Weekly Wrap-up: BMW Launches M6 Gran Coupe at INR 1.71 Crore, Ford Launches the Updated EcoSport at INR 6.79 Lacs and Range Rover Evoque Convertible to debut in November

The festivities came in early for us. German auto maker BMW announced the Launch of M6 Gran Coupe in India at INR 1.71 Crore. Renault confirmed that Duster Facelift will Get an AMT, while other French automaker Peugeot confirmed that it will make efforts to enter India and partner with Tata Motors. The Japanese weren’t far behind, as Toyota India introduces Q Service Festive Delights and Maruti’s Baleno also made its debut on the Nexa website. So let’s check-out what all was going on this week.

BMW Launches M6 Gran Coupe in India at 1.71 Crore (Gallery Inside)

Jaipur: BMW launched their latest M6 Gran Coupe in India for 1.71 crore. The car was launched at BMW’s first M Studio, Infinity Cars in Mumbai. This is the first BMW showroom in the country which is dedicated to retail the 'M' or the performance versions of their cars. Next in line of the BMW’s M versions are the X5 M and X6 M which are scheduled to be launched later this month. The M6 will be a CBU unit and will be sold out of the M studios in the country. Read More

Confirmed: Renault Duster Facelift to Get an AMT

Jaipur: Spyshots showcasing the interiors of the upcoming Renault Duster have been released online by AutocarIndia. The shots show an AMT gear lever, which confirms that the automatic transmission will be incorporated in the next installment of the compact SUV that is scheduled to be launched this financial year. Read More

Range Rover Evoque Convertible to debut in November

Chennai: Range Rover Evoque Convertible, world's first luxury compact SUV convertible, will make its debut in November at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Land Rover has released a video showing the convertible undergoing testing that included off-road terrains, water wading etc. The Range Rover Evoque, which is in its final stages of testing at the legendary Eastnor Castle estate in UK, will come with a full range of advanced on- and off-road technologies. The SUV convertible will go in sale from Spring 2016. Read More

Peugeot Rejigging Efforts to Enter India; To Partner With Tata Motors

Jaipur: French auto group PSA Peugeot Citroen is rejigging its plan to enter India after a failed attempt few years ago; this time in collaboration with a local auto-giant. According to a prominent English newspaper, the firm is now in a better financial health (after the French-Chinese bailout) and is now in talks with Tata Motors for a possible partnership which may involve manufacturing, distribution and even technology sharing. Read More

Maruti Baleno Makes Debut On The Nexa Website

Jaipur: As the arrival of Maruti’s new star approaches, the excitement for this brand new hatchback is on an all time high. Adding further to this excitement, Maruti has finally showcased Baleno on the Nexa official website as ‘The Premium Hatchback’. Adding to the S Cross, Nexa line of showrooms will now retail two cars. This car was first showcased by Suzuki in the Frankfurt IAA on September 15. An unofficial launch date of October 26, 2015 have surfaced in the auto space for Maruti’s latest offering but the website says 'coming soon to Nexa' without any hint of the official launch date. Baleno is built on an all new platform from Maruti Suzuki which will also be the carrier of upcoming Maruti cars like YBA and the next-gen Swift. Read More

Toyota India Introduces Q Service Festive Delights!

Jaipur: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has launched the ‘Q Service Festive Delights’ across all authorized Toyota dealerships in India. The campaign offers benefits and gifts to customers in the upcoming festive season. The ‘Q Service Festive Delights’ campaign has started from October 1 and will last till November 30. Read More

Ford Launches the Updated EcoSport at INR 6.79 Lacs

Jaipur: Ford has unveiled the updated EcoSport at INR 6.79 lacs for the base petrol variant (ex-showroom Delhi). This time, the updated compact SUV gets more powerful diesel engine that is being used in the lately launched Ford cars namely; Figo Aspire and Figo. Besides the engines, there are some additions on the inside as well. Read More

Maruti Suzuki Launches Alto K10 Urbano Limited Edition

Jaipur: Maruti Suzuki has launched a limited edition version of the Alto K10 christened as Urbano. According to the company, the Alto K10 Urbano offers 18 new features and is available on the LX, LXi, VXi and VXi (O) trim levels, including CNG. The limited edition will cost Rs. 16,990 over the existing variants. Read More

Comparison: Abarth Punto Evo vs Ford Figo vs Volkswagen Polo GT

Jaipur: Just when you thought that Volkswagen group could not have a worse day, the Italians are gearing-up to charge-in. Things didn’t get easy for Volkswagen when Ford launched its Figo hatchback, which blew the German hatch’s 0-100kmph acceleration figures out of the water. But the American automaker wasn’t free of competition as of yet, as the Italian automaker is launching its next addition to the Abarth India’s portfolio, the Abarth Punto Evo. The car drenched in scorpion insignias boasts of impressive performance figures, but seeing how every contender has something or the other going for them, we’ve decided to pitch these cars against each other. Read More

Maruti Ertiga 2015: Here's What You Need to Know

Jaipur: Maruti is all geared up to launch the mid-life facelift for it’s Ertiga MPV. The car is scheduled to be launched on 10th of October and will feature a completely re-designed front-end. Ertiga has always been a popular MPV for Maruti. The original Ertiga MPV managed to register an impressive number of bookings within only a couple of months of its launch, which took place 3 years ago in 2012. The upcoming installment has been jam-packed with a plethora of equipment to enhance its appeal, in context of escalating competition. Read More

Maruti Launches Swift Glory Edition at Rs. 5.28 lacs

Jaipur: With the festive season upon us, there is no wonder that we will be subjected to a hoard of new launches and special editions. Maruti has finally joined the club with the launch of limited Glory Edition Swift. Mechanically, the car remains identical to your run-of-the-mill Swift and features racing stripes that run across the length of the car. The car will be powered by a 1.2-litre K-Series petrol and 1.3-litre Multijet diesel engine. The power-plants come mated tohttps://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/honda-brv-color-schemes-revealed-16742.htm a 5-speed manual transmission. Read More

2015 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Facelift Launching Soon

Jaipur: Maruti Suzuki will launch the Ertiga facelift very soon, the facelifted model made its world premiere on August 20 at Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS). The updated Ertiga is coming with new features along with refreshed exteriors and expected mechanical upgrades. The prices are expected to remain largely unaltered except for minor bumps. Read More

Honda BR-V Color Schemes Revealed

Jaipur: Honda has revealed the color details of the BR-V compact crossover for the Indonesian market. The car will be offered in six graceful colors. The color monikers include Taffeta White, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Misty Green Pearl and Passion Red Pearl. Honda also claims that silver, green and red paint schemes offered on the new BR-V are brand new colors. The car will tread on 16-inch alloys and will rival the likes of Hyundai Creta. Read More

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5 things to know about semi-synthetic engine oils

Jaipur: When you have mineral oils on one side and synthetic oils on another to choose from, semi-synthetic oils are left out as the unwanted child. But when you think semi-synthetic oils offer most of the benefits of the synthetic oils but at much lesser costs, then they get included in your will. Here are some important things to know about semi-synthetic oils. Read More

10 Best Practices for A Periodic Car Service

Jaipur: One of the major concerns for any new or potential car owner is the service cost affiliated with the brand they plan on purchasing. This means, potential car buyers generally opt to buy economically priced cars or cars offered by a well established automaker. But that needn’t always be the case. New automakers are designing their latest offerings to provide competitive maintenance costs and with minimalistic attention you can bring down the service costs for your adored ride. Here are some professional tips on maintaining your car’s engine   We’ve also compiled 10 simple steps that you can take to harness prolonged and efficient service from your car. Read More

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Mahindra's version of the Jeep - The Journey

Mumbai: Mahindra’s version of the Jeep has been an iconic vehicle when we talk about automotive evolution in the last century. From the CJ 3B  that played an important role in the Second World War to the recently updated Mahindra Thar, the Jeep has always had an image of a hardcore off-roader, a vehicle that can take on any possible terrain. The Jeep derives its character from the Willys GPV also known as general purpose vehicle. Read More

Biggest Automotive Scandals of All Time - Part 1

Chennai: As we keep receiving new updates daily on the Volkswagen diesel emission scandal, we cannot help doubting about how the car companies are scamming us still in ways unknown yet. If VW has got the guts to do such things in stringent law abiding USA, we can only imagine the extent to which we, in India can be taken for a ride. Here, we list the 10 biggest automotive scandals of all time in no specific order. Read More