Volkswagen Tayron three-row SUV India launch details Skoda Kodiaq sibling

Volkswagen Tayron three-row SUV India launch details Skoda Kodiaq sibling

The Tayron will be a replacement for the 7-seat Tiguan AllSpace, but majorly differentiated from the 5-seat Tiguan. Volkswagen is readying an all-new three-row SUV to sit alongside the Skoda Kodiaq globally. This new SUV is likely to be called the Tayron and will be underpinned by the MQB-A2 platform that it will share with the next-gen Kodiaq. Essentially, the Tayron is meant to be a spiritual successor to the seven-seat Tiguan AllSpace, but unlike the latter, this three-row SUV will be majorly differentiated from the five-seater Tiguan. Sources tell us the all-new Tayron is headed to India

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Toyota GranAce buyer’s guide in Malaysia

Toyota GranAce buyer’s guide in Malaysia

In most markets, the GranAce is available with a 2.8 litre four cylinder turbodiesel engine (UAE gets a 3.5 petrol V6). The engine is the familiar 1GD-FTV which we will find locally in the Toyota Fortuner and the Toyota Hilux. The Toyota GranAce’s engine outputs 177 PS at 3,400 rpm and 450 Nm of torque from 1,600-2,400 rpm, which is a little less power and torque compared to the Hilux/Fortuner’s 204 PS, 500 Nm tune. Drive goes to the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic gearbox. The biggest benefit of using a diesel engine would be fuel economy. Diesel engines are usually significantly more

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Two-Lane to the Limit by Jeep Cherokee

Two-Lane to the Limit by Jeep Cherokee

From the April 1985 issue of Car and Driver. Anatoly Arutunoff has relatives who built machines that were supposed to overcome gravity. Some of these survive in the base­ment of his home in Bartlesville, Oklaho­ma. The machines, not the relatives. He also owns his own racetrack, Hallett Motor Racing Circuit, and is the last man to win a national championship in a Morgan. For all these reasons, it’s always good to hear his voice on your answering machine. “Just wondering if we could go through Akron,” said the recorded Arutunoff voice. His question related to his position as my co-driver on

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Second-gen Toyota C-HR teased will debut on June 26

Second-gen Toyota C-HR teased will debut on June 26

Click to enlarge Toyota has released the first official teaser for the next-generation C-HR, which will be unveiled on June 26. “This eagerly awaited event will debut the all-new Toyota C-HR, an exciting and sophisticated compact SUV, featuring edgy design and advanced technologies,” the carmaker’s European division said. Now, full width LED rear signatures are in-trend and rather common these days – in Malaysia, both the Toyota Veloz and Harrier have it. But here, we see that the logo and model name is part of the light design, which is something fresh. The original C-HR – which surfaced in

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Storefront Con Job: I was Setup for a Carjacking | The Daily Drive

Storefront Con Job: I was Setup for a Carjacking | The Daily Drive

Not all jacked cars are taken by force. I’ll never know how close I came to being a carjacking victim. I had been home for ten minutes before I realized what had happened. I had been set up for a carjacking, and the events leading up to the potential car theft were both absurd and surreal. Living in a low-crime area, I had not considered my hometown a likely place for such a crime—I realize how naïve that sounds. That said, the first stage of the crime would not have been violent—more of a con, really—but I honestly don’t know what the end game was, and that’s unsettling. Here’s the story:

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Hyundai Santa Fe price; global debut details leaked images

Hyundai Santa Fe price; global debut details leaked images

The fifth-gen Santa Fe SUV gets a styling overhaul. Hyundai is yet to unveil the next-gen Santa Fe officially, but thanks to these leaked images, the SUV’s final design is out, giving us a clear look at all that will be new. The new Santa Fe, as we reported a few weeks ago, gets a major styling update inside out, and looks much more premium than its predecessor. New Santa Fe gets fresh styling inside out Will come with two seating layouts Gets dual connected screens on the inside Next-gen Hyundai Sante Fe exterior styling The new Santa Fe’s styling will be a big departure from the rounded

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Toyota issues sustainability bonds to fund EV push

Toyota issues sustainability bonds to fund EV push

Toyota has issued its sustainability bonds under the Woven Planet Bond banner since 2021, the proceeds from which it plans to use to support environmental and social projects, in addition to the aforementioned development and production of electric vehicles. In 2021, Toyota issued 430 billion yen (RM14.1 billion at today’s rate) in sustainability bonds, and this issuance was split between dollar- and yen-denominated notes. The Japanese manufacturer announced in May that it will establish BEV Factory, a new outfit dedicated to accelerating EV development and its businesses, the month before

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MG ZS EV price second hand deals buying used features range battery

MG ZS EV price second hand deals buying used features range battery

With its premium interiors and low running costs, the ZS EV is a worthy option in the used market. Here’s how to buy a good example. Published On Jun 19, 2023 08:00:00 AM Dashboard is neatly laid out; cabin consists of high-quality materials. GOOD FOR: Premium cabin, Peppy performance LOOK OUT FOR: Steering rack, Infotainment issues The ZS EV was MG’s second-ever model in India and it impressed with its comfy, spacious cabin, extensive features list and peppy performance. If you are on the lookout for an EV as your next car, a used ZS EV is worth considering. But there are some things worth

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2024 Subaru Impreza Is a Clif Bar on Wheels

2024 Subaru Impreza Is a Clif Bar on Wheels

“Would you like to come over for dinner tonight? We’re having two backpacks full of nutritional granola bars,” asked no one ever. Though pressed with enough soy protein to grow hair on your legs, those individually wrapped caloric boosters are a matter of convenience rather than taste. They call to mind the new Subaru Impreza. It’s not as exciting to drive as the BRZ or the WRX, but like a Clif Bar, the Impreza uses only the necessary ingredients, and its handy size and affordable price make preparing for life’s real adventures a lot easier. Although still basic, the sixth-generation Impreza

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2023 Volvo EX30 debuts – EV SUV with up to 422 hp 480 km range LFP/NMC battery RWD/AWD options

2023 Volvo EX30 debuts – EV SUV with up to 422 hp 480 km range LFP/NMC battery RWD/AWD options

To provide buyers with the right powertrain option to suit their needs, the automaker is making the EX30 available in three powertrain choices. The first is a 268 hp (272 PS) single-motor option, equipped with an lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery. The company says that the LFP battery is more cost-effective and less resource-intensive to produce, meaning it is the best option if you don’t need maximum range. There was no mention of capacity in the Volvo release, but earlier reports indicate that the unit has an energy capacity of 51 kWh. Those needing more range can opt for the Single

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