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Samsung Turns Your Galaxy Phone Into a Key for Mahindra’s Electric SUVs: Details

Mahindra’s latest all-electric SUVs, the XEV 9e and BE 6 have just gained a futuristic upgrade, thanks to a partnership with Samsung. Owners of Galaxy smartphones can now use their devices as smart keys through Samsung Wallet, allowing them to lock, unlock, and even start their Mahindra EVs completely key-free The new functionality integrates directly […]

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2025 Ducati Multistrada V2 Launched: Price, Features, Specs

Ducati has rolled out the 2025 Multistrada V2 lineup in India, introducing its updated middleweight adventure tourer to the market. The bike is offered in multiple variants – the standard V2 finished in Ducati Red, priced at ₹18.88 lakh, while the V2 S is available in Ducati Red and Storm Green, tagged at ₹20.99 lakh

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Kia Carens CNG launched in India at Rs 11.77 lakh: Check Efficiency, Variants and More

Car News, News, Uncategorized / By Cliffard Gerald

Kia India has expanded the Carens MPV lineup with a new CNG-powered variant, giving buyers a more fuel-efficient alternative in the family mover segment. The Carens CNG is priced at ₹11.77 lakh (ex-showroom), which makes it ₹77,900 costlier than the equivalent Premium (O) Petrol MT variant retailing at ₹10.99 lakh. The CNG kit, developed by

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The Icon Returns: Renault Duster’s India Debut Set on This Date!

Car News, News / By Cliffard Gerald

After years of anticipation, Renault is bringing back the SUV that started it all, the Renault Duster. The French automaker has officially announced that the new-generation Duster will make its grand India debut on January 26, Republic Day, marking the revival of an icon that once revolutionised the country’s compact SUV landscape. When it first

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2025 Hyundai Venue launch on 4th November: Here’s everything you need to know

Car News, News / By Cliffard Gerald

Hyundai Motor India Limited is gearing up to introduce the next-generation Hyundai Venue in India on November 4th, 2025, marking a significant update to one of its best-selling compact SUVs. The upcoming model promises a bolder design, upgraded interiors, and a long list of connected and safety technologies. Bookings are now open at Hyundai dealerships

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2nd Gen Hyundai Venue Revealed: What’s New in Hyundai’s Compact SUV

Car News, News / By Cliffard Gerald

Hyundai Motor India has officially revealed the 2nd Gen Hyundai Venue, marking a major step forward for its popular compact SUV. The new model is taller, wider, and rides on a longer wheelbase than before, positioning it as a more substantial offering in the segment. Hyundai most recently launched the Knight Series of its cars,

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Reality “Czech” – Evolution of the Skoda Octaiva RS in India

Drivepedia / By Cliffard Gerald

For the Indian enthusiast, few badges spark as much emotion as RS. For most of us who grew up in the 2000s, the Skoda Octavia RS wasn’t just a car, it was the dream. It represented that sweet middle ground between a family sedan and a performance machine. Before the world went crazy for SUVs

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New 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ revealed globally: Small on Size Big on Attitude

Car News, News / By Cliffard Gerald

Japanese auto giant Toyota has revealed the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ SUV globally. This compact yet rugged SUV brings the legendary Land Cruiser’s off-road DNA into a smaller, more approachable package. The FJ is set to make its debut in mid-2026, launching first in Japan before expanding to other international markets. It joins the existing

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2025 Skoda Octavia vRS Launched at Rs 49.99 lakh: Gone in 20 Minutes !

Car News, News / By Cliffard Gerald

The Skoda Octavia vRS has been launched in India at ₹49.99 lakh (ex-showroom), with deliveries set to begin on November 6, 2025. In a testament to its cult following, all 100 units allocated for India were sold out within just 20 minutes of the bookings opening. The vRS being sold in India is a Completely

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46 Years of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class: What Makes it Stronger Than Time ?

Drivepedia / By Cliffard Gerald

In the 1970s, disco ruled the charts, Cold War tensions ran high, and off-road vehicles were meant for soldiers, not celebrities. Yet in that era, a request from the Shah of Iran, then a major shareholder in Daimler-Benz, sparked the creation of a 4×4 that would outlive empires, trends, and generations and that 4×4 was

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