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3 Things To Know About Shikhar Dhawan’s Latest Ride, The Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography


The Range Rover sits at the pinnacle of off-road capable luxury SUVs

Shikhar Dhawan, the opening batsman of the Indian cricket team, has added the Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography to his car collection, marking the beginning of a new drive for him. Dhawan recently shared a video on Instagram, showing him enjoying his black SUV and grooving to a Punjabi song. Here are three key highlights about the Range Rover that you should know.

Opulent Interiors

The Range Rover Autobiography offers luxurious interiors comparable to a five-star hotel room on wheels. Inside, it features Semi-Aniline leather seats with SV Bespoke Duo Tone Leather headlining. The cabin is equipped with comfort-enhancing features such as 24-way heated and cooled massage electric front seats, executive class rear seats, four-zone climate control, and a Meridian surround sound system. It also comes with a 13.1-inch touchscreen system that supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

A Plethora Of Powertrain Options

The Range Rover Autobiography offers multiple powertrain options, including petrol and diesel engines. The 3-litre six-cylinder petrol engine generates 400PS/550Nm, while the 3-litre diesel engine produces 350PS/700Nm. There is also a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 variant that delivers 530PS/750Nm and can accelerate from 0 to 100kmph in 4.7 seconds. All engines are combined with 48-V mild hybrid motors and an 8-speed automatic transmission that transfers power to all four wheels. The specific powertrain in Shikhar Dhawan’s Range Rover is unknown.

Still A Land Rover

Although the Range Rover Autobiography offers luxurious features, it still retains the off-road capabilities associated with Land Rover vehicles. It features Land Rover’s Terrain Response 2 system, which includes eight terrain modes such as rock crawl, grass, gravel, mud and ruts, sand, snow, and an auto mode. It also has a general driving mode suitable for muddy or waterlogged surfaces. The SUV has a water wading capacity of 900mm.
The Range Rover Autobiography’s dynamics are enhanced by all-wheel steering, an electronic air suspension system, and an open differential with torque vectoring by braking, which optimizes traction from the rear axle during high-speed cornering. It also controls understeer or oversteer by applying controlled brakes and monitoring torque distribution.

Price & Rivals

The Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography is priced between Rs 2.39 crore and Rs 4.17 crore (ex-showroom pan India). It competes with the Lexus LX and Mercedes-Benz Maybach GLS, while the top variant is priced similarly to the Bentley Bentayga.

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Hero MotoCorp In Hot Water Amid Alleged Diversion Of Funds

Over in the Indian market, Hero MotoCorp is one of the biggest motorcycle manufacturers in terms of sales volumes. In 2022 alone, the motorcycle giant sold more than five million motorcycles. On average, the company has been selling close to half-a-million motorbikes every month in India. More specifically, it sold 519,474 motorcycles in May, 2023, according to data from a Livemint report. 

That being said, Hero, being the hero that it is, isn’t immune to issues. On June 15, 2023, anonymous sources told Reuters that India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs has ordered an investigation be conducted on Hero MotoCorp. Specifically, this involves the brand’s relationship with a third-party vendor, wherein there has been an alleged diversion of funds. 

According to the report, the investigation seeks to probe the ownership structure of Hero MotoCorp, and to see whether the company had any control over the third-party vendor. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs deemed that the investigation be conducted in the “public interest,” given Hero MotoCorp’s high-ranking status in the Indian economy, as well as the global motorcycle industry. 

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As of this writing, Hero MotoCorp has yet to release a statement about the matter. It did, however, respond to a query by Reuters stating, “We will provide all information, if and when it is sought from us by any regulatory authority.” The investigation was ordered following a preliminary inquiry from India’s Registrar of Companies, and was seen fit for a further, more detailed investigation. 

What this means for Hero MotoCorp is that the company’s operations will, for now, at least, be subject to the scrutiny of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The company must submit any and all documents, records, and statements that the ministry asks of them during the investigation. 

It’s worth noting that this isn’t the only time in recent history that Hero MotoCorp has found itself in hot water with the Indian government. In 2022, the company found itself under close scrutiny of India’s income tax authorities. The investigation even reached a point where authorities visited Hero MotoCorp headquarters, and even the home of company CEO Pawan Munjal, as part of what was described as a “routine inquiry.” 

New Images Of Upcoming Harley-Davidson X440 Released In India

In other news, Hero MotoCorp, in partnership with Harley-Davidson, recently unveiled the X440, branded with the Milwaukee company’s Bar and Shield. This bike marks the first fruit from the collaboration between the two companies, as well as the first single-cylinder, small-displacement model in Harley-Davidson’s modern lineup.