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Toyota readies two new Land Cruiser SUVs

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Two EV SUVs will sit above and below the recently unveiled Land Cruiser Prado SUV. Just like the expanded Century and Crown model line-ups, Toyota's Land Cruiser range will see more models in the future. The brand currently sells three Land Cruiser SUVs globally: the flagship LC300, the recently unveiled LC250 or the Land Cruiser Prado, and the retro-styled rugged Land Cruiser 70, which also received a major update a few months ago. The brand is readying two more models for global markets that will be positioned above and below the Land Cruiser Prado. Two Land Cruiser EV SUVs incoming The upcoming Land Cruiser EV line-up will include an affordable, urban-focused derivative and a range-topping luxury model, to establish the name as a brand in its own right. These EV SUVs will follow the new ‘core’ Land Cruiser model, which is the J250 or the Prado. The Prado is currently in the process of seeing market introductions globally, and comes with petrol and diesel engine optio...
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Hyundai Creta facelift interior uncovered in real world pictures

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  Twin 10.25-inch screens are a highlight, but there are plenty of physical controls too. Ahead of its launch on January 16, we now have the real world interior pictures of the Hyundai Creta facelift. Hyundai has already teased the interior and several of its features before, but these images give us a closer look at the details. 1.Creta facelift gets two 10.25-inch connected screens 2.Gets dual-zone AC, ADAS, 360-deg camera, among others 3.Bookings ongoing for Rs 25,000 Hyundai Creta facelift interior revealed Hyundai has completely revamped the interior of the SUV – it gets an all-new dashboard with the highlight being the twin, 10.25-inch connected infotainment screens. This is the same unit found on the Kia Seltos, and it offers improved functionality and better user experience. An interesting detail that wasn't clear in the teaser images is that the central HVAC control panel retains physical buttons – two rotary dials and toggle switches – along with shortcut buttons for medi...
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Three-wheeled Gensol EV spied for the first time

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 The company recently invested Rs 2,000 crore in Gujarat for a new EV manufacturing facility. A prototype of the unique three-wheeled Gensol EV, which was teased late last year, was recently spied testing on our roads. Slated for a debut in March this year, this as yet unnamed EV will be positioned as a compact urban electric runabout. This will be the company’s first EV which is a subsidiary of Gensol Engineering that offers ride-hailing players in the country with its buy-and-lease package of EV cars. 1.Gensol EV to have 200km range in a single charge 2.Will have a unique two-door, three-wheeled setup 3.Slated for a debut in March 2024 Gensol EV: what do the spy shots reveal? While we had already anticipated a three-wheel setup for the upcoming EV, this spy shot gives us a clear view of single wheel on the rear axle positioned in the centre. The two-door EV has a conventional looking front end, but tapers slightly at the rear and pushes up to make space for the rear wheel hub. It...
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Triumph Daytona 660 unveiled; makes 95hp, weighs 201kg

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Makes 14hp, 4Nm more than Trident 660; hzzzlly-faired design. Triumph has finally taken the covers off the Daytona 660 and in this bike, the 660cc triple is in its most powerful state yet making 95hp at 11,250rpm and 69Nm at 8,250rpm.  1.Gets radial calipers and IMU 2.First fully-faired Triumph after original Daytona 675 While the Daytona 660 is a fully-faired machine, its rider triangle is much more relaxed than the original and quite unforgiving 675. Owing to the fact that the clip-on handlebars are placed above the fork tops and the footpegs not being set very high up, the riding position is sporty yet comfortable. . Clip-ons are above the fork tops, same instrumentation as the Tiger Sport 660, Street Triple R. The split seats are also larger than a traditional supersport, like say a Kawasaki ZX-6R, and should be more comfortable for both rider and pillion.  While the main frame, wheels and most of the cycle parts are carried over, there are a few key changes. The Daytona 6...
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Volkswagen Group to offer ChatGPT in some of its models

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  ChatGPT feature will be seen on Volkswagen MEB EV range and MQB EVO platform-based models globally. Volkswagen Group, in collaboration with Cerence Inc, has confirmed at the ongoing CES 2024 in Las Vegas that it will offer ChatGPT in some of its cars and SUVs globally. The carmaker also confirmed that the current MEB and MQB EVO-based models will have access to automotive-grade ChatGPT integration. The announcement also says that personal data is protected as ChatGPT does not gain access to vehicle information. 1.IDA voice assistant can control infotainment, HVAC 2.Questions and answers are deleted to ensure privacy VW MEB, MQB EVO models to get ChatGPT integration first At the ongoing CES 2024, Volkswagen has showcased its first vehicles that will get the artificial intelligence-based chatbot ChatGPT is integrated into its IDA voice assistant. Volkswagen said that in the future, customers will have access to the growing AI database from all Volkswagen models equipped with IDA, a...
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Toyota Innova Crysta, Hycross prices hiked by up to Rs 42,000

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Lower variants of the Hycross and Crysta see minimal hikes while higher variants see a larger price bump. Toyota has announced price hikes for its popular Innova MPV line-up – the Crysta and Hycross – by up to Rs 15,000 and Rs 42,000, respectively. The Hycross is now priced between Rs 18.92 lakh-30.68 lakh, while the diesel Innova Crysta is priced between Rs 19.99 lakh-26.30 lakh. 1.Top-spec Hycross ZX, ZX(O) variants see the highest price hike 2.Higher-spec Crysta VX trims see highest increase in prices 2024 Toyota Innova Hycross prices, variants The Innova Hycross is available in G, GX, VX, VX(O), ZX and ZX(O) trims, and is powered by either a 172hp, 2.0 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine or a 184hp, 2.0-litre strong-hybrid powertrain with CVT gearboxes. The G and GX trims – available only with the petrol powertrain – see a minimal hike in price. The strong-hybrid VX and VX(O) trims' prices get hiked by up to Rs 33,000, while the top-spec, 7-seater only ZX and ZX(O) variants...
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MG Comet EV based Baojun Yep 5 door SUV global debut this year

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 New EV SUV is expected to be called the Yep Plus. The Baojun Yep compact SUV will be getting a five-door version in select markets soon and the model has been spied testing already. The new EV SUV, said to be called the Yep Plus, is expected to launch in China in the first quarter of this year. Read on to know how this new model relates to the India-bound MG Comet EV-based SUV that’s coming in 2025. 1.Baojun Yep Plus to be longer than 3.4m but shorter than 4m 2.Expected to get larger battery pack than the Yep three-door 3.Yep, Yep Plus based on MG Comet EV’s GSEV platform Baojun Yep Plus: what to expect? As the spy images show, the Yep Plus is an elongated version of the Yep SUV that went on sale in China in May last year. The longer wheelbase is clearly visible, and while the Yep Plus will be longer than the 3.4-metre Yep, the overall length is still expected to duck under the 4-metre mark. The retro-boxy styling has been retained, and even the design of the tail-lights and bumpe...
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