Google Photos Getting New Editor on Android With AI-Suggestions

Google is rolling out a new editor for Google Photos that will have machine learning-powered automatic one-tap suggestions, granular controls, and a cleaner interface. The updated app will be...

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Samsung Galaxy A3 Core With Android Go Edition Launched

Samsung Galaxy A3 Core has been launched in Africa and is priced at NGN 32,500 (roughly Rs. 6,200) in Nigeria. Available in Blue, Red and Black colours, the entry-level smartphone runs on Android Go....

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Marvel Has Found Its Ms. Marvel in Iman Vellani

Ms. Marvel has been found. Disney and Marvel Studios have cast 18-year-old newcomer Iman Vellani to play Kamala Khan in the Disney+ Marvel series Ms. Marvel, which will air on Disney+ Hotstar in...

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Car Sales September 2020: Toyota Registers 20.45 Per Cent Decline In Year-on-Year Sales

Toyota Kirloskar Motor sold 8,116 units in September 2020, which is a 20.45 per cent decline compared to 10,203 units sold in September 2019. Although it must be noted that Toyota sold 5,555 units in...

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Two-Wheeler Sales September 2020: Bajaj Sees 24% Growth Over August; Y-o-Y Sales Up By 10%

Bajaj Auto has released the sales data for September 2020, during which the company finally registered a Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) growth after five months. Last month, the company's total sales stood at...

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Google's New 'Hold for Me' Feature Waits on Hold for You

Google has introduced a new 'Hold for Me' feature on Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G phones enabling users to use their time productively, while waiting on call for a customer support representative. ...

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Twitter Removes 130 Accounts Trying to Disrupt US Presidential Debate

Twitter said on Wednesday it had removed 130 accounts, as they were attempting to disrupt the public conversation during the first US presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democrat...

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Google Pixel 4a Launching in India on October 17

Pixel 4a will be launched in India on October 17 and will go on sale via Flipkart, Google has announced on Twitter. The phone was originally unveiled in early August as a successor to the Pixel 3a...

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Reliance Retail to Receive Additional Rs 1,875-Crore Investment

Reliance Industries and Reliance Retail announced on Wednesday that co-investors of Silver Lake will invest an additional Rs 1,875 crore into the company's retail subsidiary.

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Facebook Bans US Ads That Call Voting Fraud Widespread or Election Invalid

Facebook on Wednesday banned ads on its website and Instagram that claim widespread voting fraud, suggest US election results would be invalid, or attack any method of voting.

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Google Pixel 4a will be released in India on October 17

Yesterday Google announced the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5, but neither of them is coming to India for the time being. Yet Google subsequently confirmed that the Pixel 4a, which came out in August will be hitting the country on October 17. Google's official account revealed the release date and confirmed that the Pixel 4a will be sold through Flipkart. Its price wasn't confirmed, so we'll have to wait until October 17 for that. The Google Pixel 4a is powered by the Snapdragon 730G and packs a 5.81" OLED display of FullHD+ resolution. The smartphone boots to Android 10 and comes in a...

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New camera features coming to the Google Pixel 5

Google’s Pixel 5 doesn’t bring any major changes the to the camera hardware. The 2X telephoto camera from the Pixel 4 has been replaced with a new 16MP ultra wide camera with f/2.2 aperture and 1µn pixels. Meanwhile, the main camera remains unchanged from the Pixel 4. It’s a 12.2MP 1/2.55” sensor with f/1.7 aperture, Dual Pixel AF, and OIS. We don’t yet know how much the image quality can improved solely based on software advancements as we don’t yet have the device. Until then, let’s go over the camera features that are debuting with the Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G (they have...

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2021 BMW 4-Series Convertible Unveiled

This time around, the 2021 BMW M4 convertible gets a soft top which is 40 per cent lighter compared to the hard-top in its predecessor.

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Facebook Merges Messenger With Instagram's Direct Messages

Instagram on Wednesday started rolling out the option to connect Instagram direct messages with Messenger. It means that one can now send messages to Messenger people from Instagram, and the other way...

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BS6 BMW G 310 R, G 310 GS to launch on October 8

BMW Motorrad India is all set to launch the 2020 G 310 R and G 310 GS on October 8.

• Teaser hints at improved engine refinement

• Updates include all-LED lighting

• Bookings began on September 1, 2020

2020 BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS styling updates

The new BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS have received small updates to the styling as well as a BS6-compliant engine.

While BMW is yet to reveal the motorcycles, a few teaser images have given us a taste of what to expect. The new BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS will get all-LED lighting, with an integrated DRL in the headlamp. This was also spotted on a test mule, back in July 2020. 

2020 BMW G 310 R and G 310 GS engine details

The BMW G 310 twins use the same 312.2cc, single-cylinder, fuel injected, liquid-cooled engine that powers the BS6 Apache RR 310. For the uninitiated, BMW Motorrad and TVS have co-developed the 310 platform. 

The BMW teaser hints at improved engine refinement, a lack of which was a major concern with the BS4 G 310s. TVS has already addressed that issue to quite an extent with its BS6 Apache RR 310, as we found out during the test.  The Apache also gets ride-by-wire, four riding modes, TFT display and smartphone connectivity. It will be interesting to see if BMW offers some, if not all of those features on the 2020 G 310 R and G 310 GS.

Bookings for the 2020 G 310 R and G 310 GS have begun

BMW Motorrad dealers across India have already begun accepting bookings for the new G 310 R and G 310 GS. Customers can visit any BMW Motorrad dealership or fill up an enquiry form on the brand’s website to make their booking. The company says deliveries will be done on a first-come-first-serve basis.

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Ginny Weds Sunny, Arrow, Serious Men, and More on Netflix in October

Ginny Weds Sunny, Arrow season 8, Serious Men, Star Trek: Discovery season 3, Hubie Halloween, The Haunting of Bly Manor, The Trial of the Chicago 7, Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Season 2: Rio - the...

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Google TV is the Android TV skin for the new Google Chromecast

With the announcement of Google’s new Chromecast device today, “Google TV” is debuting with the new hardware. “Google TV” was Google’s first smart TV platform that was co-developed with Sony, Qualcomm, Google, and Logitech that first launched back in 2010. It was an OS for TVs that offered support for streaming apps, and as a core TV operating system. The platform would eventually be succeeded by “Android TV” until this day. The new Google TV is still based on Android TV, but it’s a UI skin that’s unique to the new Google Chromecast for now, though Google did say that it would be adding...

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Audi R8 Green Hell revealed

The Audi R8 ‘Green Hell’ has been unveiled as a special, limited-run version of the German marque’s supercar to celebrate its success in the Nürburgring 24 Hours.

Based on the R8 Performance coupé, the R8 Green Hell is designed to pay tribute to the R8 LMS GT car, which has won the endurance event at the German circuit five times since 2012.

• Audi R8 Green Hell pays tribute to the R8 LMS GT race car

• Production limited to just 50 units worldwide 

• Changes are cosmetic, with the running gear shared with the 620hp R8 V10 Performance 

Audi R8 Green Hell styling changes

Limited to just 50 units worldwide, the R8 Green Hell is priced at €233,949 (about Rs 2.01 crore) in Germany. It is offered in a special dark green paint scheme, although customers can also choose grey, white or black.

The bonnet, A-pillars, roof and rear end are partly covered in a matt black foil, while the doors feature transparent matt numbers similar to race car numbers. 

There are also matt black highlights on the front end, sills, diffuser, mirror housing and rear wing, with the 20-inch wheels painted in the same colour, along with red detailing on the rims.

The interior gains lightweight bucket seats and Alcantara covering with blue-green stitching on the centre panels, instrument display shield, steering wheel, armrest and other areas.

Audi R8 Green Hell engine details 

Beneath the new styling elements, the R8 Green Hell is mechanically unchanged from the R8 Performance and uses the same 620hp, naturally-aspirated, 5.2-litre V10 petrol engine mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox and Quattro all-wheel drive system. It posts a 0-100kph time of 3.1sec and a top speed of 331kph. 

Audi R8 India outlook

The limited-run Green Hell is based on the facelifted version of the second-generation Audi R8 revealed in late-2018. 

The pre-facelift R8 was on sale in India until 2018-19 at a price of Rs 3.21 crore (on-road, Mumbai), and though the updated supercar was initially slated to arrive in our market last year, the launch has, since then, been delayed.   

Also see:

2022 Audi R8 to be all-electric supercar

New Audi R8 V10 Plus review, test drive

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Redmi 9i to Go on Sale in India Today via Flipkart, Mi.com

Redmi 9i smartphone will go on sale today at 12pm (noon). It will be available for purchase via Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home stores and Xiaomi partner offline retailers.

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Honda H'ness CB 350 breaks cover

Honda H'ness CB 350 breaks cover

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Realme Narzo 20 trio moves 230K units in first sales

Realme unveiled the Narzo 20 family with three members - Narzo 20A, Narzo 20 and Narzo 20 Pro. The aggressively priced trio has resonated well with the customers according to the numbers from the first flash sales - the entire stock of over 230,000 units was taken in minues. The achievement was announced on Twitter by Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India and Europe. He revealed that the middle child Narzo 20 sold over 130,000 units, while the Narzo 20A was second with 51,000+ and the Narzo 20 Pro sitting in third with 50,000+ devices. The trio covers a reasonably wide price range...

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2021 Hyundai i20 N Line revealed

The Hyundai i20 N Line has been revealed and it is a new performance-inspired, range-topper for its third-generation i20. This is the first time the i20 has received an N Line trim-level. The model is expected to be introduced in international markets in the first half of 2021.

• I20 N Line features updated interior and exterior styling.
• Internationally, it will get a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and the 1.2-litre petrol engine.
• Hyundai will launch the third-gen i20 in India this festive season.

New Hyundai i20 N Line design

As with the N Line version of the i30 hatchback, the i20 N Line features a number of new styling elements inspired by Hyundai’s N performance arm. This gives a good idea of what to expect from the full-bore i20 N hot hatch, when it arrives internationally, next year.

At the front, the N Line is set apart from lower trims by a new bumper with a grey contrasting stripe, a black grille with a “chequered flag”style pattern and a prominent N Line badge.

The motorsport-influenced theme continues at the rear, where the i20 N Line gains a diffuser-style bumper, a triangular fog-light like that of the i30 N hot hatch and a chrome twin-exit exhaust.

The N Line will be available in a choice of four exterior colours: Phantom Black, Aurora Grey, Brass and Polar White, the latter of which can be specified with a black roof. Rounding off the exterior styling package is a set of bespoke, two-tone 17-inch alloy wheels.

New Hyundai i20 N Line interiors

Its interior is largely familiar from the recently renewed i20, but gains N badging and red stitching throughout, sport front seats, a bespoke steering wheel, metal pedals and an N-branded leather gear knob.

The i20 N Line joins the standard car in receiving Hyundai’s Bluelink connectivity software and a suite of advanced driver assistance systems.

New Hyundai i20 N Line engine and gearbox

Hyundai’s i20 N Line will be offered in Europe with a choice of two engines, a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol with 84hp or a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder unit with 100hp or 120hp.

The powertrain is equipped with 48V mild-hybrid technology and optionally available with Hyundai’s new Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT), for boosted efficiency. Hyundai has also made tweaks to the car’s suspension, accelerator response and exhaust sound to enhance the driving experience.

Will the new Hyundai i20 N come to India?

While Hyundai hasn’t officially confirmed any plans to bring the i20 N Line to our market, it will launch the new third-gen i20 in India, this festive season.

The new Hyundai i20 will come with three engine options in India, the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol, the 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol and the 1.5-litre diesel. This will be accompanied by a number of new features available in the international model.

Once launched in India, the new Hyundai i20 will face competition from the Tata Altroz, Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Toyota Glanza and Honda Jazz.

Also see:

2020 Hyundai i20 for India - What to expect

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Marshall Major IV come with 80 hour battery and wireless charging

Marshall has announced the new Major IV Bluetooth headphones, which come with a serious boost to battery life, along with wireless charging and some design changes. One of the major improvements over the previous generation model is to the battery life. Major IV take the already impressive 60 hour battery claim of the Major III up to an incredible 80+ hours. The headphones also feature fast charging, so a quick 15 minute charge will give you 15 hours of usage. The Major IV also include a new way to charge. The headphones include wireless charging support through a wireless...

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The Lion King 2 Official With Moonlight Director Barry Jenkins

The Lion King 2 is on its way. Disney has hired Barry Jenkins - whose 2016 film Moonlight won three Oscars, including best picture - to helm the sequel to The Lion King (2019). The Lion King 2...

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OnePlus 8T Confirmed to Run on Android 11-based OxygenOS 11

OnePlus 8T will launch with OxygenOS 11, based on Android 11, out-of-the-box, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed through a forum post released on Tuesday. Lau also claimed that the new OnePlus phone will...

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Mi 10T Series Launching Today: How to Watch Livestream

Mi 10T series will be launched today, September 30, at 2pm GMT +2 (5:30pm IST) through a virtual event that will be livestreamed on Xiaomi's social media handles, as well as YouTube and the official...

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TikTok Launches US Elections Guide to Combat Misinformation

TikTok on Tuesday launched a US election guide as part of an effort to battle misinformation on the wildly popular video-sharing app that the White House has targeted for a ban.

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Amazon Defends Warehouse Safety Following Report on Injuries

Amazon on Tuesday defended its warehouse safety record after a news investigation pointed to a higher-than-average injury rate in the company's massive logistics operations.

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Dark mode for Google Maps begins rolling out for some Android users

A dark theme is making its way to Google Maps as some users are reporting. Google is rolling out an app-wide dark mode to Google Maps as of version 10.51.1 running on Android 11. It seems the change is gradually rolling out on the server side as updating to the latest version of Google Maps is not enough to see the option appear in the app’s settings menu. The appearance setting in the app will let you force the dark theme indefinitely or match the Android phone’s universal system theme setting. Source: Reddit u/BrokenF*ckenArm There has always been an automatic night-mode that...

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EU will reportedly approve Google’s acquisition of Fitbit

In November of last year, Google announced its plans to acquire the fitness smartwatch maker Fitbit. At this point, the acquisition is still pending regulatory approvals, and according to a report from Reuters the $2.1 billion purchase will be receiving the EU’s antitrust approval. This, as per “people familiar with the matter said.” Privacy of user data remains a great concern, and the report mentions that Google offered to limit the use of Fitbit data for Google ads while more diligently monitoring the process of doing so. “We’re also formalizing out longstanding commitment to supporting...

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Maserati MC20 to use bespoke Bridgestone Potenza tyres

The Maserati MC20 supercar, which premiered earlier this month, will be running on a set of bespoke Bridgestone Potenza tyres when deliveries of the performance-focused model commence in international markets in the second quarter of 2021. The tyres are said to have been custom-engineered to specifically match the driving dynamics of the new supercar. 

• Bridgestone is the exclusive tyre supplier for Maserati’s new MC20 supercar 
• Potenza tyres feature custom-engineered elements to enhance performance
• Special technique used to reduce development time for Potenza tyres

Custom-designed Bridgestone Potenza tyres for Maserati MC20

The MC20 is powered by Maserati’s new 3.0-litre, twin-turbo, ‘Nettuno’ V6 petrol engine that puts down 630hp and 730Nm of torque through the rear-wheels. Bridgestone claims to have developed a high performance version of its F1-derived ‘Potenza’ tyres, specifically for the MC20.

The Japanese tyre manufacturer says that the in-house-developed tyres feature elements such as an asymmetric tread design for improving steering response and cornering stability, a new tread compound to enhance grip and a structure that distributes footprint pressure evenly while cornering. The bespoke rubber helps the MC20 cover the 0-100kph sprint in a scant 2.9sec and hit the 200kph mark from a standstill in just 8.8sec. Top speed is rated at 325kph.

Bridgestone Potenza tyres development technique

Bridgestone has revealed that its efforts to develop custom tyres were aided by its proprietary ‘virtual tyre modelling technology’ that reduced the duration of the development process, something which was necessitated by the short, 24-month period in which the MC20 was designed. Moreover, the tyre maker’s virtual development technique also helped limit resource usage and, in turn, reduce environmental impact.  

Commenting on the development of the Potenza tyres, Steven De Bock, VP, consumer replacement and OE, Bridgestone EMIA (Europe, Russia, Middle East, India and Africa), said, “Fully developed, tested and manufactured in Europe, these custom-designed Potenza tyres have been designed to meet the high demands of Maserati. Collaborating once again with Maserati, we developed a specially engineered Potenza tyre that enables Maserati’s MC20 to deliver on its power, control and sporting capabilities.”

Maserati MC20 India launch plans

As part of Maserati’s drive to expand its footprint in India, the MC20 will be launched in our market sometime in mid 2021. Considering that Bridgestone is the exclusive tyre partner for the supercar, expect the model to feature the same Potenza rubber in India as well.

Other than this, Maserati has also lined up the Trofeo versions of the Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante for our country.

Also see:

Maserati Grecale SUV to debut in 2021

Petrol-powered Maserati Ghibli, Quattroporte and Levante launched in India

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Honda H'Ness India Launch Live Updates: Price, Features, Specifications, Images

Honda is all set to launch a new motorcycle today, likely to be called Honda H'Ness. From the sound teasers that Honda sent us, we believe it is a cruiser motorcycle. Is it an all-new bike or based on...

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Apple Grants CEO Tim Cook First Major Stock Package Since 2011

Apple on Tuesday granted CEO Tim Cook 333,987 restricted stock units, with a possibility to earn as many as 667,974 more if he hits performance targets, in the executive's first stock grant since...

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Skoda Karoq Review: Is it worth your Rs 25 lakh?

Skoda Karoq Review: Is it worth your Rs 25 lakh?

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T-Mobile will offer the Motorola Razr 5G for half off

Motorola made the new Razr 5G official earlier this month, and now it's almost ready to hit T-Mobile. That's actually one of its main differentiating points from its predecessor (aside from the improved internals) - the original foldable Razr was Verizon exclusive, the Razr 5G isn't. Anyway, back to T-Mobile. You'll find the device in stores at the magenta carrier, in Polished Graphite and Blush Gold, starting on October 2. The Razr 5G is priced at $1,399.99 full retail, and you can get it with 24 monthly installments of $58.34. However, if you activate a new line and trade-in an...

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Triumph Trident nears production

Triumph Motorcycle has just revealed, that the Trident concept that was first showcased back in August, is now in the final stages of testing.

• Triumph Trident India launch in early 2021

• Will use a three-cylinder engine

• Gets a brand-new steel frame

The Triumph Trident

Triumph is creating a step for people to enter its naked motorcycle universe at a price point below the Street Triple range. This brand-new street naked motorcycle was showcased as a concept in August, but nothing about its specifications has been revealed. 

The concept that was showcased was fully white, but this iteration is clad in camouflage test livery, giving us a better idea of what the final product will look like. Unlike the concept, this test mule also features production-spec hardware, like the wheels and full exhaust system. When the concept was unveiled, Triumph mentioned that the Trident will feature a swingarm mounted hugger for the number plate and that can be seen on this test mule. 

Triumph has also shared an image of a rider atop the motorcycle and it has revealed that the Trident will be a rather compact offering.

Triumph Trident engine

It’s the engine that Triumph believes will truly set the Trident apart from the competition. This will be the first triple-cylinder motorcycle in the segment, the others being the Kawasaki Z650 and Yamaha MT-07, with their parallel-twin engines, and the Honda CB650, with its inline-four motor. Triumph says that the Trident's Street Triple-inspired engine has an advantage over its rivals, as it can offer the low-end grunt of a twin as well as the top-end rush of a four-cylinder engine. It’s possible that this motor will be based on the 660cc engine from the 2020 Street Triple S, but the changes it will come with and whether it keeps the displacement figure is unclear at the moment. 

Triumph Trident launch

Triumph has already said that the Trident will launch, early next year. Considering that the bike is in its final stages of testing, we could see a full unveil, later this year. We know that the 2021 Triumph Trident will be made in Thailand and that spells options for the Indian arm. Triumph India could avail the benefits of the Thai Free Trade Agreement (FTA) or assemble the motorcycle in India itself. Whatever route they might choose, a price tag of Rs 6.5-7 lakh (ex-showroom) would help the Triumph Trident to generate interest in India.

Also see:

Triumph Trident to debut in 2021

Triumph Trident concept image gallery

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Tata Signa 5525.S 55 Tonne 4x2 Prime Mover Tractor Truck Launched

The new Tata Signa 5525.S 55-tonne 4x2 tractor truck is India's highest gross commercial weight prime mover and promises higher profitability with a lower turnaround time and operating cost than its...

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Pre-Owned Premium Car Chain Luxury Ride To Open 50 New Showrooms By 2023

Pre-owned, multi-brand luxury car retail chain, Luxury Ride, has announced its plan to expand its network pan India with 50 new showrooms by 2023.

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Mick Schumacher Will Drive For Alfa Romeo In FP1 For The Eifel GP

Schumacher is expected to join the Alfa Romeo team in 2021 which currently has Kimi Raikkonen and Antonia Giovinazzi.

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TVS To Honour Bookings For Norton Bikes

TVS Motor Company, the new owners of Norton Motorcycles have given deposit holders of Norton bikes a chance, to go ahead with orders, or decide against the orders.

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All-New Honda H'Ness Premium Motorcycle: What To Expect

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) is all set to launch its all-new premium motorcycle on September 30, 2020. Here's what you can expect.

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2020 BMW G 310 R G 310 GS BS6 India Launch Date Revealed

The BMW G 310 R and the BMW G 310 GS facelifts will arrive on October 8, 2020 with cosmetic and feature upgrades and a price cut as well.

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LG Wing pre-orders start at Verizon on October 1 for $999.99

LG officially took the wraps off its Wing smartphone about two weeks ago, and we already have one at the office and are working hard on our review. In the meantime, Verizon has gone ahead and announced its pricing and availability details for the device. The Wing will be up for pre-order at Big Red from October 1, for $999.99 full retail. Of course you can also get it with 24 monthly installments, in which case you pay $41.66 per month. You can get up to $750 off when you add a line on select Unlimited plans and trade-in an eligible device. You can also get up to a $250 Verizon...

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Bestselling motorcycles in August 2020

After months of being in the red, the world’s largest motorcycle market is seeing an uptick in monthly numbers again. In August 2020, of the 15,59,665 two-wheelers sold, the motorcycle segment contributed 66 percent and with a 10.13 percent year-on-year growth. In comparison, scooters, with sales of 4,56,848 units (-12.30 percent) accounted for 29 percent and mopeds with 70,126 contributed 4.49 percent. A total of 215 electric two-wheelers were also sold during the month, accounting for 0.013 percent of total two-wheeler sales.

The top 10 bestsellers’ list below shows that the first five positions remain unchanged from August 2019. The big difference though is that the first four – Hero Splendor, Hero HF Deluxe, Honda CB Shine and the Bajaj Pulsar – have each improved on their year-ago sales. Cumulatively, these four add up to 6,02,804 units, which marks a 34 percent YoY increase (August 2019: 531,519) and account for 58 percent of the total 10,32,476 motorcycles sold in India last month.

1.  Hero Splendor: 2,32,301 units

The undisputed king of the motorcycle world sold 2,32,301 units in August 2020, which translates into 7,493 Splendors being sold every single day. 

The Splendor range consists of three models – the Splendor Plus, Splendor iSmart and the Super Splendor – and the Splendor Plus continues to be the most affordable with a starting price of Rs 59,600. The Super Splendor, meanwhile, is the most expensive variant, starting at Rs 67,300.

Also see: BS6 Hero Splendor Plus launched at Rs 59,600

2. Hero HF Deluxe:  1,77,168 units

Adding to the Splendor’s power on the motorcycle market is its sibling, the HF Deluxe. With 1,77,168 units sold in August 2020, this commuter saw a 10 percent YoY increase. Early in January 2020, Hero launched the BS6 HF Deluxe and priced the base variant at Rs 55,925 and the i3S variant at Rs 57,250 (both prices, ex-showroom, Delhi).

Also see: BS6 Hero HF Deluxe kick-start launched at Rs 46,800

3. Honda Shine/SP 125: 1,06,133 units

The Honda Shine and SP 125 retain third place with a total of 1,06,133 units, which constitutes a 21 percent YoY growth (August 2019: 87,434). The Honda SP 125 was among India’s first bikes to get the BS6 treatment. 

Also see: Honda SP 125 BS6 review, test ride

4. Bajaj Pulsar: 87,202 units

The sporty Pulsar family which is all of nine variants strong – Pulsar 125, Pulsar 150, 150 Neon, 150 Twin Disc, Pulsar 180F, Pulsar 220, NS160, NS200, and RS200 – clocked sales of 87,202 units in August 2020, up 23 percent (August 2019: 70,562).

Between May and July 2020, Bajaj Auto has hiked its product portfolio more than once, but that has done little to dampen the enthusiasm of buyers. 

Also see: BS6 Bajaj Pulsar 150 priced from Rs 85,920

5. Hero Glamour: 54,315 units

The third Hero in the top 10 list, the Hero Glamour looks to be getting back in the game. Once a powerful seller, numbers had dropped substantially. However, this motorcycle is seeing demand return. In August 2020, it sold 54,315 units, albeit down 10.5 percent on year-ago sales.

Also see: 2020 Hero Glamour review, test ride

No. 6 Hero Passion: 52,471 units

Hero MotoCorp seems to have things well-sorted-out in the commuter bike segment. The Passion has been around for two decades now and Hero recently introduced the 2020 Passion Pro, 52,471 units of which were sold in August 2020. 

Also see: 2020 Hero Passion Pro review, test ride

7. Bajaj Platina: 40,294 units

The second Bajaj bike in the top 10, the Platina sold a total of 40,294 units last month, down 10 percent than the 44,774 units it sold in August 2019. 

In early July, Bajaj added a new ES (Electric Start) Disc Brake variant to the Platina 100’s line-up, taking the total number of variants to three. This new variant is priced at Rs 59,373 while the KS Alloy Drum Brake and ES Alloy Drum Brake variants are priced at Rs 49,261 and Rs 55,546, respectively (all prices, ex-showroom, Delhi).

8. Bajaj CT: 34,863 units

India’s most affordable motorcycle sold 34,863 units in August 2020. Despite receiving a BS6 upgrade that made it nearly Rs 9,400 more expensive than its BS4 model, a starting price of Rs 42,790 means the Bajaj CT100 is still quite affordable. 

Also see: BS6 Bajaj CT100 and Platina 100 launched

9. Royal Enfield Classic 350: 34,791 units

The iconic thumper from the Chennai-based manufacturer makes its appearance in the bestsellers’ chart at No. 9 with 34,791 units. The Classic 350 is Royal Enfield’s most popular motorcycle and remains the mainstay of its range. FY2019 saw Royal Enfield sell 6,56,651 motorcycles, with the Classic 350 accounting for 60 percent of them.

Also see: BS6 Royal Enfield Classic 350 review, test ride

10. TVS Apache: 33,540 units

The sole TVS motorcycle in this pack, the Apache series of motorcycles is seeing an upswing in sales. At 33,540 units in August 2020, sales were an improvement of 27 percent over year-ago numbers (August 2019: 26,402). 

Also see: 2020 BS6 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V review, test ride

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Renault Triber price hiked by up to Rs 13,000

The Renault Triber’s price has gone up by as much as Rs 13,000 across all variants. The compact seven-seater is now priced from Rs 5.12 lakh to Rs 7.34 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

• Prices hiked by between Rs 11,500 and Rs 13,000, depending on variant

• Now priced from Rs 5.12 lakh to Rs 7.34 lakh (ex-showroom, India)

Renault Triber variant-wise price hike

Renault Triber prices: Old vs New
Variants	New prices	Old prices	Difference
RxE	Rs 5,12,000	Rs 4,99,000	Rs 13,000
RxL	Rs 5,89,500	Rs 5,78,000	Rs 11,500
RxL AMT	Rs 6,29,500	Rs 6,18,000	Rs 11,500
RxT	Rs 6,39,500	Rs 6,28,000	Rs 11,500
RxT AMT	Rs 6,79,500	Rs 6,68,000	Rs 11,500
RxZ	Rs 6,94,500	Rs 6,82,000	Rs 12,500
RxZ AMT	Rs 7,34,500	Rs 7,22,000	Rs 12,500

Looking at individual variants, the base Triber RxE receives the largest hike in prices, at Rs 13,000. The mid-spec RxL and RxT have seen prices go up by Rs 11,500 while the fully-loaded RxZ is now dearer by Rs 12,500.

There are no changes to the Triber in terms of equipment offered across each variant.

Renault Triber: A brief overview

Launched last year, the Triber is one of a few cars that offers seating for up to seven occupants while still keeping its footprint under four metres. A unique feature is the option to remove and stow the two seats that make up the third row to increase the luggage space as the situation demands.

At the time of launch, the Triber was offered with a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. This was further expanded to include an AMT gearbox option earlier this year following the introduction of the BS6-compliant model.

The Triber is also expected to receive a more powerful 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine option.

Renault Triber competitors

The Triber’s closest rival is the Datsun Go+ which too offers seating for up to seven in a sub-4-metre footprint. Five-seat rivals include the Maruti Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and the Ford Figo.

With the revision in pricing, the Triber’s prices now start above the 1.2-litre petrol powered Grand i10 Nios (Rs 5.07-7.69 lakh)* though the Swift (Rs 5.19-8.02 lakh)* and petrol Figo (Rs 5.49-7.05 lakh)* have higher starting prices. The Datsun Go+ (Rs 4.20-6.90 lakh)* is the least expensive car here.

*Ex-showroom, Delhi

Also see:

2019 Renault Triber review, test drive

2020 Renault Triber AMT review, test drive

Renault Triber long term review, third report

 

 

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Sponsored feature: How Permagard can help protect your car

A global leader in paint protection technology and with operations in more than 23 countries, Permagard is now in India. The company produces protective coatings for automobiles, yachts and aircrafts and these coatings are designed to deliver peak performance in even the toughest of environments and provide unmatched long-term paint protection.

​Permagard products are based on cutting-edge engineering expertise garnered over decades of intensive research and development. In fact, depending upon the intended application, *Permagard products are tested at heights of up to 40,000 feet, at temperatures ranging from -50 to +50 degrees Celsius, at speeds of up to 850kph, and for distances of up to 1.6 million kilometers a year.* This harsh testing ensures optimum real-world performance for the end user. No wonder, then, that Permagard solutions have the stamp of approval from global brands like Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Boeing and Airbus, amongst others.

 

The Permagard shine philosophy revolves around a molecular relationship that result in extreme bonding, stabilizing, gloss-producing, curing process, corrosion protection and hydrophobic efficiency.

The essential oils used in the making of paint, oxidizes with time, due to sunlight, UV radiation, airborne pollutants, salt / hard water, diesel fumes and even bird droppings. With the application of environmentally safe, eco-friendly, hypoallergenic, Permagard solutions, your car’s paint gets a high-quality protective coating and an almost liquid, glass-like sheen that provides strong protection against the elements. *The company’s patented reactive polymer technology and UV filtering technologies provide long-term protection against paint fading and oxidation.* As an added bonus, Permagard-treated surfaces only need to be cleaned with water. Auto enthusiasts can also use the *Permagard 380 GSM microfiber cloth* with our *PH neutral Permagard Shampoo* to keep their cars shining & protect the painted surface.

While Permagard products can, of course, be applied to new vehicles, *older vehicles can also get the same paint rejuvenation benefits.* Certified Permagard technicians first carry out an extensive cleaning of your car’s paint surface and fill in all micro-scratches, marks and swirls. After this, the paintwork is re-sealed and restored to showroom condition, followed by once-a-year application of Permagard paint protection to keep your vehicle looking brand-new.

 

Permagard protection extends beyond just your car’s exteriors and can also keep the interiors in pristine condition. *The company’s interior co-polymer technology ensures that all the materials used inside your car’s cabin – including the carpet, leather (and/or leather-like material) upholstery, fabric, plastics, and vinyl – look, feel and smell new for years.* Stains are easily cleaned with nothing more than water, while the protective coating blocks UV rays and prevents cracking and fading, which otherwise takes place due to exposure to sunlight. 

 

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In India, the company is based in Ahmedabad, with more than 45 operational dealers in Gujarat, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Indore, Bhopal & Punjab. You can log on to Permagardindia.com for more information on how you can avail their services.

 

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2021 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport India prices revealed

The 2021 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport prices for India have officially been released. Earlier this year, we brought you details on the new engines that the two SUVs would get, and now they’re officially on sale.

• Range Rover Sport priced from Rs 88.24 lakh to Rs 1.72 crore
• Range Rover priced between Rs 1.97 and 4.09 crore
• Both get a new 300hp, 3.0-litre, straight-six turbo-diesel engine

While the Range Rover Sport gets a single body style, the full-size Range Rover is available in both standard and long-wheel-base or LWB forms. Both cars get a petrol engine option – a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder in the case of the Range Rover Sport and a 3.0-litre six-cylinder in the Range Rover, and these are joined by a new 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder diesel engine too. 

2021 Range Rover Sport Price in India

2021 Range Rover Sport prices (ex-showroom, India)
Variants	Price
2.0 petrol S	Rs 88.24 lakh
2.0 petrol SE	Rs 95.42 lakh
2.0 petrol HSE	Rs 1.01 crore
3.0 diesel S	Rs 1.08 crore
3.0 diesel SE	Rs 1.23 crore
3.0 diesel HSE	Rs 1.40 crore
3.0 diesel HSE Dynamic	Rs 1.44 crore
3.0 diesel HSE Silver	Rs 1.48 crore
3.0 diesel HSE Dynamic BLack	Rs 1.51 crore
3.0 diesel Autobiography Dynamic	Rs 1.72 crore

Let’s start with the prices of the Range Rover Sport first. The petrol variants range from Rs 88.24 lakh to Rs 1.01 crore (ex-showroom) and are available in three variants.

The diesel, on the other hand, is available in seven variants and ranges from Rs 1.08 to Rs 1.72 crore. This includes the fully loaded, top-spec Autobiography Dynamic variant, which is only available with the diesel engine.

The 5.0-litre, petrol powered, V8 Supercharged SVR prices have not been officially announced just yet.

2021 Range Rover Price in India

2021 Ranger Rover prices (ex-showroom, India)
Variant	Price
3.0 petrol Vogue	Rs 1.97 crore
3.0 petrol LWB Vogue	Rs 2.11 crore
3.0 petrol LWB Westminster	Rs 2.18 crore
3.0 petrol LWB Westminster Black	Rs 2.24 crore
3.0 petrol LWB Vogue SE	Rs 2.31 crore
3.0 petrol LWB Autobiography	Rs 2.58 crore
3.0 petrol LWB Range Rover Fifty	Rs 2.77 crore
3.0 petrol LWB SVAutobiography	Rs 4.09 crore
3.0 diesel Vogue	Rs 1.97 crore
3.0 diesel LWB Vogue	Rs 2.11 crore
3.0 diesel LWB Westminster	Rs 2.18 crore
3.0 diesel LWB Westminster Black	Rs 2.24 crore
3.0 diesel LWB Vogue SE	Rs 2.32 crore
3.0 diesel LWB Autobiography	Rs 2.58 crore
3.0 diesel LWB Range Rover Fifty	Rs 2.77 crore
3.0 diesel LWB SVAutobiography	Rs 4.09 crore

The flagship Range Rover SUV is available in standard wheelbase with petrol and diesel variants both priced at Rs 1.97 crore (ex-showroom). The long wheelbase Range Rover is available in seven variants, including the limited-edition Westminster, Westminster Black and Range Rover Fifty variants.

Prices for petrol and diesel LWB models range from Rs 2.11 crore for the entry-level Vogue to a whopping Rs 4.09 crore for the flagship SVAutobiography. 

2021 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Petrol Engines

The petrol engine on the Range Rover Sport is the same one that will also be available in the upcoming Land Rover Defender. It is a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged unit (P300) that makes 300hp at 5,500rpm and 400Nm of peak torque between 1,500-4,000 rpm. The petrol variants can get from 0-100kph in just 7.3sec and on to a top speed of 201kph.

The larger Range Rover, on the other hand, gets a 3.0-litre Ingenium, 6-cylinder, turbo-petrol motor. The engine makes 400hp at 5,500-6,500rpm and 550Nm of torque at 2,000-5,000rpm. Despite its larger size, the petrol Range Rover gets from 0-100kph in 6.3sec and on to a top speed of 225kph.

2021 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Diesel Engines

The diesel engine is brand new – a 3.0-litre, inline 6-cylinder unit (D300) that makes 300hp at 4,000 rpm and a whopping 650Nm of peak torque at 1,500-2,500rpm. The all-aluminium engine, featuring a 48V mild-hybrid setup, is said to be soother and more refined than previous similarly-sized diesel offerings from JLR.

Internationally, the new diesel meets RDE2 or Real Driving Emission Step 2 norms that are far more stringent than our own BS6 norms here in India.  

2021 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport bookings and deliveries in India

Bookings for the 2021 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, including the special editions, are now open across dealerships or on Land Rover India’s online portal. Deliveries of these new SUVs will begin in late 2020.

Also see:

2021 Range Rover image gallery

2021 Range Rover Sport image gallery

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Range Rover EV and electric Jaguar XJ delayed due to COVID-19

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Branded content: Motor Insurance Claims Made Easy with E-Claims via Video Streaming

Everyone is aware that claim settlements are a cumbersome process that requires several meetings with insurance company officials to get a single process completed, or even to get it initiated. However, modern consumers want everything at their disposal and they want it yesterday. Thankfully, insurance companies have been very helpful in catering to their requirement and making this process way less time consuming than before. With the help of technological innovations, now you can easily get your two wheeler or car insurance claims settled within a day without the hassle of fixing appointments and running to and fro from the garage and the company office.

E-claims via video streaming are here to make car insurance much easier. It has allowed the consumer to file for claim settlement up to Rs. 50,000 within a day. It is hassle-free, cost effective, time-effective, and possibly everything we ever wanted from an insurance company. We might witness more companies using this facility to increase the ease of access for their clients and get better engagement as well.

Let’s find out how you can file an e-claim with your car or two wheeler insurance company!

What is an E-claim?

E-claim is the procedure of filing for a claim settlement online, without the need to visit the insurance company office. With this new technology, a representative or surveyor will be able to assess your car via video streaming, and advice you on next steps, and get the claim settled, that is, get the amount sent to your account within a day. It is just as easy as the process of buying car insurance online.

The current technology in use for this process is known as ‘Intelligent Video Streaming and Settlement’ or ‘i-ViSS’.

Process of E-claiming

With the i-ViSS system in place, the claim settlement process has obviously been simplified multifold. It involves a five-stage procedure that offers a streamlined solution to the consumer.

Here’s how you can use it for your vehicle:

• Car owner needs to intimate the insurer about the claim by connecting with the call center or the agent.
• The company will then forward an i-ViSS link to the owner via text message
• Clicking on the link allows launching the live stream connecting the surveyor and the car owner. The official will assess the car through the stream and advise the next steps accordingly.
• The surveyor then goes on to upload the stream recording or photographs of the repaired vehicle along with claim details to avail the future claim on the said vehicle.
• Within 24 hours, the sanctioned amount is disbursed by the insurance company to the owner’s bank account as registered with them. This amount can be used to get all the damages repaired at any time and at any service center of the customer’s choice.

This process has proved to be a boon for all. Now it is easier to get more done in less time. However, there are some factors that limit its efficiency but the companies are taking extra care to not let it become a barrier in user experience and satisfaction.

Also see:

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Best-selling scooters in August 2020

In August 2020, the two-wheeler segment clocked sales of 15,59,665 units, marking a marginal 3 percent year-on-year growth. Here's a closer look at their performance in August 2020 as well as their cumulative sales from April-August 2020.

1. Honda Activa:  1,93,607 units

The Honda Activa has topped scooter sales charts in India for years now.  Even though demand has dropped substantially over the past year, the gap in scooter sales between the Honda Activa and other scooters is still significant. 

In August 2020, the Activa sold a total of 1,93,607 units, which constitutes a 17.36 percent YoY decline. The fall in sales is greater for the April-August 2020 period: 4,62,014 units versus 11,44,317 in April-August 2019, down by a massive 60 percent. 

Also see: Honda Activa 6G review, test ride

2. TVS Jupiter: 52,378 units

With 52,378 units sold in August 2020, the TVS Jupiter sits at second place on this list. In comparison, 57,849 units of the TVS Jupiter were sold in August 2019. Like the Honda Activa, YoY demand for the Jupiter is down as well. In the April-August 2020 period, the Jupiter has sold a total of 1,47,814 units, down by a substantial 48 percent.

Also see: BS6 TVS Jupiter review, test ride

3. Honda Dio: 42,957 units

In August 2020, the Honda Dio climbed past the Suzuki Access 125 to take the third spot on this list. The new Dio sold 42,957 units, up by 14 percent in comparison to the same month from last year (August 2019: 37,726 units). It’s also one of the few scooters to have seen an increase in sales. However, for the April-August 2020 period, the Dio’s 1,00,133 units are 53 percent lower than the April-August 2019 figure of 2,12,438 units.

Also see: New Honda Dio: 5 things to know

4. Suzuki Access 125: 41,484 units

The Suzuki Access remains India’s best-selling 125cc scooter, but its sales have taken a hit. In August, the Access sold a total of 41,484 units, down 15 percent year-on-year. This fall in numbers has resulted in a drop from the third spot, a position it held for a fairly long time. Sales were also down in the April-August 2020 period, with a total of 83,750 units sold, a massive 66 percent down YoY.

Also see: Suzuki Access 125 BS6 review, test ride

5. TVS NTorq: 19,918 units

The second TVS scooter in this top 10 list, the NTorq, maintains its fifth position. However, like with the Jupiter, sales are down. In August 2020, total sales fell below the 20,000 unit mark to 19,918 units, down 22 percent (August 2019: 25,578). The consolidated April-August 2020 story is no different, 59,966 units, which is down 47 percent YoY (April-August 2019: 1,12,345).

Also see: BS6 TVS Ntorq 125 Race Edition review, test ride

6. Hero Pleasure: 16,935 units

The Hero Pleasure is also one of the few scooters that has seen an increase in sales numbers, albeit by a miniscule margin. The 16,935 units that were sold last month, are slightly better than the 16,308 units of August 2019. In the first five months of FY2021, the Pleasure Plus sold 51,112 units, down 18 percent YoY (April-August 2019: 62,120).

Also see: BS6 Hero Pleasure Plus 110 FI launched at Rs 54,800

7. Yamaha Fascino: 15,668 units

The Yamaha Fascino, too, has seen an improvement in its sales. At 15,668 units in August 2020, sales are up 7 percent YoY (August 2019: 14,652), In April-August 2020, the Fascino has clocked 37,956 units, down 48% (April-August 2019: 73,487).

Also see: Yamaha Fascino 125 review, test ride

8. Yamaha Ray: 15,620 units

Following the Fascino is Yamaha’s other scooter, the Ray ZR. The Ray ZR sold a total of 15,620 units in August 2020, which is a substantial 57 percent growth from a year ago. However, for the April-August 2020 period, cumulative sales are 38,844 units, down 24% (April-August 2019: 51,148).  

Also see: Yamaha Ray ZR 125 review, test ride

9. Hero Destini 125: 13,609 units

Things seem to be improving for the Hero Destini 125. In August 2020, this Hero scooter sold 13,609 units, which is a 40 percent increase from the 9,735 units that were sold in August 2019. However, the April-August 2020 figure is down by 37 percent to 41,111 units.  

Also see: BS6 Hero Destini 125 launched at Rs 64,310

10. Honda Grazia: 12,588 units

The Honda Grazia has seen the most notable year-on-year increase in sales. In August 2020, the Grazia sold a total of 12,588 units, which is a 71 percent rise from the 7,356 units that were sold in August 2019. For the April-August 2020 period, sales are 23,056 units, down 53% YoY.

Also see: BS6 Honda Grazia: 5 things to know

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New Ford SUVs for India to be designed by Pininfarina

That Ford and Mahindra are jointly developing new SUVs for the Indian market is not news at this point, but sources now tell us that these SUVs will be designed by none other than Pininfarina.With a legacy of creating some of the most desirable designs, including a long line of jaw-dropping supercars, this news bodes well for how eye-catching the upcoming Ford SUVs will be.

• New range of Ford SUVs to be designed by Pininfarina
• First Pininfarina-designed Ford SUV will be based on the next-gen XUV500
• Next-gen EcoSport also expected to be designed by Pininfarina

Which is Ford’s first Pininfarina-designed SUV for India?

The first model to emerge from the Mahindra-Ford joint venture will be a new C-SUV.The platform and engines will be shared between what will be the next-gen XUV500 (code: W601) and Ford’s version of the SUV(code: CX757).

This new Ford C-SUV, which will rival the likes of the Tata Harrier and MG Hector and sit above the likes of the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos, will be the first one to be designed by Pininfarina.

When Ford’s new SUV arrives after the launch of the next-gen XUV500 early next year, it is expected to share its180hp, 2.2-litre diesel and the 190hp, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engines. The latter has recently made its debut on the second-generation Thar.

Originally published in the ‘Confidential’ section of Autocar India’s 21st Anniversary issue.

Which other Ford SUVs will be designed by Pininfarina for India?

Following the launch of the C-SUV will be a smaller B-segment SUV that will directly rival the Creta, Seltos and Nissan Kicks, and will have a length of 4.3m.

The Ford BX745 will be unveiled in the second half of FY22andshare its underpinnings with the upcoming Mahindra XUV400 (S204). Like the C-SUV, the Ford BX745 SUV will also be designed by the Mahindra-owned design house.

A 163hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine from Mahindra’s mStallion family and a 123hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine are expected to power both B-SUVs.

While Ford’s current compact SUV is nearing the end of its lifecycle, the next-gen EcoSport (code: BX744) is said to be underdevelopment and is also likely to get design inputs from Pininfarina. Although a 2021 launch was mooted, this may be delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Expect it to carry forward the engines from the soon-to-be-updated current EcoSport, there are more details on that below.

Both brands had confirmed that while the new SUVs may share certain mechanical components, they will be unique in design. Whether this means Mahindra’s SUVs will not be designed by Pininfarina is yet to be confirmed.

The American company also promises that its models will retain the fun-to-drive character that Ford cars are known for.

What else is in the pipeline for Ford India?

Before these three new SUVs arrive, the current Ford EcoSport will soon get a Mahindra engine, the 1.2-litre T-GDI engine that made its debut at Auto Expo 2020 in the Mahindra XUV300 Sportz.

As this three-cylinder direct-injection turbo-petrol unit makes 130hp and 230Nm of peak torque, the EcoSport will continue to be the most powerful compact SUV on sale. Expect the Mahindra-powered EcoSport to launch early next year.

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Honda SUV e: concept previews next-gen HR-V

The Honda SUV eConcept, a stylish preview of the upcoming next-gen Honda HR-V, has been unveiled at the 2020 Beijing Motor Show. We tell you more about it.

• Honda SUV e:Concept will spawn the brand’s first electric SUV.
• Expected to have a similar powertrain to the Honda e electric hatchback.
• Production spec next-gen Honda HR-V will be unveiled by May 2021.

What is the Honda e: SUV Concept?

There is a new Honda electric SUV coming to global markets that will first be launched in China. The company has unveiled the Honda SUV e: concept at the 2020 Beijing Motor show that previews this future SUV. Sources tell us that this concept also previews the next-gen Honda HR-V that is due to see a world premiere by May 2021.

The new Honda SUV e:concept gets fresh looks but it does feature some traditional Honda design cues. On the inside, the concept SUV gets a minimalistic interior with a large display screen horizontally placed behind the steering wheel, similar to the Honda e electric hatchback and there is a large vertically oriented screen too that is located in a high-set center console that clearly divides the driver and passenger compartment.

Honda has not revealed many details about this concept, but says the production version will feature an electric powertrain as well as petrol and hybrid options. There will also be ‘omnidirectional ADAS’ (advance driver assist systems), which allows for safe driving in more complex and diverse driving conditions. 

The vehicle will also debut a new, more advanced Honda Connect system that will have an AI interface and smartphone link. 

What do we know about the next-gen Honda HR-V

Unlike its predecessor, the next-gen Honda HR-V will be sold in a more markets and will feature multiple powertrain options.

The second-gen Honda HR-V has already begun is already being tested out on the road, and spy photos reveal that the new model does share its upright nose, character lines and coupé-like roofline with the e:SUV concept. 

Additionally, the rear styling of the next-gen HR-V also features similar slim horizontal tail-lamps to the ones on the concept. 

Will the next-gen Honda HR-V come to India?

There is no news on this as of now, but Honda has confirmed it is working on a four-metre-plus SUV that could make it to India in the future. In fact, the first-gen Honda HR-V was almost launched in our market, but was axed at the last minute due to low localisation and high costs.

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