Kia refreshes Kia Seltos and Sonet with new branding and various new features

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May 1, 2021

Kia refreshes Kia Seltos and Sonet with new branding and various new features. These new 2021 refreshed Sonet and Seltos will be available starting from today.

Also read, MoRTH suggests ‘IN’ Registration series for cars to make inter-state transfers easier

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As for the Sonet, the HTX trim option would be available with Automatic options too. The Rear Door has new Sunshade Curtains and there are also new Paddle shifters. There is new refined Electronic Stability Control, Vehicle Stability Management, Brake Assist, Hill Assist Control in lower variants.

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As for the Seltos, the iMT is available in 1.5 Petrol HTK which also gets Sunroof, Beige and Black interiors and also Fully Automatic Air Conditioner. There is a new remote engine start in Manual transmission, and also it gets the Wireless Phone projection feature. There are some new bunch of features such as Electronic Stability Control, Vehicle Stability Management, Brake Assist, Hill Assist Control, and sunroof (which switches according to the lower or higher variant of the car). Kia says that there is a Smart Pure Air Purifier with ‘Virus and Bacteria’ Protection and there are new Paddle Shifters in GTX+ 1.5D 6AT and 1.4T-GDI 7DCT.

The Kia Seltos starts at the price of Rs. 9.95 lakhs and it would go up to Rs. 17.65 lakhs. All the prices are the ex-showroom prices. As for the overall changes, the Seltos offers 17 new features. As for the Kia Sonet, it starts at the price of Rs. 6.79 lakhs and it goes up to Rs. 13.25 lakhs. These prices are also the ex-showroom prices. As for the changes, the new Sonet offers 10 new features.

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MoRTH suggests ‘IN’ Registration series for cars to make inter-state transfers easier

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Madhav Banka

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May 1, 2021

MoRTH Proposes ‘IN’ Registration series for cars to make inter-state transfers easier. They have proposed another arrangement of vehicles enrollments, supplanting the state code with a container India IN code for individual vehicles.

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This is being done to get rid of the intricate re-enrollment measure that vehicle proprietors need to go through to re-register their vehicles when migrating to an alternate state. In a pilot project, this office will be at first accessible to safeguard staff, representatives of Central Government, State Governments, Central/State PSUs and private area organizations/associations, which have their workplaces in at least five States/Union Territories.

This proposal has been sent to State governments for review, so we can expect the final resolution to be passed post on this. MoRTH says that the aim of doing this is to reduce the complex re-registration process for any citizen to move to a new state.

At present, owners would need to re-register their vehicles in another State inside a year of moving there. This incorporates getting a NOC from the State the vehicle was initially enrolled in, have the new enlistment number allowed in the new state and afterwards acquire a discount from the past state.

This office can be settled on willfully and can be picked on new and existing vehicles, the different states enlistment measures stay pure.

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Rapido partnered with Zomato, Swiggy and more for Last-Mile Essential Delivery

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Madhav Banka

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April 30, 2021

Rapido partnered with Zomato, Swiggy and more for Last-Mile Essential Delivery. They have announced a partnership with major essential suppliers such as Zomato, Swiggy, BigBasket, Delhivery, Grab, Xpressbees, and Udaan for aiding last-mile deliveries.

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Commenting on this Proful Lall, VP, Corporate Affairs, Rapido said, “As the nation fights its worst-ever pandemic, lockdowns and restrictions have been put in place to ensure the safety of citizens across the nation. As one of the largest mobility services in the country, Rapido has partnered with Zomato, Swiggy, BigBasket, Delhivery, Grab, Xpressbees, and Udaan, to support them with last-mile connectivity and deliveries of essentials to the people staying or nursing at home. These partnerships are live across Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Vijayawada, Tirupati, and Guntur. Rapido is supporting these partners in the delivery of medicines, essential groceries, and food from restaurants, helping small-scale industries stock up their inventory and finding more ways of contributing to the fight against COVID-19. We have undertaken all necessary measures to ensure the safety of our Captains and are proud of our on-ground COVID-19 Warriors working every day to ensure every citizen is staying home.”

Rapido is India’s first and the largest Bike Taxi and the third-largest ride-sharing platform present in close to 100 cities serving over 10 million customers with 15 lakh+ registered Captains (Rapido calls the driver-partners as Captians).

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Toyota is soon to buy Lyft’s autonomous car division for $550 million

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April 30, 2021

Toyota is soon to buy Lyft’s autonomous car division for $550 million. With this latest addition, we can expect more self-driving cars to more widely available. Woven Planet Holdings, which is a subsidiary of Toyota, would acquire Lyft’s self-driving division.

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The division is Level 5, and they have bought it for $550 million. According to reports, $200 million has already been paid to Lyft as an upfront. The left-out $350 million, would be paid out to Lyft over five years. The organization says it will see yearly reserve funds of $100 million of non-GAAP costs, which it cases will better position it to at last acquire a benefit. Toyota has additionally consented to utilize Lyft’s armada information and stage for any business administration it ultimately dispatches under its Woven Planet auxiliary.

Reports say that this deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021. That also means that it would bring an end to Lyft’s four-year journey toward developing and deploying its own self-driving cars. Last year, Uber had also sold its AV project to Aurora, which is a startup founded by the former head of Google’s self-driving project.

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Aprilia SXR 125 maxi-scooter launched at ₹1.15 lakh in India

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April 30, 2021

Aprilia SXR 125 maxi-scooter launched at ₹1.15 lakh in India. The company hasn’t made any official declaration till now, yet it has uncovered the cost of the bike on its site. A lot of reports said that the Aprilia SXR 125 is estimated at Rs 1.15 lakh. It tends to be reserved at a refundable measure of Rs 5,000 and there are four shading alternatives to look over – white, blue, red and dark.

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The SXR 125 is the more modest form of the SXR 160 that was dispatched in India in December a year ago. The two bikes sport the equivalent styling, highlights and a majority of all the cycle parts. Be that as it may, the motor is acquired from the sportier SR 125. This is a 125cc, single-chamber, air-cooled, SOHC, three-valve unit fit for creating 9.4bhp at 7,600rpm and 9.2Nm at 6,250rpm. Then, the undercarriage and suspension parts are likewise like the SR, however, they are overhauled to suit the SXR’s maxi character. Rather than the previous’ 14-inch wheels, the SXR rides on more modest 12-inch compound wheels.

It comes with a host of features like a full-LED lighting arrangement, and also an open under-seat extra room, a lockable front stockpiling compartment, a 7-litre gas tank and a USB charging port. Concerning the plan, the SXR 125 takes motivation from Aprilia’s huge bicycles like the new RS660. The entire bodywork is overwhelmed by sharp and rakish plan lines with an enormous front cover, a tall windscreen and a smooth back segment.

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Mahindra XUV700 with dual tone alloy wheels spotted

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April 29, 2021

Mahindra XUV700 with dual-tone alloy wheels have been spotted on road. Since the time Mahindra and Mahindra made things official about the XUV700, there has been a settled buzz around the upcoming SUV. This new SUV will go head to head against an interesting pack of vehicles.

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There would be the new Tata Safari, also the newly announced Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, and many more. On that note, we have a fresh out of the plastic new arrangement of the Mahindra XUV700’s covert operative shots that show the vehicle riding on double tone amalgam wheels.

The 2021 XUV700 model, which was seen in Chennai was incorporated in disguise. Till now, there are no pictures of the Mahindra XUV700’s interior yet. However, according to reports, we can say that it would be a huge redesign over that of the XUV500.

At long last, the Mahindra XUV700 motor alternatives and specs; the automaker will offer the forthcoming SUV in India with both petrol and diesel motors. The rundown of transmission choices will incorporate manual just as programmed transmission alternatives. There will be a discretionary All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) on the proposal also.

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Tata Motors announces Martin Uhlarik as the new Global Design Head

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April 29, 2021

Tata Motors announces Martin Uhlarik as the new Global Design Head. Mr Uhlarik was till recently Head of Design for Tata Motors European Technical Centre. But now, he takes over his new role from Mr Pratap Bose who has chosen to left the company.

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Commenting on this Mr Guenter Butschek, CEO & MD, Tata Motors said, “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Uhlarik as the new Global Design Head of Tata Motors. Martin is an experienced automobile designer with deep domain knowledge of design, a keen understanding of international trends and extensive operational experience with leading automobile companies in several geographies. His rich experience and expertise will inspire our teams to further enhance our vehicle design philosophy and language. I take this opportunity to also thank Pratap for his services and wish him the best for the future.”

In the path of the 27-year career, Mr Uhlarik has been involved in the design of successful nameplates with leading global OEMs. He joined Tata Motors in 2016 as Head of Design, UK; he has led the development of the Impact 3 generation of vehicles. As for what he would be doing, Mr Uhlarik will continue to operate from TMETC in the UK. He will lead teams in the three Tata Motors Design centres in Coventry, Turin and Pune. He will report to Mr Shailesh Chandra, President, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors.

He has a degree in Industrial Design from the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto, Canada in 1993 and a degree in Transportation Design from Art Center College of Design in Vevey, Switzerland in 1994.

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Mercedes Benz C-Class long-wheelbase unveiled at Shanghai Motor Show. We hope it comes to India!

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Madhav Banka

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April 26, 2021

Mercedes Benz C-Class long-wheelbase unveiled at Shanghai Motor Show. This new C-Class is based on the latest W206 model that Mercedes had unveiled recently.

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For the changes in the interior, aside from longer back entryways. The extended C-Class gets a jazzy L identification on the C column. This will be indicating the extraordinary body style and gets the hood decoration in certain variations as well. Mercedes-Benz will likewise sell the C-Class long wheelbase with a sportier grille plan, like the standard vehicle.

For the outside, The extended C-Class has an 89mm longer wheelbase than the standard W206. This makes it 4,882mm long, addressing a comprehensive length increment of around 131mm over the standard vehicle.

The powertrain options, the C 200L will come with a 168hp 1.5-litre petroleum motor and the more costly C 260 L will accompany a 201hp form combined with gentle cross breed tech. Both motors will be mated to a 9-speed programmed gearbox.

The dashboard design and front seats appear to be continued from the standard vehicle. The subsequent column, nonetheless, improves the seating plan, a more extensive armrest with worked in cupholders and devoted USB ports. Furthermore, the model sold in China has a more stable stifling material and a milder suspension for added traveller solace.

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2021 Tokyo Motor Show cancelled for the first time since its inception in 1954 due to the Covid-19 pandemic

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Madhav Banka

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April 25, 2021

The 2021 Tokyo Motor Show has been cancelled due to the ongoing Pandemic. This Motor Show was never cancelled since the first time it had started in 1954. However, seeing the current situation it has been cancelled for the first time ever.

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Akio Toyoda, Chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, who organises the Tokyo motor show said that “We have concluded that it will be difficult to offer our main programs where many visitors get to experience attractive features of mobility in a safe environment.”

“The Tokyo auto show showcases motorbikes, minicars, large vehicles, passenger cars, as well as mobility vehicles of other industries,” Toyoda said. “As such, we would like to prioritise having visitors experience these vehicles in the real world, and we would rather hold the event in the real world, not virtually. So, we have decided to cancel the event,” he further added.

The Tokyo engine show’s wiping outcomes only three months before Japan is set to have the Olympics, which was at that point moved back by a year. At the point when it returns in 2022 or 2023, the Tokyo engine show will be rebranded as a ‘portability show’ to mirror the undeniably different field of transportation arrangements on the proposal from all the Japanese producers.

A virtual variant of the 2021 occasion, tantamount to the 2020 Geneva engine show, was never on the cards, as indicated by Toyoda. He has clarified the occasion might want to focus on having guests experience these vehicles in reality, and we would prefer to hold the occasion in reality, not essentially. Subsequently, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association has chosen to drop the occasion.

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Uber announces 60k free rides for vaccination at authorized centers

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April 22, 2021

Uber announces 60k free rides for vaccination at authorized centers in India. Eighty-six percent of these free rides have been utilized in Delhi NCR, thereby also providing renewed income-earning opportunities for drivers.

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Commenting on these efforts by Uber Prabhjeet Singh, President, Uber India, and South Asia said, “I’m thrilled to see that 60,000 free rides have already been utilized by safety-conscious Indians and I urge everyone to leverage them so we all have a better chance of trying to collectively roll back the latest wave of Covid. Today, we’re also joining hands with HelpAge India again, for supporting the vaccination of the disadvantaged and vulnerable elderly. This partnership will help in providing them a more effective safety blanket and also support the nation’s economic recovery. In the weeks and months ahead, Uber will continue to remain committed to supporting India’s vaccination drive.”

Through this partnership, Uber says that they will provide 25,000 free rides over the coming months to facilitate the vaccination of the vulnerable and disadvantaged elderly. They would drive them to and from the nearest vaccination centers in 19 cities. These are Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Bhubaneswar, Dehradun, Jaipur, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Mangalore, Indore, and Jodhpur.

They had also partnered with HelpAge India in October 2020 to enable access to safe transportation for rescue, relief, medical, and other critical care needs of the disadvantaged elderly.

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