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  In India, the number of CNG-powered passenger cars is expected to grow dramatically in the coming months. Tata has only recently entered the race with the introduction of CNG variants for the Tiago and Tigor. Despite its late entry, it has made a significant impact by being the first to offer cleaner fuel options across the board, particularly in the top variant. Tata can capitalise on this trend by being the first to offer a variety of models with factory-installed CNG kits. Among the projects being actively pursued by the automaker are: CNG-Automatic (AMT) For the longest time, an automatic transmission has been the most elusive choice among CNG cars. Despite the fact that the CNG kit is mated to the same petrol engine that will be available with a manual or an AMT transmission, the CNG is always limited to a manual shifter. We've talked about some of the challenges that come with offering an automatic with a CNG powertrain, but Tata could be the first to take the plunge. A CNG...

Toyota, the Japanese automaker, recently unveiled the Hilux pickup truck in India ahead of its price announcement in March. The vehicle will be delivered starting in April 2022. The vehicle will be available in Standard and High variants at launch. Toyota has revealed the Hilux accessory list ahead of its official launch. Read on to find out more about them. Accessories – Tent with canopy   Stylish roll bar and over fender   Tailgate assist   Wireless charger  TPMS and air compressor   Front under-run Tonneau cover  The upcoming Toyota Hilux pick-up will be powered by a 2.8-liter diesel engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission and an optional six-speed torque converter automatic transmission. This engine produces 201bhp at 3,400rpm and 420Nm between 1,400 and 3,400rpm (500Nm between 1,600 - 2,800rpm for the AT) The list of safety features includes up to seven SRS airbags, vehicle stability control, hill assist control, anti-theft ...

  Toyota unveiled the Hilux pick-up truck in India earlier this week, ahead of its March 2022 release date. Bookings for the model have begun for Rs 50,000, and deliveries will begin in March of this year. The new Toyota Hilux is powered by a 2.8-litre diesel engine mated to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. This motor has a power output of 201bhp and a torque output of 420Nm (500Nm for the AT). A 4WD system and a limited slip differential are standard features. Customers can order the Toyota Hilux in Emotional Red, White Pearl Shine, Silver Metallic, Gray Metallic, or Super White. The former is only available in the Standard variant, while all other colours are only available in the High variant. The Hilux's variant-specific features are as follows. Hilux Standard Halogen headlamps with LED turn indicators Halogen tail lights Trapezoid-shaped grille with silver surround Steel step paint rear bumper Machine-finished 17-inch alloy wheels Electrically-a...

  Tata Motors launched the Tigor  i-CNG version in the country last week, with prices starting at Rs 7.70 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).  Powering the Tata Tigor  i-CNG is a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine that produces 72bhp and 95Nm of torque. This motor is mated only to a five-speed manual transmission. The Tigor in this new variant has a CNG fuel tank capacity of 60 litres (water filling capacity). The Tata Tigor i-CNG version is offered in five colours that include Daytona Grey, Opal White, Magnetic Red, Arizona Blue, and Pure Silver. Customers can choose from two variants that include XZ and XZ+. The latter is also offered in a dual-tone paintjob. The following are the variant-wise features of the Tigor i-CNG. Tigor i-CNG XZ Push-button start-stop Auto-folding ORVMs Harman-sourced infotainment system Six-speaker music system Steering-mounted controls Rear arm-rest with cup-holders Central locking with flip-key Manual AC Black and grey interior theme 14...

  Tata Motors launched the i-CNG variant of the Tiago  in India earlier this week, with prices starting at Rs 6.10 lakh (ex-showroom) Under the hood of the Tata Tiago  i-CNG variant is a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder, Revotron petrol engine that has been tuned to produce 72bhp and 95Nm of torque. A five-speed manual unit is the sole transmission on offer. The Tata Tiago CNG version is offered in five colours that include Midnight Plum, Arizona Blue, Opal White, Flame Red, and Daytona Grey. Customers can choose from four variants including XE , XM, XT, and XZ+. The following are the variant-wise features of the Tiago i-CNG. Tiago i-CNG XE Dual airbags ABS with EBD Corner stability control Body-coloured bumpers Black and grey interiors Manual AC 14-inch hub caps Digital instrument cluster Rear parcel tray Rear parking sensors Puncture repair kit Adjustable front head rests Tiago i-CNG XM All four power windows Harman-Kardon sourced music system Two front speakers Rear park...

Another year under the influence of pandemic has gone by in a jiffy. Now, it is time to examine how the car carmakers in India did in the last month of 2021. Considering the problems faced by the Indian automotive industry, the couple of top carmakers did witness a sudden downfall. Besides, there are other carmakers that also did extremely well, especially Tata, in the month compared to 2020. So without further ado, let’s look at the top 10 carmakers in terms of sales for December 2021. 1.Maruti Suzuki ( 1,13,851 Units ) It’s a regular affair for Maruti Suzuki to take the top spot in the number of cars sold. Selling 1,13,851 units in December, the carmaker did take a beating when compared to the car sales in December 2020. To be exact, in December 2020, Maruti sold 1,29,539 cars. That 12% negative growth in car sales. There could be multiple reasons of this decline, one being chip shortage. 2.Tata ( 35,300 Units ) This comes as a surprise that the Indian carmaker Tata bagged second pla...

  Jeep   Compass  facelift in India is the first right-hand market to get the new Compass and will also be the manufacturing hub for all right-hand markets including Japan. Along with the launch of the 2021 Compass, Jeep has also rejigged the variants of the SUV and is now available in five trims – Sport, Longitude (O), Limited (O), Limited 80th Anniversary Edition, and the newly added S trim. It is available with two engine options and seven exterior colours – Brilliant Black, Minimal Grey, Exotica Red, Magnesio Grey, Bright White, Techno Green, and Galaxy Blue, out of which the latter three are new colour hue. Let us have a detailed look at what each of the variant has on offer.  COMPASS SPORT | FEATURES Std. Safety Features Electronic Stability Control w/ Rollover Mitigation Traction Control Electronic Parking Brake Rear Wiper & Washer Rear Parking Camera Rear Defogger Rear Disc Brakes Day/Night IRVM LED Reflector Headlamps ISOFIX Hill Start Assist R17 Alloy W...