AUTOMOBILES

New 2022 Maruti Baleno set for launch on 23rd February
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In terms of its interior tweaks, the 2022 Baleno will come a newly modified dashboard which will boast a 9-inch SmartPlay PRO+ touchscreen infotainment unit, 360 degrees View camera an audio system by ARKAMYS as well as a Head Up Display (HUD) screen system. In terms of reinforcing safety of passengers, the 2022 Baleno will come with six airbags as well as an Electronic Stability Control.
Ford's Mustang Mach-E removes Tesla Model 3 as top EV
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According to Consumer Reports, a non-profit consumer research and advocacy organisation, which selects the year's top models from hundreds of current models, Tesla has dominated the electric vehicle category, with the Model 3 holding the EV Top Pick title for the past two years. But now the Ford Mustang Mach-E has earned honour-based on road-test score, predicted reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety.
Volkswagen's new mid-size sedan for indian market all set for global premiere in March 2022
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The sedan will be based on Volkswagen’s MQB A0 IN (Modularer QuerBaukasten/ Modular Transversal Toolkit) platform which has a transverse, front-engine, front-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive layout. The same platform has been employed by Volkswagen Taigun. After it is launched in the market it will replace Vento, as per media reports. VW Vento was the company’s first mid-sized sedan in India.
Kia India launches Carens at introductory starting price from Rs 8.99 lk
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According to the company, Carens is offered in 19 variants with prices ranging from Rs 8.99 lakh to Rs 16.99 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). The model is available in five trims, three engine options and three transmission options. So far, the company has received 19,089 bookings for the car in over a month since the bookings opened on January 14.
Tesla not working on its $25K electric car right now: Musk
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During Tesla's fourth-quarter earnings, Musk was asked by shareholders about the status of the $25,000 Tesla, the auto-tech website Electrek reported. At Tesla Battery Day in 2020, CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla will be making a $25,000 electric car.
2022 FZ 25: Top 6 features of Yamaha's newly launched street bike, priced at Rs 1,39,436
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Motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha Motors India has announced the launch of Yamaha 2022 FZ 25 street bike this month. The model will be available in 2 different variants, i.e., FZ 25 and FZS 25. The latest version of the quarter-litre-model will be made available in a new range of colours as well.
CNG version of Maruti Celerio claims 35.6 km mileage: All you need to know
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“Maruti Suzuki has been a pioneer in the country to offer factory-fitted CNG cars. We have the largest portfolio of 8 green models on the road and have sold around 9,50,000 S-CNG vehicles… The launch of All-New Celerio S-CNG will take us a step closer to our ambition of spearheading the mass adoption of green vehicles in India,” said Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Director (Marketing & Sales), Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
Tesla Cybertruck production dates removed from website
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According to The Verge, order page on Tesla's Cybertruck site previously told buyers: "You will be able to complete your configuration as production nears in 2022." Now, it just says: "You will be able to complete your configuration as production nears."
Two-wheeler maker Yezdi back in Indian market after 26 years, launches 3 models
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The re-entry into the Indian market comes after a gap of 26 years. The motorcycles include 'Yezdi Adventure', 'Scrambler' and 'Roadster'.
Years later, key challenges still haunt Musk's Tesla in India
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Despite the government luring him with various schemes and promises and repeated "come and manufacture/assemble your cars here" calls from the top ministers, Musk is "still working through a lot of challenges with the government". What are those key challenges that have stopped Tesla from taking concrete steps to finally roll out the most-coveted electric car for its fans in India?
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