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While the 450 petrol is the obvious performer, the 400d is my pick for all its grunt and power. Its also the right blend of sophisticated and smooth with brawny and brave. All while also giving you... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2renLs4

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Ericsson has been selected by Volvo Car Group to provide the industrialized Ericsson Connected Vehicle Cloud platform to further enable its digital vehicle services in more than 120 markets worldwide... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2E466vG

Maruti Suzuki India today releases its sales numbers for the month of November 2018, and the carmaker has witnessed a marginal drop in total sales for the month. from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2PaGUVt

Mercedes-AMG has revealed the new 2020 AMG GT at the 2018 L.A. Auto Show and the new model has received styling updates along with technological and performance upgrades. The 2020 Mercedes AMG GT will... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2zCbG4y

The company said in a statement thatSenior Vice President Seon Seob Kim, head of Business Operations Strategy Division, will become Head of Hyundai Motor India Headquarters. from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2AC8dmt

The Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT is an adventure bike, but it's not really the quintessential do-it-all off-road adventure bike. It still has its strengths and qualities, and could well spring a pleasant... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2G02Va2

New Pulsar 220F has been spotted at a dealership ahead of official launch. Entire Pulsar range, including 150, 180 and 220F get new graphics and underbelly fairing for 2019. Despite updates, pricing remains unchanged at Rs 98,694 for the Pulsar 220F and Rs 85,525 for the Pulsar 180 (both prices, ex-showroom Delhi). Two colour options are available for 220F: Blue and Red/Black. Bajaj had recently updated the Pulsar 150 range for 2019. And now, along with the Pulsar 180, the bikemaker has updated the Pulsar 220F as well. While Bajaj is yet to officially announce the update, the new 2019 Pulsar 220F was spotted at a dealership. Despite the updates, we were quoted the same pricing as the earlier Pulsar 220F which is Rs 96,422 (ex-showroom Pune). Cosmetic updates for the Pulsar 220F and Pulsar 180 include new graphics on the front fender, fairing, belly pan and tailpiece. Yes, both bikes get a belly pan fairing as well. They also get a faux carbon fibre finish on the centre panel.

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  KTM took a leap of faith by launching a premium 125cc motorcycle in a market full of commuter bikes. The Indian two-wheeler market offers quite some interesting alternatives for that price. Here’s a quick look at them:   Yamaha YZF-R15 V3 : The R15 V3 is a liquid-cooled motorcycle that’s priced slightly over the 125 Duke (Rs 1.18 lakh, ex-Delhi). With a bigger engine, it sits at a much higher benchmark level and costs Rs 9,000 more than the KTM. It features an advanced Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) which sustains the powerband at higher revs as well. It makes 4.8PS and 3Nm more than the Austrian hooligan. As far as ergonomics are concerned, it is a bit too committed for everyday use. Equipment levels are pretty decent as it gets telescopic forks and a rear monoshock. It also gets disc brakes on either ends. There’s still no ABS though, not even a single-channel one like the latest Duke.   Bajaj Pulsar NS200 : Bajaj is well known for pricing their products competitivel

  Watch Video Review   Triumph is gearing up for its first season of racing with the 765cc mill found on the new Street Triple range The engine has been developed alongside Externpro, Magnetti Marelli and Dorna In its final state of tune, it makes 138bhp, 17bhp more than the road-spec one found on the Street Triple RS Dimensionally, the motor is smaller than the inline four 600cc motor of the Honda Triumph has been signed on to be the official supplier for the intermediate class until 2021 2018 Valencia GP marked the last race of the intermediate class of MotoGP where engines from Honda’s CBR600RR would be used. The 600cc inline-four motor has been in use since the inception of the class in 2010. It was announced last year that Triumph would be returning to MotoGP as they were signed up to be the engine suppliers for Moto2 machines from 2019 onwards. The engine in question is the new 765cc triple that is used in the new Street Triple range of nakeds from Triumph. Triumph

Jawa Motorcycles dealerships are all set to begin operations in India in December 2018. While there is no confirmation on which cities will first get the Jawa dealerships, sources have told us that... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2TYb9Cy

The technology of the race car is based on the high-performance 911 GT2 RS sports car, just like in the 935, which Porsche unveiled nine weeks ago. Both share the same engine as their road-legal... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2P7IAPC

Continuing with the Harrier teaser spree, two new video clips have come out revealing more details about the upcoming SUV. The latest teaser videos confirm that the new Tata Harrier SUV will come with... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2BIuHUk

US-based motorcycle maker Cleveland CycleWerks (CCW) commenced operations in India earlier this year with the Ace Deluxe and Misfit motorcycles, which were priced at Rs. 2.23 lakh (ex-showroom). The... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2Rjo14y

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  The Benelli 502 X is the more off-road focussed variant of the TRK range The camouflaged test mule was spotted testing in India for the first time The motorcycle will be powered by a 499.6cc that makes 48PS and 45Nm The bike is expected to be launched in India in mid-2019 Likely to be priced around Rs 5.5 lakh (ex-showroom) Benelli is all set for its second offensive in India with the launch of new models like the Leoncino and TRK 502 range. While the Leoncino was spotted testing here last year, this is the first time we have seen a TRK 502 test mule being put through its paces. And it’s the off-road focussed 502X that was spotted testing, which kind of confirms that this variant will launch here. The TRK 502 variants are expected to launch in India in mid-2019 with expected pricing starting at Rs 5.5 lakh (ex-showroom). While the TRK 502 and TRK 502X use the same frame, bodywork and powertrain, they get different wheels, tyres and exhaust. While the TRK 502 gets 17-i

While globally the Kicks has been on sale for a while now, the India-spec model will be a lot different from the international model for it's based on the B0 platform as the Terrano, compared to the... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2QxsxiY

Last month, when Jawa Motorcycles launched its two new bikes in India, it also gave us a special preview of its upcoming factory custom Bobber motorcycle, the Jawa Perak. The company has already... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2zzC27p

  Watch Video Review   Online bookings for the Jawa and Jawa 42 have commenced for a nominal charge of Rs 5000. Jawa will have a strong dealer network of 105 dealerships across the country. Bookings as well as test rides will commence on December 15. Online bookings until December 15 will be given preference when it comes to deliveries. Deliveries for offline bookings will take place post March. Are you saving up for the new Jawas but wish to put your money down once you actually have a small go on the bikes? Jawa will be commencing test rides as well as offline bookings for the Jawa and the 42 from December 15. The dealership network goes live on December 5, with 64 outlets to start with. When at full strength, they will have 105 dealers across India. Until then, you can book your Jawa for a nominal charge of Rs 5000 (fully refundable) on their website. Classic Legends had acquired the brand a couple of years back and on November 15, they gave us a preview of what to

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The company said in response to adjustments in vehicle production schedules, the Engine Manufacturing Centre will take a temporary pause in production. from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2P8iegh

Because of BMW vehicles' connectivity and navigation systems, its cars can be converted to automatically disable engines, Froehlich said, adding that the new X5 sports utility vehicle has an operating... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2FLYFuH

With the Maruti Suzuki Gypsy finally being phased out, leaving millions heartbroken, should Maruti Suzuki reconsider bringing the Jimny to India? And what about it's existing subcompact SUV play with... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2FQJil3

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The test mule appears to be in its pre-production form. The Husqvarna gene is evident thanks to the Vitpilen / Svartpilen-derived lighting system. Suspension, brakes and wheels look similar to the KTM 790 Adventure. Subframe is redesigned and is flatter now. Shares engine with the KTM. Likely to be unveiled at the 2019 EICMA show. Husqvarna is well known for the off-road prowess of its enduro and motocross motorcycles. The brand likes to dabble in the middleweight category and lower, as is evident from its portfolio. Now that its parent company, KTM, has the 790 Adventure , the Swedes want to show how they would go about the middleweight adventure game. The test mule has been spotted recently and going by the looks, the motorcycle is likely to be under development until EICMA next year. They have taken bits and bobs off the 701 range, like the headlamp, tail lamp and indicators, and have used it in the test mule. However, more important parts like the multifunctional TFT ins

The all-new Jeep Gladiator pick-up has been unveiled at the 2018 LA Auto Show. The Jeep Gladiator is based on the five-door Jeep Wrangler and rides on traditional body-on-frame chassis and will be... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2DSP0QO

The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X is the latest offering from the bike maker to get Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS). The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X ABS is priced at Rs. 2.13 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2QpIUOp

Skoda has officially released the interior images of the upcoming premium hatchback Scala, ahead of its official debut next month. Slated for a global debut on December 6, 2018, the new Skoda Scala... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2DPg2Za

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The Pulsar 150 Neon is priced at Rs 64,998 (ex-showroom Delhi), same as the standard motorcycle Continues to be powered by the same 150cc engine as the standard bike The accents come in three neon colours - red, silver and yellow Bajaj Auto has launched a new variant of the Pulsar 150, called the Neon. It gets subtle colour accents that heighten the motorcycle’s visual appeal. The classic Pulsar styling has been carried over, but these few visual updates do add a hint of premiumness, enough to differentiate it from the standard motorcycle. The Bajaj Pulsar 150 Neon goes on sale for Rs 64,998 (ex-showroom Delhi) which is the same as the standard bike, making it a nice value for money proposition. The Pulsar 150 Neon comes with three new graphic shades, of which the neon red and neon silver options get a normal black colour as base. However, there’s an all-new matte black colour with neon yellow highlights as well, making it look snazzier. The coloured bits include the headlamp

To commemorate the strategic alignment that brings the new luxury car brand together with the famed Italian design house, two images of the PF0 prototype have been released. Together they hint at... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2KEJxOA

Bajaj Auto has rolled out the 2019 edition of the Pulsar 150 motorcycle in India priced at Rs. 64,998 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The 2019 Bajaj Pulsar 150 "Neon" collection, as the company calls it, comes... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2KGZbcz

The Palisade receives Hyundai's latest navigation system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. To eliminate the need for a charging cord, there's an available Qi wireless charging pad for compatible... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2BGADxr

Triumph aims to grow 10-12 per cent each subsequent year. Currently there are 16 dealerships. Plans to expand to 25 dealerships over the next 3-4 years. The brand expects tier II cities to contribute further growth. Triumph entered India in November 2013, and now, the British brand is celebrating its five-year anniversary. Gearing up for the future, the brand’s General Manager Shoeb Farooq confirmed that Triumph will be launching six new products before June 2019. They will be a mixture of facelifts and brand new ones. The manufacturer is also planning to expand its dealership reach from 16 to 25 over the next 3-4 years, and expects tier II towns to propel the brand’s growth in the future. Among its upcoming portfolio, we expect the 2019 Triumph Street Twin , Street Scrambler , Tiger 800 XCa, XRt to enter our shores, along with one of the two Scrambler 1200 bikes. The Tiger XCa and XRt complete the range in India, as the XR, XRx and XCx are already available. Another upcomin

An electric car that could take on Silicon Valley's Tesla Incis part of the massive investment in electric vehicles that Europe's largest carmaker plans to make. Volkswagen announced earlier this... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2RsUyVK

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno has recently breached the 5 lakh sales milestone in India. The company says that the premium hatchback has achieved this sales mark in the record time of 38 months from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2zygA2w

The motorcycle market grew further in 2018 as we had new and more interesting launches coming from across the globe. The 200-400 cc motorcycle segment continued to grow exponentially with offerings... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2Q1pFv5

The powertrain on this one is the same as the one on the F12tdf. The SP3JC gets a 6.3-litre V12 which churns out 770 bhp and develops a peak torque of 770 Nm. from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2rd3zXL

Daimler (DAIGn.DE) will start building electric cars in China next year as a way to meet Beijing's stringent anti-pollution quotas for carmakers, even as demand for conventional models like the... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2rbJWiD

This is the next electric Audi to be launched, following in the footsteps of the Audi e-tron SUV and the Audi etron Sportback slated for 2019. from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2TVcUQT

  The introduction of the KTM 125 Duke is bound to change the way enthusiasts look at small capacity commuter motorcycles. While the 125cc space is filled with bikes perceived as slow and affordable, the 125 Duke is positioned as a premium 125cc offering from KTM that’s sure to ruffle some feathers in the market. But why exactly are we comparing a 125cc to 150cc bikes? It’s because the baby Duke’s power output is close to, and in some instances, even higher than its 150cc competition. So here’s a look at how the baby Duke fares against the main players in the 150cc segment on paper.     Design and Features - Though the 125 Duke looks identical to the 200 Duke , KTM has revised the graphics on the smaller bike to differentiate the two. Other than the graphics and the engine though, the 125 Duke gets the same instrument console, bodywork and mechanical components. And, we aren’t complaining. The all-digital instrument console is the most info-laden console one can get in the 12

Toyota will acquire PSA's stake in the joint venture which includes both the parties at present and will integrate the Czech based plant of Kolin into its industrial apparatus. The Kolin based factory... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2E2fMXA

The government is working to amend the toll policy for national highways which will allow the commuters to pay only for the stretch they travel and not for the entire distance between two toll booths.... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2SheZVP

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  Watch Video Review   Royal Enfield launches Thunderbird 500 X with ABS. Price is Rs 14,000 more than the non-ABS variant of the bike. Royal Enfield is likely to discontinue the non-ABS Thunderbird 500 X. Royal Enfield has launched the much-anticipated Thunderbird 500 X ABS at Rs 2.13 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). This represents a price hike of a little over Rs 14,000 over the non-ABS version of the motorcycle. Moreover, the launch of the Thunderbird 500 X ABS likely means curtains down for the non-ABS version.   The Thunderbird 500 X is a factory-made custom version of the Thunderbird cruiser. The 500 X features several styling elements that help it differentiate itself from the standard Thunderbird. The most prominent among them are the bright-coloured tank, colour-coordinated rim stickers and 9-spoke alloy wheels shod with tubeless tyres. The cruiser sports a black-themed bodywork that contrasts well with the two colour options (Getaway Orange & Drifter Blue) it offer

The KTM 200 Duke has been the gateway into the Austrian manufacturer’s range in India ever since its launch in January 2012. For almost seven years, the bike gave us our first taste of what to expect from KTM. It brought in a new wave of motorcyclists who were wowed by the way she went like the wind. Bikes which offered similar performance were nearly double the price. However, seven years later now in the last few days of 2018, KTM has launched the ABS version of the motorcycle at Rs 1.60 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The entry point was becoming a bit too costly for many to swallow, especially considering that the bike is virtually unchanged from 2012 apart from some minor tweaks. KTM India needed a bike to step in and again occupy that sweet spot of Rs 1.15 lakh-1.20 lakh that the 200 originally retailed at. Enter the 125 Duke . Let's just get a few facts about the 125 Duke out there to get you up to speed. The 125 Duke looks just the 200, with near-identical specs. It gets a s