Targeting Street 750 and Street Rod owners of India, Harley Davidson is offering a buy back on its Softail series. If you own a street 750 or a Street Rod which is less than a year old, Harley Davidson will pay the entire Ex-Showroom amount you paid for the bike. Bikes between 12 to 24 months old will get up to 75% percent of their Ex-Showroom price.

The new 2018 Softail series uses a new 1,746 cc Milwaukee-Eight 107 V-Twin engine, which is quite refined and smoother than previous engines. The line up starts with the Street Bob (INR 12,59,000 Ex-Showroom) which features a stripped down raw bobber design form. The next in line is the Lowrider (INR 13,59,000 Ex-Showroom) which is a throwback to the designs of the 70s lowrider.

The Fat Bob (INR 14,59,000 Ex-showroom) is an aggressive angry boy design combined with substantial presence. The Fat Boy (INR 18,11,000 Ex-Showroom) gets a beefy 240 section rear tyre and an option of a bigger Milwaukee-Eight 114 engine. The Deluxe (INR 18,65,000 EX-Showroom) showcases design cues from the 1950’s without compromising on handling. The top of the line Heritage Classic (INR 19,71,000) gets cruise control and a detatchable windscreen.

Also Read: Harley Davidson Road Glide with Milwaukee-Eight 107 engine and Roadster debuts in India

With an exciting line up on offer, this step taken by Harley Davidson will make sure owners of their entry level bikes stay within the family and get one of their new, refined and smoother models.

Mercedes-Benz India, announced a hike of up to 4% across its range from 1st September, 2018. A 5% fall of of the Rupee against Euro along with the increasing Forex rate has put Mercedes-Benz under pressure had to take the step. The combination of all these factors led Mercedes-Benz India to upwardly revise the prices of its entire model range and also the retail finance rates the company said.

The cars Mercedes-Benz India car portfolio includes various cars. The hatchbacks include the A-Class and B-Class. Sedans include the CLA-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, S-Class Maybach while the SUVs include the GLA, GLC, GLE and GLS. The C-Class and S-Class are available in cabriolet avatar.

AMG, the performance wing of the Mercedes-Benz, offers the GLA45 4 MATIC, CLA45 4 MATIC, C 43 4 MATIC, C63S, E63S 4 MATIC+, GLS63 4 MATIC, G63 4 MATIC, S63 Coupe, GLE 43 coupe, GLC 43 4 MATIC Coupe, SLC 43, AMG GT Roadster, AMG GTS and the flagship GTR.    

Kerala is reeling from the floods. The entire country is pouring in any kind of support that can be provided to the flood affected people in the state. Car manufacturers are too are offering any help they can to their flood affected customers. The latest to announce special support for  flood affected customers in Kerala is Tata Motors.

Tata Motors Limited Passenger Vehicle division, on observing the unprecedented rains situation in state of Kerala, has decided to offer free of cost towing assistance to all rain affected Tata Motors Cars and UVs. Customers of Kerala are informed through SMS on precautions to be taken care on vehicles in this kind of situation.

Any affected customer can contact Tata Motors’ Toll free assistance number 1802097979 and get his vehicle towed to nearest Tata Motors Authorized workshop. This assistance will be provided once the situation in Kerala becomes transport worthy.

Mahindra and Mahindra are expected to launch the Marazzo MPV on September 3, 2018. A joint venture by Mahindra North America Technical Center and Mahindra Research Valley the MPV is co-designed by Pininfarina and Mahindra’s Design Center in Kandivali, Mumbai. The name Marazzo comes from Spanish sub-language which means shark, where the designers have taken inspiration from. Mahindra and Mahindra is known for using animals as inspirations for their designs.

With an estimated output of 121 BHP and torque of 300 Nm, the car might debut Mahindra’s new 1.5 litre diesel engine. Paired with a 6 speed manual gearbox only for the beginning, an automatic gearbox maybe expected soon. The new sub 4 meter SUV from the company, codenamed the S201 is also expected to use the same engine and gearbox configurations.

Check out the @mahindra.marazzo #Marazzo cabin in 7 and 8 seater configurations. The third row seats look surprisingly spacious. The new #MPV looks good, but can #mahindra create a car that can challenge the #Innova in durability and reliability? We’ll see soon! #mahindramarazzo #NewCars #FreshNewMetal

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Also Read: New Videos and Images Reveal Mahindra Marazzo’s 7 and 8 Seat Configuration Cabin

Priced between the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and the Toyota Innova Crytsa the car will be made available in a 7 and 8 seat configuration. Mahindra claim to have put an industry first surround system cooling for the climate control along with dual airbags, ABS, EBD, and rear parking sensors as standard. The top level trims are expected to be equipped with Android Auto, Apple Carplay, LED day running lights, projector headlights. Leatherette seats and a reverse camera. Top level trims may also sport a Diamond cut alloy wheel set and have cruise control.

Royal Enfield is a brand that has a special place in the heart of bikers across the country. In an attempt to move up in the market, the manufacturer is replacing the iconic single cylinder thump with a twin cylinder melody. Coming out in 2 different avatars to appeal to two different crowds, here are 10 things you need to know about the upcoming Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650:

• RE taking its time

With a delay in the launch of the two bikes, reports suggest that Royal Enfield is taking its time for the final development of the vehicles. This step has been taken to ensure better quality standards than the brand is generally known for.

• New Engine

The bikes would be the first ones from Royal Enfield to feature the new 650cc parallel twin engine. The engine was first showcased at EICMA of 2017.

• Focus on torque over power

The engine features a 270 degree firing order and a single piece forged crank. Developing just 47 bhp at 7,100 rpm but a  peak torque of 52 Nm at 4,000 rpm.

• Clutch

Both the bikes will feature a slip and assist clutch. Below is our video which talks about the working of such a clutch.

• Transmission

Royal Enfield will reportedly use a brand new 6-speed transmissions for the twins. This is the first 6 speed gearbox of the company.

• Suspension

Sharing the same underpinnings, both the bikes will use a 41mm telescopic front suspension. Rear suspension duties will be done by coil springs

• Ride Height

The bikes have different ride heights to offer. The Interceptor’s saddle sits at at 804 mm off the ground while the Continental GT will have the rider lower at 790 mm.

• Brakes

A 320 mm disc at front and a 240 mm disc at the rear will help anchor the bikes on the black top. ABS is going to be made available as standard.

• Expected Launch

As mentioned earlier, there has been a delay in the launch of the bikes, however, reports suggest the twins would be out by October of 2018.

• Expected price

Competing with the likes of Kawasaki Z650 and Harley Davidson street 750 the bikes would undercut both of them with a estimated price tag of between INR 3L to 4L (Ex-showroom)

Also Read: 250 Units Of The Royal Enfield Classic 500 Pegasus Sold Out Within Three Minutes

Keep looking at this page for latest updates on both. Below is an image gallery of the bikes and the new parallel twin engine of Royal Enfield.  

Recently, we saw the test mules of the next-generation Yamaha Xabre (M-Slaz 150/MT-15) in Indonesia. The spy photographs revealed several details of the motorcycle which is expected to reach international markets in 2019. While the motorcycle is still some time away from making its debut, digital renders from Motoblast are pretty close to the real deal.

The motorcycles, rendered with MT-09 inspired paint options, gets all the styling cues that were seen on the test mules. The hardware list includes upside down telescopic front forks, full LED headlight, updated tank and shroud design, new underbelly guard, dual tone exhaust with brushed aluminium tip, a single piece saddle and clear covers for blinkers and LED tail light.

The styling of the next generation motorcycle is far subtle compared to the current generation motorcycle.

Mechanical specifications are likely to receive an upgrade too.  The roadster is the naked version of Yamaha’s track tool, the YZF-R15. The new 2018 Yamaha YZF-R15 received a major visual and mechanical overhaul. The spec sheet is expected to be carried on the Xabre/MT-15 as well. Thus, the roadster will most likely get the new 155cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that powers the latest generation Yamaha YZF-R15 V3.0. The performance numbers are also likely to go higher that the current motorcycle’s 149 cc liquid cooled fuel injected motor that develops 16 bhp of power at 8,500 rpm and 14.3 Nm of peak torque at 7,500 rpm.

Check out more rendered images of the next generation Yamaha Xabre (M-Slaz/MT-15) below:

Image source: Motoblast

How often do you meet someone who has spent most of their lives exploring the planet. We met two such enthusiasts who have spent last 12 years traveling across 80 countries. Savi Munjal and Vidit Taneja of Bruised Passports tell us what motivated them to make traveling your full-time occupation and about their latest adventure, a motorcycle ride across Jaipur.

Savi Munjal and Vidit Taneja rode a beautifully restored 1969 Jawa 250 to explore the heritage treasures of Jaipur. Aptly stated on their Instagram Bruised Passports, “Exploring Jaipur’s old-world charms on a vintage bike – (is a) day well spent”.

The travelling couple have been on many unique getaways but riding on a classic legend such as the Jawa added a whole new edge to their travel experience. Vidit, who is also an expert photographer, captured some great pictures with the both of them in riding gear and with some heritage locations in the backdrop.

The rugged Jawa, often passed on as a prized family heirloom, has been ridden around the globe, not just for winning races, but also for leisure rides on scenic roads accompanied by the iconic sound of the bike. The brand which used to be a strong player in the Indian market in the 60s still receives love from enthusiasts and that iconic sound of the Jawa on the road still manages to make head turns.

We caught up with the duo for a quick interview about their lives as full-time travelers and their experience with the Jawa 250.

Q: A lot of people aspire to travel the world but very few actually do it. What motivated you to make traveling your full-time occupation?

Ever since we were teenagers, we would save every penny we could for travelling. After we had visited 50 countries or so, a lot of friends started asking us for tips to explore destinations. So, we thought we would put everything we had learnt, on the web! Almost 10 years after we first started travelling together, we decided to blog about it and eventually make it our profession.The motivation behind it was to see as much of the world as we could and design our lives the way we wanted them to be.

Q: Of all the places you’ve visited over 12 years, which one tops the list? What’s your favourite memory?

We loved Iceland. Standing under the Northern Lights, near a lagoon full of icebergs tops our list of memories in the country.

Q: How was your experience on a retro classic instead of a modern day motorcycle to explore Jaipur?

Riding a retro classic in Jaipur was perfect because it complimented Jaipur’s vintage charms to the tee. The old world charm of Jaipur and the Jawa motorcycle made it a match made in heaven. Perhaps it’s no coincidence they both start with the alphabet J. *smiles*

Q: Did you suffer any mechanical problems while you rode the Jawa 250?

None whatsoever. The ride was smooth and exciting. In fact, we ended up wanting to keep it with us for a few more days!

Q: What’s next on your travel list? Would you do it on a motorcycle?

Sri Lanka. We’d love to do it on a bike. It would be amazing to ride along the coastline on a vintage beauty.

Q: What are your top five tips for aspiring travellers?

1. Don’t try to pack your trips with too much to do. Leave room to lay back and absorb the place
2. Start small – take a short trip or even a day trip. Continue travelling if you truly enjoy it
3. Pack light – you need less than you think you need
4. Keep an open mind
5. Try the local food and indulge in as many local experiences as you can

Follow Savi and Vidit on their Instagram account, Bruised Passports to view the world from their camera lens.

The Yamaha YZF-R15 V2.0 has been discontinued in India. The motorcycle was axed from India Yamaha Motor’s official website. India Yamaha Motor has already launched the YZF-R15 V3.0 that features massive visual and mechanical upgrades. Yamaha recently introduced the limited MotoGP edition of the YZF-R15 V3.0 at INR 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

The Yamaha R15 V3.0 comes with a 155cc, four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, liquid cooled engine with Variable Valve Activation (VVA) and Assist and Slipper Clutch. The engine now puts out 19.3 PS and 15 Nm of torque. Feature list includes a fully digital instrument control and LED head and tail lamps.

Check out a detailed review of the new Yamaha YZF-R15 V3.0 (track day) below

Watch road test review of the new Yamaha YZF-R15 V3.0 below:

The Yamaha YZF-R15 V2.0 was a major step-up over the first generation motorcycle, bringing a sportier design to the 150cc segment. However, the tall pillion seat was not appreciated by everyone which led to the introduction of the YZF-R15 S, a motorcycle that brought back the single piece saddle of the first generation motorcycle to an updated package of the YZF-R15 V2.0.

Check out more images of the Yamaha YZF-R15 V3.0 below:

It’s the car that purists find to be the authentic successor to the M3. The original M3 was a car which had a small body shape, a straight six engine, rear wheel drive and most importantly did not burn a hole in your pocket. With the 3 series getting longer and wider every generation, the current generation M3 has lost on the principles the M3 was created on. BMW may or may not have realised that but what they did was give their smaller 2 series sedan the ‘M’ treatment and badged it the M2. The M2 in many ways does what the M3 was supposed to do and after a long wait we finally see the car making its way to Indian shores.

A Motoroids Exclusive reveal, below is all you need to know about the M2 coming to India.

India shall get the “Competition Pack” variant of the M2. The said pack comes with major exterior changes which include new M style mirrors, adaptive LED headlights, a de-chromed glossy black kidney grill and additional air vents for cooling. The Indian model misses out on a standard Carbon Fibre roof and Carbon Fibre mirrors in order to keep the ex showroom price low. However the car can be ordered with the same as an optional extra.  

Under the bonnet lies a twin turbo 2,979 cc inline six engine. The engine is rated to produce a maximum of 410 HP at 5,250 rpm and 550 nm of torque available from 2,350 rpm to 5,230 rpm. As standard a high performance Carbon-Fibre strut is added in the bonnet for high rigidity while keeping the overall weight low. A two pass exhaust system with electronically controlled flaps is also standard. While International markets have an option of either a six speed manual or a 7 speed dual clutch. India will only receive the Automatic dual clutch.

Our reliable sources have also confirmed that the Interior trim of the Sports Coupe will only be available in a high gloss black with a pearl chrome finish. Standard Equipment in the Interior includes the new design instrument cluster in black panel technology, A M leather steering wheel with M1 and M2 buttons, which saves driver settings, A door sill with M2 competition bagding, M colours stitched in the seat belt and sport seats. Available exterior colours include Alpine White, Black Sapphire, Long Beach Blue, Sunset Orange and Hockenheim Silver. The latter two are new colour options that have been made available for our market.

The car gets larger M-Sport brakes with enlarged brake discs. The brake calliper comes painted grey as standard with the possibility of being customised at an additional cost. The front tyres are 245/35 R 19 tyres and the rear gets 265/35 R 19 tyres. As standard the car gets 19 inch M light weight alloy wheels. Y spoke design alloy wheels come as an optional extra. A full size alloy wheel also is standard.

The standard equipment includes M Leather steering wheel, M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic Active, M Differential, M Servotronic, M Dynamic Mode, M Drive settings (M1/M2 buttons), Locking wheel bolts, Tyre repair kit, Rear View Camera, Floor mats in velour, Warning triangle, Interior and exterior mirrors with automatic anti-dazzle, Interior rear view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle, Smokers package, Seat adjustment electrical, with memory, Sport seats for driver and front passenger, Storage compartment package, Armrest front, sliding M seat Belts, Headlight washer system, Park Distance Control (PDC) front and rear, Rain sensor, Automatic air conditioning, 2-zone Cruise control with braking function, Speedometer with kilometer reading, Adaptive LED headlights, Lights package, High-beam assistant, Rear-seat headrests, folding Radio, BMW Professional HiFi loudspeaker system (205W, 7 speakers), Hands-free facility with USB interface Instrument cluster with extended contents, BMW Individual high-gloss, Shadow Line BMW, Individual headliner anthracite, BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line with extended contents, M Sport Exhaust System, Full size spare wheel.

The Optional Equipment list includes M Sport Seats, Lumbar support for driver and front passenger (in comb with M Sport Seats), Leather ‘Dakota’ design-perforated (in comb with M Sport Seats), BMW Apps, Navigation system Professional, HiFi loudspeaker system Harman Kardon 360W, 12 speakers, Preparation for Apple CarPlay (only with BMW Apps), 19″ M light alloy wheels Y-spoke style 788 M, forged with mixed tyres.

Also Read: BMW India Extends Support For Flood-Affected Vehicles In Kerala; Offers Many Special Service

Our sources have also confirmed an October 2018 launch where the car would be made available at a price tag of INR 85,00,000(Ex-Showroom, Mumbai). With options like the Harman Kardon music system coming in at a price of INR 2,00,000 its safe to say the car would easily cross the 1 Crore mark when packed with options. Going against the likes of the Audi TT and the 718 Cayman, the M2 is an interesting product to look out for.

The Maruti Suzuki Swift has held a stable position in the Indian car market. Backed by the trust of a lot of happy Indian customers, it has always been the leader in its segment. Many companies have tried to dethrone the Swift and failed. The Hyundai Grand I10 has been quite successful in its own right, if not as a tool to beat the Swift. LaunLaun in 2013, the Grand I10 was a replacement to the Hyundai I10. Now at the end of its life, a new generation Grand I10 was spotted in a production ready form.

The spy images courtesy of cafe.naver.com showcase certain exterior design elements. The car appears to be longer than the outgoing model but would definitely be under 4 meters to avail benefit in the Indian tax structure. Wider tail lights can also be seen in the spy shots however the car retains Hyundai’s signature fluidic design language.  

As of now it is unclear as to which engine options could be made available. We expect the car to be equipped with the new AMT which would be seen in the upcoming AH2 hatchback instead of the 4 speed torque converter the current generation uses. We also expect Hyundai to add a bunch of new features on the interior, something they are known for.

Also Read: Hyundai Offers Discounts On Its Models For August 2018

With quite some time till the Hatchback arrives, will it finally be able to push the Swift out of its throne? Keep looking at this space to find out.  

MINI India has introduced the MINI Urban Drive – an exclusive platform to provide the legendary MINI go-kart experience across 7 cities in India. The MINI Urban Drive was held on 18-19 August 2018 in Bengaluru and will be hosted in Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Chandigarh and Delhi from August to October 2018.

MINI Urban Drive is an exclusive one-of-a- kind driving experience featuring the new MINI Hatch, the new MINI Convertible, the all-new MINI Countryman and the flagship MINI Clubman. Participants will get a chance to experience first-hand performance, safety and go-kart fun of a MINI under the expert guidance of certified MINI trainers.

MINI Sales Consultants will be available to provide professional advice on specifications, technology and features of the cars and help customers find the right MINI to match their lifestyle. Customers can also book their favourite MINI on the spot.

Speaking about the unique drive experience, Vikram Pawah, Chairman, BMW Group India said that the MINI Urban Drive provides a perfect opportunity for auto enthusiasts to be inspired by MINI’s ultimate combination of driving fun, top-notch quality and unique style. It offers participants not only the legendary driving experience of a MINI, but also significantly increasing safety at the wheel- whether in everyday traffic, performing rapid overtaking manoeuvres or at full –throttle on the racetrack. With MINI Urban Drive, we continue to extend the MINI lifestyle to more customers and look forward to welcoming more members to the MINI way of life.

Tata Motors continues testing the Tigor JTP as a test mule of the compact sedan was spotted once again. The latest sighting of a test mule, sporting a twin-barrel exhaust, comes from Coimbatore, courtesy Team-BHP.

Contrary to previous sighting where the rear bumper was partially camouflaged, the latest photographs spot the test mule with an unpainted rear bumper with black inserts and parking sensors. However, the vehicle was not equipped with any reflectors, reverse lamps or chrome garnish.

Inside, as seen on the model showcased as a concept at the 2018 Auto Expo held in Delhi earlier this year, the Tata Tigor JTP featured an all-black theme with contrast red inserts around the HVAC vents and black leather cladding seats with red JTP badging and contrast stitching.

Mechanical specifications on the 2018 Tata Tigor JTP are likely to include a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 108 bhp and 150 Nm of torque. This engine would be paired to a five speed manual transmission.

The India launch details are scarce at the moment. However, the uncamouflaged test mule of the upcoming vehicle suggests that the premium version of the compact sedan should arrive at the showrooms in a few weeks. We’ll keep you posted with all the latest updates as and when they’re available.

Source: Team-BHP

Maruti Suzuki has launched the new 2018 Ciaz in India with prices starting from INR 8.19 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The new sedan will be available in 11 variants and seven options. Check out all the variants and their respective prices listed below:

Petrol Smart Hybrid

• Sigma: INR 8.19 lakh
• Delta: INR 8.80 lakh
• Zeta: INR 9.57 lakh
• Alpha: INR 9.97 lakh

Petrol Smart Hybrid Automatic

• Delta: INR 9.80 lakh
• Zeta: INR 10.57 lakh
• Alpha: INR 10.97 lakh

Diesel Smart Hybrid

• Sigma: INR 9.19 lakh
• Delta: INR 9.80 lakh
• Zeta: INR 10.57 lakh
• Alpha: INR 10.97 lakh

The new 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is available in seven colour options:

• NEXA Blue
• Pearl Sangria Red
• Pearl Metallic Dignity Brown
• Pearl Midnight Black
• Metallic Magma Gray
• Metallic Premium Silver
• Pearl Snow White

Mechanically, the new 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz receives an all new 1.5-litre  K-Series petrol engine with Smart Hybrid Vehicle System (SHVS) that replaces the 1.4-litre unit. The 1.5-litre, K15B, four-cylinder is tuned to deliver 103 bhp of power and 138 Nm of peak torque. The diesel variant continues to use the 1.3-litre engine which produces 89 bhp of power and 200 Nm of peak torque. However, the 1.3-litre oil burner will eventually be replaced by a new 1.5-litre diesel motor by the end of the year.

The new petrol engine is claimed to offer a fuel economy of 21.56 kmpl with the manual gearbox and 20.28 kmpl with the automatic transmission. The 1.3-litre diesel engine that is only available with a manual transmission, is claimed to return 28.09 kmpl.

The sedan also features cosmetic updates to the exterior and the interior. Upfront, the 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz gets a revised fascia with a new front bumper, redesigned headlamps with chrome inserts, new chrome grille, and chrome accents surrounding the fog lamps. The rear gets refreshed tail lamps, and new rear bumper with chrome inserts. The new 2018 model also features a new alloy wheel design.

Inside, the dashboard gets faux wood inlays, and an updated steering wheel which now features a cruise control button. The interior gets a dual tone finish with a combination of beige and black colour.

The revised instrument console features a colour display between the tachometer and the speedometer. The fuel and the temperature gauge have been re-positioned. For 2018, the fuel gauge is positioned right under the speedometer while the temperature indicator sits below the tachometer. The positions of the telltale indicators have also be toggled for a refreshed look.

The bookings for the new 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz have already commenced and you can reserve one for a token amount of INR 11,000 at a NEXA showroom near you.

Maruti Suzuki has launched the new 2018 Ciaz in the Indian market. The 2018 Ciaz has been priced from INR 8.19 lakh for the base petrol variant to INR 10.97 lakh for the range topping petrol and diesel versions of the sedan. The new sedan will be available in 11 variants and seven options. Check out all the variants and their respective prices listed below:

Petrol Smart Hybrid

• Sigma: INR 8.19 lakh
• Delta: INR 8.80 lakh
• Zeta: INR 9.57 lakh
• Alpha: INR 9.97 lakh

Petrol Smart Hybrid Automatic

• Delta: INR 9.80 lakh
• Zeta: INR 10.57 lakh
• Alpha: INR 10.97 lakh

Diesel Smart Hybrid

• Sigma: INR 9.19 lakh
• Delta: INR 9.80 lakh
• Zeta: INR 10.57 lakh
• Alpha: INR 10.97 lakh

The new 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz is available in seven colour options:

• NEXA Blue
• Pearl Sangria Red
• Pearl Metallic Dignity Brown
• Pearl Midnight Black
• Metallic Magma Gray
• Metallic Premium Silver
• Pearl Snow White

Maruti Suzuki has also released a list of accessories that will be available for the new 2018 Ciaz. The list of exterior accessories include:

• Rear windshield spoiler
• Door visor garnish insert
• Back door garnish
• Diamond arrow finish alloy wheels

Maruti Suzuki is also offering accessories in two packages — Collection Opulence and Collection Affluence.

Collection Opulence

• Premium Body Cover
• Premium Tissue Holder – Beige
• Number Plate Garnish
• Illuminated Door Sill Guard
• Interior Styling Kit – Birch Blonde Finish
• Door Visors
• Leather Steering Cover
• Body Side Moulding
• Cityscape Premium Finish Seat Cover
• Designer Mat
• Premium Cushions – Beige

Collection Affluence

• Illuminated Door Sill Guard
• Leather Steering Cover
• Premium Cushions – Beige
• Body Side Moulding
• Door Visor
• Cross Leather Highlight Seat Cover
• Interior Styling Kit – Birch Blonde Finish
• Premium Carpet Mat – Beige

Seat Cover Options Include

• Cross Leather Highlight
• Cityscape Premium Finish
• Premium Crown Finish
• Premium Curve Lining Highlight
• Premium NEXA Lining Finish
• Premium Diamond Finish

Interior Accessories

• Illuminated Door Sill Guard
• Stainless Steel Door Sill Guard
• Interior Styling Kit – Birch Blonde Finish
• Rear Sunshade
• Designer Mat
• Premium Carpet Mat
• Grooves Carpet Mat
• Premium Cushions – Beige

Infotainment & a-la-carte

• Rear Seat Entertainment – DVD
• Multimedia
• 5-Channel AMP 1500W HCP 5D
• Subwoofer 1000W DBX 30.0
• Speaker – 2-Way Coaxial 260W
• Air Purifier
• Digital Tyre Inflater
• ECSTAR Premium Car Care Kit

Mechanically, the new 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz receives an all new 1.5-litre K-Series petrol engine with Smart Hybrid Vehicle System (SHVS) that replaces the 1.4-litre unit. The diesel variant continues to use the 1.3-litre engine which produces 89 bhp of power and 200 Nm of peak torque. The 1.3-litre oil burner will eventually be replaced by a new 1.5-litre diesel motor by the end of the year.

Read a detailed report on the new 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz here

Check out the complete brochure along with the images of the new 2018 Maruti Suzuki Ciaz through the image gallery below:

India Kawasaki announced the launch of the Z900RS in black colour in July 2018 and priced it at INR 15,30,000 (ex-showroom). In latest updates, the very first unit of the black Kawasaki Z900RS retro classic in the country has been delivered in Pune. India Kawasaki Motors posted the photographs of the country’s first Z900RS black on its official Instagram (@indiakawasaki) page. The motorcycle was delivered to Neelesh Desai in Pune.

In February 2018, India Kawasaki had launched the Z900RS in candy tone orange colour. Yutaka Yamashita, Managing Director of India Kawasaki Motor, said that bringing Z900RS in India in February was a sort of achievement, because this model is produced in very limited numbers in Japan. The 900RSreceived lots of compliments for its premium quality and meticulous finishing. The positive response through various sources prompted Kawasaki to bring Z900RS in black.

The Z900RS has been conceived as an homage to the legendary Z1. The motorcycle uses a 948 cc inline four-cylinder, DOHC, liquid cooled engine that is tuned to produce 111 PS of power @ 8,500 rpm and 98.5 Nm of torque @ 6,500 rpm. The Z900RS comes with Kawasaki’s first tuned exhaust note, which has been designed after performing sound research. The sound tuning focused on the engine’s initial roar to life, idling and low-speed riding where the rider is best able to enjoy the exhaust’s deep rumble.

Feature list on the motorcycle includes KRTC (Kawasaki Traction Control), LED headlight, multi-function LCD screen nestled between dual analogue-style speedometers and tachometer dials.

Check out more images of the Kawasaki Z900RS Black through the gallery below:

TVS Racing finished their India Baja 2018 outing on a high note by securing a win in both Group A and Group B categories. Sherco TVS Factory Rally Team’s Lorenzo Santolino finished at the top of the table in the Group A (upto 450cc) category. Hero MotoSports Team Rally rider CS Santosh grabbed the second position. The third spot was secured by Sherco TVS Factory Rally Team’s Abdul Wahid Tanveer.

The Group B (upto 450cc) category saw TVS Racing’s Imran Pasha claim the top spot. Sherco TVS Factory Rally Team’s RE Rajendra and R Nataraj had to retire from the Rally due to an unfortunate crash.

The final leg of the rally resumed action in the Golden City of Jaisalmer. The final day saw the riders traverse through Majid ki Basti, Asutar and Mangalia regions of Thar Desert and cover a distance of 135 kilometers. They battled a mix of fast tracks, dunes and technical terrains across this Leg.

Final Rankings – Group A (Upto 450cc)

1. Santolino Lorenzo (TVS Racing) – 03:38:46
2. C S Santosh (Hero MotoSports) – +24m 32s
3. Abdul Tanveer (TVS Racing) – +39m 24s
4. Harith Noah (TVS Racing) – +54m 21s
5. Ashish Raorane (Privateer) – +1hr 58m 23s

Lorenzo Santolino, Racer, Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team said, “This is a special win for me as it was my second outing in Thar Desert post Desert Storm. It was good to be able to leverage learnings from my training and the bike supported me through the Rally. I also want to thank my team-mates and the technical crew of TVS Racing for their support through India Baja and look forward to my next outing.”

CS Santosh, Rider, Hero MotoSports Team Rally said, “I am glad to cross the finish line of India Baja to be on the podium after a tough race with great competition and challenging weather conditions. This is the first race on home soil where I am walking away healthy in the past three years and that is a big positive I take forward going into the final months before Dakar.”

Hyundai Motor Company announced a partnership with Revv, self-drive car sharing company to develop an innovative car sharing service and conduct creative marketing activities in India. The strategic partnership including Hyundai Motor’s investment to Revv sees innovative future mobility services gain the company’s first foothold in the Indian mobility market.

The strategic investment and partnership will enable both Hyundai Motor and Revv to build competency and the technology necessary for leading the future mobility market in India; an evolving market showing exponential growth, expanding from USD 900 million in 2016 to USD 1.5 billion in 2018, and projected to expand to USD 2 billion by 2020. India’s 15,000 car sharing vehicles are expected to grow to 50,000 by 2020, and 150,000 by 2022.

Furthermore, millennials, who are heavy users of car sharing services, comprise 35 percent of the total population of India. The market growth potential for mobility services is stronger than that of any other global market.

Hyundai Motor, which is the only automotive company among Revv’s investors, will explore ways to support Revv’s car sharing service, including the supply of car sharing products, the development of new mobility service platforms, and product marketing. This will allow Indian consumers to experience Hyundai Motor’s vehicles in diverse ways.

Polaris India bagged overall victory in the 3rd edition of the India Baja 2018 rally. Polaris RZR 1000 driver Arindam Saikai along with his co-driver Jeevarathinam J led the rally by 20 minutes and 12 seconds.

Anand Sharma had also participated with Polaris Sportsman ATV and showed a promising performance but unfortunately he could not grab the title. The India Baja 2018 tests the qualities of endurance, ingenuity, physical and mental toughness of the driver as well as the vehicle. The cross-country rally held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan included 400km of extremely harsh special stages and over 150km of transport stages.

Speaking on the occasion, Pankaj Dubey, Managing Director & Country Head, Polaris India said that this victory in India Baja 2018 is a matter of great pride for the Company. Polaris has a strong focus on motorsports in India and the leading event like India Baja forms a powerful platform, to showcase the endurance and power of the range of vehicles.

Arindam Saikai, Polaris RZR 1000 Driver added that the India Baja 2018 has been an extremely positive rally for the team. It was fun to be in a challenging rally with fellow rallyists.

Though Petrol is not the chosen fuel option when it comes to SUVs in the Indian market, Mitsubishi India have data to show its a market which is on a great rise. To support this rise, they have launched the new 4th generation Outlander in India. The event, which happened in Mumbai, was addressed by Uttam Bose, Managing Director of HMFCL, along with Chandan Bose, National Sales head, and Krishnakumar, Head customer care. The car which has been available internationally since quite some time now was delayed in the Indian Market due to the heavy modifications which had to be done in order to meet safety and emission regulations of India.

The Outlander features a 2,360 cc MIVEC engine which produces 167 PS at 6,000 rpm and 222 Nm of torque at 4,100 rpm. Mated to an advanced CVT automatic transmission, the car boasts the maximum torque in its class. Other mechanical features include:

• A tough monocoque body design.
• LED headlamps with auto levelling.
• A LED Daytime Running Light.
• The off road capable SUV also features a complex four wheel drive system with various modes.
• As standard, the car comes with 16 inch alloy wheels which are wrapped in 215/70 R 16 tyres.
• Both the front and back wheels have 16 inch brake discs. While the rear discs are solid, the front discs are ventilated.
• Has electronically controlled Injection.

The interior offers 3 row of seats which has seven seats. The Outlander also gets a bunch of equipment which includes

• Dual zone climate control.
• Key less entry with push start /stop button.
• Electric parking brake with auto-hold.
• Rear view camera.
• Electronic sunroof.
• Rain sensing wiper and power electric steering.
• Seven Airbags which includes front, side, curtain and knee airbags.
• A 7 inch 2 DIN infotainment screen.
• Genuine leather upholstery.
• A 710 W 8-Channel high power amplifier.
• A total of 6 speakers and a woofer.
• Shark Fin antenna.

Electronic driver aid systems include ABD,  EBD, Active Stability Control, Hill Start Assist, auto headlamps and brake assist system.

Clearing the questions arising due to the brand’s association with Renault/Nissan, Uttam Bose commented the alliance is for the supply management aspect only. There will no sharing of the products with the company, Mitsubishi is going to remain a separate entity. However they may share certain resources with Renault/Nissan which could really help with their service network.

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Available in 7 different colours Black Pearl, Cosmic Blue, Orient Red, White Solid, White Pearl, Cool Silver and Titanium Grey. The model showcased rocked a Orient red paint job. At a price of 31,95,000 (Ex-Showroom) will it be good enough to penetrate the market of the Honda CRV and the Audi Q3 Petrol? We will have to wait to find out. Below is a gallery of pictures from the launch event.

Mahindra & Mahindra has been aggressively promoting its upcoming new MPV, the Marazzo. After announcing the brand name in July 2018, Mahindra & Mahindra has been constantly revealing various features of the MPV through teaser images. Previously, the car maker released an image of the MPV’s dashboard which revealed beige/black dual tone finish to the interior, trapezoidal air-condition vents with chrome surrounds and the touchsceen infotainment system.

In latest updates, Mahindra & Mahindra has released the photograph of the Marazzo’s headlight. The Marazzo features twin chamber projector headlamps which are designed to deliver a combining style and functionality.  The name ‘Marazzo’ means shark. Thus, the car draws a lot of its design inspiration from a shark’s streamlined body. The headlights also draw inspiration from the intimidating eyes of a shark. The MPV has been co-designed by Pininfarina and Mahindra’s Design Center.

Mechanical specifications are expected to feature, a 1.5 litre, four-cylinder, diesel engine which will be tuned to deliver 121 hp of peak power and 300 Nm of torque. The engine is expected to arrive with a six speed manual gearbox. An automatic transmission is also expected to arrive with the manual version.

The Marazzo will create a sub-category for itself in the MPV segment. Thus, it will occupy the segment between the Toyota Innova and the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. The MPV, as reported earlier this month, is expected to arrive on September 3, 2018.