Last year, students of this course built a convertible based on the Skoda Rapid.

Skoda Auto VW India has revealed a one-off pickup truck concept based on the Taigun. It was built as part of a student project under the Skill India initiative.

The students have created a pickup truck using parts from the Taigun and Virtus sedan. The project was developed in various phases, from car concept finalisation to ideas collection, market analysis, research and development, procurement, packing, and final car testing for launch over a period of 9 months.

The students designed and 3D-printed various parts. They also equipped the vehicle with accessories like underbody protection, studded tyres, ambient lighting, and special roof-mounted lights.

SAVWIPL Academy’s Dual Vocational Training program in mechatronics was launched in 2011 with the aim of upskilling high school students. It’s a full-time, 3.5-year course, modelled after Germany’s vocational system. Students were mentored by skilled Skoda Auto VW India professionals, throughout the pickup truck project.

Last year, students of this course built a convertible based on the Skoda Rapid.

Earlier, Mercedes-Benz had also showcased the Maybach Vision 6, AMG GT and Electric G-Class in India.

The Mercedes-Benz Project Maybach Concept Car has been unveiled at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai. 

The Project Maybach Concept Car is a futuristic electric concept designed by Late Virgil Abloh and Gorden Wagener. This 6-meter-long luxury off-roader with 2 seats, was first showcased at the Miami Art Week in 2021. 

The concept car features an imposing front end with a black fascia, circular LED headlamps and a chrome grille. It has roll-over protection with an integrated roof carrier and auxiliary lamps, a rugged skid plate at the front, and massive off-road tyres. 

The interior features polished aluminium paired with ultra-soft sandy leather, tanned naturally with coffee shells. The jacquard houndstooth-finish headrests can double as blankets. Additionally, the seats can be packed up and removed suitcase-style, allowing them to be used in a high-end tent.

Earlier, Mercedes-Benz had also showcased the Maybach Vision 6, AMG GT and Electric G-Class in India.

The show car also features a pure combustion powertrain, in the form of a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8.

BMW recently unveiled 'Concept Skytop' at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este near Lake Como, Italy. The new BMW Concept Skytop is a new one-off show car, which reminds us of the more sophisticated design era of the brand. Reports suggest that it also showcases what BMW's future range of stylish road-going cars could look like.

The Concept Skytop is said to be based on BMW's existing 8 Series. However, it gets bespoke body panels and a targa-like open cockpit. In addition, the Concept Skytop also has a few throwbacks to older BMW models, such as the use of a joystick gear lever instead of the toggle switches used on the current models.

The show car also features a pure combustion powertrain, in the form of a 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8. While BMW hasn't unveiled the official power figures on the Concept Skytop, reports do suggest it to be around 520 BHP. The engine is further paired to an 8-speed automatic gearbox, sending power to all four wheels.

However, aesthetics is where the Concept Skytop shines. The car features a relatively small illuminated kidney grille at the front, mimicking the iconic shark nose of the original CS Coupe. This is flanked on either side by sleek headlights with clean interiors. The sides and rear carry forward the minimalistic design with minimal creases and a sleek pair of tail lights.

Inside, the Concept Skytop reveals the 8 Series origins. It comes with a basic dashboard layout with plenty of tech.

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The Citroen Basalt SUV coupe shares its underpinnings with the C3 Aircross.

Citroen has revealed the Basalt Vision concept. This is the final model in the brand’s C-Cubed program, which will go on sale in India in the second half of 2024.

The Citroen Basalt SUV coupe shares its underpinnings with the C3 Aircross. Essentially a coupe version of the Aircross, it also shares several design features, including the front fascia with its split headlamp setup and dual LED DRLs.

The Basalt gets gloss black cladding around the wheel arches that give it a square-ish look. The cladding continues along the door sills and the rear bumper. The SUV has a coupe-like roof line with a steeply raked rear windshield and square-ish wraparound tail lights.

Citroen hasn’t revealed the interior of the Basalt SUV coupe concept yet. However, we can expect it to be similar to the C3 Aircross. Under the bonnet, the Basalt could use the same 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with either a manual or automatic gearbox.

The Skoda Epiq compact electric SUV is expected to go into production in 2025. It will offer a range of 400 km.

Skoda has revealed a new electric SUV concept. The Skoda Epiq is a compact SUV that is likely to go into production in 2025. It will replace the Skoda Kamiq and VW T-Cross.

The Skoda Kamiq concept features a new split grille design that gives it a unique look. It has V-shaped LED DRLs on either side and an integrated bumper with eight vertical slats.

The rear section has a similar design with L-shaled LED tail lights and a bumper with vertical slats. The SUV is equipped with roof rails and stylish dual-tone alloy wheels shod with low-profile tyres.

The interior has a modern and minimalistic look. The sleek dashboard houses a digital instrument cluster and a large touchscreen in the centre. The concept car also gets a new design steering wheel featuring the 'Skoda' lettering in the centre.

According to Skoda, the Epiq offers 490 litres of cargo space, which is 20% more than the Kamiq. The company also claims a maximum range of 400 km on a single charge but hasn't disclosed the full technical specs. 

The Mercedes-AMG GT6 was first revealed in 2013 and later featured in the Gran Turismo 6 racing game.

Mercedes-Benz has showcased a concept car at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai. This time, the German carmaker unveiled the AMG GT6 concept, which will be on display until May 2024.

The Mercedes-AMG GT6 was first revealed in 2013. It later featured in the Gran Turismo 6 racing game. 

The Vision Gran Turismo concept is a stylish coupe with a long hood, fastback-style roof and flared wheel arches. It has a low-slung grille flanked by slim headlamp units, while the rear features a full-width LED light bar. The car is powered by a 5.5-litre V8 engine that produces 577 BHP and 800 Nm.  

Earlier, Mercedes had showcased the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 electric concept at the same venue. Earlier this year, the carmaker unveiled the EQG electric SUV at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo.

t’s a 3-wheeler that can be converted into a 2-wheeler and vice versa in around 3 minutes.

Hero MotoCorp showcased a rather unique concept called the 'Surge S32' at Hero World 2024 last month. It is part electric scooter and part 3-wheeler.

The Surge S32 is based on an Advanced Modular Smart Electric Platform (AMCEP). It’s a 3-wheeler that can be converted into a 2-wheeler and vice versa in around 3 minutes.

Both vehicles have their own electric motor and battery pack but can be controlled using one set of controls. The 3-wheeler has an 11 kWh battery that powers a 10 kW electric motor. It can travel at up to 50 km/h and can carry up to 500 kg. The 2-wheeler uses a 3.5 kWh battery powering a 3 kW motor. It has a top speed of 60 km/h.

While the S32 is still in its concept phase, the company has been working with the government to create a new vehicle category called L2-5.

Surge EV is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hero MotoCorp.

The WR-V Field Explorer Concept is likely to use the same 1.5-litre petrol engine as the standard version.

Honda is gearing up to showcase a rugged-looking Elevate SUV at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon in January 2024.

Dubbed the WR-V Field Explorer Concept, the SUV features a more rugged look compared to the Elevate sold in the Indian market. It has a blacked-out front grille with integrated marker lights and smoked headlamp clusters.

The concept SUV also gets black plastic cladding around the wheel arches, bumpers and door sills, black ORVMs and B-pillars and a black roof rack. The SUV rides on all-black alloy wheels shod with off-road-oriented tyres.

The WR-V Field Explorer Concept is likely to use the same 1.5-litre petrol engine as the standard version. It produces 119 BHP and 145 Nm and is paired with a CVT.

The 2.5R XTunt concept is likely to spawn a 250cc naked street bike in the future.

Hero MotoCorp has revealed a new bike concept at EICMA 2023. It is called the 2.5R XTunt.

As the name suggests, the 2.5R XTunt concept is designed to be a stunt bike. However, it is likely to spawn a 250cc naked street bike in the future.

The 2.5R XTunt is powered by a new 250cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine, slightly larger than the 210cc unit that powers the Karizma XMR. The engine also features dual overhead cams.

The 2.5R XTunt concept is equipped with an upside-down front fork and a monoshock at the rear. It rides on slick tyres and is fitted with disc brakes paired with Brembo M50 monobloc calipers.

The Elettra concept is powered by an 11 kW electric motor and a 4.6 kWh battery pack.

Italian scooter maker Lambretta has showcased an electric scooter concept called the Elettra at EICMA 2023 in Milan, Italy.

The Elettra concept looks like a modern interpretation of the classic Lambretta. It has a hexagonal LED headlamp with turn indicators neatly integrated into the handlebar. Note that it even has pop-out brake levers.

The Elettra concept is powered by an 11 kW electric motor and a 4.6 kWh battery pack. Lambretta claims that the Elettra can reach a top speed of 110 km/h and offers a range of 127 km in Eco mode.

The Elettra concept rides on 12-inch wheels with a trailing link front suspension and a linked mono-shock at the rear. It features disc brakes at both ends.