Renault India today finally launched the new 2026 Renault Duster SUV in the Indian market, with prices starting at Rs 10.29 lakh (ex-showroom). Pre-booking of the new Duster is already going on. Interested customers can book the SUV online or at their nearest dealership. The new Duster has already reached several showrooms across India and is currently on display. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. The SUV will compete with the likes of Tata Sierra, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Maruti Victoris, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hayrider, Honda Elevate and others in the highly competitive midsize SUV segment.Renault…
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The mid-size SUV sector in India is heating up with the return of two familiar nameplates: Renault Duster and Tata Sierra. While both SUVs target similar buyers, they take slightly different approaches when it comes to engine options and pricing. Here’s a closer look at how they compare on paper.Renault Duster vs Tata Sierra: Engine SpecificationsThe all-new Renault Duster is making a comeback, built on the brand’s CMF-B platform. It comes with three powertrain options. The range starts with a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that produces 100 hp and 160 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Moving on,…
Renault India today finally launched the next generation Renault Duster in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 10.29 lakh (ex-showroom). The new model is built on the company’s RGMP platform and has a new design. The SUV will compete with the likes of Tata Sierra, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Maruti Victoris, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hayrider, Honda Elevate and others in the highly competitive midsize SUV segment. In this article let us compare the new Duster with Hyundai Creta.Renault Duster vs Hyundai Creta: Price, variantsThe new Renault Duster is offered in five variants –…
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common on Indian roads, but one question still confuses many buyers: how do you actually charge an EV? Unlike petrol or diesel cars that depend on fuel stations, EVs can be charged at home, at workplaces or at public charging stations. Here’s a quick guide on home vs public charging. How does EV charging work?EV chargers are broadly classified into AC chargers (slow or normal) and DC fast chargers. AC chargers typically provide between 3.3 kW and 22 kW of power, while DC fast chargers can range from 30 kW to 240 kW. The difference…
The Center has eased localization requirements under its electric vehicle manufacturing programme, providing relief to manufacturers of electric buses and trucks facing component supply challenges. As per PTI report, the move comes under the government’s Rs 10,900 crore PM e-Drive scheme, which aims to boost domestic EV production while strengthening the supply chain for key components. In a notification issued on March 13, the Ministry of Heavy Industries allowed manufacturers to continue importing traction motors using rare-earth magnets for electric trucks and buses until August 31. This discount applies to vehicles in the N2 and N3 categories of electric trucks…
Image Credit: X/Embedded Post. Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya is known for his good taste in cars. Fresh from winning the T20 World Cup recently, the star all-rounder was recently seen in Mumbai driving the luxurious Ferrari 12Cilindri, Ferrari’s newest front-engined V12 grand tourer. A video of the cricketer while driving surfaced on social media and quickly went viral. See here what is special in this car. Hardik Pandya’s Ferrari 12Cylinder: Key DetailsThe 12Cilindri is a special car as it continues Ferrari’s long tradition of front-engine V12 grand tourers. Its design takes inspiration from the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona, a famous…
Kia India recently launched a more affordable diesel automatic variant of the Kia Sonet. Prices for the diesel-automatic variant of the Kia Sonet now start at Rs 9.77 lakh (ex-showroom), making its range up to Rs 2.25 lakh more affordable than before. The move comes soon after Hyundai introduced a more affordable diesel-automatic version of the Venue. Interested customers can book it online or visit their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. Till now, the diesel engine paired with an automatic gearbox was available only on the HTX and GTX+ trims of the Kia Sonet. Now it has…
Image credit: Reuters/F1. Kimi Antonelli produced a remarkable performance to win the Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday and become the second youngest race winner in Formula One history. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver controlled the race in Shanghai and took his first Grand Prix victory in spectacular fashion. Antonelli started from pole position and briefly lost the lead to Lewis Hamilton at the start. However, the young Italian quickly regained position and slowly pulled away from the chasing group. Once on the lead, he maintained a steady pace and control throughout the rest of the race. The win is another strong…
Brake failure is rare in modern cars, but can be caused by issues such as brake fluid leaks, overheating components or worn brake pads, which can reduce braking performance and, in extreme cases, lead to a complete loss of stopping power. Most vehicles are equipped with braking systems designed to provide consistent stopping capability in a variety of driving conditions. Technologies such as anti-lock braking systems and electronic brake distribution have improved overall safety. However, if braking components are not checked or replaced at recommended intervals they can wear out over time.Factors such as poor maintenance, frequent heavy braking, or…
Mercedes-Benz India has announced price revisions across its model range, with cars becoming more expensive from April 1. The luxury carmaker said prices across its portfolio of sedans, SUVs and electric vehicles sold in the country will increase by about 2 percent.The upcoming amendment will be applicable to the brand’s entire lineup in India. This will be the second price increase by the company in 2026, after earlier this year in January the prices were increased by about 2 percent. However, model-wise price changes have not been revealed yet.According to the company, this decision has been taken due to rising…