​I am planning to purchase an electric vehicle (EV). I have a weekly commute of approximately 600 km and no home charging facility. Fortunately, there is a 60 kW DC fast charging station with four charging ports right next to my house. Based on this situation, I have two main concerns: 1. Will DC fast charging every two days negatively impact the long-term health of the EV battery? 2. Given my high weekly mileage and reliance on public fast charging, is it a wise and practical decision?

Autocar India

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Kia has already launched the GTX trim on the Seltos, so you don’t have to wait for it to arrive. Originally, GTX was positioned as a sporty, higher-spec trim available with the 1.5 turbo-petrol DCT and 1.5 diesel AT powertrains. However, Kia has now extended the GTX line-up to the 1.5 petrol with the iVT automatic as well, precisely to cater to buyers like you who want the fully loaded, sportier-looking trim without opting for the turbo-petrol.In other words, if your booking is for the 1.5 iVT in GTX trim, that configuration is now part of the range, and dealers should be able to give you a clear timeline based on their current allocation. It’s worth checking with your dealership whether your existing booking has been tagged correctly to the new GTX iVT variant so that you’re in the right queue.

Kia Seltos

Autocar India

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The Kia Carnival is already being locally assembled in India, so current pricing reflects duties applicable to semi-knocked down (SKD) kits that are assembled at Kia’s Anantapur plant. At present, the Carnival is offered with a 2.2-litre diesel engine, priced at around Rs 59.4 lakh ex-showroom (Limousine Plus variant).Looking ahead, Kia is also preparing to introduce a hybrid version of the Carnival later this year. This variant is expected to be priced under Rs 50 lakh and, importantly, will also be locally assembled. The addition of a hybrid powertrain should broaden the Carnival’s appeal, especially in a market that is gradually shifting towards electrified options while still valuing efficiency and long-distance usability.

Kia Carnival

Autocar India

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Yes, but it depends on how deep the scratch is. Your car’s paint has a clear top layer. If the scratch is only in this clear layer, buffing and polishing can remove it or make it hard to see. A quick check: run your fingernail across the mark. If your nail does not catch, and the scratch almost disappears when the area is wet, polishing should sort it. These are the usual light swirls, light scuffs from bags, or colour transfer from another car which you accidentally nudge.If your nail catches or you can see a different colour under the paint (grey/white base, black plastic, or bare metal), polishing will not fix it. That needs touch-up paint or a repaint.Painted bumpers follow the same rule, but be extra gentle. The paint on plastic parts is thinner and heats up fast, so it’s easy to burn the edges with a machine. If the bumper is unpainted black plastic, polishing will not help much. Use a plastic trim restorer, and some light scuffs can be eased with gentle heat.If you want to try at home: wash and dry the area, use a mild rubbing compound or polish on a soft microfibre cloth, work a small patch, and finish with a finer polish. Wipe clean and apply a wax or sealant so the area stays protected. Do not overdo it, as you are removing a tiny layer each time. If you have PPF, do not polish it. Many films self-heal with warm water or sunlight. With a ceramic coat, ask the detailer for the right method.So yes, light scratches can be polished out. Deep ones will need paint.