When Corolla meets SUV: Toyota launches Corolla Cross compact SUV

• The SUV, based on Toyota's TNGA platform, will be launched in a number of other markets as well.

Honda launches BS 6-compliant turbo diesel Civic at ₹20.74 lakh

• The 1.6-litre i-DTEC turbo engine in the Honda Civic offers maximum power of 120 PS@4000 rpm and has a peak torque of 300 Nm.

Aston Martin's first SUV - the DBX, rolls off production line

• The DBX vehicle is Aston Martin’s first foray into the lucrative sport utility vehicle market.
• The company is late to the SUV party compared to its rivals such as Bentley and Rolls-Royce.

Benelli rides in Classic 350 rivaling Imperiale 400 BS 6 at ₹1.99 lakh

• Deliveries of the new Imperiale 400 BS 6 will start from 1st week of August.
• Benelli Imperiale 400 rivals the likes of Royal Enfield Classic 350.

Noida all set to get EV charging units in bid to promote clean mobility

• EESL will make an upfront investment on services pertaining to the agreement along with the operation and maintenance of public charging infrastructure by qualified manpower.
• NOIDA authority will be responsible for the provision of space for the charging infrastructure.

2021 Bentley Bentayga configurator offers up to 10 billion combinations

• The highly customizable new Bentley Bentayga SUV gets a comprehensive digital configurator where one can play around with all kinds of aesthetics to suit their needs.

These Bridgestone tyres aim to help Volkswagen ID.3 to preserve battery power

• The Enliten technology enables a super low rolling resistance to help conserve the ID.3’s battery power.
• Battery power is also conserved by the fact that these tyres are lighter, requiring up to 2kg less raw materials.

Sian Roadster hybrid sports car is Lamborghini's most powerful speed demon yet

• Roofless version of Lamborghini Sian Roadster combined thermal and electric power for superior performance capabilities.
• Lamborghini Sian Roadster sports an extremely striking design but retains its performance genes - it can touch 100 kmph in just 2.9 seconds.

Tesla cars 'very close' to navigating roads without an iota of human input

• Level 5 autonomous vehicles do not require human attention. Such cars won’t even have steering wheels or acceleration or braking pedals.

Suzuki Motorcycle India hikes pricing of Intruder BS 6

• Suzuki Intruder BS 6 was first introduced in the Indian market back in March, it rivals the likes of Bajaj Avenger Street 160.

Lionel Messi and his Barcelona mates will now 'ride in' this new team car

• The Cupra Formentor became the official car for the Spanish football club FC Barcelona.
• Barcelona’s German goalkeeper Tee Stegen, who is also the brand’s ambassador, was the first to book one.

Elon Musk hints next Tesla gigafactory will be in ‘Asia, outside China’

• Tesla's first gigafactory in Asia is currently producing Model 3 sedans. It also aims to produce Model Y crossovers from the China facility too.

Not just a problem in India: Most Britons say they just can't afford an EV

• A recent poll in the UK found that while most people are willing to switch to an EV, most also don't have the money it would take.
• Even with subsidies, the break-even phase could take as many as six years to come by.

1.78 lakh units in 2019: Why Maruti is betting big on railways to transport cars

• The first dispatch by double decker flexi-deck rakes from Maruti Suzuki took place in March of 2014 and since then, it has saved more than 100,000 truck trips across highways of the country, saving an estimated 100 million litres of fuel.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk approaches a $1.8 billion bonanza

• Tesla has surged 500% over the past year as the company increased sales of its Model 3 sedan.

China’s EV bubble closer to bursting as Tesla gains ground

• Tesla managing to set up production in China is likely to trigger the demise of many local rivals.
• Out of about 100 Chinese startups developing electric cars, a diminishing group of just 11 succeeded in raising funds last year.

Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 BS 6 is now costlier in India

• Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 BS 6 rivals the likes of KTM RC 200 and the Yamaha Fazer 25.

This 'Made in Israel' flying car aims to be Uber in the sky

• The six-seater CityHawk is wingless and the size of a large SUV so that it can land on a sidewalk near homes and offices.

Volvo electric fire truck concept can be game-changer for fire service industry

• The concept fire truck is currently undergoing intensive testing and will soon begin real-world customer testing with fire departments in Berlin, Amsterdam and Dubai.
• Volvo says the truck can accelerate rapidly, has agility for swift turns and can respond to various emergency situations effectively.

Suzuki Jimny goes off sale in the UK

• Suzuki Jimny's days in the European market are numbered. It has already gone off sale in Britain.

Auto dealers in troubled waters may sink to further depths of despair

• Ratings agency Crisil notes that dealers stand on a weak footing to deal with demand contraction because of lower sales volume per dealer.

No BS 4 vehicles will be registered if sold after March 31: Supreme Court

• Earlier on March 27, the top court had allowed sale of BS 4 vehicles for 10 days post lockdown.

MG Motor India all-set to drive in Hector Plus on July 13

• MG has already started accepting bookings on the Hector Plus 6-seater SUV at a token amount of ₹50,000.

Hyundai reveals first look at new Elantra N Line sport sedan

• The new Elantra N Line brings performance-inspired N brand elements to seventh-generation sedan for the first time.

Hyundai i10 N Line hatchback production begins, price converts to ₹15.25 lakh

• The new Hyundai i10 N Line hatchback is the brand's fourth N Line model.
• The new i10 N Line hatchback will be powered by a 1.0 Turbo GDi engine.

Piaggio India opens booking of 2020 Vespa VXL and SXL facelift for ₹1,000

• The new Vespa VXL and SXL facelift models, soon to be launched in India, have a host of features to enhance the riding experience.

Battle of MPVs: Hector Plus gets set to challenge Innova Crysta, Kia Carnival

• Hector Plus from MG Motor is a brave attempt to make a mark in the premium MPV segment.
• It may also prove to be a risky attempt and a lot will depend on how MG prices what is going to be its third offering in India.

BMW iX3 electric Sports Activity Vehicle teased officially, launch expected soon

• The new iX3 will be powered by a 74 kWh battery and will have a range of more than 440 km

Kia launches Live Stream Showroom to help customers buy new cars online

• The platform allows customers to discover design and features of Kia vehicles from comfort of their homes

Inspired by art of coding, Rolls-Royce Wraith Kryptos Collection revealed

• A car with cryptic messages, only 50 units will be part of Rolls-Royce Wraith Kryptos Collection. The codes incorporated into each car are known only by two people in the company and it would be up to the owner to decipher these.

Cars, a cocktail and a celebrity: South Koreans succumb to Tesla fever

• Tesla Model 3 is now the country's No.2 imported vehicle.
• Imported Tesla cars are even giving home-grown brands like Hyundai stiff competition.

Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron concept showcased as future comes a step closer

• Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron concept promises a striking design language blended with a capable drive and feature-loaded cabin.
• The Q4 Sportback e-tron will hit production lines as early as 2021.

Noida: 3 arrested, over 900 vehicles penalised for violating COVID-19 curbs

• The Noida-Delhi border continues to remain sealed for movement except for essential services.

UK's loss may be France's gain as Ineos Automotive considers 4x4 relocation

• British carmaker Ineos Automotive has recently unveiled its first offering Grenadier 4X4 SUV.

Audi’s new CEO sees crisis giving struggling carmaker an opening

• Markus Duesmann is confident Audi can become more nimble and that the Covid-19 crisis provides an opportunity for the company to emerge more nimble.

DHL to lay off 2,200 UK workers based at Jaguar Land Rover

• About two in five of the DHL employees at JLR’s UK factories face dismissal, the union Unite has said.
• The layoffs at DHL, owned by Deutsche Post AG, follow JLR’s announcement last month that as many as 1,100 contract jobs would be cut across the carmaker’s plants.

What pandemic: This country's officials get luxury cars but doctors lack PPE kit

• Officials claim it is standard process but critics slam the decision considering the state of healthcare workers in the country during Covid-19 pandemic.

JLR begins deliveries of BS 6 Range Rover Evoque and Discovery Sport

• The deliveries have started nearly five months after the new Evoque and Discovery Sport were launched almost back to back in Mumbai.

Chinese EV startups given paycheck protection loans of $5 million in US: Report

• It is reported that despite automotive startups backed by Chinese investors sacking people, they were given loans in the US to prevent exactly that.

Why the cars of our self-driving future will be electric

• Skeptics believe self-driving technology will have a serious impact on an electric car’s range and degrade batteries.
• On the other hand, optimists think improvements in technology will likely mitigate much of that trade-off.

2020 Honda X-Blade BS 6 vs rivals: Price comparison

• Here is how the new 2020 Honda X-Blade BS 6 compares against the rivals such as TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Suzuki Gixxer, Hero Xtreme 160R and Bajaj Pulsar NS160.

2021 Maserati Ghibli Hybrid to premier on July 16

• The 2021 Maserati Ghibli Hybrid was originally slated to arrive at the 2020 Beijing Motor Show.
• It will be revealed at the Maserati's official website in an online event.

2020 Honda X-Blade BS 6 launched at ₹1.05 lakh

• The new Honda X-Blade BS 6 will be available in four colour options - Pearl Spartan Red, Pearl Igneous Black, Matte Axis Grey Metallic and Matte Marvel Blue Metallic.

Lamborghini teases its ‘mystery car’ ahead of launch on July 8

• The teaser images reveal that the upcoming hypercar will have hexagonal taillights and huge tailpipes which are also hexagonal in shape.

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai poised to increase market share: Report

• Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai have a strong presence in the small-car segment and have a robust sales and post-sales network in rural India.
• The ability to ramp up production at short notice could also help both car makers.

Volkswagen steps on gas to go electric, begins changes for EVs at another plant

• The Emden facility in Germany will be used to produce Volkswagen's new all-electric compact SUV ID.4 from 2022 which will be followed by other all-electric models.

Losing out to neighbours: Delhi pump owners seek reduction of VAT on fuel

• The Delhi government had increased VAT on petrol to 30 per cent from 27 per cent on May 5.
• Higher fuel prices in Delhi means pump owners here are losing out to fuel stations in neighbouring states.

Tesla adds $14 billion in a day to its valuation, leaves auto giants to eat dust

• Tesla's valuation has added the combined value of the Big Three - GM, Ford Motor Co. and Fiat Chrysler - in just five trading days through Monday (June 6).
• Tesla has grown by an average $14 billion on each of those days.

Renault launches new variants of Master ZE fully electric transport vans

• The new Master ZE has a range of up to 120 kilometres and is ideal for delivery work in urban areas without adding to vehicular pollution.

Mumbai auto union urges govt to allow extra ₹2 per trip for Covid precautions

• Taking Covid safety precautions such as sanitising autos on a regular basis and installing isolation sheets are resulting in extra cost of operations for the drivers.

Mercedes teases new S-Class, three-phase launch begins on July 8

• Among the key features will be a huge touchscreen and AR navigation suggestions on the HUD.

Toyota suspends work at Bidadi plant for a day after worker succumbs to Covid-19

• The deceased employee had last attended work at the Toyota factory on June 23.
• The company has quarantined the employees suspected of having primary or secondary contact with the deceased until June 23.

Lexus unveils new LS luxury sedan, likely to be launched by end of 2020

• The new Lexus LS sedan gets the Lexus Teammate, the latest in advanced driving assist technologies, and a new body colour that creates deep shadows and robust highlights.

Audi RS 7 Sportback 2020 to launch in India on July 16

• Audi has already opened bookings for the RS 7 Sportback models at ₹10 lakh.
• The second generation Audi RS 7 is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine producing 600hp of power and 800Nm of torque.

Why 'pack up, ship out' is not a feasible option for car makers in current times

• Even when lured with incentives or threatened with economic consequences, cost of moving production may cloud over any possible plans of shift for car makers.
• With Covid-19-related developments posing financial challenges, auto makers are more likely to stay put than ship out.

BOCI writes to IRDAI for extension of vehicle insurance validity

• BOCI operators run 17 lakh buses and account for 30 crore passenger trips. Its members also operate 1.1 million cars which are used for intercity travel.

Bentley updates Flying Spur with 4-seat option, new colours and steering wheel

• Three new exterior paint colours expand range of 62 colours, along with new wheel and matrix grille options.
• Four-seat rear cabin now available, together with electrically-deployed, veneered picnic tables.

Lifeline: Nissan secures $7.8 billion from creditors since April

• Nissan, in a filing, says it had raised a total of 832.6 billion yen ($7.8 billion), including 712.6 billion yen announced in late May to respond to coronavirus.
• Nissan faces several challenges which include a tarnished image, falling global sales and a deteriorating cash position.