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2025 Skoda Kodiaq launched in India at Rs 46.89 lakh: This or the Tiguan R-Line?

Skoda Auto India has finally launched the second generation Skoda Kodiaq SUV in the Indian market. The revamped model, first revealed at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo earlier this year, has been priced at Rs 46.89 lakh (ex-showroom) for the L&K variant. Bookings now open and customer deliveries are expected to begin in May. The […]

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Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line launched in India at Rs 48.9 lakh

Volkswagen Auto India has launched the Tiguan R-Line SUV at Rs 48.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the price includes a 4-year standard warranty, roadside assistance, and three free services. The SUV will be available in a single, fully loaded variant and will be brought in as a Completely Built Unit (CBU), the model is now open for

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Citroen C3, Aircross, Basalt dark editions launched

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Citroen India has introduced the limited-run Dark Editions for three of its models – the C3 hatchback, the C3 Aircross SUV, and the upcoming Basalt coupe-SUV. These special versions feature a distinctive all-black aesthetic inside and out, while keeping the original mechanical setup unchanged. Pricing for the Dark Edition series begins at Rs 8.38 lakh

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2025 Maruti Suzuki WagonR launched in India: Gets six airbags as standard

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Maruti Suzuki has significantly improved the safety features of its well-known Wagon R hatchback for the 2025 model year. The refreshed version now offers six airbags as standard across all trims, enhancing occupant protection. This includes dual front airbags, side airbags for front passengers, and curtain airbags — bringing the Wagon R in line with

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Kia Syros scores big! 5-star safety rating from BNCAP

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Kia’s new Syros SUV has secured a full five-star safety rating from the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP). The vehicle scored 30.21 out of 32 in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) and 44.42 out of 49 in Child Occupant Protection (COP), placing it among the safest models in its category. Crash tests were conducted on

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2025 Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara launched in India at Rs 11.42 lakh

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Maruti Suzuki has rolled out the refreshed 2025 Grand Vitara SUV in India, with pricing starting at Rs 11.42 lakh (ex-showroom). This update brings a mix of new features, enhanced safety equipment, and expanded variant options. Notably, the all-wheel-drive (AWD) version is now paired with an automatic transmission—a first for this configuration. Customers can reserve

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Next-gen Skoda Kodiaq launch on April 17

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Skoda Auto India will launch the next-generation Kodiaq SUV on April 17, 2025. First showcased at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo, the SUV will be locally assembled at Skoda’s Pune plant and is expected to be priced slightly above ₹40 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Kodiaq will be offered in two variants — Sport Line and

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Hyundai Launches Entry-Level Exter CNG EX Variant at Rs 7.5 Lakh

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Hyundai Motor India has introduced a new base EX variant of the Exter Hy-CNG, priced at ₹7.5 lakh (ex-showroom). This move lowers the entry point into the Exter CNG lineup by up to ₹1 lakh, making it more accessible to first-time buyers and customers seeking economical fuel options. Previously, the CNG variant was available only

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Honda Launches Updated 2025 CB350 Range in India, Prices Start at ₹2.10 Lakh

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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has introduced the updated 2025 CB350, CB350 H’ness, and CB350RS motorcycles, with prices starting from ₹2.10 lakh (ex-showroom). The CB350 is offered in two variants starting at ₹2.15 lakh, the H’ness CB350 comes in DLX, DLX Pro, and DLX Pro Chrome variants priced between ₹2.10 lakh and ₹2.15 lakh, while

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Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line safety, features revealed: Launch on April 14

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Volkswagen India is gearing up to introduce the all-new Tiguan R-Line SUV on April 14, 2025. Pre-launch reservations have already commenced, and customers can secure their unit either online or by heading to the nearest Volkswagen showroom. The reservation fee is set at Rs 25,000, and deliveries are anticipated to roll out soon after the

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