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With the facelifted Punch , Tata has introduced the Nexon ’s 1.2-litre turbo-petrol to the subcompact SUV and more features, leading to a pricing overlap between the two models. Amongst all variants, the turbo-petrol option of the Punch’s top-spec Accomplished+ S and the Nexon’s mid-spec Creative are priced just below Rs 10 lakh, and are well-equipped with features. So, if you have a budget of around Rs 10 lakh, should you go for the new Punch or the Nexon? Let us find out.  Tata Punch top trim vs Nexon mid trim: Dimensions The Nexon is the bigger SUV in almost all aspects Tata Punch top trim vs Nexon mid trim: Dimensions    Punch Nexon Length (mm) 3,876 3,995 Width (mm) 1,742 1,804 Height (mm) 1,615 1,620 Wheelbase (mm) 2,445 2,498 Ground clearance (mm) 193 208 Boot space (litres) 366 382 Kerb weight (kg)* 1,143 1,340 *Approximate values With 119mm more height, 62mm more ...

Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari has said the government plans to introduce vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology and make it mandatory by the end of 2026. The system will allow vehicles to share safety alerts directly with each other to help prevent collisions. The announcement came after a two-day meeting of state transport ministers and senior officials from 28 states and Union Territories, where broader road safety reforms were discussed. Gadkari said a joint task force has been set up with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and that DoT has agreed in principle to allocate 30MHz of spectrum in the 5.875-5.905GHz band for V2V use. Vehicles to get on-board units (OBUs) for wireless alerts OBU cost estimated at Rs 5,000-7,000 per vehicle Initial mandate expected for new vehicles, retrofits later The proposal is part of a broader push to improve road safety, with the government targeting a 50 percent reduction in road fatalities b...