Automobile

Mercedes-Benz launches S-Class Maestro edition with a price tag of Rs 1.51 crore
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One of the most prominent features in the maestro edition is the latest version of Mercedes Me connection service. This special edition offers Alexa home integration using Mercedes Me connect, Google Home integration, and parking solutions in the navigation system.
Audi A4 facelift with a price tag of Rs 42.34 lakh launched in India
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The A4 facelift lift comes in two trims, the first one is Premium Plus variant which is the entry-level one and has a price tag of Rs 42.34 lakh. The costlier variant, the top-end Technology trim which costs Rs 46.67 lakh (ex-showroom). 
Toyota Fortuner facelift 2021: Teaser released; Specs, launch date, design and price
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The major changes in the car’s design start with a new front grille which is larger and has a curvy pattern. The new headlamps have been trimmed to give out a more sleek design. It has sharper character lines, revamped front bumper with larger curtains, slightly smaller fog lamps and silver skid plate among others. At the back, as in the front, taillights have been transformed into full LED. 
Tesla's Model Y built in China goes on sale
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On January 7, 2020, the US electric carmaker launched a project to manufacture Model Y vehicles in the Shanghai gigafactory, its first overseas plant outside the US. On Thursday, Tesla opened its largest supercharger station worldwide, with 72 charging piles set up in the Jing'an District of Shanghai. As of the end of 2020, the automaker has built more than 600 supercharger stations in China, the Xinhua news agency reported.
Mahindra, Ford end discussions on automotive joint venture
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The action follows the passing of the expiration date of a definitive agreement the organisations entered into in October 2019. Accordingly, the outcome was driven by fundamental changes in global economic and business conditions -- caused, in part, by the global pandemic -- since the agreement was first announced.
Celeb automobile designer Dilip Chhabria has a great fall
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Acknowledged as a pioneering trailblazer in automotive design, a concept that was practically alien to the Indian automobile industry, Chhabria, 66, stormed onto the scene in his 20s and over the years attained dizzying heights of fame and accolades.
Volkswagen India to raise Polo, Vento prices from January 2021
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According to the company, the move will be initiated in lieu of the rising input costs. "Effective January 2021, Volkswagen India announces a price revision of up to 2.5 per cent across the Polo and Vento models in lieu to the rising input costs," said a spokesperson for Volkswagen Passenger Cars India.
Jaguar Land Rover has contingency plans to deal with UK's ongoing Covid-19 challenges: Tata Motors
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"This is subject to constant review," Tata Motors said in a statement. According to the statement, recent issues at UK ports have had no immediate impact for Jaguar Land Rover. "Our guidance of improved growth, profitability and cash flows in second half of the year continues to hold."
Bajaj Auto signs MoU with Maharashtra government to set up facility in state
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"The facility is expected to commence production in 2023. This facility will be utilised for manufacturing high end KTM, Husqvarna and Triumph motorcycles as well as for electric vehicles starting with Chetak," the company said in a statement.
Mahindra & Mahindra to raise prices of tractors from January 1
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The company, however, has not revealed the details of the price increase and has said in a regulatory filing that it will communicate the same in due course. The announcement comes days after the automobile major said that it will increase the price of its vehicles from January 1, 2021.
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