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Mercedes-Benz goes eco-friendly on World Water Day

The German carmaker will retail its AdBlue solution and has launched an eco-friendly car wash solution.
1 min read23 Mar '18
Shubham ParasharShubham Parashar
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Mercedes-Benz had upped the ante with the launch of the first BS-VI-compliant vehicle made in India, the S-class 350d. The 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder diesel engine (Codename: OM656) that powers the S 350d uses a selective catalytic convertor filled with an AdBlue solution that limits CO2 emissions to the prescribed BS-VI levels.

At the launch of the BS-VI-compliant S 350d, Mercedes stated that the AdBlue solution will be checked and refilled when the car goes to the workshop for its scheduled service. Now Mercedes has announced that the solution will also be retailed along with its other car care products at their dealerships and workshops. So even in case the service of the car is delayed, owners can top-up the solution themselves and do their own part in keeping their city's air clean.

Interestingly, as a part of its World Water Day announcements, Mercedes has also launched ‘Quick & Clean’ – an eco-friendly car wash solution that it imports to India from Germany. Moreover, Mercedes will also give an option of a waterless car wash to its customers when the car is sent to the workshop for servicing.

Mahindra-Ford to jointly develop two new SUVs

Both firms are working on an EV and connected car tech as well.
1 min read22 Mar '18
Akbar MerchantAkbar Merchant

Mahindra XUV Aero sketch (used for representation purpose).

L-R: Jim Farley, Ford executive VP and president of Global Markets, and Peter Fleet, Group VP and president, Ford Asia Pacific, with Rajan Wadhera, president, automotive sector and Dr Pawan Goenka, managing director, Mahindra & Mahindra.

SAIC to introduce MG brand in India with ZS SUV

ZS SUV brought to showcase brand but won’t be sold in India; company working on India-specific SUV due in 2019.
2 min read22 Mar '18
Akbar MerchantAkbar Merchant

MG GS SUV

MG GS SUV

Skoda confirms MQB A0 platform for India

MQB A0 IN is a derivative of the VW Group’s MQB A0 platform and will underpin future Skoda models for India.
2 min read22 Mar '18
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BMW headquarters raided by German Police

Two of the manufacturer's largest sites have been searched by 100 police officials who are looking for erroneously allocated software.
2 min read22 Mar '18
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk

Skoda Kamiq, Kodiaq Coupe to be unveiled this year

Skoda Kamiq SUV will sit below the Karoq in Skoda's line-up. Kodiaq GT will be unveiled later this year.
1 min read22 Mar '18
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk

Skoda Kamiq

Skoda Kamiq

Skoda Kamiq