Cars and Bikes

As we settle into a new financial year, we take a look back at the challenging one that has just gone by. A glance at two-wheeler sales figures shows the result of the economic complications rooted in the COVID-19 pandemic. These were the best selling two-wheelers in India for the…

This is your official first look at the facelifted sixth-gen VW Polo. Now, we get it. Indians still have to drive around in the fifth-gen model. But the carmaker is considering the sixth-gen Polo for India, and it could well be the facelifted model that packs a raft of new…

  The 6.6-litre twin-turbo V8 can produce 1817PS and 1617Nm at full tilt, paired with a 7-speed semi-automatic and rear-wheel drivetrain. It will undergo two more phases of testing. Hennessey claims it can go from 0-100kmph in 2.6 seconds, with a top speed of over 500kmph (311mph). When Hennessey unleashed…

The fourth-gen Octavia was supposed to launch this month. Production was underway and the model had started reaching dealerships. The worsening pandemic situation has forced this delay. The new Octavia is expected to be priced from Rs 20 lakh onwards. The fourth-gen Octavia was supposed to launch by the end…

  It’s no secret that carmakers at times take design inspiration from their competitor’s models for their own models, with some inspiration down to a partnership between carmakers where a model is rebadged. But Great Wall Motors’ sub-brand, Ora, certainly raised eyebrows at Auto Shanghai 2021 with the Lightning Cat…

   The V12 engine makes 30PS more than the standard model at 830PS with a rev limit of 9.500rpm. Other gains come from weight loss, independent four-wheel steering, and version 7.0 of Ferrari’s Side Slip Control vehicle dynamics system. Gets a revised body thanks to an aggressive front end, larger…

The Ciaz-based sedan could get minimal changes like the Baleno-based Glanza. It is likely to utilise the same 1.5-litre petrol engine seen in the Ciaz. Expect it to be priced at a slight premium over the Ciaz, with the entry-level variant based on the Ciaz’s mid-spec variant. Toyota’s partnership with…

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the C-Class L sedan at the ongoing Auto Shanghai 2021. As its name suggests, the C-Class L features a longer wheelbase and is targeted at countries where owners will be spending most of their time in the rear seats, like China. Considering that BMW brought the 3…

Jeep will launch a made-in-India three-row SUV by 2022. The Brazil-spec model has been spotted testing. It will rival the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour, and MG Gloster. Expected to be priced between Rs 30 lakh and Rs 40 lakh. Jeep’s preparing to up its game with a new 7-seater SUV.…

Hero MotoCorp will temporarily call off production and shut parts plants for four days as a precautionary measure against the Covid-19 pandemic raging in the country. Each manufacturing and parts plant will be closed in a staggered manner between April 22 and May 1, depending on the location. The company…