<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Posts on Car Things</title><link>https://carthings.in/posts/</link><description>Recent content in Posts on Car Things</description><generator>Hugo</generator><language>en-IN</language><managingEditor>contact@carthings.in (Satish Kumar)</managingEditor><webMaster>contact@carthings.in (Satish Kumar)</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:08:03 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://carthings.in/posts/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>New Hyundai Venue Facelift 2025 Revealed</title><link>https://carthings.in/new-hyundai-venue-facelift-2025-revealed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 00:08:03 +0000</pubDate><author>contact@carthings.in (Satish Kumar)</author><guid>https://carthings.in/new-hyundai-venue-facelift-2025-revealed/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;October 24, 2025, right in the thick of Diwali prep. Everyone&amp;rsquo;s dreaming of that shiny new ride to zoom past traffic jams. Bookings kicked off immediately at just ₹25,000.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Honestly? My phone&amp;rsquo;s been buzzing with notifications from friends in Mumbai and Delhi. They&amp;rsquo;re all asking the same thing: is this the sub-4m SUV we&amp;rsquo;ve been waiting for?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;After digging into the specs (I&amp;rsquo;ve been tracking leaks for weeks now), this 2025 update feels like Hyundai&amp;rsquo;s saying, &amp;ldquo;Tech up, yaar, and go beyond the daily grind.&amp;rdquo; Larger, smarter, with Creta-inspired flair, it&amp;rsquo;s aimed straight at us urban folks juggling work calls and family outings on pothole-riddled roads.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Hyundai New Venue 2025 India's Festive SUV Steal</title><link>https://carthings.in/hyundai-new-venue-2025-indias-festive-suv-steal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 02:16:42 +0000</pubDate><author>contact@carthings.in (Satish Kumar)</author><guid>https://carthings.in/hyundai-new-venue-2025-indias-festive-suv-steal/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;So, picture this. Last Diwali, right after the fireworks died down and the sweets were polished off, my cousin Priya dragged me to a Hyundai showroom in Mumbai. &amp;ldquo;Bhaiya, no more petrol guzzlers,&amp;rdquo; she said, eyes sparkling like the fairy lights outside.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We ended up test-driving the old Venue. Solid, yaar, but it felt a tad dated amid all that festive buzz. Fast-forward to today, October 24, and I&amp;rsquo;m glued to my phone, scrolling through those fresh spy shots of the 2025 model.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Lokpal's BMW Tender Sparks Massive Fury</title><link>https://carthings.in/lokpals-bmw-tender-sparks-massive-fury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 02:53:24 +0000</pubDate><author>contact@carthings.in (Satish Kumar)</author><guid>https://carthings.in/lokpals-bmw-tender-sparks-massive-fury/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Last Diwali, yaar, I was stuck in that typical Mumbai traffic jam. Horns blaring, auto-rickshaws zigzagging like they&amp;rsquo;re in a Bollywood chase scene. My mind wandered to those old Anna Hazare days.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Remember 2011? The man was fasting at Ramlila Maidan, crowds chanting against corruption. We all thought, finally, something&amp;rsquo;s changing.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Fast-forward to now, and here&amp;rsquo;s the &lt;strong&gt;Lokpal&lt;/strong&gt;, the very body born from that movement, floating a tender for seven shiny white &lt;strong&gt;BMWs&lt;/strong&gt;. Makes you wonder, no? From Anna&amp;rsquo;s fast to BMW&amp;rsquo;s fast lane, how did we get here?&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally 2025 Thrills Await</title><link>https://carthings.in/mercedes-benz-classic-car-rally-2025-thrills-await/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:34:45 +0000</pubDate><author>contact@carthings.in (Satish Kumar)</author><guid>https://carthings.in/mercedes-benz-classic-car-rally-2025-thrills-await/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;So, Imagine. Last Diwali, I was at a family gathering in Mumbai, the kind where uncles start reminiscing about old times over chai and samosas. One of them, my chacha from Bandra, pulls out faded photos of his first car, a battered old Ambassador.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;But then he mentions this shiny Mercedes from the 1950s that his boss once drove. Suddenly everyone&amp;rsquo;s eyes light up. That got me thinking, yaar. Why do these vintage beasts still excite us so much?&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Volkswagen Festive Deals Spark Buzz in India</title><link>https://carthings.in/volkswagen-festive-deals-spark-buzz-in-india/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 03:45:03 +0000</pubDate><author>contact@carthings.in (Satish Kumar)</author><guid>https://carthings.in/volkswagen-festive-deals-spark-buzz-in-india/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;It&amp;rsquo;s October 20, 2025, and Diwali lights are just nine days away. Rajesh, a 32-year-old IT engineer from Mumbai, scrolls through X late at night. His heart races as he spots a post about &lt;strong&gt;Volkswagen&lt;/strong&gt; slashing prices on the &lt;strong&gt;Taigun&lt;/strong&gt; SUV. &amp;ldquo;Finally, that German beast at my budget!&amp;rdquo; he tweets, echoing what thousands of young professionals and families are feeling right now.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Why the frenzy? &lt;strong&gt;Volkswagen&lt;/strong&gt; is riding high on recent GST reductions and festive deals. These turn premium rides into steals.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>TVS Apache RTX 300 Launches at Rs 1.99 Lakh</title><link>https://carthings.in/tvs-apache-rtx-300-launches-at-rs-1.99-lakh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:19:11 +0000</pubDate><author>contact@carthings.in (Satish Kumar)</author><guid>https://carthings.in/tvs-apache-rtx-300-launches-at-rs-1.99-lakh/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Imagine hitting the open road on a powerful adventure bike that doesn&amp;rsquo;t empty your wallet. TVS just launched the Apache RTX 300 yesterday, October 15, 2025, and it&amp;rsquo;s already creating buzz among Indian riders. Priced at an introductory Rs 1.99 lakh ex-showroom, this adventure tourer motorcycle is designed for everything from Mumbai&amp;rsquo;s chaotic traffic to long highway runs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You might be wondering, what is the price of the TVS Apache RTX 300? It starts at Rs 1.99 lakh for the base variant, with the top BTO model going up to Rs 2.34 lakh ex-showroom. In cities like Mumbai, on-road prices could range from Rs 2.2 to 2.5 lakh, depending on the variant.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Hyundai Venue's Bold 2025 Facelift Leaked</title><link>https://carthings.in/hyundai-venues-bold-2025-facelift-leaked/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:14:12 +0000</pubDate><author>contact@carthings.in (Satish Kumar)</author><guid>https://carthings.in/hyundai-venues-bold-2025-facelift-leaked/</guid><description>&lt;h1 id="hyundai-venues-bold-2025-facelift-leaked"&gt;Hyundai Venue&amp;rsquo;s Bold 2025 Facelift Leaked&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Imagine spotting a revamped &lt;strong&gt;Hyundai Venue&lt;/strong&gt; on the road that turns heads with its fresh Creta-inspired style. Leaked images from Hyundai&amp;rsquo;s Investor Day on October 15, 2025, have everyone talking about this upcoming subcompact SUV in India. It&amp;rsquo;s packed with updates that could make it a top pick for city drivers.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Hyundai shared big plans at the event, including 26 new launches by FY2030 and massive investments. This &lt;strong&gt;Hyundai Venue facelift&lt;/strong&gt; fits right into that vision, bringing timely tech to the subcompact SUV India market. With petrol prices over ₹100 per litre in places like Delhi NCR, its efficiency will appeal to many.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Nissan's Tekton SUV Targets Creta Dominance</title><link>https://carthings.in/nissans-tekton-suv-targets-creta-dominance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 03:43:28 +0000</pubDate><author>contact@carthings.in (Satish Kumar)</author><guid>https://carthings.in/nissans-tekton-suv-targets-creta-dominance/</guid><description>&lt;h1 id="nissans-tekton-suv-targets-creta-dominance"&gt;Nissan&amp;rsquo;s Tekton SUV Targets Creta Dominance&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Nissan just dropped a bombshell with the &lt;strong&gt;Nissan Tekton SUV&lt;/strong&gt; reveal on October 7, 2025. This bold design is already buzzing in India as a serious &lt;strong&gt;Creta rival SUV&lt;/strong&gt;. Drawing from the legendary Patrol, it mixes rugged style with modern flair perfect for our roads.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;You&amp;rsquo;ve probably spotted spy shots of test mules on highways. The official peek shows a flat bonnet, V-motion grille, and split headlamps. Built on the CMF-B platform shared with the new Duster, it promises a solid build for potholes and monsoons.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Tata Overtakes Mahindra in September Sales Surge</title><link>https://carthings.in/tata-overtakes-mahindra-in-september-sales-surge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 05:03:30 +0000</pubDate><author>contact@carthings.in (Satish Kumar)</author><guid>https://carthings.in/tata-overtakes-mahindra-in-september-sales-surge/</guid><description>&lt;h1 id="tata-overtakes-mahindra-in-september-sales-surge"&gt;Tata Overtakes Mahindra in September Sales Surge&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Imagine flipping the script in India&amp;rsquo;s bustling car market overnight. Tata Motors just overtook Mahindra in passenger vehicle sales for September 2025, according to fresh Vahan data released on October 3. With Tata registering 40,594 units against Mahindra&amp;rsquo;s 37,015, this shift places Tata firmly in second behind Maruti Suzuki, sparking excitement amid Diwali preparations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Social media is buzzing with chatter about Tata&amp;rsquo;s affordable SUVs winning over drivers in crowded cities like Mumbai and Delhi NCR. This surge highlights how timely updates and smart pricing can shake up the competition. It&amp;rsquo;s a reminder of the dynamic Indian auto scene, especially during festive times.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Dzire's Diwali Deals Spark Frenzy</title><link>https://carthings.in/dzires-diwali-deals-spark-frenzy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 03:52:16 +0000</pubDate><author>contact@carthings.in (Satish Kumar)</author><guid>https://carthings.in/dzires-diwali-deals-spark-frenzy/</guid><description>&lt;h1 id="dzires-diwali-deals-spark-frenzy"&gt;Dzire&amp;rsquo;s Diwali Deals Spark Frenzy&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Imagine snagging a top-selling sedan at a massive discount just in time for Diwali. &lt;strong&gt;Maruti Suzuki Dzire&lt;/strong&gt; is making waves with fresh festive offers, announced hours ago, amid sluggish car sales. This comes hot on the heels of a GST cut from September 22, slashing up to ₹87,000 and dropping the base price to ₹6.26 lakh ex-showroom.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Despite the SUV craze dominating headlines, &lt;strong&gt;Dzire&lt;/strong&gt; topped sales charts last month. It&amp;rsquo;s a practical choice for Indian families, easily navigating Mumbai traffic while keeping fuel costs low at over ₹100 per litre. If you&amp;rsquo;re eyeing a deal, this compact sedan might just be your festive win.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Stable Fuel Prices Spark Diwali Joy</title><link>https://carthings.in/stable-fuel-prices-spark-diwali-joy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 02:20:23 +0000</pubDate><author>contact@carthings.in (Satish Kumar)</author><guid>https://carthings.in/stable-fuel-prices-spark-diwali-joy/</guid><description>&lt;h1 id="stable-fuel-prices-spark-diwali-joy"&gt;Stable Fuel Prices Spark Diwali Joy&lt;/h1&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Imagine heading out for Diwali road trips without worrying about sudden fuel hikes. That&amp;rsquo;s the reality for Indian drivers as petrol and diesel prices hold steady for the fourth day on October 12, 2025. This timely stability feels like a festive gift, especially with global crude oil dipping.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Many wonder why prices aren&amp;rsquo;t dropping despite crude falling to around $59 per barrel. It&amp;rsquo;s largely due to high taxes, which account for about 55% of petrol costs and 50% for diesel. These include central excise, state VAT, and dealer commissions, keeping rates firm even as international benchmarks shift.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>TVS RTX 300 Launch on Oct 15: Expected ₹2.6L Price &amp; Specs</title><link>https://carthings.in/tvs-rtx-300-launch-on-oct-15-expected-2.6l-price-specs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><author>contact@carthings.in (Satish Kumar)</author><guid>https://carthings.in/tvs-rtx-300-launch-on-oct-15-expected-2.6l-price-specs/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;TVS just dropped the bombshell we&amp;rsquo;ve all been waiting for. The &lt;strong&gt;TVS RTX 300 launch&lt;/strong&gt; is locked in for October 15, 2025, barely a week away as of today. Spy shots and teasers from the Bharat Mobility Global Expo earlier this year had us hooked, and now media invites are flooding inboxes. Here&amp;rsquo;s the thing, with petrol crossing ₹100 per litre again, this adventure tourer motorcycle could be the smart pick for weekend warriors dodging Mumbai&amp;rsquo;s monsoon puddles or blasting down the Delhi-Jaipur highway.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Launches as India’s Affordable Electric SUV</title><link>https://carthings.in/maruti-suzuki-e-vitara-launches-as-indias-affordable-electric-suv/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate><author>contact@carthings.in (Satish Kumar)</author><guid>https://carthings.in/maruti-suzuki-e-vitara-launches-as-indias-affordable-electric-suv/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;What’s buzzing on Indian roads is a game-changer, &lt;strong&gt;Maruti Suzuki’s e Vitara&lt;/strong&gt;, their first-ever electric SUV, launched on September 3, 2025! Picture this: weaving through Bengaluru’s jam-packed streets, no petrol costs, just pure electric vibes. As India’s auto giant dives into EVs, this &lt;em&gt;made-in-India&lt;/em&gt; ride might just convince families to ditch fuel pumps for good.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 id="launch-buzz-and-whats-new"&gt;Launch Buzz and What&amp;rsquo;s New&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The &lt;strong&gt;e Vitara&lt;/strong&gt; stole the show at the &lt;em&gt;Bharat Mobility Global Expo&lt;/em&gt; earlier this year, and man, the hype was real! Launched last week, it’s rolling out of &lt;strong&gt;Maruti’s Gujarat plant&lt;/strong&gt;, with 67,000 units planned by March 2026, mostly for us here in India. Bookings are already piling up, with city folks, from Delhi to Chennai, itching to go electric.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Why Tata Curvv EV Dark Edition is Winning Over Creta Fans Fast</title><link>https://carthings.in/why-tata-curvv-ev-dark-edition-is-winning-over-creta-fans-fast/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate><author>contact@carthings.in (Satish Kumar)</author><guid>https://carthings.in/why-tata-curvv-ev-dark-edition-is-winning-over-creta-fans-fast/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;What’s buzzing on Indian roads right now? Imagine weaving through Bangalore’s jam-packed streets or tackling a monsoon-soaked highway, and a sleek coupe-SUV glides past, silent as a whisper. That’s &lt;strong&gt;Tata Curvv&lt;/strong&gt;, making waves and sparking debates on whether it can outshine &lt;strong&gt;Hyundai Creta&lt;/strong&gt; in price, performance, and cool tech.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Tata dropped the &lt;strong&gt;Curvv&lt;/strong&gt; in late 2024, and boy, it’s got folks talking in 2025! With petrol, diesel, and electric variants hitting showrooms, it’s not just another SUV, it’s like Tata’s saying, “Let’s shake things up!” Social media’s abuzz, with &lt;em&gt;Team-BHP forums&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;Instagram reels&lt;/em&gt; hyping its futuristic vibe.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Rajiv Bajaj Hails GST Cuts Will Cheaper Bikes Spark a Boom</title><link>https://carthings.in/rajiv-bajaj-hails-gst-cuts-will-cheaper-bikes-spark-a-boom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate><author>contact@carthings.in (Satish Kumar)</author><guid>https://carthings.in/rajiv-bajaj-hails-gst-cuts-will-cheaper-bikes-spark-a-boom/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Imagine, you’re weaving through &lt;strong&gt;Bengaluru’s jam-packed streets&lt;/strong&gt; on a sleek new bike, saving a sweet chunk of cash just in time for &lt;em&gt;Diwali&lt;/em&gt;. That’s the vibe right now, with the government slashing &lt;strong&gt;GST&lt;/strong&gt; on sub-350cc two-wheelers from &lt;strong&gt;28% to 18%&lt;/strong&gt; as of &lt;strong&gt;September 22, 2025&lt;/strong&gt;. &lt;strong&gt;Rajiv Bajaj&lt;/strong&gt;, the boss of &lt;strong&gt;Bajaj Auto&lt;/strong&gt;, is all smiles, betting this cut’s gonna spark a &lt;em&gt;massive sales boom&lt;/em&gt; and pull India’s bike market past its pre-COVID highs.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>TVS Apache RTR 160 Real Mileage Comfort and Long Ride Review</title><link>https://carthings.in/tvs-apache-rtr-160-real-mileage-comfort-and-long-ride-review/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate><author>contact@carthings.in (Satish Kumar)</author><guid>https://carthings.in/tvs-apache-rtr-160-real-mileage-comfort-and-long-ride-review/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;re a bike enthusiast in India like me, scouring the roads from bustling city streets to those endless national highways, you&amp;rsquo;ve probably eyed the &lt;strong&gt;TVS Apache RTR 160&lt;/strong&gt; at some point. As someone who&amp;rsquo;s clocked over &lt;strong&gt;15,000 km&lt;/strong&gt; on my &lt;strong&gt;2025 Apache RTR 160 4V&lt;/strong&gt; over the past year, I can tell you it&amp;rsquo;s more than just a &lt;strong&gt;commuter performance motorcycle&lt;/strong&gt;—it&amp;rsquo;s got that punchy spirit rooted in &lt;strong&gt;TVS racing history&lt;/strong&gt;, with those iconic &lt;strong&gt;racing stripe graphics&lt;/strong&gt; that make it stand out in a sea of two-wheelers.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>TVS Apache RTR 160 vs Pulsar 160 NS Detailed Comparison</title><link>https://carthings.in/tvs-apache-rtr-160-vs-pulsar-160-ns-detailed-comparison/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate><author>contact@carthings.in (Satish Kumar)</author><guid>https://carthings.in/tvs-apache-rtr-160-vs-pulsar-160-ns-detailed-comparison/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;re in the market for a zippy &lt;strong&gt;160cc bike&lt;/strong&gt; that can handle the chaos of Indian roads from pothole-ridden city streets to those long highway hauls, you&amp;rsquo;re probably eyeing the segment that&amp;rsquo;s been a favorite for years. The &lt;strong&gt;160cc category&lt;/strong&gt; is where affordability meets excitement, perfect for young riders, daily commuters, or even weekend enthusiasts who want a bit of thrill without breaking the bank. In India, with fuel prices fluctuating and traffic jams being a daily ritual, these bikes strike that sweet balance of power, mileage, and style.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Top 10 Best Cars Under 15 Lakhs in India That Buyers Love in 2025</title><link>https://carthings.in/top-10-best-cars-under-15-lakhs-in-india-that-buyers-love-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate><author>contact@carthings.in (Satish Kumar)</author><guid>https://carthings.in/top-10-best-cars-under-15-lakhs-in-india-that-buyers-love-in-2025/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;re like me, scrolling through endless options while dreaming of that perfect ride without breaking the bank, you&amp;rsquo;re in the right place. As someone who&amp;rsquo;s been blogging about Indian cars for over a decade, I&amp;rsquo;ve seen how the market has exploded with choices.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In 2025, with fuel prices still pinching pockets and families prioritizing safety and space, finding the &lt;strong&gt;best cars under 15 lakhs in India&lt;/strong&gt; feels more crucial than ever. Whether you&amp;rsquo;re a first-time buyer navigating city traffic or a young professional eyeing something stylish yet practical, this list is tailored for you.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>TVS Apache RTR 160 Price Mileage Features and Buying Guide 2025</title><link>https://carthings.in/tvs-apache-rtr-160-price-mileage-features-and-buying-guide-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:30:00 +0000</pubDate><author>contact@carthings.in (Satish Kumar)</author><guid>https://carthings.in/tvs-apache-rtr-160-price-mileage-features-and-buying-guide-2025/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;re a young professional hustling through city traffic or a college student dreaming of that first thrill ride to campus, the &lt;strong&gt;TVS Apache RTR 160&lt;/strong&gt; might just be calling your name. I remember my early days in Delhi, zipping around on a similar &lt;strong&gt;commuter performance motorcycle&lt;/strong&gt;, feeling the wind and the power without breaking the bank.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In 2025, with rising fuel costs and the need for something sporty yet practical, this &lt;strong&gt;naked bike segment&lt;/strong&gt; star from TVS stands out. Let&amp;rsquo;s dive into everything you need to know from &lt;strong&gt;tvs apache rtr 160 price&lt;/strong&gt; to real-user insights—so you can decide if it&amp;rsquo;s your next ride.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>