The model has also claimed the position as the third most sold SUV in the country. Since its launch, Mahindra Bolero had managed to hold on to the position of India’s highest selling SUV for 10 consecutive years.

Apart from being a popular model by Mahindra, which is eminent from the 2 million followers on their Facebook page, the model is also a favourite among the paramilitary forces.

The launch of the Bolero Power+ has also lead to a steady growth of the brand, in spite of several new launches in the market.

Vijay Ram Nakra, M&M Chief of Sales & Marketing of Automotive Division announced the news to the press, stating that Bolero has regained its position in the list of top 10 passenger vehicles in India, which he sees as a validation from the brand’s loyal customers.

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The Yamaha R15 is an important motorcycle for the Japanese manufacturer. In India, it also has a high brand appeal. Street bike enthusiasts all over the country have a special place for this bike and have been the main reason for the success.

2018 Yamaha R15 v3 colours

The Yamaha R15 v3 comes in totally new colours. They are only 2 colours on offer right now. These colours make the bike look very appealing.

• Thunder Grey
• Racing Blue

2018 Yamaha R15 v3 features

The new R15 v3 is more efficient than the earlier version because of the delta box frame, slipper clutch and even the new front fairing. Yamaha will be providing a range of new features on the bike and this will be one of the major talking points.

• Led Headlights
• New body panels
• Gear shift Indicator
• Slipper clutch
• Smart engines
• Wider tyres
• Twin headlamp

2018 Yamaha R15 v3 engine and performance

The Yamaha R15 V3 gets an all-new 155cc liquid cooled 4 valve SOHC engine which churns out a class leading 19.3 hp at 10,000 RPM and 14.7 Nm of torque at 8,500 RPM. The engine is fuel injected and features Variable Valve Actuation (VVA), a first in the segment. The clutch is a wet multi-plate unit with slip and assist, while the transmission is a 6-speed manual. The clutch feel is said to be light, helping for quick downshifts. The engine runs at a high compression ratio (11.6:1) which helps to churn out that amount of power.

2018 Yamaha R15 v3 design

The V3 gets a new look as it uses the R- Series Design . This makes it look bigger, bold and stylish than ever. There is the rift headlamp design with a tiny nose. A large windshield is seen here and headlamps have LED lamps along with daytime running LEDs. The bike looks big and mighty but in reality, it sits low.

The fuel tank has sharp lines and a good look. The tail lamps also have LEDs and the blend wheels are body coloured. There are several new colour schemes, but the overall paints are the same. It is the livery that has changed on the new-gen bike. This will help to differentiate it with ease. The fully digital instrument cluster is being offered. There is a gear shift indicator and there is light too for the shift.

2018 Yamaha R15 v3 price and mileage

Yamaha India has finally unveiled the YZF R15 V3 after years of speculations and spotting in India. The motorcycle is priced at Rs. 1,25,000 (ex-showroom Delhi), which is quite competitive for the amount of technology that goes in. The motorcycle would still sell like hot cakes, as India is still a large market for the 150cc category. A top speed can be expected 150 km/hr and gear performance as opposed to top speed.

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Reports by Autocar suggests that the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer is being generous to its customers in a bid to clear out the 2017 stock. It seems that the automaker has a good number of Ninja 300 units made in 2017 and a restricted amount of other models.

Ninja 300, the brand’s entry-level motorcycle with a 296cc displacement had its price brought down to Rs. 3 lakh (ex-showroom) from its original value of Rs. 3.60 lakh after a discount of Rs. 60,000.

The Z1000 and Z1000 R get a discount of Rs. 3 lakh bringing their price down to Rs. 12.10 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs. 13.10 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively.

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Toyota India launched their latest, the 2018 Camry Hybrid, without much of a hoopla. Priced at Rs. 37.22 lakh (ex-showroom), the updated model gets a few tweaks in the interior while the exterior and the drivetrain remain identical to its previous model.

With a 2.5 – litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine under the hood, it makes 160hp at 5,750rpm and 213Nm of torque at 4,500rpm. As a Hybrid sedan, it has another motor – a 650V electric motor which produces a peak power of 141bhp. Even though the engine is the same as the one in its older model, the Japanese manufacturer claims it to be more fuel efficient offering a mileage of 19.16kpl.

The Camry’s interior gets a brand new tan coloured upholstery and faux wood trim on the dashboard, steering wheel, armrests and centre console. A 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel sits on the dashboard as opposed to the old 4-spoke unit. Some of the other luxurious features that the Camry can boast of are, head-up display, wireless charging pad, 3-zone automatic climate control, power reclining rear seats with collapsible headrest and ventilated front seats.

With an untouched exterior, it comes with the same chrome grille with automatic LED headlamps and the front bumper flaunts a large air dam with circular LED fog lamps and triangular turn signals on either side.

On the safety front, the 2018 Camry Hybrid comes equipped with a host of features – 9 airbags, ABS, EBD, vehicle stability control, hill start assist, electronically controlled brake system (ECB) and ISOFIX child safety seat mounting points among others.

The 2018 Camry Hybrid will give a tough competition to the likes of Honda Accord Hybrid in the Indian automobile market.

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How Robust? : The new compact sized 2.9-litre bi-turbo engine successfully competes with the 4.2-litre V8 engine that inhabits its forerunner’s (A5 and S5) hoods, yet dishes out, the same power and torque (450hp delivering 600Nm). Audi also claims a 17 percent spike in fuel efficiency that brings up the Coupé’s mileage up to 10.8kmpl.

What’s the Gallop Speed? : The new Audi RS5 Coupé boasts the power to spring from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and is capable of a top speed of 250 km/h. Raw statistics show that it proudly upholds its predecessor’s repute of exhibiting brute force.

Is it a Beaut? : A three-spoke, flat bottom, multifunctional steering wheel sits magnificently on the Coupé’s impressive dashboard. The sporty front seats come with the option of exquisite Nappa leather and are electronically adjustable, complete with memory and massage function for the driver. The carbon fibre rooftop shaves off a cool 60kgs off the Coupé’s total weight. A few honourable mentions in the extensive list of features that the Audi RS5 offers are – three-zone air-conditioning, Alcantara leather upholstery, matrix LED headlights, aluminium finished pedals and a sunroof with a panoramic view.

What’s the damage?: For a cool 1.29 crore (on road price), you can own the coolest toy in town. One of the many reasons the Audi RS5 Coupé will prove a worthy adversary to the likes of Mercedes AMG C63 and BMW M4 in the Indian automobile market.

“The all-new Audi RS5 Coupé combines the performance of a sports car and the comfort of a sedan which makes it a desirable machine for our customers and enthusiasts who are smart yet adventurous and want to make an incomparable style statement,” said Rahil Ansari, Head Audi India.

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The GLS 400 features a V6 petrol engine that delivers 333 bhp and 480 Nm of torque. With the GLS Grand Edition, Mercedes-Benz continues to raise the bar and offer best in class performance, premium luxury, cutting-edge technology, and plush interiors, which are inspired by the flagship luxury sedan–the S-Class.

Mercedes- Benz GLS Grand Edition Exterior

The GLS Grand Edition gets LED headlamps with surrounding black rings which offer higher visibility. It comes fitted with 20-inch, 10-spoke light alloy wheels, painted in Black and having a high-sheen finish, to ensure a stylish appearance. The exterior identification and also has chrome fins on the bonnet that adds a lot of character to the big SUV. The enhanced fog lamp function highlights the outer half of the carriageway more effectively while reducing the glare due to light reflected by the fog.

Mercedes-Benz GLS Grand Edition Interior

In addition to the features available on the standard GLS, the Grand Edition gets a redesigned instrument panel with semi-integrated colour Media Display and rear seat entertainment system comprising of two 7″ HD screens with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay functionality as standard. On the standard GLS, the rear seat entertainment system is an optional feature. The interior of the GLS conveys the trademark feel-good atmosphere of the Mercedes-Benz brand. In terms of storage space, the GLS provides a volume of 680 to 2300 litres of boot space.

Mercedes- Benz GLS Grand Edition Specification

The GLS Grand Edition retains the same engine lineup with a 3.0 litre, V6 diesel engine producing 258 hp on the GLS 350 d variant and a 3.0 litre, V6 petrol engine producing 333 hp on the GLS 400 variant.

Mercedes- Benz GLS Grand Edition color options available:

• Citrine brown metallic
• Designo diamond white bright
• Cavansite blue metallic
• Obsidian black metallic
• Iridium silver metallic
• Tenorite grey metallic

The Mercedes-Benz GLS is large, comfortable and is one of the few SUVs today that lays claim to the title of a proper seven-seater. It has a significant advantage as it is the largest car of the lot and is second to none when it comes to road presence and image. However, the competition has now moved quite a bit ahead when it comes to design and technology as both the Audi Q7 and the Volvo XC90 are now a whole generation ahead.

Mercedes Benz GLS Grand Edition Picture Gallery

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Ford Freestyle Variants

Across version of ford hatchback, freestyle is coming up with four variants trend, ambient, titanium, and titanium+. These variants are further divided into eight sections based on diesel and petrol engine options. The rugged looks, commanding stance, and sweeping straight lines, from front to rear with three-dimensional mesh, ford freestyle is likely to go the against other reputed and well-known models like Volkswagen cross polo, Hyundai i20active, and many others.

Ford Freestyle engine and specification

The engine options of CUV carries are a 1.5-litre three-cylinder diesel engine that produces 100 bhp and the new 1.2-litre Dragon series petrol engine, estimated to generate around 94 bhp. Amusingly, both the engines are obtainable with manual transmission of a 5-Speed gearbox.

Ford freestyle Exterior and Interior features

The Ford freestyle gets cladding packed bumpers along with super styling updates such as blacked out wing mirrors and roof rails. It has LED lighting in order to make it look more contemporary and different from the other hatchbacks.

Its interiors, the CUV gets all black interiors with an infotainment system that has smartphone integration in the form of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with the company’s SYNC 3 connectivity system. The company gives the Freestyle a 6-5 inch touchscreen display for the infotainment system sourced from the EcoSport facelift this time.

Ford Freestyle colours

The price for the CUV is expected to be in between 5.5 Lakh INR to 8.5 Lakh INR.

Ford Freestyle India launch

It is said to launch in India in April 2018. India will be one of the first countries to get the test of the freestyle globally.

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Hero electric photon

Priced right at the edge at almost 49,490 (ex-showroom). Hero electric photon is one of the most popular options when it comes to buying an electric scooter in India. The ride has two modes of driving the power and the eco mode. When on power mode the range ride can provide on a full charge is almost 50km whereas on eco mode the company claims a total of 65km of output on a full charge. The scooter can go up to speeds of 45km/hr which is apt for usual neighbourhood errands.

Avon e-bike

With the trust of one of the oldest bicycle manufacturers in India. This bike was introduced in December 2015 and is sure under the category of less than 50k prices at 20k. The bike runs on a non-maintenance battery and can provide the ride a speed as high as 20km/hr. The ride also has a glove compartment at the back and with a headlamp at the head sure isn’t bad to look at when in one of its two colors silver with red or silver with blue.

Hero electric Maxi

Another model from the hero, this particular e ride is available at a much less price when putting to comparison with the photon from hero itself and is priced at 34.5k (ex-showroom). With a 48V battery and with an average charging time between 7-8 hours the batteries are capable of providing a torque of 0.3 bhp. Weighing almost 75kg the ride sure hasn’t much need of disc brakes over the provided front and rear drum brakes. The ride can provide a top speed of 25km/hr and a driving range of 70km on a full charge.

Indus Yo electron

This e scooter from Indus is pretty much a standard e scooter. Priced at almost 36.5k the ride features a battery with a maximum output power of 750 watts. On a full charge, the scooter can cover a distance up to 70km. With halogen lamp, tube tyres and drum brakes the ride is pretty much good for what it costs and can provide top speeds of almost a 25km/hr.

Palatino Spyker

With the ex-showroom price at 38k the scooter packs in itself a 2W electric motor. The motor has an output power of almost 250W and is a BLDC variant of the motor. The ride has a hefty weight of almost a 230kgs and can charge itself in any time between 6-8 hours span. The battery is a 60V 20Ah. With the hefty weight, the ride also has disc brakes to handle when it comes to need. With alloy wheels the tyres are tubeless. On a full charge, the ride can cover distances as long as 60km which will surely drop to a certain level when talking of being in heavy traffic for long whiles which is something common in today’s metropolitan life. With all the power the scooter can go up to speeds of almost 25Km/Hr.

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Engine and Transmission:

The car will supposedly be running on 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine. The petrol engine puts out 108PS of max power and 140Nm of peak torque and will come with a choice between a six-speed manual and a seven-speed (step) CVT that will be well optimized willing to provide a mileage of almost a 17km/ltr. The car might not have a diesel variant this while.

Dimensions:

The car sometimes seems to be inspired by its expensive sibling corolla. Toyota has always been practical with its sense of designing. Yaris is shorter in length, measuring 4,425mm Compared to the competitors like the City (4,440mm) and Ciaz (4,490mm). The car too has a shorter wheelbase (2,550mm) as compared to the City (2,600mm) and Ciaz (2,650mm). However, it is wide as the Ciaz.The cabin has a lot of practical storage compartments. Dual tone dashboard and the looks and designing of it are something that sure will be able to compete with its rivals in the segment.

Safety features:

To make the drive safe and to make it an option good enough for a buyer considering safety on the ride.Yaris has been awarded five stars in ASEAN NCAP crash tests, which is very reassuring. The car is loaded with a couple of features like with a segment-first safety kit, seven airbags including a driver knee airbag, Hill-Start Assist, ABS with EBD and brake assist, disc brakes on all four corners and ISOFIX child seat anchors as standard.

Equipment List:

The car will come up with the features like projector headlamps, daytime running LEDs, a 7-inch infotainment system, tail lamps with LED graphics, auto climate control with roof-mounted rear AC vents and a powered driver’s seat.Yaris will feature some segment-first features like gesture control for the touchscreen infotainment system, a tire-pressure-monitoring system, 60:40 rear seat split, adjustable three-neck restraints for the rear seat and front parking sensors.These features will be available on the top-end variant, Lower variants will have another features list.

Pricing:

The expected price segment of the car is almost 8.5 to 10 lakhs which aren’t too high for an entry into the C segment and that too when you are willing to compete with some of the best selling cars of the segment like the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Hyundai Verna or even the legendary Honda City.

The car will be offered in 7 colors: Pearl White, Silver, Grey, Black, Super White, Blue (Dark or Light) and Brown.The car so far on paper seems to be offering a lot for the price it will be available for and is at par to be competing with its rivals. Be that looks or performance, the car is ready for the competition but we can only speak well about it only once after its launch.

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About the looks of it

Talking into the changes that it brings to the look, Royal Enfield has done its homework when it comes to improvising the looks. The bike comes in a few bright colors like the blue and orange.

To add some sporty element to the bike the handlebars provided are the straight short ones in kind. This sure does get the rider more upfront, but the footpegs happen to still be in the old variant’s style for the relaxed position.

The tubeless tyres and the rim tapes that match the bike’s color sure add to the looks of it. The seat on the ride is a single piece style. The seat is also embroidered with color that matches that of the ride itself. The small detailing of the kind sure adds to the looks. Although going into details you might come across a few imperfections as well.

The paint job on the fuel tank might not be the smoothest you’d have come across and also the wiring on the ride is exposed at many points which is kind of messy.

The ride itself

The bike is much like the previous variants of it, although to make the ride smoother Royal Enfield adds gas charged shockers to the ride that goes well unnoticed in the quality improvement of the ride.

It is said that the bike seems to be vibrating quite a bit through its initial couple thousand of rpm but the cushioning of the seats seems to manage to cover that throughout the drive.

There have been no changes made to the braking system or tire dimensions either which isn’t bad either.The engine on this ride is powered by the 499cc motor from the Thunderbird 500, which produces 27.2hp and 41.3Nm of torque.

One of the considerable change made to the bike includes the addition of alloy wheels to it. Weighing the same as its predecessor (198kg) the ride produces and overall similar output performance.

Should I go for the new one?

If you wish to be a part of the Royal Enfield community and would want to go for a thunderbird this might be a sweet ride for you if you can live with the few little flaws on this ride.

At Rs 1.98 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai) – which is a fair increment, in which you get factory-fitted alloys and tubeless tyres, as well, the new Thunderbird is Rs 7-8,000 more expensive than the regular models you get a ride with a lot richer looks. For all those who own the previous Thunderbird, you might want to hold on to it. Have you tried your hands on new Royal Enfield 500X ? Share your experience with us.

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