Volvo EX30 shipped to India receives European five-star safety rating
The EX30, Volvo's smallest electric car, received a 5-star safety rating in the latest round of Euro NCAP crash testing. While the Swedish carmaker has yet to make an official announcement, the EX30 is expected to hit our market next year. In the adult occupant protection category, it scored 35.3 points, or 88%. In the front deformable barrier test, the EX30 provided minimal protection for front-seat occupants' thighs, but other body areas were generally well protected, ranging from good to adequate. Full-width frontal hard-obstacle testing demonstrated strong protection for front-seat passengers. However, the level of chest protection for rear seat passengers was limited as the dummy showed high compression levels during the evaluation. Also read: Volvo XC40 Recharge, rebranded as EX40, now priced at Rs 56.10 lakh in India The EX30 performed strongly in the side movement obstacle test and had good overall protection, but performed poorly in chest protection in the side pole impact evaluation. The SUV's design was…
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe facelift unveiled, shipped to India
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe facelift gets slight exterior changes and more featuresThe BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe facelift has been unveiled, marking the fourth anniversary of the model's first launch. The updated model brings a new design and a host of new features, in line with BMW's latest offerings. Production will take place at the BMW Group's Leipzig plant, with launch in global markets scheduled for March 2025.Design updatesThe facelifted 2 Series Gran Coupe showcases significant visual innovations, with a design more consistent with newer BMW models. The front fascia now resembles that of the latest 1 Series, with stylish oval headlights and a smaller kidney grille that have become emblematic of the brand's evolving design language.While the car retains its familiar silhouette, flowing roofline and short overhangs, BMW has slightly increased its dimensions, adding 20mm to the length and 25mm to the height. The rear has also been updated, with new taillights that are reminiscent of those on…
Rolls-Royce Ghost facelift unveiled, will be shipped to India soon
Rolls-Royce Ghost II revealed, facelifted car gets more customization and styling changesThe Rolls-Royce Ghost gets a facelift that introduces subtle design tweaks along with major improvements in interior customization and technology. As demand for personalization continues to grow, Rolls-Royce has shifted its focus to offering a wide range of customization options while retaining Ghost’s signature luxury and refinement.Interior customization and material selectionOne of the standout features of the updated Ghost is the expanded range of interior materials. Customers can now choose from new handcrafted materials such as gray ash and binary twill.Gray Ash is a carefully hand-stained ash wood infused with metallic particles to create a shimmering effect that adds a touch of glamor to the cabin. Binary twill, on the other hand, is a unique textile woven from bamboo and inspired by the ropes used on sailing ships. This complex material is highly labor-intensive, with the complete interior requiring more than 2 million stitches and approximately 17.7 kilometers of…
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