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Audi Q7 facelift will lock horns with the Mercedes-Benz GLS, BMW X7, and Volvo XC90. 

BMW X3 Facelift  include a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine churning out 248bhp and 350Nm, and a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine producing 188bhp and 400Nm of torque.

Suzuki Jimny is little stock about this upcoming one-off creation – only parts of the SUV’s bodyshell remain stock. The SUV sits on a customised chassis said to increase the vehicle’s length by 400mm with the modified body welded on top of the unit.

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza is all set to debut in early 2022. The first clear images of the new model were recently leaked on the web revealing interesting exterior and interior details. According to a fresh media report, the automaker will remove the prefix ‘Vitara’ from its name and the model will be named new 2022 Maruti Brezza. The reason behind this decision is said to Suzuki’s globally sold Vitara SUV that might come to India in coming years.

Toyota has introduced the Belta sedan in the middle-eastern markets which is essentially a rebadged version of the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz that is sold in India. The move to rebadge and sell is a part of the collaboration between Toyota and Suzuki for the supply of hybrid technology and other vehicles that were announced back in 2018.

2023 Kia Sportage HEV has been revealed. The hybrid powertrain makes the compact SUV the most powerful version available, and it goes on sale next year.

Piaggio India on Tuesday launched the updated version of its Aprilia SR scooter range — Aprilia SR 125 and Aprilia SR 160 — with a completely new design and features. The all-new Aprilia SR 160 will be available at Rs 1.17 lakh, while the Aprilia SR 125 at Rs 1.07 lakh, Piaggio India, which is the wholly-owned subsidiary of Italian auto major Piaggio Group, announced at the launch event.

South Korean carmaker Kia — which has scripted success in the Indian market with SUVs Sonet and Seltos — is looking at accelerating sales here as it readies a seven-seater utility vehicle, internally called Kia KY and aimed at the family buyers.The vehicle, which is speculated to be called Kia Carens upon launch, will go on sale in the first quarter of 2022. It is likely to be positioned between Maruti Suzuki’s Ertiga and the erstwhile MPV segment leader, the Toyota Innova.

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The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India witnessed a 26 per cent drop in production last month, owing to the shortage of semiconductor chips.In a regulatory filing, the auto major reported total production of 1,34,779 units in October compared to 1,82,490 units in October 2020.

The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India is gearing up to bolster its presence in the fast-growing SUV segment and has commenced development work on new models to expand its current range, a top company official said on Wednesday.The company, which already has around 66 per cent market share in the hatchback segment and about 50 per cent in the overall domestic passenger vehicle segment, currently sells Vitara Brezza and S-Cross in the SUV segment.

Maruti Suzuki on Wednesday launched the all-new version of its premium hatchback Celerio in the country, priced between Rs 4.99 lakh and Rs 6.94 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).The manual trims are priced between Rs 4.99 lakh and Rs 6.44 lakh while the AGS (auto gear shift) variants are tagged between Rs 6.13 lakh and Rs 6.94 lakh.

The mid- and long-term prospects remain strong for the Indian automotive market even though short-term challenges stemming from inadequate availability of semiconductors have disrupted operations in the industry, said Kenichi Ayukawa, managing director Maruti.

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Wednesday said its newly launched model Mahindra XUV700 has received a 5-star adult safety rating for adult occupant protection in a crash test conducted by vehicle safety accreditation group Global NCAP.

TVS Motor shares zoomed more than 11 per cent in early trade on Tuesday after reports surfaced that the company is in talks to raise funds for its EV subsidiary.According to an ET report, India’s third largest two-wheeler maker is in talks with a clutch of global private equity investors to raise $300-500 million (Rs 2,220-3,700 crore) for its electric vehicle subsidiary.

Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday reported a 785 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in net profit to Rs 1,431.7 crore for the quarter ended September, which was above analysts’ expectations of Rs 1,014 crore.