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Technical fault found in Mahindra’s diesel cars, the company recalled more than 600 cars
Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra has decided to recall 600 of its vehicles. Let us tell you that the reason behind this recall is being told as contaminated fuel. According to the report, the vehicles that were recalled were manufactured between June 21 and July 2, 2021 at its Nashik plant.
The company has issued a statement saying that it will investigate and replace the defective diesel engines of these cars. These engines are prone to premature failure due to contaminated fuel. Due to which they have been recalled. However, Mahindra has not told which models of the company have come under the grip of this defect. The company has said that the replacements required to test these models will be done free of cost. The company will personally contact the affected customers and inform them about the same.
Mahindra & Mahindra is the fifth largest passenger vehicle manufacturer in the country. It currently manufactures vehicles like Thar SUV, Scorpio, Marazzo and XUV300 at its Nashik plant. At the same time, the company launched Bolero Neo last week. Which is an updated version of the TUV300 SUV. Let us tell you, Mahindra is ready to launch an upgraded version of its flagship three-row SUV XUV500 in a new avatar, which has been named as XUV700.
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Improved version of Hyundai Creta launched in Indian market: Check it out here
Hyundai India launched the much-awaited Creta Knight Edition in the country at a starting price of Rs 13.51 lakh (ex-showroom, all-India). This new variant is available in both petrol and diesel engine options and can be had either with a manual or an automatic transmission unit. To read more about the Creta Knight Edition, click here. In addition to this, the company has also introduced a model-year update for the Hyundai Creta with new feature additions.
The 2022 Hyundai Creta is now available in a new Denim Blue colour option and the Highline TPMS is now standard across all variants. The SX (O) trim now also gets a glossy black centre console. Furthermore, the company will offer the iMT option on the 1.5-litre petrol ‘S’ variant to further expand choices for the customers. The new S+ variant powered by a 1.4-litre T-GDi petrol engine with 7DCT now gets an additional set of features, such as –
– Smart panoramic sunroof
– 16-inch black alloy wheels
– Smartphone wireless charger
– Rear Disc Brakes
– Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
– Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
– Hill start assist control (HAC)
– Paddle shifters
– Metal pedals
– Electric and auto-folding ORVMs
– Power window auto up/down
Mechanically, the SUV continues to be powered by the existing petrol and diesel engine options.