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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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Citroen C3, Aircross, Basalt dark editions launched

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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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

Car News, News / By Ved Kulkarni

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

Car News, News / By Ved Kulkarni

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

Car News, News / By Ved Kulkarni

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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Skoda Kylaq introductory prices extended till April end

Car News, News / By Ved Kulkarni

Skoda Auto India has extended the introductory pricing for the Kylaq sub-compact SUV until April 30, 2025. The model, launched on November 6, 2024, was initially priced to remain unchanged until the Kushaq reached 33,333 bookings. The Kylaq is available in four variants—Classic, Signature, Signature Plus, and Prestige—with prices starting at ₹7.89 lakh (ex-showroom). The

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Hyundai Alcazar gets this new feature at an extra cost: Details

Car News, News / By Ved Kulkarni

Hyundai Motor India has introduced wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for the Alcazar SUV, but the feature requires a wired-to-wireless adapter, priced at ₹3,800. This adapter connects to a USB-A port and is compatible with the Prestige, Platinum, and Signature trims. Despite being a feature-rich SUV, even the top-spec Signature trim, priced at ₹21.5

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Land Rover Defender Octa launched in India at Rs 2.59 Crores: Gets BMW’s V8 engine

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Jaguar Land Rover has launched the new Defender Octa in India, with prices starting at Rs 2.59 crore (ex-showroom). Positioned as the flagship model in the Defender lineup, it is the most powerful and luxurious version to date. An exclusive Edition One variant will be available for the first year at Rs 2.79 crore (ex-showroom).

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