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Citroen launches all-new C3 in India, prices starting at Rs 5.7 lakh

Automaker Citroen India on Wednesday launched its all-new model C3 with introductory prices starting at Rs 5.7 lakh (ex-showroom). The company, which is a part of the Stellantis group formed by the merger of two global auto majors FCA and Groupe PSA, has forayed into the fast-growing sub-4 meter segment with its new offering. The C3 comes powered with a 1.2 litre petrol powertrain tagged between Rs 5.7 lakh and Rs 8.05 lakh. The company has introduced the model with two trims -- 1.2 Puretech 82 mated with five speed manual transmission and 1.2 litre Puretech 110 with six speed manual transmission. "With this launch, Citroen enters the mainstream B-hatch segment in India and we are confident the new C3's customised comfort USP will make it attractive and unique for consumers," Stellantis India CEO & Managing Director Roland Bouchara said in a statement. This is the first model from the company's C-Cubed family of vehicles that are designed and engineered in India, for Indians, he .

Maruti Suzuki launches new S-Presso with starting price at Rs 4.25 lakh

The manual variants of the model are priced between Rs 4.25 lakh and Rs 5.49 lakh while the trims with Automatic Gear Shift (AGS) are tagged at Rs 5.65 lakh and Rs 5.99 lakh.

Loaded with edgy presence and power, BMW X4 stands tall in its portfolio

The BMW X4, which picks up where the X3 left off, offers sportive handling, punchy acceleration as well as top-quality interiors

Hitch a ride on a fixed-rate car loan and shield yourself from another hike

But lenders can impose restrictive conditions on prepayment and foreclosure

Nitin Gadkari approves draft of Bharat-NCAP car safety rating system

Cars in India were so far following Global-NCAP; it is not immediately clear whether the new standardised Indian tests or the consequent ratings will be mandatory

How policy uncertainty, other factors made Ford pull the plug on its EV PLI

The decision comes as a blow for the 4,000-odd employees at Ford India's Maraimalai Nagar plant near Chennai and in Sanand, Gujarat

Size matters: Smaller cars ceding ground to bigger, pricey models

Share of entry-level cars (up to Rs 5 lakh) declines to 4-year low; those above Rs 10 lakh gain

1 in every 4 cars will have 5G connectivity by 2025, says Report

One in 4 cars will have 5G connectivity by 2025 that will make better use of real-time data transfer and fast cloud-car communication, among other improvements, a new report has shown.

Electric vehicle sales overtake diesel models for first time in Europe

Across 18 European markets - including the UK-more than a fifth of vehicles sold were electric

Skoda commences production of new version of SUV Kodiaq

Built on the MQB platform, the model further builds on its strengths of safety, driving dynamics, comfort, and technology, the automaker said in a statement.

Passenger vehicle wholesales down by 27% in October amid chip shortage

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India declined by 27 per cent year-on year in October with semiconductor shortage hitting production of automobile manufacturers

Interest of dealers not independent of vehicle manufacturer: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has set aside an order of NCDRC, which directed a car dealer to pay Rs 7.43 lakh compensation for deficiency of service over a misleading advertisement

Skoda Auto plans to set up 30 'compact workshops' pan-India by this year

The firm announced its plans to set up 30 'compact workshops' pan-India by this year for providing periodic maintenance and servicing requirements to its customers in the domestic market

Car review: The MINI Convertible, a pocket rocket for a sunny day

The MINI Convertible is a cheerful, easy ride even if it is a little heavy on the pocket

Car hacking is worse than carjacking

Hackers can control a car in motion and force it to accelerate or stop suddenly. They can change the radio station, turn off the engine and change the temperature setting inside

Govt extends mandatory installation of airbags in existing models till Dec

The road transport ministry has deferred by four months the mandatory installation of dual airbags for front seats in the existing car models a senior government official said.

Big Tech's car mania all about taking eyes off the road & on to the screen

Americans were behind the wheel for 307.8 hrs in 2016 - time not spent using apps on an iPhone, searching on Google, etc. Any firm able to free up that time will have a good chance of capturing it

Honda hopes new Civic hatchback to be basis for more efficient cars

Honda Motor Co unveiled its latest Civic hatchback designs on Thursday, with hopes that the all-new model will become a foundation for developing cars more efficiently

Finland start-up targets to remove car addiction, cut carbon emissions

MaaS Global says its app can fix urban congestion and reduce pollution.

Covid-19: Honda Cars advances maintenance shutdown of manufacturing plant

Honda Cars India on Thursday said it is advancing maintenance shutdown at its Rajasthan-based manufacturing plant by around ten days in the wake of second wave of Covid