Triumph Street Triple R launched in India and it's cheaper than you think

• With the introduction of the new Triumph Street Triple R, the middleweight naked segment is now an even more competitive space.
• The 2020 Street Triple R rubs shoulders with the KTM 790 Duke, Kawasaki Z900 and Ducati Monster 821.

Spot the differences: Kia Sonet GT Line and Tech Line

• Kia Sonet sub-compact SUV finally broke cover in production form in a world premiere organised last week. Much like Seltos, Sonet will also be offered in both GT Line as well as Tech Line.

MG Hector Plus to soon receive a price hike of up to ₹50,000 in India

• At the time of the launch, MG Motor India confirmed that the Hector Plus SUV will become costlier in India after August 13.

Hyundai Creta completes journey of 500,000 units in domestic sales

• Hyundai Creta was first launched in 2015 while the second-generation of Creta was launched in March of 2020.

2021 Kawasaki Versys 650 BS 6 launched in India. Here's how much it costs

• Kawasaki has initiated official bookings on the new 2021 Versys 650 BS 6 in India.
• The Versys 650 rivals the likes of Suzuki V-Strom 650.

Passenger vehicle wholesales in July dip 4% to 1,82,779 units: SIAM

• Two-wheeler sales were also down 15.24% in July at 12,81,354 units as compared to 15,11,717 units in the same month last year.

Elon Musk vs Jeff Bezos: Rivalry brews at ground level. And in space

• Elon Musk is considered the maverick but it is Jeff Bezos who still tops the most-recently updated list of the richest.
• Bezos is ahead of Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and Mukesh Ambani.

Maserati India opens order books for new Ghibli, Quottroporte and Levante Trofeo

• Ghibli and Quattroporte Trofeo are claimed to be the fastest Maserati sedans ever, with a top speed of 326 km/h.

How 2020 S-Cross addressed two biggest feedback from customers

• Maruti Suzuki's CV Raman tells HT Auto that while design of the S-Cross was always well liked, petrol engine and auto transmission were sought for.
• The 2020 S-Cross addresses both as it seeks to rake in the numbers again.

New patent image hints Aprilia Tuono 660's final design

• The Aprilia Tuono 660 was officially revealed as a concept at the EICMA 2019 and is finally inching closer to the production now.

Honda Jazz 2020 to feature stylish looks; pre-launch bookings now open

• The 2020 Jazz will be powered by BS-6 compliant 1.2L i-VTEC Petrol engine available in both manual and CVT transmission.
• The cabin of the new Jazz promises to be more premium to help it take on its rivals.

Google reintroduces Google Maps, adds Apple CarPlay Dashboard support

• The new update will allow users to see maps and media controls in a split-screen view.

Anand Mahindra thinks Delhi is ‘rightfully the cradle’ of India’s EV revolution

• Last week, the Delhi government announced its electric vehicle policy, which promises incentives for those who buy EVs in a bid to make the shift to electric mobility more lucrative.

Triumph Street Triple R to launch in India today: Here’s what to expect

• Some of the key rivals to the Street Triple R will include bikes such as 2020 Kawasaki Z900, new BMW F 900 R and KTM 790 Duke.

Rubbish EV, literally: Nikola gets big market boost from order of garbage trucks

• Tesla-rival Nikola will build the garbage trucks at a factory under construction in Coolidge, Arizona.
• Nikola has not yet revealed the price of these e-garbage trucks but are expected to be under $500,000.

New Rolls-Royce Ghost will have all-wheel drive and a new suspension setup

• A new video teaser details many of the Ghost's new suspension technologies.

Asia's largest helmet manufacturing facility to come up in Haryana

• The helmet manufacturing facility has been commissioned by Studds Accessories and will be spread across an area of over 5.5 acres.

Why Hyundai is tripling down on Ioniq brand with three EV launches starting 2021

• Hyundai gets ready to drive in Ioniq 5 CUV in 2021, Ioniq 6 sedan in 2022 and Ioniq 7 SUV in 2024.
• Hyundai Motor Group aims to sell 1 million units of battery electric vehicles by 2025.

Noida: 10 people held, challans to 1,800 vehicles for flouting Covid-19 curbs

• A total of ₹2,37,700 was collected in fines during the action.

Five reasons why new-gen Mahindra Thar promises to be a game changer

• The new-gen Mahindra Thar will be showcased on August 15.
• The new Thar will bring forward a number of evolutionary changes over the last model.

Vehicle registration in July falls 36% as Covid-19 worries remain a roadblock

• Passenger vehicle registrations edged lower by 25.19% to 1.57 lakh from 2.1 lakh units in the year-ago period.
• Two-wheeler registrations totalled 8.74 lakh last month compared to 13.98 lakh in July of 2019, marking a slide of 37.47%.

2020 TVS Radeon BS 6 to now cost more in India

• This is the second price hike for the 2020 TVS Radeon BS 6 ever since its April introduction.
• Some of the main rivals to the Radeon include Honda CD 110 Dream DX, Hero Splendor Plus, and Bajaj Platina ES 100.

Watch: Police shuts down illegal gathering of 800 vehicles

• An illegal 800-vehicle meet caused heavy traffic and disruptions on the road as hundreds of people watched the gathering.

Hyundai Motor shares rise as much as 10% on Ioniq EV plan

• Hyundai Ioniq has the potential of establishing the company and brand's position in the EV market.
• It has a claimed range of around 170 miles (around 270 kms) and starts at around $33,000 in the US market.

Honda City smashed after driver crashes it against Delhi Police's patrol vehicle

• One police personnel died and another is seriously injured.

Of jugaad for power: Anand Mahindra impressed with Honda-powered Tesla

• Anand Mahindra posts video of a man explaining how a gasoline-powered generator charges his Tesla vehicle.

China's Geely, owners of Volvo, seeks launchpad to enter auto giant orbit

• Geely is looking at harnessing Volvo's technologies to better capabilities in cost control, supply chain management and local production.

Wind in face, smoke in lungs: Study warns against keeping car windows down

• A study conducted in the UK has found that drivers in some of the world's poorest cities experienced higher levels of in-car pollution.

South Korea may revise EV subsidy policy in move that could hurt Tesla

• Tesla Model 3 has gained a strong foothold in South Korea and this may have triggered alarm in rival camps.

Harley-Davidson Street 750 receives massive price cut in India

• Street 750 is the highest-selling bike from Harley-Davidson India.

EV makers want Delhi government to include lithium e-scooters in new policy

• The newly launched Delhi EV policy seeks that electric vehicles account for 25% of the total new vehicle registrations in the city by 2024.

Germany's richest man lost his fortune in 2 years amid curbed car sale, EV shift

• In 2018, Georg Schaeffler bought stake in auto parts manufacturer Continental AG and his family's fortune had soared to 35 million dollars.

Bentley begins EV powertrain study; aims fully electric car by 2026

• Bentley has said that its new research study titled OCTOPUS reinforces its ambition to lead sustainable luxury mobility.

'Sonet is a forbidden fruit': How global media received Kia's latest offering

• A number of reports in the international media puts out positive first impressions for the Sonet but also highlights that its small proportions may not make it attractive enough.
• Sub-compact SUVs are quite the rage in India and so, Kia Sonet rightly has its eyes set on the market here.

Bentley Bentayga Speed, world’s ‘fastest SUV’, teased ahead of global debut

• The 6-liter twin-turbo W12 can push the SUV's maximum speed to 306 kmph. That is just marginally faster than Lamborghini Urus.

Elon Musk sued by Tesla Twitter critic Randeep Hothi for defamation

• Randeep Hothi says Tesla CEO Elon Musk had accused him of almost killing Tesla employees and claims he had been called a liar and a terrorist, among other insults.
• Hothi has been a critic of Musk and has said he has been unable to deliver on newer cars and technologies.

Aston Martin stakeholders bet on DBX SUV, ignoring sky-high leverage

• Aston Martin is looking forward to a positive contribution to the cash flow by DBX in the second half.

This Bentley Continental GT toy model costs more than most actual compact SUVs

• Each Bentley Continental GT 1:8 scale model has been made up of over 1,000 individual pieces and assembled by hand.

Mahindra and Mahindra seeks investors for Mahindra Electric to boost EV business

• As Mahindra and Mahindra plans to launch several new electric vehicles over the next 12 months, it feels that finding the right partner for its EV arm - Mahindra Electric - will not be difficult.

Tesla shows end-to-end glass roof on Model Y. And Twitter erupts

• The mammoth glass roof on the Model Y makes panoramic sunroof in cars look smaller.

Kia Sonet sub-compact SUV unveiled, targets Venue and Brezza

• Kia Sonet brags of several segment first features and the production version bears several similarities to the concept form previously showcased.
• Sonet is expected to be officially launched in the festive period.

Arvind Kejriwal launches Electric Vehicle Policy, touts it as India's best

• Delhi aims to increase share of EVs in all new car registrations by 2024 to 25%. It is currently 0.2%.
• Arvind Kejriwal says the policy will also ensure creation of thousands of jobs in servicing, financing, driving and selling.

Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy: What EV makers said on the new initiative

• In an effort to boost the economy and reduce pollution level in Delhi, recognised as one of the world’s most polluted cities, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal rolled out his government’s electric vehicle policy.

Boosted by new Electric Vehicle Policy, Ather announces plans to enter Delhi

• Ather Energy currently has two electric scooters in its line-up - Ather 450 and Ather 450X.
• Ather's intent to enter Delhi has received a boost thanks to the latest Electric Vehicle Policy.

19 vehicles impounded, 1,400 challaned for flouting Covid-19 curbs in Noida

• The Noida-Delhi border, which was closed for normal public movement since the outbreak of the coronavirus in March, has been reopened since August 1.

2020 Ford Endeavour BS 6 gets costlier. Here's the new price

• This is the first price hike for the 2020 Ford Endeavour BS 6 since its introduction in February.

Cadillac electric SUV Lyriq, with mammoth 33-inch touchscreen, unveiled

• Cadillac Lyriq is a bold step taken by General Motors in its bigger objective of challenging the might of Tesla.
• Cadillac Lyriq claims to have a range of over 300 miles (around 482 kilometres).

Tata Nexon EV available on monthly subscription starting at ₹41,900

• Tata has collaborated with Orix Auto Infrastructure Services Limited for the subscription plans on the Nexon EV.
• The plan is currently being offered in 5 major cities - Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

Suffer from motion sickness? Jaguar is teaching driver-less cars to take care

• Jaguar Land Rover says autonomous vehicles soon will be programmed to drive in a way that reduces the impact of motion sickness.
• Future Jaguar and Land Rover models will come with more refined and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) features.

Study shows features like automates steering and braking still far from reliable

• The future may be nearer than expected but that may not mean it is also safer.
• An American Automobile Association study highlights advanced driver assistance technology still has a lot of ground to cover.

Donald Trump highlights 'soaring demand' for used cars in the US

US President Donald Trump says that the rising demand in the used-car market is a leading indicator of the motor-vehicle industry.

Kia Sonet set for premiere today, promises to hot up sub-compact SUV war

• Kia Sonet promises to take the extremely lucrative but extremely competitive sub-compact SUV segment by storm.
• Sonet is expected to be officially launched in September but makes its world premiere on Friday - August 7.

Toyota India rides in new Fortuner TRD Limited Edition at ₹34.98 lakh

• The new Toyota Fortuner TRD comes with a range of digital high-tech optional accessories under the Special Technology Package.

Tesla battery supplier LG Chem expects revenue to double by 2025

• Sales at LG Chem jumped 83% to 10.5 gigawatt hours, lifted by rising demand for Tesla’s Model 3 sedans in China as well as for Renault SA’s Zoe cars.

KTM might be working on a smaller 250 Adventure bike for India

• The upcoming KTM 250 Adventure will be a slightly more affordable offering against its 390 Adventure counterpart.

2021 Honda CBR600RR 'final edition' officially announced in promo video

• The 2021 CBR600RR pays a final tribute to the Honda's iconic middleweight supersports machine as it retires forever.

Audi India opens bookings for its most powerful SUV yet, the all-new RS Q8

• The all-new Audi RS Q8 is claimed to be the fastest series production SUV on the Nurburgring.
• The RS Q8 is the most powerful SUV Coupe from Audi.

Over 1,700 vehicles challaned in Noida in a day for flouting Covid-19 curbs

• Altogether, ₹1,80,900 were collected in fines during the action, they said.

Florida man buys Porsche 911 Turbo with a home-printed fraudulent cheque

• The man also attempted to buy three Rolex watches from a jeweler using a bad cheque.