Ask any car owner in India about their driving skills and you will come across swift and modest replies that will make Michael Schumacher’s record look like a high school medal. However, being a good driver on a daily basis is not all fast overtakes and reaching your destination one minute before what Google Maps displays as your ETA. No, the zooming F1 cars on your TV are not the benchmark of a daily driver’s skills. Driving your car on a regular basis means maintaining minor but very important driving discipline that ensures better health overall for your car parts. Here are 5 habits that damage your car parts the most. Read on to know what you must avoid on your future rides, and if you already avoid these habits, soak in that sweet feeling of validation!

Slamming brakes more than needed

Yes, the video reels make them look very cool, but shooting off from every traffic signal as if you are chasing a wanted fugitive is not at all cool for your car. Each time that you pin the pedal to the floor, the abundance of cars on Indian roads catches up with you, and you find yourself using the brake with the same vigour you used the accelerator with. This damages your brake pads no end. The same applies to the quick stops that make your tyres screech. These aggressive start-stop tactics heat up the brake pads and they become more prone to damage.

Since this happens over and over, the brake pads often don’t get enough time to cool down properly and hence get damaged even more. So, remember the age-old maxim: Go gentle and always use Hyundai Mobis original brake systems and brake pads for the maximum stopping power and safety. Know More About Hyundai Mobis Brake Pads.

Cold start for faulty engine

This is yet another crowd favourite that has the larger public in all sorts of delusions. How often have you seen the lead character in your favourite movie ram in the car’s key, pin the accelerator to the floor, and then crank the gear lever to go zooming after the bad guys? Impressive? Actually, no. This is damaging his car. Accelerating the car on a cold engine means that the lubricant in your engine has trickled down from the pistons and other critical parts. As soon as you push the pedal, the pistons in your engine start working even before being properly lubricated. The higher the acceleration, the faster the engine-parts move, and the more damage they suffer. The oil in your engine needs to heat up to a certain level before it begins lubricating the engine efficiently.

All it takes is letting the engine idle for a minute or so. Doing that will ensure it functions smoothly, saving you maintenance and replacement costs. Beginning to drive immediately after turning on the ignition is especially cruel on the piston ring, which can get damaged due to the high level of friction. A piston ring is a really important part of the engine and a damaged ring can cause complete failure. Cheaper and genuine-looking options are available in the market but it is always the safest bet to buy it from Hyundai Mobis, the exclusive partner of Hyundai for genuine parts and accessories. Know More About Hyundai Mobis Piston Rings.

Not Slowing Down On Bad Roads

There are many who drive their vehicles on the bad surfaces like they are in a rally stage. Indian roads are not the smoothest, and when a vehicle does not slow down on the bad roads or speed breakers, the suspension takes a hit. Modern cars are equipped with struts that can bottom-out and break if too much pressure is applied to them. Also, not slowing down prematurely ages the suspension system and it wears off quicker. One should always be gentle on bad roads and while approaching speed breakers to ensure minimal damage and as a corollary, maintenance charges. Slowing down will also make sure that the car does not rattle and shake early in its life. Always buy genuine suspensions and struts from Hyundai Mobis for the best comfort and longevity. Know More About Hyundai Mobis Shock Absorber.

Using the clutch as a dead pedal all the time

What often happens is that in the absence of a dead pedal, one tends to rest their foot on one of the pedals while driving. And as it happens, India’s never-ending traffic makes that fateful pedal the clutch. What you do not realise while resting your foot is that even the slightest pressure on the clutch pedal means that your clutch remains engaged throughout your drive. This not only damages your clutch but also brings stress on several other parts of your engine and transmission.

The result? You end up with hefty bills during your regular service visits to the workshop. So the next time you head out on the roads, make sure that you treat the clutch pedal like your precious iPhone and handle it with great care. The clutch is an integral and critical part of the car, so it is prudent to buy an original product from Hyundai Mobis. This will ensure that the vehicle operates smoothly and offers the best pick-up, fuel efficiency and performance. Know More About Hyundai Mobis Clutch.

Too much hurry to start the engine

Diesel-powered vehicles require more care, especially during winter months. Since this fuel’s higher calorific value makes it less flammable, a diesel engine is designed in a different way. Most modern-day diesel vehicles come with glow plugs, which pre-heat the diesel fuel and air, which ensures easy ignition in the cold weather.

Now when the key is turned in any vehicle, an array of warning lights come up on the display. One should always wait until the warning lights turn off before engaging the starter of the engine. In diesel engines, when the ignition is turned, the glow plug sign comes on the display and it starts to work by heating the fuel and air. It only takes a second or two. Starting the vehicle before the glow plug sign turns off can harm the engine and cause the glow plug to go kaput.

Since the glow plug is the heart that pumps life into the engine, it should always be original. Hyundai Mobis, the official partner of Hyundai India and worldwide, offers all the genuine parts including the glow plug. Have complete peace of mind and know that your vehicle has the right part by buying it from Hyundai Mobis. Know More About Hyundai Mobis Glow Plugs.

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It would not be wrong if we said that Ford EcoSport was the car that started the trend of sub-4 meter compact SUVs in the country. Following it’s footsteps many other manufacturers launched similar models which over the years increased the competition in the segment. It currently competes with cars like Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon and Mahindra XUV300 in the segment. The EcoSport has remained more or less the same since its launch. Ford has been working on nex-generation EcoSport and the images of the upcoming SUV from Brazil has already been leaked on the internet.

From the images it looks nothing like the one that we currently have here in India. The SUV shape of the car has been redesigned completely and looks more like a crossover with smoother edges. The Grille at the front has been completely redesigned. The signature hexagonal shape is replaced with a much sober looking wide grille with redesigned headlights at both ends.

Bumper has been also redesigned bits of chrome and it houses what looks like an LED foglamp. From the side, EcoSport no more looks like an SUV. The roof is bit more lowered and is sloping towards the rear with integrated roof rails. The alloy wheels also get a new design. The rear gets a set of new LED tail lamps with a black band running between the lights with EcoSport written on it. Just like front, rear bumpers are also redesigned with silver skid plate at the bottom.

When the EcoSport comes to India we can expect some changes. It is a known fact that Mahindra and Ford are currently in a partnership. There is a possibility that the EcoSport meant for Indian market will be based on Mahindra XUV300 which is based on Ssanyong Tivoli platform. This will make the next-gen EcoSport more spacious on the inside. Not only the platform, Ford might also borrow the engines from the XUV300 as they’ll meet the upcoming emission norms in couple of months. If so, then the upcoming EcoSport will be powered by a 1.2L turbo petrol and a 1.5L turbo diesel engine. The next-gen EcoSport will make its way to Indian shores late in 2021 or early 2022.

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A few weeks back, the traffic police of Ahmedabad, flagged down a Porsche 911 for a routine check. The sports car was then seized after the cops found out that the vehicle is not registered and there is no legal registration number on it. It turns out that the owner of the Porsche 911 paid a fine of Rs 27.68 lakhs, which the department says is one of the highest fines in the country ever.

The person named Kishan Patel was driving the vehicle on an afternoon when the vehicle was stopped for checking by the cops. The newly bought Porsche, which costs around Rs 2.38 crore did not have any relevant documents as per the cops. Also, the police officers found out that the vehicle remains unregistered and the person was driving it on the public roads illegally. The vehicle was seized on the spot under the MV Act. The cops imposed Sections 196 (driving an uninsured vehicle on public roads), 177 (General provision for punishments) and various other acts of the MV Act.

The traffic police officers handed over the case to the local RTO and asked them to take it forward. The owner turned up almost after a month at the RTO and paid a whopping fine of Rs 27.68 lakhs. The Ahmedabad police shared a tweet about the fine and said that it is one of the highest fines ever imposed on a vehicle.

The owner of the Porsche 911 identified as Ranjit Desai did not have documents or number plate. The cops issued a fine of Rs 9 lakh and asked the owner to present the documents at the RTO. The owner then showed up at the RTO to pay all the due amount and register the vehicle in India by paying penalties of around Rs 27.68 lakhs.

A senior RTO official said that the owner had to pay a fine of Rs 12 lakhs. Apart from that, the owner also paid the money for the registration of the vehicle. Now that all the process is complete, the cops and RTO are expected to soon release the vehicle from the police compound. The Porsche 911 seized by the cops is in almost new condition and looks like it has not clocked much.

The cops in Ahmedabad have started a special drive against the luxury and high-end vehicles. The department says that since the high-end vehicle owners take the police officers for granted since they are not stopped much by the cops. The cops have seized many vehicles since the new drive started. The Ahmedabad cops have seized a Range Rover and an E-Class. The cops now pay special attention to the high-end vehicles and stop them for regular checks on the public roads.

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Electric is going to be the future of automobile and there is no doubt in that. More and more manufacturers are getting involved in the electric vehicle space. One such American Automobile manufacturer is Fisker, who is known for manufacturing world’s first luxury plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. A popular models from the manufacturer is Fisker Karma. According to a report from Car&bike Fisker is now planning to launch their upcoming Electric SUV in Indian market.

Fisker Automotive has been working on an Electric SUV for more than an year and has finally unveiled the production version at the ongoing Consumer Electronics show 2020 in Las Vegas. The Electric SUV is known as Fisker Ocean. Initially it will be sold in USA and later they plan to expand to countries like Europe and China. The Ocean Electric SUV is likely to go on sale in US market by 2021 and will expand to other countries by 2022.

Fisker Automotive has plans to introduce Ocean Electric SUV in India in next five years. The manufacturer could be looking at assembling the SUV in India to keep the costs low. Talking to Car and bike, Henrik Fisker, chairman and CEO, Fisker Inc. confirmed the same. He said, “We designed our Fisker Ocean EV to be extremely space efficient, and we can offer lower cost versions that would be very competitive in India, in the mid-market segment. Ultimately we may look at local assembly in India to lower cost further. We want to deliver the world’s most sustainable premium electric vehicle to Indian consumers through our App. By going directly to our customers we save cost that we can pass on to our customers.”

Fisker Ocean Electric SUV uses an 80 Kw battery that is claimed to have a range of approximately 480 kilometres. The power figures are not confirmed yet but it can do 0-100 Kmph in just about 3 seconds. Fisker Ocean will be available in two variants. The buyers can choose between two-wheel drive and all-wheel drive variants. When launched, the Fisker Ocean Electric SUV will rival with cars like the upcoming Tesla Model Y. The prices for the upcoming Electric SUV starts at $37,499 which roughly translates to around Rs 27 lakh.

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Every manufacturer in the country is currently moving towards electric vehicle and Maruti Suzuki is also doing the same. Maruti has been testing their electric vehicles on Indian roads for very long time now. About an year ago, Maruti started the testing the electric vehicles extensively and had a fleet 50 electric WagonR hatchbacks on our roads. Now, we have a video that shows how the upcoming electric vehicle will look like from the outside and inside. The WagonR electric was recently spotted on our roads and it looks nothing like the test mule that was deployed an year ago.

The video has been uploaded by 91wheels on their youtube channel. The video shows a heavily camouflaged hatchback stuck at a traffic signal. The design of the electric WagonR will be different from that of the petrol powered one. It looks like the indicators will be placed above and the headlamps will be closer to the bumper, like what we have seen in Kona electric SUV. The video then shows the alloy wheels that are similar to the one that we have seen in Maruti Ignis.

Video then reveals the interiors of the electric WagonR. The first thing that you would notice is the large infotainment screen which looks a bit more upmarket from the one in current gen petrol WagonR. Then on the gear lever there is ‘B’ and ‘D’ marked. The gearbox is automatic and the ‘B’ marking on the gear knob area indicates brake regeneration function. It is basically a technology that generates power via braking and charges the car battery. It could be low cost alternative for the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) that is seen on premium electric cars.

Apart from the gear knob details like automatic climate control, multi function steering wheel, non-adjustable headrests, air-con vents and fabric seats can be seen in the video. The rear of the electric WagonR looks similar to the petrol version. It has the same vertical tail lights. The design of the car is more similar to the XL5 that was spotted before. It is the premium version of the WagonR which will be sold via Nexa dealerships. As of now there is no confirmation on the range of the vehicle or when Maruti will be launching it. We expect to see the WagonR electric in the upcoming Auto Expo next month.

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Tata will bring in a slew of new products at the 2020 Auto Expo. Apart from the cars like the facelifted version of the Nexon and the Gravitas, Tata will bring in the H2X concept, which is also known as the Hornbill. Even though Tata Motors officially unveiled the Hornbill at the Geneva Motor Show, the version that the brand will unveil at the Auto Expo will be closer to the production version. Well, before the vehicle is officially unveiled at the Auto Expo, Tata started testing it on the roads under a camouflage. Here are all the details.

This is the first time ever that the Hornbill or the H2X has been spotted testing on the roads. It will be a sub-4, compact SUV that will take on the likes of Maruti Suzuki Ignis and the Mahindra KUV100 in the Indian market. The Hornbill will be the entry-level SUV from the brand and will be positioned below the Tata Nexon in the model line-up.

The new images on MotorBeam show that the upcoming Hornbill will have a very muscular look and will be heavily inspired by SUV design. The vehicle gets sharp design lines and the vehicle looks like it will offer a great road presence. Tata has always stayed close to concept versions in the recent past and we can safely say that this version showcased by Tata Motors accurately portrays the production model of the upcoming vehicle.

The Hornbill will be based on the ALFA platform. It is the same platform that underpins the upcoming Altroz in the Indian market. To keep the costs in check, Tata is expected to share a lot of parts between the Altroz and the production version of the Hornbill.

Tata is yet to reveal any details on the upcoming Hornbill. However, it is likely to get powered by a 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated three-cylinder petrol engine that generates a maximum power of 86 PS and peak torque of 113 Nm. It is the same engine that will power the upcoming Altroz in the Indian market. Tata will offer a 5-speed manual transmission and may also offer an automatic transmission. The car will not get any diesel engine option though.

Tata will launch a slew of all-new cars in the coming time in the Indian market. Starting with the Altroz, Tata will also launch the all-new Gravitas in India. The brand will also enter the electric SUV segment with the launch of the all-new Nexon EV.

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Volkswagen, one of the biggest car makers in the world is currently following the India 2.0 strategy. Under the new plan, the German automobile giant plans to launch a slew of all-new cars in the Indian market. Before the official launch, Volkswagen has released a teaser of what they will bring to the 2020 Auto Expo in India. The Expo will happen from 5th February and the auto-giant plans to showcase four new vehicles among the other products. Here are all the details.

Volkswagen T-Cross

The Volkswagen T-Cross will be launched later in 2020 and it will be based on the MQB-A0-IN platform, which has been developed specifically for the Indian market. The cost-effective platform will also underpin a slew of cars from the Volkswagen Group in the future. The India-spec T-Cross will be longer in length than the international versions and will take on the likes of Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Nissan Kicks and Renault Captur in the Indian market. Even this SUV will get powered by the similar 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine that will produce around 130 Bhp. A lower-powered 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine is also expected that will generate around 115 Bhp of maximum power.

Volkswagen T-ROC

The Volkswagen T-Roc will launch in the Indian market next year. The manufacturer has already started testing it on the Indian roads. It will be the first vehicle from the brand that will be launched in the Indian market in 2020. The T-Roc will be positioned directly against the likes of Jeep Compass, MG Hector, Tata Harrier and Mahindra XUV500. The T-Roc will follow a premium price tag for the Indian market and will be priced at around Rs 18-20 lakhs. The vehicle will be powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. Volkswagen will not launch any diesel engine option with the T-Roc.

Volkswagen I.D. Crozz EV

With the manufacturers starting to launch their Electric Vehicles in the Indian market, Volkswagen will showcase the I.D. Crozz EV concept as a halo product. The vehicle will not be launched in the production version for at least a couple of years to come but it shows the manufacturer’s intent to launch such a product in the market. The concept vehicle can do 500 km on a single charge. It stores the power in 83 kWh lithium-ion battery pack that turns a 102 PS-140 Nm electric motor that powers the front wheels of the car. A second motor that powers the rear axle generates a maximum of 204 PS and 310 Nm. Combined, the vehicle gets a maximum of 306 PS and a peak of 450 Nm. It can do a tops-speed of 180 km/h.

Volkswagen Tiguan AllSpace

Volkswagen Tiguan is currently the most expensive and only SUV from the brand in the Indian market. The brand will launch the bigger version of the car at the Auto Expo and it will be known as the Tiguan AllSpace. The AllSpace version is about 215 longer in length and gets a 110mm longer wheelbase when compared to the regular version. It gets a third row seating option that can be folded down to add 115 litres of more space.

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India’s largest car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki last year launched XL6 MPV which was basically the premium version of the Ertiga. The manufacturer is now working on another model which is based on Maruti’s famous WagonR hatchback. The WagonR got a facelift earlier last year and became quite popular in the country. Just like any other new-gen Maruti Suzuki vehicle, WagonR is also based on HEARTECT platform which makes it bigger and spacious than the earlier version. The upcoming WagonR based vehicle will probably be known as XL5 and was recently spotted testing on Indian roads under heavy camouflage.

The video has been uploaded by IAB on their youtube channel and shows a heavily camaflouged hatchback being tested on road. From the rear it is quite evident that the car is based on WagonR. Coming to the side the car is now riding on new alloy wheels which are similar to the one that we have seen on Ignis. That is the only noticeable change in the car on the side profile.

However coming to the front, you’ll start noticing more changes. The upcoming XL5 is likely to get a different design from the WagonR. From the video it looks like the car will have a bigger grille and split headlamp set up. It will get a LED DRL like many other modern day premium cars get in the country. The headlamp will be placed below the DRL like the one we have seen in Harrier and other cars.

Lower part of the bumper gets a silver skid plate and fog lamps are also positioned on both sides of the bumper. Changes will not only be seen on the outside but inside as well. The cabin is likely to receive an all black treatment with premium interiors like leather seats. The engine, however, will remain the same. We can expect a higher power-generating 1.2-litre engine that is available with the WagonR to power the premium version of the car too. However, we may also get to see the 1.0-litre engine option to keep the price competitive. As mentioned, this will be a premium version of WagonR and just like XL6, XL5 will also be sold via Nexa dealerships. It is expected that Maruti will launch the XL5 later this year.

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In coming electric is going to be the future of mobility and many manufacturers in the country have already started investing in developing electric vehicles. Mahindra is one such manufacturer who started working on electric vehicles way before any other Indian manufacturer did. Mahindra had launched electric cars like Reva, E20, E-Verito in the past. Mahindra is now planning to launch new electric car based on KUV100. The electric version of the KUV100 will be known as e-KUV and Mahindra Electric is all set to roll out the electric KUV in the first quarter of the financial year 2020-21 (between April and June 2020). Mr. Goenka has confirmed that the electric KUV100 will be priced under Rs 9 lakh.

The e-KUV has been spotted testing on our roads a few times. The electric version of the car will look similar to the regular KUV100. Talking to the media Pawan Goenka, MD, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, said,

With BS6 emission norms kicking in, the prices of IC-powered vehicles will become expensive. Next couple of years, the thrust for EVs will be on shared mobility. 35 percent of miles driven in 2030 shall be on shared mobility and half of it should be on EVs

Price is going to be the major factor that Mahindra will have to keep in check when they launch electric KUV100. One of the latest entrant in the electric car segment are Hyundai Kona which is priced at Rs 25.3 lakh, ex-showroom. Other electric cars that will soon launch in the market are MG ZS EV and Tata Nexon EV. These cars are also expected to be priced at somewhere around 15-20 lakh bracket. Maruti is also working on a electric version of their WagonR hatchback and was recently caught testing.

Mr. Goenka also said.”We are delighted to cross the milestone of 1000 Mahindra EVs and 100 million e-kms with Lithium. Going forward, Mahindra’s expanding portfolio of EVs in both three-wheeler and four-wheeler across multiple price points will transform the way India travels”.

Mahindra E2O and E2O Plus have been discontinued and when launched e-KUV is likely to become Mahindra’s most affordable electric vehicle. There is no confirmation regarding the range of the vehicle but, is expected to get a range of 140 kms when fully charged. Mahindra will be showcasing the entire range of electric vehicles including the e-KUV at the upcoming Auto Expo next month.

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Kia Carnival will become the second car in the Indian market from the South Korean brand. The all-new car will be launched in the Indian market later this year and it will be positioned in a premium range and is expected to carry a price tag of around Rs 30 lakhs. According to new information, the Kia Carnival will be manufactured in India, which will allow the brand to price it competitively in the market.

The Kia Carnival will be manufactured in India as per Express Drives. The report reveals that the details come from Manohar Bhat, VP and head of sales, marketing at Kia India. The Carnival will be manufactured at the Anantpur plant where the Seltos is being manufactured. Even though it will be manufactured in India, Kia will import a few components but a large number of components will be sourced from India. With a number of parts sourced from the Indian market, the Carnival may carry a very competitive price tag.

It should be noted that the Carnival will aim the customers who go for the top-end variant of the Innova Crysta. It will be much bigger and spacious than the Innova Crysta too. Kia is not planning to do a huge number with the Carnival. It will be a part of a brand-building exercise and the manufacturer will continue to concentrate on the Seltos for the time being.

The Carnival will be available in two versions. There will be a six-seater premium version of the vehicle while a seven-seater version will be available too. The Kia Carnival will be powered by a Bs4 compliant 2.2-litre diesel engine option that churns out a maximum power of 202 PS and 440 Nm of peak torque. The transmission options will include a 6-speed automatic or an 8-speed automatic. Kia may not offer the manual transmissions with the Carnival but may bring it in the later stage to make it even more affordable.

Kia will showcase the upcoming Carnival at the 2020 Auto Expo and will later launch the car in the Indian market. The Carnival will get a long list of features including electrically controlled rear doors. The vehicle has been spotted at a few dealerships in India and brand has also started testing it on the Indian roads. Apart from the Carnival, Kia is also planning to launch a new sub-4m compact SUV to take on the vehicles like Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Hyundai Venue in the Indian market. Kia may also launch an electric SUV in the coming time in India.

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On 4th April 2016, an underage driver of Mercedes-Benz sedan ran over a 32-year old in Delhi. The driver, who was four days away from turning into 18-years old, or the adult age was to be tried as an adult after the court rejected the plea. However, due to the framing of laws, the court has now said that the driver cannot be tried as an adult.

The decision by the top most court in India – the Supreme Court said that there is a “gross mistake” by the lawmakers of the Juvenile Justice Act. The law says that the minors cannot be treated as an adult in cases where no minimum sentence is mentioned. The driver filed a plea asking the court to try him as a minor but because the crime was classified as heinous, the court rejected the plea. Any person who is above 16 years old and less than 18 years old, can be tried as an adult if the crime gets classified as ‘heinous’. However, since the laws such as homicide do not have a minimum sentence, the person cannot be tried as an adult according to the law book.

The court headed by Justices Deepak Gupta and Aniruddha Bose said that the minor would not be tried as an adult because of an “unfortunate gap” in the law. The Juvenile Justice Act, there are three categories. There are petty offences for which the maximum punishment is imprisonment for up to three years, serious offences involving jail term of 3-7 years and heinous offences for which the minimum punishment is 7 years. However, there are a set of different laws that have no minimum sentences and the maximum sentence is more than seven years like homicide not amounting to murder or abetment to suicide.

In 2016, the underage driver was with four friends in the Mercedes-Benz sedan when the accident happened. The vehicle was at a very high speed and hit the 32-years old victim who was crossing the relatively empty road at night. The victim spotted the speeding Mercedes-Benz vehicle and got confused on what to do. He tried running forward but then realized that the car is coming at very high speed.

He then tried stepping back but the vehicle hit him and the person flung in the air for several meters. The occupants of the Mercedes-Benz parked the vehicle at a secluded area and then walked to the accident spot to check the victim. They later fled the scene without revealing their identities. A few witnesses then caught the group and confronted them. The court will now try the driver as a minor person until the laws are changed and amended by the parliamentarians.

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Many manufacturers in the country are preparing themselves for the upcoming BS6 emission norm which will come into effect from 1 April 2020. As part of this they are also offering discounts on cars that were manufactured in 2019. Japanese manufacturer Honda is also doing the same thing as they are offering discounts on both 2020 and 2019 stock.

Honda Amaze

Amaze is the entry level offering from Honda and is available with both petrol and diesel engine options. The compact sedan competes with Maruti Dzire, Hyundai Xcent, Ford Figo Aspire in the segment. Honda Amaze is currently attracting benefits like Rs 20,000 exchange bonus and 5 years warranty on 2020 stock and Rs 30,000 exchange bonus and 5 years warranty on 2019 manufactured Amaze.

There is even an offer where instead of exchange bonus, customers will get 5 years warranty and 50% off on 3 year prepaid maintenance pack on 2020 stock whereas in the 2019 models customers will get the 3 year maintenance pack free along with 5 year warranty.

Honda Jazz

The premium hatchback competes with cars like Maruti Baleno, Hyundai elite i20 in the segment and gets both petrol and diesel engine options. Honda is currently offering a cash discount worth Rs 20,000 and exchange bonus of up to Rs 20,000 on Jazz’s 2020 stock. The 2019 stock gets Rs 25,000 cash discount and exchange bonus up to Rs 25,000.

Honda WR-V

The cross-hatchback is based on Jazz and became quite popular among the buyers after the launch. The WR-V gets both petrol and diesel engine options but does not get an automatic transmission. The 2020 stock of WR-V is getting a cash discount of Rs 20,000 and exchange bonus up to Rs 15,000. The 2019 stock gets Rs 25,000 cash discount, up to Rs 20,000 exchange bonus.

Honda Civic

Honda launched the latest generation Civic sedan in Indian market last year. It competes with cars like Hyundai Elantra, Skoda Octavia in the segment. 2019 stock of Honda Civic petrol is currently attracting a cash discount of up to Rs 1.5 lakh on V CVT, Rs 1.25 lakh on Vx, Rs 75,000 on Zx CVT and an additional exchange bonus worth Rs 25,000 on petrol Vx and ZX trims. The diesel variants also attract a cash discount of up to Rs 2 lakh on 2020 stock and Rs 2.5 lakh on 2019 stock.

Honda CR-V

This flagship SUV from Honda is available in both 2WD and 4WD option. It is now offered with both petrol and diesel engines now. The 2WD variant is attracting a maximum discount worth Rs 4 lakh and the 4WD variant gets a maximum discount of up to Rs 5 lakh.

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A few years back the streets of India used to be a swarming ground of SUVs with loud hooters and police flashers. But the government of Indian had put a blanket ban on the hooters and flashers a sometime back. However, there are still many who secretly use it on public roads. An SSP from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh caught a Mahindra Scorpio that carried an MP (Member of Parliament) sticker on it. The SUV was issued an on-spot fine of Rs 2,000. Here’s what happened.

The police were in the Civil Lines area of Moradabad for a regular traffic checking. The checkpoint was organised by SSP Amit Pathak, who was present to catch the culprits. When the police officers stopped a white coloured Mahindra Scorpio SUV at the post, the youths in the vehicle tried intimidating the police officers by using the hooters.

The Mahindra Scorpio with the registration number UP 21 BH 0101 belongs to someone named Gambhir. The vehicle had stickers of Member of Parliament on the windscreen. The cops spotted the vehicle and asked it to stop and show the documents. However, the youths present in the vehicle started getting restless and were trying to escape from the spot. The youths also made the cops talk to some influential people but they did not budge.

The cops also inquired about the Member of Parliament but the youths did not answer to any of the questions and instead they started abusing the cops. The SSP present at the spot along with a group of journalists then issued a fine of Rs 2,000 to the vehicle owner.

It should be noted that any kind of sirens or hooters is banned in India. Even the politicians including the Prime Minister are not allowed to use any of such hooters or sirens on their vehicles. Currently, only emergency vehicles like the Fire Trucks, Ambulances and Police vehicles are allowed to use the hooters and flashers. This was done to ensure that no one misuses the flashers or the hooters on the public roads.

The cops present at the spot also removed the hooter from the Scorpio before letting it go. Also, displaying the position of power on the vehicles is banned in India. In Noida and Greater Noida, hundreds of vehicles with such stickers on their vehicles and other stickers like religion, surname were issued fined by the cops sometime back.

In India, the new MV Act was imposed last year. It was opposed by many states in India. In fact, states like Gujarat have overturned the new rules and relaxed the Act to ensure that the motorists do not face any problems and do not oppose the rule. In fact, the Gujarat government has even allowed triple riding on the motorcycle and has removed the rule of the mandatory helmet for the pillion rider.

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Kia Seltos is the first offering from South Korean car manufacturer and it has turned out to be huge success for the brand. Within a short span of time Kia has become one of the most popular brands in India. The Kia Seltos is so popular that the car currently has long waiting periods up to 3 months depending upon the variant and the city. Here we have a video that explains all the features one needs to know about the Kia Seltos in a funny way.

The video has been uploaded by BeingIndian on their youtube channel and shows a bunch of creative heads thinking of coming up with a perfect script to show how badass the Seltos is. One of them comes up with the idea of doing a rap music video explaining the badass features, exteriors and interiors of the Seltos. They scrap the idea and then other member of the team comes up with an idea that features the Seltos as a family man’s badass car with features like inbuilt air purifier and all.

Team is not satisfied with the idea either and then the final member from the content creator team proposes an idea where the car is used as a getaway car by some of the robbers who are being chased by the police. This story idea compared to others highlights more features like the UVO app, inbuilt navigation, touchscreen infotainment system, 360 degree camera and so on. This is also not approved by the team and then they start fighting over one another’s idea.

The intern who was in the team meeting since beginning now stands up and presents an idea which others find stupid and throw him out by making him sit on a rocket launcher and launching him to the outer space. This strikes an idea and Nick calls Tiger Shroff and asks him to do sky diving with Kia Seltos which originally is the TVC of Seltos.

Kia had launched Seltos at an introductory price of Rs 9.99 lakh and now has revised the price to Rs 10.19 lakh for the base variant. Kia has increased price for all the variants across the range. Kia Seltos is available with a variety of engine options. A 1.5 liter petrol, a 1.5 liter diesel and a 1.4 liter turbocharged petrol engine. All the engines get an option of automatic transmission along with manual transmission, for added convenience. The compact SUV is currently the best seller in its segment.

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Honda Amaze is the entry level car from the Japanese manufacturer in Indian market. We currently have the second generation honda Amaze which was launched in 2018. The updated Honda Amaze became popular in the segment because of it’s premium looks and features and later became the best seller for the brand. The Honda Amaze is a compact sedan which competes with cars like Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Xcent, Ford Aspire and VW Ameo in the segment. Here we have walk-around video showing how does the base variant of the Honda Amaze look like and what features does it offer.

The video has been uploaded by MotorCraze on their Youtube channel. The video does a detailed walk around of the Honda Amaze ‘E’ trim which happens to be the cheapest Honda Amaze one can buy. The base variant only gets a normal key with no central locking or keyless entry feature. The Amaze gets the same chrome garnish on the front grille with Honda logo in the middle. The E variant does not get fog lamps but there are provisions to install one. video also says that fog lamps can be bought from showroom as an accessory as well.

Coming to the side, it gets 14 inch steel wheels as standard whereas the higher version gets 15 inch wheels with alloys. Customer can also opt for 15 inch alloys on E trim by making an additional payment. The mirrors are not body coloured, they are black and the door handles are also black and are not body coloured or do not get any chrome on them. Rear also remains plain and simple with just Amaze and petrol or diesel engine badging at the rear.

Coming inside, it is again plain and simple with beige colour plastic door pads, black dashboard with no infotainment system, manual AC controls, no steering mounted controls and fabric seats. Honda Amaze is offered with 2 engines: a 1.2 liter i-VTEC petrol with 88 Bhp-110 Nm and a 1.5 liter i-DTEC turbocharged diesel engine with 98.6 Bhp-200 Nm (manual)/80 Bhp-160 Nm (CVT automatic). Both engines are offered with manual and CVT automatic gearbox options. The base E trim is only available with manual gearbox. Honda Amaze is the only compact sedan in the segment to provide CVT as an option in diesel variants. The car is a great alternative to the likes of the Maruti Dzire, Ford Aspire, Hyundai Volkswagen Ameo and the Tata Tigor. Soon, it’ll have to contend with the Hyundai Aura, a new compact sedan lined up for launch later this month.

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Indian motorcycles manufacturer Royal Enfield who is famous for manufacturing retro  modern motorcycles had recently launched BS6 version of their Classic 350 model. Royal Enfield is now preparing to launch BS6 engine in their adventure motorcycle Himalayan. Company recently released a teaser video of the same on their social media page.

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— Royal Enfield (@royalenfield) January 8, 2020

The video says coming soon and shows a collage of different kinds of adventure that Himalayan has been in to past. The collage makes an ‘X’ towards the end of the video and does not show any part of the the upcoming Himalayan. The ‘X’ shown in the video could mean that Royal Enfield might add an ‘X’ suffix to the Himalayan. Royal Enfield had done similar rebadging in the past to their Thunderbird series of bikes. Thunderbird X received some changes like bright colours and alloy wheels compared to the spoke wheels on the normal Thunderbird.

If Royal Enfield plans to launch Himalayan with ‘X’ suffix i would not be wrong to assume that Himalayan would also get alloy wheels. The BS6 version of the Classic series which recently got launched has also received similar updates. In terms of design, Himalayan will retain it’s rugged design with round headlight and clear windscreen. Some changes like re positioning of the hazard light switch is also expected. The switch will be moved on to the right handle bar.

BS6 motorcycles are supposed to have fuel injection system as standard. Royal Enfield Himalayan already gets this feature. Other updates that will be added to the BS6 version is the inclusion of a newer catalytic converter. Himalayan will still be powered by the same 411-cc, fuel injected, single cylinder engine. The BS4 version of the bike used to produce 24 PS and a 32 Nm of peak torque. There is a possibility that the BS6 engine might produce less power in comparison to the BS4 one.

As RE has released the teaser video, we expect to see the launch of Himalayan BS6 version in coming months. Himalayan is currently priced at Rs 1.81 lakh, ex-showroom. When BS6 version gets launched we can expect a substantial increase in the price of the motorcycle. The Himalayan BS6 will have no direct rival at launch, and will be the only ADV motorcycle in the Rs. 2 lakh price point. KTM’s ADV 390 is expected to command a price tag of about Rs. 3 lakh while the other option at the 3 lakh price point is the BMW G310 GS, which sits at Rs. 3.5 lakh.

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The 2020 Auto Expo is less than a month away and it will see participation from almost all the manufacturers in India. The 2020 Auto Expo will also have many new car launches including a number of all-new cars. Here are four manufacturers – Maruti, Hyundai, Renault and Kia and their cars and SUVs that will be launched or showcased in the Indian market in the Auto Expo.

Maruti Suzuki Futuro-E

Maruti Suzuki will showcase the Futuro-E concept in the Auto Expo. The all-new concept Futuro-E will pave the way for an all-electric production model that will be launched in the coming months. Maruti is yet to reveal the details of the upcoming vehicle but it is likely to be an affordable hatchback aimed at the entry-level car buyers.

Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza

After remaining on the top spot of the sales charts for years, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza is all-set to get some major changes. It will be launched on 5th February and the SUV will get some minor cosmetic changes including a new grille, new bumper and new headlamp elements. The biggest change in the car will be the 1.5-litre petrol engine. The new engine will get a 5-speed manual transmission and a 4-speed torque converter automatic transmission.

Maruti Suzuki XL5

Maruti Suzuki is testing the premium version of the WagonR in the Indian market and it is expected to be launched at the 2020 Auto Expo. It is likely to get the name XL5 and it will be sold through the Nexa premium dealership of the brand. The XL5 will share the same engine options as the WagonR.

Hyundai Creta

Hyundai will showcase the all-new Creta at the 2020 Auto Expo. The car will be launched in the month of March in the Indian market. The all-new Creta will get split headlamps and futuristic looking interior. It will also gain a lot of features including a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with BlueLink connectivity. The 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine options will power the all-new Creta. These are the same engines that also power the Kia Seltos in the Indian market.

Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai will showcase the Tucson facelift at the 2020 Auto Expo. The updated version of the Tucson looks a lot sharper and better than the current version of the SUV. It will take on the Jeep Compass directly and will get powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine option. The Hyundai Tucson will get the 8-speed automatic transmission. Also, Tucson will get LED headlamps and a redesigned cabin.

Hyundai Verna

The Hyundai Verna will get a facelifted Verna in India. The new Verna will be launched in the market with the new grille, new headlamps, new alloy wheels, and many more such features. The car will get the 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel engine from the Kia Seltos. The car will also get a 6-speed manual transmission with both the petrol and diesel engine options. The car will also offer CVT transmission with the petrol variants and a torque converter with the diesel engine option.

Kia Carnival

The Kia Carnival will the brand’s second vehicle in the Indian market. It will be a premium MPV that will be launched in the market later this year. The Kia Carnival will be priced at around Rs 28 lakhs and will be aimed at the customers who want a luxury MPV. The vehicle will get a lot of luxury features too.

Renault HBC

Renault will launch the all-new HBC later in 2020 in India. Before that, the car will be showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo. It will share the platform with the Triber and will also get a similar feature list. The production version of the HBC will get powered by a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. The car will take on the likes of Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Ford EcoSport and Tata Nexon.

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A few months ago, Japanese car manufacturer Honda unveiled the next-generation Honda City sedan in Thailand and has now gone on sale there. The new City is an entirely new car from the current generation that we have here in the country. The City will be initially be sold in the international market and will make it’s way to the Indian market later this year. As mentioned above, the City has already gone on sale i Thailand and people have started modifying them to match it to their personal preference. Her we have one of the first next-gen Honda City that has been modified.

The modification has been done by Bangkok based J.S Racing wheels. The model used here is the RS variant which gets the 1.0 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that generates 122 PS and 173 Nm of torque. This modified example from Thailand gets lot of components changed.

Starting with the front, everything seems to be in stock condition. The RS variant get blacked out front grille,ORVMs, roof and lip spoiler as standard. no cosmetic changes are done to the exterior of the car. Even the LED headlight and tail lights remain in stock condition. The car now sits lower the stock version. It gets H-Drive S-spec adjustable suspension setup which helps adjust the height of the car. The stock tyres and alloys have also been replaced. The City now gets golden coloured alloys which look sporty on the car. The brakes have also been replaced. It now gets high performance disc brakes and calipers from Endless.

These are the modifications done on the outside. On the inside, The city gets black and red racing seats from Recaro. Apart from that the city retains the rear seats and still can seat 5 people easily in it. The city now looks sporty and overall, the modification work on this City is something that has been neatly executed without changing the basic look of the car.

In Thailand City is available in 4 variants – S, V, SV and RS. It is not known if we would be getting the 1.0L turbo petrol variant here in Indian market. The Indian version of the Honda City is likely to continue with the 1.5-litre petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine options. Both engines will meet Bharat Stage 6 (BS6) emission norms. The all-new, 2020 Honda City is expected to be shown at the Auto Expo in February, followed by an official launch later this year.

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Indians love their SUVs and that is pretty much evident in the sales of compact SUVs. The compact SUV segment is one the hottest selling segment in the country and one of the latest entrant into this segment was Hyundai with their Venue compact SUV. Venue became quite popular in the segment within short span of time. It is now the best selling Compact SUV in the country after Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza. Hyundai has now uploaded a new promo video for the Hyundai Venue that is being sold in the international market.

The promo video shows 2020 Hyundai Venue and shows the various features that it offers. The video first shows the exteriors of the car it shows the bold grille, headlamp, LED DRL, indicators and the tail light design of the car and then it moves to the inside.

The promo is meant for international markets and the car used in the video is also a model with left hand drive. The interiors get more colour option than what we get here in India. Not just the interiors Hyundai Venue is available in number of colour options that we don’t here in India. The video then shows features like touchscreen infotainment system, dashboard, auto AC switches and so on. It even showcases how much capacity the boot of the Venue has.

International versions of the Hyundai Venue has additional features like blind spot detection, Auto Emergency braking, 6 airbags, lane departure warning system and so on. India spec Hyundai Venue gets dual airbags, ABS and EBD, rear parking sensors, seat belt reminder (both driver & co-driver), high speed alert, ISOFIX points. Some of these features could be introduced on the India-spec model through a mid life facelift.

The Hyundai Venue sold in India is available with three engine options: a 1.0 liter, 3 cylinder, turbocharged petrol engine that generates a maximum power of 118 Bhp and peak power of 172 Nm of peak torque, a 1.2 liter naturally aspirated petrol and a 1.4 liter turbo diesel engine. The naturally aspirated petrol makes 82 Bhp-114 Nm, and is paired to a 5 speed manual gearbox. The diesel makes 89 Bhp-220 Nm, and is paired to a 6 speed manual gearbox. The 1.0 liter engine gets the option of both manual and DCT gearboxes. It competes with cars like Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300 and Ford EcoSport along with Maruti Brezza in the segment. It’s priced quite affordably, and this has made it one of India’s best selling SUVs.

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Hyundai is country’s second largest car manufacturer after Maruti Suzuki and has variety of cars in the lineup. Hyundai is offering discounts on most of their models this January. The offer is valid on cars that are manufactured in both 2019 and 2020.

Hyundai Santro

This is the entry level offering from the Korean manufacturer. It is available with a petrol engine and gets an option for AMT as well. 2019 stock of Hyundai Santro is currently attracting a cash discount of Rs 30,000 and an exchange bonus worth Rs 20,000. The 2020 models also get cash discount worth Rs 20,000 and exchange bonus worth Rs 20,000.

Hyundai Grand i10

This mid-size hatchback is also offering a maximum discount of up to Rs 70,000. Old stock from 2019 is attracting a cash discount worth Rs 30,000 and exchange bonus worth 20,000. The models manufactured in 2020 is also getting a cash discount up to Rs 25,000 along with an exchange bonus worth Rs 20,000.

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios

Grand i10 Nios got launched last year and sits slightly above the normal Grand i10. The hatchback is available with both petrol and diesel engine option. Petrol version of the Nios attracts a cash discount up to Rs 10,000 and an exchange bonus up to Rs 10,000 on 2019 model. The 2020 stock only gets exchange bonus worth Rs 10,000. The diesel model of Nios gets Rs 30,000 cash discounts and exchange bonus worth Rs 10,000 on both 2019 and 2020 models.

Hyundai Xcent

The Compact sedan competes with cars like Maruti Dzire, Ford Aspire, Honda Amaze in the segment. Xcent is available with petrol and diesel engine options. The Xcent manufactured in 2019 is currently attracting offers up to Rs 90,000 which include cash discounts worth Rs 60,000 and an exchange bonus worth Rs 30,000.

Hyundai Elite i20

Elite i20 shares the premium hatchback space in the segment with cars like Maruti Baleno, Honda Jazz. The lower trims like Era and Magna attract cash discounts up to Rs 10,000 on both year models. Higher trims like Sportz+, Asta get Rs 20,000 and 40,000 cash discount on 2020 and 2019 models respectively. Additional exchange bonus worth Rs 20,000 is available on all trims.

Hyundai Verna

This mid-size sedan from Hyundai has a great following because of its stylish look and features offered. Hyundai is currently offering a cash discount of Rs 10,000 and Rs 20,000 on 2020 and 2019 models respectively along with exchange bonus up to Rs 30,000.

Hyundai Creta

Creta is one of the most popular compact SUV in the current at the moment. it offers a host of features and is available in variety of engine options. Creta with 1.6 petrol and diesel engine is currently attracting cash discounts up to Rs 75,000 and Rs 60,000 on 2019 and 2020 models. It also gets an additional exchange bonus worth Rs 30,000. The 1.4L diesel does not get any offer at the moment.

Hyundai Tucson

Hyundai Tucson is the flagship SUV from the brand in the country and is currently attracting a maximum discount worth Rs 2.5 lakh on leftover stock from 2019. Compared to other models, Tucson is getting the highest discount in this list.

Apart from these offers, models like Santro, Grand i10, Xcent and Elite i20 get a corporate discount of Rs 5,000. Verna and Creta get corporate discount of Rs 10,000.

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