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News18
31-07-2025
- Automotive
- News18
No Road Rage, Report Instead: How Indian Motorists Are Safeguarding Themselves On Roads
Blaring horns, blinding headlamps flashing, wrong-side driving. Driving on Indian roads is no easy feat. Indian motorists are taught from a young age that they have to be attentive on the road, assuming that everyone out there is a bad driver. But what happens when you encounter an irresponsible driver in a quiet place, such as a parking lot? A Reddit user was left spooked after they were approaching a multi-level parking area when a wild Tata Altroz appeared out of nowhere. The car, approaching from the wrong side, crossed the OP's car and stopped.
News18
30-07-2025
- Automotive
- News18
What Happens When You Damage A Test Drive Car? Bengaluru Resident Finds Out... Accidentally
A Bengaluru resident was slapped with Rs 11,800 bill after they rammed a test drive vehicle, Tata Altroz, into the parking wall. Now they have questions. There is no practical way to discover what happens after you crash a test drive vehicle other than by ramming it. Although unintended, a Bengaluru resident recently discovered the costs of an accident after colliding with a company's test-drive vehicle. Sharing their unique yet bizarre experience, a Reddit user recently took the advice of the community of r/CarsIndia and informed them about an incident that has left them in a state of despair. Narrating that their choice of car was Tata's Altroz, user u/duckDuckBro shared that they bumped the car into a wall while parking it. They claimed that they wanted to see how convenient it was to park the hatchback. The mishap resulted in damage to the right-hand side door and the rear panel. 'Went to test drive the new Altroz in Bangalore, I accidentally bumped it on the side while turning into the parking lot (wanted to see how easy it is to park). The right hand side door and back panel got scratched and dented." Realising that they had no other option than to pay upfront for the damages they incurred to the dealership, the Reddit user claimed that they paid Rs 5,000 in damages and asked for a bill. What began as a fleeting, unpleasant incident escalated when the Altroz enthusiast received a 'pakka" bill from the dealership detailing the costs of damages caused during the parking mishap. The Bill The dealership's alleged bill indicated two repair costs: Right-Hand Quarter Panel Right Hand Rear Door The first panel's repair and repainting were billed at Rs 3500. The second dent, the door, required Rs 6,500 to fix the damage. All in all, the OP was slapped with a bill amount of Rs 11,800. Queries Among the four questions put forth by the distressed Reddit user, two stood out: 1) 'Shouldn't these [test drive] cars insured? Is it normal for them to ask me for money?" 2) 'The sales lady told me that they will deduct the amount from her salary. Can they do that or is she just saying that to gain empathy?" The original poster further questioned whether, since the dealership also owned the service centre, it would be convenient for them to quote a price at their discretion. What Does Reddit Think? The car enthusiast community came together to share their perspectives and theories on what might have transpired in the OP's situation. 'The sales lady put that 5k in her pocket and is now trying to loot more money from you by sending this ss. Ask her to send the final bill and a copy of the insurance of that car. Tell her that you are complaining to TuTA [Tata] motors that you took 5k from me and didn't provide me a receipt. That's the only chance that you will get your money back, (sic)" user u/falcontitan suspected. The OP also informed the folks that they lacked experience in driving and felt bad about the damage. However, they wanted to pay the right amount and not get duped into paying more than they owed the dealership. 'I certainly was negligent and don't have much experience driving. I understand legally have no obligation to pay. But I would like to pay because I genuinely feel bad. I just wanna make sure it's the right amount." A user, in response, stated that there was 'no need to pay". 'There is no requirement for you to pay for the damage. Test ride cars are prone to damages/ accidents and hence they are insured. Any damaged caused by a customer during test ride will be claimed using Insurance and customer is not liable to pay for it. (sic)" Are Test Drive Vehicles Insured? Under the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, every vehicle on the road must have insurance coverage, whether registered or not. 'To comply with this law, car dealers are required to purchase motor insurance for vehicles used for test drives. Before taking a trial drive, it's important to check with the dealership whether the automobile is properly insured," a report in HDFC Ergo car insurance stated. Different cars come with different sets of controls that you may not be familiar with. So it becomes an absolute necessity for the test drive car to be insured, the report added. You can check the entire Reddit discussion here. About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers, the Desk More Get Latest Updates on Movies, Breaking News On India, World, Live Cricket Scores, And Stock Market Updates. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : bengaluru view comments Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: July 30, 2025, 13:31 IST News explainers What Happens When You Damage A Test Drive Car? Bengaluru Resident Finds Out... Accidentally Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
26-07-2025
- News18
‘Is It Vehicle Or Frog?': ‘Drunk Driver' Lands Car On Top Of A Wall
A bizarre incident from Telangana caught the internet's attention after this reportedly drunk man jammed car into a house before the vehicle was found stranded on top of the wall. A shocking car accident in Telangana's Medchal-Malkajgiri district saw an alleged drunk man land a vehicle on top of a house's wall. The most bizarre incident caught everyone's attention via a viral clip after the Medchal-Dundigal Police Station in Telangana took the case under their jurisdiction on Thursday, July 24, forcing the driver to use a cane to pull the vehicle. Upon receiving the information, the police reached the spot, where authorities were left shocked alongside residents after this Tata Altroz was found crashed into the resident's household and standing on top of an adjacent wall, creating the most extraordinary image for social media. The cops required the help of a crane to lower the vehicle that had clearly damaged the wall and also the little garden on the other side. కారును క్రేన్ సహాయంతో దింపిన ట్రాఫిక్ పోలీసులు — Telugu Scribe (@TeluguScribe) July 25, 2025 The video is of a house in Shambhipur village, where a driver, who was reportedly drunk, lost complete control of the vehicle and jammed into the wall before the car accelerated to reach the top of it. The accident caused absolute chaos in the area, with locals rushing to the spot immediately. No one could believe their eyes when they saw the car had climbed the wall. Twitter users echoed the sentiment in a flood of comments about the incident. 'Can someone please explain how this is possible? Getting drunk seems to be step 1…," wrote one user, before another made a hilarious remark about the driver: 'He must (be) sent to Red Bull Adventure sports." A third came up with a sarcastic jibe, 'Driving skills: Ultra Pro Max", joined by the fourth, who wondered: 'Is it a car or a frog? Bad driver." According to The Free Press Journal, a similar incident took place in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, in June. A Mahindra Scorpio smashed an e-rickshaw and rammed into the wall of an under-construction house. The video had created just as much of a shockwave after it was found that the Scorpio sped up too much and climbed on top of the e-rickshaw before hitting the concerned wall. Fortunately, no one was inside the e-rickshaw at the time the accident took place. view comments First Published: July 26, 2025, 07:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Tata Scarlet Sub-4m SUV Under Works, Could Rival Mahindra Bolero
Tata Motors India has been planning to diversify its product offering in the country. Recently, the brand launched the Tata Altroz and Tata strengthening its Indian portfolio. According to Autocar India, Tata is now planning to introduce a new nameplate in India, codenamed Scarlet. This is one of the seven new nameplates the brand plans to launch by 2030. Also Read: BMW M2 CS Sets Record At Nurburgring, Check Timing Here While the Indian car manufacturer remains tight-lipped about its sub-4 m SUV, the Tata Scarlet, it is reportedly based on a monocoque platform, supporting both internal combustion and electric powertrains. It can either utilize the brand's 1.5-liter NA petrol, Nexon's 1.2-liter turbo petrol, or Curvv's 1.2-liter direct injection turbo petrol engine. It might also get a diesel engine as well. Like the Tata may equip the Scarlet SUV with an AWD setup, using a front and a rear motor on the axle. However, the pricing may also push Scarlet to ditch the AWD format. Also Read: Mahindra SUV Concept Teased Ahead Of August 15 Debut Tata is expected to place the Scarlet SUV quite close to the Nexon ICE and Nexon EV. While the design of the Scarlet SUV is expected to be quite bold, boxy, and more aggressive than the Nexon's design appeal. Though the brand has not provided much data yet, it is also expected to rival the Mahindra Bolero. Apart from the Scarlet SUV, the brand is also working on diversifying its product portfolio. Reports suggest that Tata is also working on two new sub-4 m SUVs codenamed- Terra and Kuno. Though Tata has kept the details about its 7 new nameplates under cover, it has confirmed the plans to introduce the new cars by 2030.
Hindustan Times
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Tata Motors PV sales fall 15% in June 2025, Tiago, Altroz show resilience
The 2025 Tata Altroz brings loads of cosmetic changes and feature enhancements across the board Check Offers In June 2025, Tata Motors' passenger vehicle business reported total wholesales of 37, quotes, an 15 per cent decline from its wholesales of 43,624 units in June 2024. These wholesales figures include all sales (ICE and electric) in the domestic and international markets. In the domestic market, Tata Motors' wholesale stood at 37,083 units in June 2025, down from 43,524 in June 2024. In particular, electric wholesales were up, with the company selling a total of 5,228 EVs (including exports) in June, which represented an 12 per cent year-on-year increase with respect to June 2024. For the April-June 2025 quarter (Q1 FY26), Tata Motors reported total wholesales of 1,24,809 passenger vehicles, a 10 per cent year-on-year decline for the wholesales of 1,38,682 units in Q1 FY25. In total, Tata Motors reported 123,839 units in the domestic market, and also a 10 per cent year on year decline in wholesales. Also Read : Tata Harrier EV at Quad Day: Capability without drama and technology with real purpose EV sales during the quarter remained nearly flat, with 16,231 units sold versus 16,579 units in the same period last year. While there was a modest 2 per cent dip in quarterly EV volumes, company officials noted a stronger sales trajectory toward the end of the quarter. Product highlights and segment Trends The refreshed Tiago emerged as a bright spot, posting 16% volume growth year-on-year in Q1 FY26, indicating continued demand in the budget hatchback segment. Meanwhile, recent launches like the Altroz and Harrier EV have received positive initial market response, with their full impact expected to materialise in the second half of the fiscal year, the company noted. Also Read : 2025 Tata Altroz first drive review: Evolved design, premium kit. Is it the new Gold Standard? Commenting on the quarter's performance, Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., acknowledged subdued market conditions, particularly in May and June. However, he expressed optimism about Tata Motors' position, citing a strong pipeline and growing customer interest in EVs. The carmaker recently announced the prices of the Tata Harrier EV. The flagship EV offering from Tata Motors is priced between ₹ 21.49 lakh and ₹ 30.13 lakh. All the prices are ex-showroom. The Harrier EV is offered in five broad variants: Adventure, Adventure S, Fearless Plus, Empowered and Empowered AWD. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date: 01 Jul 2025, 14:43 PM IST
