Weekly Auto Shots - Bajaj Platina 100 Kick Start Variant Launched

• Published On: 19 December 2020
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Weekly-warp up of all the important automobile news from around the country in a crisp format.

Indian automotive industry is never a quiet place with new launches happening every week. The biggest news this week was the launch of Bajaj Platina 110 Kick Start variant at a price tag of Rs 51,667 (ex-showroom), India. Couple of other introductions, included the names of EeVe Atreo and Ahava electric scooters which made their way into the domestic market. Plus we saw the transport authorities crack the whip on vehicles that were flouting HSRP and colour-coded rules. Over 239 challans were issued to the motorists in the national capital. Read all about the major happenings from the world of automobiles in our weekly-wrap up right here. 

Bajaj Platina 100 Kick Start Variant Launched at Rs 51,667

Bajaj Platina 100 Kick Start (KS) variant was launched at a starting price of Rs 51,667 (ex-showroom) in India. It is sold in two colour options: Cocktail Wine Red, & Ebony Black with Silver decals. The new KS variant, being the base one in Bajaj Platina 100 range, is now available across all dealerships in the country. The motorcycle comes loaded with ‘Spring-on-Spring’ Nitrox suspension, ‘Comfortec Technology’ and tubeless tyres as standard while getting a refreshed look with hand guards. The new variant is powered by a BS6 compliant 102cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine. The bike delivers 7.8 bhp of power output @7500rpm and 8.34Nm of peak torque @5500rpm. Its engine is paired to a 4-speed gearbox. Read More

EeVe Atreo and Ahava Electric Scooters Launched

EeVe has refreshed its electric scooter line-up in India with the addition of two new models - Atreo and Ahava. The former retails at a price point of Rs 64,900 while the latter carries a price tag of Rs 55,000 (ex-showroom). As per EeVe, Atreo electric scooter comes with a range of 100 kms while Ahava can cover a distance of 70 kms on a single full charge. The company is offering a 5-year warranty on both the newly-launched electric scooters. While the battery comes with just a one-year warranty. The Orissa based manufacturer's product portfolio now consists of models like Atreo, Ahava, Xenia, Wind, 4U and Your. Read More

New-Gen Hyundai i20 Bookings Cross The 30,000 Mark

New-Gen Hyundai i20 bookings recently crossed the 30,000 mark in India within 40 days of its launch. The South Korean automaker has already sold around 20,000 units with 10,000 cars already delivered to the customers. The premium hatchback was launched on the 5th November 2020, at an introductory price of Rs 6.8 lakh (ex-showroom), India. As per the manufacturer,  almost 10 percent of customers are inclined towards the dual-tone colour option. It means, Fiery Red and Starry Night colours are the preferred choices of the Indian buyer. Read More

Discount Offers on Hatchback Cars in India

Automakers like Honda, Hyundai, Renault, Toyota are offering benefits and discounts on their hatchback cars in the Indian market. This is a great opportunity for a buyer to make a decision regarding the purchase of his or her own car. The discounts available here are to the tune of Rs 50,000 on the Hyundai Santro. The Japanese automaker is giving a discount of up to Rs 40,000 on the Honda Jazz Facelift. Currently, the Honda WR-V  Facelift attracts discounts and benefits worth Rs 40,000. Read More

New-Gen Mahindra Thar New Accessories List Revealed

Mahindra and Mahindra recently revealed an exhaustive list of accessories for the new-gen Thar. It comes on top of the ones that were officially existing over the last couple of months. The official website listed a wide number of accessories with the Dark Lord Package being the standout one. Priced at Rs 25,890, it includes 8 exterior blacked-out elements like front bumper & grille cladding, headlamps & mirror appliques, bumper air dam kit, arch cladding among many others. For the interior, the buyer can look forward to a 4-channel amplifier, speaker components sourced from Vibe, and subwoofer to improve the music listening experience. Read More

Nissan Magnite Bookings Cross The 10,000 Mark

Nissan Magnite has crossed the 10,000 bookings mark in just 15 days since its launch on 2nd December 2020. The subcompact SUV comes in four trims levels namely XE, XL, XV and XV Premium. As per the manufacturer, 60 percent of the total bookings are for the top-end variants. The SUV retails with two engine options - 1.0-litre naturally aspirated motor and a 1.0-litre turbocharged mill. It is sold between the price range of Rs 4.99 - 9.35 lakh (ex-showroom), India. Read More

What is HRSP? How to Apply Online?

Another big news this week was from The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). The authority announced that it would start fining vehicles plying in Delhi that did not have HSRP (High-Security Registration Plate). The government body has further implemented mandatory colour-coded fuel stickers for both three-wheelers and four-wheelers. This rule is applicable for vehicles sold before April 2019. Those owners failing to do so will have to pay hefty fines or even might have a serve some jail time according to the government body. Read More

Kia Motors Sells 1 Lakh Connected Cars in India

Kia Motors became the first OEM in India to sell 1 lakh connected cars. The manufacturer currently sells three models namely Seltos, Sonet, and Carnival in the country. All three cars come equipped with the UVO Connect platform. The platform connects smartphones, smartwatches, the car, and its infotainment system into a single unit for a smoother crisp driving experience. UVO connect is loaded with features like voice commands for phone calls, weather, date and time, media control, navigation, cricket score, climate control, and holiday information. The largest-selling Kia connected car in the country is the Seltos GTX Plus 1.4 DCT variant. Alone, it accounts for about 15 percent of total connected car sales in the Indian market. Read More