In this issue

This issue of Motown India magazine is our 10th anniversary issue. Motown India October 2020 issue has first drive reviews of the premium SUV MG Gloster, the Kia Sonet compact SUV and the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios which now comes with the powerful 1 litre Turbo GDi petrol engine. We have also reviewed the trusted TVS moped, the XL 100 which now comes with a BS VI engine. Though the XL 100 is a humble product, it should never be underestimated because it serves a great purpose. We also reviewed the Detel Easy city electric bicycle which is priced at Rs 19,999/-. Read this special issue to find out more. Happy reading!

FORD ENDEAVOUR SPORT Special Edition launched at ₹ 35.10 Lakh

The Ford India has launched the special edition of the Ford Endeavour priced at Rs 35.10 lakh. The Ford Endeavour Sport dons bold, black exteriors and features a dozen impressive exterior changes.

1 min

HONDA H'NESS CB350 prices start at ₹ 1.85 lakh

Honda 2Wheelers India (Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India-HMSI) has launched the H’nessCB350 at a special starting price of Rs 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom, Gurugram, Haryana). It comes with a dual-tone fuel tank (capacity 15 litres) which is only available in DLX Pro variant. The bike has a heritage inspired look. The front alloy wheel has seven Y shaped cutouts inside. It has 19-inch tyre in front while the rear tyre is 18 inches.

1 min

New BMW G 310 R, G 310 GS launched at ₹2.45 lakh onward

BMW Motorrad India launched the new BMW G 310 R and BMW G 310 GS in India. While the new BMW G 310 R is priced at Rs 2,45,000, the new BMW G 310 GS is priced at Rs 2,85,000, ex-showroom India.

1 min

NO COMPROMISES

Apart from the fact that Gloster is the name of a city in England though spelt differently, Gloster was also a British jet-engine aircraft prototype and the company claims that the name is a nod to the great British engineering.

7 mins

BORN WILD

The subcompact SUV segment which is the sub-4-metre segment to be more precise is one of the most popular passenger vehicle segments in the country today and is growing rapidly too. Kia Sonet is the latest entrant in this segment. There are already popular models here like the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, the Mahindra XUV 300, which incidentally is one of the safest vehicles on road in India today, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon and Ford EcoSport, among others.

8 mins

MAHINDRA XUV300 TOPS ON SAFETY

Road safety is dependent on several factors. First and foremost, you need to encourage disciplined driving. It also involves strictly following the traffic norms in the country. And equally important is that the vehicle you are driving meets the highest safety standards.

3 mins

SPEED BOOSTER

HYUNDAI GRAND i10 NIOS – SPORTZ (1.0 L TURBO GDI)

3 mins

THE PRACTICAL TRANSPORTER

2020 TVS XL100 MOPED

5 mins

STUNT RIDE WITH TVS XL100 MOPED

Delhi-based Bunty Godara has been doing motorcycle stunts for more than a decade now. He has now become a professional motorcycle stunt rider and is sponsored by names like K&N Filters, Axor helmets and is part of TVS Racing motorcycle stunt riding team.

2 mins

VERY CUTE, VERY FRAGILE

DETEL EASY CITY ELECTRIC BICYCLE

8 mins

Do High Security Registration Plates Prevent Theft Of Vehicles?

In the midst of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, panic, and restrictions, the Transport Department of Delhi, in a public notice issued on September 22, 2020, warned owners of new and old vehicles registered in NCT of Delhi to immediately install High-Security Registration Plates (HSRPs) including the third registration mark (color-coded sticker) on their vehicles. In essence, it means around 40 lakh vehicles will need to go to get HSRPs and color code stickers.

7 mins

A journey into hinterland

DRIVING A JEEP COMPASS LIMITED PLUS

4 mins

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Motown India Magazine Description:

Motown India magazine is the only automotive publication in the country which offers a fine balance of B2C and B2B content to its readers. Whether you are an auto enthusiast or a corporate professional, our magazine caters to everyone who wants to know about the automotive world. The topics covered in the magazine include: latest car & bike new, test drives & rides, motorsport, automotive technology, buyer's guide, features, travel, corporate news, auto components, commercial vehicles, automotive industry overview and interviews. The magazine is printed & published by Motown Publications Pvt. Ltd. and is edited by P. Tharyan, a veteran journalist with 29 years of experience in automotive journalism.