Maruti Suzuki launched the fourth generation Swift in India on May 9. The hatchback is priced from Rs 6.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Maruti is also offering two accessories packages - Thrill Chaser and Racing Roadster, which cost an additional Rs 30,000. The accessory packs include a special key cover and cosmetic add-ons for the doors, bonnet, mirrors and bumpers, as well as interior bits for the seats, door panels, dashboard and centre console. Customers can order the accessories online via the Maru

According to reports, USA President Joe Biden could soon be quadrupling the tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. As per reports, the tariff, which is currently 25%, could be increased to 100%, nearly eliminating a chance for the Chinese EVs to enter the US market. The revised tariff is expected to become official in the coming week. In addition to EVs, the tariff could also apply to batteries and solar panels from China. President Biden also reportedly stated, For too long, the Chinese governme

During an interview, Federico Foschini, Head of Sales & Marketing at Lamborghini, stated that the carmaker will find a way to retain the iconic V12 powertrain for the future. When asked about the use of synthetic fuels to power a V12, Foschini stated, Synthetic fuels are something we need to seriously consider because if all of a sudden we can't make combustion-engined cars any more, we need to find a way to still be Lamborghini. It won't change how versatile we want to be with our model powertr

BHPian Rehaan recently shared this with other enthusiasts. After a recent service, I felt like the throttle had become oo sensitive. Bumps on the road would result in a slight twist of the wrist -- resulting in the respective lurch forward from the engine due to the throttle input. It became clear that this was simply a throttle cable adjustment issue, where there simply wasn't enough back-forth play left in the throttle cable. The fix was fairly simple, and a similar procedure could be applied

According to media reports, Mercedes-Benz is said to be retreating to ICE vehicles for the foreseeable future. The move comes amidst the weakening sales of electric vehicles. The German luxury carmaker had previously announced its ambitious plans to become an EV-only brand at the end of the decade. However, company CEO Ola Kallenius has now confirmed that Mercedes-Benz will continue to make ICE and hybrid vehicles well into the 2030. The carmaker received disappointing order numbers for its prem

BHPian ron178 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Those of us who've been following Global NCAP's safety ratings for a while now know they overhauled their assessment protocols in July 2022, adding more crash and safety tests than before. (Related thread) But this thread is about one specific but significant clause in Global NCAP's new criteria that I think makes no sense. Allow me to explain why. (There are other threads to discuss the new tests as a whole or opinions about the organis

BHPian shyamg28 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. So...I've been using the Maxto M3S for the past 2 years. So have about 5 others in my apartment. I have been using the non-stick clamp for a while but it broke recently so I've switched over to the sticky one which also comes with the box. Instructions on how to pair it with other Maxto or non-Maxto devices. Yes...it's complicated! I have seen similar designs on other devices too though. The first time you do this, it can be a downrigh

BHPian imsatt recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Why I Chose the Honda City Over Others Requirements:Reliable car (preferably Japanese, Toyota, Honda, or Suzuki)Automatic transmission (No AMT).Comfort:Shouldbe very comfortable for4people.Budget: 12-15 lakhs. 5. New car only (used was not an option).Test Drive Experience:Took a test drive of the Brezza Delta AT. I was okay with the pull, although its engine specs offer the least horsepower and torque among allother1.5L engines.The Grand

FADA has released the vehicle registration data of luxury cars for April 2024. Mercedes-Benz has come out on top with 1,522 units sold, followed by BMW and Jaguar Land Rover, which have sold 1,185 units and 256 units, respectively.Luxury carmaker sales for April 2024:Mercedes-Benz - 1,522 units, up from 1,238 units in April 2023BMW - 1,185 units, up from 923 units in April 2023Jaguar Land Rover - 256 units, up from 170 units in April 2023Volvo - 139 units, down from 158 units in April 2023Audi -

The list of the top 10 best-selling cars in India in April 2024 consists of models from Maruti, Tata, Hyundai & Mahindra. The top 3 positions are occupied by Tata & Maruti (Punch, WagonR & Brezza). The Maruti Dzire sits in the 4th spot, while the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th positions have been secured by the Fronx, Baleno, Ertiga & Eeco, respectively. The Hyundai Creta is in 5th place, while the Mahindra Scorpio is in 6th position.The top 10 cars sold in April 2024:Tata Punch - 19,158Maruti WagonR -

Tata Motors has launched three new variants of the Nexon. The introduction of the new entry-level petrol and diesel variants has dropped the base price of the Nexon to Rs 8 lakh (ex-showroom). The Nexon is now available in Smart (O) Petrol priced at Rs 8 lakh and Smart+ and Smart+ S diesel trims that cost Rs 10 lakh and Rs 10.60 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively. Tata Motors has also slashed the prices of the Smart+ and Smart+ S petrol variants by Rs 30,000 and Rs 40,000, respectively. The Smart+

Kia has filed a new trademark in India for the 'Kia Syros' nametag. Latest reports suggest that the upcoming Clavis compact SUV could called Syros at launch. As per the trademark filing, the Kia Corporation applied for it on March 19, 2024, and it was 'Accepted and Advertised' on April 29, 2024. The new compact SUV is expected to be launched in India by the end of this year. It will be positioned between the Sonet and Seltos. Spy images suggest that the Clavis / Syros is likely to get features l

BHPian libranof1987 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. We recently visited the drive-in cinema, purely for the experience, than the movie itself. Here are our observations: Pros:Very well managed and organizedDecent food options, and clean restroomsThe experience can be pretty fun, you can make a picnic out of it, or have a private date within the carDecent projection quality, and sound through the car stereoCons:Poor acoustics if you're outside the carA lot of people inadvertently ste

Thanks to the Team-BHP fan (she prefers to remain anonymous) who sent these videos and images in. Heartfelt gratitude for sharing them with other enthusiasts via this Team-BHP share page.This is regarding the article you posted on 6th March 2024 which was then also covered by some news channels. The same incident happened with us and the police have been of no help. Please find below the exact recount of what went down with us. The incident took place between 12.30 and 1.30 am on the 23rd of Mar

BHPian Samba recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Yesterday, I took my Jimny to Jyote Nexa for the 2nd service. These guys did a good job in servicing the vehicle, and I asked them to replace the engine oil too. Now coming to the main point. When the car was raised on the lift, I went underneath to make an underbelly inspection. I noticed that there were scratch marks on the propeller shaft, which under extreme articulation or load, rubbed the underbelly of the car. I just used the car f

According to a recent leak, Tata Motors is likely to launch the Altroz Racer next month. The sporty hatchback will go on sale in early June. The Altroz Racer first broke cover at the 2023 Auto Expo. It was revealed once again at the Bharat Mobility Show earlier this year. The Altroz Racer is expected to lock horns with the Hyundai i20 N Line. It features a sporty exterior in a dual-tone colour scheme with racing stripes and black alloy wheels. Inside, the Altroz Racer will get a 10.25-inch touch

BHPian nikhilarni recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Two-month ownership update. Clocked in about 900 odd miles of city driving averaging about 21 mpg. I'd say not bad for the hilly terrain of Pittsburgh with all city driving, stop-go traffic conditions, and short distances. The ride quality is smooth and fairly quiet. Not as quiet as the GLC though. Nothing to really talk about. It does its job. As I continued to play around and get familiar with the settings of the Palisade, I wasn't

Ola Electric has commenced customer deliveries of the S1 X electric scooter across multiple cities in India. The Ola S1 X was launched in August 2023. It is positioned below the S1 Air in the company's e-scooter line-up and is available with three battery options - 2 kWh, 3 kWh and 4 kWh, priced at Rs 69,999, Rs 84,999 and Rs 99,999 (ex-showroom), respectively. The S1 X comes equipped with a 4.3-inch LCD instrument console instead of a touchscreen. It gets features like cruise control and app co

BHPian rajeevsulu recently shared this with other enthusiasts.18000 km upThe journey400 days after taking delivery of the Thar RWD Diesel manual, I hit the 18000 km mark today. It has been a journey of fun. I knew what I was getting, and, I also knew what I had to change, thanks to the forum.The changesAvo suspensionThe stock suspension was swapped out to the AVO Suspension by ARKA Motorsports, Coimbatore. It is a 3-hour exercise and this was done when the Thar had done 4500 kms. I knew what the

In the 1970s, the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) enforced the use of flame retardants in the foam of car seats. This was done to prevent/slow down the spread of fire in vehicles. However, according to media reports, the fire retardant compound in car seats may increase the risk of cancer in human beings. The National Toxicology Program is currently investigating the fire retardant compound for being potentially carcinogenic. In fact, two of the fire retardants used in the

BHPian dkaile recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Brake Oil / Coolant / Fuel Filter Service - 40479 kms - 10-04-2024 I was having NO issues, however it had been 12 years since either the Brake Oil or the Coolant had been changed. The service manual specifies that the Brake Fluid should be changed first in the 3rd year and subsequently every 2 years. The Coolant, they say, is LIFELONG, but I decided to get it changed anyway - So off we went to try the local Meerut Skoda dealership -Brite

BHPian Scarlet_Rider recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Attended the FCB meeting last Sunday. Here are pictures from the meeting. It was great catching up with Arun and Karthik. Continue checking out BHPian Scarlet_Rider's photos for more insights and information.

According to media reports, Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schafer has stated that its popular hatchback, the Polo, could continue to be on sale for at least another five years. In 2022, Schafer stated that it made no sense to offer small cars beyond the EU7 emission regulations as it would have added anywhere between 3000 - 5000 GBP to the cost of a Polo. However, with the EU relaxing the Euro7 emission regulations, VW could continue to offer the Polo hatchback for that much longer. Schafer stated that

China-based SAIC Motor and the parent company of MG Motor India, plans to invest up to US$2 billion in India by the end of this decade. According to a media report, SAIC aims to build and sell over 1 million units along with its local partner JSW Group. Yu De, Head of International Operations and Assistant to the President of SAIC Motor, said, We have a very ambitious plan. We have good cooperation with JSW Group. We are looking at setting up a second plant in India. De went on to confirm that t

BHPian GForceEnjoyer recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Our 2006 Ford Fiesta 1.6 petrol recently overheated in traffic due to a stroke of terrible luck: a coolant leak as well as a cooling fan failure. Thankfully, we were able to pull over quickly, avoiding any damage. Now here's why this thread exists: once we got the car back from the authorised dealer, I was horrified to see that the coolant level in the reservoir was far above maximum! A serious lapse in workmanship as well as qual

BHPian itspatra recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I just came across a video today by Biturbo Media where he discuses that Japanese Automakers such as Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Suzuki are not too keen to switch to BEVs. Toyota being the largest automaker in the world only has one all-electric car named Z4X. Honda and Nissan have a couple but Mitsubishi and Suzuki have none. Toyota also invests heavily in other forms of energy like flex fuel and hydrogen fuel cells. Video

MG is celebrating its centenary with the launch of the 100-Year Limited Editions based on the Hector, Astor, ZS EV and Comet EV. The MG 100-Year Limited Editions feature an 'Evergreen' exterior with a Starry Black finished roof and dark finished elements. The cars also get a '100-Year Edition' badge on the tailgate. The interior of the limited edition models has an all-black theme with '100-Year Edition' embroidered on the front headrests and an 'Evergreen' themed head unit. Morris Garages was e

BHPian sivadas recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I know it has been a long time since I have updated anything here on my car. That is partially to do with the Covid impact and also because of my work-related challenges. But a lot has happened in the last 4-5 years and the car has clocked many thousand kilometres, travelling across South India including countless trips to Kerala (native town), many official journeys to Chennai and one memorable drive to Hyderabad also. Though the car h

BHPian Evyas recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Visited the showroom again for a TD this time. Seems the AX5 variant with MT on display has now been turned into a test drive vehicle. But thanks to that saw the new deep blue coloured version which is now the display vehicle. It is quite eye-catching to be sure. The paint quality and fit and finish are very good. And as someone who has always liked the looks of the facelift, the dark colour made is more luxurious looking in my eyes. Anot

Speaking at a roundtable interview, Michael Schiebe, Head of AMG, G-Class & Maybach business units at Mercedes-Benz, claimed that the majority of the G-Class SUVs built since its introduction in 1979 are still roadworthy. Schiebe stated, 80 per cent of the G-Classes that were ever produced are still in the market. Further adding, The cars have a very long lifetime. Mercedes-Benz reported in 2023 that they built 5,00,000 units of the G-wagon, which means there are still 4,00,000 of them on the ro

Audi has launched a new limited-edition version of the Q3 and Q3 Sportback, called the 'Bold Edition'. The SUVs are priced at Rs 54.65 lakh and Rs 55.71 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively. The Q3 and Q3 Sportback Bold Editions feature the Black styling package that includes a gloss black grille, black Audi rings in the front and rear, black window surrounds, black ORVMs and black roof rails. The Q3 Sportback is fitted with the S-line exterior package and rides on 5-spoke V-style 18-inch alloy whee

BHPian extreme_torque recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Recently flew Air India from Melbourne to Delhi and the Delhi to Melbourne via Mumbai and it was possibly the worst experience I have ever had on an international flight. The previous worse was Sri Lankan airlines but it was mostly due to a long 3 hour flight delay and Colombo being less of an airport but more of a glorified train station. The flying experience was pretty okay and the stuff inside the aircraft was working properl

Ola Electric has filed at least three design patents for its upcoming electric motorcycles. We recently shared an image of what appeared to be an entry-level e-bike. Now, here's another design patent that reveals a sportier version. Ola's new electric bike has a futuristic design with a small wraparound headlamp and a flat seat. The bike has angular body panels and a flat handlebar. The patent reveals a conventional telescopic fork and a mono-shock rear suspension, unlike the entry-level version

BHPian pqr recently shared this with other enthusiasts. In 2024, 11-car nameplates begin with the letter 'C'. The letter 'S' comes next, with eight nameplates and a total market share of 14%. What's in the name?Renault named its crossover 'Duster' (dictionary meaning: a soft dry cloth that you use for cleaning furniture, etc.) in 2012, and it was still successful.Back in 2015 (Team-BHP Scoop Pics! Maruti YRA / Fronx Hatchback, uncamouflaged!), there was a rumour that Maruti's upcoming hatchback

BHPian Sanidhya mukund recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Have crossed 1500 km on the odo. Here are a few observations from my experience as a driver and a passenger in all three rows:Even though it is a very large vehicle, it is very easy to drive. The turning radius isn't very large, the steering is light and the driving aids such as the sensors and the camera make it a breeze to drive even in the city.The driving seat, when set to its highest position gives you a very commanding vie

BHPian RijuC recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Couple of minor accidents and Jimny build quality: On 29th March, we were heading towards Kasol. It was a bright sunny day and we were enjoying the drive through the tunnels and butter-smooth new tarmac. After crossing the Atul tunnel in Kullu, there was a turn and suddenly I could see a stranded Honda City in the middle of the road! Applied the brake in full force. However, my Automatic Transmission Jimny failed to stop fully and touched