According to a media report, Renault-Nissan is planning to develop a C-segment electric SUV for the Indian market. It could compete with the upcoming Hyundai Creta EV and the Maruti Suzuki eVX. The report states that Renault-Nissan had initially planned to introduce an entry-level A-segment EV in India. However, it has been cancelled in favour of a Creta-sized electric SUV. It is expected to be based on the CMF-B EV platform. The CMF-B architecture will not only be heavily localized to support m

BHPian wooka recently shared this with other enthusiasts. This is the second time I've had the issue of the 4xplore Knob simply failing to be lit up or engage no matter what's pressed. Rebooting the car doesn't help. There seems to be a recurring assembly / harness failure point. Today I drove from Noida to Dehradun with a slightly increased transmission noise, zero acceleration/movement when making a three point turn despite being in drive, and general lethargy. Also the tyres skidded doing 1 k

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon ProsA timeless design with loads of characterOne of the best offroaders on the planetGood build quality and abuse-friendly natureHighly customizable. You can go crazy with modificationsPunchy 268-BHP 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine is refined and smooth8-speed ZF automatic gearbox is competent and does the job well on / off-roadLoads of off-road tech (locking differentials, sway bar disconnect, full-float rear axle, etc.)Features list includes ADAS tech, front camera, new 12.

BHPian Maky recently shared this with other enthusiasts. It has now been six months since I purchased the Tiguan. Six glorious months. Every single day I've stepped into the car, every single drive has put a smile on my face. Whether a slow daily commute or those wonderful out-of-city blasts. Since I brought her home half a year ago I've put in about ~3,500 kilometres. Not as much as I thought I'd have run by now but life, routine and travels. I've written down the experience thus far in a manne

Bajaj Auto is gearing up to launch a new entry-level variant of the Chetak e-scooter next month. But images of the affordable variant have already leaked online. At first glance, the affordable variant of the Bajaj Chetak looks similar to the standard model. It is likely to be offered in a range of vibrant colours, including the bright blue seen here. It has a black apron, seat and grab handle and rides on black steel wheels. The entry-level variant of the Chetak gets a physical key with open cu

BHPian ash22 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Good Day People, One of my extended family members is looking to upgrade his 2016 WagonR AMT with a strict budget is around 17 lakhs, Chennai (on-road). Requirement:C-SUV.Petrol & Automatic onlyEasy on Maintenance.Will keep it for the next 10 years.Use case:Mostly with a daily commute of 20 Kms office commute within the city.Once a month a drive to native around 300 kms to&fro from ChennaiSuggested Vehicles:I suggested Elevate V CVT and G

BHPian MadinMumbai recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Lemons are a part of life. If you are unfortunate enough to get one it can be quite frustrating. Often these are discussed here and invariably the advise is to sell the lemon and move on. I can't help ponder the moral dilemma - when you sell a lemon doesn't the buyer get the short end of the stick? Or does the buyer, because it's a second sale, and possibly a lower set of expectations, factor in the compromised product? Does one tel

BHPian Mgup564 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Here in Dubai, there is a guy who has a Ferrari and every morning, he starts it up. It's a V8 but a Ferrari V8 sounds so very different to other V8s. Doesn't have that heavy burble that a V8 usually has. And has a most lovely sound. It's a pleasure to hear it every morning. This got me thinking about what could be the best-sounding engines out there. My personal favourites:180-degree Ferrari V12 from the Ferrari Testarossa/512Ferrari V8

Mahindra is gearing up to reveal the new XUV 3XO on April 29. The carmaker has released another teaser ahead of the official unveiling, providing a glimpse of the interior. Mahindra has given the XUV 3XO a major design overhaul both inside and out. The latest teaser reveals a more modern cabin with a free-standing touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster and a new 3-spoke steering wheel. The compact SUV will also get features like automatic climate control, a Harman Kardon s

BHPian dkaile recently shared this with other enthusiasts. So after nearly 8625 km and 8+ years, it was time to once again service the bike. My trusted technician was called in from Delhi and was all ready to get started. The service, as I had mentioned earlier is a 3-hole service...lolz, as it involves draining oil from 3 separate holes. 1st is the main crankshaft or engine oil - which takes in 3 quarts, 2nd is the Transmission or gear oil - 28 ounces or approx 1 quart and 3rd is the Clutch or

BHPian Jeroen recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Sirion Maiden Voyage Day 1: We brought Sirion home! Last Sunday afternoon, Mrs D. and I set off for the marina which has been Sirion's home port for the last 13 years. We had decided to stay on board Sirion the evening before her maiden trip. We had to cast off, really early and we wanted to get settled in and put all our gear away. In the end, this turned out to be a good decision. Because this was the first time we would sleep, eat, an

A new Consumer Report study has come up with a list of the cheapest and costliest to maintain car brands, calculated over 10 years of ownership. The overall results show that Tesla has the lowest maintenance cost over 10 years of ownership. However, on the opposite end are German brands like BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz & Porsche, which have the highest maintenance costs. Steven Elek, Program Leader for Auto Data Analysis, Consumer Reports, stated, The difference to maintain a car on average between

Bangalore-based EV startup, Ultraviolette Automotive, has announced the launch of the F77 Mach 2 - an updated version of its high-performance electric motorcycle. It is available at an introductory price of Rs 2.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The Ultraviolette F77 Mach 2 is available in three variants: Airstrike, Laser and Shadow. The first 1,000 customers can avail of the introductory pricing. The F77 Mach 2 Recon has been priced at Rs 3.99 lakh. The F77 Mach 2 uses a 10.3 kWh battery pack to power an

The first images of the Bajaj Pulsar NS400 have leaked online. The latest images reveal some interesting details of what is said to be the Biggest Pulsar Ever. The images seem to have been captured in Bajaj's own yard inside the factory. Fresh off the assembly line, the Pulsar NS400s featured in these images have been wrapped in bubble wrap, ready to be transported to dealerships across India. The images reveal an aggressive design with lightning bolt-style LED DRLs and a single projector headla

BHPian Jeroen recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I decided to remove the aft shocks on my Spider and see if I could adjust them. The aft shocks are a little bit more complex to remove than the front ones. Here you see the top of the shock, inside the boot. Obviously, the bottom part is attached to the trailing arm using a double nut. To get better access I also removed this little black canister in the boot. It is part of the emission system. It's also fragile after all these years. Be

BHPian aviator1101 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Introduction This ride was meant to be undertaken before I finally left this part of the country. Professional commitments kept forcing me to postpone the dates and this was the final window which was available to us before the proper onset of monsoons in the North East. As such, the weather in this part of the country is unpredictable at any time of the year. Initially, five persons were planning to go for the ride. But, due to var

BHPian HatchMatch recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Greetings everyone, After a considerable hiatus, I am pleased to be re-joining this platform to share an enriching experience I recently had the privilege to partake in at the New York Auto Expo'24. This event served as a confluence for automotive aficionados and industry enthusiasts alike, showcasing a diverse array of vehicles from established manufacturers to budding enthusiasts. The Expo proved to be an impressive spectacle, feat

BHPian abirnale recently shared this with other enthusiasts. This happened today. Just another day in #NammaBengaluru. There was this large pothole/under-construction lane and the Brezza front left tire got stuck in it. The car was simply going forward and without any signs, the front tire just sank in - that's what it looked like. It was a very deep hole. The rear-right tire went up in the air. I approached the vehicle in that narrow lane from the opposite side in order to cut the traffic and m

BHPian TorqueMonster recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I've always dreamed of owning a sports car. Playing Forza for the first time, made me decide that if I were to get a car, it would be a Red Ferrari 458 Italia. But with time, common sense and monetary constrains, I had to look into more humble suggestions, and nothing else could catch my eye more than a red VW Polo, specifically GT TSI. Contrary to what I would have wanted, I now have a Grey CL500 Jeep lying around in my garage. W

BHPian autoskool recently shared this with other enthusiasts. It's been ages since I've been active on this forum, but I'm happy to see an enthusiastic set of YETI owners holding on to their pride and joy. I vividly remember seeking the help of members of this very forum when I was in the process of getting my example, back in mid-2012. 12 years and 136,000 kms later and I'm happy to report that she still puts a smile on my face, everytime I get behind the wheel. I'm glad that I splurged on the

Xiaomi recently entered the global electric vehicle industry with its SU7 electric sedan. Deliveries for the Xiaomi SU7 have begun, and as per earlier reports, the EV currently demands a 7-month waiting period. Now, during a recent live stream, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun, stated that the company is overwhelmed with the response to the SU7. The CEO commented that demand for the electric sedan is 3 to 5 times what Xiaomi expected. This seems to be thanks to the fact that the Xiaomi SU7 undercuts the price

The Honda Amaze has been awarded a 2-star rating by Global NCAP. The car scored 27.85 points out of 34 for adult safety and 8.58 points out of 49 for child occupant protection. In the frontal impact test, the Amaze offered good protection to the head and neck of the driver and passenger. Chest protection was rated as adequate for both front occupants. The driver and passenger's knees showed marginal protection, while their tibias showed good protection. The Amaze offered good protection to the h

BHPian LONG_TOURER recently shared this with other enthusiasts. The various issues with the Tucson after the catalytic converter replacement at 21k kms seem to persist even after the vehicle has covered over 51k Kms since its purchase in January 2021. Such experiences coming from a reputable brand like Hyundai with their flagship product have led me to conclude that Hyundai technicians are not competent in diagnosing their CKD products, nor do they keep adequate spare parts in case of malfunctio

Bajaj Auto is exploring the possibility of hydrogen-powered 2-wheelers under its Chetak brand. If everything goes to plan, Bajaj could become the first Indian brand to introduce a hydrogen engine in the market. Bajaj recently appointed Abraham Joseph as Managing Director of its electric vehicle subsidiary - Chetak Technology Ltd (CTL). In a statement announcing the leadership changes, the company said, CTL will explore the potential of hydrogen vehicles, further expanding Bajaj Auto's ability to

BHPian bijims recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Finally got my Ola S1 Pro delivered on the day of Maha ShivaratriDelivery experience & the good, bad & uglyAfter almost 3 months of deliberation, several queries, questions, test rides, and price quotes taken, I finally bought the OLA S1 PRO GEN 2 on my birthday and got the delivery on Maha Shivaratri Day. The Experience Centre staff told me that my vehicle was ready to deliver at around noon, and I told them I would take delivery around

Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off the all-new electric G-wagon. The new electric G-wagon, officially called 'G580 with EQ Technology', retains the iconic boxy design of its ICE counterparts. The front design gets a gloss black panel with four horizontal vents flanking the three-pointed star at its centre and an LED strip circling the entire panel. Other design elements include a slightly raised hood, air vents on the rear wheel arches, 'EQ' badges, circular LED headlights, LED taillights and

BHPian Omkar recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Most of us who spend a lot of time on the road, are aware of the fact that things can be extremely unpredictable. Even if you are a cautious driver and drive defensively, you cannot control how others drive. Getting to the point of this thread, I was recently involved in an accident and wanted to know how BHPians would've handled the same situation. The Accident On the recent Holi weekend, I was driving to Alibaug from Mumbai in my Swift.

Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles has introduced several mechanical updates on the Jawa Perak. The 2024 model gets significant enhancements to its engine aimed at improving performance and refinement. The company has made micro geometry modifications to the gear tooth, which is said to have resulted in superior meshing quality, reducing the NVH levels. The new gearbox covers are also said to improve the NVH characteristics of the bike. The 2024 Jawa Perak now features a new crankshaft that is said to reduc

BHPian audioholic recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Our 2020 Innova Crysta pre-facelift did not have Apple CarPlay and a few months after we purchased it, they decided to launch a facelift with a completely new head unit with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Had earlier planned to change the head unit to the facelift version but realised the entire wiring was different and it was not a direct fit. Only one installer in Goa has done this so far and has worked with their own custom conne

Isuzu is gearing up to launch the 2024 V-Cross facelift in India. The company has released a teaser revealing some of the features that will be available on the updated model. The 2024 Isuzu V-Cross is expected to receive several changes on the exterior as well as inside the cabin. Let's start with the outside; the pickup truck will get reworked front and rear bumpers, new body side cladding and a revised front grille. It could also sport dual-tone alloy wheels. The new V-Cross will have a dual-

BHPian dkaile recently shared this with other enthusiasts.My son buys a Skoda Scala in Ireland (13th Jan 2024)So my son had completed nearly a year in his first job as an engineer with a top construction firm in Europe. Though he had been offered a company car from day 1, he did not have a European driving licence to own one. So after 4 failed attempts he finally got the Irish (EU) driving licence in September last year and has been looking at opportunities to own his own first car since then. I

The Mahindra Bolero Neo has been awarded a 1-star safety rating by Global NCAP. The SUV scored 20.26 points out of 34 for adult safety and 12.71 points out of 49 for child occupant protection. According to the test report, the Bolero Neo offered marginal protection to the driver's head in the frontal impact test. The passenger's head showed good protection. The driver and passenger's necks showed good protection, while chest protection was rated as weak and adequate, respectively. The driver and

BHPian ringoism recently shared this with other enthusiasts. The car is running great, and doing frequent local duty. Still love this car. It needs the wipers fixed (the linkage broke recently), and a couple of interior door handles, otherwise really is just a get-in-and-go-anywhere-anytime type vehicle. With the self-starter rebuild 1.5 years ago, it fires up so easily on cold Himalayan mornings. In general, the ancient N/A DI with its heavy flywheel idles smoother than the CRDe. Just a great c

BHPian Enigmatic recently shared this with other enthusiasts. 1500 KM Update! Overall it has been a smooth journey so far. I haven't been able to drive the Safari much and it is mostly being used for daily office duties (approx. 10 kms in total). Listing down the positives and negatives so far: Positives:After Sales Service. I know it is shocking to read Tata ASS as being a positive point for the Safari (I too am surprised). However, credit where credit's due, the Tata ASS has been nothing short

JLR has released the first set of official images of the upcoming Range Rover Electric. In these images, the prototype EV can be seen testing in the Arctic Circle without camouflage, giving us a glimpse of what to expect from the brand's first all-electric SUV. The Range Rover Electric will make its global debut later this year. It will go on sale in multiple international markets, including India, sometime in early 2025. JLR opened the waiting list for the Range Rover Electric in December 2023

BHPian turbospooler recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Review so far: My family loves this reliable workhorse. The sheer comfort one experiences in this due to its smooth powertrain and decent suspension really makes it the first choice. We have been able to plan longer and farther trips due to the Hycross. We have completed 13,000 kms in this as Jazz is our daily driver and Beast makes for the perfect road trip car. The mileage is great. In the city, I get 18-20 km/l and on highways,

BHPian aviator1101 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Observations after a 1460 km ride over 5 days Just came back from a ride to the hills of Arunachal Pradesh. Took Bagheera to its home ground. Total distance travelled : 1460 kms. A mix of cruising on 4-lane and 2-lane highways, mild off-roading on broken country roads, mountain twisties, steep up slopes and down slopes, slush, gravel, unpaved rocky surface, name a thing and it was present in the recipe with mild to heavy rains as an

Aston Martin has launched the 2024 Vantage in India at Rs 3.99 crore (ex-showroom). The sports car has received several upgrades, including a revised engine. The 2024 Vantage is powered by an updated 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that develops 656 BHP and 800 Nm. That's 153 BHP and 115 Nm more than the outgoing version. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, which sends power to the rear axle. According to the company, it can sprint from 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and has a

BHPian parrys recently shared this with other enthusiasts. So Tanners Pride is working on a custom piece for the Interceptor 650 tank. This is how the first rough draft was. This was cut only for measurements, so we could decide what needs to be tweaked. My suggestion was the yellow line. That area also needs to be covered / protected. This would be placed on the tank using magnets, so we can wash the tank / bike effortlessly by simply getting this protector off. I am hoping the final output wil

Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) has unveiled what is reportedly China's first supercar, the Hyper SSR. As per reports, the Hyper SSR is an all-electric supercar with a price tag starting at around $230,000. GAC recently spun off 'Hyper' as a separate sub-brand offering performance-based models. The SSR is the first model under the newly formed sub-brand and is an acronym for Super, Sport, Race. The supercar from China will be available in three variants: Hyper SSR, Hyper SSR Sprint & Hyper SSR

BHPian bullitt1 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. It's tough when asked to keep hands off the steering wheel for a while (recovering from shoulder issue) and let cars like Compass and Ecosport idle. It was bit agonizing as I had to put off few drives and find some salvation and in comes the Bronco RC Crawler. It's a 1/18 scale RTR (ready to run) electric 4wd offroad from Traxxas. Sourced from RC World, Malaysia for RM740 discounted from RM 870 (apprx 13k INR) when my wife was on offic

BHPian thomahawk recently shared this with other enthusiasts.MG ZS EVThe very next day I got the service done, I took my family for a test drive of MG ZS EV since I had to get that thought out of my system. I knew this would be a financial blunder, but I needed my peace of mind. On my way to the MG showroom, I visited the service center again to get a tentative date for the taillamp assembly replacement. The service manager asked me if I could drop the car again to check out the charging issue -

BHPian hoopsandbhp recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Horrendous experience with the Hyundai Venue after just 3 years (66k KM) tl;dr, Our Hyundai Venue (2021) broke down on the road 3 times in 30 days due to gear not falling into place (same problem in all 3 occurrences) and we are officially fed up with Korean cars. We are buying Honda Elevate ZX CVT and exchanging the Venue. Event I (24th February, 2024): It all started on a normal drive while reaching home after almost 100KM of a dr

The 2024 Kia Carens was recently evaluated by Global NCAP. The car was awarded a 3-star rating for adult safety and 5 stars for child safety, improving on its previous score. According to the crash test report, the Carens offers good head protection to the driver and passenger's head in the frontal impact test. The protection offered to the driver's neck was weak, while the passenger's neck received good protection. Driver's chest showed adequate protection and passenger's chest showed good prot

Austria-based Brixton Motorcycles has announced its entry into the Indian market. The company has partnered with KAW Veloce Motors to set up a manufacturing unit and a distribution network in the country. Brixton plans to launch four models in India this year. The bikes are being developed at the brand's Austrian design centre and will be manufactured at a new facility in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Brixton and the KAW Group also plan to set up a Research and Development (R&D) centre in India. It wil

EV maker, Polestar, has unveiled its very own smartphone. The 'Polestar Phone' as it is called, carries forward the same minimalistic design approach as the brand's electric vehicles. It features a clean back with the Polestar logo at the centre and the 'Polestar Phone' tag on the lower part. The smartphone itself runs on Android OS and, as per reports, is said to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen chip with 16 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage space. The phone also features a 50 MP, 13 MP and 10 MP c

BHPian ruskinash recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hello folks, having recently transitioned from my faithful Scorpio, a loyal companion of 13 years, to the sleek i20, the adjustment has been more than just a change in vehicle preference. While I intended to hold onto the Scorpio for as long as possible, an unexpected wrist injury altered my plans, necessitating a switch to an automatic hatchback for ease of driving. However, the transition didn't unfold quite as expected. Moving from

BHPian Dr.Vikas recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Update The headliner in my SnowMan had lost the entire inner sponge lining and so it has got detached over the age. Obviously the fabric material was due for the replacement as soon as it started sagging some 4-5 months ago. We know, it's quite a common issue with VAG cars. First I enquired with the ASC here but was confused to learn that instead of just going for the replacement of the fabric material, they would replace the entire mo

BHPian surjaonwheelz recently shared this with other enthusiasts. When the Rescuer needed to be Rescued! Couple of weekends ago, my wife went out on her Activa OG for some errands nearby. I received a call that it's not starting, I told her to continue with her local shopping, and I'll be there. I had done my routine wash (bucket) and shine of my Interceptor and fired her up to go out. At the first turn, when I pulled in the clutch and slotted the next gear the bike died on me. I was laughing, n

BHPian Chugh_H recently shared this with other enthusiasts: Sharing a small update on my GTX+ DCT I have now completed 7500 km with my car and by the end of this month, I am expecting to add another ~2000 km to my odo. I have enjoyed the ownership so far, car has been a joy to drive within city limits as much as it is on the highways. I am satisfied on most accounts (yes, even suspension) except for that one back-of-the-mind feeling that in case of an unfortunate crash, the body structure could