Automobile
First electric car was made in India: Anand Mahindra to Elon Musk
Anand Mahindra tagged Elon Musk on a photo of an Indian bullock cart, with the attached text on the image suggesting that it is the “original Tesla”. “Original Tesla vehicle. No Google Map required, No Fuel, No Pollution, FSD Mode (Fully Self Driven), Set Home [to and fro] Work place… Relax, Take a nap, Reach your destination,” the text reads. Sharing it, Mahindra tweeted, “BACK to the Future” and tagged the Tesla boss. People on Twitter were divided over the tweet, either agreeing or disagreeing with Mahindra’s idea.
BACK to the Future… @elonmusk pic.twitter.com/csuzuF6m4t
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) April 24, 2022
Automobile
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.