Knight Rider was an American action crime drama television series. It got originally aired on television from 1982 to 1986. One of the major attraction of this TV series was KITT, who was an artificially intelligent car that can talk and do stuff and was nearly indestructible. The show had a great fan base mainly because of the high tech car featured in it. There are many replicas of KITT around the world but here we have a Knight rider KITT car that looks very similar to the one that was seen on the TV show.

The video has been uploaded by Supercar Blondie on her Youtube channel. She is pretty stoked to see the car. The car looks just like the one featured in the series. The paint job, lights, body styling everything looks the same. The video starts by anchor talking to the car where it introduces itself and does a bit of chit chat using voice commands. This feature was originally there in the KITT in the series as well where it can easily talk to the David Hasselhoff who was the Knight rider.

On the outside the car has a sloping hood which gives it a sharp look and makes it look like a car that can go really fast because in the series KITT’s top speed was 300 miles per hour. Although in real life top speed is nowhere near that as the owner confirms in the video. he interiors look like something from a space ship with all the control panels and buttons of all sort with a space ship inspired steering wheel.

All the buttons on the panel are functional and produce different sounds like firing a gun, launching a rocket, Police siren which the owner never uses while on road and so on. Unlike some weirdly modified cars, the owner of the KITT tells that the car meets all the regulation and is absolutely road legal. The KITT car is actually based on Pontiac Firebird and gets a 5.0L V8 engine under the hood. The owner also confirms that the car has been completely restored with original parts. The anchor then takes the car out for a spin and it catches attention from lot of public as many of them have grown watching this series and this car brought back the memories. This car should immediately connect with those who have grown up watching the Knight Rider American TV series.

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New year is here and offers on cars have already started. While some other are in a hurry to clear their old stocks from 2019 others are preparing themselves for the upcoming emission norms by clearing their BS4 models. Maruti Suzuki is also doing something similar. Nexa dealerships exclusively sell Maruti’s premium range of cars and currently is offering discount to customers on Nexa cars.

Maruti Suzuki Baleno (BS6)

Baleno is the premium hatchback from Maruti which competews with cars like Hyundai i20, Honda Jazz in the segment. It is available in both petrol and diesel engine options. The 2020 manufactured Petrol BS6 version of the premium hatchback is currently attracting a maximum offer of up to Rs 30,000. This includes cash discounts worth Rs 10,000, exchange bonus up to Rs 15,000 and a corporate discount of Rs 5,000. The Baleno diesel also getting a maximum discount of Rs 70,000 from dealer end.

Maruti Suzuki S-Cross (BS4)

This cool looking premium crossover from Maruti is only available with a 1.3L diesel engine which Maruti will discontinue when BS6 norms kick in later this year. Currently Maruti is offering a maximum of Rs 75,000 discount on S-Cross models manufactured in 2020. This includes Rs 35,000 cash discount on Sigma and Delta trims or Rs 25,000 cash discount on Zeta and Alpha trims along with exchange bonus worth Rs 30,000, corporate discount up to Rs 10,000 and a 5 year warranty. The S-Cross models manufactured in 2019 are also getting benefits up to Rs 1.1 lakh from Nexa dealer end.

Maruti Suzuki XL6 (BS6)

XL6 is basically the premium version of the Ertiga MPV with captain seats and much premium interiors. It is only available with a petrol engine which is BS6 compliant. XL6 which was manufactured in 2019 is currently getting an exchange bonus worth Rs 15,000.

Maruti Suzuki Ignis (BS4)

This is basically the entry level car in Nexa range. This tall boy design hatchback has attracted many customers because of its unique and funky design. Ignis is also available with a petrol engine only which is not BS6 compliant. The hatchback is currently attracting a maximum discount of up to Rs 60,000 from Nexa dealer end.

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz (BS6)

Ciaz is a premium sedan from the brand and is available in both petrol and diesel engine options. Maruti had developed a BS6 compliant 1.5L diesel engine in-house which replaces the 1.3 fiat sourced engine. The 1.5L diesel vesion of the Ciaz which was manufactured in 2019 is currently getting a maximum discount of up to Rs 1.1 lakh fro Nexa dealer end.

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Tata Tiago is one of the good looking car in the small hatchback segment. It is the entry level offering from home grown manufacturer. What makes it popular is the value for money proportion. It offers ample amount of space on the inside with decent features for passengers. Tata, a couple of years ago had also launched a performance version of Tiago which is called Tiago JTP. when launched, Tiago JTP became India’s most affordable hot hatchback.

There are not many examples of modified Tiago’s in the country. Here we have a regular Tata Tiago that has been modified by Wolf Moto from Kerala. The variant chosen here for modification looks like the top-end trim XZ+. The car looks normal from the outside and no modifications are done to the exterior of the car. However the real magic lies under the hood.

This Tata Tiago gets a remap from Wolf Moto which makes it different and powerful than the other regualr Tiago’s in the country. The Tiago used here is a petrol version which gets 1.2L Revotron naturally aspirated engine producing 84 Bhp and 115 Nm torque. It can be called as one of the first Tiago hatchbacks in the country to get an ECU remap. As a result of remap, the car now produces 10 percent more power and torque. The car now produces a maximum of 91 Bhp which is way more than the stock version.

The car currently gets a stage-1 remap. After analyzing the performance of the car from the stage-1 tune for a while, company will offer Stage 1+ and Stage-2 ECU tunes for the car. The Tata Tiago is a car with good build quality and is capable of taking or handling the extra power generated by the engine.

The price of this petrol remap is about Rs 18,000 and is actually a good option for people who cannot afford to buy the JTP version. Wolf Moto performance provides similar ECU remaps for most of the cars available in the country. Tata Motors is currently working on a facelift for the Tiago hatchback has been spied testing many times on our roads. It is expected to get launch later this year. Keep an eye out for it at the 2020 Indian Auto Expo, which will happen in early February at Greater Noida. Along with the Tiago, the compact sedan version of the hatchback – the Tigor – will also receive a mid life makeover.

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MG Motors made its debut in the Indian market with their mid-size SUV Hector last year. Hector proved to be a huge success in it’s segment and had long waiting periods. Hector competes with SUVs like Tata Harrier, Mahindra XUV500, Kia Seltos in the segment. MG has been working on a 6-seater version of the Hector SUV and it has been spotted on our roads before. The 6-seater SUV will be the third product in MG’s India line up after the launch of ZS electric vehicle. The 6-seater SUV has again been spotted on our roads and the video reveals more.

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The video and the images have been uploaded by autogram07. The video shows a camouflaged SUV stopped at a traffic signal. The video then zooms into the rear seat of the car which reveals captain seats. The pictures that are uploaded in the social media post show images of the front and the rear seats.

At the front, main difference that one would notice is the LED DRLs. The position for the lights remain same but the design of the LEDs inside are different from the one found in Hector. The grille has also gone through some changes and is now bigger than the Hector. The bumper of the test car is covered which means MG might have redesigned the bumper as well. The headlights are partially visible and the chrome garnish around the headlight also looks different.

Coming to the side, it looks similar to the 5-seater Hector SUV and it also gets the connected features as the left panel says ‘Internet Inside’. Moving to the rear seats the noticeable change is the captain seats. Third row of seats are visible in the images. Dimension-wise it is not known if the 6-seater Hector will be longer or will it be of the same size as that of Hector. Earlier in a spy pic released by Autocar India, it had shown that the design for the tail light is also going to be a bit different.

Talking about the engine, Hector is currently powered by a 1.5L turbo petrol and a 2.0L turbocharged diesel engine. The 6-seater Hector is also likely to get same engine combination may be at a different state of tune. When launched, MG Hector 6-seater’s main competition will be in the form of Tata Gravitas which the 7-seater version of Tata Harrier.

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The 2020 Auto Expo will kick-off in less than a month. It is India’s biggest automobile exhibition show and almost all the manufacturers present in India participate in the show. In fact, many international manufacturers who are planning to enter the Indian market will also show their key products at the Expo. After giving you a glimpse of the cars that will be launched in the Auto Expo from Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Renault and Kia, we bring you the rest of the manufacturers who will showcase their products at the 2020 Auto Expo.

Tata Gravitas

The Tata Gravitas will be the seven-seater version of the Harrier that will be launched in the Indian market. The Gravitas will look almost like the Harrier and will offer a similar feature list too. The Gravitas will be powered by the same 2.0-litre diesel engine that powers the Harrier but it will get the 170 PS and 350 Nm of torque. The Gravitas will also offer an automatic transmission.

Tata Hornbill (H2X)

Tata Hornbill will be launched in the Indian market later this year. Also known as the H2X, Tata revealed the concept version of the car at the Geneva Motor Show. Tata will now showcase a close to the production version of the Hornbill at the Expo. It will be Tata’s entry-level SUV and will be based on the ALFA platform that also underpins the Tata Altroz. It will be powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine and will get a manual as well as an automatic transmission.

Tata Altroz EV

The Altroz EV was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show where it wowed the onlookers. The advanced EV from Tata will share its platform and design language with the regular Altroz hatchback but it will be powered by a Permanent Magnet AC Motor that will come with a single-speed gearbox. The battery on the Altroz EV can be charged up to 80% in just 60 minutes and the car will have an estimated range of about 250-300 km. Expect the launching to be done somewhere in 2020, probably during the third quarter.

Tata Nexon Facelift

The manufacturer will showcase the Nexon facelift at the 2020 Auto Expo that will carry similar design changes as the Nexon EV. The Nexon facelift looks much mature and offers a grown-up look. The vehicle gets a new face with a new grille and bumper. Also, the overall exterior look has been tweaked. The engine options of the upcoming Nexon EV will remain similar to the current version of the car.

Mahindra XUV300 EV

Mahindra will showcase the upcoming XUV300 at the 2020 Auto Expo. It will take on the likes of Nexon EV in the Indian market and will be launched by early 2021. The XUV300 EV is likely to offer a range of around 300 km on a single charge.

Mahindra Thar

After getting to see numerous test mules of Mahindra Thar testing on the roads, we will get to see the production version of the upcoming vehicle at the 2020 Auto Expo. The all-new Mahindra Thar will be available in different versions including soft-top and hard-top variants. It will also get a new 2.0-litre diesel engine that will produce around 170 PS of power.

Mahindra XUV500

The XUV500 has been going on for long without a major update and the same is set to happen in 2020. Spyshots of the new XUV500 have already surfaced and they show that the SUV has a similar silhouette. In terms of body dimensions, the new XUV500 will be larger in size and will get an updated front end design apart from cabin upgrades. It will share the new 2.0-litre diesel engine with the Thar.

Mahindra Scorpio

The Scorpio has been one of the main products in Mahindra’s model lineup for nearly two decades now. It will get a generation update next year, something that was long due. The spy shots of the new Scorpio hint towards a more muscular design and the SUV will be larger in size too. The new-gen Scorpio will be underpinned by a new platform that will also be used on the new Thar. The exterior design will be on the lines of the current design but with enough changed to make it feel fresh. The cabin of the new generation Scorpio is likely to feature large touchscreen infotainment, automatic climate control and parking cameras among others.

MG Hector Plus

MG will showcase the 6-seater version of the Hector, which will get the Hector Plus moniker. The all-new SUV will get pilot seats in the middle row and an additional bench seat in the last row. The car will get powered by the same engine options and will get the same features too

Haval H2

Haval, a part of the Great Wall Motors in China will launch their brands in India in the coming months. It will take on the likes of the Hyundai Creta in the Indian market. It gets powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine that generates a maximum power of 150 PS and peak torque of 210 Nm. It gets a 6-speed manual and an automatic transmission as an option.

Haval H6

The Haval H6 will be positioned against the likes of Mahindra XUV500 and Jeep Compass in the Indian market. The all-new SUV will get a lot of features including cruise control, panoramic sunroof, a 9-inch touchscreen instrument and more. It also gets features like all-LED exterior lighting and looks quite premium.

Volkswagen T-ROC

This will be the first SUV to be launched by the German automobile giant in the Indian market next year. The compact SUV will take on the segment that presently comprises of vehicles like Jeep Compass, MG Hector, Tata Harrier and Mahindra XUV500. Volkswagen will position the T-Roc at a premium in the Indian market and the entry-level vehicle will cost around Rs 18-20 lakhs. The vehicle will get powered by the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and there will not be any diesel engine option for the vehicle.

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 Tiguan AllSpace

Volkswagen will launch the long-wheelbase version of the Tiguan SUV in the Indian market that will offer seven-seats. The vehicle will get an extra row of seat, which will make it similar to the Skoda Kodiaq. The Tiguan AllSpace will utilise the similar 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine that powers the regular Tiguan in the Indian market. However, it will be BS6 compliant. The feature list is expected to be similar to the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Volkswagen I.D. Crozz

Volkswagen will showcase the electric SUV I.D. Crozz at the 2020 Auto Expo. The vehicle will be showcased as the manufacturer’s strength in the electric vehicle department. It is based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform and it will get two electric motors mounted on the front and rear axles respectively. VW claims that the I.D. Crozz will offer a range of around 500 km on a single charge.

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Compact SUV segment is one of the most popular segment in India. This segment currently comprises of models like Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Ford EcoSport and Mahindra XUV300. Tata Motors’ Nexon is currently India’s safest car with 5 star Global NCAP crash test ratings. Nexon has been around for a while and is now due for an update as competition in the market is increasing. Tata Motors is working on a facelift for Nexon which is likely to be launched later this year. Here we have a video that shows how the upcoming Tata Nexon will look like and what all changes can we expect to see when it gets launched.

The video has been uploaded by AutoTrend TV on their youtube channel. The upcoming Tata Nexon is most likely to look like the Electric version that was unveiled a few weeks ago. According to video, Tata Motors will be launching the facelifted Tata Nexon on 22 January 2020. Unlike the EV version which will only be available in Teal colour, the normal Nexon will be available in different colour options that is normally gets. The grille on the upcoming Nexon will be completely redesigned and the grille will feature a plain gloss black band with Tata logo in the middle.

According to the video, upcoming Nexon will get projector type headlamps with LED DRLs as standard across the range. The interiors will get the tri-arrow design elemets on the dashboard and seats. However it will only be getting fabric seats instead of leather ones. Overall the layout of the interiors is likely to remain same in the upcoming Nexon.

The steering wheel in the new Nexon is bit different from the current model. It is similar to the one that we have seen in the Altroz premium hatchback. The Nexon will also get features like cruise control, auto wipers, automatic headlamps, semi digital instrument cluster, electric sunroof and an Xpress cool feature that will help to cool down the cabin faster.

It will continue to get the touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with other connected features where one can track the health of location of the car using a mobile app. Safety features like Dual airbags, ABS&EBD, ESP, Traction control, Roll over Mitigation, Hill Hold Assist etc will be standard across the range.

The upcoming Nexon will continue with the same 1.2L petrol engine and 1.5L diesel engine. These engine will be BS6 compliant to meet the upcoming emission norms. With all these updates in place it is quite evident that the Nexon 2020 will be expensive than the current version. But knowing Tata Motors we can expect a competitve pricing in comparison to the competition.

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Hyundai Creta is one of the popular SUV in the compact SUV segment. It is one those cars which has been in the country for a while but still does not feel outdated. The reason behind that is the fact that Hyundai kept on making minute changes to the car every now and then. It is infact one of the most feature loaded car in its segment. It is quite popular among modifiers as well. We have seen few examples of tastefully modified Creta’s in the past. Here we have one such Creta that has been modified to look more premium.

The video has been uploaded by VIG AUTO ACCESSORIES. The car in the video is an E variant, but does not look like one from the outside as it gets chrome grille which is standard to the higher trims only. It also gets fog lamps, LED DRLs at the front. No changes are made to the headlights and they remain in stock condition. Coming to the side, the main noticeable difference is the dual tone alloy wheels with red accents that matches with the colour of the car.

Other changes on the side include the chrome beading, chrome handle bars, door visors and roof rails. Outside rear view mirrors can now be folded and opened automatically. This feature is available in higher trims of Creta and the same set up is installed in this car as well. Coming to the rear, changes include LED tail lights with Audi style sweeping indicators and LED reflector lights as well. It also gets a chrome strip on the boot.

Modifications do not end there. The interior has been completely redone in this Creta. The whole cabin gets a cherry colour theme. The steering wheel, door pads, gear boot, seats, dashboard, floor mats and A,B & C pillar all get the same colour scheme. The door pads, steering, seat all are wrapped in custom leather. The gear knob in this Creta has been replaced with the one found in higher trims. The infotainment screen is the main highlight in the cabin. This Creta gets a huge Tesla like touchscreen infotainment system that shows all the essentials like audio, video player, reverse camera and so on.

Hyundai is currently is working on next-gen Creta and it has been spotted our roads couple of times. The Creta has already gone on sale in international market and is going by the name ix25. Next-gen Creta will be based on Kia Seltos platform and is likely to be launched later this year.

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Ford Endeavour is one of those car which can be called as one of the best looking SUV in the segment. Endeavour got a facelift and was launched backed in 2016 and recently it got some minor cosmetic changes to catch up with the growing competition in the segment. It is basically a full size SUV that competes with Toyota Fortuner, Mahindra Alturas and Isuzu MUX in the segment. Endeavour is not just about the looks. It is a capable SUV that can take you to all types of terrains. Recently Ford has released a video featuring the Endeavour that focuses of Exploring new places.

The 2 min video is called ‘Raastey’ or path. The video shows a valley with literally no road at all and it is quite clear from the video that it is a challenging terrain as there is no sign of civilization nearby. Then the video shows an Endeavour that is moving effortlessly through this uninhabited area with literally no roads at all.

The video is about ones who dare to charter their unique routes on the path of self-discovery. This awe-inspiring video pays a homage to the unwavering spirit of a true explorer who dared to go beyond what was expected of most. The video has been produced as part of their campaign ‘Discover More’. The video actually is so mesmerising visually that it wakes up the traveler inside everyone and wants us to go on a road trip.

The video wants us to discover more by taking the roads less traveled or may be to go to places that are yet to be explored in their SUV. It truly lifts up the spirit of a traveler.  The video also focuses on the capabilities of the Endeavour. The SUV is seen tackling all the difficult terrains like snow, loose gravel sections effortlessly.

The Ford Endeavour is available with two engine options, a 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine and a 3.2-litre diesel engine. While the 2.2-litre turbo diesel motor puts out 160 PS of peak power and 385 Nm of peak torque, The 3.2-litre 5 cylinder diesel engine is a lot more powerful. It produces 200 PS of peak power and 470 Nm of peak torque, both of which are class leading outputs. The 2.2L version gets option for both manual and automatic gearbox which powers the rear wheels whereas the 3.2L gets automatic transmission with 4WD. Soon, Ford will replace both these engines with a new, 2 liter-4 cylinder unit that makes 500 Nm of peak torque and gets a 10 speed automatic gearbox as an option.

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Ford EcoSport is the car that started the trend of sub-4 meter SUVs in the country. It has been in the country for a while now and it now competes with cars like Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300 and Hyundai Venue in the segment. Because of its SUV looks people often modify EcoSport to make it more appealing and to match personal preferences. Here we have one such Ford EcoSport which has been extensively modified both from outside and inside.

The video has been uploaded by Rahul Singh on his youtube page. As per the video, the EcoSport used in this video is a base variant that gets extensive modification work on the outside. The modification starts from the black wrap on the bonnet which adds to the muscular look on the SUV. The stock grille has been replaced with Raptor styled ones with Ford written on it. Front also gets an aftermarket skid plates with LED bar lights installed on grille and below number plate area.

Comig to the side noticeable change is the cool looking aftermarket alloy wheel, blacked ORVM and roof with cladding for rugged looks and protection. At the rear, EcoSport gets LED reflector lights with reverse light integrated in it. It also gets LED Pillar lights above tail lamp. The headlight gets masking at places and gets LED lights in them.

On the inside, there is a host of new additions made to the car. starting with the seat itself, it gets a custom made Nappa leather seat cover that gets a diamond cut design with red stitching. The whole cabin gets a black and red theme. There are LED strips running across the dash baord which elevates the look of the car at night.

Apart from the LED strip, car gets ambient lighting, starlit roof, 7D floor mat, door pads, matrix type welcome plates and so on. One of the highlights of this EcoSport is its sound system. For that it gets two sub-woofers – one 1500 watts and the other 1400 watts along with speakers installed on all doors. Video even shows how, excellent the sound quality of this setup is. According to the video, approximate cost of doing this modification job was around Rs 80,000 and some of the work was yet to be done. To sum it up, this is something a lot of Ford EcoSport owners who have the base trim of this compact SUV could consider.

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Mukesh Ambani, one of the world’s richest person is also known for his extremely luxurious line of cars. The Ambani family keeps on adding vehicles to their garage and last year, the family added quite a few luxury and sports cars including the Rolls Royce Cullinan, Tesla Model S and the Lamborghini Urus. In 2020, a new vehicle belonging to the Ambani garage has been spotted on the roads of Mumbai. The vehicle was reportedly bought during the wedding of Akash Ambani last year. However, this is the first time that the vehicle has been spotted on the roads.

This is the Rolls Royce Phantom Series VIII Extended Wheel Base (EWB). The base price of the vehicle on-road, Mumbai is Rs 13.5 crore. However, this is the price without any customisation option and we all know that Rolls Royce is known for their customised products. So we can safely say that the car in the Ambani’s garage is worth much more than Rs 13.5 crore, making it the most expensive known Ambani vehicle except for the heavily armoured bulletproof vehicles that are used by Mukesh Ambani. Rolls Royce offers over 44,000 exterior colours and other personalised designs.

The Rolls Royce Phantom VIII EWB is one of the most expensive Rolls Royce vehicles ever. The sedan was spotted on the roads of Mumbai and the pictures were posted by Car Crazy India. The pictures of the Rolls Royce Phantom VIII is the latest generation vehicle equipped with all the latest tech available.

 This latest-generation Rolls Royce Phantom utilises the new aluminium spaceframe platform, which Rolls Royce calls as ‘Architecture of Luxury’. It is lighter by 30% when compared to the predecessor. It is also one of the largest Rolls Royce ever but is 77mm shorter, 8mm taller and 29 mm wider than the predecessor.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII gets a larger 24-slat chrome grille, new LED projector headlamps with LED DRLs and LED tail lamps. The design inspiration comes from yacht and it gets a dual-tone shade that makes it look like a grand vehicle. The Rolls Royce Phantom Series VIII gets 130 kg of sound insulation that makes it one of the most silent vehicles in the world. Further, there are 6mm double-layered sound-proof glazing on each window.

Powering the massive Rolls Royce Series VIII EWB is a 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine that produces a maximum power of 563 Bhp and 900 Nm. The torque peaks at 1,700 rpm and it transfers the power to the wheels through an 8-speed satellite attached transmission system. The vehicle can do 0-100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds.

The brand has become quite popular in India and it currently offers a four-year service package and regional warranty on the Phantom, along with 24-hour roadside assistance support.

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A massive accident was reported in Chandigarh this weekend when a Toyota Fortuner flung into the air. The incident happened in Sector 37, Chandigarh and it was recorded in the CCTV cameras installed in the neighbourhood. The footage of the incident became viral on the Internet shortly after the accident.

The CCTV footage shows a speeding Toyota Fortuner coming down the street. However, at the T-Point, the Toyota Fortuner does not slow down and keeps on coming straight towards the camera. The SUV hits a solid platform and becomes airborne for a good 20-25 feet. The video footage also shows a few vehicles and two-wheelers passing the vehicle just in time.

The Toyota Fortuner lands on two cars parked in the neighbourhood. According to the reports, no one is injured in the incident except for the driver of the car, who was driving alone. The 25-year old driver was already suffering from health issues, which caused the loss of control.

The police officers who are investigating the matter said that the driver, who has been identified as Rajinder Singh suffered major seizures. This caused him to lose all the control over the vehicle and the SUV kept on going forward. Rajinder was taken for medical examination and the report revealed that there was no alcohol in his blood. The driver is currently in the hospital and is undergoing treatment. The family of the driver is with him. It is not known if the police have registered a case against the driver. The owners of the vehicles have registered a complaint against the driver for damaging their vehicles.

Having seizures while driving can be extremely dangerous. Automobiles are heavy machinery and one should get proper tests and health check-up before getting the vehicle on the roads. Losing control over the vehicle can cause massive accidents that can even turn fatal. Luckily, the streets were relatively empty where this accident took place in Chandigarh.

In the past, many accidents have happened due to the heart failure of the driver and similar seizures. Such incidents and medical condition are extremely scary, especially on the busy Indian roads, where an unmanned vehicle can bring havoc. There are clauses in the MV Act under which the people with serious health issues are not allowed to drive on the public roads. However, cops and people do not pay much attention to it and do not care about these laws much. In developed countries, there are health check-ups done on the driver before a driver license is issued to avoid any such issues. However, the Indian system may take years before such a provision starts. Till then, it is important to get proper health check-up before driving on the public roads.

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Tata will enter the premium hatchback segment in India later this month with the launch of the all-new Altroz. The premium hatchback will take on the likes of Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Hyundai Elite i20 in the market. Before the official launch of the all-new Altroz, a picture of the car with parked Baleno has been spotted. Here is how they look together.

Even though the all-new Tata Altroz will take on the Baleno head-on in the segment, it should be noted that the Altroz will carry an extremely competitive price tag, which will be an advantage for the upcoming car. Both the vehicles spotted together to give a fair idea on the upcoming Altroz and how attractive it will look on the public roads.

Dimension wise, the Tata Altroz and the Maruti Suzuki Baleno offer almost similar measurements. The Altroz measures 3,990mm in length while the Maruti Suzuki Baleno measures 3,995mm. The Tata Altroz is 10mm wider than the Baleno and measure 1,755mm compared to 1,745mm of the Baleno. Further, the Altroz is also taller than the Baleno and measures 1,523mm compared to the 1,510mm of the Baleno. However, the wheelbase of the Altroz is 19mm shorter than the Baleno. The Altroz measures 2,501mm while the Baleno measures 2,520mm.

The Tata Altroz is the first vehicle to be based on the ALFA platform of the brand. The same platform will also underpin many new vehicles in the Indian market including the upcoming H2X or Hornbill SUV and a premium sedan.

There is only a single picture of both the vehicles together and it compares the front of the car. The Tata Altroz offers a very sleek design compared to the Maruti Suzuki Baleno. However, the design of the vehicles is a subjective matter and it will be best decided by the buyers.

Initially, the Tata Altroz will be offered with two engine choices. There will be a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that generates a maximum power of 86 PS and peak torque of 113 Nm. It gets a 5-speed manual transmission and there is no automatic transmission available. The diesel variants of the Altroz will get powered by the 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine that is available with the Nexon. It generates a maximum of 90 PS and 200 Nm with the Altroz. Even the diesel engine gets a 5-speed manual transmission and there is no automatic option available. Tata, however, has clarified that they are working on the automatic versions of the Altroz and it will launch later this year.

The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is priced at Rs 5.58 lakhs for the entry-level variant and it is currently the best-selling vehicle in the segment followed by the Hyundai Elite i20. The Tata Altroz is expected to offer an extremely value-for-money price tag as they do with all their other models to attract the customers.

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Tata will launch the refreshed version of the Nexon in the Indian market later this year. Based on the design of the Nexon EV, the sub-4m compact SUV will get a new lease of life with updated exterior and interior. The updated Tata Nexon is expected to be showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo. Here are all the details that you want to know about the car.

The pictures of the brochure of the 2020 Tata Nexon were posted by SpideyBoy on T-BHP. Even though the front-end shot of the Nexon EV is not shown in the pictures, the glimpses show that the updated Nexon will look quite similar to the Nexon EV. However, we can see that there will be a few changes like a different grille.

The most interesting information revealed by the leaked document is the price hike. Due to the BS6 upgrade in the vehicle, Tata Nexon will become much more expensive. The vehicle will be now Rs 90,000 more expensive for the petrol variants. The diesel variants will get a price hike of about Rs 1.4 lakhs. These hikes are on the ex-showroom prices and will translate into much bigger amount when it comes to the on-road prices. The new price will make the Tata Nexon quite expensive, however, all the other vehicles in the segment are expected to receive a similar price hike.

Nonetheless, the cabin of the upcoming Tata Nexon also looks identical to the Nexon EV. It gets a new flatbottom steering wheel and a semi-digital instrument cluster. The major differences in the cabin of the regular Nexon and the EV version will be the blue highlights that seem to be absent from the regular version of the upcoming Nexon.

Tata will rejig the variants of the upcoming Nexon. It will not offer the XT+ variant anymore. The Nexon will be available in XE, XM, XMA, XZ, XZ+, XZA, XZ+(O) and XZA+(O). Even the base version of the upcoming Tata Nexon will be equipped with features including multiple drive modes – Eco, City and Sport. Other features in the base version include front power windows, rear parking sensors, projector headlamps, floating type roof, digital instrument cluster, and more. The mid-level XM variant of the Nexon will offer additional features like 3.5-inch infotainment screen, 4-speakers, Bluetooth, a connected app suite, remote control lock, rear power windows, rear power windows, roof rails and USB charger.

The top-end version will offer a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The vehicle will also offer voice command, voice alerts and other such features. The top-end XZ+(O) will also offer cruise control, automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, leather-wrapped steering wheel and more. The 1.2-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine options will continue to remain the same in the upcoming Tata Nexon.

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Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, the first sub-4m compact SUV from India’s largest carmaker has been around for quite some time now. While Maruti Suzuki is working to launch an updated version of the Vitara Brezza in the Indian market, the model has sold a record 500,000 units! Maruti Suzuki announced that the vehicle is one of the fastest-selling vehicles in the market and it has already sold 500,000 units in just 47 months.

The Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza made its debut at the 2016 Auto Expo. Since its launch, the model has remained on the top of the sales chart and even became the best-selling Utility Vehicle in the Indian market. In fact, the sales of the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza remained unaffected by the launch of new products in the segment like the Hyundai Venue.

Mr Shashank Srivastava, Executive Director (Marketing & Sales), Maruti Suzuki India Limited said,

Offering a complete package of class-leading features, stylish design, and outstanding fuel efficiency, the most awarded compact SUV, Vitara Brezza gained immense popularity within months of its launch. Designed and developed by the team at Maruti Suzuki using Suzuki core technology, Vitara Brezza struck the right chord with Indian customers. The 5 lakh unit sales in just 47 months is testimony of the customer’s increasing preference for stylish and feature-packed compact SUV. We extend our gratitude to our customers for their constant support. We are confident that Vitara Brezza will continue to win the hearts of customers across India.

The Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza is currently powered by only by a diesel engine option. However, the manufacturer has already announced that no diesel model will be available in the line-up once the BS6 emission norm comes into place. Maruti Suzuki is currently working on the new version of the Vitara Brezza, which will be a facelifted model and will get powered by a petrol engine option.

The upcoming Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza will get a new grille, new bumpers and new elements in the headlamps. The cabin will also get updated and will look modern. Also, Maruti Suzuki will add a slew of new features to the Vitara Brezza. However, the biggest change in the upcoming vehicle will be the addition of the 1.5-litre petrol engine that powers the Ertiga and the Ciaz in the Indian market. The 1.5-litre petrol engine in the sub-4m compact SUV will void any tax benefits, which will translate into a higher price. The upcoming Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza’s petrol variants will be priced similar to the current diesel variants of the vehicle.

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Tata will launch a slew of new and updated cars in the Indian market soon. Before the Auto Expo 2020, Tata will launch the updated version of the Nexon, Tata Tiago and the Tata Tigor in the Indian market. These facelifted models will be launched apart from the all-new Tata Altroz, which will also launch this month. Tata has officially revealed what the upcoming Nexon, Tiago and Tigor will look like and here are the details.

Tata Nexon facelift

Tata will launch the updated Nexon in the Indian market later this month and the manufacturer has started accepting the bookings for the car too. The Nexon facelift will be launched with a new grille, new headlamps, new alloy wheels, new tail lamps, new fog lamps, new bumper, and a tweaked overall look. The Nexon facelift will also offer a new cabin with new features like flatbottom steering wheel, updated dashboard, and new features like rain-sensing wipers, cruise control and automatic headlamps. The Nexon will be available with both petrol and diesel engine options and it will offer 8 variants in the market. Both 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol and 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine options will be available with the updated Nexon but due to the additional equipment to make it BS6 compliant, the price will increase by almost Rs 1 lakh for the petrol variants and Rs 1.5 lakhs for the diesel variants.

Tata Tiago facelift

The Tiago gets an update that makes it look inspired by the upcoming Tata Altroz. The Tiago gets new grille and bumper. Also, the car gets new tweaked headlamps that offer an overall updated look. The Tiago will also offer new alloy wheels and slightly updated cabin. The cabin gets body-coloured highlights on the dashboard, flat-bottom steering wheel, and more. The upcoming version gets updated colours including the new Victory Yellow. Tata will discontinue the diesel engine option because of the upcoming BS6 emission compliance. However, the 1.2-litre petrol engine will meet the BS6 compliance. It will offer both manual and AMT automatic transmission options.

Tata Tigor facelift

The Tigor gets a slew of updates, which are similar to the Tata Tiago. It includes a new grille, which gets the Horizonext design pattern. The headlamps of the upcoming Tata Tigor has been updated too while the tail lamp set gets slightly updated too. Tata has introduced new colour options with the BS6 compliant Tigor too. Other updates in the cabin include a new steering wheel and a dark theme dashboard. Overall, the car looks quite refreshing. Tata will again discontinue the diesel engine option from the Tigor and will only offer the 1.2-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine option, which will meet the upcoming BS6 compliance. The updated Tigor will be launched in the JTP version too.

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Tata Motors is all set to launch their premium hatchback Altroz in India later this month. It is one of the first launches from the home grown manufacturer this year. As it is a premium hatchback, Altroz competes with cars like Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Toyota Glanza, Hyundai elite i20, Honda Jazz in the segment. Tata Motors has released a couple of promo videos for the Altroz before the launch and here we have one such video starring Model /Actress Nora Fatehi.

The promo video from Tata Motors highlights or stresses on the ‘Gold Standard’ that the Altroz will set when it gets launched. It starts by showing the actress doing a photo shoot and later after finishing the work she moves towards the Altroz. She then gets in and starts driving the car and the video shows the exterior design of the Altroz in the video.

It shows how stylish does the Altroz look and focuses on elements like the headlamp, DRLs, front grille, rear and so on. Tata Motors want to set up a standard that none of the others in the segment has done before and want Altroz to be a car that the future car makers will look up to.The video then shows glimpses of the interiors like, the layered dashboard, ambient lighting on the dashbaord area, touchscreen infotainment system, push start button, AC controls and steering wheel with controls mounted on it.

Tata Altroz is based on the 45X concept that was showcased in Auto Expo in 2018. It is built on Tata’s Advanced Modular Platform (AMP). Altroz when launched will offer number of features like, Drive modes, 90 degree wide opening doors, 7-inch digital instrument cluster, Automatic rain sensing wipers and a wearable key that the competition does not offer at the moment.

Tata Altroz will be available in both petrol and diesel engine options. Altroz petrol will get a 1.2L naturally aspirated 3-cylinder engine producing 86 Bhp and 113 Nm of torque. The diesel Altroz will get a 1.5L turbocharged diesel engine producing 89 Bhp and 200 Nm of peak torque. Altroz will only be getting a manual transmission at the moment but might get a DCT gearbox in future. Tata Motors have already started taking bookings and will be launching the car on 22 January 2020.

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Toyota Fortuner is one of the most popular full size SUV in the country on sale in the country. It is popular among buyers for reasons like it’s intimidating looks and reliable engine along with a bearable maintenance cost. Toyota Fortuner is not just all show and go, it is a very capable vehicle on and off the road and we have featured articles on our website showing Fortuner’s capabilities in the past. Fortuner has been a very popular SUV in it’s segment ever since it’s launch and now with the second-gen Fortuner the  popularity has only increased. Here we have video that show how the Fortuner wold look like, if it were to be launched with a Coupe-ish design.

The video has been uploaded by SRK Designs The video shows a rendered image of current generation Toyota generation which gets a coupe design. The artist has completely changed the front of the SUV. Starting with the headlights, they are now placed on the bumper. They look similar to the one seen in Tata Harrier. Above that there is a LED DRL which meets the all black grille at the front. The bumper also gets a new skid plate and a bar at the front. all the chrome elements have been taken away from the front. Even the Toyota logo has been replaced with SRK badging.

Coming to the side profile of the car, first change that has happened are those rugged off-road tyres with all black alloys. The SUV looks a bit more raised and has cladding on all the  wheel arches. Coming to the top, the roof is pretty flat and start getting a slope after the C Pillar. The slope ends right above the tail lamp units. Due to this coupe design, the Fortuner can only seat 5 people now as the third row will lack headroom. Overall look of the Toyota Fortuner coupe is pretty fantastic and looks sport enough. There are only few SUVs that has integrated the coupe design into an SUV. One being the BMW X6 and the other Mercedes-Benz GLC.

Toyota has no plans to launch Fortuner in this avatar and is purely an outcome of artist’s imagination. Toyota Fortuner is powered by a 2.7L petrol and a 2.8L diesel engine. The petrol engine produces 164 Bhp and 245 Nm torque whereas the diesel engine produces 174 Bhp and 450 Nm of peak torque. The petrol powered Fortuner is not offered with a four wheel drive layout.

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Jeep compass is one of the highest-selling vehicle from the brand in our country and it competes with cars like Tata Harrier, Kia Seltos, MG Hector, Mahindra XUV500 and Hyundai Tucson in the segment. It is fairly equipped SUV in the segment, but one of the major convenience feature missing in the Compass as of now is the availability of a diesel automatic transmission. Currently the diesel engine with automatic transmission is only available in the TrailHawk version, which is way more expensive than the normal Jeep Compass. Jeep is now working on a diesel automatic version and is expected to launch in the market soon.

According Autocar India, Jeep will soon be launching an automatic transmission with diesel 4×4 variant. As per the report Jeep will bring in diesel automatic with their BS6 compliant diesel engine. As of now only the TrailHawk variant gets a BS6 compliant engine. The upcoming Jeep Compass 4×4 diesel automatic will be initially available in Longitude and Limited Plus variants.

The BS6 4×4 version will get all the features that are there in the current BS4 4×4 version. Compared to the BS4 Longitude variant, the diesel automatic variant will get some additional features like 7.0 inch touchscreen infotainment system, Dual-zone climate control, Cruise control, Rear view camera and dual tone upholstery. The diesel automatic transmission will initially be introduced in the 4×4 variants but will eventually make its way to the 4×2 trims as well.

Jeep 4×2 contributes to the major share of sales in the country at the moment and it would only help Jeep increase the sales if they launch the 2WD diesel version with the convenience of an automatic transmission. The Compass will continue to draw its power from a 2.0L, 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine. This time the difference would be that the engine is compliant to the upcoming BS6 emission norms.The engine will be mated to a 9-speed automatic gearbox which will generate 173 PS of power and 350 Nm of peak torque.

We can definitely expect a hike in price of Compass when the automatic gearbox with the BS6 engine gets launched. Report also suggests that Jeep India has plans to expand their product portfolio in the coming years and will also be considering the possibilities of manufacturing cars and SUVs in India to keep the costs down, as we are a price sensitive market.

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To stop the traffic miscreants in India, the cops sometimes take drastic steps on the road. In the past, we have seen rogue motorists driving with cops stuck on the bonnets of their vehicles for kilometres and times when vehicles did not slow down for the cops to escape the fines. Well, here is a new video that shows a police constable getting mowed down by a bike rider in Mumbai.

The incident happened on a relatively empty street in Mumbai. According to the video, three riders on a single bike were speeding through the street when a traffic constable came in front of them. Since they were on a high speed, they could not stop in time and hit the cop who had jumped in front of them to stop the riders. It seems like that the bikers had an intention to speed away from the police and escape any kind of fines but they could not avoid the collision at the last moment.

The reckless riding was caught on the CCTV installed on the road. The cop is currently in a hospital and is undergoing treatment for his injuries. However, the scale of injuries is not known. The bikers have been detained for trying to flee from the police constable.

It should be noted that there are many such incidents where the motorists in cars and two-wheelers try to flee from the cops. It creates a dangerous situation for themselves and the people around them.

At the starting of the video, the cop can be spotted walking on the middle of the road on a blind turn in the wrong direction. The three riders appear suddenly at high speed and in a bid to stop them, the cop jumped in front of them. The biker applied the brakes but due to the momentum, he could not slow down or stop the bike before the cop. It caused a severe crash between the two.

Even though it is important to stop the miscreants from getting away, this is purely a dangerous way of stopping the motorists on the road. Earlier, the authorities said that there should not be any chasing on the roads and online fines should be sent to the culprits to avoid any such incidents where people can get injured. This is not the first time that such an incident has happened. In the past, a female police constable was dragged by a lady on her scooter for several metres after the cop tried stopping her. There are several incidents where cops have been dragged on the bonnet of the cars. The cops should deploy more digital means like online challan system to overcome such hurdles.

There is no report of the bikers getting injured during the incident. Also, the cops have not said if they are going to put any charges on the reckless riders.

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Bajaj Auto has launched its first electrically powered two-wheeler in the Indian market. The Chetak EV has been launched at a price of Rs 1 lakh. It will take on the likes of Ather 450 in the Indian market and the deliveries will start soon in the Indian market.

The all-new scooter is available in two variants. There is an Urbane version, which is priced at Rs 1 lakh and a Premium version, which carries a price tag of Rs 1.15 lakhs. There are not much difference between the models though. The premium version of the Bajaj Chetak EV gets additional metallic colour options, a tan coloured seat, metallic-coloured wheels and disc brake in the front wheel. The Urbane version gets drum brakes at both the wheels.

Bajaj will initially sell the Chetak EV in Pune and Bengaluru. Later, it will be available in several other metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai. The brand will utilise the existing KTM dealership network of the brand to sell the electric scooters in the Indian market. Customers can book the scooters through the manufacturer’s official website. The booking price of the Chetak EV is Rs 2,000.

The Chetak EV is powered by a new 3.8 kW electric motor that generates a maximum of 4.2 kW. The 3.8 kW rating is the continuous rating of the electric motor. The power goes to the rear wheel of the scooter through a unique automatic transmission. Bajaj claims that the transmission offers Intuitive Kick Down mode that ensures an additional power. The Chetak EV can do 95 km in ECO model and 85 km in sport mode as per the claims.

It gets an IP67-rated waterproof Lithium-ion battery pack. There is a 3 year or 50,000 km warranty on the battery pack. Bajaj claims that the battery can be charged to 100% in 5 hours and about 25% in an hour. The cost of the charging unit is included in the value of the scooter and a trained technician will install it at designated places at home or office.

The Bajaj’s e-scooter gets feather-touch switchgear, full LED headlamp and a digital console. The scooter is made up of high-quality materials, which is why the price of the scooter is set to notch high than the rivals. Bajaj is offering one-year free data subscription with the Chetak that will allow the users to track the scooter and get updates via the dedicated mobile app available to the owners. The app can be used to check the charging status, battery status, location and also remaining battery level.

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