Kia Sonet SUV prices to be revealed on September 18, may start from ₹7 lakh

• Kia Sonet SUV pre-booking was off to a flying start as the company reported as many as 6,523 bookings on the first day itself.

Nexon XM(S) variant with sunroof, auto headlights, launched at ₹8.36 lakh

• Tata Nexon is looking at offering more features in lower variants to appeal to a wider customer base.

Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos intensify rivalry as top selling SUVs in India

• Both Creta and Seltos clocked more than ten thousand sales in August.
• Seltos SUV almost entirely pulled Kia's sales last month.

At 7 feet tall, Shaquille O’Neal wants Elon Musk to make a bigger Tesla

• NBA superstar Shaq may well be more at home when on the move inside the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck.

Maruti sets up radar, camera project at key Delhi points for better road safety

• Maruti says that the system seeks to help traffic police personnel better manage vehicular movement at key junctions in Delhi.
• The system works 24x7 and can facilitate generation of e-challans.

Hyundai Kona EV N Line unveiled with sporty looks and style enhancements

• There are several new design and styling elements and technical upgrades in the new Kona.
• The top of the lineup is enhanced with a 1.6-litre T-GDI Smartstream engine with 7-speed dual clutch transmission.

Skoda showcases its first electric SUV, Enyaq iV, with range of 510 kms

• Offered in both rear- and all-wheel drive, the Enyaq iV will come with a set of three battery packs.

Kia Sonet to start from ₹6.99 lakh: Sources

• At an expected starting price of ₹6.99 lakh, the Kia Sonet will undercut some of its key rivals such as Maruti Vitara Brezza and Mahindra XUV300.

Made in Russia electric bike Aurus may join Vladimir Putin's motorcade

• The Aurus Escort is part of Aurus fleet of vehicles which are making a distinct name for the high degree of security and protection they can provide.

Elon Musk beats Mark Zuckerberg to become third richest person in the world

• Musk has seen a meteoric rise in his wealth, with his net worth growing by $87.8 billion this year as Tesla shares surged almost 500%.

Tesla wants video games engineer in sign of intent on in-car entertainment

• Tesla may be the only car maker which wants to also hire game engineers.
• Elon Musk has backed in-car gaming as an entertainment option in autonomous Tesla vehicles.

Maruti Suzuki sells more cars in August than in the same month of 2019

• Maruti Suzuki continues to see improved sales in the mini, compact and UV segments.
• Exports remain a source of concern while Ciaz continues to perform below mark in a struggling sedan segment.

Honda announces realigned variant line-up of fourth-generation City

• Honda says fourth-generation City continues to enjoy a high degree of traction and will be sold along with 2020 City.
• Since its launch in 2014, Honda has sold 3.5 lakh units of the fourth-generation City.

Ola, Uber drivers on strike in Delhi-NCR from today

• As the moratorium on loans end today, cab drivers fear that banks will tow away their vehicles for not paying EMIs.
• They also demand hike in fare and commission by the cab aggregators.

Yamaha may look at entering electric two-wheeler segment in India

• Yamaha India believes success of electric products would depend on available infrastructure, affordability and acceptance by the customers.

Creta 2020, new Verna bolster Hyundai's domestic sales in August

• A product offensive from Hyundai appears to be working for the company after a tough first half of 2020 due to Covid-19-related factors.

Delhi to Meerut in 45 minutes from December; Nitin Gadkari shares video

• The time-lapse video shared by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari shows the expressway between Delhi and Meerut almost ready.

Hector Plus helps MG Motor post growth of 41% in August

• MG Hector Plus is witnessing significant traction from the family segment as people begin to travel with easing restrictions.

Mercedes S-Class 2021 teased before official reveal with luxury, tech galore

• 2021 Mercedes S-Class seeks to once again up the bar in terms of automotive opulence.
• S-Class 2021 will be officially revealed on Wednesday - September 2.

Toyota launches new Yaris Cross compact SUV with hybrid option

• The new Yaris Cross is the first Toyota compact SUV which will offer electric four-wheel drive with multiple terrain modes.

No more lubricants: BMW develops maintenance free chain for motorcycles

• The BMW M Endurance chain doesn't require any re-tensioning or adjustment.
• It features a resident permanent lubricant filling between the rollers and pins, encased by X-rings.

Tesla cars can now detect speed limits and more in latest software update

• The software update also comes at a time when Tesla is fighting off hackers.

When zero to 80 in 22 minutes is fast: This Porsche chases a different speed

• Can you imagine setting the road on fire at break-neck speeds but coming to a standstill because the battery ran out? Porsche is looking at a fine balance in the Taycan.

Hyundai Venue iMT Sport drive review: Chuck the clutch to get set, go

• Hyundai Venue is the first car in India to offer clutch-less transmission. The SX Turbo Venue seeks to offer striking visual elements and the comfort of an iMT unit.

Anand Mahindra backs animal corridors on highways, Gadkari gives thumbs up

• Anand Mahindra uses an example of a green corridor over a highway in The Netherlands to highlight the need for man and animals to co-exist.

Royal Enfield delivers more than 1,000 bikes in one day across Kerala on Onam

• The customer deliveries included a mix of all motorcycles ranging from the Classic 350 BS 6 to the 650 twins.

Upcoming Royal Enfield 650 cc twin-cylinder cruiser makes spy debut

• The newly spotted 650 cc cruiser from Royal Enfield has taken inspiration from the Concept KX shown at the EICMA 2018.

Move over electric cars because battery-powered planes are almost here

• An all-electric plane plans to travel a distance of 700 kilometres to show off its capabilities.
• The plane will make six stops because its battery gives it a range of 100 kilometres but with technology being ramped up at a lightning pace, the signs are quite evident.

Why Tesla is gold for retail investors in this Asian country

• The total amount of individual investor holdings in Tesla’s stock reached $3.6 billion as of August 28 here.

Maruti Suzuki celebrates three years of Arena retail chain

• There are 745 Arena showrooms across the country at present.
• Arena retail chain offers some of the company's best-selling products like Alto, S-Presso, WagonR, Celerio, Swift, Dzire, Vitara Brezza and Ertiga.

Refer and win credits: How this e-scooter maker is trying to boost sales

• Ather Energy says that existing customers were referring the e-scooter to others and the company felt they should be rewarded for it.

Kawasaki India rides in Harley Street 750 rivaling 2020 Vulcan S at ₹5.79 lakh

• The Kawasaki Vulcan S BS 6 will be available in a new Metallic Flat Raw Graystone colour scheme.

Over 1,700 vehicles fined, 19 impounded during weekend lockdown in Noida

• A total of 4,254 vehicles were checked across 200 barrier points in the district and challans were issued to 1,727 of them.

Women e-rickshaw drivers hit by pandemic, but decide to fight back

• With no income during lockdown, women e-rickshaw drivers, who had taken loan to buy their vehicles, are facing a tough time to pay EMIs.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350: New images, details out

• The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 will be made available in three variants - Fireball, Stellar and Supernova.
• The Meteor 350 is expected to be launched at a starting price of ₹1.68 lakh.

Mahindra XUV500 diesel-automatic silently launched in India

• The Mahindra XUV500 has been launched with an option of 6-speed torque converter.

Vespa Racing Sixties India launch slated for September 1

• The Vespa Racing Sixties is a limited-run model which shares its internals with the SXL 150.

SC sets aside NGT order stating no fuel without pollution certificate

• The top court said that stoppage of supply of fuel to vehicles not having valid PUC Certificate is not contemplated either in the 1989 Central Motor Vehicles Rules or the NGT Act.

Auto tech firm Veoneer teams up with Qualcomm on driver software

• Veoneer said it had signed a non-binding letter of intent with the U.S. firm and expected to finalise a definitive agreement in the second half of this year.

BMW to open pre-bookings for 2020 G 310 R, G 310 GS in India from September 1

• The biggest change on the bikes will be the use of a BS 6-compliant 312 cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine.

Future of mobility: Japan's flying car conducts first public manned flight

• Japan's SkyDrive's new SD-03 flying car model flew over a 10,000-square-meter Toyota Test Field for about four minutes.

Elon Musk joins the club of centibillionaires as net worth tops $100 billion

• Elon Musk's Tesla became the world's most valuable carmaker by market capitalization on July 1 when it overtook front runner Toyota.

Kia Sonet fuel economy revealed ahead of launch

• Kia Sonet is going to be the most efficient petrol-manual compact SUV.

India-bound Nissan Magnite SUV's designers reveal how the concept took shape

• Nissan Magnite will be made in India and will be officially launched here in second half of FY 2020-21.

Anand Mahindra can’t believe how Bajaj bikes are used to peel corn kernels

• A Bajaj bike was transformed into a machine for a group of villagers to do the job.
• Anand Mahindra jokingly quipped whether Continental Tire should consider changing name to Corntinental.

Reborn for modern era: Aston Martin introduces electric DB 5 Junior model

• The junior electric version of Aston Martin DB 5 will be able to accommodate an adult and a child side by side.
• The car features the same iconic Aston Martin wings, shield and DB5 badges as the original 1963 model.

Ford vehicles may soon park themselves inside a garage

• Ford has launched a demonstration project for automated valet parking using its connected Escape test vehicles.

Irish cricketer smashes six, breaks window of his own Toyota Corolla Hybrid

• During his match-winning knock in Dublin, O'Brien's massive six landed outside the ground and smashed the rear window of his car.

Harley-Davidson 338R spotted for the first time

• The Harley-Davidson 338R is supposed to be the most affordable bike from the company.

Off-roading on Moon? Toyota lunar rover's name inspired by Land Cruiser SUV

• The name was decided based on the quality, durability, and reliability expected of the pressurised lunar rover.

Bentley Flying Spur gets new styling specification to enhance its sporty appeal

• Bentley's new style specification for the Flying Spur features high gloss carbon fibre exterior components that have been manufactured by hand and mirror-matched.

Maruti Suzuki launches subscription service in Pune, Hyderabad

• Maruti Suzuki's subscription initiative comes with features such as zero-down payment, complete car maintenance, insurance, 24x7 roadside support and no re-sale risk.

2021 BMW 4 Series Coupe: All you need to know

• 2021 BMW 4 Series Coupe is underpinned by BMW’s CLAR platform that's also shared with the 3 Series.
• It will be launched internationally in October this year.

Interiors of Toyota Urban Cruiser revealed in official images

Launch of the Toyota Urban Cruiser is likely to take place around the September 3rd week.

Noida: Over 2,000 vehicles penalised, 7 impounded for flouting Covid-19 curbs

• A total of 5,231 vehicles were checked across 200 barrier points in the district and challans issued to 2,045 of them.

Honda Hornet 2.0 launched at ₹1.26 lakh

• Honda Hornet 2.0 bookings have already started at the company's official website as well as its authorised dealerships.

Single people will make up 30% of car buyers in China by 2030

• The vast majority of people currently buying cars in China, the world’s biggest market, are coupled up, counting for about 85% of consumers.

Honda goes small with first all-electric car Honda e

• The Honda e has a battery capacity roughly half that of the Model 3, driving just 280 kilometres per charge.

Elon Musk confirms Tesla factory was target of 'serious' cyberattack

• The malware was aimed at extracting data from the network and then to threaten the company for ransom money.

Tesla shares surge, increases gap with Toyota as world's most valuable carmaker

• Tesla's shares have risen more than 420% since the beginning of this year, turning some retail investors into millionaires.