MotorBeam Daily News Roundup – 19th January

Tata – Just like the Tata Harrier Dark Edition and Camo Edition, the Indian carmaker is expected to introduce similar editions for the new Safari. We recently showed you the rendering of the Dark Edition, here is a look at the Camo Edition of the new generation Tata Safari.

Jaguar – The British luxury carmaker has introduced a limited edition version for the Jaguar F-Type, it is called the Reims Edition. This edition is limited to just 150 units and is exclusive to the UK market. It gets a unique French Racing Blue colour along with black elements.

Toyota – The much awaited Toyota Fortuner facelift was introduced in the Indian market on 6th January. Deliveries of the premium SUV have commenced today. It comes with both petrol and diesel engine options along with manual and automatic transmission options as well. You can also choose between 4×2 and 4×4 variants. There is a range-topping Legender variant too which only comes with 4×2 diesel automatic option.

Vehicle Scrappage Policy – The Indian government is working on the vehicle scrappage policy since a long while. The Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari has announced that the policy will get approved soon. This policy will help remove old polluting cars.

Motor Trivia – Did you know, the Koenigsegg Gemera’s engine doesn’t have a camshaft.

Comment of the day – Being Shenoy – “Honda patents a lot of bikes in India, but launches only Activa in a new generation every year!”