the upstanding extents of an SUV with the SUV set to quantify at around 3.7-3.8m making it more modest than the Hyundai Venue.

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Honda unveils the Honda N7X a 7-seater concept car

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Madhav Banka
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Honda unveils the Honda N7X a 7-seater concept car. The new three-column idea from Honda was unveiled in Indonesia and is promoted as a swap for the BR-V. While the vehicle appears in idea structure, it looks pretty much creation prepared.

Also read, Honda Cars India has revealed a month-on-month development of 28%

For the styling of the N7X, it gets comfortable Honda configuration signals that are seen on the newer Honda City, as of late revealed HR-V and the greater CR-V SUVs. The new Honda N7X idea gets an upstanding nose with a clamshell cap and a multi-brace chrome loaded grille that is surrounded by thin wraparound headlamps. There is a conspicuous Honda logo that takes centerstage and the idea gets a double LED DRL arrangement.

As for the side profile, it gets a huge glasshouse that tightens at the back and a shoulder line that goes marginally vertically. There is a well-defined character line that stumbles into its side, beginning from the headlamp and almost converging with the evenly positioned wraparound taillights. The wheel curves get the dark protective cover that stumbles into the vehicle, adding to its rough appearance. Generally, the vibe of the N7X idea is the same as bigger three-line Honda contributions like the CR-V. At the back, the N7X idea gets signature LED components on the tail lights very much like the Honda City.

As for the powertrain, as the N7X in its production form, it will go on sale in Indonesia first and is expected to come with a 1.5-litre petrol engine mated to either a manual or a CVT automatic gearbox

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Honda Cars India has revealed a month-on-month development of 28%

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Madhav Banka
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Honda Cars India has revealed a month-on-month development of 28% in traveller vehicle deals a month ago. Honda sold 9,072 vehicles in April, up from 7,103 units it could sell in March this year.

Also read, Land Rover Discovery Indian facelift to launch soon

Commenting on this, Rajesh Goel, Senior Vice President and Director (Marketing & Sales) at Honda Cars India said, “The current health calamity has struck the entire nation and at this time nothing is more important than the health and well-being of our countrymen. Of course, it has had an impact on the business and deliveries in the marketplace, We are working closely with all our stakeholders and assisting in every possible way to tide through this situation,”

The carmaker had sold 3,697 units in March a year ago when deals got affected by cross country lockdown incited by Covid. In April, similar to any remaining carmakers in India, Honda had stalled out mentally due to the lockdown. The inventory requirements because of proceeding with worldwide deficiency of semi-conductors have affected Honda’s creation volume and dispatches, especially affecting Honda City.

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Land Rover Discovery Indian facelift to launch soon

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Madhav Banka
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Land Rover Discovery Indian facelift to launch soon in India. Land Rover is all set to launch the Discovery facelift. All the information about the upcoming SUV is out on the carmaker’s India website.

Also read, Car manufacturing plant shutdown due to Covid-19 Cases

The Discovery facelift remains to a great extent like the active model, however, the styling has been tidied up in specific spots. The front belt has been restyled to align it with the most recent emphasis of the Discovery Sport. The refreshed Discovery likewise gets another R-Dynamic trim line that gives a shine dark treatment to various trim components, including the grille, guard and body cladding, amalgam wheels, wing mirrors and the rooftop.

For the interiors, the Discovery’s lodge holds its fundamental design, but with a pile of overhauls. Becoming the dominant focal point on the dashboard is another 11.4-inch touchscreen. Named the Pivi Pro, the new infotainment framework is imparted to the new yield of JLR models and is supposed to be more instinctive to work than the 10.0-inch Touch Pro presentation that it is replacing.

The air-con board has been restyled with new touch controls. Further down, the turning gear handle from the past Discovery has cleared a path for a more ordinary stuff selector. Additionally new is the stout, four-talked guiding that is roused from the one in the renewed Defender.

As for the powertrain goes, there’s a 2.0-litre four-chamber petroleum unit that produces 300hp and 400Nm of force and a bigger 3.0-litre in-line six-chamber motor that pushes out 360hp and 500Nm of force.

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Car manufacturing plant shutdown due to Covid-19 Cases

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Madhav Banka
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Car manufacturing plant shutdown due to Covid-19 Cases. The past few weeks have made several automakers shut down their manufacturing plants due to the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in India. Another reason is that there have been a lot of lockdowns in many states across the entire country.

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The rundown of makers that have shut down the manufacturing plants, the list Maruti Suzuki, MG, and even Toyota. Some of the bicycle companies have also joined and the list includes Honda Motorcycle and Hero MotoCorp has taken action accordingly. There are likewise various new vehicle dispatches that have been postponed for similar reasons. It is currently turning out to be progressively clear that the car business is preparing itself for a troublesome May.

States like Maharashtra, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Punjab have got a rise when it comes to the daily COVID cases. However, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Assam are the same, but not for much longer. These were the States where the alert was tossed to the breezes during the gathering effort. Enormous groups were seen without veils and the aftereffects of this aloofness are currently getting evident, with cases starting to rise alarmingly.

There is no choice except to proclaim lockdowns, just like the case in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, Punjab, and different states, which suggests that no one will be ready to roam out and purchase a vehicle or bike. Further, vendors are shut in significant urban communities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, which implies that a basic piece of the store network is shut.

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