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After months of speculations and multiple rounds of spy pictures, we have finally received the first official teaser image of the upcoming Citroen C3-based coupe SUV, the Basalt. The model is all set to be revealed tomorrow with an expected launch timeline in the second half of the year. This will be the fifth product by the French automaker in the Indian market and is expected to sit above the C3 Aircross SUV.
The Mahindra XUV300 facelift is inching closer to its official release in the coming months. The frequency of the spy shots of the updated XUV300 has spiked up recently and the Indian UV maker is yet to release any official teaser or announcement. As we wait for the brand to make the move, more spy images have emerged online revealing the production-ready shape of the upcoming XUV300 facelift.
At its annual conference where Volkswagen India reveals its product plans for the rest of the year, the German carmaker confirmed the launch timeline for its first pure EV for the country. The Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV crossover took to the stage and it was announced that we can expect it to be launched by the end of 2024, as a premium CBU import. Let’s explore everything that can be a part of the package once it lands on our shores. Exterior The Volkswagen ID.4 features a sleek design all around. With no radiator grille upfront, the Volkswagen logo takes center stage, surrounded by wraparound LED headlights that emphasize the car's aerodynamic shape. There are dynamic elements as well such as the air scoops on either end as well as the honeycomb air dam along the bottom of the front bumper.
Last week, we spotted some new Yezdi bikes at a dealer event. Now, some new videos have surfaced on the internet about the same event, providing us some new information about some more bikes, including factory custom versions of the Yezdi Scrambler and Yezdi Adventure.
Back in the mid-90s, there was a show called Viper on NBC featuring a crime-fighting chariot masquerading as a Dodge Viper. (Don’t worry, I missed all four seasons too.) Through the magic of 90s-era CGI, the Viper in the show transformed into a go-anywhere vehicle with an arsenal inside like a modernized K.I.T.T. from Knight Rider.
Hyundai was recently caught testing the all-electric version of the updated Creta in its home country, South Korea. It is expected to go on sale in India first considering it is based on the facelift which was launched in India. Notably, the Hyundai Creta gets a different design for other global markets.
Tata Motors is currently working on introducing multiple models for the Indian market this year. The Indian automaker plans to launch the Curvv, Harrier and Safari EV, and also the facelift version of the Punch ICE. The latter was recently spied on test for the first time since the launch of its EV counterpart.
Front-wheel drive? So unfashionable. So gauche. But so very misunderstood. And if there’s one car that forces you to understand the power of a tractive front axle, it’s the Honda Civic Type R. That doesn’t happen by accident. In the case of the Type R, it’s a culmination of iterative and almost invisible engineering. I got to explore these secrets on a race track, and dissect every detail in my home garage.