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Acko Drive retweeted
Yes. Big safety alert and update incoming! We finally have a roadmap towards India adopting ADAS as part of the motor vehicles act. AEB will become standard at the end of the decade, much like we have seen happen in the EU in July 2024.
Watch this for details.
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. @UltravioletteEV has launched the X-47 Venom at ₹2.65 lakh, built on its new VX-100 platform >>
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Benelli has officially launched the next-generation TRK 552 and TRK 552X adventure touring motorcycles in India! @BenelliIndia
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Kawasaki has launched the Ninja 300-based Z300 in India at ₹ 3.24 lakh, featuring a 39.4 bhp parallel-twin engine, Sugomi styling, dual-channel ABS, and a 17-litre fuel tank >>
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Google has rolled out Gemini Personal Intelligence on Android Auto, linking apps like Gmail, Photos, and Maps to deliver context-aware, hands-free assistance and personalised navigation while driving >>
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ADAS technology has become more accessible in India, with over ten cars under ₹20 lakh offering advanced safety features, including adaptive cruise control and automatic emergency braking >>
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More budget-friendly cars are now offering ventilated seats across a variety of price points. Here's a list of all such cars under ₹20 lakh >>
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Bajaj Pulsar N250SS launched in India! Features an upgraded 4V engine producing 24.7 bhp and 22 Nm torque, now paired with a 6-speed gearbox. @_bajaj_auto_ltd
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The India-built Suzuki e Vitara electric SUV has earned a 4-star Japan NCAP safety rating.
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SMK Helmets has launched the Agnar Revv full-face helmet in India starting at ₹6,700, featuring rev-counter graphics, a dual-visor system, 21 vents, and ECE 22.06 safety certification >>
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Bookings for the new @Mahindra_Auto XUV 3XO ZNG (CNG) open in India tomorrow, October 20, 2026, 11 AM onwards >>
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Norton's new 450 cc bike could debut at EICMA 2026 >>
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Hyundai Bayon starts reaching dealerships in India >>
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Renault Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 Launched in India at ₹16.99 Lakh >>
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Acko Drive retweeted
V attractive prices, 29 kmpl FE claim, inlit name logo in front. Looks like Renault's hit the mark with the Duster Hybrid. Almost. Some features from the turbo like 360 camera, more importantly ADAS left out from the hybrid. Weird Maruti logic to offer better prices applied?
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The #DusterHybrid FINALLY lands in India today! But it has competitors in the form of the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, while these are the SUVs, there’s also the City which has the hybrid. Will be interesting to see what the price will be.
The @RenaultIndia team also compared the ownership of the #DusterHybrid to the Diesel variant of (maybe the Creta) and it says a lot of savings on its car. We will take that with a pinch of salt though because this is a great marketing pitch. On-road is a different story altogether.
BIG CLAIM! @RenaultIndia #DusterHybrid is the most fuel efficient hybrid in the country. 29.2 kmpl is what has been claimed. For reference the GV hybrid: 27.97 kmpl
The #DusterHybrid is the kost powerful hybrid in the segment says @RenaultIndia. 0-100 kmph in 9.61s is claimed by the company. It has matched it with diesel and with the fellow competitor.
High voltage travtion motor provided 208 Nm torque. There’s also engine recuperation. There’s also a multi-mode automatic gear box. 2 gears for electric and 4 gears for petrol. 8-speed overall in hybrid mode. #DusterHybrid.
