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Big Shift in the Indian Automotive Market: Small Cars Losing Ground to SUVs

The Indian automobile industry has changed significantly in recent years. Larger, more sophisticated cars like SUVs have grown in popularity to the point where they eventually overtook the formerly dominant small car market. Smaller vehicles from brands like Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai are becoming more and more popular overseas, even though Indians still like SUVs and feature-rich four-wheelers.

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Chinese Automotive Market Witnesses a Profit Growth of 29% to RMB142.8 billion

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) Secretary General, Cui Dongshu, reported that the Chinese automobile industry's revenue in the first four months of 2024 climbed by 8% YoY to RMB3,074.2 billion. On the other hand profits in the industry increased by 29% to RMB142.8 billion, but comparatively costs increased by 8% to RMB2,688.2 billion.

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BluSmart Seeks $300 Million to Expand Its Electric Vehicle Fleet

BluSmart, India's largest electric cab operator, aims to raise over $300 million within the next three years to expand its fleet significantly, positioning itself to compete with giants like Uber in the rapidly growing market.

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BMW Unveils Concept Skytop Inspired by Iconic Models Z8 and 503

BMW has introduced the new Concept Skytop at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, held at Lake Como, Italy. This concept car draws design inspiration from some of BMW’s most iconic models, such as the Z8 and the 503. BMW’s most powerful V8 engine powers the Concept Skytop.

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Tata Altroz Racer Teased Ahead of June 2024 Launch

Tata Motors has teased the Altroz Racer ahead of its official launch in June 2024. The sportier variant of the Altroz was first showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo and later at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo. This new version will feature a more powerful turbo-petrol engine and additional features

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Diesel Dominates Mercedes-Benz Sales in India

Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has revealed that over half of its cars sold in India are diesel models. It indicates that diesel vehicles are still in high demand among Mercedes-Benz customers, surpassing the combined sales of petrol and electric models. 

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Understanding Plug-in Hybrid Technology in Cars: How They Work and Their Benefits

Mild and strong hybrids differ from plug-in hybrids chiefly in that the latter can be recharged. While the mild hybrids and strong hybrids rely specifically on the boot carried on the car to recharge the battery packs, PHEVs can be recharged through an external source. This feature makes PHEVs have a longer charge-only electric range and are efficient, especially in urban areas where people make short trips.

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Mahindra Collaborates on Futuristic Vehicle for Dystopian Film 'Kalki 2898 AD'

This real-life, futuristic car was developed with the assistance of the Mahindra Research Valley team in Chennai, who provided their expertise in powertrain configuration, architecture, and performance. The vehicle was then assembled by Jayem Automotives, resulting in a one-of-a-kind cinematic prop.

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Mahindra Faces Challenges Abroad: Latest Car Model Fails to Attract Buyers in April

In a surprising turn of events, Mahindra & Mahindra), one of India’s leading automotive manufacturers, faced a significant setback as its latest car model failed to secure any buyers in the international market during April.

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Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Now Assembled in India: Read to Know the Prices

Aimed to set the increasing demand from the Indian consumers who have been buying them in a great number, JLR the parent company of the elite brand Range Rover has now begun manufacturing Range Rover and Range Rover sport in India.

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Mahindra XUV.e8 will have three screens: Interior Patent Revealed

Mahindra is getting ready to introduce the XUV e8, the electric variant of the XUV700. New information regarding this electric SUV, including a three-screen arrangement and a two-spoke steering wheel, has been revealed by recent interior design patents. The XUV e8 is anticipated to make its public debut in December 2024.

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Either it is a dead Laptop or an EV, charge it up in 10 min

Ankur Gupta is an Indian Origin Tech Researcher whose team has discovered a new technology that can charge not only your dead laptop but your EV as well in just 10 minutes. He presented these results in the Journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 

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Nine Models of Mercedes, Audi, BMW, and MINI to launch in India this year

The Luxurious car brands from Mercedes to MINI are planning to launch as many as nine models in India this year. These will include new cars and SUVs as well as improvements to current models.

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Jaguar Land Rover Starts Manufacturing Range Rover and Range Rover Sport in India to meet the demands


The Range Rover and Range Rover Sport SUVs will be locally assembled in India, according to Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), in response to the growing demand from Indian consumers. The UK plant will continue to meet global demand, but the "Made-in-India" Range Rover SUVs will only be available to satisfy Indian demand.

Jaguar Land Rover Starts Manufacturing Range Rover and Range Rover Sport in India to meet the demands

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Škoda Volkswagen India Reaches 1.5 Million Units Production Milestone

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has achieved a significant production milestone at its advanced vehicle and engine manufacturing facility located in Chakan near Pune. Since the rollout of its first car, the Škoda Fabia, in 2009, the facility has produced over 1.5 million vehicles.

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Washing Cars at Home in Gurugram Could Cost You Rs 5,000: Here's Why

A new rule that the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has put into effect penalizes residents who are caught using drinking water to wash their cars between 5 and 9 AM during supply hours. The fine is Rs 5,000.

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Maruti Introduces New Generation Swift: Enhanced Mileage and Features

The new Maruti Swift comes equipped with a 1.2-liter Z-series mild hybrid engine. This engine generates 82hp and 108 Nm of torque, making it not only powerful but also more fuel-efficient than its predecessors. The new Swift offers an impressive mileage of up to 24.8 kmpl for manual variants and 25.75 kmpl for AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) variants.

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Here’s a list of the top 8 SUVs under Rs 8 Lakh in India


Nowadays there is a variety of SUVs and crossovers priced under Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom). While some of these models are elevated hatchbacks they still provide the look. Feel like an SUV. Let’s take a look at the SUVs and crossovers available in India for under Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom).

Here’s a list of the top 8 SUVs under Rs 8 Lakh in India

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Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan's Exquisite Car Collection: A Testament to Luxury

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan are one of Bollywood’s reigning king and queen couples who are appreciated not only for their acting skills but for their luxurious lifestyle as well. For instance, ever since the couple got married in 2007, they have acquired several luxurious cars, not forgetting that it shows their classy nature. Let us take a closer look at five vehicles that are representatives of their collection and discuss what makes each of them special.

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BYD Delivers 200 Units of Seal Electric Sedan in a Single Day in India: Top Cities and Specifications Revealed

The delivery of 200 units of the BYD Seal electric sedan in a single day marks a significant milestone for BYD and the Indian EV market. With its advanced technology, impressive performance, and strategic focus on key urban centres

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How to Handle Car Damage After Cyclone Remal: A Comprehensive Guide

Contact your car insurance provider as soon as possible. Inform them of the details regarding the damage to your vehicle and provide the photographic and video evidence you have collected. Additionally, you will need to share essential documents with them, such as:



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BMW 2 Series Shadow Edition is now available in India at Rs 46.90 lakh

BMW has introduced the 220i M Sport Shadow Edition in India, priced at Rs 46.90 lakh (ex-showroom). This limited edition vehicle is only available through the BMW Online store and is made locally at the BMW Group Plant in Chennai. The vehicle is distinguished from the base 2 Series sedan by some features and upgrades.

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Kia’s All-electric EV3 offers a driving range of up to 600km on a single charge

Kia’s highly anticipated EV3 makes its global debut as the brand’s fourth-born EV following the EV9, EV6, and EV5. The five-seater SUV will be available in nine exterior color combinations, including the limited-edition Aventurine Green and Terracotta, and two trim levels: Standard and GT-Line. The EV3 promises class-leading cabin size, amenities, and driving range and is modeled after the flagship EV9 SUV

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Noida e-challans have no limits; 7530 challans were issued for traffic violations


The majority of the infractions were related to riders not donning helmets, which is a worrying trend that the enforcement drive uncovered. Out of all the infractions that were noted, the most challans— (4,710) were given for riding a motorcycle without a helmet.

Noida e-challans have no limits; 7530 challans were issued for traffic violations

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Fourth-gen Nissan X-Trail will come by August as a CBU and be sold in limited numbers

Nissan has maintained its position in India with just one model, the Magnite small SUV since the cancellation of the Kicks in April 2023. The 2019 Nissan X-Trail is set to bring about a change in that regard. Nissan sold the first and second-generation SUVs in India and the company even displayed the third generation a few years back, but it was never put on sale.

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Big Shift in the Indian Automotive Market: Small Cars Losing Ground to SUVs

Chinese Automotive Market Witnesses a Profit Growth of 29% to RMB142.8 billion

BluSmart Seeks $300 Million to Expand Its Electric Vehicle Fleet