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Mahindra's new EV plant in Chakan goes on stream
Mahindra & Mahindra, which is bullish on growth at its electric mobility arm, Mahindra Electric, and is also readying to launch its eKUV100 S...
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Isuzu D-Max V-Cross, MU-X now with big discounts
Isuzu dealers have started doling out massive discounts on the likes of the D-Max V-Cross lifestyle pickup truck and the MU-X SUV, which are pric...
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Land Rover Discovery with 2.0-litre diesel engine launched in India
Land Rover India has launched a new entry-level Discovery, expanding the premium SUV’s range. Priced from Rs 75.18 lakh, the new version co...
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Honda City gets safety updates, prices unchanged
Honda Cars India has added more safety features to its entire City sedan line-up, but has kept the prices unchanged, at Rs 9.72 lakh-14.07 l...
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MG eZS electric SUV trial production begins
In April 2019, MG Motor India confirmed that its all-electric eZS SUV will be hitting our shores by December of this year. And now, the company h...
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FCA withdraws offer to merge with Renault
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has withdrawn its offer of a '50/50 merger' with Renault. If it had gone ahead, the deal would have creat...
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Toyota Glanza launched at Rs 7.22 lakh
Toyota has finally launched the Glanza hatchback in India, with pric...
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Ford 1.0 EcoBoost to be replaced by Mahindra's 1.2 TGDI in 2020
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It has become evident by now that the move to the more stringent B...
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Apple CarPlay to be upgraded with iOS 13 update
Apple’s CarPlay in-car connectivity suite will be receiving ma...
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Blu Smart all-electric mobility platform launched in Delhi-NCR
On the eve of World Environment Day, Gensol Mobility, a subsidiary of Ahmedabad-based renewable energy services provider, Gensol Group, launched...
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Maruti Suzuki unveils mobile Nexa terminal
In an attempt to widen its presence across the country, Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the mobile Nexa terminal. The mobile terminal is basically a d...
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2019 Ford EcoSport prices now start at Rs 7.69 lakh
Ford has announced revised pricing for the EcoSport compact SUV, wit...
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Jaguar design boss Ian Callum leaves firm after 20 years
Ian Callum is stepping down as director of design at Jaguar after two decades in the role, the British carmaker has confirmed.
The 64-ye...
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2020 Land Rover Defender to debut at the Frankfurt motor show
Land Rover has been working on an all-new Defender for some time now...
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Ford EcoSport Thunder launched at Rs 10.18 lakh
Ford India has officially introduced a new variant – the Thunder – to its EcoSport line-up and has reduced prices of all other varian...
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MG Hector bookings open officially
MG Motor India has begun accepting bookings for the Hector SUV on an official basis, starting today, for an amount of Rs 50,000. The carmaker&rsq...
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Toyota Glanza ready for launch
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Production-spec Kia SP2i SUV named Seltos
Spy shots of the Kia SP that surfaced online last week had practically revealed the exterior design the new midsize SUV in its entirety. One of t...
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India-spec Jeep Compass Trailhawk revealed
The wait for the Jeep Compass Trailhawk’s India launch is about to end soon. We’d told you the off-road-focused, diesel-automatic var...
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Diesel cars won't get unaffordable post BS6, says M&M's Pawan Goenka
The high cost of upgrading diesel vehicles to meet BS6 norms will certainly make them more expensive but will not push them beyond the reach of c...
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Mahindra BS6 diesel engine strategy revealed
Mahindra has revealed its strategy for updating its diesel engines to meet BS6 regulations, which kicks in on April 1, 2020, in the country. Curr...
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Mahindra outlines plans for BS6-compliant petrol engines
Ahead of the April 2020 deadline, Mahindra has revealed four of its engines that will meet the upcoming BS6 emission norms.Beginning with the sma...
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Datsun Go, Go+ now get VDC, touchscreen infotainment across all variants
Datsun India has updated its Go hatchback and Go+ MPV with more safety kit (labelled Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) by Datsun), a 7.0-inch touchsc...
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Honda HR-V spotted testing in India
In the run up to the Honda HR-V’s India launch, the SUV – which will rival the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Nissan Kicks and Renault C...
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Hyundai rejigs Santro line-up
Hyundai has revised the Santro’s variant line-up. The most noticeable change is the discontinuation of the entry-level D-Lite and the Era t...
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Mercedes-Benz EQE electric sedan reveal in 2022
The Mercedes-Benz EQE electric sedan is scheduled to go on sale in 2022 and will compete directly with the Tesla Model S, in terms of price. Deta...
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Maruti Suzuki Baleno crosses 6 lakh sales milestone
Maruti Suzuki’s premium hatchback, the Baleno, has cr...
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MG Motor India dealership locations revealed
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Audi A3 prices slashed by around Rs 5 lakh
Audi India has announced revised pricing for the
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Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno: an analysis
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Maruti Suzuki introduces new Ertiga Tour M variant
Maruti Suzuki has introduced a new variant to its Ertiga MPV’s line-up – the Tour M. This variant is aimed specifically towards the c...
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Rolls-Royce Cullinan showcased in Chennai
It was late last year when luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce launched it’s first-ever SUV, the Cullinan, in India with a price tag of Rs 6.95 cro...
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New Volvo S60 could be assembled in India from Day 1
The wait for the all-new, third-generation
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MG Maxus D90 SUV India-bound by Diwali 2020
MG Motor India has laid plans to expand rapidly in the country. The company has already confirmed the launch of its eZS electric SUV later this y...
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Ford updates EcoSport line-up in India
Ford has updated its popular EcoSport SUV’s India line-up and will formally announce the prices in June 2019. The EcoSport had received an...
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Volkswagen Group inaugurates its Tools Library in India
The Volkswagen Group has inaugurated its new ‘Tools Library’, which is essentially a warehouse that stocks specialised tools and equi...
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Lexus RX facelift revealed
Lexus, Toyota’s luxury marque, has revealed the refreshed RX SUV,...
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Maruti Suzuki’s Gurgaon plant to use solar power
India’s leading carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, has announc...
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Glanza to become first Toyota in India with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
As is widely known, the Toyota Glanza will essentially be a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Baleno. Save for small cosmetic changes, the two cars will vir...
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Toyota Glanza variants, features explained
Set to launch on June 6, 2019, there has been plenty of speculation and rumours about exactly what equipment Toyota will provide with its Glanza...
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Production-spec Kia SP spied fully undisguised
There’s less than a month to go for the global debut of the Kia SP2i, which is set to take place on June 20, 2019. However, you won’t...
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MG Hector bookings open officially on June 4, 2019
The MG Hector has made quite a splash, following its unveil on May 15, 2019. While a few dealers have been accepting orders prior to the model&rs...
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Ferrari SF90 Stradale breaks cover
Ferrari has taken the wraps off the most powerful, most advanced and fastest-accelerating road car it has ever produced: the SF90 Stradale.
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Mahindra to axe 1.2-litre diesel prior to BS6 rollout
It isn’t news that carmakers in India are working hard to upgrade their current engine line-ups to conform to the upcoming, and much stricter...
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2019 BMW X1 facelift revealed
BMW’s most popular global SUV, the X1, has been given a mid-life makeover, bringing tweaked looks and – for the first time outside of...
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India-made Suzuki Ignis scores 3 stars in Global NCAP crash test
As part of its Safer Cars for Africa campaign, Global NCAP has published the crash test results for the Suzuki Ignis, which is made at Maruti Suzuk...
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Made-in-India Honda Amaze rated 4 stars in Global NCAP crash test
The India-made, Africa-spec Honda Amaze has received a four-star crash test rating from the Global NCAP. The Amaze was one of three Africa market...
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Made-for-India Citroen compact SUV coming in 2021
French carmaker Citroen has already announced plans to start its India innings in 2020 with the C5 Aircross SUV. While the C5 Aircross will prima...
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Bestselling SUVs, MPVs in India in April 2019
Utility vehicles, which have been the movers and shakers in the passenger vehicle industry for quite some time, have lately been seeing a rough p...
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Skoda Superb facelift India launch in mid-2020
The updated Skoda Superb was revealed last week with refreshed styling and a new plug-in hybrid variant. Skoda has now confirmed that the model w...
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Skoda Octavia RS could return to India in 245hp guise
In news that will be music to an enthusiast’s ears, the Skoda Octavia RS could just be back on sale in India. And the version headed here c...
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Production-spec Renault Arkana SUV-coupe unveiled
The Renault Arkana SUV Coupe has been officially unveiled in production-ready guise. The model was first shown as the Arkana SUV-coupe concept at...
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Next-gen Skoda Octavia India launch by end-2020
The current-gen Skoda Octavia has had a long run in India. First introduced in 2013, the model received a makeover in 2017. The next-gen Octavia...
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Volkswagen Polo, Ameo, Vento Cup Edition launched
Volkswagen knows how big a deal cricket is in India. In the past, the company has offered ‘IPL’ editions of the Vento, and now, to co...
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MG Hector Hybrid mileage revealed
With the India reveal of the MG Hector having taken place on May 15, pretty much everything there is to know about this new midsize SUV is out in...
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2019 Tata Tiago price, variants explained
Tata Motors recently gave the Tiago a refresh which made safety features like dual airbags, parking sensors, speed alert and seatbelt warning sys...
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Tata Tiago NRG AMT launched at Rs 6.15 lakh
Tata Motors has silently introduced a minor update of the Tiago NRG cross-hatchback. First launched in September 2018, the NRG was initially avai...
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10 most expensive cars sold at auction
Who said cars always depreciate in value? Like the finest of art, some cars actually become more valuable with each passing year. Then again, the...
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Tata Altroz spied undisguised during TVC shoot
It was earlier this year – at the 2019 Geneva motor show – where Tata Motors unveiled the Altroz, the production version of the 45X c...
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2019 BMW 1 Series revealed
BMW has just taken the covers off the new 1 Series hatchback. The new 1 Series uses BMW’s FAAR architecture, which is also used for the X1...
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Skoda Karoq India launch confirmed for mid-2020
Skoda may be focusing heavily on deep localisation for its new models that are currently being developed under the
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Autocar India June 2019 issue out on stands!
In our June 2019 issue, we bring you India exclusive reviews of the Hyundai Venue and the new-gen BMW X5. Plus, we have drives of the Maruti Suzu...
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Renault and Fiat Chrysler tie-up a possibility
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Renault are reported to be in ‘advanced discussions’ over a wide-ranging partnership, which could u...
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Hyundai Venue interior highlights detailed
Right since the first images of the Hyundai Venue surfaced online, we’ve been inundated with questions about the compact SUV. While questio...
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Jeep Compass Trailhawk for India to miss signature red tow hooks
After a long wait, Jeep India will finally launch the Compass Trailhawk in July this year. The off-road-focused Compass will get 4WD with low ran...
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Tata Tiago gets added safety features as standard
The Tata Tiago has received an update that adds key safety features across the range. With this update, dual airbags, rear parking sensors, a spe...
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Hyundai aims to deliver 15,000 Venue SUVs by July
The Hyundai Venue is now on sale and initial booking numbers suggest there’s plenty of interest in the compact SUV. According to...
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Maruti Vitara Brezza Sport limited edition launched
Maruti Suzuki has introduced a new accessories package for the Vitara Brezza compact SUV, called the Sport limited edition. The package includes...
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BMW unveils X5 M50i and X7 M50i
BMW has just taken the covers off the sportier, M performance versions of its
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Mitsubishi working on new strategy for SUVs
Mitsubishi is working on a new strategy that will reorganise its SUV line-up so as to create more space and differentiation between the brand'...
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More powerful, BS6-ready Tata Harrier diesel spied
The soon-to-be-launched
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Hyundai Venue: Which variant should you buy?
Hyundai has entered the compact SUV space all guns blazing with the launch of the Venue. This car is Hyundai’s first offering in this segme...
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SCOOP! Mahindra Thar Signature Edition pictures leaked
We reported some time back that Mahindra will bring in a limited-run Thar Signature Edition that will mark the end of production of the current T...
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FCA officially proposes merger with Groupe Renault
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has delivered a non-binding letter to the Board of Groupe Renault, proposing a 50:50 merger of the two entities. Th...
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Skoda Superb facelift revealed
Skoda has released a first set of images and details of the updated Superb sedan that will make it to our shores in the future. The redesigned Su...
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Toyota Glanza engine details, variants, fuel efficiency revealed
You’ve probably already seen all the Toyota Glanza spy pictures that have been floating around online, and know very well that it is, in es...
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Toyota Corolla Altis to face the axe in India
Toyota will retire its Corolla Altis executive sedan in the Indian market once the BS-VI emission norms kick in on April 1, 2020. As part o...
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The fastest production car by decade
After the launch of the combustion-powered Benz Patent-Motorwagen in 1885, the fastest cars in the decade or so were powered by steam rather than...
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Heavily updated Jaguar F-Type in the works
Jaguar will release a major update for the F-Type next year, which will have significant styling alterations including a dramatic overhaul of the...
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Hyundai Kona Electric India launch on July 9, 2019
Hyundai will launch its first all-electric model in India, the Kona Electric, on July 9, 2019.
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Jeep Compass Trailhawk teased ahead of India launch
Jeep India has finally released a first teaser of the upcoming Compass Trailhawk SUV for the domestic market. The Compass Trailhawk is a more off...
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Kia SP2i interior teased ahead of June 20, 2019 debut
Kia Motors India has released a first set of sketches that partially reveal the upcoming SP2i SUV's interior. And if the sketches are anythin...
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Tata Tiago, Tiago NRG facelift to launch by mid-June 2019
The Tata Tiago has been on sale in India since 2016, albeit with minor changes coming over the years in the form of more features, a cross-hatch...
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Ferrari's V8 wins 2019 International Engine + Powertrain of the Year
For the fourth year in a row, Ferrari’s 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 has won the International Engine + Powertrain of the Year award. The engine...
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Ssangyong Tivoli facelift unveiled in Korea
Mahindra-owned Ssangyong has unveiled the Tivoli facelift for the South Korean market. The SUV has received some design tweaks to the exterior, b...
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Heavily updated Land Rover Discovery Sport revealed
Land Rover has revealed a heavily updated Discovery Sport that gets a range of new electrified engines, a new platform and a major upgrade to its...
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Hyundai Venue vs Creta price, fuel efficiency compared
Easily one of the most highly anticipated launches of 2019, the Hyundai Venue has finally launched in India at an eye-catching (and introductory)...
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Next-gen Mahindra Thar hard top spied for the first time
Mahindra has been rigorously road-testing the next-gen Thar. The all-new SUV, which was first spied a few months ago on the outskirts of Chennai,...
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Ford EcoSport Thunder coming soon
Come June 2019, the Ford EcoSport will go on sale in a new variant. This ‘Thunder’ variant will sit below the Titanium+ trim level an...
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Features comparison: Hyundai Venue vs rivals
After much hype and anticipation, Hyundai has finally launched the Venue compact SUV. Priced at Rs 6.50-11.11 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India), the...
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Specification comparison: Hyundai Venue vs rivals
The Hyundai Venue is finally on sale marking the Korean carmaker’s long awaited entry into the compact SUV segment. Venue prices range from...
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Renault Triber India reveal on June 19
Renault has announced that it will officially take the wraps off its new Triber (earlier known by its codename RBC) on June 19, 2019. The unveili...
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Range Rover Sport with 2-litre petrol engine launched in India
Land Rover has introduced a new 2.0-litre petrol engine on the Range Rover Sport in India. The engine is the smallest to power the Sport in the c...
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Hyundai Venue fuel economy compared with rivals
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Hyundai Venue price, variants explained
The Hyundai Venue has officially been launched at a starting price of Rs 6.50 lakh. The Venue is Hyundai’s first-ever offering in the compa...
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Hyundai Venue colours options revealed in leaked brochure
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Hyundai Venue to get 3-year/unlimited km warranty
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MG Hector bookings open
Days after the MG Hector got a grand unveil in Mumbai, bookings for the SUV have commenced. MG Motor India dealers have started accepting booking...
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