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The Maruti Grand Vitara, launched with much fanfare in April 2023, has seen a steady climb in prices since its debut. This mid-size SUV, touted as a game-changer in the segment, has undergone its third price hike, raising concerns for potential buyers and impacting its initial competitive edge. Let’s delve into the details of these price revisions and understand their implications. Price Hikes Breakdown: • Launch (April 2023): The Grand Vitara entered the market with a starting price of Rs. 10.45 lakh for the base…

Hydrogen fuel cell technology plays an important role in the Stellantis zero-emission propulsion roadmap.New Delhi: Stellantis Pro One commercial vehicle lineup expands its production capabilities of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with in-house production starting now on both mid-size and large van offers in Hordain (France) and Gliwice (Poland), respectively, boosting the Company’s zero-emissions offerings.The extended lineup and increased in-house, industrial scale…

During a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of Phase 2 at its AMP-1 production facility in Arizona, Lucid Motors CEO Peter Rawlinson briefly teased the automaker’s third model in the works – a mid-size EV that will arrive as a direct competitor to the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. Electrek was on location this morning in Casa Grande, AZ, home to Lucid Motor’s AMP-1 production facility, which now houses Phase 2 of the American automaker’s four-phase expansion plan. Since we last visited…

Tata Motors, back in October of this year, launched the brand-new Safari facelift in India. This time around, the company has changed the nomenclature of the variants, and the base variants of this car are now called Smart and Smart O. Recently, a first on YouTube, a video of the base Smart O variant has been shared. This video comes courtesy of Anubhav Chauhan on their channel. Tata Safari facelift Smart O The Safari facelift’s base Smart Optional variant, according to the presenter, starts at Rs 16.69 lakh…

Tata Motors is offering substantial year-end benefits on select models, providing customers with the opportunity to save big. These benefits include cash discounts, exchange bonuses, and corporate discounts, totaling up to Rs 1.50 lakh. It’s important to note that these discounts vary across cities and are contingent upon stock availability, so checking with your local dealer for precise figures is advisable. Worth noting is that Tata’s EVs, including the Punch and the recently facelifted Nexon, Harrier, and Safari…

Just a few days ago, the French automaker Renault-owned sub-brand Dacia unveiled the new Duster compact SUV. This all-new Duster, which will be sold by Renault, has been in the works for multiple years now, and it will be coming to the Indian market in the second half of 2025. Now, on further advancement on this SUV, it has been reported that this popular SUV will be offered with versatile seating options with both 5-seat and 7-seat configurations. The last-generation Duster was only offered with a 5-seat layout. The…

Explaining a harrowing accident, a start-up’s founder complained about how his MG Hector’s airbags did not open. The crash happened between the Hector and an electric pole, which caused the entire front end to collapse. The MG Hector hit the electric pole at a high speed causing the SUV to roll over to its side. The accident also damaged the sunroof, roof and the vehicle’s window frame. The occupants, however, came out safely of the vehicle without any injuries. The owner of the MG Hector shared on LinkedIn how the…

China’s leading EV maker, BYD, revealed its first mid-size urban electric SUV Friday. BYD’s new Sea Lion 07 is poised to narrow the gap with Tesla as the brand takes on a new segment. BYD unveiled the Sea Lion 07 EV at the 2023 Guangzhou International Auto Show as it continues its dominant expansion. The company teased the new electric SUV’s design last week leading up to the release. Led by ex-Audi and Lamborghini chief designer Wolfgang Egger, the Sea Lion 07 almost resembles a combination…

Update: As THR exclusively previewed on Monday (see below), publicists from Hollywood’s PR firms met with SAG-AFTRA representatives via Zoom on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the ongoing strike and its devastating impact on the PR community. Publicists who spoke afterward with THR described the meeting as “disturbing,” “shitty” and “pretty horrific,” noting that SAG-AFTRA listened to their questions and concerns but ultimately made no accommodations to mitigate the damage that the strike’s terms are…

Honda Elevate - Front Profile (Photo: Paras Yadav/News18.com)Honda's upcoming Elevate SUV, set to launch in Sept 2023, boasts impressive fuel efficiency, homologation in India, and two powertrain options.In an exciting development for automobile enthusiasts, Honda has recently disclosed the much-awaited fuel efficiency specifications of the upcoming Elevate SUV, set to hit the Indian market in September 2023.With test drives slated to commence in mid-August, eager customers can soon experience the prowess of this…