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  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2021 Mahindra SCORPIO ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Gets a conventional sunroof -  New Scorpio  to get an automatic transmission as well It- Expected to be launched by end of 2021 The all-new third-generation  Mahindra Scorpio   was recently spotted testing ahead of its official launch. This particular test mule is an automatic variant, although we are unsure if it's a petrol or a diesel model. The latest set of spy shots also reveal the interiors of the 2021 Mahindra Scorpio. The new Scorpio features an upright infotainment display and what looks like a semi-digital instrument cluster. The center console is largely identical to the one seen on the  XUV300 , while the multi-functional steering wheel is a direct lift from the upcoming  Mahindra ...

  Mahindra files trademark applications for XUV100, XUV400, XUV700, and XUV900 nameplates..... XUV700 to be launched in q2 FY2022 - Expected to be utilized for future models Mahindra  recently announced the name of its three-row SUV as XUV700. Now, the Indian automaker has applied to trademark three more nameplates. These include XUV100, XUV400, and XUV900.  Meanwhile, the XUV100 and XUV400 nameplates could be relatively smaller SUVs, details of which are not known at the moment. Mahindra will launch the XUV700 in Q2 FY2022 which will be followed by the launch of the next-gen Scorpio (codenamed Z101). Going purely by the numbering nomenclature, the XUV900 label could be utilised for Mahindra’s flagship SUV that could replace the  Alturas G4  in the full-size SUV. The Alturas was launched in 2018 and is undoubtedly a value proposition but has not been able to make its mark in the segment dominated by the  Toyota Fortuner  and the   Ford Endeav...

  The Mahindra XUV700; launch in Q2 FY2022 :  - To be offered with both petrol and diesel engines  - Optional AWD on select variants  - The highly anticipated W601 SUV has now been christened the Mahindra XUV700 and will be launched in India in  Q2  of FY2022. The Indian automaker has announced that it will be offered with petrol, diesel engines as well as MT and AT options for both engines. What’s more, AWD will be offered as an optional extra for select variants. This will be Mahindra’s new flagship SUV in its lineup and is expected to arrive in a similar segment to that of the current XUV 5OO. - The car has already been spotted testing in various stages of camouflage, the latest of which has revealed an evolutionary design when looked at against the XUV500. It will be manufactured at the Mahindra plant in Chakan near Pune, Maharashtra. 

  Hyundai Alcazar features revealed ahead of global debut : - Available in six-seat and seven-seat layout options  - Believed to be built using 75.6 per cent advanced and high strength steel  The newest SUV from   Hyundai , the   Alcazar  will be available in both six and seven-seat layout options. The company claims that the  Hyundai Alcazar  harmonises space, premiumness, performance, convenience, safety, and technology.  The six-seat version will offer captain seats in the middle row, while the seven-seat version gets a bench seat. Both the seats get one-touch tip and tumble feature to provide easy access to the third row. Moreover, Hyundai claims that the door opening area has been optimised to offer more head and thigh space for easy ingress and egress to the third row. The third-row seats get the reclining function and are also fully flat foldable for maximum boot space. The Alcazar will also offer side AC vents for the third row with s...

  Range Rover SVAutobiography Ultimate Edition - Now in Pictures  :  Personalization of cars is taking a whole new level especially with manufacturers themselves taking a step forward. The Range Rover   SVAutobiography Ultimate Edition is one such example that portrays the true extent to which a Range Rover can be customised. These are a pair of special models introduced in the UK that can be ordered worldwide as well. Here's a detailed picture gallery. These Ultimate Editions are based on the range-topping SVAutobiography and SVAutobiography Dynamic models. And it's LAND ROVER  Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) team that has created them. It goes without saying that the choice of powertrains includes the 563bhp Supercharged V8 petrol. Then, there's even its highly efficient P400e plug-in hybrid for buyers to choose from. Both of these models are available with an eight-speed automatic transmission. However, it's the black and green exterior, and its in...

  The Nissan Magnite Achieves 10,000 Units Production Industry Is Changing Fast. The  Nissan  Magnite was launched in India on 2 December 2020 - The model is offered in four variants and eight colours Nissan India launched the Magnite sub-four metre SUV back in December last year. The model received a good response, receiving over 15,000 bookings within just 15 days of its launch. Now, Nissan India has revealed that the Magnite has reached a production milestone of 10,000 units. The waiting period for the model stretches up to eight months, details of which are available here. Powertrain options on the  Nissan Magnite  include a 1.0-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 70bhp and 96Nm of torque, as well as a 1.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine that produces 97bhp and 160Nm of torque. A five-speed manual unit is standard while a CVT unit is available exclusively with the turbo-petrol version.

  Volkswagen Taigun Concept Vs Production model: Key exterior changes Design The new model has undeniably lost the boxy proportions as compared to the concept version from the 2014 Auto Expo. The sleek grille with honeycomb mesh pattern features triple chrome slats, while the concept featured a wider and modest two-slat grille. The relatively simple bumper in the concept is now replaced by a dual-tone bumper with wide air vents in the lower half and a thick chrome insert that runs through the width of the bumper and tapers around the fog lamps.  The wheel arches and the cladding are more proportionate as compared to the concept version and now get sharp cuts and creases all around as compared to relatively bland side profile in the concept version. Additionally, the production-ready model offers body-coloured handles for the rear door and rides on 17-inch diamond-cut dual-tone alloy wheels that complement the overall aesthetics. The rectangular ORVMs in the concept have now be...

:-    What Hyundai I20 N India Launch Confirmed for 2021 Says About Your Personal Style ........................................... - Will be the sportier version of the standard i20 - To be launched sometime later in 2021 Hyundai has confirmed the launch of a sportier version of the i20 for the Indian market. To be launched in 2021, the i20 N will be a proper hot hatch from the South Korean carmaker. There is no denying that the new-gen i20 is a handsome-looking hatch and this special treatment will only make it more appealing.  S everal carmakers have a knack for launching a sport or performance trim of their top-selling models. It seems Hyundai plans on experimenting on the same lines with the i20 N.  However, spotted last month on Indian soil was the i20 ‘N Line’ version with partial camouflage, details of which can be read here. Internationally, the N Line gets the same 1.0-liter T-GDi engine making 120bhp mated to the new iMT transmission with slightly tweaked ...

  BMW 2-Series 220i Sport – All you need to know  BMW has launched the entry-level 220i Sport petrol variant in India with an introductory price of Rs 37.90 lakh (ex-showroom). It is the base variant in the 2 Series Gran Coupé lineup and is locally manufactured at the luxury manufacturer’s Chennai plant. Design :  The front of the 220i Sport is inspired by some of its elder siblings such as the 8 series Gran Coupé. It features BMW signature kidney grille with vertical slats; all finished in chrome. The company now offers all-LED headlamps with a cornering light function. All LED L-shaped taillamps are placed into the sculpted rear end of the car. The saloon is available in four colors – Melbourne Red, Storm Bay, Sapphire Black are all metallic and non-metallic Alpine White. The 220i Sport comes with 17-inch alloy wheels as standard. Interior : BMW provides two upholstery options for the interior – Sensatec Oyster Black and Sensatec Black. Additional features inc...