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Indian company Tata Motors sells 28,810 cars in August 21
Tata Motors Limited has logged a total cumulative domestic sale of 54,190 units in the month of August 2021. The figures are 53 per cent higher when compared to the business done by the Indian automaker in August 2020. Additionally, the Indian carmaker has surpassed the sales threshold of 1,000 EVs in the previous month.
The total sales are broadly divided into commercial vehicles and passenger vehicles categories. Speaking of the passenger vehicles segment, the company retailed 28,018 units in the last month which is slightly lower as compared to 30,185 units retailed in July 2021. However, on a yearly scale, the company registered an impressive 51 per cent rise as against the business done in August 2020.
Earlier this week, Tata Motors launched the new Tigor EV in India at a starting price of Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The electric compact sedan is now the most affordable EV one can buy in the country and is offered with a claimed driving range of 306km.
Besides this, the carmaker is also prepping to launch the smallest and most affordable micro-SUV named Punch. We expect more details of the car to be disclosed in the festive period.
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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.