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The new Rolls-Royce Boat Tail was commissioned by a customer whose family business has grown from his father's origins in the pearling industry. It will make its public debut at Concorso d'Eleganza, Villa d'Este on May 21, 2022.

Mahindra will continue to sell the current generation Scorpio in India, even after the launch of the new-gen model, dubbed as Mahindra Scorpio Classic. The new-gen model will be launched on June 27.

Select dealers have already started accepting pre-bookings for the 2022 Hyundai Venue facelift, for a token of Rs. 11,000. We have been told that the refreshed model could go on sale as early as June 2022.

Lamborghini has created the Aventador LP 780-4 Ultimae in a numbered series, and globally, the coupe version is limited to 350 units, while only 250 units of the roadster will be made. The car will be launched in India on June 15, 2022

Announcing the opening of the purchase window, Ola Electric's Co-Founder and CEO, Bhavish Aggarwal, also added that customers who have already reserved the electric scooter will get early access.

The new Jeep Meridian is based on the same platform as the Compass and is essentially the extended, 3-row version of the mid-size SUV. It is offered only with a diesel engine on offer.

Mahindra aims to use Volkswagen Group's MEB electric components such as electric motors, battery system components and battery cells to develop its next-gen Born Electric Vision (BEV) platform, which will spawn a range of new EVs.

Jeep India will introduce the Meridian only in the top-end Limited and Limited (O) trims, and given the fact that it boasts 82 per cent local content, we would expect the company to launch the SUV at Rs. 31 lakh to Rs. 36 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

The electric bus, which has been dubbed 'Shivai', will be deployed on June 1, 2022, and it will run on the Pune- Ahmednagar route. In total, GreenCell will deploy 50 electric buses for intercity travel across Maharashtra for MSRTC.

In addition to being the CEO of Royal Enfield, Govindarajan will also serve as a Wholetime Director on the Board of Eicher Motors Limited (EML). Govindarajan has spent more than 23 years across Royal Enfield and Eicher Motors.

Between January and March 2022, Eicher Motors saw a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs. 610 crore, a growth of 16 per cent compared to the Rs. 526 crore profit achieved in achieved during the same period in FY2021.

One of the key highlights of the upcoming Kia EV6 electric crossover is its cabin. It is equipped with futuristic design, premium interior, and a host of smart features and tech.

The 2023 Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II comes with an illuminated grille, revised headlamps, new interior trim options and connected car technology. The updates are offered with both the Phantom Series II and the Phantom Extended Series II.

In April 2022, Maruti Suzuki manufactured 157,392 units in India, against the 159,955 vehicles produced during the same month in 2021. Also, compared to the 163,392 units produced in March 2022, it reported a MoM production drop of nearly 4 per cent.

Between January and March 2022, total MPV sales stood at 77,244 units, a growth of 16 per cent year-on-year, compared to 66,865 vehicles sold during the same period in FY2021.

Between January and March 2022, Lamborghini reported achieving 25 per cent growth in operating profit at EUR 178 million. Its total turnover was EUR 592 million. The company recorded its best-ever performance in terms of turnover and profitability.

Tata Motors has launched the new long-range Nexon EV Max electric subcompact SUV in India. Priced between Rs. 17.74 lakh and Rs. 19.24 lakh (ex-showroom, India) the new long-range Nexon EV comes with a bigger battery pack, extended range and a host of new features. Now

The updated Tata Nexon EV Max electric subcompact SUV will come with a larger battery pack and extended range compared to the existing model, along with a bunch of new features.

The upcoming long-range Tata Nexon EV Max will come with a bigger battery, and features like electronic brakes and auto-hold function. With these features, the EV is likely to receive a hike of Rs. 2-3 lakh and will be priced around Rs. 18 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh (ex-showroom).

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced his aim to open 2-3 scrapping centres in every distract at the inauguration a new Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Haryana.

The Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo variant will sit above the existing top-spec Style trim of the compact SUV. It comes with the choice of both the 1.0-litre TSI and 1.5-litre TSI engines, in both manual and automatic options.

Skoda Auto India has informed us that the Kushaq Monte Carlo will be around Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 80,000 more expensive than the Style variant of the SUV. So, we expect the Kushaq Monte Carlo to be priced between Rs. 15.99 lakh to Rs. 19.59 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

The upcoming long-range model from Tata Motors will be called - the Tata Nexon EV Max. We expect a claimed range of over 400 km, and it will come with an electronic parking brake and auto-hold function as well.

Indulgence is doing things that keep you excited, keep you comfortable, and offer a sense of fulfilment. All feelings that you experience when you are inside The All-New XL6 from NEXA.

ATUM Charge is a self-sustaining solar-powered EV charging stations, which comes with a 5.2KW ATUM Solar Roof, which is an electricity-generating solar roof. The charging station has been set up in Malad.

In Q4 FY2022, Hero MotoCorp achieved a profit after tax of Rs. 627 crore, witnessing a drop of 28 per cent compared to the Rs. 865 crore profit registered in the quarter that ended on March 31, 2021.

In April 2022, WardWizard, manufacturer of Joy e-bike electric two-wheelers, sold 4,087 units in India, witnessing a more than 8-fold growth of 766 per cent compared to the 472 electric two-wheelers sold in April 2021.

In April 2022, Mahindra's Farm Equipment Sector sold 39,405 in India, a growth of 51 per cent compared to the 26,130 units sold in April 2021. The company also exported 1,534 tractors from India witnessing a growth of 10 per cent against last year.

In April 2022, Mahindra's total domestic passenger vehicle sales stood at 22,526 units, whereas collective sales, including commercial vehicles and exports stood at 45,640 units.

Compared to 5,608 units sold in March 2022, Skoda's highest-ever monthly sales in India, the company saw a month-on-month decline of about 8 per cent. However, against the 961 units sold in April 2021, Skoda saw a year-on-year growth of 436 per cent.