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2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Attains Coveted 5-Star Safety Rating in Euro NCAP Crash Tests

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV has garnered a prestigious 5-star safety rating in the latest Euro NCAP crash tests, highlighting its exceptional safety features and design prowess. The third-generation Tiguan, unveiled recently, is poised for launch in India, promising consumers a blend of cutting-edge safety technologies and unparalleled comfort.

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National Highway Toll Hike: NHAI Implements 5% Increase Post-election

National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a nationwide increase in toll charges, ranging from 3% to 5%. Effective from June 3, this revision comes after a period of delay during the recent election season. 

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Hyundai is offering great discounts on these models

Hyundai is offering significant discounts on several of its models in June. From the Alcazar SUV to the Grand i10 Nios hatchback, the Korean automaker is providing attractive benefits to customers. Hyundai is offering significant discounts on several of its models in June.

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The MG Bingo hatchback has been patented in India


The MG Bingo hatchback has been patented in India, indicating that MG Motor India is planning to launch the vehicle in the country. The Bingo is a five-door hatchback that shares its platform with the Comet and the upcoming Cloud EV. 

The MG Bingo hatchback has been patented in India

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Here's what you missed in the car industry from last week

The last week of May 2024 was an eventful one for the Indian automotive industry, with several significant developments across different segments. From new model teasers and patents to fresh spy shots and production milestones, there was plenty of news that caught the attention of car enthusiasts and industry watchers alike. Let's dive into the key highlights from the past week.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Official Vehicle Fleet

The fleet of official vehicles the prime minister uses is built to offer the highest level of security and protection. The fleet guarantees the Prime Minister's safety during official responsibilities and travel, consisting of multiple fully armored cars outfitted with cutting-edge safety technologies.

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Deciding Between the Mahindra Scorpio N and the Future 5-Door Thar

When you’re, in the market for a Mahindra SUV you’ve got a couple of choices to ponder. At present the popular pick is the Mahindra Scorpio N. However there’s also buzz about a 5-door version of the Thar from Mahindra. This dilemma arises. Should you opt for the Scorpio N now? Hold off for the arrival of the 5-door Thar?

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Mahindra offers heavy discounts on its flagship models

Significant savings and advantages have resulted from this calculated action on several vehicles, including the XUV700, XUV400 EV, and Scorpio-N. Six months into the new year, the business is enticing customers with large incentives in an attempt to increase sales.



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Honda's June Bonanza: Heavy Discounts on Elevate, City, and Amaze

Honda has announced several model-wide discounts, including those for the Elevate SUV, City sedan, and Amaze compact sedan to increase sales. The incentives, which consist of corporate initiatives, loyalty and exchange advantages, and monetary discounts, are intended to increase the allure of these cars for Indian buyers. The applicable discounts for each model are broken down as follows:

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Try to Avoid Western Express Highway (WEH) in Mumbai: Facing Massive Traffic Jam until August

The project, which began in 2019 was halted for nearly a year due to the presence of a gas pipeline at the piling site. In contrast to the initial 40-day deadline, Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) took six months, according to the Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA). The underpass widening project’s completion has been greatly delayed by this delay.

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Pay more if you want to travel using Highways: NHAI hikes Toll by 5%

The National Highways Authority of India, NHAI has announced a big decision of increasing the amount of Toll by 5% which was initially planned to be implemented by 1st April but was postponed because of Lok Sabha Elections. 

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NHAI Introduces Stricter IT Standards for FASTag Toll Plazas

The implementation of more stringent IT standards by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has been a major step towards improving the effectiveness and user experience at FASTag toll plazas. It is anticipated that with this action, commuters will hopefully be relieved of a major source of frustration which is the long-standing problems of traffic jams and inadequate upkeep at these toll sites.

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Upcoming 7-Seater Cars in India: Hyundai Alcazar Facelift, New Kia Carnival, and More

The Indian SUV and MPV market is poised for an exciting phase with several new and updated 7-seater vehicles set to launch soon. Among the notable mentions are the next-generation Kia Carnival and the all-new Hyundai Alcazar. 

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Bored of Black SUVs? Check out these 10 SUVs priced under 25 Lakh Available In A Forest Green Colour

India has seen a rise in the popularity and trend of SUVs. The most common colors of SUVs in India are black or white, but why not try a different color this time? Although it is illegal to paint your car the same shade of green as the military, automakers have recently begun to provide visually striking variations of the color that combine toughness with adventure.

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Toyota to collaborate with Suzuki and Daihatsu to build small sports cars

Toyota’s 2015 Tokyo auto show debut lineup was led by the S-FR concept, which stands for Small, Front-Engine, Rear-Drive and currently, it is reported that Toyota has begun developing a new small sports car that will slot under the GT86 which is expected to be based on the 2015 S-FR concept and could be called the MR2. 

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If you are planning to buy a car, Maruti Suzuki has just announced a Price Cut for AMT Variants

Maruti has always been taking special care of its customers, and this time A price reduction of Rs 5,000 has been announced by Maruti Suzuki for all of its automatic manual transmission (AMT)-equipped vehicles. Its two-pedal passenger cars will now be even more reasonably priced thanks to this change. 

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How will FAME III benefit over FAME II EV Policy?

Smaller EVs, such as electric two- and three-wheelers, will still be eligible for the same subsidies under FAME III. Three-wheelers and electric scooters that were subsidized by FAME II are included in this list of incentives. The government provided incentives of up to Rs 22,500 for electric two-wheelers and up to Rs 1,11,505 for electric three-wheelers. It is expected that incentives for electric buses will not end.

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Hyundai Reports Over 6% Increase in Sales in May 2024, Driven by Strong Demand for SUVs Like Creta, Venue, and Exter

There was a slight improvement in the company’s sales of passenger vehicles as it sold 63,551 units of passenger vehicles a slight improvement from 59,601 units sold in May of 2023. This represents a 6. Monthly sales of passenger cars surged by 62 per cent on a year-on-year basis in the country

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Unofficial Bookings Begin for Tata Altroz Racer: A Detailed Look at the Upcoming Sporty Hatchback


Although Tata Motors has not yet officially commenced bookings, several dealerships across India have already begun accepting unofficial reservations for the Altroz Racer. This development comes ahead of the car’s imminent launch, which has been eagerly awaited since its initial showcase at the Auto Expo 2023 and later at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2024.

Unofficial Bookings Begin for Tata Altroz Racer: A Detailed Look at the Upcoming Sporty Hatchback

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Toyota's New Affordable Sports Car in Development: Anticipated Features and Collaborations


According to insiders at the company, Japanese car giant Toyota is in its preliminary design phase for a new affordable sports car model set for launch between 2026 and 2027. This is expected given the S-FR concept unveiled at the 2015 Tokyo Auto Salon. 

Toyota's New Affordable Sports Car in Development: Anticipated Features and Collaborations

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Indians Buying and Selling their cars within 4 years?

The Indian Blue Book (IBB) 2023 study states that there In India, the average age of used cars is getting lower which implies that consumers can affordably drive and own a reasonably new car. According to data, the average age of a used car in India is currently about 4 years, which is considerably less than the 6 years it was on average a decade ago and down from over 5 

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Tata Motors plans to play Big: Claim to have 10 EVs in its range by 2025

Tata Motors currently offers an amazing selection of electric cars, including well-known models like the X-Pres T, Punch EV, Tiago EV, Tigor EV, and Nexon EV. By 2025, the company plans to expand on this base by launching ten electric products in the Indian market.

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This BMW Skytop Concept car would be limited to 20-unit Special Edition

Based on the BMW M8 Convertible, the Concept Skytop has a few unusual design components, which makes manufacturing very simple. This is not the same as the Concept Touring Coupé from the previous year, which had a fixed roof and was based on the BMW

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Time Attack Spec Car Revealed

Hyundai has unveiled the Ioniq 5 N Pikes Peak race car ahead of the 2024 edition of the 24 Hours of Nurburgring. Known as the Ioniq 5 N TA (Time Attack) Spec, this model is a modified version of the Ioniq 5 N and will race at the Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in June. Hyundai will compete with two Time Attack Spec cars in the modified electric SUV/Crossover class at Pikes Peak.

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Will the Pune Porsche Car Crash case be a new normal or the biggest lesson for all?

The Pune Porsche Car crash infuriated the entire nation when On 19th May, A 17-year-old Boy who was driving a high-end Unregistered Porsche with a speed of over 115 km/hr killed two IT engineers living and working in Pune, and The Judicial System gave him bail within 15 hours with a task to write an essay on “Traffic accidents.”


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2024 Volkswagen Tiguan Attains Coveted 5-Star Safety Rating in Euro NCAP Crash Tests

National Highway Toll Hike: NHAI Implements 5% Increase Post-election

Hyundai is offering great discounts on these models