Automobiles

The all-new Maruti Suzuki Fronx is all set to hit the showroom floors in a few days from now. However, the company is leaving no stone unturned in building up anticipation and public interest towards its new Baleno-based crossover. Now, here’s footage of the new Fronx being driven on a public road, which gives us an idea of its road presence, making it a huge marketing stunt.

An official of the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) confirmed the arrival of first metro train in Agra Metro Station. Notably, the yellow train will be the first train for the upcoming Metro Project in Agra, constructed by Yogi Adityanath led BJP Government. Starting from 2024, the Agra Metro station will have a total of 28 trains for Agra Metro and six for the priority corridor.

Hyundai is all set to release a few models in 2023-2024, the company's Ai3 micro SUV will be based on the same platform that underpins the newly launched Grand i10 Nios and the Aura. The Micro SUV is expected to measure around 3.7-3.8 meters in length. In terms of design, the Ai3 gets design cues borrowed from Venue. It features a split headlamp setup.

Abiding by the new Vehicles rule of the Government of India (GoI,) a series of cars will be discontinued in India from April 1, 2023. The cars which will be discontinued are Renault India, Honda Cars India, Hyundai India, Maruti Suzuki India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Nissan India and Skoda Auto India. Notably, the GoI introduced new BS6 Step 2 Emission norms also known as Real Driving Emission norms.

Union Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said, "More than nine lakh vehicles, owned by central and state governments, transport corporations and public sector undertakings, that are older than 15 years will go off the road from April 1 and new vehicles will replace them." On January 30, Gadkari addressed a meeting and confirmed the development, ensuring the safety of people by promoting electric vehicles.