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The upcoming Mercedes-AMG CLE 63 will receive a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 petrol engine developing up to 593hp, senior officials at the division’s Mercedes-Benz parent company have confirmed. The decision reverses an earlier plan to give the hot new coupe and cabriolet the same 680hp plug-in hybrid drivetrain as the latest C 63 and GLC 63, due to slow sales of the sedan, estate and SUV.
Toyota launched the Urban Cruiser Taisor in India about a month back, with prices ranging between Rs 7.74 lakh-13.04 lakh (ex-showroom). While it’s too soon for sales figures, a quick check with dealers revealed interesting details.
Skoda is offering massive discounts and benefits during this month on the Kushaq midsize SUV and Slavia sedan. These include a cash discount, complementary 3-year/45,000km maintenance package and extended warranty (5 years or 1.25 lakh km), whichever is earlier. The CBU-only Superb sedan and the Kodiaq seven-seater SUV are not available with any official benefits.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The rate of guns stolen from cars in the U.S. has tripled over the last decade, making them the largest source of stolen guns in the country, an analysis of FBI data by the gun safety group Everytown found.
The new Mini Cooper has been relaunched, first and foremost, as an EV but does it capture the spirit of the original?
The Maruti Swift Thrill Chaser accessory pack has been priced at Rs. 30,000. This is one of the two accessory packages that were announced with the four-generation hatchback when it was launched on 9 May. The other accessory package is the Racing Roadster pack also priced at Rs. 30,000.
In the premium hatchback segment, there’s a close fight between Tata Altroz and Hyundai i20. While Baleno remains the top favourite, Altroz was ahead of i20 in FY24. However, with a lead of just 174 units, there’s scope to achieve better results. Altroz Racer can probably work its magic, as it will primarily target the i20 N Line model.
The average transaction price for a new car continues to hover at around $47,000. Automakers had the upper hand in the market with pandemic-induced constraints resulting in more demand than supply, but now that’s behind us. New car inventories are rising, especially at Nissan, which has a nearly 100-day supply of new metal. The company hopes that letting its dealers sell their 2024 models at a loss will help move more units.