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Bajaj Dominar 400 Modified to Resemble Scrambler Bajaj Dominar 400 Bajaj Auto recently launched the BS6 version of the Dominar 400, in India. Price of the BS6 model is higher by just Rs. 1,750 and is being sold at Rs. 1.91 lakh (ex-showroom).  The BS6 Sports Tourer retains the outgoing BS4 design and mechanical specifications while powered by an updated engine. The updated BS6 engine will comply with the stringent BS6 emission norms. BS6 Bajaj Dominor is powered by a 373.3cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, coupled to a 6-speed manual gearbox.  This is the stock  Bajaj Dominor  available at the nearest dealership we are talking about but then there is a modified version to excite us more. The modified motorcycle was spotted in Philippines which is coincidentally one of the biggest export markets for Bajaj Auto. Bajaj Auto has a considerable presence in one of the fastest-growing two-wheeler markets in South East Asia. MC Customs Ph, based in Las Pi

All-New Honda City Entry-Level Variant Interior Spied All-New Honda City Entry-Level Variant Interior Spied Honda City Interior Honda Cars India is all set to launch the Fifth-Generation City in India. Competing against the likes of Maruti Ciaz, Volkswagen Vento, Toyota Yaris, and Hyundai Verna, the All-New City is quite similar to the Thailand-spec model that was unveiled last year. It is expected to be priced between Rs 11 lakhs - Rs 16 lakhs (ex-showroom). The company has already been spied testing the premium sedan on the Indian roads earlier this year. Recently, the interior details of the entry-level variant have been spied.  According to the spy shots, the  2020 Honda City  will carry some major improvements over the last model. Compared to the previous generation, which had an asymmetric design for the dashboard, the All-New Honda City gets a new dash. The multifunction steering wheel offers a sportier feel. Unlike the older model, 2

Bajaj Avenger 220 Street Discontinued Bajaj Avenger Bajaj Avenger 220 Street has been phased out from the Indian market as the company won't upgrade it to BS6 emission levels. With the departure of this motorcycle, the company will have only two Avenger models in the form of  Avenger 160 Street  and the Avenger 220 Cruise, both of whom are already BS6 compliant. Bajaj's official website no longer shows several BS4 models including the Avenger 220 Street while all the new BS6 models have been listed on it. It was also speculated in March that the production of the motorcycle has been stopped with no stock delivered to the dealers. Bajaj Avenger 220 Street wasn't doing good enough in the Indian market as the sales numbers show and that is probably one of the biggest reasons why the company thought it was wiser to discontinue it. The entry-level Avenger 160, on the contrary, is quite popular among the masses and rakes in decent numbers. So in

2021 Audi A3 Sedan Revealed 2021 Audi A3 Sedan Audi sprang a surprise by revealing 2021 Audi A3 Sedan just weeks after the all-new Audi A3 Sportback debut. Unlike Audi A3 Sportback, Audi A3 sedan will be arriving in the Indian market. Currently, Audi offers just 3 models to the Indian consumers -  A8L, A6 and  Q8. 2021 Audi A3 Sedan is based on the MQB Evo platform and is expected to reach the European market by June or July 2020.  Audi A3 Sedan 2021  launch in the Indian market highly depends on how the Coronavirus situation normalizes in the coming days. If we take a guess, the New Audi A3 sedan release date in India could be around last quarter of 2020 or early 2021. When it makes an appearance in the country, this particular sedan will compete against Mercedes A-Class Sedan in its segment.    Dimension wise, Audi A3 sedan is 40 mm longer, 10 mm wider and 10 mm taller than its predecessor. Wheelbase remains the same as the outgoing model. From a d

TVS Wego BS6 Discontinued in India TVS Wego BS6 TVS Motors Company has been updating its product lineup in India over the past few months. Most of the models have been updated to comply with the latest BS6 emission norms. But the 110cc Wego scooter will not be a part of the company’s BS6 line-up in the country. It has officially been discontinued. Most models have already made the cut, but the original timelines for launch of some products may be delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Recently, the Automobile industry is going through a slowdown due to the Coronavirus outbreak in India. The deadly virus has led to the shutdown of all operations and businesses. The Wego was first launched in the year 2010 in the Indian market. The scooter was quite a popular model for the brand. The 110cc scooter was a premium offering during the first half of its life-cycle. However, the introduction of Jupiter and the Ntorq overshadowed the Wego, leading to the slow

Mahindra KUV100 NXT BS6 Launched at Rs 5.50 Lakhs Mahindra KUV100 NXT Mahindra & Mahindra has silently launched the BS6 compliant version of KUV100 NXT at a starting price of Rs 5.50 Lakhs (Ex. Showroom, Mumbai) in the country. Being available in a total of four variants in the form of K2+ (6-seat), K4+(6-seat), K6+(6-seat) and K8 (8-seat), Mahindra KUV100 NXT BS6 is nearly Rs 22000-28000 more expensive than the outgoing BS4 version. The company has phased out the diesel variants, 5-seater variants and dual-tone color variants of the KUV100 NXT with BS6 upgrade. The micro-SUV can now be availed in either 6-seat or 8-seat configurations. Just so you know, Eariler in the BS6 guise, it was available in a total of 18 different configuration. It is being believed that a few dealers might have Mahindra KUV100 NXT diesel BS4 variants in stock and they can sell the 10 percent of the total stock in the next days once the national lockdown gets over on May 3,

Ducati India Postpones Price Hike on Extended Warranty Till 1st June 2020 Ducati Panigale V4 Coronavirus has become a global threat to mankind and brought life to a standstill. Businesses across the board have come to a halt, the auto industry in particular is struggling due to multiple factors. First the current  Coronavirus Pandemic  followed by BS6 Emission Norm transition. In lieu of the first factor, Italian Sports Motorcycle maker - Ducati India has announced that it would not increase the price of extended Warranty on its motorcycles till the 31st of May 2020. Therefore customers whose motorcycles will be running out of Warranty during the lockdown period of 24th March – 3rd May can avail this initiative.  “Due to the current lockdown, we understand that the entire country is going through a tough time, including Ducati. We at Ducati, are fully committed towards providing the best services to our customers and will stand together with them during

2020 Triumph Street Triple RS BS6 Launched at Rs 11.13 Lakhs Triumph Motorcycles India has finally launched the 2020 Street Triple RS BS6 at Rs 11.13 Lakhs (Ex. Showroom. India) in the country. The bookings are open and test rides will be available after the lockdown lifts. The pricing of the new BS6 motorcycle has been kept the same as the older BS4 model. The  2020 Triumph Street Triple RS  is still the lightest bike in its class at 166kgs dry weight. It gets a plethora of cosmetic updates and new features while the engine is also a BS6 compliant unit now. The 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS BS6 flaunts an all-new twin LED headlight setup with Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) on the top-spec model. The motorcycle now comes in a Matt Jet Black paint scheme, with aluminium silver & yellow decal. It can also be availed in Silver Ice, and aluminium silver & diablo red decals. Both feature hand-painted wheel pinstripes in Diablo Red. The new motorcycle gets a bi-directional

BS6 Renault Kwid Discount Offers BS6 Renault Kwid With the advent of BS6 emission norms, automakers are offering discounts on their vehicle line up to clear their stock. Renault India is also offering a huge discount on its both BS6 and BS4 models of the Kwid. The company launched the BS6 Renault Kwid in the range of Rs 2.92 lakhs - Rs 5.01 lakhs (ex-showroom). Currently it is offering a total discount of up to Rs 54,000 on pre-lift variants of Kwid. These include a 4-year free Warranty and a Loyalty Bonus of Rs 10000.  The BS4 compliant variants of Renault Kwid is available with a discount of up to Rs 29,000 in the market. The  BS6 Renault Kiwid discount offer  comes with a 4-year free warranty that includes a 2-year manufacturer warranty or 50,000 km + 2-year extension warranty or 50,000 kms. Along with this, it will also come with a Loyalty Bonus of Rs 10,000. Plus incase you are exchanging your old kwid with a new one then there is an Exchange Bonu

Maruti Suzuki Jimny Completes 50 Years Maruti Jimny Maruti Suzuki Jimny has been generating a lot of buzz ever since it was showcased in a 3-door avatar at the 2020 Auto Expo in February in India. It was learnt that the company is intending to launch a 5-door version of Jimny in the country in 2021 with local production taking place at its Gujarat manufacturing unit. Today, it has completed a successful journey of 50 years since the roll out of first model in April 1970. During all these years, the company has managed to retail a whooping 2.85 million units of the Jimny across the globe. If seen practically, it is not a cakewalk for any vehicle to survive a life cycle of 50 years and that too without losing its original character. The company is in the process of rolling out the fourth-gen Jimny which is based on a ladder-frame chassis. Even the suspension system has been tweaked to adjust with the uneven terrains while the all-wheel-drive will be ex

2021 Mercedes Benz C-Class Interior Spied 2021 Mercedes Benz C-Class Interior Spied Mercedes Benz is planning to launch the Next-Gen C-Class sedan in 2021 globally. The Mercedes Benz C-Class has been in the market since 2014. The company gave a major facelift to this premium sedan in 2018. However, the brand is now planning to introduce an all-new Mercedes Benz C-Class. 2021 Mercedez Benz C-Class will take design inspiration from the latest A-Class sedan and E-Class facelift. Although it has been spied testing earlier, what we have for you here today are some spy shots of its interiors which have been leaked online.  According to the spy photos, the next-gen Mercedez Benz C-Class gets completely revamped interiors. It is likely to get a new dashboard layout similar to the one found in the  Mercedez Benz A-Class . It is speculated to get an all-digital instrument cluster. It gets the latest version of the MBUX infotainment system with all its AI an

Triumph Motorcycles India to Increase Prices of BS6 Models After July 2020 Triumph Bonville Triumph Motorcycles India has decided not to hike prices of its BS6 compliant motorcycles until July 2020 in the country. It was one of the very few motorcycle brands in India to upgrade its portfolio to BS6 emission levels from January 2020 onwards, which was well ahead of the Govt deadline. In addition, the company has decided to extend the warranty period & Extended Warranty (EW) for bikes whose warranty expires between 20th March–3rd May, 2020 till 30th June 2020. The brand is also planning attractive finance options for its customers. The warranty of the bikes will also not be affected due to delay in periodic maintenance in this lockdown period provided the customers get the vehicle serviced within the next 30 days of the lockdown opening. The company has clarified that it has already sold its BS4 stock and it has not a single BS4 bike left un

Hyundai Creta 7-Seater Spied Testing; Clear Images Inside Hyundai Creta 7 Seater Hyundai has been working on a 7-seater version of Creta SUV for the Indian market which has been again spotted as test mule. Being developed in the company's headquarters in South Korea,  Hyundai Creta 7-seater  will take on the likes of Mahindra XUV500 and Tata Gravitas (Harrier's 7-seat version). Hyundai's sister brand, Kia has also been working on the 7-seater version of its  Seltos SUV  which is likely to hit the Indian shores in 2021. The 7-seater Hyundai Creta price could be around Rs 11-11.50 Lakhs (Ex. Showroom). Going by the new spy-shots, it can clearly be said that the 7-seater version of Creta will be nearly 30mm longer than the standard 5-seater version. The addition of the third row has made the SUV a bit longer than the regular SUV which measures at 4300mm. It looks a bit taller too but that might be due to the different design of roof

BMW S 1000 XR, F 900 XR teased; launching soon in India BMW BMW F 900 XR BMW Motorrad India recently released a teaser video of its upcoming sports tourers for India namely F 900 XR and the S 1000 XR. Both motorcycles are likely to be launched in India soon. The new BMW F 900 XR is expected to be priced in the range of Rs 15 lakhs - Rs 17 lakhs (ex-showroom), while the 2020 BMW S 1000 XR is speculated to be priced in the range of Rs 18 lakhs - Rs 20 lakhs (ex-showroom). The all-new BMW F 900 XR first debuted at the 2019 EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan, Italy. While the BMW S 1000 XR has been completely revamped for 2020.  The new BMW F 900 XR has been derived from the Concept 9cento that was showcased back in 2018. It features twin-pod LED headlights, adjustable windscreen, large 15.5-litre fuel tank and a 6.5-inch TFT screen with BMW Motorrad Connectivity that offers access to phone calls, music and navigation. The motorcyc

Hero Xtreme 160R vs Suzuki Gixxer BS6 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V BS6: Comparison Hero Xtreme 160R vs Suzuki Gixxer BS6 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V BS6 Hero MotorCorp plans to launch Xtreme 160R with an aim to re-enter the hot 160cc - 200cc motorcycle segment in India. The upcoming motorcycle gets a host of features along with a powerful motor. We pit the Hero Xtreme 160R against two of the best motorcycles in the 160 cc segment namely the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Suzuki Gixxer. Hero Xtreme 160R vs Suzuki Gixxer BS6 vs TVS Apache RTR 160 4V BS6: Price In India Hero MotoCorp prices its products to undercut rivals by a considerable margin. The same is expected to continue with Hero Xtreme 160R which is likely to be priced in the range of Rs 90,000 - Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom). At this price point, it will effectively undercut the Apache RTR 160 4V by nearly Rs 14,000 - Rs 15,000. The TVS Apache is priced between Rs 1.03 lakhs - Rs 1.06 lakhs (ex-showroom).

Hero Electric Offering Discounts up to Rs 3000 on online bookings Photon Silver One of the biggest electric vehicle brands in India,  Hero Electric  has announced Online Sales Scheme on its entire range excluding the Flash lead-acid low-speed mode. The scheme is  applicable to only those bookings which have been placed between the 17th of April to the 15th of May 2020. The booking amount is fixed at Rs  2,999, irrespective of the model, which is non-refundable except if the nationwide lockdown is extended beyond June. Customers can take delivery of their vehicles any time after the lockdown opens and up to June end. Customers who book any Hero Electric scooter would get an instant cash discount of Rs 5,000 while customers of Glyde and e-Cycle would get a cash discount of Rs 3,000. Apart from that, the cash benefit of Rs 1,000 will be offered to existing customers for reference purchase. This scheme is only available for customers opting for online bo