News highlights of the day include Skoda, Triumph, Toyota and Fastag.
Skoda – Skoda will introduce the new Karoq, Superb facelift and Rapid 1.0 TSI in India on 26th May. Bookings for all these cars have already commenced online. Price announcement and deliveries to happen on 26th.
Triumph – The British premium bike maker is offering special financial scheme in India. It is valid only for Bonneville T100, T120 and the Speedmaster. Customers can avail three free EMIs from Triumph if they book and pay down payment of the bikes in May itself.
Toyota – Toyota Innova Crysta turned into ambulance. The Japanese carmaker has donated these units in Indonesia for COVID-19 relief. It is equipped with all critical life saving equipment.
Fastag – Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced a new rule. If you are entering the dedicated Fastag lane at toll plazas and your Fastag is invalid or non-functional, you will have to pay double the toll amount.
Motor Trivia – Did you know, Porsche race cars have won more than 24,000 races in the world.
Comment of the day – Anirudh Kalyan – “It looks like the Tesla grew a moustache.”