Baleno, Swift, WagonR continues to drive Maruti's sales in November, SUVs are biggest gainers

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

<ul><li>Maruti Suzuki clocked more than 1.34 lakh unit sales in India last month, up by around one per cent compared to November 2022.</li></ul>

Maruti Suzuki Jimny Thunder Edition launched at  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10.74 lakh. Check what's new

Maruti Suzuki Jimny Thunder Edition

<ul><li>Maruti Suzuki Jimny Thunder Edition only gets cosmetic changes over the standard Jimny. Moreover, it is more affordable as well.</li></ul>

Diesel sales tank 7.5 per cent in India. And there's a cheery, festive reason why

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<ul><li>Diesel consumption dropped to 6.78 million tonnes in November from 7.33 million tonnes a year back.</li></ul>

Ola Electric achieves all-time high registrations of 30,000 units in November

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<ul><li>In November, Ola Electric had a market share of 35 per cent in the EV scooter segment. </li></ul>

Tata Motors sales drop in November despite launching four SUVs, including Nexon facelift

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<ul><li>Despite launching Nexon and Nexon EV facelifts as well as the new Harrier and Safari SUVs in October, Tata Motors barely saw sales numbers pick up in the penultimate month of the year.</li></ul>

Toyota Hilux Champ pickup truck unveiled. Will it come to India?

<ul><li>The Hilux Champ is powered by a 2.4-litre diesel engine that produces 147 bhp of max power at 3,400 rpm and a peak torque output of 400 Nm at 1,600 - 2,000 rpm.</li></ul>

Toyota Motor's advertisement on Hilux pickup truck in eye of storm. Here is why it has been banned

Toyota Hilux

<ul><li>The Toyota Hilux advertisement shows dozens of these pickup trucks driving through rivers, forest and open land, which is being described as one of nature’s true spectacles.</li></ul>

Toyota Hilux GR Sport unveiled as hard-core version of pick-up truck

Toyota Hilux GR Sport

<ul><li>Toyota Hilux GR Sport gets mechanical as well as cosmetic changes when compared to the standard Hilux pick-up truck.</li></ul>

Hydrogen-powered Toyota Hilux pick-up truck with 587 km of range revealed

<ul><li>Toyota Hilux Hydrogen shares the powertrain with Mirai. The Hilux Hydrogen has a claimed range of 587 km.</li></ul>

Toyota delivers a fleet of Hilux pick-up trucks to the Indian Army

<ul><li>Indian Army has taken delivery of the Toyota Hilux. Before this, Mahindra delivered Mahindra Scorpio Classic to the Indian Army.</li></ul>

Toyota refutes reports of big discounts on Hilux, says demand is strong

<ul><li>Toyota Motor launched the Hilux pickup truck earlier this year, priced between  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>30.40 lakh to  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>37.90 lakh (ex-showroom).</li></ul>

Toyota Fortuner, Hilux to get mild hybrid powertrain soon: Report

<ul><li>Toyota Motor will launch the Fortuner and Hilux hybrid models in South Africa by next year. Toyota already offers hybrid powertrain in models like Urban Cruiser HyRyder and Innova HyCross in India.</li></ul>

You can get up to 70% buyback on the new Toyota Hilux pickup. Here's how

Toyota India is offering an assured buyback value of up to 70 per cent after three years or a low EMI option starting from  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>32,886 from the date of purchase.

Toyota Hilux first-drive review: Brute beast that's forged for the wild

<ul><li>Toyota Hilux has some incredible off-road capabilities but can it double up as a daily drive commute option in congested Indian cities?</li></ul>

Toyota Hilux prices revised, base variant now more affordable by  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3.6 lakh

<ul><li>The Toyota Hilux arrived in India last year priced at  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>33.99 lakh and the latest revision makes it about  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3.6 lakh cheaper than before. That said, the price drop is only on the base variant, whereas the top-spec High variants have seen a price hike.</li></ul>

Toyota unveils Hilux lifestyle utility vehicle in India

<ul><li>Toyota Hilux comes as the Japanese car brand's first-ever lifestyle pickup truck in the country. The new pickup truck will have a direct rival in the segment - Isuzu V-Cross, when it launches in the country in March 2022.</li></ul>

Toyota Hilux pickup truck likely to launch in India next year

<ul><li>Toyota is likely to launch the Hilux pickup in India early next year. Hilux is based on the IMV-2 platform which also underpins the&nbsp;Fortuner&nbsp;and Innova Crysta. When launched, the Hilux will go head on against&nbsp;Isuzu&nbsp;V-Cross.</li></ul>

Toyota Innova HyCross: First Drive Impressions

<ul><li>Toyota has introduced the new generation Innova armed with strong hybrid powertrain mated to a petrol unit. Besides offering more fuel efficiency, the new Innova HyCross sets itself apart from the Innova Crysta and aims to target those who wish for an MPV with SUV styling cues and features. Here is our first drive impressions of the new Innova HyCross.</li></ul>

Toyota Innova HyCross: First Look

<ul><li>Toyota Motor has launched a refreshed Innova which now wears an SUV look and gets hybrid power under its hood. It also comes with petrol only variant and will be sold along with the diesel versions of previous generation Innova Crysta. Here is a quick look what all has changed on the new generation Innova.</li></ul>

Toyota Prius 2023 breaks cover: First look

<ul><li>The fifth generation Prius hybrid hatchback now comes with 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine which can generate 220 horsepower, 99-hp more powerful than previous generation model.</li></ul>

In pics: Ninth-gen Toyota Camry breaks cover as a 229 bhp pure hybrid sedan, carries a host of updates

Toyota Camry

<ul><li>Toyota Camry is one of the long-standing midsize sedans in the world, which now has received its ninth-generation iteration with a host of updates on design, feature and powertrain front.</li></ul>

In pics: Toyota Land Cruiser SE looks like Land Rover-inspired flagship Toyota electric SUV

Toyota Land Cruiser SE

<ul><li>Toyota has unveiled the Land Cruiser SE concept with a radically different design compared to the brand's current flagship SUV, ahead of its public debut at the Japan Mobility Show.</li></ul>

In pics: Toyota Innova HyCross flex-fuel MPV, world's first car that runs fully on ethanol, debuts

<ul><li>The flex-fuel Toyota Innova HyCross MPV is compatible with BS 6 Stage II norms.</li></ul>

In pics: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado looks uber retro cool

<ul><li>The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado is inspired by the J60 Series Land Cruiser of the 1960s. It will be offered with a hybrid petrol powertrain or a diesel engine, depending on the market it is being sold in.&nbsp;</li></ul>

Upcoming motorcycles that will launch in India soon: Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 to Yamaha R3 and MT-03

<p>2023 will soon be over and it was a pretty great year for motorcycle enthusiasts. We got a lot of motorcycles that people have been waiting for a long time. There is the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, Triumph Speed 400 and Scrambler 400 X and a new generation of KTM Dukes. However, the year has not ended yet and there are a few motorcycles that we will be seeing soon in the Indian market. Here are four new motorcycles that will be launching soon in India.</p>

<p>The Himalayan 450 might be the motorcycle which has created the most hype this year. Royal Enfield will launch the Himalayan 450 on 24th November at Motoverse. The new Himalayan shares nothing with the Himalayan 411 which the 450 replaces in the lineup.</p><p>The Himalayan 450 features an all-new liquid-cooled engine which has been named Sherpa 450. It produces 39.5 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 40 Nm at 5,500 rpm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox with slip and assist clutch.</p>

<p>Royal Enfield Himalayan 450</p>

<p>Yamaha has finally decided to bring its big bikes to the Indian market. The first two motorcycles to land on our Indian shores are the R3 and MT-03. Both motorcycles will come through the CBU route so they will not be very aggressively priced. The R3 is a fully faired motorcycle whereas the MT-03 will be a naked streetfighter. Yamaha will be launching both motorcycles on 15th December.</p><p>Both motorcycles are powered by a 321 cc, liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine that produces 41.4 bhp of peak power and 29.6 Nm of maximum torque. The engine is mated to a six-speed gearbox with a slip and assist clutch.</p>

<p>Yamaha R3 and MT-03</p>

<p>Aprilia India recently launched the RS457 in the global market. The motorcycle will be made-in-India and will go on sale in India by the end of December or early next year. The RS457 looks like a smaller version of the RS660. The motorcycle was also showcased at MotoGP 2023. Powering the motorcycle is a 457 cc, liquid-cooled, DOHC, parallel-twin engine tuned for 47 bhp and is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.</p>

<p>Aprilia RS457</p>

Himalayan 450

Himalayan

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Volkswagen launches Virtus Sound Edition at  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15.52 lakh in India. What's new

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<ul><li>Royal Enfield will launch the Himalayan 450 on 24th November and Yamaha will launch the MT-03 and R3 on 15th December.</li></ul>

2024 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is here. Check out the price

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Royal Enfield has launched the Shotgun 650 Motoverse Edition in Indian market.

It is priced at  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4.25 lakh ex-showroom and will be limited to just 25 units

The owners will be chosen through a lucky draw at Motoverse.

Royal Enfield will not be making the production-spec Shotgun 650 in this colour scheme.

The deliveries of the Shotgun 650 starts in January 2024.

The Shotgun 650 is a bobber with a removable pillion seat.

It comes with different set of ergonomics when compared to the Super Meteor 650

The handlebar is lower and the footpegs are more centre set. There is a new set of exhaust pipes on offer as well.

The Shotgun 650 uses the same chassis and engine as the Super Meteor 650. 

Ever wondered why there is no CNG car in India with AMT or automatic transmission? Here is why

<p>Compressed Natural Gas, abbreviated as CNG, is one of the cleaner and popular gas-based automotive fuel options in the market. Over the last few years, CNG has witnessed rapidly rising demand and sales across the country due to various factors. It is considered a significantly cheaper fuel alternative fuel compared to petrol and diesel, while CNG also offers a substantially lower cost of ownership to vehicle owners. Besides that, it offers significantly higher fuel economy than petrol or diesel. The increasing focus on greener mobility has enhanced the demand for CNG in India over the last few years.</p><p>Buoyed by the rising demand, several car manufacturers are launching passenger vehicles with factory-fitted CNG kits. Besides that, many people opt for aftermarket CNG kit installation on their vehicles. The benefits of the CNG kit-equipped vehicles are multiple. While these cars can run on both petrol and CNG, they also offer a significantly lower cost of ownership.</p><p>(Also read: <a target="_blank" href="https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/cars/cng-cars-finding-the-limelight-in-india-playing-a-win-win-for-automakers-and-consumers-41698563425140.html">CNG cars lighting up Indian passenger vehicle market. Why consumers prefer gas over petrol or diesel</a>)</p><p>While CNG cars are witnessing a rise in demand and sales across India, the non-availability of automatic or automated manual transmission with these vehicles is a concern for many consumers. AMT or automatic transmission make driving easier and more convenient for drivers, especially in highly congested bumper-to-bumper traffic conditions.</p><p>Here are some truly technical reasons why the CNG cars don't come with AMT or automatic transmission, but manual gearbox only.</p>

Ertiga CNG

<p>A CNG powertrain lacks low-end torque and takes its own time to gain pace. This puts pressure on the engine block to deliver power at a particular instant. The AMT or automatic transmission-equipped cars come with detuned clutches as they are unable to withstand heavy torque and are prone to overheating. Hence, in the need of an instant power requirement, automatic transmission in a CNG car will lag in upshifting gears.</p>

<p><strong>CNG means lack of low-end power</strong></p>

<p>The automatic gearboxes are meant to stay coupled with driveshafts all the time until they are manually slotted into neutral. The lack of low-end power and torque may result in the automatic transmission in a CNG-propelled car struggling to crawl the vehicle when in drive. This can result in premature wear of the clutch, damaging the vehicle's critical component.</p>

<p><strong>Possibility of premature clutch wear</strong></p>

<p>While driving a CNG car equipped with an automatic transmission, the driver is bound to experience a considerable lag in acceleration as there will be low power output. A powerful engine can overcome this problem if paired with a better transmission setup but will command a higher cost of ownership. This will eventually not fetch the desired sales volume.</p>

<p><strong>Considerable lag in acceleration</strong></p>

<p>CNG cars come with higher upfront costs compared to their petrol-only counterparts. On the other hand, an automatic gearbox-equipped car comes priced considerably higher than its manual transmission-equipped counterpart. Hence, a car with a CNG propulsion system and automatic transmission will command substantially high upfront cost for the consumers.</p>

<p><strong>CNG-automatic combination will impact pricing</strong></p>

Altroz CNG

Punch CNG

Thar

Nexon 

Harrier

Swift

<ul><li>CNG cars and automatic transmissions are among the hot favourite trends in the Indian market, but no car in the country's passenger vehicle market offers a CNG-automatic combination.</li></ul>

Honda Unicorn: Top highlights

The Unicorn has been on sale in the Indian market for quite sometime now. 

The motorcycle is known for reliability and low cost of maintainence.

The bike is available in four colours - Pearl Igneous Black, Imperial Red Metallic, Matte Axis Gray Metallic and a new Pearl Siren Blue colour scheme.

The 2023 Unicorn gets a three-pod instrument console with a tachometer, and speedometer, while the third pod houses the tell-tale lights and the fuel gauge. 

The engine produces 13.27 bhp and 14.58 Nm.

Braking performance comes from a 240 mm disc at the front and a 130 mm drum brake at the rear. The bike gets single-channel ABS as standard. 

The Unicorn is priced at  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,09,800 (ex-showroom Delhi) and is sold in a single variant. 

The 2023 Honda Unicorn has been updated to the latest emission regulations to continue its strong sales streak. Here are the top highlights of the commuter motorcycle.

Work for Ola Gigafactory in full swing ahead of 2024 debut, reveals Bhavish Aggarwal

Ola is working on its Gigafactory in full swing ahead of its 2024 debut

Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has shared images of the factory being built

Located at Krishnagiri in Tamil Nadu, Ola Gigafactory to be India's largest electric two-wheeler manufacturing facility

Ola CEO claimed that the factory will have an initial capacity of 5 GWh

Once completed and fully functional, the Ola Gigafactory will have 100 GWh capacity

The initial ground work for the factory started in June this year

Setting up the main frame work for the factory started in September

Ola CEO claims the company is working as fast as possible to make the Gigafactory operational within its set deadline

The latest images shared by Aggarwal reveals the work to build the superstructure is already in full swing

Ola is aiming big with this Gigafactory to start production of its upcoming motorcycles

S1 Pro

The Ola Electric S1 Pro is an electric scooter that offers an impressive blend of performance, convenience, and affordability. With its robust specifications and features, it stands out in the competitive electric scooter market.

<b>Price:</b>
<ul>
<li>Minimum Price (Ex-Showroom): 1.40 Lakhs</li>
<li>Maximum Price (Ex-Showroom): 1.47 Lakhs</li>
</ul>
<b>Specs and Features:</b>
<ul>
<li>Motor Power: The S1 Pro is equipped with a powerful motor that ranges from 8500 to 11000 W, ensuring a smooth and efficient ride.</li>
<li>Charging Time: With a charging time of just 6.5 hours, it provides the convenience of a quick turnaround between rides.</li>
<li>Max Speed: This electric scooter boasts an impressive top speed of 116 to 120 Kmph, making it suitable for both city commuting and short trips.</li>
<li>Range: The S1 Pro offers an impressive range of 181 to 195 Km on a single charge, reducing the need for frequent recharging.</li>
<li>Safety Features: With CBS (Combined Braking System) and LED headlights, it ensures rider safety even during night rides.</li>
<li>Cruise Control: The scooter includes a cruise control feature, enhancing rider comfort on long journeys.</li>
<li>Mobile Connectivity: Stay connected on the go with Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity.</li>
<li>Battery Capacity: A 4 kWh battery powers the S1 Pro, providing ample energy for extended rides.</li>
<li>Body Type: Designed as an electric bike, the S1 Pro boasts a sleek and modern appearance.</li>
<li>Navigation: The scooter is equipped with navigation features, helping riders find their way effortlessly.</li>
</ul>
<b>Rivals:</b>
The Ola Electric S1 Pro competes with other electric scooters like Vida V1, Kabira Mobility KM 3000, Ather Energy Ather 450X, White Carbon Motors GT5, and SVITCH BIKE XE+.
While these competitors offer their unique features, the S1 Pro's balance between price, performance, and features makes it a compelling choice.
In conclusion, the Ola Electric S1 Pro is a remarkable electric scooter that ticks all the right boxes when it comes to performance, convenience, and value for money. Its competitive pricing, powerful motor, impressive range, and smart features make it a reliable choice for anyone looking to embrace electric mobility without breaking the bank. When compared to its rivals, the S1 Pro stands out as a well-rounded option that doesn't compromise on quality or performance. If you're in the market for an electric scooter, the Ola Electric S1 Pro deserves a spot on your shortlist.

Ola Electric CEO Bhavish Aggarwal has revealed images of its upcoming Gigafactory slated to start production in 2024.

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