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TATA Launches Altroz In 3 New Variants; Priced At Rs 7.73 Lakh
Tata motors have again hit the market as it launched the new Altroz iTurbo in three variants - XT, XZ, and XZ+ trim - on January 23. Reportedly, Tata unveiled the price to be starting from Rs.7.73 lakh. However, the Trim variants (petrol) were priced Rs 60,000 higher. Moreover, the models boast a new 1.2-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged engine with 'Sports mode', black-grey interiors, and a black roof with general features of an Altroz.
Tags: TATA Motors, Altroz, Turbocharged Engine, Automobile
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GM Discontented Over Maha Govt's Disapproval To Shut Talegaon Plant
US-based automaker General Motors (GM) has expressed resentment over the Maharashtra government's objection of GM annulling its Talegaon plant. GM warned that the rejection contradicts the state's business-friendly rapport and could discourage prospective investors. Reportedly, the government rejected GM's appeal over grievances raised by workers who demanded GM to continue production. Besides, a… read-more
Tags: General Motors, Maharashtra Government, Investments, Talegaon
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Maruti Suzuki Starts Export Of Much Awaited Off-Roader SUV Jimny
Automaker Maruti Suzuki recently exported the first consignment of 184 units of its offroad SUV Jimny to Latin American countries. Manufactured at the Gurugram plant, the three-door Made-in-India version will soon be transported to African and Middle-East markets. Equipped with 1.5L engine, Jimny comes with a 5-speed manual and 4-speed torque converter gear options. However, Maruti Suzuki’s much-awaited five-door version of Jimny is yet to be… read-more
Tags: Maruti Suzuki, Made in India, Jimny, Export, Off-Roader, SUV
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Ducati Introduces 3 Models Under Scrambler Series; Price Starts Rs 7.99L
Italian superbike maker Ducati on January 22 launched its three new BS6 models of Scrambler range superbikes in India. The models include MY21 Scrambler Icon, Scrambler Icon Dark and Scrambler 1100 Dark Pro ranging between Rs 8.49 -10.99 lakh. While all the models are launched in BS6 compliance, they are assembled with retuned suspension mechanism, reinforced chassis and standard riding modes making them effective for daily use.
Tags: Ducati, Superbike, Automobile, BS-6
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French Automaker Citroen To Open 10 Stores Ahead Of 1st SUV Launch
French automaker Citroen’s India unit is planning to open 10 new showrooms ahead of its C5 AirCross SUV launch. Eying to kickstart from major cities including Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, Cochin, Kolkata, Pune, and Gurugram the company will model its showrooms in French model La Maison. The showrooms will offer customers a 3D configuration of their cars to enhance the customer experience and sales.
Tags: Citroen, C5 AirCross, Cars, Car Launch
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Mumbai Metro: Indigenous Driverless Train To Arrive On January 27
Maharashtra Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde confirmed the arrival of Mumbai's first made-in-India driverless train. Manufactured by Bharat Earth Movers Ltd., the automatic train will reach Charkop Metro car shed on January 27. Following operational tests, the train will run on Metro 2A Dahisar to DN Nagar and Metro 7 Dahisar to Andheri East routes from May. Reportedly, the initial months will witness… read-more
Tags: mumbai metro, driverless train, Bharat Earth Movers, Eknath Shinde
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Pune: Closure Of General Motors Plant Brings Employees To High Court
The Bombay High Court has received a petition from employee union of US-based carmaker General Motors, as the company's plant in Pune's Telegaon nears closure. The union alleged that GM is firing its 1,587 employees out of employment for hefty profits by selling the plant to Chinese SUV manufacturer. Resisting the closing application that expires after January, the union further stated GM's decisions to be against the public interest.
Tags: Pune, Telegaon, Bombay High Court, General Motors
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Tesla Formally Enters India, Registers Office In Bengaluru
Marking its official entry in India, electric car company Tesla Inc. has registered its office in Bengaluru as Tesla Motors India & Energy Pvt Ltd. The company, aiming to setup manufacturing plants and R&D units in India, currently has an authorized capital of Rs 15,00,000 and Rs 1,00,000 paid-up capital. While the manufacturing location is yet to be decided, Tesla has appointed Vaibhav Taneja, Venkatrangam Sreeram and David Feinstein… read-more
Tags: Elon Musk, Tesla, India, Bangalore Electric Vehicles
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Kerala Jeweller Boby Chemmanur To Bid For Trump's Rolls-Royce
Kerala-based Chemmanur Jewellers owner Boby Chemmanur is planning to bid for Donald Trump's 2010 model Rolls-Royce Phantom car, as auction website 'Mecum Auctions' has put Trump's car up for bidding. Confident about winning the bid, Chemmanur is expecting a base price of Rs 3 crore. Reportedly, the luxury-packed limited-edition Rolls-Royce was used by Trump until he became the US President. Bobby was known for inviting late Diego Maradona to… read-more
Tags: Gold Entrepreneur, Boby Chemmanur, Rolls-Royce, Bidding, Donald Trump, Phantom Model
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Superbike Maker Ducati To Launch 12 New Models In India In 2021
Kickstarting 2021, Italian superbike maker Ducati has announced its plans to release nearly 12 new BS-VI compliant models in India. Reportedly, the release includes new models such as MultistradaV4, StreetfighterV4, Monster, Supersport 950 and Scrambler Nightshift with modified engines. While booking for Scrambler Icon model has already begun, rest other models will be launched over the whole year. Referring to the plan, Ducati India chief … read-more
Tags: Ducati, Superbike, Bipul Chandra, Scrambler Icon
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