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IRDAI has proposed to raise the TP premiums by 14.6 per cent for small cars not exceeding 1000 cc. The rates may go up from Rs 1,850 to Rs 2,120. For private cars falling between 1,000 cc and 1,500 cc, the premium can go up by 15 per cent to Rs 3,300 from the existing Rs 2,863. However, for luxury cars (with engine capacity of over 1,500 cc) TP premium might remain at Rs 7,890. (Representational image)

Proposal to raise third party premiums

Premium for two-wheelers below 75 cc is proposed to be Rs 482, up 12.8 per cent from Rs 427.

21 May 2019 12:52 AM

E-Class has sold over 41,000 units in India in over two decades and the Long Wheelbase E-Class has carved a niche of its own in the segment.

Mercedes-Benz launches Long Wheelbase E-Class; price starts at Rs 57.5 lakh

The petrol version is powered by a 1,991 cc engine delivering 197 horse power (HP) and comes in two variants.

20 May 2019 1:06 PM

Kia SP2i compact SUV spied testing; interior photographed for the first time.

Kia SP2i interior spied for first time

Large infotainment system likely to retain its position next to the instrument cluster, as on the concept.

20 May 2019 12:37 PM

MG has unveiled the Hector SUV in India and the first offering from MG looks promising.

MG Hector vs Jeep Compass: in pics

The Hector is bigger than the Compass in every dimension.

20 May 2019 12:04 PM

Xcent S Petrol is available with a cash discount of Rs 92,000.

Hyundai offering benefits of up to Rs 2 lakh

Hyundai is offering discounts on all cars except for the Creta SUV.

20 May 2019 10:07 AM

Carmaker is offering various benefits like cash discounts, 7.99 per cent rate of interest and other benefits on the Ameo and the Vento.

Volkswagen cars available with benefits of upto Rs 1 Lakh

Offers include cash discount, 7.99 per cent rate of interest and other benefits

19 May 2019 10:11 AM

MG Motor has taken the wraps off the Hector, its first product for India.

MG Hector Interior: in pics

The highlight of the cabin has to be the 10.4-inch vertically stacked touchscreen infotainment system.

18 May 2019 5:50 PM

Let’s see how MG Hector looks against the XUV500 in some detailed images.

MG Hector Vs Mahindra XUV500: in pictures

Here’s how the British SUV looks when it’s seen besides the XUV500 in images.

17 May 2019 5:05 PM

Hyundai is about to enter the sub-4m SUV segment with the Venue on 21 May 2019.

Hyundai Venue expected prices: Will it undercut Ford EcoSport, Mahindra XUV300?

With its launch slated in a few days, we estimate the Venue’s prices and compare them with its rivals.

17 May 2019 2:50 PM

Verna’s April demand is more than its average sale in the last six months.

Hyundai Verna, Maruti Ciaz most popular compact sedans in April 2019

The top three highest selling cars (Verna, Ciaz & City) continue to control more than 80 per cent of the market share.

17 May 2019 11:34 AM

MG Hector to reportedly get four variants - Style, Super, Smart and Sharp.

Leaked document reveals MG Hector’s variants, features and fuel efficiency

There will be four variants on offer and both petrol and diesel engines will be available across the range.

16 May 2019 7:17 PM

Later, the Balero will receive updates to comply with new crash test norms that are set to be enforced from 1 October 2019.

Mahindra Bolero to be updated for upcoming safety norms

The updated SUV is expected to go on sale before 1 July 2019.

16 May 2019 7:12 PM

Set to enter India with its SP concept-based SUV, Kia adopted a design philosophy that sets the tone for its future cars for more than a decade.

Top 3 milestones of Kia’s design revolution

We take a walk down memory lane to when it all started for Kia and how design has helped the brand.

16 May 2019 7:08 PM

BS6 emission norms will kick in in April 2020.

This XUV300 is powered by BS6 engine

Will go on sale by April 2020.

16 May 2019 7:02 PM

BX744 being developed specially for India. It is being developed by Ford alone.

Ford developing new sub-4 metre SUV for India

The SUV has been codenamed BX744 and will be launched in 2021.

16 May 2019 6:51 PM

A4’s front end receives tweaks like new headlights and a reworked front grille.

2019 Audi A4 facelift receives new headlights, new infotainment system

Audi has updated the hybrid powertrain options on the A4 for the global market.

16 May 2019 11:53 AM

W3 variant introduced under W5 variant; cheaper by Rs 58,000.

New variant makes Mahindra XUV500 more affordable; now priced from Rs 12.23 lakh

This variant only misses out on two features compared to the W5 variant; XUV 500 now more affordable than Tata Harrier.

15 May 2019 2:36 PM

Thanks to the updates it got recently, Alto’s sales in April 2019 exceeded its average sales over the last six months.

Maruti Alto, Renault Kwid most popular budget hatchbacks in April 2019

After seeing a substantial drop in sales figures in March, the Maruti Alto saw 20,000 sales in April 2019

15 May 2019 2:27 PM

Waiting periods for the Endeavour and Fortuner stretch up to three months in some cities.

Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour waiting periods stretch up to 3 months in May

While Ahmedabad and Gurugram have shorter waiting periods, buyers in Chandigarh, Pune and Hyderabad have to wait.

15 May 2019 1:44 PM

Skoda Superb’s Matrix expected to go on sale in India later this year.

Skoda reveals 2019 Superb’s Matrix headlamps, dynamic turn indicators

Also on offer will be new LED fog lamps and updated LED tail lamps.

15 May 2019 12:12 PM

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