Feb 07
Bajaj Pulsar 180F: Spotted In The Flesh
Feb 07, 2019 3:44 pm
Feb 07, 2019 3:44 pm
The motorcycle features design elements from the Pulsar 220F Gets bodywork from Pulsar 220F; powertrain and underpinnings from Pulsar 180. Dealers we spoke to said the new model is priced at Rs 86,500 (ex-Delhi). Some dealers have even begun accepting unofficial bookings for Rs 1,000. The Pulsar 180F rivals TVS Apache RTR 180. In a
Range Rover Velar Gets Range-topping SVAutobiography Variant
Feb 07, 2019 1:54 pm
Feb 07, 2019 1:54 pm
We, at ZigWheels, think it should be criminal for an SUV to look this good. Range Rover’s Velar has always set our tails wagging in happiness by its sheer presence. But, with the SVAutobiography, Range Rover has kicked things up several notches. What’s more, it’s not just the eyes that get a treat. There are
Electrified Jaguar XJ Coming Soon?
Feb 06, 2019 5:59 pm
Feb 06, 2019 5:59 pm
Gallery Jaguar has limited the XJ range in India to just the XJ50. The Jaguar XJ50 celebrates 50 years since the first-gen XJ was introduced back in 1968. Now nearing the end of its fourth generation, Jaguar is expected to showcase the next-gen XJ by 2020. Expected changes include part-hybrid, full-hybrid and all-electric powertrains. The Jaguar XJ50 could be
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Reaches Customers
Feb 06, 2019 5:50 pm
Feb 06, 2019 5:50 pm
Kawasaki India has commenced deliveries for the Ninja ZX-6R from this week onwards. The motorcycle is sold via the CKD route and is priced at Rs 10.49 lakh, ex-showroom, India. However, this is only the introductory pricing and the Japanese brand says it will go up considerably soon. Pre-bookings commenced way back in November 2018, and bookings are
State to launch Ayushman Bharat with revised name
Feb 06, 2019 12:13 pm
Feb 06, 2019 12:13 pm
Brijender Gaur Chandigarh Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna, also called Ayushman Bharat Yojna, launched by the Modi government countrywide, will soon be offered in Punjab but with extended name and sphere. As per the information received from the department, it wil be named Ayushman Bharat Sarbat Sehat Beema Yojna. It may be put into operation
Interim Union Budget 2019: Key Takeaways For Cars
Feb 05, 2019 6:03 pm
Feb 05, 2019 6:03 pm
Piyush Goyal, the acting finance minister, mentioned cars only once in his interim budget speech. The government has reduced customs duties on EV parts and components, which should make electric cars more affordable. However, battery imports now attract 5 per cent import duty. No schemes to introduce electric charging stations quickly. The adoption of FAME
Renault Kwid Gets More Features for 2019
Feb 05, 2019 5:43 pm
Feb 05, 2019 5:43 pm
Kwid gets new safety features as standard. Top variants now come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Continues to be powered by 800cc and 1,000cc engines. Prices for 2019 Kwid remain unchanged at Rs 2.66 lakh – Rs 4.60 lakh. Renault’s highest seller in India, the Kwid, has been updated with a host of features for
MG Motor Joins Hands With SBI Ahead Of Hector SUV Launch
Feb 05, 2019 5:34 pm
Feb 05, 2019 5:34 pm
The MG Hector will be showcased to the public in April 2019. Expect MG Motor to open bookings around the same time. It will be sold as a 5-seat SUV initially. However, a 7-seat version is also in the pipeline. MG Motor is working towards establishing its sales and service network in India ahead of the
IDBI Bank proposes to change name
Feb 05, 2019 11:32 am
Feb 05, 2019 11:32 am
IDBI Bank proposes to change name. IDBI Bank has said that its Board has approved a proposal to change the name of the lender to either LIC IDBI Bank or LIC Bank, subject to regulatory and shareholders’ approval. According to the lender, its Board has approved a proposal for change of name of IDBI Bank,
Allowing of fourth storey leads to breach of norms
Feb 05, 2019 11:01 am
Feb 05, 2019 11:01 am
Ravinder Singh Malik Chandigarh Almost 2,500 buildings in state have completed their life span and do exist in poor conditions in state. Along with this, illegal construction continues to take place which requires the stern actions. Also, allowing the construction of fourth storey residential buildings led to the breaching of norms. The four-storey building means
Custom-built Ducati V4 Penta To Fill The Void Of A Naked V4 For Now
Feb 04, 2019 5:51 pm
Feb 04, 2019 5:51 pm
Let’s get something straight: The Ducati Panigale V4 is a stunner of a motorcycle. If one passes by you on the streets, it’s sure to turn your head around. But that’s the thing. The V4 is an out and out track bike, so the chance of seeing it crawling in traffic is pretty slim… or is it?
New Maruti Wagon R 2019 Roundup: Prices, Review, Rivals, Variants, Features & More
Feb 04, 2019 5:49 pm
Feb 04, 2019 5:49 pm
Maruti has sold over 2 million units of the Wagon R hatchback in India since it was first launched nearly 20 years ago. Now in its third-generation, the new 2019 Wagon R has a lot of changes to talk about. And to guide you through it, we’ve compiled everything there is to know about it
Mahindra XUV300 Vs Maruti Vitara Brezza: Image Comparison
Feb 04, 2019 5:34 pm
Feb 04, 2019 5:34 pm
Mahindra is set to launch its new sub-4m SUV, the XUV300, in India on 14 February, 2019. Bookings for the XUV300 are already underway and the carmaker has already revealed some details about the SUV, which you can read here. The XUV300 will rival likes of the Maruti Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon, Ford EcoSport and upcoming Hyundai Qxi. While we can’t share
Weekly Wrap-up: Maruti Baleno 2019 Launched; Wagon R, Tata Harrier Accessories Detailed & Mahindra XUV300 In Pictures
Feb 04, 2019 5:04 pm
Feb 04, 2019 5:04 pm
From pictures of the XUV300 to picking the right variant of the new third-generation WagonR, we covered quite a bit in this past week. Check out all that was important in the car world in the past seven days below. News We finally have images of the XUV300. Have a look at the baby XUV
Google deletes 29 apps that steal users’ information
Feb 04, 2019 11:39 am
Feb 04, 2019 11:39 am
Google has deleted 29 malicious “beauty camera” apps that were sharing pornographic content and forwarding users, particularly in India, to phishing websites to steal their information.Some of these Android apps have been downloaded millions of times and a large number of the download counts originated from Asia — particularly in India, said a report from
Samsung’s A90 to come with pop-up selfie camera: Report
Feb 03, 2019 3:46 pm
Feb 03, 2019 3:46 pm
Samsung’s A90 smartphone is reportedly coming with a pop-up selfie camera, famous tipster Ice Universe revealed on Twitter.”A90 is perfect. It will be Samsung’s first pop-up front camera phone, so its screen is perfect, there is no notch, no hole,” Ice Universe tweeted on Saturday. Not much information about the specifications of the A90 are
2019 Baleno RS Facelift Launched; Price Rs 8.76 Lakh
Feb 02, 2019 5:30 pm
Feb 02, 2019 5:30 pm
Priced at a premium of Rs 23,000 over the pre-facelift model Looks more aggressive than before Continues to be based on the top-spec Alpha variant Equipped with Maruti’s new SmartPlay Studio infotainment system Gets new LED projector headlamps and speed alert system like the standard Baleno G Along with the standard Baleno facelift, Maruti has also launched the 2019
Honda CB300R Spotted In India Spec During Ad Shoot
Feb 02, 2019 4:26 pm
Feb 02, 2019 4:26 pm
The Honda CB300R is one of the company’s most exciting launches in a long time. While the bike will be officially launched on 8 February, it has been spotted in public already as part of an ad shoot. The advertorial was reportedly shot in Navi Mumbai and offered a glimpse of both colour variants, Candy Chromosphere Red
G 310 Twins Among BMW’s Top 5 Bestsellers
Feb 02, 2019 4:14 pm
Feb 02, 2019 4:14 pm
The two bikes were intended to serve as gateway to the brand BMW, bringing in newer, more budget-conscious riders across the globe. In India, the G 310 R costs Rs 2.99 lakh while the G 310 GS is priced at Rs 3.49 lakh (both ex-showroom, Delhi). Even in the Indian market, the bikes exceeded sales
Union Finance Minister Goyal meets President ahead of Budget 2019-20
Feb 01, 2019 11:13 am
Feb 01, 2019 11:13 am
Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal called on President Ram Nath Kovind before presenting the interim Budget for 2019-20 on Friday. The Minister met Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhawan before heading to