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Fri, Nov 15, 2024
Mercedes to cost Rs 2 lakh - Rs 9 lakh more from Jan 1

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Friday said it will hike prices of...

Wed, Nov 13, 2024
Festive demand helps PV wholesales rise marginally

Aided by festive demand, domestic passenger vehicle wholesales rose...

Thu, Nov 7, 2024
Are You Ready for Kia's New SUV?

Kia India Unveils Sketches of Its Revolutionary new SUV

Tue, Nov 5, 2024
Maruti Suzuki eyes two-fold jump in exports

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), the largest passenger vehicle manufacturer...

Mon, Nov 4, 2024
Maruti Suzuki PV production down 16% Y-o-Y in Oct

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India cut production of its passenger cars...

Toyota's 1st e-SUV to roll out from Maruti's stable

After a successful tie up in traditional ICE and strong hybrid models,...

Fri, Nov 1, 2024
Maruti, Hyundai report muted sales in October

Auto majors Maruti Suzuki India and Hyundai reported muted sales performance...

Thu, Oct 31, 2024
Deferred tax drags down Honda FY24 profit by 53%

Honda Cars India (HCIL) net profit dropped by 52.8 per cent year-on-year...

Wed, Oct 30, 2024
Automakers On Luxe Top Gear To Woo Buyers

Armed with swanky showrooms, decked with plush fixtures, and offering...

Tue, Oct 22, 2024
Hyundai is 5th most valuable auto firm by mcap

Hyundai Motor India Ltd has become the country's fifth most valuable auto...

Hyundai falls nearly 6% post listing

Shares of Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the Indian arm of South Korean automaker...

Sun, Oct 20, 2024
Auto exports from India rise 14% in Apr-Sep period

Automobile exports from India in the first six months of the current fiscal...

Tue, Oct 15, 2024
IPO-bound Hyundai raises Rs 8,315 cr from investors

Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) raised Rs 8,315 crore from anchor investors on...

Mon, Oct 14, 2024
Will China's Loss Be India's Gain In EV Race?

Lithium-ion cells, primarily imported from China, are likely to become...

Fri, Oct 11, 2024
Is This The CNG Car You've Been Waiting For?

The iCNG version of the Tata Nexon is quick, safe, eco-friendly, and it is...

Tue, Oct 8, 2024
Bajaj Auto leads EV sales in Sep; Ola in e2W space

Bajaj Auto has become the top player in India's electric vehicle market by...

Mon, Oct 7, 2024
PV inventory at record high; auto retail sales dip 9%

Automobile retail sales in India declined 9 per cent year-on-year in...

Fri, Oct 4, 2024
LML owner sues Bajaj Auto over 'Freedom' trademark

SG Corporate Mobility - the parent company of the Indian two-wheeler brand...

Tue, Oct 1, 2024
Motown in slow lane: Sales of top 3 automakers down

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors reported a decline in wholesales in...

Tata Motors-Spinny tieup makes upgrade to EV easier

The company has the largest car park in EVs in India, estimated to be around...

Mon, Sep 30, 2024
Kia Sonet: A Facelift for an Urban Favorite

While the exterior has undergone minor refinements, the real improvements...

Sat, Sep 28, 2024
Can Renault India turn around its fortunes?

'We are very quickly going to announce the timeline of our launches, which...

Thu, Sep 26, 2024
Exports demand may put pressure on Bajaj Auto shares

On the exports front, Bajaj is under pressure in Bangladesh and Africa. On...

'Hybrid vehicles are an intermediate solution'

'In terms of incentives, if you think about it, hybrids are a 20-year-old...

Fri, Sep 20, 2024
JSW MG to launch 4 luxury cars

The first luxury car will be launched in the first quarter of 2025 and the...

India 2nd country after US to make Mercedes 7-seater

This is not the first EV that Mercedes would be making in India though. It...

Thu, Sep 19, 2024
JSW MG bets on EV revolution with bold Windsor pricing

Stepping up the competition in the electric vehicle (EV) market, JSW MG...

With Veero M&M aims to expand LCV portfolio

Priced at Rs 7.99 lakh for the entry-level product, M&M has launched the...

Wed, Sep 18, 2024
Tamil Nadu's EV ecosystem expands in 2024

Tamil Nadu -- often dubbed as India's own Detroit due to its thriving...

Mon, Sep 16, 2024
Why Hyundai Is Not Worried as Car Demand Slows

As there is a moderation in car sales, dealer stock levels across the entire...

Fri, Sep 13, 2024
Ford will use Chennai manufacturing plant for exports

American auto major Ford Motor on Friday said it is preparing to utilise its...

Thu, Sep 12, 2024
Ford Motor in talks with TN to restart production

Two years after winding up its India production, global automobile giant...

Wed, Sep 11, 2024
Steel recycle mandate for automakers on the anvil

The environment ministry is likely to soon issue regulations that will...

Tue, Sep 10, 2024
How Maruti plans to deliver Affordable Tech

The average car price in India has increased rapidly in the last 5-6 years...

Thu, Sep 5, 2024
What drove Toyota Kirloskar profit 3x in FY24

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has reported a consolidated net profit of Rs...

Wed, Sep 4, 2024
Kia tops Fada customer index in mass-mkt space

South Korean carmaker Kia was on Tuesday declared the top mass-market...

Mon, Sep 2, 2024
The Rs 9.99 lakh midsize SUV coupe Curvv launched

Tata Motors is looking to consolidate its position in the SUV segment as it...

Automakers Gear Up For Festive Season

...But sales of domestic passenger vehicles dropped 2% to 3% year-on-year in...

Sun, Sep 1, 2024
Auto sales decline for 2nd consecutive month in August

Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors reported decline...

Tue, Aug 27, 2024
Scrap old cars, get 3% discount on new

Ahead of the festive season, several passenger and commercial vehicle...

New Thar ROXX Is A Visual Treat!

The Thar ROXX is much larger and taller than the 3-door brute off-roader,...

Thu, Aug 22, 2024
Thar ROXX Launch: A Night to Remember

You see the Thar is not just a Car.... It is The Thar.

Wed, Aug 14, 2024
Auto, IT stocks boost Sensex by 150 points

Among Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services, HCL Technologies, Tech...

Tue, Aug 13, 2024
Maruti to launch Made in India SUV Fronx in Japan

Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday said it has commenced export of its sports...

New Force Gurkha Conquers The Rough And Tough

This, my friends, is the ultimate off-road champion, gloats Rajesh...

Thu, Aug 8, 2024
All That You Wanted to Know about Tata Curvv

While the electric version will open for bookings starting August 12, the...

Tue, Aug 6, 2024
PV inventory surges even as auto retail sales rise

Automobile (auto) retail sales in India grew by an impressive 14 per cent in...

Fri, Aug 2, 2024
Metal, auto, IT stocks drag Sensex down by 886 points

From the Sensex stocks, Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors, JSW Steel, Larsen...

Thu, Aug 1, 2024
Maruti, Hyundai sales drop due to weak demand in July

Leading carmakers Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai on Thursday reported a dip in...

Wed, Jul 31, 2024
Metal, power, auto shares help Sensex gain 286 points

Among the Sensex stocks, JSW Steel, Asian Paints, Maruti Suzuki India, NTPC,...

Maruti Suzuki profit jumps 47% in Q1

Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday reported a 47 per cent jump in its net...

Tue, Jul 30, 2024
Independence Day Debut For Mahindra Thar Roxx

The Mahindra Thar undergoes yet another iteration. With 5 doors, longer...

Thu, Jul 25, 2024
Vol outperformance, results factored into Bajaj Auto

Bajaj Auto reported steady results in Q1FY25, with revenue surging 16 per...

Mon, Jul 22, 2024
Auto PLI scheme gets Rs 67,690 cr investment proposals

The production linked incentive scheme (PLI) for automobile and auto...

Coming Soon: Tata Curvv, The All-New SUV Coupe

Mark your calendar! On August 7, Tata Motors is unveiling a revolutionary...

Mon, Jul 15, 2024
Automobile retail sales up 9% in April-June: FADA

Automobile retail sales increased 9 per cent year-on-year in June quarter...

Sun, Jul 14, 2024
Mercedes-Benz mulls assembling more EVs in India

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz is considering assembling more electric...

Automobile exports from India rise 15.5% in Q1

Automobile exports from India rose 15.5 per cent year-on-year in the June...

Fri, Jul 12, 2024
Q1 auto sales cross 10-lakh mark for first time

Passenger vehicle wholesales crossed the 10-lakh mark for the first time...

Wed, Jul 10, 2024
Why Tata Motors and Mahindra cut SUV prices

Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra have cut the prices of their SUV models...

Automakers Slash Prices To Boost Sales

Car sales are experiencing a challenging phase with around Rs 60,000 crore...

Tue, Jul 9, 2024
How Mercedes plans to woo rich Indians

Mercedes-Benz India is looking at electric entry-level models to attract...

Fri, Jul 5, 2024
PV sales in June skid 7% on heatwave woes

Passenger vehicle retail sales in India witnessed a 7 per cent on-year...

Tue, Jul 2, 2024
Which cities will see big demand for EVs?

The gap in demand for electric vehicles between large and mid-sized cities...

Mon, Jul 1, 2024
'Aim to make India core in global energy revolution'

In March 2021, Ola Electric founder Bhavish Aggarwal was seen surveying an...

Tue, Jun 25, 2024
Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

Operating margins have been the primary driver of corporate earnings in...

Sat, Jun 15, 2024
'FAME must include tractors and LCVs'

'The scheme excludes tractors, light commercial vehicles, and medium and...

Tue, Jun 11, 2024
Passenger vehicle sales up 4% in May

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India increased 4 per cent year-on-year in...

Sat, Jun 1, 2024
Passenger vehicle sales skid in May

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India witnessed a marginal growth in May on...

Thu, May 30, 2024
Varanasi, Detroit, Venice to host Toyota's initiative

Varanasi, Detroit, and Venice have been selected to host a global initiative...

Tue, May 28, 2024
Large order book, EV demand drive Sona BLW growth

Auto parts maker Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona) reported strong revenue...

Fri, May 24, 2024
Ina first, JLR to produce Range Rover in India

Tata Motors owned Jaguar Land Rover will start producing its Range Rover and...

Thu, May 23, 2024
Sensex zoomed 1,196.98 pts to close at record 75,418

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rallied more than 1.6 per cent to...

Mon, May 20, 2024
Tata Motors' upsides may sputter on demand worries

Notwithstanding robust volume growth and a strong performance from Jaguar...

Fri, May 17, 2024
M&M shifts to high gear with Rs 37K cr investments

Automotive (auto) major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), which is readying to...

Mon, May 13, 2024
M&M's growth engines roar to life

The stock of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has been touching successive all-time...

Fri, May 10, 2024
Mahindra's 3XO A Game Changer in Compact SUV Segment

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable...

Top 6 Auto Brands Sold 92% Cars

The top six auto brands are: Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Toyota,...

Wed, May 8, 2024
India's automobile retail sales surge 27% in April

Total vehicle retail sales in India rose 27 per cent year-on-year to...

Thu, May 2, 2024
Like Suzuki, Kubota aims to make India its global hub

Japanese agri-equipment firm Kubota is taking cues from Suzuki Motor's...

Fri, Apr 26, 2024
Maruti Suzuki Q4 net rises 48% to Rs 3,877.8 cr

The country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India on Friday reported a...

Thu, Apr 25, 2024
Tesla's India factory plan may materialise in 2025

Tesla's plan to manufacture its affordable electric car priced at $25,000 in...

Sun, Apr 21, 2024
Tata Motors: Analysts still upgrading the stock

There is no impediment to normal operations as Tata Motors puts in place the...

Fri, Apr 19, 2024
Tesla begins formal talks with govt

In its first official engagement with the Indian government, Elon Musk-led...

Sensex rallies 599 pts on buying in banking, auto shrs

From the Sensex basket, Bajaj Finance, Mahindra & Mahindra, HDFC Bank, JSW...

Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Rajasthan enters fray to attract Tesla India plant

With US-based electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla scouting for a suitable...

Mon, Apr 15, 2024
FPIs jettison FMCG, auto shares in March voyage

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) were sellers of fast-moving consumer...

Fri, Apr 12, 2024
Nearly one in two luxury cars sold in Q4 was a Merc

Nearly one in two luxury cars sold in India in the first three months of...

Domestic PV sales soar to record high of 42 lakh units

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India touched a record high of 42,18,746...

Thu, Apr 11, 2024
11 EV makers get EMPS nod

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has approved 11 electric vehicle (EV)...

Tue, Apr 9, 2024
Ola Electric sees momentum continuing post record Mar

Led by Ola Electric, which registered an industry record of 53,186 vehicles...

Mon, Apr 1, 2024
Maruti's growth mantra: Turbocharging product range

The stock of the country's largest passenger vehicle maker, Maruti Suzuki...

Bajaj Auto to pump Rs 3,000 crore into finance arm

Bajaj Auto, India's leading two-wheeler (2W) and three-wheeler (3W) maker,...

Tue, Mar 26, 2024
Auto component makers to gain from new EV policy

The new four-wheeler (4W) electric vehicle (EV) policy may spur the entry of...

Fri, Mar 22, 2024
VW aims to drive in 15% sales growth this year

Volkswagen Passenger Cars is targeting a volume sales growth of about 15 per...

Mon, Mar 18, 2024
Sensex ends up 105 points; metal, auto shares shine

From the Sensex basket, Tata Steel jumped over 5 per cent. Mahindra &...

New scheme for EVs may put global majors in fast lane

The new scheme, promoting manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) by global...

Sat, Mar 16, 2024
EV makers lukewarm to new subsidy scheme

Manufacturers of electric vehicles (EVs) have been lukewarm to the ad hoc...

Fri, Mar 15, 2024
Govt nods EV policy; min investment fixed at $500 mn

The government on Friday approved an electric-vehicle policy, under which...

PV or CV at TN plant? TaMo to decide based on trends

Tata Motors will soon submit a detailed report on the upcoming manufacturing...

Thu, Mar 14, 2024
Tata Motors may drive out of Sensex, Nifty

Tata Motors is likely to exit the S&P BSE Sensex and the Nifty50 indices...

Wed, Mar 13, 2024
'Strong growth in electric vehicles has slowed down'

'Now that all the early adopters have the electric car, governments are...

Tue, Mar 12, 2024
SUVs continue to steer demand in auto sector

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India rose 11 per cent year-on-year in...

Mon, Mar 11, 2024
New rules bring cheer to vintage car owners in India

On Sunday morning, the sun shone brightly on vintage cars parked in symmetry...

Thu, Mar 7, 2024
Robust demand helps auto retail sales surge 13% in Feb

Automobile retail sales in India rose 13 per cent year on year in February...

Mon, Mar 4, 2024
Tata Motors to demerge passenger, commercial biz

Tata Motors on Monday announced the demerger of its commercial and passenger...

Fri, Mar 1, 2024
Strong SUV demand brings cheer to India's motown

Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors on Friday reported...

Thu, Feb 29, 2024
Hero MotoCorp losing rural 2-wheeler market share

Hero MotoCorp, India's largest two-wheeler maker, has seen a decline in its...

Wed, Feb 28, 2024
Skoda to drive in Brezza, Sonet rival in H1FY25

Škoda Auto India is set to drive in a new car by the first half of next...

Sun, Feb 25, 2024
'It is not about EV vs hybrid, but cutting emission'

Maruti Suzuki chairman RC Bhargava has said that reducing carbon emissions...

Fri, Feb 23, 2024
India one of the toughest mkts for Uber: Khosrowshahi

Uber Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dara Khosrowshahi sees India as one of...

Thu, Feb 22, 2024
IT, auto stocks push Sensex over 500 points

In the Sensex pack, HCLTech rose the maximum by 3.12 per cent, followed by...

Mon, Feb 19, 2024
Harley, Triumph give Enfield a tough ride

It has been seven months since the iconic motorcycle manufacturers,...

Sat, Feb 17, 2024
Tax Payers, Please Read This!

The income-tax department is set to launch a screen-based automated...

Fri, Feb 16, 2024
Sensex surges 376 points; auto, IT shares advance

Wipro was the biggest gainer in the Sensex chart, rising 4.79 per cent,...

After brisk start, EV penetration loses steam in FY24

Even as the government debates whether to continue the FAME-II subsidy for...

Thu, Feb 15, 2024
Tax poser in the way of Hyundai local arm listing

South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor Company is considering tax...

Wed, Feb 14, 2024
Jan sees double-digit growth in PV sales

Domestic passenger vehicle wholesales rose 14 per cent year-on-year to...

Rs 15 Trillion In Taxes Comes Via...

96 per cent is being collected through TDS, advance tax, self-assessment...

Tue, Feb 13, 2024
Prices of EVs Tiago and Nexon cut by up to Rs 1.2 lakh

Tata Motors on Tuesday said its electric vehicle arm has reduced prices of...

Two factors that drove PV sales to record high in Jan

Passenger vehicle retail sales rose to a record high in January driven by...

Mon, Feb 12, 2024
Tata Motors shifts into high gear with JLR at wheel

The Street's optimism on India's largest listed automotive maker by market...

Fri, Feb 9, 2024
Kinetic Luna back after 2 decades, in e-avatar

Kinetic on Wednesday relaunched the iconic two-wheeler Luna in an electric...

Thu, Feb 8, 2024
'The more we automate, the more...'

'We do not see people getting reduced, but because of automation, we will do...

Wed, Feb 7, 2024
TaMo drives past Maruti as most-valued auto firm

Tata Motors surpassed Maruti Suzuki (India) (MSIL) to become the...

Tue, Feb 6, 2024
Ola's valuation slashed by another 29% to $1.88 bn

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Wed, Jan 31, 2024
Bajaj confident to try 2-wheelers running on CNG

Bajaj Auto, the king of the market for CNG-powered passenger three-wheelers,...

Tue, Jan 30, 2024
How AI Is Transforming Auto Manufacturing

'From data on enquiries, we can build what we call a data lake or a data...

Thu, Jan 18, 2024
Classic Legends charts revival plan; eyes Asean mkts

Classic Legends, the owner of the Jawa and Yezdi brands, is embarking on a...

TaMo rides high on JLR volume, margin expectations

From its lows in December, the stock of Tata Motors is up about 15 per cent....

Wed, Jan 17, 2024
Bajaj Auto's m-cap surpasses Rs 2 trillion-mark

Bajaj Auto's market capitalisation (market cap) hit Rs 2 trillion mark for...

Tue, Jan 16, 2024
Hyundai plans to enter EV segment early 2025

Hyundai Motor India expects SUV sales to account for 65 per cent of its...

You will have to shell out more to buy a Maruti

Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday said it has increased prices of its entire...

Merc's mega India plans: 12 new launches and more

Mercedes-Benz India is aiming to post double-digit growth in sales volume...

Mon, Jan 15, 2024
Tata Motors begins production at new Sanand plant

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, on...

Fri, Jan 12, 2024
BMW India races to new peak for luxury car sales

BMW Group India recorded its highest annual sales on the back of strong...

PV sales rise 4% to 286,390 units in Dec

Domestic passenger vehicle wholesales grew by 4 per cent to 286,390 units...

Mon, Jan 8, 2024
Motown sees double-digit growth in 2023

Aided by robust demand, automobile retail sales in India rose by 11 per cent...

Thu, Jan 4, 2024
Rs 26,400 cr on the cards for FAME-III

Based on discussions with stakeholders, the ministry is proposing to...

Smaller electric 2-wheeler players may not hike prices

Smaller players manufacturing electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) are unlikely to...

Mon, Jan 1, 2024
PLI scheme for auto sector extended by a year

The Ministry of Heavy Industries on Monday announced the extension of the...

PV sales touch record high in 2023 at 41.08 lakh units

Passenger vehicle sales in India touched a record high of 41.08 lakh units...

Ola Electric's Rs 5,500 cr IPO to bolster EV market

Ola Electric's initial public offering (IPO), of Rs 5,500 crore, is...

Tue, Dec 26, 2023
Ola Electric files for IPO, a first by Indian EV firm

The Indian entrepreneurship success story will soon see one more company...

Tue, Dec 12, 2023
Nov brings cheer to motown; PV wholesales grow 4%

Domestic passenger vehicle wholesales rose by around 4 per cent year-on-year...

Tata Motors creates record; Nov saw highest ever sales

Tata Motors recorded its highest-ever monthly retail sales in November on...

Mon, Dec 11, 2023
E2W sales likely to breach 1 million mark in 2024

India's electric two-wheeler (E2W) sector is expected to cross the one...

Thu, Dec 7, 2023
Lamborghini's Revuelto sold out in India, globally

Luxury carmaker Lamborghini has announced that its hybrid super sports car,...

Wed, Dec 6, 2023
Rapido drives cabs into Uber, Ola lane

There's a hint of new competition riding into a sector that has attracted...

Auto retail sales soar to record high in Nov: FADA

Automobile retail sales in India rose to a record high in November, aided by...

Automakers extend support to customers in TN, Andhra

Maruti Suzuki India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai Motor and luxury car maker...

Fri, Dec 1, 2023
Govt junks Tesla's demand for special sops

India will never provide company or enterprise-specific incentives in the...

Tue, Nov 28, 2023
Auto retail sales at record high of 37,93,584 units

Driven by robust demand, automobile retail sales in India rose to a record...

Mon, Nov 27, 2023
Maruti, M&M, Audi to hike prices in January

Automakers Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra and Audi India on Monday...

Trends in consumer spending: Auto shines, FMCG trips

The K-shaped economic recovery in India from the pandemic slowdown shows in...

Thu, Nov 23, 2023
Coming Soon: More Auto Exits From India

Of the 15 car manufacturing companies in India, eight have a market share of...

Mon, Nov 20, 2023
Sensex ends in red amid sell-off in auto, commodity

Among the Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Mahindra & Mahindra, UltraTech...

Mon, Nov 6, 2023
Ola Electric scooter sales cross 2 lakh units in 2023

TVS has emerged as a big challenger and is the only other company which...

Motown in slow lane; auto sales dip 7.73% in Oct

Retail sales of automobiles in the domestic market saw a 7.73 per cent...

Market share and margins to take the wheel for Maruti

A robust performance in the July-September quarter for Maruti Suzuki India,...

Fri, Nov 3, 2023
Three-wheelers dominate Indian roads, sales above 100K

In the late 1950s, a three-wheeler design captured the attention of then...

Wed, Nov 1, 2023
Passenger vehicle sales soar to record high in Oct

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India rose to a record high in October as...

Fri, Oct 27, 2023
Maruti Suzuki Q2 net profit jumps over 80%

Maruti Suzuki India's net profit surged 80.3 per cent to Rs 3,716.5 crore in...

Sensex ends up 635 pts on buying in auto, IT stocks

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty on Friday reversed their...

From Merc to Audi, carmakers churn out luxe experience

From drifting and slaloming on sheets of ice to bending laws of motorsport...

Thu, Oct 26, 2023
North trails South in electric scooter sales

The state is also the biggest market for TVS, another incumbent player, and...

Is the Scorpio Classic still relevant in 2023?

If you are looking for an SUV with the latest tech, then the Scorpio Classic...

Wed, Oct 25, 2023
Green mobility: Hybrid vehicles take a lead in India

At a time when consumers increasingly embrace green mobility solutions, it...

Sat, Oct 21, 2023
Auto: Product mix, commodity tailwinds to aid margins

Automobile manufacturers are likely to report strong numbers for the...

Wed, Oct 18, 2023
Maruti Suzuki eyes higher growth, market share gains

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) has ambitious plans to increase capacity. It is...

Tue, Oct 17, 2023
Two-wheeler exports fell by 20% to 1.69 mn units in H1

Two-wheeler exports from India have decreased by 20 per cent year-on-year...

Eco-friendly mobility: Hybrid vehicles take lead

At a time when consumers increasingly embrace green mobility solutions, it...

Mon, Oct 16, 2023
Domestic passenger vehicle sales up 2% in Sep: SIAM

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India increased by 1.87 per cent...

Fri, Oct 13, 2023
MF managers favour select banks and auto stocks

HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank remained among the top mutual...

Tue, Oct 10, 2023
Sensex jumps 567 points on gains in financials, auto

ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Infosys, M&M, Tech Mahindra, Tata Steel, SBI and...

Fri, Oct 6, 2023
TVS, Bajaj Close the Gap With Startups in EV Segment

Bajaj Auto has virtually closed the gap with Ather Energy in September,...

Tue, Sep 26, 2023
'Need to make Auto Exports a national mission'

'There is a need for a national task force with a singular objective to...

Sat, Sep 23, 2023
Steel firms prep for festivals, expect demand to rise

The festive season will mean business for the steel industry as it is the...

Fri, Sep 22, 2023
Renault gets the Urban Nights to our roads

Renault has launched limited edition versions of its three bestsellers --...

Wed, Sep 20, 2023
EV sales zoom past 1 million in 2023

Electric vehicle (EV) sales in India topped the 1 million mark in less than...

Fri, Sep 15, 2023
Telco, auto, tech help mkts hit fresh lifetime highs

Bharti Airtel was the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 2.37 per...

Wed, Sep 13, 2023
Tesla may source components worth $1.9 bn from India

US-based electric vehicle maker Tesla is looking to source components worth...

Six airbags won't be mandatory for cars: Gadkari

The government will not make six airbags mandatory for cars, Union Road...

Mon, Sep 11, 2023
PV dispatches to dealers up 9% in August: SIAM

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India rose 9 per cent year-on-year in August...

Sat, Sep 9, 2023
Royal Enfield Steps on Gas to Draw Future Road Map

To come up with first EV by 2025, expects market to grow two to three-fold...

Thu, Sep 7, 2023
Ministry scraps human safety tests for EV batteries

The Centre on Wednesday scrapped the mandatory human safety tests for...

JSW group keen to launch EV at Rs 15-20 lakh price tag

The promoter entities of JSW Group are in talks with several electric-car...

Cars Of The Future

Passenger vehicles, motorcycles, bikes and commercial vehicles made their...

Wed, Sep 6, 2023
TVS Motor revs up with strong outlook

TVS Motor Company has been one of the best-performing two-wheeler stocks in...

Tue, Sep 5, 2023
Automobile retail sales see 9% growth in August: FADA

Automobile retail sales in India rose by 9 per cent in August aided by sales...

Wed, Aug 30, 2023
Prototype of 1st BS-VI-compliant flex-fuel car is here

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday...

Tue, Aug 29, 2023
PLI scheme for auto sector extended by 1 yr to FY28

The government has decided to extend the Rs 25,938-crore production-linked...

Mon, Aug 21, 2023
'We want to grab market share from TVS'

'Our expectations are that we will be able to double our market share from...

Wed, Aug 16, 2023
'We will reinvent motorcycle category for the world'

Ola Electric, India's largest maker of electric scooters, launched its most...

Wed, Aug 9, 2023
7 electric scooter firms suffer over Rs 9,000 cr loss

Seven electric two-wheeler companies have suffered a cumulative loss of over...

Hyundai global boss pushes EV credentials in India

Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) is vigorously aiming to establish...

Maruti to issue preferential equity shares to Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) will issue equity shares on a preferential basis...

Maruti: Buyout impact, margin worries may cap gains

The stock of the country's largest passenger vehicle maker, Maruti Suzuki...

Mon, Aug 7, 2023
India poised to become export hub for Citroen

French carmaker Citroen will launch its C3 Aircross Sport Utility Vehicle...

Auto retail sales log 10% growth in July: FADA

Auto mobile retail sales in India witnessed a 10 per cent annual growth in...

Tue, Aug 1, 2023
Maruti, Hyundai record single-digit growth in July

Maruti Suzuki India and Hyundai reported single-digit sales growth in July...

Electric two-wheeler registrations recover in July

Even though electric two wheeler (e2W) companies saw a slight recovery in...

Thu, Jul 27, 2023
Tata Motors applies for PLI benefits for Tiago EV

Tata Motors, the market leader in electric four-wheeler space, has sought...

Sat, Jul 22, 2023
Price hikes, lower input costs to aid auto firms' Q1

Auto industry volumes have grown by 2.5 per cent overall, led by domestic...

Thu, Jul 20, 2023
How much cess UVs need to pay now?

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Wed, Jul 19, 2023
Tata to invest £4 bn to build EV battery plant in UK

Tata Group on Wednesday announced an investment of 4 billion pounds (about...

Mon, Jul 17, 2023
Wild ride for auto stocks so far in FY24

Automotive (auto) and auto ancillary stocks have been in the fast lane thus...

Thu, Jul 6, 2023
Automobile retail sales rise 10% in June: FADA

Domestic automobile retail sales rose 10 per cent in June driven by sales...

Sat, Jul 1, 2023
Maruti, Hyundai post single-digit rise in Jun PV sales

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) and Hyundai posted single-digit growth in domestic...

Motorcycle to CVs: Eicher Motors stock cruising along

Eicher Motors is a leader in the premium motorcycle segment, where it holds...

Mon, Jun 19, 2023
How FAME scheme changes impact EVs' fortunes in India

New Delhi's timing couldn't have been worse, both for India's fledgling...

Wed, Jun 14, 2023
Invicto: Maruti set to drive into Rs 20+ lakh segment

Maruti Suzuki is set to launch a new multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) -- Invicto...

What's driving auto major Maruti Suzuki's shares?

The automobile sector has started seeing volume growth, the crucial economy...

Tue, Jun 13, 2023
PV wholesales rise 13.54% in May at 334,247 units

Domestic passenger vehicle wholesales grew by 13.54 per cent in May to...

Fri, Jun 9, 2023
Motown vrooms to record sales in May

The previous May peak was observed in 2018 when the domestic PV wholesales...

Thu, Jun 8, 2023
Markets snap 4-day rally; auto, bank stocks fall

Kotak Mahindra Bank was the biggest loser in the Sensex pack, sliding 2.68...

Only 41% of EVs FAME II scheme target achieved

As the government plans no further extension of the scheme beyond FY24, the...

Fri, Jun 2, 2023
Sensex, Nifty rise on gains in metal, auto stocks

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Friday after two...

Thu, Jun 1, 2023
Auto sales on growth track riding on demand for SUVs

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Thursday...

Mon, May 22, 2023
Tata Motors: Brokerages upgrade earnings estimates

Tata Motors' 2022-23 (FY23) January-March quarter (fourth quarter, or Q4)...

'Semiconductor chip prices are up 50%'

The semiconductor chip supply for the electric two-wheeler industry has...

Sat, May 20, 2023
Factors that will drive volume gains for Eicher Motors

The stock of two wheeler maker Eicher Motors was the highest gainer among...

Thu, May 18, 2023
Auto dealers' body seeks cut in GST on two-wheelers

Automobile dealers' body FADA on Thursday sought a cut in GST on...

Wed, May 17, 2023
Tesla may be revving up interest in India, again

Senior Tesla executives including those from its supply chain are planning...

Mon, May 15, 2023
Rural gains can help Hero MotoCorp turn the corner

India's largest two-wheeler maker by volume - Hero MotoCorp (Hero) - posted...

Fri, May 12, 2023
Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 13% in April: Siam

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches witnessed a 13 per cent year-on-year...

Thu, May 11, 2023
Hyundai to invest Rs 20,000 crore in Tamil Nadu

Hyundai Motor India on Thursday said it will invest Rs 20,000 crore in a...

Tue, May 9, 2023
Mahindra and Mahindra gears up for EV play

Analysts have predicted a 23 per cent volume growth for the auto segment...

Mon, May 8, 2023
No diesel cars in cities with 10 lakh population?

India should by 2027 ban the use of diesel-powered four-wheelers in cities...

Thu, May 4, 2023
Passenger vehicle retail sales dip 1% in April: FADA

Passenger vehicle retail sales in India declined by 1 per cent last month as...

Mon, May 1, 2023
Top 3 carmakers report brisk sales in April

Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai and Tata Motors reported a...

Electric two-wheeler sales skid by a fourth

Stung by the government's punitive action on electric two-wheelers,...

Sat, Apr 29, 2023
Can Jaguar Land Rover Meet its EV Target by 2030?

The question is: Will the company have a strong balance sheet to support...

Fri, Apr 28, 2023
Electric 2-wheelers take on heavy industries dept

Companies making electric two-wheelers, through their association Society of...

Thu, Apr 27, 2023
Don't see growth in small car segment: R C Bhargava

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) does not anticipate growth in the small car...

Wed, Apr 26, 2023
Maruti Suzuki Q4 net rises 42% to Rs 2,671 cr

Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday reported a 42 per cent rise in consolidated...

GST authorities quiz auto dealers on fake invoicing

Expanding investigation into allegedly wrongful claims of input tax credit...

S&P ups long-term credit ratings on Tata Motors

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded its long-term ratings on Tata Motors to...

Mon, Apr 24, 2023
Two-wheelers likely to reverse volume underperformance

After lagging behind other segments in the automotive (auto) space over the...

Fri, Apr 21, 2023
Maruti Suzuki to recall 7,213 units of Baleno RS

Maruti Suzuki India on Friday said it is recalling 7,213 units of its Baleno...

Wed, Apr 19, 2023
EVs Star At Shanghai Auto Show

A quarter of the car sales in China are of electric vehicles; domestic...

Tue, Apr 18, 2023
Market share of Maruti, Hyundai slipped in FY23

Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Kia India on the other hand witnessed...

Volkswagen's ID.7 Electric Sedan Debuts

The German carmaker is expanding its lineup of electric cars as it...

Fri, Apr 14, 2023
2-wheeler exports from India skid nearly 18% in FY23

Two-wheeler exports from India fell by 17.8 per cent to 3.65 million units...

Wed, Apr 12, 2023
Mercedes-Benz India's female customer base doubles

Sales of Mercedes-Benz in the country have jumped by 36.67 per cent to...

Automobile retail sales up 14% in March

Automotive retail sales saw a 14 per cent rise in March on a year-on-year...

Tue, Apr 11, 2023
Street cheers auto volume data amid chip concerns

The automobile sector is considered a good indicator of economic health. It...

Mon, Apr 10, 2023
Green mobility: CNG vehicle sales are up 82% in 5 yrs

Amid a shift in mobility trends and people increasingly opting for less...

Fri, Apr 7, 2023
Hero MotoCorp offers VRS, eyes leaner organisation

With a new chief executive officer (CEO) at the helm, the country's largest...

2-wheeler EV sales up 58%, PV 130% in March: Fada

The country saw a massive year-on-year surge in the demand for electric...

Wed, Apr 5, 2023
Why EV makers are flocking to Tamil Nadu

At Prestige Polygon Towers in Chennai's Teynampet, hectic preparations are...

Tue, Apr 4, 2023
Chip shortage may derail automakers FY24 plans

Even as India's passenger-vehicle sales touched a record high of 3.9 million...

Mon, Apr 3, 2023
Sensex gains 115 pts helped by auto, banking stocks

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty settled with gains for the third straight...

Sat, Apr 1, 2023
Maruti, Hyundai, Tata Motors report best-ever sales

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors reported their highest-ever...

'India has far exceeded our expectations in EVs'

'The Indian govt's initiatives on EVs are very strong and customers want to...

Automobile companies expect demand to mute in FY24

'In FY23, PV sales are expected to end the year at a record 3.8 million...

Thu, Mar 30, 2023
Honda's EV roadmap: First 2 e-scooter models a year

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI), India's second-largest...

Wed, Mar 29, 2023
Labour pains for Hyundai buyout of GM's Talegaon unit

Legal battles initiated by 1,000-odd former employees of the Talegaon plant...

Sat, Mar 18, 2023
India's green targets need deep e-vehicle penetration

Unlike many countries in Europe and some key markets like Japan and South...

Mon, Mar 13, 2023
Improving outlook, upgrades to boost auto cos

The S&P BSE Auto Index has been one of the biggest outperformers among...

Fri, Mar 10, 2023
PV dispatches record best-ever Feb performance: SIAM

Indian automakers dispatched nearly 2.92 lakh passenger vehicles, the...

Thu, Mar 9, 2023
Mercedes-Benz to increase prices by Rs 2-12 lakh

Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India on Thursday said it will increase prices...

Wed, Mar 8, 2023
Non-metros snapping up electric scooters

If you thought electric scooters have caught the fancy of only people in the...

Mon, Mar 6, 2023
Auto retail sales see double-digit growth in Feb

Automobile retail sales in India witnessed a double-digit year-on-year...

Maruti Sold 584,126 Cars In Rural Markets

Maruti Suzuki says it has sold at least one car in 418,000 villages.

Wed, Mar 1, 2023
Why electric two-wheelers missed the 1 mn sales target

With just a month left in this financial year, electric two-wheeler sales,...

Tue, Feb 21, 2023
Tata Motors bags largest EV fleet order from Uber

Tata Motors, India's largest electric passenger vehicle manufacturer, has...

Fri, Feb 17, 2023
Small cars not finished, but certainly won't be cheap

That means a manufacturer looking at a market like India needs to decide...

Thu, Feb 16, 2023
Maruti eyes top slot in SUV space by FY24

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) - the market leader in small cars - is eyeing the...

Tue, Feb 14, 2023
Apply for Maharashtra licence in 3 weeks, SC to Uber

The Supreme Court on Mon­day directed Uber to apply for a licence within...

Mon, Feb 13, 2023
Renault-Nissan to roll out 6 new models including EVs

France-based automobile manufacturer Renault and Japan-headquartered Nissan...

Commercial vehicle sales may grow 9-11% in FY24

Domestic commercial vehicle sales volume is expected to grow 9-11 per cent...

Fri, Feb 10, 2023
Ola unveils 5 electric motorcycles; launch in 2024

Ola Electric on Thursday teased five new electric motorcycles that the...

Wed, Feb 8, 2023
Maruti share in Suzuki revenue jumps to 40.9%

Maruti Suzuki's contribution to the sales revenue of its Japanese parent,...

Mon, Feb 6, 2023
Auto retail sales rise 14% in Jan: FADA

Automobile retail sales in India rose 14 per cent in January on the back of...

Fri, Jan 27, 2023
Maruti to roll out first EV in FY24, five more by FY30

Maruti will launch its first electric vehicle (EV) in the next financial...

Thu, Jan 26, 2023
Tata Motors swings into profit after 7 quarters

After clocking losses for seven straight quarters, Tata Motors on Wednesday...

More Women Buy Luxury Cars In Post-pandemic Shift

Dealerships, too, are going all out to roll out the red carpet for women.

Wed, Jan 25, 2023
Has Auto Expo run out of gas?

This year's edition, three years lost to the pandemic and scheduling, wore a...

GM, Ford switch off India ops but unable to exit

Both are finding it difficult to sell one each of their plants -- Chennai...

Tue, Jan 24, 2023
Survey finds rise in people opting for e-vehicles

The top reason drawing consumers to EVs is lower fuel cost.

Mon, Jan 23, 2023
Tata Motors confirms delisting from NYSE

Tata Motors on Monday said the voluntary delisting of its American...

Sat, Jan 21, 2023
Bajaj's e-Chetak to speed into Europe by 2024

The electric Chetak has already sold close to 25,000 units in India, and the...

EV makers seek extension of FAME II in Budget

as the FAME II deadline of March 31, 2024, nears, EV manufacturers are...

Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Greaves Mobility joins e-scooter war with Primus

With its new premium Primus and Ampere NXG, it is targeting buyers seeking a...

'India's young offer growth potential for auto sector'

'The semiconductor supply is constantly improving, with visible green-shoots...

Thu, Jan 19, 2023
Why luxury carmakers will see quicker EV transition

While Mercedes-Benz India expects 25 per cent of its India sales to come...

Unit sales power Ola Electric to profitability

'Through volume numbers and unit sales one can see, we are not making a loss'

Why short-term boost is NOT likely for auto stocks

Auto Expo 2023 may not trigger a fresh rally in automobile stocks, say...

Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Tata Motors to tweak prices, add new trims to Nexon EV

Tata Motors on Wednesday said it is repositioning its Nexon EV range in the...

Mon, Jan 16, 2023
Maruti hikes prices by around 1.1% across models

Maruti Suzuki India on Monday said it has hiked prices of its vehicles...

New technologies a big draw at this year's auto expo

Innovation ranging from exterior designs of vehicles to EV charger locks...

Sat, Jan 14, 2023
Ashok Leyland's telematics is a next gen solution

According to reports, by last year, the company has helped its customers...

KIA Police Car At Auto Expo 2023

Kia India unveiled its new purpose-built vehicle version of the Kia Caren at...

Fri, Jan 13, 2023
Passenger vehicle sales rise 23% in Dec quarter

Passenger vehicle wholesales rose 23 per cent year-on-year in the December...

Tata Motors Aims Net-Zero Emissions By 2045

'Battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell and hydrogen ICE, could be the three...

Maruti Suzuki underestimated SUV segment's growth

According to Siam data, Indian auto companies sold 982,456 units of utility...

Thu, Jan 12, 2023
Gadkari urges automakers for more safety features

India can become the number one automotive manufacturing hub in the world...

Maruti Suzuki unveils SUVs Jimny and Fronx

Maruti Suzuki on Thursday unveiled two new products -- Jimny and Fronx -- in...

Auto Expo 2023 Day 1: EVs Rule!

Almost all of these companies either unveiled their new electric vehicle or...

The Rs 4.5-cr Roma is a departure from other Ferraris

'La Nuova Dolce Vita' is the tagline of Ferrari's Roma which translates into...

Wed, Jan 11, 2023
Auto Expo 2023: Electric vehicles steal the limelight

India's flagship motor show Auto Expo 2023 kicked off on Wednesday with the...

Big electric two-wheeler makers will skip motor show

Even as India overtakes Japan in automotive sales in 2022, moving to third...

Fri, Jan 6, 2023
Electric two-wheeler sales zoom past 550K this year

Electric two-wheelers have zipped past the half-a-million registration mark...

Thu, Jan 5, 2023
Vehicle retail sales jump 15% to 2.11 cr units

Retail sales of overall vehicles in India grew by 15.28 per cent to...

Wed, Jan 4, 2023
Top Carmakers See Double-Digit Export Growth

Clock 11% growth in the first 11 months of 2022.

Tue, Jan 3, 2023
Maruti Suzuki logs 28% rise in exports in 2022

Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday reported a 28 per cent rise in exports at...

Mon, Jan 2, 2023
Maruti Suzuki's production falls 18% in December

Maruti Suzuki India's production in December 2022 was lower by 17.96 per...

Sun, Jan 1, 2023
Passenger vehicles sales rise 23% to 37.93 lakh units

Domestic passenger vehicles sales rose by 23 per cent to a record of 37.93...

Tue, Dec 27, 2022
Kinetic to start producing electric version of Luna

Kinetic Engineering (KEL), the makers of the iconic Luna two-wheelers in the...

Tue, Dec 20, 2022
Uniform tax on small, big cars is bad news: Bhargava

The regulatory burden is the highest on small cars, a key segment of the...

Thu, Dec 15, 2022
40% of all vehicles sold will be electric by 2030

As much as 35 per cent to 40 per cent of all vehicles sold in the country...

Mon, Dec 12, 2022
'Nearly 100% of 2-wheeler mkt will shift to EVs'

Ola Electric will roll out its complete offering of electric scooters and...

Fri, Dec 9, 2022
Automobile retail sales soar to record high in Nov

Automobile retail sales in India clocked best-ever performance last month...

Tue, Dec 6, 2022
Maruti recalls 9,125 cars to fix seat belts' defects

Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday said it is recalling 9,125 units of its...

Toyota Kirloskar recalls around 1K units of Hyryder

Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Tuesday said it is recalling around 994 units of...

Mon, Dec 5, 2022
Tata Motors may hike car prices from Jan

Tata Motors is looking to increase passenger vehicle prices from next month...

Fri, Dec 2, 2022
E-scooter race: TVS, Bajaj all charged up

India's incumbent two-wheeler players, led by TVS Motors, are flexing their...

Maruti Suzuki to hike vehicle prices from January

Maruti Suzuki India will increase the prices of its vehicles 'substantially'...

Mon, Nov 28, 2022
Electric vehicle makers' supply chain dilemma in India

With a million-odd electric vehicles (EVs) - two-wheelers, e-rickshaws,...

Ola Electric to hike capacity; may roll out e-cars

Ola Electric has finalised its second phase of expansion, under which it...

Fri, Nov 18, 2022
Markets end in red; auto, finance stocks weigh

Market benchmarks ended lower for the second straight session on Friday,...

Wed, Nov 16, 2022
'PV sales could hit over 38 lakh units in FY23'

Passenger vehicle sales in India could hit a record of over 38 lakh units in...

After 2 years, BMW India turns the corner, logs profit

After incurring losses for two years on the trot, German luxury automotive...

Harley rides with Hero for 'most affordable' bike

Two years after it hitched a ride with Hero MotoCorp (Hero), Harley-Davidson...

Tue, Nov 15, 2022
Hatchback sales lose momentum in India

Sales growth of entry-level cars or hatchbacks like WagonR and Alto have...

Fri, Nov 11, 2022
M&M to sell controlling stake in Peugeot Motocycles

Germany-based Mutares SE & Co will acquire 80 per cent controlling stake in...

Mon, Nov 7, 2022
Festive fervour puts auto retail sales in fast lane

Aided by robust festive season offtake, automobile retail sales in India...

Sensex revisits 61K on gains in auto, energy stocks

Equity benchmark Sensex climbed over 230 points to reclaim the 61,000-mark...

Maruti Q2 turaround could boost auto sector stocks

Maruti's results and the investor response indicate that quite a few stocks...

Fri, Nov 4, 2022
Ola Electric will miss its production target

Ola Electric will miss its target to fully utilise installed production...

Wed, Nov 2, 2022
India's CV sales volume to reach close to 1-mn units

Domestic commercial-vehicle (CV) sales volume will witness significant...

PVs get a festive high in Oct; sales see sharp rise

Domestic passenger vehicle (PV) sales saw a significant growth in October...

Fri, Oct 28, 2022
Record sales drive Maruti Suzuki Q2 net over 4-fold

Maruti Suzuki India on Friday reported an over four-fold increase in...

Tue, Oct 25, 2022
Diesel car cost likely to rise by nearly Rs 80,000

Buying a car, particularly a diesel-powered one, is set to pinch the...

Mon, Oct 10, 2022
Record 5.4 lakh vehicles sold during Navratri: FADA

Vehicle retail sales in the country rose 57 per cent during the Navratri...

Sun, Oct 9, 2022
Stricter emission norms may mean higher car prices

Passenger and commercial vehicle prices are expected to rise as automobile...

Fri, Oct 7, 2022
'Most Merc models in India to be EVs by 2030'

Driven by a rise in sales during the current year, German luxury carmaker...

Tue, Oct 4, 2022
30% of two-wheelers will be electric by 2030: Study

India will have 30 per cent of its two-wheeler industry turning electric by...

Automobile retail sales rise 11% on festive fervour

Automobile retail sales in India rose 11 per cent in September as better...

Mon, Oct 3, 2022
Selling in banking, auto shares pull markets down

Key stock indices Sensex and Nifty declined over 1 per cent at close on...

Wed, Sep 28, 2022
TaMo drives in Tiago EV at intro price of Rs 8.49 lakh

Tata Motors on Wednesday launched its Tiago EV with introductory prices for...

Thu, Sep 15, 2022
XUV400: Nexon EV's Fun-Fast Competitor

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com takes the XUV 400, the first electric SUV from the...

Fri, Sep 9, 2022
Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 21% in Aug

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India witnessed a 21 per cent annual growth...

Thu, Sep 8, 2022
Banking, IT, auto stocks lift Sensex by 659 points

Benchmark stock indices rebounded around 1 per cent on Thursday following...

'Tighter seat belt rules work better than alarm'

A strict enforcement of seat belt norms for rear passengers would be more...

Automobile retail sales rise 8.31% in August: FADA

Retail sales of automobiles in India grew 8.31 per cent in August this year...

Tue, Sep 6, 2022
Tata Motors rolls out India's first CNG-powered truck

Tata Motors on Monday launched the country's first CNG truck in the medium...

Ford offers final severance package for Chennai staff

Ford India has offered a "final revised severance package" for its employees...

Mon, Sep 5, 2022
Now get the business class experience in Tata cars

After the Dark edition followed by the Gold and Kaziranga editions, Tata...

Thu, Sep 1, 2022
Auto sales in fast lane on easing chip shortage blues

Automakers Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Kia reported...

Sun, Aug 28, 2022
'Maruti will fight to get back to 50% market share'

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India will not "walk away" and...

Fri, Aug 26, 2022
Lamborghini goes full throttle on Tier-I, -II cities

Lamborghini is focusing on bringing its new car models to India faster after...

Thu, Aug 25, 2022
BYD to drive in maiden e-SUV by end of 2022

The Warren Buffet-backed Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD will be...

Wed, Aug 24, 2022
Mercedes launches first all-electric luxury sedan

The first all electric Mercedes AMG launched in India

Tue, Aug 23, 2022
Sensex climbs 257 points as bank, auto shares shine

Benchmark BSE Sensex and Nifty snapped their two-day losing streak to close...

Sat, Aug 20, 2022
Ola to unveil one of India's 'fastest' cars

Bhavish Aggarwal, the founder of ride-hailing firm Ola who disrupted the...

Fri, Aug 19, 2022
Maruti launches new generation of small car Alto K10

Alto, the Maruti brand synonymous with small cars, introduced the new...

Mon, Aug 15, 2022
Time ripe to enter electric 4-wheeler space: Mahindra

With increased consumer awareness and government support in place, it is the...

Ola to launch first electric car by 2024

Ola Electric on Monday said it will foray into the electric car segment with...

Fri, Aug 12, 2022
Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 11% in July

The passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers increased by 11 per cent in July...

Mon, Aug 8, 2022
Tata Motors to acquire Ford's Sanand plant

Tata Motors has inked a pact to acquire Ford India's Sanand-based...

Fri, Jul 29, 2022
Carens is another arrow in Kia's packed quiver

The Carens is a warning for cars such as the Tata Safari, Hyundai Alcazar,...

Wed, Jul 27, 2022
Maruti Suzuki Q1 net profit rises to Rs 1,036 cr

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Wednesday reported over two-fold jump in its...

Wed, Jul 20, 2022
Maruti eyes pole position in SUV segment: MD Takeuchi

Maruti Suzuki India is eyeing a leadership position in the SUV segment as it...

Mon, Jul 18, 2022
BMW X4 lords over other cars on the road

The X4 offers an imposing presence that you cannot miss even in a crowd of...

Fri, Jul 15, 2022
Sensex gains 345 points at close; FMCG, auto shine

Benchmark BSE Sensex rebounded by 344 points while Nifty closed above the...

Wed, Jul 13, 2022
Uber acknowledges 'mistakes'; says it's a changed co

With a report on Uber by the International Consortium of Investigative...

Fri, Jul 8, 2022
British firm to invest Rs 1,925 cr in M&M's EV biz

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) and the British International Investment (BII)...

Wed, Jul 6, 2022
SEE: First Drive of the All New Scorpio N

Packed to the brim with features that were missing in its predecessor, the...

Tue, Jul 5, 2022
PV sales up 40% in June on better chip supply

Passenger vehicle retail sales in the country rose 40 per cent in June...

Mon, Jul 4, 2022
SUVs drive Hyundai India's diesel model sales

A strong demand for diesel SUVs has bumped up the contribution of these...

Fri, Jul 1, 2022
Sales of passenger vehicles grow in June

Major carmakers, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors on Friday...

Thu, Jun 30, 2022
Foxconn may set up EV manufacturing unit in India

In a boost to the electric vehicle boom in India, Taiwanese major Hon Hai...

Wed, Jun 29, 2022
Jeep's comeback vehicle Meridian lacks the bite

The Meridian feels comfortable and upright with the quality of gadgetry,...

Tue, Jun 28, 2022
The Big Daddy of SUVs at Rs 11.49 Lakh!

The all-new Scorpio N will not have any component from the current Scorpio,...

Thu, Jun 23, 2022
Markets rebound nearly 1% on gains in auto, IT stocks

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty bounced back on Thursday to close...

Tue, Jun 21, 2022
50% of Ford's Chennai staff keen to restart production

At least 50 per cent of the 2,000-odd employees at Ford's Chennai factory...

Mon, Jun 20, 2022
M&M to set up first tractor plant in decade in Mohali

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is setting up a greenfield tractor plant in Mohali...

Fri, Jun 17, 2022
Auto sector poised for double-digit growth in FY23

While commercial vehicles are expected to benefit from strong replacement...

Thu, Jun 16, 2022
Volkswagen's Virtus bets big on the sedan segment

The Virtus is indeed designed to look, act and behave like a well-built...

Mon, Jun 13, 2022
Will Tamil Nadu govt step in to rescue Ford workers?

An unhappy, restive mood prevails at the Ford factory Maraimala Nagar, 50 km...

Ford India lines up 'non-negotiable' severance package

Giving a fresh twist to the Ford India employees' strike at the firm's...

EVs to drive auto capex up by Rs 70,630 cr in 5 years

Automobile manufacturers, new and old, as well as ancillary suppliers are...

Fri, Jun 10, 2022
PV wholesales jump over two-fold to 251,052 units

Passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers in India rose over two-fold last...

Volkswagen to focus on premium cars, avoid hatchbacks

German automotive giant Volkswagen (VW) has said it will focus on the...

Thu, Jun 9, 2022
E-scooter growth stagnates after meteoric rise

Electric scooter registrations of eight companies which represent 95 per...

Mon, Jun 6, 2022
Tata Motors to supply 10,000 XPRES-T EVs

Tata Motors on Monday said it has bagged an order for supply of 10,000...

Automobile retail sales in slow lane in May: FADA

Retail sales of passenger vehicles grew last month but the sales of...

Fri, Jun 3, 2022
Ford India workers' protest on severance pay continues

With Tata Motors subsidiary taking over Ford's passenger vehicle (PV)...

Thu, Jun 2, 2022
What made Ford pull the plug on its EV PLI?

Earlier in May, Ford India announced that it had dropped its plans to make...

Wed, Jun 1, 2022
Despite chip shortage, automakers see robust sales

Leading carmakers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors reported robust...

Tue, May 31, 2022
India's entry-level cars lose steam; buyers wait

The economy segment of India's car market is unlikely to revive soon term as...

Mon, May 30, 2022
Tata Motors signs MoU for Ford India's Sanand plant

Tata Motors on Monday said its subsidiary and Ford India have inked a pact...

Sun, May 29, 2022
Retrofitted EVs: Indian jugaad that's cheap and clean

India has a history of jugaad, and retrofitting vehicles is one such...

Wed, May 25, 2022
Hindustan Motors in talks with European co for EVs

The country's first ever carmaker, Hindustan Motors, is looking at a second...

Sat, May 21, 2022
Revealed: The All-New Scorpio N

The carmaker is set to redefine SUVs with the all-new Scorpio N. Rajesh...

Thu, May 19, 2022
Uber announces new measures for better experience

Uber on Thursday said it is now showing trip destination to drivers before...

Maruti to invest Rs 18k cr in Sonipat plant

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Thursday said its new manufacturing facility in...

Tue, May 17, 2022
The no-stress EV from Tata Motors with more juice

If you thought the Tata Nexon EV was it, wait till you drive the new Tata...

Fri, May 13, 2022
Ford drops plan to manufacture EVs in India

American automaker Ford on Thursday said that it had withdrawn plans to...

Thu, May 12, 2022
See: New Range Rover Sport's epic drive up a dam!

The epic ascent saw New Range Rover Sport resist the surging torrent of...

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Nearly a decade ago, the first fully electric vehicle (EV) caught fire on...

Maruti Suzuki has a plan to regain SUV market share

Maruti's strategy for the SUV segment is to arrest the decline in customers...

Wed, May 11, 2022
Tata Motors launches Nexon EV MAX at Rs 17.74 lakh

Tata Motors on Wednesday expanded its electric vehicle range in the country...

Mon, May 9, 2022
Tata Motors unveils the stunning e-concept Avinya

Recently, TPEM's first born electric concept, Avinya broke cover. The model...

E-scooter sales slow down as global chip woes continue

The electric scooter juggernaut which has been picking up momentum with...

Thu, May 5, 2022
Auto retail sales grow 37% in Apr on low COVID effect

Automobile retail sales in India increased by 37 per cent in April on a low...

Tue, May 3, 2022
Pix: The stunning Jeep Meridian is here!

Jeep India, a part of automotive group Stellantis, on Tuesday announced the...

Mon, May 2, 2022
2-wheeler stocks may enter fast lane on recovery hopes

The two-wheeler sector has been underperforming its peers on the volumes...

Wed, Apr 27, 2022
No electrifying effect from government's EV push

State governments need to focus on building charging infrastructure to...

Tue, Apr 26, 2022
Musk can't make cars in China & sell in India: Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said if the US-based Tesla is ready...

Mon, Apr 25, 2022
MG Motor, BPCL in JV to boost EV charging infra

Automaker MG Motor India on Monday said it has partnered with Bharat...

Why Ola decides to recall 1,441 units of S1

Ola Electric became the latest among electric scooter (e-scooter) makers to...

Sun, Apr 24, 2022
Maruti looks to ride SUV wave to capture over 50% mkt

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) will keep consolidating its existing product...

Thu, Apr 21, 2022
Gadkari gets tough with EV companies

With increasing incidents of electric two-wheelers catching fire, Union...

Maruti launches new version of XL6 at Rs 14.55 lakh

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday launched a...

Wed, Apr 20, 2022
Nissan pulls the plug on Datsun in India

Japanese auto major Nissan on Wednesday said it is discontinuing Datsun...

Electric three-wheeler: Can Bajaj Auto become king?

In a fragmented electric three-wheeler market where no company has more than...

Mon, Apr 18, 2022
Maruti hikes vehicle prices by up to 1.9%

The company, which currently sells a range of vehicles from Alto to S-Cross,...

Fri, Apr 15, 2022
Honda unveils City e:HEV sedan; launch next month

Japanese auto major Honda Cars on Thursday unveiled its new offering for the...

Wed, Apr 13, 2022
Passenger vehicle sales dip nearly 4% in March: Siam

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India declined nearly 4 per cent to 279,501...

Tue, Apr 12, 2022
20 e-scooters of Jitendra EV catch fire in transport

In light of the recent incidents involving scooters from prominent electric...

Mon, Apr 11, 2022
Tata Motors plans to ramp up EV production

Tata Motors is looking to ramp up the production of electric vehicles as...

Consumer appliances, auto cos hoping for a bounty

Automotive (auto) and consumer appliance companies are hoping for a bounty...

Maruti, Bajaj Auto clock highest-ever exports in FY22

Overseas shipments at auto firms expanded at a brisk pace year-on-year (YoY)...

Auto sales jump 13% in FY22

Supply chain constraints will keep plaguing automobile companies even though...

Sun, Apr 10, 2022
Retail sales of EVs zoom over three-fold in FY22

Electric vehicle retail sales in the country witnessed over three-fold jump...

Fri, Apr 8, 2022
H-4 visa holders may get automatic right to work in US

Two US lawmakers have introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that...

Thu, Apr 7, 2022
Tata Motors to export its EVs to mature auto markets

Tata Motors is actively considering tapping into some of the export markets...

Slavia is Skoda's big bet on the sedan segment

While the Slavia comes in eight different variants, it's the base model that...

Wed, Apr 6, 2022
Tata Motors unveils CURVV, its latest eSUV concept car

CURVV, currently in its production-ready avatar, will first be made...

Tue, Apr 5, 2022
Passenger vehicle retail sales dip 5% in March: FADA

Domestic passenger vehicle retail sales in March declined by 4.87 per cent...

Sun, Apr 3, 2022
Maruti aims to sell 6 lakh CNG units in FY23

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) aims to sell 4-6...

Fri, Apr 1, 2022
Tata Motors, Kia post highest-ever sales in March

The country's leading automakers Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor reported a...

Thu, Mar 31, 2022
How safe are India's electric scooters?

The government-appointed expert committee, which probes incidents of Ola...

Can Tata Altroz get any better? The answer is, yes!

The safest car in its segment is now available in a 7-speed automatic...

Tue, Mar 29, 2022
How Ukraine war has put India's automakers in a fix

The sharp increase in commodity prices on account of the Russia-Ukraine war...

Thu, Mar 24, 2022
Maruti boss brushes aside concerns on EV project

Brushing aside concerns raised by proxy advisory firm IiAS on Suzuki's...

Tue, Mar 22, 2022
Tata Motors to hike prices of commercial vehicles

Homegrown auto major Tata Motors on Tuesday said it will hike prices of its...

Cost of EVs to be at par with petrol-run cars in 2 yrs

Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said rapid strides in...

Mon, Mar 21, 2022
Smaller cars ceding ground to bigger, pricey models

Size matters on the road. Small is not dominating India's car market any...

'Auto is an extremely attractive bet'

'Valuations are very attractive, and most companies are cash-rich with...

Sun, Mar 20, 2022
Suzuki to invest Rs 10,445 cr for manufacturing EVs

Speaking at the forum, Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) representative...

Lexus gears up to drive in EVs to India

Having established its presence in the country, luxury carmaker Lexus is now...

Auto Expo to be held from January 13-18 next year

The next edition of the country's leading automobile show, the Auto Expo,...

Tue, Mar 15, 2022
Tata Motors to invest Rs 15,000 cr in EVs over 5 yrs

Tata Motors is planning to invest Rs 15,000 crore in the EV segment in the...

Analysts see more pain ahead for auto firms

What has hit sentiment further is a draft proposal by the government to...

Fri, Mar 11, 2022
Automobile dispatches dip 23% in February

Automobile dispatches from factories to dealerships across the country...

Wed, Mar 9, 2022
Volkswagen bets on Virtus to gain mkt share in India

Amid a rush of sport utility vehicle sales, Volkswagen is betting on its...

Kia Carens: Made by an Asian company for Indian roads

High ground clearance, a wide cabin and tall stance all mean that the Carens...

Mon, Mar 7, 2022
Tata Motors cements its No. 1 position in SUV market

The Tata group flagship has sold more sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the...

MG Motor launches all-new ZS EV at Rs 21.99 lakh

The all-new ZS EV will be available in two variants -- Excite and Exclusive,...

Fri, Mar 4, 2022
Chip shortage continues to hurt; car sales dip 8%

Domestic passenger vehicle retail sales declined eight per cent in February...

Thu, Mar 3, 2022
Tata Motors adds the Kaziranga range to its SUVs

So what's special about the Kaziranga range? Rajesh Karkera and Hitesh...

Tue, Mar 1, 2022
The $8.5 billion TVS Group splits to grow

The $8.5 billion TVS Group received final approval for a family resettlement...

Mon, Feb 28, 2022
Kodiaq, Skoda's brand-new luxury SUV, stands tall

Suspension that has fully acclimatised to Indian roads and handles potholes...

Mon, Feb 14, 2022
FMCG and consumer durables may see fall in demand

The biggest headwind to the consumption story in FY23 is a sharp decline in...

Sat, Feb 12, 2022
Ford Motors among 20 auto firms shortlisted for PLI

Ford, which had announced to quit the Indian market last year, said it was...

Fri, Feb 11, 2022
As chip woes continue, PV sales dip 8% in Jan

Passenger vehicle dispatches from factories to dealers in India fell 8 per...

Wed, Feb 9, 2022
Auto, metal, banking stocks lift Sensex by 67 points

Maruti was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 4 per cent,...

Tue, Feb 8, 2022
To get sops, Tesla must manufacture in India: Govt

Making it clear that relaxations will not be provided to US-based electric...

Audi's 3 mantras to set it apart from the competition

Audi's strategy seems to point to pushing technology to directly connect...

Thu, Feb 3, 2022
Audi launches new version of SUV Q7 at Rs 79.99 lakh

German luxury carmaker Audi on Thursday launched a new version of its...

Fri, Jan 28, 2022
Here comes a CNG vehicle you will love to drive!

Rajesh Karkera and Hitesh Harisinghani set out to test drive the new CNG...

Wed, Jan 26, 2022
Analysts bullish about Tata Motors' domestic business

Tata Motors' UK-based subsidiary, Jaguar Land Rover or JLR, reported a muted...

Omicron impact: Two-wheeler sales take a knocking

After a very weak December quarter and a poor year-to-date fiscal year...

Tue, Jan 25, 2022
Lessons Tesla can learn from Apple to enter India

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Wed, Jan 19, 2022
Tata Motors drives in CNG trims of Tiago, Tigor

Tata Motors on Wednesday forayed into the CNG segment with the launch of...

Tue, Jan 18, 2022
Tata Motors to hike passenger vehicle prices

Tata Motors on Tuesday said it will increase prices of its passenger...

Realty, auto stocks drag Sensex down by 550 points

Equity benchmark Sensex plunged by 554.05 points on Tuesday, tracking deep...

Mon, Jan 17, 2022
Sensex edges higher on gains in auto, energy stocks

Ultratech Cement was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging nearly 3 per...

Fri, Jan 14, 2022
Min 6 airbags to be made mandatory in select vehicles

The Centre will make it mandatory for carmakers to provide a minimum of six...

Passenger vehicle sales slide 13% in Dec on chip woes

Passenger vehicle dispatches from factories to dealers declined 13 per cent...

Thu, Jan 13, 2022
Tesla still sorting challenges with Indian govt: Musk

US-based Tesla is working through a lot of challenges with the government to...

Wed, Jan 12, 2022
2022 will see carmakers fight it out for top SUV slot

Market leader Maruti Suzuki is putting finishing touches to its plan of...

Thu, Jan 6, 2022
EV sales in India to touch 10 lakh units this year

Sales of total electric vehicles in India are expected to be around 10 lakh...

Wed, Jan 5, 2022
Chip shortage continues to haunt automakers

Passenger vehicle retail sales in India witnessed an 11 per cent...

Mon, Jan 3, 2022
Relaunched Honda Amaze looks like a brand new car

It's a zippy, well-engineered ride that offers comfort, quality, low cost of...

Sat, Jan 1, 2022
Sales of Maruti, Hyundai down; TaMo, M&M gain

Passenger vehicle market leaders Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai on Saturday...

Fri, Dec 24, 2021
Kia to stay away from sedans and hatchbacks

South Korean automaker Kia Motors says it will look to be a premium only...

Thu, Dec 23, 2021
PV makers stare at earning loss of Rs 2K cr in FY22

Passenger Vehicle makers are likely to see their cumulative earnings at an...

Wed, Dec 22, 2021
Automakers in India gear up to launch affordable EVs

India's electric mobility goal, which has so far been riding on two wheels,...

Tue, Dec 21, 2021
Cars24 raises $400 mn in funding, valuation up 83%

Cars24, an e-commerce platform for pre-owned vehicles, on Monday said it had...

Fri, Dec 17, 2021
SoftBank-backed Ola raises $500-mn term loan

IPO-bound mobility platform Ola, said it has successfully raised $500...

Thu, Dec 16, 2021
EVs to see investment of Rs 94,000 cr in next 5 years

Electric vehicle market is likely to attract investments of Rs 94,000 crore...

Wed, Dec 15, 2021
Ola Electric commences deliveries of S1 scooters

Ola Electric on Wednesday said it has commenced deliveries of its S1...

Passenger vehicle industry to grow at lower 8-11%

Ratings agency ICRA on Wednesday revised downwards growth forecast for the...

Mon, Dec 13, 2021
After discontinuing it in 2020, Audi brings back A4

And it feels entirely different when compared to all its earlier avatars,...

Wed, Dec 8, 2021
Jio-bp, Mahindra sign MoU for EV

A joint venture of Reliance Industries Ltd and BP of the UK on Wednesday...

Thu, Dec 2, 2021
Mercedes, Audi to hike prices to offset risingcosts

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India on Thursday said it will hike...

Maruti Suzuki to hike vehicle prices from January

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Thursday said it...

Wed, Dec 1, 2021
Fully charged up over Ola's electric scooter

It takes a while to get used to the constant and instant supply of power...

Tue, Nov 30, 2021
Selling in auto, metal stocks drag Sensex down 196 pts

Tata Steel was the top loser in the Sensex pack, shedding around 4 per cent,...

Mon, Nov 29, 2021
Skoda Slavia deliveries to start from Q1 of 2022

Stylish, sleek, a coupe-like sedan with generous amount of space is what the...

Mon, Nov 22, 2021
Rs 200 cr penalty: Maruti gets relief, but with rider

Appellate tribunal NCLAT on Monday stayed the Rs 200 crore penalty imposed...

Tata Motors knocks out peers in SUV ring

Tata Motors, India's third largest passenger vehicle maker, took pole...

Chip shortage delays Ola Electric scooter deliveries

Ola Electric is moving the delivery for the first batch of its electric...

Thu, Nov 18, 2021
For automakers, this festive season was the worst

Automobile retail sales in the country fell 18 per cent year-on-year in the...

Tue, Nov 16, 2021
Kia plans to drive in MPV in Q1 next year

Automaker Kia India is looking to strengthen its product portfolio as it...

Mon, Nov 15, 2021
Audi Q5 is a 'luxury crossover'

While the Q5 is a light driving car that feels like you can easily fling it...

Sun, Nov 14, 2021
Maruti aims to drive in more CNG trims

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) plans to drive in CNG trims across its product...

Fri, Nov 12, 2021
PV dispatches drop 27% in Oct on chip woes

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India declined by 27 per cent year-on year...

'All of BMW's electric models will come to India'

'The global semiconductor shortage has inadvertently provided an imm­ense...

Thu, Nov 11, 2021
Can the XUV 700 reclaim the top spot for Mahindra?

Every M&M car shares a certain DNA which is rugged, with an off-roading...

Wed, Nov 10, 2021
Maruti to bolster SUV presence; plans new models

The company, which already has around 66 per cent market share in the...

Tue, Nov 9, 2021
Oil PSUs to set up 22,000 EV charging stations

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and two other public sector oil firms will...

Mahindra & Mahindra plans to launch 16 EVs by 2027

Homegrown auto major Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday said it plans to launch...

Thu, Nov 4, 2021
Chip woes: Pre-owned car sellers see brisk business

Even as the semiconductor shortage has limited the demand for new cars, the...

Tue, Nov 2, 2021
Ola reports first-ever operating profit of Rs 90 cr

Ola has reported its first operating profit of Rs 89.82 crore for 2020-21,...

Mon, Nov 1, 2021
Auto sales skid in Oct; Tata Motors, M&M buck trend

Leading carmakers Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai witnessed a double-digit drop in...

Fri, Oct 29, 2021
We eat OATS for breakfast: Rajiv Bajaj

As a 75-year-old septuagenarian, Bajaj Auto has adapted itself as a nod to...

Thu, Oct 28, 2021
High petrol, diesel: Maruti to widen CNG portfolio

With rising petrol and diesel prices driving up demand for its CNG vehicles,...

Wed, Oct 27, 2021
Maruti Suzuki to launch EVs only after 2025: Bhargava

Maruti Suzuki India will launch electric vehicles in the country only after...

Chip shortage bites; Maruti Q2 net dips 66%

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday reported a...

Banks process nearly 2 mn e-mandates for auto-payment

Nearly two million e-mandates for recurring payments have been registered...

Mon, Oct 25, 2021
Chip woes dent festive mood for auto firms

The first leg of the 35-day festive period, which ended with Dussehra,...

Wed, Oct 20, 2021
Mahindra XUV700 deliveries to begin from Oct-end

The deliveries of petrol variants will start from October 30 while that of...

Ola's COO and CFO to exit firm amid its IPO plans

Mobility company Ola's chief financial officer Swayam Saurabh and chief...

Mon, Oct 18, 2021
Pleased as Punch with Tatas' latest SUV

I was not expecting to be impressed by the Tata Punch. But my drive proved...

Fri, Oct 15, 2021
Maruti to convert website into car financing platform

India's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), is focused on getting...

Thu, Oct 14, 2021
Chip woes: Passenger vehicle sales drop 41% in Sep

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India witnessed a decline of 41 per cent...

Mahindra XUV700 sets series of new Indian records

Four XUV700s entered the challenge and all four recorded over 4000 km in 24...

Wed, Oct 13, 2021
Polo GT has a serious challenger in Hyundai i20 N Line

For the longest time the Polo GT had no real competition in terms of its...

Tue, Oct 12, 2021
Tata Motors to raise $1 bn in passenger EV biz

Homegrown auto major Tata Motors on Tuesday said it will raise $1 billion...

Fri, Oct 8, 2021
Don't sell China-made EVs in India: Gadkari to Tesla

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said he has asked US-based Tesla...

Wed, Oct 6, 2021
Mercedes-Benz India posts nearly 100% sales growth

German premium car maker Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday reported nearly 100 per...

Carmakers stare at 500,000 units of booking backlog

Ahead of the peak festive season, India's passenger vehicle makers are...

Mon, Oct 4, 2021
Tata Motors reveals sub-compact SUV Punch

The Punch's pricing will be revealed only on October 20, the day of its launch.

Fri, Oct 1, 2021
Chip shortage pulls down PV sales in September

The global semiconductor shortage hit passenger vehicle sales in September,...

Thu, Sep 30, 2021
All you want to know about RBI's new auto debit rules

With the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) extended deadline coming to an end,...

Mahindra to open bookings for XUV700 from October 7

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Thursday announced the opening of bookings for...

Wed, Sep 29, 2021
GLS 600 is the flashiest, swankiest SUV Merc has made

This SUV will look as cool in 2030 as it might have in 2010 and ultimately...

Tue, Sep 28, 2021
Toyota to hike vehicle prices by up to 2% from Oct 1

Automaker Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Tuesday said it will increase...

Mon, Sep 27, 2021
How chip shortage is impacting automakers, others

Time was when you turned on your car's ignition, all that happened was that...

Toyota to stop selling Yaris in India

The company had launched the Yaris in May 2018 at a price range of Rs 8.75...

Thu, Sep 23, 2021
FADA seeks govt support over payment for Ford dealers

Automobile dealers' body FADA has urged the government to formulate a task...

Why is India A Graveyard For Auto Cos?

India is a market for low-priced cars with low running costs. The global...

Tue, Sep 21, 2021
From Ford to Harley, why US automakers failed in India

Besides their country of origin, General Motors, Ford Motor and...

What Auto Sales Tell Us About Economy

Retail sales of cars are back to January 2018 levels in August 2021....

Sun, Sep 19, 2021
Retro-styled Harley-Davidson soon in India

Leading two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp is going full throttle to launch a...

Fri, Sep 17, 2021
Taigun can be segment killer, if priced aggressively

Volkswagen's new SUV is set to lock horns with half a dozen rivals, says...

Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Ola sold e-scooters worth over Rs 600 cr in a day

Ola co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal on Thursday said Ola Electric sold scooters...

Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Rs 26,058 cr PLI scheme for auto, drone sectors okayed

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 26,058 crore production linked...

Qualcomm's chips to power Ola's electric scooters

From powering mobile devices, US chip designer Qualcomm has tied up with Ola...

Force rolls out Gurka 2021 with all-new features

The Gurkha 2021 is built on a ground-up modular architecture platform with...

Bumper-to-bumper cover for new vehicles not mandatory

Bumper-to-bumper insurance cover for new vehicles will not be mandatory as...

Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Tesla plans fully-owned retail outlets in India

Palo Alto-based electric carmaker Tesla has initiated talks with the...

Mon, Sep 13, 2021
What works for 'updated' Tata Tigor EV, what doesn't

At a time when fuel prices across the country are going through the roof...

Sat, Sep 11, 2021
What Tesla must do to get tax concessions in India

The heavy industries ministry has asked US-based electric car major Tesla to...

Fri, Sep 10, 2021
Website glitch delays Ola's e-scooter sale to Sep 15

Ola Electric's technology team is working hard to iron out the technical...

Pandemic sees first-time car buyers take the wheel

First-time buyers of cars and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have made a...

Thu, Sep 9, 2021
Ford dealers staring at huge loss: FADA

Ford dealers in India are staring at huge losses with the automaker deciding...

Ford to shut India plants; to sell only imported cars

US auto major Ford Motor Co will shut its two manufacturing plants in India...

Wed, Sep 8, 2021
Bumper-to-bumper insurance to make cars dearer by 50K

If the court order is implemented, it will lead to an increase in the...

Tue, Sep 7, 2021
Automakers staring at lacklustre festive season

Automobile dealers' body FADA on Tuesday expressed concern that the chip...

MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

The MG Motor India management is focused on scaling up and launching smaller...

Mon, Sep 6, 2021
Chip shortage may spoil the party for carmakers

For automakers, the festive season is about raking it in through ramped up...

Maruti Suzuki hikes vehicle prices by up to 1.9%

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday said it...

Mini Convertible, maximum joy

Zippy and comfortable, the Mini Convertible is a perfect car for short...

Fri, Sep 3, 2021
Maruti recalls 1.81 lakh cars; its largest till date

The country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Friday said it...

Chip woes: Mahindra warns of 20-25% production loss

For Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), which has just started executing a comeback...

Thu, Sep 2, 2021
Why foreign car-makers are betting on track car models

Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini are some marquee badges that...

Wed, Sep 1, 2021
Except Maruti, Aug has been a good month for camakers

Passenger vehicle majors like Hyundai, Tata Motors, M&M, Toyota Kirloskar...

Chip shortage: Maruti Suzuki to cut Sep output by 60%

India's biggest car maker Maruti Suzuki said on Tuesday that its vehicle...

Tue, Aug 31, 2021
Tata Motors launches Tigor EV @ Rs 11.99 lakh

Tata Motors on Tuesday launched its second electric vehicle -- Tigor EV,...

Mon, Aug 30, 2021
Fee for Bharat Series vehicles can be paid in tranches

The owner can pay registration fee for two years and the other amount in...

Maruti Suzuki to hike prices across models from Sep

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Monday said it will...

Thu, Aug 26, 2021
Does the govt really intend to revive the auto sector?

In a rare face off, captains of the auto industry have hit out at the...

Mon, Aug 23, 2021
Tata Motors to launch mini SUV Punch this Diwali

Homegrown auto major Tata Motors on Monday said it will launch its mini SUV...

Mercedes launches an 'electrified' coupe at Rs 2.07 cr

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Monday launched its all-new...

Sun, Aug 22, 2021
MG Motor to invest Rs 2,500 cr in Halol plant

MG Motor India is investing Rs 2,500 crore by the end of next year to...

Sat, Aug 21, 2021
XUV700 is a powerhouse hiding under a gentle beast

Is the XUV700 just a facelifted XUV500 or is it a completely new breed in...

Fri, Aug 20, 2021
The latest BMW 5 is like Jackie Chan!

It has get-up-and-go and is possessed of immense agility, observes Pavan Lall.

Wed, Aug 18, 2021
Tata Motors unveils Tigor EV; sales start from Aug 31

Tata Motors on Wednesday unveiled Tigor EV, its second electric model in the...

Auto-debit bounces dip as financial stress eases

In an indication of easing financial stress among borrowers, the number of...

Tue, Aug 17, 2021
Covid blues: Maruti Suzuki sales at lowest in 6 years

Its production declined for the third consecutive year in financial year...

Mon, Aug 16, 2021
Mahindra plans to steal the SUV thunder with XUV700

A new XUV, a new logo, and a big bang at the launch! Mahindra revealed its...

Ola S1 scooters launched, prices start at Rs 99,999

SoftBank-backed Ola Electric took the wraps off its maiden e-scooter...

Fri, Aug 13, 2021
Tiago NRG, a rugged hatchback from the Tata stable

The Tiago NRG is available in a single fully loaded variant that has all the...

Thu, Aug 12, 2021
Passenger vehicle sales rise 45% in July: SIAM

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India rose significantly year-on-year in...

Tue, Aug 10, 2021
Audi's electric SUV -- no gear, no sound, no engine!

However, it has an auditory feature that throws up a soft but audible...

Mon, Aug 9, 2021
M&M unveils new logo for its SUVs

Home-grown auto major Mahindra and Mahindra on Monday unveiled a new visual...

Battista, the STUNNING e-hypercar from Pininfarina

The Battista hyper GT delivers a unique dynamic experience that can be...

Sun, Aug 8, 2021
Maserati eyes Tier-II, III cities to boost sales

Italian carmaker Maserati is targetting India's tier II and III cities,...

Hyundai to ride on SUVs to capture Indian markets

Hyundai Motor India expects its SUV range to gain further traction in the...

Sat, Aug 7, 2021
Want to design camouflage for cars?

Fancy your chops are a designer? Skoda Auto India has a challenge for you....

Wed, Aug 4, 2021
Tata Motors drives in Tiago NRG at Rs 6.57 lakh

Tata Motors on Wednesday said it has expanded the Tiago range with the...

Tue, Aug 3, 2021
MG Motor ties up with Jio for its mid-size SUV

Customers of MG's upcoming mid-size SUV will benefit from Jio's widespread...

Mon, Aug 2, 2021
Sensex rallies 364 points on gains in IT, auto stocks

Titan was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 3 per cent,...

Auto Expo 2022 postponed due to COVID situation: SIAM

The country's leading automobile show, the Auto Expo, which was scheduled to...

Sun, Aug 1, 2021
Auto makers post double-digit sales growth in July

Auto majors, including Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai and Tata Motors, on...

How Tata Motors plans to tackle chip shortage

Tata Motors is looking at various measures, including direct buying from...

Fri, Jul 30, 2021
Tata Motors to invest Rs 28,900 cr in FY22: Chandra

Tata Motors group's investment for this fiscal is pegged at Rs 28,900 crore,...

Wed, Jul 28, 2021
Maruti Suzuki reports Q1 net profit at Rs 475 cr

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Wednesday...

Mon, Jul 26, 2021
Hyundai Alcazar packs in a premium feel

The car is built in a manner that stands tall and rugged on the city...

Fri, Jul 23, 2021
Audi launches 3 all-electric SUVs under e-tron range

German luxury car maker Audi on Thursday launched three all-electric SUVs...

Tue, Jul 20, 2021
Can the Mahindra Thar be a city vehicle?

The Thar. A vehicle that has always been a capable off-roader with its...

Mon, Jul 19, 2021
Reliance, 6 other firms get licence to sell auto fuel

The ministry of petroleum and natural gas has granted seven authorisations...

Sun, Jul 18, 2021
Q1 auto exports recover amid improved Covid situation

Automobile exports from India recovered in the first quarter with all...

Lamborghini looking at record sales in India in 2021

Italian super sports car maker Lamborghini is looking at a record year in...

Thu, Jul 15, 2021
Maruti to invest Rs 18,000 cr in new Haryana plant

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) is planning to...

Tue, Jul 13, 2021
Maruti not shifting jobs from Haryana to Gujarat

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India is neither shifting...

Mon, Jul 12, 2021
'Dark' goes the future for Tata Motors

Tata Motors recently announced the launch of 'Dark' edition models of the...

Swift, CNG variants of other Maruti cars to cost more

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Monday said it has...

Thu, Jul 8, 2021
Auto sales gather pace in June as lockdown eased: FADA

Passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales rose to 184,134 units last month against...

Wed, Jul 7, 2021
Citroen starts home delivery of C5 Aircross SUV

Automaker Citroen on Wednesday said it has commenced home deliveries of C5...

Chip shortage throws a spanner in JLR's plans

Tata Motors has halved the volume outlook for its UK subsidiary Jaguar Land...

Tue, Jul 6, 2021
JLR's retail sales up 68% in Q1

Tata Motor's owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on Tuesday reported a 68 per cent...

Thu, Jul 1, 2021
As Covid situation eased, auto sales revved up in June

Major automakers, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra &...

Wed, Jun 30, 2021
Motown gears up for fast-lane drive as 2nd wave abates

As the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic abates, India's automakers are...

Mon, Jun 28, 2021
Tata Motors to have 10 new EVs in portfolio by 2025

Tata Motors plans to have 10 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in its...

Skoda drives in the Rs 10.5-lakh midsize SUV Kushaq

Czech automaker Skoda on Monday forayed into the midsize SUV segment in...

What Kia hopes to achieve by adding India to name

'It says, we are not just an overseas player -- we are Kia India and here...

Mon, Jun 21, 2021
Maruti Suzuki to hike car prices in Q2

The country's largest automobile maker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday...

Three-row SUVs are the latest draw for auto firms

Close to half a dozen more three-row premium mid-size models are expected to...

Fri, Jun 11, 2021
Motown in slow lane as PV sales sink 66% in May

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India declined by 66 per cent to 88,045...

Wed, Jun 9, 2021
As states unlock, auto sales may take the fast lane

Auto sales, particularly of two-wheelers, may not bounce back immediately...

Maruti finds digital highway ideal for smooth drive

Maruti is not an online outlier, of course; other heavyweights have rolled...

Tue, Jun 8, 2021
Mercedes drives in ultra-luxe Maybach GLS 600

The Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC is the first-ever SUV offering in the company's...

Fri, Jun 4, 2021
Slots for Jet Airways will be based on existing norms

When Jet Airways shut operations, the slots which were allocated to it were...

Tue, Jun 1, 2021
Auto sales skid in May as COVID second wave bites

Major automobile manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra &...

'EVs are the way forward for Volkswagen group'

'Our strategy is intact and our important pillars for India -- the SUV...

Thu, May 20, 2021
Covid surge derails recovery thrust of auto industry

The second wave of the pandemic in the country has derailed the recovery...

Wed, May 19, 2021
Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto extend free service period

Tata Motors on Wednesday said it has extended warranty and free service...

Mon, May 17, 2021
India's auto component makers brace for a bumpy ride

Auto component makers in India are bracing for a tough time. High...

Wed, May 12, 2021
COVID impact: Passenger vehicle sales dip 10% in April

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India declined by 10 per cent to 2,61,633...

Mon, May 10, 2021
Total vehicle registrations slip 30% in 2020-21: FADA

The total vehicle registrations in India fell by 29.85 per cent to...

Thu, May 6, 2021
Sensex rallies 272 points on gains in auto, IT stocks

On the Sensex chart, Bajaj Auto, HDFC, Infosys, Tech Mahindra and ICICI bank...

Tue, May 4, 2021
April auto sales show impact of lockdowns: Report

Auto sales in April have started showing the impact of lockdowns that has...

Sat, May 1, 2021
In India, luxury used car market is in the fast lane

The new car market is estimated at around 30,000 units a year in sales in a...

Fri, Apr 30, 2021
Rahul Bajaj hangs up boots as Bajaj Auto boss

Rahul Bajaj, one of the most successful business leaders in the country, has...

Wed, Apr 28, 2021
Maruti advances factory shutdown to 'save oxygen'

The country's top carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Wednesday said it...

Korean Auto firm Kia unveils new India brand identity

Close to 60 per cent models that Kia sells in India are top trims of the...

Tue, Apr 27, 2021
Maruti Suzuki Q4 net dips 6% to Rs 1,241 crore

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Tuesday reported...

Fri, Apr 23, 2021
Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers failed?

What will it take for Tesla to plug and play in India? Sector pundits say...

Thu, Apr 22, 2021
Sales of EVs fell 20% in FY'21 to 236,802 units

Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicle (SMEV) on Thursday said sales...

Wed, Apr 21, 2021
The new Swift: pocket-friendly, cute, and reliable

While the latest, fourth-generation Swift makes no pretence of being a...

Fri, Apr 16, 2021
Maha curfew: State's auto plants scale down operations

On Day One of the lockdown announced by the Maharashtra Government, it...

Thu, Apr 15, 2021
India, China spat: Bird group's EV plans in limbo

The car was expected to have a price tag of Rs 10 lakh and launch was slated...

Wed, Apr 14, 2021
EVs can be slightly cleaner than petrol cars in India

Given India's reliance on coal, electric vehicles could at best be 10% more...

Tue, Apr 13, 2021
5 best-selling cars in India

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday said its...

Sensex rallies 661 points on gains in auto, financials

M&M was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying around 8 per cent,...

Auto sales stand at six-year low, shows SIAM data

The five-year (2015-16 to 2020-21, or FY21) compound annual growth rate...

Fri, Apr 9, 2021
Maha lockdown may impact festive season auto sales

The fresh restrictions imposed in Maharashtra to contain the second wave of...

Vehicle registration falls 28.64% YoY in March

The lockdown in Maharashtra will have a catastrophic impact on April sales,...

The comfortable SUV from Citroen is here

Citroen drives in its SUV late, but it's worth the wait, says Rajesh...

Thu, Apr 8, 2021
Passenger vehicle sales up 28%, two-wheelers drop 35%

Automobile dealers' body FADA on Thursday said passenger vehicle (PV) retail...

Tue, Apr 6, 2021
New Mercedes-Benz compact sedan is for thrill seekers

Step on the gas and the power that propels the compact four-seater will take...

Sat, Apr 3, 2021
'Govt wants more incentive for vehicle scrapping'

'Some companies have agreed to 2-3% incentive but the automakers and SIAM...

Fri, Apr 2, 2021
Vehicle scrapping policy won't benefit car-makers

'I see a virtually zero impact on the sales of new vehicles with this move,'...

Thu, Apr 1, 2021
Shift towards personal mobility boost auto sales

Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Tata Motors on Thursday...

There's something different about 3 Series Gran Limo

Smooth engine, plush interiors, great suspension that handle dodgy roads...

Wed, Mar 31, 2021
Auto-debit payment: Timeline for new rules extended

The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday extended the timeline by six months...

Sun, Mar 28, 2021
Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

As a tech services company, Ola has never been in hardcore manufacturing....

Fri, Mar 26, 2021
Mini in name, max in power and appeal

Why is the Mini the only "lifestyle" auto badge that seems to be growing and...

Tue, Mar 23, 2021
The stunning Rs 79-lakh Audi S5 Sportback is here!

German premium carmaker Audi on Monday launched the facelift version of its...

Mon, Mar 22, 2021
Maruti Suzuki to substantially hike prices from April

MSI sells a range of models from entry-level hatchback Alto to S-CROSS,...

Hyundai Creta on top as Indians pick SUVs in big way

What explains India's love affair with SUVs? They are not exactly "value for...

Sat, Mar 20, 2021
How Bajaj Auto plans to manage surplus funds

Bajaj Auto has amended its dividend distribution policy as it seeks to...

Fri, Mar 19, 2021
Skoda unveils mid-sized SUV Kushaq in India

Czech automaker Skoda on Thursday globally unveiled its all new SUV Kushaq...

Thu, Mar 18, 2021
5% rebate if you junk old car and buy new!

The vehicle scrapping policy will offer about 5 per cent rebate to those...

Fri, Mar 12, 2021
Sensex snaps 3-day winning run as RIL, banks drag

Bajaj Auto was the top loser in the Sensex pack, falling around 3 per cent,...

Wed, Mar 10, 2021
Suzuki Motor charges up for EVs; spells out strategy

Recently, Suzuki Motor Corp (SMC) in an investor presentation expressed...

Tue, Mar 9, 2021
Honda's scooter sales back in the fast lane

The local arm of the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer accounts for every...

Mon, Mar 8, 2021
Are you ready for the Citroen?

Making a debut in India with an SUV, Citroen's products in the next couple...

Tue, Mar 2, 2021
Sensex reclaims 50,000-level; auto, IT stocks shine

On the Sensex chart, M&M, NTPC, Bajaj Auto, Tech Mahindra, TCS and Maruti...

Will the new A4 put Audi back in the race?

The answer would have been an unequivocal yes had the A4 been priced more...

Mon, Mar 1, 2021
Maruti, Hyundai, Tata Motors report robust sales

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday reported...

Renault Kiger is a hatchback killer

The new Kiger has enough in it to draw you away from the hatchback you've...

Thu, Feb 25, 2021
Why you must buy the new XUV300 AMT Petrol

A new user-friendly app to control the beast. Automatic transmission with...

Wed, Feb 24, 2021
Osamu Suzuki to step down as SMC chairman

Japanese auto major Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) on Wednesday said its...

Amazon to include EVs in delivery fleet

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Maharashtra's ultimatum to GM's union, management

Maharashtra's Labour Minister Dilip Walse-Patil has sought a written...

Mon, Feb 22, 2021
Despite odds, auto hubs breathe easy on sales spike

The traffic tells a story. During the lockdown, it took 45 minutes to zip...

Fri, Feb 19, 2021
Rediff Test Drive: The all-new Tata Safari

Is it an old SUV in a new body? Or a new SUV in old body? Rajesh Karkera...

Mon, Feb 15, 2021
Lambretta rides into the sunset with Scooters India

With Scooters India shutting down, the brand that launched the PSU in India...

Sat, Feb 13, 2021
Why are luxury carmakers bullish on India?

Mercedes-Benz India, BMW India and Audi India have lined up over 50 new...

Fri, Feb 12, 2021
Ola to deploy robots at its electric scooter factory

Ola's factory will create 10,000 jobs and serve as the company's global...

Thu, Feb 11, 2021
Rally in auto stocks may pause for now, say analysts

Auto companies are now grappling with a slowdown in sales, triggered by pent...

Wed, Feb 10, 2021
Why auto sales in January hit speed brake

Shortage of semiconductors, price hikes pull January auto sales into red....

Major ports get autonomy, govt says no privatisation

The Major Ports Authority Bill, 2020 was passed through ballot votes in the...

Tue, Feb 9, 2021
Govt concerned over vehicles with low safety norms

The government on Tuesday expressed concern over reports that automobile...

Fri, Jan 29, 2021
Power drive for the city: Tata Altroz iTurbo

The new 1.2 L turbocharged petrol BS6 engine, which is borrowed from the...

Thu, Jan 28, 2021
Auto sector going through long-term slowdown: SIAM

Automobile industry in India is going through a long-term structural...

Wed, Jan 27, 2021
Long, winding road ahead for electric cars in India

The electric vehicle evolution in India's passenger vehicle market has...

Mon, Jan 25, 2021
EV makers urge FM to rejig rules to boost sales

Ahead of the upcoming Union Budget, Society of Manufacturers of Electric...

Thu, Jan 21, 2021
Mercedes to launch 15 new models in India

The Three-Pointed Star also unveiled its 2021 motto coined as 'Reimagining...

Wed, Jan 20, 2021
It's raining SUV and MUVs in 2021

If the small cars and sedans are here, can the big boys be far behind?...

Tue, Jan 19, 2021
Tata Motors received 98 patents in 2020

Homegrown auto major Tata Motors on Tuesday said it has received 98 patents...

Volvo S60 takes the safety-first mantra seriously

With all the safety equipment that it features, the S60 could be the...

Thu, Jan 14, 2021
Mahindra lays off 2/3rd of staff at its American arm

Firm attributes move to pandemic and legal spat with Fiat Chrysler, says it...

Wed, Jan 13, 2021
Buying a sedan? 2021 may be just the year for it

There are a whopping 10 sedans slated for a launch in India this year....

Tesla enters India; opens arm in Bengaluru

American electric car maker Tesla has registered its Indian arm amid...

Fri, Jan 8, 2021
Why 2021 is a very good year for the hatchback buyer

The new year will see a line of hatchbacks (including compact SUVs) hit the...

Wed, Jan 6, 2021
Will Tesla's entry boost sale of EVs in India?

With only a handful of models by a few manufacturers including Tata Nexon,...

Tata Motors drives in Gravitas as the new Safari

Tata Safari - The Legend Lives!

How Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor may outperform Hero MotoCorp

Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor are the largest exporters in the listed space with...

Tue, Jan 5, 2021
Auto sales in December saw double-digit rise

The growth momentum that started during the festival season is likely to...

Sat, Jan 2, 2021
Bajaj Auto crosses Rs 1 trillion market cap

After selling brands like Pulsar, Boxer, Platina and RE in over 70...

Fri, Jan 1, 2021
Ford, Mahindra to scrap proposed JV

US auto major Ford Motor Co on Friday said it and India's Mahindra &...

Mon, Dec 28, 2020
Tesla to enter India in 2021: Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said American electric car major...

Wed, Dec 23, 2020
GM finds Indian roads a bit too bumpy

In spite of straddling the market with multiple competitively priced models,...

Tue, Dec 22, 2020
New rules will make Ola, Uber's life tougher

Just a few weeks ago, the Centre has come out with the long-awaited Motor...

Mon, Dec 21, 2020
Roadblocks in the path of Maruti Suzuki

Among the key concerns of the Street is market share losses in growth...

Mahindra's Korean arm SsangYong files for bankruptcy

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Monday said its loss-making South Korean arm...

Fri, Dec 18, 2020
Vintage Beetle gets new life as electric car

Besides opening up the possibility of a policy that allows vintage cars...

Wed, Dec 16, 2020
Fiat Chrysler plans global digital hub in Hyderabad

Auto major Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) on Wednesday said it will invest...

Mahindra's Ssangyong misses loan repayment

M&M, which owns a 75 per cent stake in SYMC, rescued the sport-utility...

Tata Harrier 2020: It can't get better than this!

Long have I waited for a car to replace the Tata Safari feel in driving, and...

Tue, Dec 15, 2020
Riding on Sonet and Seltos, Kia Motors has big plans

Higher exports will also drive up volumes, as the company seeks to avail of...

Fri, Dec 11, 2020
Festive demand lifts PV sales by nearly 13% in Nov

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India increased by 12.73 per cent to 285,367...

Will Harley-Davidson be back on Indian roads?

For Hero MotoCorp, India's largest two-wheeler company, it's a calculated...

Wed, Dec 9, 2020
Ola to launch electric two-wheeler in New Zealand

Ride-hailing major Ola on Wednesday said it will launch its electric...

How the Jawa bike was driven back to Czech homeland

When Jawa Motorcycles owner Jiri Gerle sold the legendary but defunct brand...

Tue, Dec 8, 2020
Passenger vehicle retail sales rise 4% in Nov: FADA

Two-wheeler sales, however, declined 21.4 per cent to 14,13,378 units last...

Sun, Dec 6, 2020
Rise of Cars24, India's latest unicorn

Co-founders of India's latest unicorn expected Covid-19 to be a speed...

Fri, Dec 4, 2020
Toyota to resume production with limited staff

Production at the maker of Innova and Fortuner has been crippled and it's...

Tue, Dec 1, 2020
Festival cheer helps automakers log positive sales

Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors and Tata...

Third-gen i20 is a leap forward for Hyundai

The latest Hyundai i20 is an exciting car, given the overall drive...

Fri, Nov 27, 2020
Toyota rolling out less than 100 units a day

Battered by the Covid-19 pandemic, the maker of the Fortuner and Innova...

Fri, Nov 20, 2020
M&M's margins to moderate in coming quarters

Rising commodity costs, coupled with other marketing-related expenses, could...

Fri, Nov 13, 2020
M&M to deliver 1K units of new Thar SUV during Diwali

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) will deliver 1,000 units of its all-new Thar SUV...

Tata Altroz, the hatchback with big car features

You've had a teaser of the Tata Altroz in the recent IPL, now know more...

Thu, Nov 12, 2020
How safe is Maruti's S-Presso mini SUV?

Hyundai got two stars for Grand i10 Nios and Kia got three stars for Seltos.

Wed, Nov 11, 2020
Festive demand boosts PV sales in Oct

Passenger vehicle wholesale in India increased by 14.19 per cent to 3,10,294...

Mon, Nov 9, 2020
Passenger vehicle retail sales dip 9% in Oct: FADA

Automobile dealers' body FADA on Monday said passenger vehicle (PV) retail...

Fri, Nov 6, 2020
Gadkari asks automakers to cut EV cost, forgo profit

Asserting that India has full potential to emerge as a global hub for...

Thu, Nov 5, 2020
Made in India Merc's AMG models cheaper by Rs 25 lakh

The luxury car market leader will be producing the new-generation cars,...

Wed, Nov 4, 2020
The Rs 76.7-lakh Mercedes GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe is here!

German luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday said it has commenced the...

Tue, Nov 3, 2020
Bike buyers upgrade to pricier variants amid pandemic

In September, sales of 125cc models - that include the Hero Glamour,...

CV sales ride on economic revival, infra, rural demand

MHCV sales' grew by 9% to 5,033 units over September 2020 and 3% over...

Premium carmakers caught in a bind over high taxes

Automakers are caught in a chicken-and-egg situation: Prices have to come...

Mon, Nov 2, 2020
BMW drives in X3 M SAV priced at Rs 99.9 lakh

Uniqueness of the first-ever BMW X3 M lies in a newly developed powerful...

Thu, Oct 29, 2020
Maruti Suzuki reports 2% rise in Q2 net

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Thursday...

Tue, Oct 27, 2020
All's not lost for India's Harley-Davidson enthusiasts

The country's largest two wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson on...

Navratri: Car sales zoom, 2-wheelers trudge along

Car deliveries during the nine-day period saw sharp year-on-year...

Sun, Oct 25, 2020
Bajaj Auto rides on Pulsar, KTM to soften Covid blow

The maker of Pulsar and Discover reported a net profit of Rs 1,138.20 crore...

Wed, Oct 21, 2020
Nissan Magnite latest addition to compact SUV segment

It's got the looks, it's got the features, but the Magnite's success will...

Tue, Oct 20, 2020
Why luxury car market has failed to flourish in India

Cars priced above Rs 25 lakh account for 1 per cent in India's 3 million-car...

Why India's car business is a lot like Bollywood

What worked for Hyundai in India when so many other auto manufacturers have...

Fri, Oct 16, 2020
Passenger vehicle sales rise 17% in Q2: SIAM

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India increased by 17 per cent in the second...

Wed, Oct 14, 2020
Tractor sales cross the 100,000 mark in September

This rise was spurred by record kharif sowing - after a good rabi season -...

Maruti to launch 1 SUV every 6 months till 2023

First off the block will be a new multi-purpose vehicle which is being...

Thu, Oct 8, 2020
Passenger vehicle retail sales rise 10% in Sep: FADA

With social distancing in customer's mind coupled with the government's push...

Tue, Oct 6, 2020
Will new Thar put the mojo back in 2-door cars?

The 2-door vehicle may finds its way back in India with the launch of the...

Auto industry must do well for economy to do well

'Given all the linkages, the monthly registration data for new vehicles, may...

Thu, Oct 1, 2020
Maruti reports 30.8% y-on-y rise in September sales

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Thursday...

Tue, Sep 29, 2020
In India, taxes on cars are among the highest globally

Cars and two-wheelers attract 28% GST and a cess in the range of 3-22%,...

All-new Duster 1.3L has the same heart as Merc A-Class

At the heart of the Duster 1.3 Turbo X-Tronic is a turbocharged engine...

Mon, Sep 28, 2020
Financial, auto stocks lift Sensex by 593 points

In the Sensex pack, IndusInd Bank was the top gainer, soaring around 8 per...

Sat, Sep 26, 2020
Want the first All-New Thar? You can now bid for it!

The bid amount will go towards three charities -- Naandi Foundation, Swades...

Fri, Sep 25, 2020
Despite all odds, Bharat to drive Maruti's sales

Good sowing of kharif crops, better minimum support prices, and fewer...

Harley Davidson's exit to hit around 2K jobs in India

Besides job loss, the exit of the American cult bike maker would also lead...

The Kia Sonet is on song

On the highway, it pulls along with ease and offers smooth commuter ride and...

Wed, Sep 23, 2020
Home, auto loan inquiry back to 2019 level

The public sector lenders saw the biggest rebound in inquiries in July and...

Tue, Sep 22, 2020
Kia Sonet: Made in India, made for the world

The compact segment where Sonet will be launched is crowded with the Maruti...

Thu, Sep 17, 2020
74% FDI via automatic route in defence sector allowed

Foreign investments in the defence sector would be subject to scrutiny on...

Wed, Sep 16, 2020
Volkswagen T-Roc: In the presence of true power

\Quality-wise, and on the fun-to-drive scale, the T-Roc is in a league of...

Fri, Sep 11, 2020
Hero MotoCorp, TVS gain mkt share, Honda, Bajaj slip

As macroeconomic numbers continue to disappoint, reaching pre-Covid level is...

Thu, Sep 10, 2020
Auto dealers sceptical about signs of recovery

Dealers say the significant increase in sales was driven by a need to plug...

Tue, Sep 8, 2020
Buying a used car? Read this

Buying a used vehicle is a lot more complicated. Not only do you have to...

IS Thar the pinch-hitter Mahindra so badly needs?

With the Thar, M&M has come full circle. In a market where every other...

Thu, Sep 3, 2020
Skoda introduces its first all-electric SUV

With two drive options, three battery options and a design selection...

Wed, Sep 2, 2020
Planning to buy a car? Forget freebies, cash discounts

Pandemic-hit auto majors are likely to set aside these time-tested...

Tue, Sep 1, 2020
Maruti, Hyundai revive India's auto sector in Aug

M&M also saw its domestic passenger vehicle sales grow by 1 per cent, while...

Thu, Aug 27, 2020
SEE: Test-driving the Renault Triber 7-seater AMT

Rajesh Karkera test-drives the Renault Triber AMT, a 7-seater for the easy...

After 5 years, Nissan, TN govt tax dispute ends

The dispute arose after Nissan alleged that Tamil Nadu hadn't paid certain...

Mon, Aug 24, 2020
Is EV rollout sans batteries possible?

An EV has to be purchased along with the battery as there are hardly any...

Thu, Aug 20, 2020
Requiem for the Pajero: An SUV like none other!

With Mitsubishi pulling the plug on it the days of the Pajero maybe over,...

Tue, Aug 18, 2020
First Drive: The New Gen Thar

A blend of traditional as well as contemporary features, the All-New Thar...

Sat, Aug 15, 2020
First Look: Mahindras' All New Thar 2020

The keenly-awaited Mahindra Thar 2020 was finally unveiled on August 15,...

Wed, Aug 12, 2020
The Mahindra Thar's journey over the decades

As Mahindra readies to unveil its latest version of the Jeep that is so...

Tue, Aug 11, 2020
PV sales dip 4% in July; signs of green shoots visible

Two-wheeler sales were down 15.24 per cent in July to 12,81,354 units as...

Tata Motors pips Mahindra in vehicle registration

With entry-level cars being preferred amid the pandemic, market leader...

Mon, Aug 10, 2020
12 auto models may be launched this festive season

Close to 50 models were launched in India in the past 12 months, but...

Sat, Aug 8, 2020
Automakers sack contractual workers as slowdown bites

Availability of jobs at India's auto companies has shrunk significantly over...

Wed, Aug 5, 2020
Being atmanirbhar is a big challenge for auto industry

Indian auto industry's dependence on China is high and it will continue to...

New Honda City takes you back to the future!

When a manufacturer launches the fifth generation of a product, it is given...

Sat, Aug 1, 2020
Auto sector in recovery mode; Maruti's sales up 1.3%

While sales of compact cars, including models such as Swift, Celerio, Ignis,...

Wed, Jul 29, 2020
COVID-19 crisis: Maruti in red first time since 2003

On a standalone basis, the company reported a net loss of Rs 249.4 crore for...

Mon, Jul 27, 2020
Why M&M will halt investment in SsangYong Motor

M&M will close down GenZe, an e-scooter business in California, because it...

Bajaj Auto to cut entry-level motorcycles by a third

The Pune-based company sells the Platina and CT brands in the entry-level -...

Thu, Jul 23, 2020
Covid crisis: Tractor, two-wheeler sales rebound

A good agricultural harvest and a timely arrival of monsoon, besides a slew...

Mon, Jul 20, 2020
Merc GLE 400d: An SUV with cool moves

While this hip-hop edition is unlikely to drive Merc's market share, the SUV...

Sat, Jul 18, 2020
PIX: An auto show at last!

After a long delay, Thailand opened its twice-postponed Bangkok...

Thu, Jul 16, 2020
Honda drives in all new City priced at Rs 10.9 lakh

The model, which will compete with the likes of Hyundai Verna, Maruti Suzuki...

Wed, Jul 15, 2020
RIL to replace auto fuels with electricity, hydrogen

Reliance has a 24 per cent conversion rate of 'oil-to-chemicals' at present...

Tue, Jul 14, 2020
In longest slowdown in 20 years, PV sales sink 78%

Market leader Maruti Suzuki sold 51,274 units, down 49.61 per cent from the...

Fri, Jul 10, 2020
Car makers rejig products as fuel prices near parity

While the share of diesel vehicles sales in the overall passenger car...

Thu, Jul 9, 2020
Hector flashes made-for-India badge on 1st anniversary

Caught in the crossfire of Sino-India border skirmishes and strained by the...

Tata Motors offers 6-mth EMI holiday on select models

Under the scheme, customers can now make zero down payment, avail a...

Thu, Jul 2, 2020
Rural sales bring cheers to motown

Analysts said the demand recovery in two-wheeler and car segments was skewed...

Tue, Jun 30, 2020
Rolls-Royce Cullinan is truly a work of art

The Cullinan's exterior is completely customisable, and hence you get to...

Mon, Jun 29, 2020
The Rs 4.17 cr Bentley Bentayga offers a perfect ride

The Bentayga can go from a standstill to 100 km/hr in 4.5 seconds, and, if...

As price gap of fuels narrow, diesel cars in slow lane

Several carmakers, including car market leader Maruti Suzuki India pulled...

Wed, Jun 24, 2020
How Hyundai Creta busted the no sales in lockdown myth

Smart positioning, continued communication and a global design language have...

Tue, Jun 23, 2020
'We will continue with China business'

Sundram Fasteners is planning to grow the Chinese venture further expanding...

Auto cos warn against boycotting Chinese products

A knee-jerk reaction, they said, could be detrimental to the fortunes of an...

Mon, Jun 15, 2020
Auto industry recovery looks like a distant dream

To be able to tide over the current crisis, automobile manufacturers have...

Fri, Jun 12, 2020
Auto retail sales down by 88.87% in May

At the end of May, out of 26,500 outlets about 60 per cent showrooms and 80...

Tue, Jun 2, 2020
Auto sales collapse in May amid lockdown

After the easing of lockdown in mid-May, auto companies were able to resume...

Thu, May 21, 2020
Royal Enfield may recall 15,200 units from export mkts

This is a precautionary service intervention, and will be undertaken across...

Sensex rises 114 points; FMCG, auto stocks rally

ITC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 7 per cent,...

Mon, May 18, 2020
Sensex crashes 1,069 pts; bank, auto stocks worst hit

IndusInd Bank was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, cracking around 10 per...

As people prefer pvt transport, hatchbacks are popular

While the company used to report bookings of 4,000-5,000 every day,...

Tue, May 12, 2020
COVID-19: Two-wheeler sales likely to boom

Besides regular buyers, there is lot of interest among those in essential...

Thu, May 7, 2020
Maruti to restart production at Manesar plant on May 12

A clutch of automakers including Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, Mercedes Benz...

Fri, May 1, 2020
Maruti, Hyundai, M&M score nil domestic sales in April

Besides, Toyota and MG Motor also reported nil sales as they suspended...

Mon, Apr 27, 2020
Lockdown? You can still buy that dream Mercedes!

The German luxury automaker has already seen its online traffic increase...

Sun, Apr 19, 2020
Hyundai plans to go ahead with new launches

Company says work-from-home has been useful; doesn't foresee any delay in...

Sat, Apr 18, 2020
TVS buys UK's iconic Norton in an all-cash deal

Founded by James Lansdowne Norton in Birmingham (in 1898), Norton...

Mon, Apr 13, 2020
Passenger vehicle sales plunge 51% in March

The industry is engaged in a dialogue with the Government of India on policy...

Sat, Apr 4, 2020
Auto cos see some light at end of lockdown tunnel

Once the 21-day lockdown is lifted, which may happen in phases, those who...

Fri, Apr 3, 2020
Renewal norms for health, auto insurance eased

Payments can be made till April 21; for motor the relaxation is only for...

Wed, Apr 1, 2020
Auto sales see massive drop in March

BS-VI emission norms and the COVID-19 lockdown impacted the dispatches.

Mon, Mar 30, 2020
Automobile manufacturers asked to make ventilators

The ministry informed that over 14,000 existing ventilators are earmarked...

Fri, Mar 20, 2020
Limited edition is the new mantra for car-makers

The trend of limited edition cars has been tried in fits and starts in the...

Thu, Mar 19, 2020
Volkswagen Ameo is a well-built car and fun to drive

The main USP of the Volkswagen Ameo lies under the hood and that's the...

Tue, Mar 17, 2020
Bumpy ride ahead for electric two-wheelers

The impact for all electric two-wheelers, which are imported mostly from...

New Creta gets 14K bookings in 2 weeks

Offering buyers a car that meets their aspirations & lifestyle needs, the...

Fri, Mar 13, 2020
Auto sales down 19.08%; economic woes, BS-VI take toll

Market leader Maruti Suzuki India's passenger vehicles sales declined by...

10 years after M&M bought it, Ssangyong going nowhere

A steep contraction in export volumes, sudden changes in buyer preference...

Wed, Mar 4, 2020
With GLC Coupe Merc makes it 4 launches in 4 months

Equipped with the ' Mercedes Me' connect feature which makes this one too a...

It's official: Ola will go for IPO in next few years

The Bengaluru-based firm competes with US rival Uber whose lukewarm IPO last...

Mon, Mar 2, 2020
Coronavirus: Supply disruption slows down car sales

Companies also said confidence was yet to return among buyers, with many...

Mon, Feb 24, 2020
Despite push, electric cars have a mountain to climb

According to research by IHS Markit, for an ecosystem still grappling with...

Fri, Feb 21, 2020
MG Motor plans to launch affordable EVs shortly

Hopes to launch full-size SUV MG Gloster by Diwali 2020, and have four...

Wed, Feb 19, 2020
Why India's auto sector will drive in the slow lane

Vehicle sales have been hampered by weak consumer sentiment and still-weak...

Mon, Feb 17, 2020
Tata Motors uses birds in its new branding exercise

Be it the name, the design and communication campaign and the engagement...

Fri, Feb 14, 2020
Sensex, Nifty fall as banking, auto stocks slide

IndusInd Bank was the top loser among Sensex stocks, dropping by 4.38 per...

Wed, Feb 12, 2020
Auto Expo ends with over 70 launches

New participants included Chinese players such as Great Wall Motors and...

Sales of CV, two-wheelers to rise from H2

Industry representatives have said from the second half of the year, they...

What Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW have in store in 2020

Sedans, SUVs and sporty saloons. If Mercedes-Benz is going to bet big on a...

Tue, Feb 11, 2020
Ola launches London business, over 25K drivers sign-up

The company said it has teamed up with DriveTech, consulting giant Mercer...

M&M gets CCI nod to drive Ford's Indian business

The automotive business includes vehicle manufacturing plants of Ford India...

Mon, Feb 10, 2020
Domestic passenger vehicle sales drop 6.2% in January

Vehicle prices have gone up as manufacturers gear up for the transition to...

Sensex sheds 162 points; auto, metal stocks drag

M&M was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, cracking over 7 per cent, after...

Thu, Feb 6, 2020
What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. A quick look at what went down at Auto...

Sops announced for lending to MSME, home, auto sectors

Observing that MSME sector plays an important role in the growth of the...

Coronavirus may lead to delayed car deliveries

After years of giving free passes to counterparts from Korea, Japan, US in...

Chinese makers make up for shortfall at Auto Expo

The number of participating automakers has fallen from 50 in 2018 to 30 this...

Wed, Feb 5, 2020
From Tata to Kia, auto majors show off the future

Among the cars unveiled at the Auto Expo on Wednesday was Mahindra and...

Auto Expo in the time of coronavirus sees fewer brands

Owing to the poor market conditions and tepid sentiments, the size of the...

Corona virus outbreak: Auto expo, travel sector hit

India on Sunday announced temporary suspension of e-visa facility for...

Tue, Feb 4, 2020
It's 2020, but motown is still in slow lane

From Hyundai to Tata Motors, automakers are staring at a bleak future. With...

Sat, Feb 1, 2020
Budget 2020: Auto industry left disappointed

Automobile dealers' body FADA said the Budget lacked immediate demand...

Thu, Jan 30, 2020
Auto Expo: No Chinese firm will pull out, says Siam

Chinese players form a major part, around 20 per cent of the auto expo this...

Wed, Jan 29, 2020
Chinese auto cos cross Great Wall, drive to Auto Expo

Chinese automakers Great Wall Motors, FAW Haima Automobile, and Changan...

Tue, Jan 28, 2020
Tata Motors launches e-Nexon, 4 more EVs on anvil

Powered by Ziptron technology, the electric SUV for the personal segment...

Thu, Jan 23, 2020
New Jaguar XE takes on the German beasts

In the luxury sedan market, which is dominated by the German trio of BMW,...

Wed, Jan 22, 2020
December's auto sales back in red

While commercial vehicle (CV) sales were the worst hit, down by 21 per cent...

Auto Expo: Over 70 launches are scheduled

During the six-day-long event, automakers have planned 10 global launches,...

Tue, Jan 21, 2020
MG Motors' electric vehicle sold out before launch

This number is more than the total number (1,071) of electric cars sold in...

Mercedes takes EQ route to win EV battle in India

The carmaker is looking to pivot its strength on a family of electric...

Sat, Jan 18, 2020
Chinese auto co to acquire GM's Talegaon plant

The move marks the entry of GWM, one of the largest manufacturers of sport...

Thu, Jan 16, 2020
BS-VI switch will hit 2-wheeler sales until Diwali

The BS-VI norms are expected to increase the price of two-wheelers by 10-14...

How Kia and MG managed to buck the great auto bust

According to the latest data from the Society of Indian Automobile...

Thu, Jan 9, 2020
Mercedes-AMG E63S is indeed a very safe saloon

The regular E-Class and the E63 feel like two different animals altogether,...

Wed, Jan 8, 2020
Trade bandh: HMSI, Bajaj Auto, component makers hit

The strike, however, had no impact on production of auto majors Maruti...

Maruti only Indian firm among world's top-20 stocks

Morgan Stanley Sales & Trading, US, believes the stock is better value for...

Tue, Jan 7, 2020
In 2020 India will become Uber's 2nd biggest centre

Uber has multiple service lines, including food delivery, rideshare,...

Mon, Jan 6, 2020
Looking back at auto sector to chart the path ahead

'The future will see three impending changes: cleaner cars, connected cars...

Thu, Jan 2, 2020
How KIA and MG made a mark on auto market

Kia's Seltos SUV has already crossed the 40,000 mark while the slightly...

Wed, Jan 1, 2020
Maruti, M&M beat year-end blues, post healthy sales

Maruti's compact segment comprising New WagonR, Swift, Celerio, Ignis,...

Sun, Dec 29, 2019
Zoomcar to be electric vehicle-driven by 2025

The company, which rents cars by the hour, day, week and month, has Mahindra...

Fri, Dec 27, 2019
Indian firms skip Auto Expo

Hero MotoCorp, Honda Motorcycles, Scooters India, TVS, Honda India, Toyota...

Wed, Dec 25, 2019
How Uber plans to cover 200 cities by 2020-end

The key driver of this expansion will be not car-hailing but bike-taxi...

Tue, Dec 24, 2019
Renault to focus on petrol vehicles; phase out Lodgy

The company would roll out the BS-VI range of products and an automatic...

Mon, Dec 23, 2019
BS-VI effect: Auto firms see PV sales rising in Dec

A nationwide and compulsory switch to BS-VI is due from April 1, 2020. Amid...

Fri, Dec 20, 2019
Will Auto Expo 2020 revive fortunes of India's motown?

However, notable absentees from the expo will be Honda, Toyota, Ford, BMW,...

Wed, Dec 18, 2019
Life insurers bat for 100% FDI via automatic route

India has received nearly Rs 30,000 crore worth of FDI in the private sector...

Mon, Dec 16, 2019
PSA's Citroen announces grand India plans with SUV

Europe's leading car maker, Groupe PSA, officially announced its re-entry in...

Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Hyperloop: 'Will study and decide', Uddhav to Branson

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray told British billionaire Richard...

Maruti is not worried about its exit from diesel

Maruti is sticking to this strategy at a time when rival Hyundai is looking...

Tue, Dec 10, 2019
Car sales dip marginally in November

Domestic passenger vehicle sales declined 0.84 per cent to 2,63,773 units...

Mon, Dec 9, 2019
Sensex rises 42 points; bank, auto stocks shine

Among the Sensex stocks, HDFC emerged as the top gainer, rising by 2.06 per...

Tata Motors to cut delivery time with local stockyards

This will ensure its vehicles reach dealers much faster and delivered to...

Fri, Dec 6, 2019
Hyundai Venue hopes to end 2019 on a high note

Since its launch in May 2019, Hyundai Venue has penned a new success story,...

Wed, Dec 4, 2019
Cars to get pricier in 2020

Primary steel producers in the domestic market have raised product prices by...

Tue, Dec 3, 2019
Hyundai is betting big on compact diesel cars

The entire range of Hyundai's diesel cars - from compact ones to SUV models,...

CV sales drop by over 17% in Nov on slowdown woes

Companies expect recovery in second half of fiscal as BS VI approaches,...

Mon, Dec 2, 2019
China's BYD to invest Rs 2,800 cr in Tamil Nadu

This is part of the nine memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth Rs 5,027...

Wed, Nov 27, 2019
Ola to launch services in London after Uber ban

Over 50,000 licenced drivers will now be assured that they can continue to...

BSVI: Toyota to drive out Etios, Liva by April 2020

As compared to the Fortuner or Innova, the mass car models have not been...

Tue, Nov 26, 2019
Work resumes at Honda Motor's Manesar plant

The stand-off at the facility, which employs around 1,900 permanent workers...

Ahead of BSVI, bad news awaits car buyers

Let alone a discount, they might not even get the model, variant or colour...

Wed, Nov 20, 2019
Festive-season discounts bring respite to auto dealers

Retail sales of passenger vehicles - the largest component of the pie -...

Tue, Nov 19, 2019
Rural distress hits moped sales

TVS Motor Company, the only company in India to manufacture mopeds, said...

Thu, Nov 14, 2019
How real is the 'revival' in auto sector?

Component makers don't see any recovery yet, but manufacturers believe the...

Tue, Nov 12, 2019
Festive sales bring cheer to automakers

The growth in the PV segment was primarily led by car market leader, Maruti...

MG Motor eyes selling 2-3K units of electric SUV here

The MG ZS EV, to be unveiled next month, will go head to head with Hyundai...

Car design? Studio34 has answers if you've got cash

At the Manesar-based automotive design studio, jobs can start as low as Rs...

Mon, Nov 11, 2019
Datsun, Sunny to drive exports for Renault-Nissan

The automaker said that production at the Renault Nissan Alliance Plant,...

Fri, Nov 8, 2019
Overall, Porsche Cayenne Coupe is a great package

This coupe SUV has all the elements that make a Porsche both aesthetically...

Thu, Nov 7, 2019
The Rs 1.10-crore Mercedes V-Class Elite is here!

Equipped with a host of features including seats with massaging function,...

Buying a new car vs leasing it. What should you do?

Over the long term, owning a car is much more cost-effective than...

Tue, Nov 5, 2019
An MG Motor outlet that displays no cars

Started as an experiment in Bengaluru, MG Motor aims to take the car-less...

Sat, Nov 2, 2019
Audi to introduce new model every quarter from 2020

With more products come more sales, Audi India's newly appointed head Balbir...

Thu, Oct 31, 2019
R&D spend: Auto, pharma top the list

The biggest spender was Tata Motors, with Rs 4,224.6 crore assigned under...

What went wrong for Nissan's 'low-cost car' Datsun

The brand was relaunched in India with much fanfare, but it seems to have...

Wed, Oct 30, 2019
Notes from toll gates: Lower numbers point to slowdown

While traffic and toll collection will take a hit in FY20, toll rates may...

Tue, Oct 29, 2019
PNB-UBI-OBC merger: Automated HR integration likely

All transfers and promotions for next financial year will be decided by...

Mahindra eyes exports in 3rd deal with foreign partner

Given that Ford has a huge network in many emerging markets and M&M in South...

Sat, Oct 26, 2019
With S-Presso Maruti drives in the micro SUV

If you are looking for a car that has some SUV traits and are on a tight...

Fri, Oct 25, 2019
Auto sales pick up during Diwali

'Inquiries and bookings are at quite a healthy level.'

Wed, Oct 23, 2019
Buying a car? Compare cost of BS IV with BS VI

Customers looking for a good deal and keen on lower cost of ownership may...

Mon, Oct 21, 2019
How auto-makers keep the wheels turning amid gloom

In the midst of gloom, the industry has been actively engaging with the...

Sun, Oct 20, 2019
There's more to new motor rules than steep fines

The real change in the MVA is the use of technologies like AI, IoT, data...

Nissan's new COO Ashwani Gupta is a Japanophile

'I came to Japan with my family on March 11, 2011, when all the expats went...

Sat, Oct 19, 2019
Mercedes G 350 d: The king of off-roaders is here!

'The G-Class has been unparalleled and unrivalled around the world, since...

Fri, Oct 18, 2019
Auto slowdown? There's no halting Lamborghini

Last year Lamborghini sold around 45 cars, higher than other sports car...

Thu, Oct 17, 2019
Bajaj brings Chetak back as all-electric 2-wheeler

In doing so, Bajaj has become the first internal combustion engine...

Wed, Oct 16, 2019
Coming soon: MG Motor's electric SUV in India

The EV offering is one among the four new SUVs that MG plans to launch over...

Tue, Oct 15, 2019
Auto, metal stocks drive Sensex up 292 points

Top gainers in the Sensex pack included Vedanta, M&M, ONGC, Hero MotoCorp...

How M&M plans to counter sales slump in truck market

Mahindra is the latest among a clutch of other manufacturers that have been...

Mon, Oct 14, 2019
Elegant 330i M Sport is an improvement on BMW's best

Spend a weekend with the BMW 330i M Sport and it becomes apparent that...

Thu, Oct 10, 2019
India's automakers hit the fast lane overseas

Even as domestic passenger car sales declined 29.4 per cent between April...

Mon, Oct 7, 2019
Now you can stay connected to your Merc with Me app

Mercedes-Benz joins the connected cars revolution with the launch of their...

Fri, Oct 4, 2019
RBI cuts repo rate, home and auto loans to drop

This is the fifth straight cut in rates by the Reserve Bank of India in as...

Wed, Oct 2, 2019
Car sales continue to slide, Maruti's down by 32.7%

However, compared to August, vehicle sales increased by 15.25 per cent on...

Tue, Oct 1, 2019
Datsun GO and GO+ look upmarket & feel premium inside

The Datsun Go and GO+ perfectly tick all the right boxes for the buyers in...

Mon, Sep 30, 2019
Maruti drives in mini SUV S-PRESSO at Rs 3.69 lakh

The new model, which is based on the company's fifth generation HEARTECT...

Sat, Sep 28, 2019
Demystifying the new Motor Vehicles Act

While some states have proposed to dilute the hefty penalty provisions in...

Fri, Sep 27, 2019
Metal, auto stocks drag Sensex by 167 points

Top laggards in the Sensex pack were Vedanta, IndusInd Bank, Yes Bank, Tata...

Thu, Sep 26, 2019
'What auto slowdown are you talking about?'

'The August phenomenon of decline in sales occurs every year.' 'What they...

Wed, Sep 25, 2019
Banking, auto stocks pull Sensex down by 504 points

After sinking 586 points during the day, the 30-share index ended 503.62...

Tue, Sep 24, 2019
Another blow to India's beleaguered auto sector

After the latest spike in crude oil prices, petrol prices could potentially...

Thu, Sep 19, 2019
Should BMW buy JLR from Tata Motors?

BMW is over-capitalised and is awash with cash and it could quickly lower...

Feature-packed Renault Triber is a good city car

The Renault Triber is an ideal vehicle which has enough buff in its looks...

Wed, Sep 18, 2019
Auto woes: Manesar hopes for revival in festive season

The region is India's largest auto hub and the slowdown in the sector has...

Tue, Sep 17, 2019
Tamil Nadu's grand plans to boost EV sales

The government will create an EV Venture Capital Fund, for financial support...

Mon, Sep 16, 2019
Auto slump: Used commercial vehicle sales see uptick

Average overall sales which used to be around 8,000 units a year ago has...

Motown crisis: Contract workers are the worst hit

Motown crisis

Fri, Sep 13, 2019
States rule out GST cut on automobiles

Facing a deepening slowdown, the auto sector is pinning hopes on the GST...

Why ride-hailing firms are lobbying for concessions

Ride-hailing services are also lobbying the government for the recognition...

Pimpri-Chinchwad auto hub is in slow lane

The first of a 3-part series captures how declining sales and job losses...

Thu, Sep 12, 2019
Maruti's XL6 is the Ertiga in much nicer clothes

If you think the XL6 is a brand new, from-the-ground-up car, you have...

Wed, Sep 11, 2019
'Ola, Uber factor not real reason behind auto slump'

Maruti Suzuki said there are many reasons for this downturn in the auto...

Tue, Sep 10, 2019
Now, this is what Sitharaman says about auto slowdown!

The FM said, change in the mindset of the millennials not to commit any EMIs...

Mon, Sep 9, 2019
Auto sales in India sees worst-ever fall in August

As per SIAM data, vehicle sales across categories, including passenger...

Thu, Sep 5, 2019
Auto dealers look for plans to revive sales

Auto sales have been declining for 13 straight months as a broader slowdown...

Wed, Sep 4, 2019
Dealers sceptical of car sales boom in festive season

The muted expectation of dealers come at a time when vehicle manufacturers...

Truck sales crash 60% in August

The overall volume at India's top four M&HCV makers - Tata Motors, Ashok...

Honda Jazz, a compact with sedan-like practicality

Although this segment has way too many offerings and the Jazz is one of the...

Mon, Sep 2, 2019
August brings more depressing news for auto sector

Sales of four- and two-wheelers almost halved in August, compared to the...

Fri, Aug 30, 2019
'1.76 lakh cr transfer not an attack on RBI autonomy'

'90 per cent of Indian banks' deposits are retail in nature and this is one...

Thu, Aug 29, 2019
Car sales likely to decline between 4-7% in 2019-20

Weak consumer sentiment across urban and rural markets due to slow farm...

How Toyota, Suzuki plan to beat slump in auto industry

While Toyota will acquire 4.94 per cent shares of Suzuki, worth $ 908...

Wed, Aug 28, 2019
Top 10 auto stocks fall 21% in 6 months

With little clarity on the demand outlook, investors should wait out the...

Tue, Aug 27, 2019
Soon, your Hyundai vehicles could come with e-scooter

When mounted on a vehicle, the scooter is charged automatically using...

Mon, Aug 26, 2019
Benefits may elude auto firms this festive season

This year, both rural and urban markets have reported around 18 per cent...

Fri, Aug 23, 2019
Auto sector gets relief but no word on cutting GST

The government on Friday announced several relief measures including...

How carmakers are planning a revival for the sector

Market leaders saw good traction for new cars, including the electric ones.

Maruti recalls 40,618 units of WagonR

MSI will inspect certain WagonR models for a possible issue of fuel hose...

Thu, Aug 22, 2019
Maruti Suzuki seeks better lending terms for dealers

Lenders have become worried as some dealers were not using the money...

Just how bad is the slowdown in automobile sector?

Never since the turn of the millennium have things gone awry to this extent...

Wed, Aug 21, 2019
Motor Vehicles Act: 63 clauses may be applied from Sep

These clauses deal with penalties, licences, registration and National...

BMW Z4 M 40i is a highway star

Like the rush motorcycle lovers get cruising around highways, or runners get...

Mon, Aug 19, 2019
Markets end flat, bank, auto stocks restrict gains

Top gainers in the Sensex pack included Sun Pharma, TechM, Axis Bank, L&T,...

Auto crisis: Hyundai halts production at Chennai plant

Other players who have declared no production days in the recent past, and...

Fri, Aug 16, 2019
NCLAT orders liquidation of Amtek Auto

Amtek Auto was among the first list of 12 companies which were referred by...

Over 3,000 temporary jobs lost at Maruti Suzuki

MSI chairman R C Bhargava said auto sector would like to see GST benefits...

More bad news hit India's auto sector

After auto components major Bosch Ltd, Sundaram-Clayton, Hero MotoCorp now...

Sensex, Nifty end a tad higher; bank, auto stocks gain

Yes Bank was the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying 3.79 per cent....

Thu, Aug 15, 2019
MFs pare down stake in 34 auto stocks

Among the stocks that have seen the largest cut by MFs, the DVR shares...

Wed, Aug 14, 2019
Auto dealers optimistic about pick-up in festive sales

The optimism stems from benign fuel prices, adequate and well distributed...

Totally sold out on the KIA Seltos!

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com got the chance to get behind the wheel of the KIA...

Tue, Aug 13, 2019
Mayhem continues in July, car sales drop 31% y-on-y

Domestic car sales were down 35.95 per cent at 1,22,956 units as against...

'Ford Endeavour is indeed the best SUV in its segment'

There's hardly anything that can go wrong with this vehicle since it offers...

Fuel for your car will soon come from the kitchen!

Several food chains - including McDonald's, KFC, Burger King, and Haldiram -...

Mon, Aug 12, 2019
Chetan Maini's electric dreams propel the EV segment

Battery-swapping is not a novel concept, but for the man behind India's...

Fri, Aug 9, 2019
Motor Vehicles Bill gets President's nod

Under the law, Rs 10,000 fine would be levied for not giving way to...

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

The Glanza is clearly a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Baleno, however, Toyota has...

Thu, Aug 8, 2019
Maruti Suzuki's Ertiga is now BS-VI compliant

Priced at Rs 754,689, this is the sixth model from the company's portfolio...

Anand Mahindra wants govt to cut GST

Net profit at M&M and Mahindra Vehicle Manufacturing Ltd contracted to Rs...

Auto sector woes hit tyre makers hard

Tyre companies are stepping up on exports to offset declining volumes from...

Wed, Aug 7, 2019
Auto industry seeks stimulus package for survival

During the meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the auto...

Tue, Aug 6, 2019
3m contractual workers in auto industry are vulnerable

Contractual labour is vulnerable independent of whether it is engaged by the...

India's auto sector staring at a bleak future

286 dealers closed down in 18 months, 32,000 jobs impacted. Maharashtra...

Sensex gains 277 points; bank, auto stocks rally

Top gainers in the Sensex pack included Yes Bank, TechM, Bajaj Finance,...

One reason why Mahindra Marazzo is unbeatable

The only reason why the Marazzo interests you is because your budget doesn't...

Fri, Aug 2, 2019
Hyundai Venue looks to conquer the urban jungle

'Will the Hyundai Venue be the next urban SUV to take the Indian market by...

Thu, Aug 1, 2019
Auto majors in slow lane; sales see double-digit slump

The industry needs stimuli to help revive consumer demand and conversions.

EV: Govt extends olive branch to automakers

The change in stance follows a strong opposition by automakers of the...

The new Motor Vehicles Bill: What's it all about

The much-needed amendments will improve road safety, facilitate citizens in...

Is MG Hector an ideal family SUV? Find out

The MG Hector has grabbed a lot of attention and interest, especially for...

Wed, Jul 31, 2019
Subir Gokarn, a proponent of RBI autonomy, is no more

Gokarn was the first Indian central banker who regularised warnings to the...

Tue, Jul 30, 2019
Bank, auto stocks drag Sensex down 289 points

In the Sensex pack, Yes bank emerged as the biggest loser, falling 9.13 per...

Why Volkswagen Vento is still a 'great car'

The Volkswagen Vento is a great car when we look at its styling, build...

Fri, Jul 26, 2019
Betting on Bharat, TVS to launch BSVI version of moped

The prices will be decided during the time of launch, as TVS hopes that...

Hyundai plans to launch EV for the mass market

With Kona catering for the high-end market, the South Korean automobile...

Wed, Jul 24, 2019
India's auto sector staring at 10 lakh job losses

The Auto Component Manufacturers Association of India on Wednesday sought...

Tue, Jul 23, 2019
Bank, auto stocks drag markets lower

Top losers in the Sensex pack included SBI, HDFC twins, Bajaj Auto, ONGC and...

Why Maruti, Hyundai are still betting on Bharat

With car penetration of around 22 per 1,000 population, India continues to...

Why Ford Figo Aspire is the best compact sedan today

The Aspire offers the best of performance and efficiency, something which is...

Mon, Jul 22, 2019
EV start-up SmartE gets Rs 100-cr funding from Mitsui

With its fleet of nearly 1,000 electric three-wheelers in Delhi-NCR, it...

Sat, Jul 20, 2019
Falling car sales reflects in Nifty Auto's 3-year low

An analysis of past 20 years' demand cycles done by Edelweiss Securities...

Fri, Jul 19, 2019
Sensex plummets 560 points; bank, auto stocks bleed

The broader NSE Nifty sank 177.65 points or 1.53 per cent to 11,419.25.

Wed, Jul 17, 2019
As auto sales skid, vehicle registrations down 5.4%

Liquidity continues to be a worry for both, customers and dealers, with the...

Fri, Jul 12, 2019
India's 1st ethanol-powered bike launched

The company said the new model would be available for sale in...

Thu, Jul 11, 2019
Tata Nexon is indeed a value-for-money car

The addition of the AMT will draw in a considerable number of customers...

Mon, Jul 8, 2019
Industry divided over Budget sops for EVs

While home-grown firms like Tata and Mahindra have been actively...

Budget misses scrappage policy, a key for CV revival

The industry said if the policy was announced, it would have taken 28...

Sun, Jul 7, 2019
Ola gets London licence to take on Uber

In the UK, Ola is the only app that offers black cabs and private hire...

Does it make sense to buy the new Hyundai Verna?

As it is with all Hyundais, the quality of the materials used is good and...

Thu, Jul 4, 2019
Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth's salary falls 42%

JLR, the maker of Jaguar F-Type and Range Rover Evoque, was a jewel in the...

Wed, Jul 3, 2019
Commercial vehicle sales seen growing 7-9% this year

The demand environment is expected to improve over the next three quarters,...

Mon, Jul 1, 2019
Polls over, but motown still reeling under slow growth

Passenger vehicle sales continue to drop in June; Maruti, Hyundai, Tata...

Fri, Jun 28, 2019
Flipkart to roll out EVs for last-mile deliveries

The aim is to replace nearly 40 per cent of its existing last mile fleet of...

Thu, Jun 27, 2019
A smart move by TN govt to tackle labour unrest

Exasperated by frequent labour strikes, the Tamil Nadu government has...

Wed, Jun 26, 2019
Ancillary cos take hit over slowdown in auto sales

The current slowdown, which is a combination of complex regulations that go...

Tue, Jun 25, 2019
All you want to know about the new Motor Vehicles Bill

Regarding road safety, stricter provisions have been proposed for offences...

Thu, Jun 20, 2019
Carmakers pin hopes on Bharat to boost sales

While customers in metro cities are still buying cars, quick growth is...

Wed, Jun 19, 2019
Renault to stop selling diesel vehicles ifrom 2020

The company, which unveiled its compact multi-purpose vehicle Triber in...

Sensex ends 66 points higher; auto, bank stocks tank

Top gainers in the Sensex pack included Tata Steel, Kotak Bank, NTPC, HDFC...

Bizmen who invested in scooter sharing start-up Vogo

Vogo, which has a fleet of over 12,000 vehicles mainly across Hyderabad,...

Tue, Jun 18, 2019
Two-wheelers worst hit as automobile sales drop in May

The two-wheeler industry was hit by an increase in insurance rates,...

Mon, Jun 17, 2019
No major changes in Motor Vehicles Bill

Changes in the draft essentially mean that the year of the Motor Vehicles...

Thu, Jun 13, 2019
Ola may put overseas expansion plans in neutral gear

Ola was supposed to expand to the Netherlands, Kenya, Dubai, Israel, and...

Tue, Jun 11, 2019
Motown hits speed breaker in May

Vehicle sales across categories registered a decline of 8.62 per cent to...

Tariff on US motorcycles by India unacceptable: Trump

Trump was referring to import tariff on Harley Davidson motorcycles, an...

From Rs 7 lakh to Rs 6.5 cr, dozen SUVs to hit roads

While the overall passenger car industry is expected to grow at around seven...

Fri, Jun 7, 2019
Maruti Suzuki sales see sharpest fall in 7 years

Maruti's exports in May were down 2.4% at 9,089 units

Overall Tata Nexon is fun and easy to drive

The Nexon has received a stellar 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP,...

Thu, Jun 6, 2019
After 2 years, commercial vehicle sales growth to slow

New regulatory rules, softer freight rates and a liquidity crunch at...

Tue, Jun 4, 2019
M&M now plans an African safari with Scorpio

M&M is keen to increase the number of factories in the Africa region and...

Fri, May 31, 2019
Auto, financial stocks drag Sensex down by 118 points

The broader NSE Nifty also settled lower by 23.10 points, or 0.19 per cent,...

Sun, May 26, 2019
EV journey to begin with hybrid tech in India: Honda

The company aims to follow the government's push for environment-friendly...

Tue, May 21, 2019
Flash Electronics files case against Royal Enfield

Flash Electronics alleges Royal Enfield infringed its patent on regulator...

Mon, May 20, 2019
You may have to pay more for car, 2-wheeler insurance

Irdai has proposed to increase the Motor Third Party premium rates for cars...

Why Maruti's vendors have hit a speed-breaker

Maruti being the market leader with a disproportionately high share of the...

Fri, May 17, 2019
The Rs 73-lakh, all-new BMW X5 is here!

The locally-produced BMW X5 is one of the best selling models for the...

Thu, May 16, 2019
Morris Garages brings its Hector to India

Big, Bold and Smart. That's what the MG Hector radiates when you first see it.

Wed, May 15, 2019
Hyundai Elite i20: One of the best premium hatchbacks

One of the main selling points of the i20 is its easy to drive nature.

Mon, May 13, 2019
In a first, Hero offers buyback for scooters

Now, you can own a two-wheeler for Rs 18.5 per day

Normal monsoon, festive season may revive car sales

Prices of two-wheelers, passenger and commercial vehicles are set to rise...

Mon, May 6, 2019
Why most auto cos may not stop making diesel cars

Maruti has announced it will phase out diesel variants from April 1, 2020,...

Sat, May 4, 2019
Used car market to reach 7.2 mn units in 3 years

The used car market is now 1.2 times the size of the new car market.

Thu, May 2, 2019
10th month of slowdown in motown

Consumer sentiments have been dampened due to several factors like tight...

Maruti, Hyundai sales skid; Honda's vroom by 23%

The ongoing elections and overall subdued market sentiment continue to...

Tue, Apr 30, 2019
Ford says will continue to sell diesel models in India

With diesel cars set to become costlier from next year with the...

Mon, Apr 29, 2019
Bumpy road ahead for Maruti

The company, which sells every second car in the domestic market, said it...

Fri, Apr 26, 2019
M&M, Ford ink pact to develop a mid-sized SUV

Teams of both companies are collaborating on all areas of mutual interest...

Thu, Apr 25, 2019
Why Maruti will phase out diesel cars

The diesel car becomes too expensive with BS-VI and market assessment says...

Maruti won't be selling diesel cars from April 2020

Around 23 per cent of all units sold by the company in the domestic market...

Maruti Suzuki Q4 net dips 4.6% to Rs 1,795.6 crore

The quarter was marked by adverse foreign exchange rates and commodity...

Wed, Apr 24, 2019
Low demand dents Ola, Uber's plans for parking space

The investments by Uber and Ola included setting up kiosks, incentivising...

Renault's recipe for an India turnaround

Renault will start with a slew of new products that will be launched over...

Tue, Apr 23, 2019
How India in gearing to welcome electric vehicles

The national budget 2019-20 had an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore for Phase-II of...

Mon, Apr 22, 2019
10 best selling cars in India; Maruti Alto tops

The list clearly shows the dominance of Maruti and Hyundai in the Indian...

Why Maruti is staring at worst quarter in 5 years

Pessimism largely emanates from the fact that the volume outlook for FY20...

Ford EcoSport is still one of the best compact SUVs

Those on the lookout for a fun, practical and convenient compact SUV will...

Wed, Apr 17, 2019
Reliability is what Renault Duster excels at

It is ideal for someone looking to have the practicality of a diesel and the...

Fri, Apr 12, 2019
Why scooter sales dipped for the first time in 13 yrs

The first half of 2019-20 will be under pressure, since prices are expected...

Thu, Apr 11, 2019
Maruti Alto K10 to be costlier by up to Rs 23,000

The high-selling model now comes with various safety features like anti-lock...

Tie-ups among auto firms don't work in India

After GM's India exit, Ford-Mahindra 'strategic alliance' under spotlight.

Tue, Apr 9, 2019
Passenger vehicle sales slow to 4-year low

It came on the back of tepid dispatches in the March quarter as consumer...

Tue, Apr 2, 2019
Motown bracing to drive in slow lane for some months

Cumulative sale at India's top six passenger vehicle (PV) makers dropped 0.7...

Mon, Apr 1, 2019
As demands rise, moped sales get a boost

Mopeds are sought by people with smaller businesses, with their...

The two BIG winners from Royal Enfield

The Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 have been game changers in the...

Sat, Mar 30, 2019
3 more UK cities added to Ola's roadmap

Ola, which is now present in seven cities in the UK, said its easy-to-use...

Fri, Mar 29, 2019
2019 Ford Endeavour: An SUV honestly worth buying

At Rs 28.19 lakh - Rs 32.97 lakh (ex-showroom India) it delivers excellent...

Thu, Mar 28, 2019
The Rs-59.2 lakh BMW 530i M Sport is in India

The model is loaded with various safety features including six air bags,...

Maruti drives in Ciaz with new 1.5-litre diesel engine

Developed in-house, the 1.5-litre engine comes mated with six-speed...

Honda WR-V is 'basically three cars in one'!

The compact dimensions, fuel efficiency and punchy diesel engine along with...

M&M vehicles to be costlier by up to Rs 73K from April

The company sells various utility vehicles ranging from newly launched...

Fri, Mar 22, 2019
Honda CBR500R: A superb sports-touring motorcycle

If Honda decides to launch the CBR500R in India, to compete against...

Wed, Mar 20, 2019
Hyundai, Kia to invest $300 mn in Ola for EVs

The three companies - Ola, Hyundai and Kia - will co-create solutions to...

Mon, Mar 18, 2019
Will you junk your SUV for the new Honda Civic?

The Rs 17.70-lakh Honda Civic competes with the Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corola...

Fri, Mar 15, 2019
Success story of the stunning XUV300

At a price starting from Rs 849,000 and going up to Rs 12.14 lakh, the...

Mon, Mar 4, 2019
Auto cos report marginal rise in Feb sales

Cumulative sales of India's top passenger vehicle makers -- Maruti Suzuki,...

Wed, Feb 27, 2019
Will XUV 300 prove to be Mahindra's saviour?

Mahindra is desperate for a best-seller in the compact SUV space, on which...

Tue, Feb 26, 2019
Mahindra has some good news for Mumbaikars

Mahindra launches e-mobility platform 'Glyd' to take on Ola, Uber. Targeted...

Thu, Feb 21, 2019
Why electric two-wheelers may not get the desired incentive

The new scheme may link the incentives to the battery power - higher the...

If you often drive the car yourself, Jaguar XJ50 is worth owning

The Jaguar XJL is now the oldest limousine in India, unlike its...

Wed, Feb 20, 2019
Off-roading with Mahindra Thar

Off-road driving allows you to get to remote places which are likely to be...

Tue, Feb 19, 2019
Why Tata Sons hiked stake in Tata Motors

The transaction - the second one in less than a year - is seen as an effort...

Mon, Feb 18, 2019
From carmakers to buyers, hybrids are slowly gaining ground

The trend is expected to gain momentum as global vehicle makers in India,...

The new WagonR isn't perfect, but is ready to challenge its rivals

Can a stronger platform, an all-new design, a more powerful engine and an...

Fri, Feb 15, 2019
Why the iconic 'Hamara Bajaj' tagline was junked

But will this dilute Bajaj's strong Indian identity that straddled the...

Mon, Feb 11, 2019
Sensex drops 151 points on heavy selling in auto, bank stocks

Losers include ONGC, Bajaj Finance, Reliance, SBI, Hero MotoCorp, ICICI...

Fri, Feb 8, 2019
The STUNNING Lamborghini Huracan Evo will set our roads on fire

Lamborghini, which expects 60% growth this year has priced Huracan Evo at Rs...

Sat, Feb 2, 2019
Maruti, Honda, M&M report robust sales in January

While Hyundai Motor India reported a marginal growth, Toyota Kirloskar Motor...

Wed, Jan 30, 2019
BMW 530d M Sport is the most handsome car in its segment

The mid-size luxury sedan segment in India is a hotly contested one and is...

Thu, Jan 24, 2019
Two-wheeler sales hit speed-break

Dealers attribute the sluggishness in sales to distress in rural India as...

RIP Nano!

The entry level car, brainchild of Ratan Tata who envisaged giving a safer...

Wed, Jan 23, 2019
The Rs 12.69-lakh Tata Harrier hits Indian roads

The new SUV from the Tatas will compete with the likes of Jeep Compass,...

Thu, Jan 10, 2019
Why Hyundai's Chennai plant workers are up in arms

Hyundai Motor has over 2,200 permanent workers, around 3,500 trainees and...

Tue, Jan 1, 2019
Passenger vehicle sales in slow lane in December

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Honda Cars and Tata Motors posted single digit...

Fri, Dec 28, 2018
Auto sector may attract $8-bn investments by 2023: Govt

By the year 2026, India will be the third in the world after China and USA...

Wed, Dec 26, 2018
As car sales skid, auto part makers are also in the slow lane

Issues like high insurance cost and the announced price hike effective...

Mon, Dec 24, 2018
Why 2019 will be a very busy year for auto cos

While hybrids, CNG and biofuels found favour in 2018 among many carmakers...

How GST is stifling states' autonomy

Higher reliance on GST receipts for revenue reduces states' autonomy as...

Fri, Dec 21, 2018
Nissan Kicks is indeed a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor

The Nissan Kicks does tick all the right boxes as a convincing Hyundai Creta...

Thu, Dec 20, 2018
From Santro to Tuscon, Hyundai cars to cost more from Jan

Tata Motors, Ford, Nissan, Maruti Suzuki, Toyota Kirloskar, BMW, Renault and...

Wed, Dec 19, 2018
Maruti cuts sales growth forecast for current fiscal to 8%

The company cited low demand in the second half of the year due to high...

Mon, Dec 17, 2018
Brakes on sales figure of Maruti Suzuki

The slowdown in growth is an industry-wide trend and companies are adjusting...

Fri, Dec 14, 2018
Why December is the best month to buy a car

The offers mostly include free insurance, exchange bonus, and free accessories

Wed, Dec 12, 2018
Arvind Subramanian on RBI's autonomy

Progress on the steps taken by Governor Shaktikanta Das' predecessor Urjit...

Tue, Dec 11, 2018
Why passenger vehicle sales skid over 3% in November

Large number of buyers has put purchases on hold because of a combination of...

Wed, Dec 5, 2018
Interest on home, auto loans to be linked to new benchmarks

The final guidelines to link the interest rate to external benchmarks will...

Thu, Nov 29, 2018
Cars that will cost more from January

Market leaders Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai, who together control two-thirds of...

Wed, Nov 28, 2018
Auto sales figures present worrying picture

Factors like high fuel prices, higher insurance cost and firm interest rates...

Thu, Nov 22, 2018
Motorcycles vroom past scooters on strong rural demand

The key beneficiary of this expansion in the motorcycle market happens to be...

Mon, Nov 19, 2018
Jaguar F-Type 2.0-litre petrol is an authentic sportscar

Has a smaller engine taken away the reasons to love the F-Type or given us...

Sat, Nov 17, 2018
BS VI emission norms may lead to death of diesel cars

From April 2020, manufacturers will have to hike prices of diesel cars...

Wed, Nov 14, 2018
Toyota Etios Liva is a true blue no-nonsense hatchback

The car we're driving today is the most affordable Toyota in India, the...

Tue, Nov 13, 2018
Looking for a sports car? Why buying Nissan GTR makes sense

The GT-R is not about practicality, it's not about the gadgetry and it's...

Mon, Nov 5, 2018
When RBI governors fought for the bank's autonomy

Tension between the government, specially the finance ministry, and RBI is...

Tata Hexa offers excellent comfort to its passengers

We feel Tata Motors have done a really good job in developing the Hexa and...

Fri, Nov 2, 2018
Banking, auto shares steal the show as Sensex gains 580 points

Investor sentiment got a big push after Brent crude, the international...

Thu, Nov 1, 2018
No festive cheer in Motown; high fuel prices play spoilsport

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra and Toyota reported low single-digit sales...

A star is born, not made, discover auto companies

The new Tata Tigor, Datsun Go and Hero Xtreme 200R are hoping to use...

Wed, Oct 31, 2018
Nurtured and respected RBI's autonomy, says FinMin

"The autonomy for the central bank, within the framework of the RBI Act, is...

Mon, Oct 29, 2018
States where Brand Nano is still alive

Tata Motors, however, will not be able to meet this small demand and keep...

Fri, Oct 26, 2018
Auto cos drive into aftercare market, edge out roadside garages

There are 230 million vehicles on the road, and counting. Bulk of these are...

Thu, Oct 25, 2018
Maruti Suzuki Q2 net profit dips 9.8% to Rs 2,240.4 crore

Net sales, however, rose marginally to Rs 21,551.9 crore for the quarter...

Nissan Kicks in with a bigger version

It was only an exterior launch, not the actual car, but what he saw left...

Fri, Oct 12, 2018
Automakers step on the gas to woo buyers during festive season

Besides getting benefits such as free insurance, extended warranty etc,...

Wed, Oct 10, 2018
Markets stage relief rally; banking, auto stocks lead

Axis Bank emerged as the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, surging 6.62 per...

Wed, Sep 26, 2018
Rivals may be forced to join Bajaj Auto's price war

Analysts say Bajaj's move to correct prices can potentially disrupt the market.

Mon, Sep 24, 2018
The good, not-so-good and the bad about Marazzo

Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com reveals the good, bad and ugly of the latest MPV from...

Sat, Sep 22, 2018
Hyundai overtakes Ford as India's top car exporter

So far, the current year has not been great for the leading car exporters...

Fri, Sep 14, 2018
After 35 years, Maruti to relocate its Gurugram plant

The carmaker has sought 1,292 acres at Industrial Model Township, Sohna,...

Wed, Sep 12, 2018
Buying a car? Opt for bundled auto insurance

Experts suggest that it's best to go for the bundled product that has only...

Mon, Sep 10, 2018
Auto cos hire trend-spotters to tweak car design

Trend researchers who come from design schools and have an art and sociology...

Fri, Sep 7, 2018
Tata Tiago is an excellent buy if you are a daily city commuter

It doesn't lack in practicality, affordability and drivability and even...

Tue, Sep 4, 2018
Suzuki's mega dream: To sell 5 mn cars annually by 2030

It expects the Indian market to grow to 10 million units annually by 2030...

Fri, Aug 31, 2018
Honda Amaze: 2nd-biggest model in the compact sedan space

India is the first country to launch the second generation Amaze and the car...

Tue, Aug 28, 2018
Buying a car has become a high-tech affair in India

Customers, instead of visiting showroms, now do most of their...

Fri, Aug 24, 2018
Why Fiat Chrysler's ambitious India plan went for a toss

The April-June quarter of 2018 happens to be the weakest for the Jeep since...

Mon, Aug 20, 2018
US becomes 2nd-biggest market for Made in India cars

India has exported passenger vehicles worth $268 million to the US in three...

How Tata Motors turned around its passenger vehicle biz

The new obsession on cost control is powered by the company's 'GEAR'...

Fri, Aug 17, 2018
Hero MotoCorp rides into used two-wheeler business

Hero Sure helps the customer get the best price for his vehicle on the basis...

Mon, Aug 13, 2018
The 2018 Maruti Swift is 'nippy and agile'

When the 2018 Maruti Swift was introduced in India, we at MotorBeam...

Wed, Aug 1, 2018
Maruti to hike prices across models in August

It is currently working out the details of the quantum of price increase,...

Mon, Jul 23, 2018
Tata Motors to let buyers design their Harrier SUVs

A digital configurator comprising a three-dimensional graphics-based app...

Fri, Jul 20, 2018
At $277 million, Bangladesh is India's biggest two-wheeler mart

Indian two-wheeler majors Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Auto are the biggest...

Thu, Jul 19, 2018
How much do CEOs of top auto companies earn?

Pawan Munjal, chairman and managing director of Hero MotoCorp, the country's...

Wed, Jul 18, 2018
Meet the new 'rulers' of Indian roads

Some of the notable models set to make a debut next year include the Tata...

Fri, Jul 13, 2018
Harley-Davidson suffers flat tyres in India

he company has not put in place a full-time managing director for the past...

Hyundai Elantra is good for a pleasant driving experience

Overall, we feel that the Hyundai Elantra is a very good car for people who...

Wed, Jul 11, 2018
Bicycle-sharing company Ofo closes India business

It is part of a global strategy to shrink the footprint. It will be shutting...

Fri, Jul 6, 2018
The Ford Mustang has a lot going for it

It is a multi-faceted car which can be enjoyed on the racetrack, for daily...

Thu, Jul 5, 2018
JLR warns UK govt against a 'bad' Brexit deal

JLR is the UK's largest carmaker, which has witnessed a complete turnaround...

Hyundai Creta makes for a great buy in the compact SUV segment

Opt for the top-spec trims, you get four additional airbags, Hill Start...

Mon, Jul 2, 2018
Carmakers clock high growth on low base

Data available from top six players - Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, M&M, Tata...

Thu, Jun 28, 2018
The funky Maruti Ignis may not impress all, but...

Small cars are a boon in day-to-day city driving as manoeuvring and parking...

Wed, Jun 20, 2018
How Tata Motors plans to save Rs 1,900 crore in FY19

The country's top automaker in terms of revenue plans to launch a total of...

Mon, Jun 18, 2018
What killed India's budding hybrid car market?

The GST Council last year imposed a cess of 15 per cent on hybrid vehicles,...

Finally, some good news for small car buyers!

The models from Hyundai and Maruti, which might go on sale in October 2018...

Thu, Jun 14, 2018
As govt gets tough, almost every new car now sports airbags

The government has mandated that from October 2017, all new car models will...

Tue, Jun 12, 2018
Lexus NX300h does not offer bang for the buck

Just when the Indian luxury car market has started to see a big boom, Lexus...

Mon, Jun 11, 2018
Renault Captur is clearly more upmarket compared to Duster

Now, we have with us the Renault Captur which under the skin is a Duster but...

Fri, Jun 8, 2018
After 19% sales growth in May, auto sector braces for price hike

Dealers have stocked up vehicles in the run-up to a price hike, which is...

Thu, Jun 7, 2018
Get ready to pay higher EMIs for home, auto loans

The central bank tweaked the retail inflation range to 4.8-4.9 per cent in...

Tue, Jun 5, 2018
India gets first automated vehicle recycling unit

The five-acre facility, set up by M&M through a joint venture with...

Thu, May 31, 2018
Elon Musk breaks silence, reveals why Tesla is out of India

He says that while 30 per cent of parts must be locally sourced, the supply...

Wed, May 30, 2018
What works for Toyota Yaris, what doesn't

The Toyota Yaris was finally launched in India last month. Rajesh...

Sun, May 27, 2018
SUVs drive the bottomline of auto majors in India

For players like Toyota Kirloskar and Ford, the contribution of UVs to...

Fri, May 25, 2018
Does it make sense to buy Lexus ES300h?

MotorBeam tests the Lexus ES300h to tell you what makes it so desirable.

Tue, May 22, 2018
Why EV owners in Bengaluru have little to worry about

Ather Energy would set up 30 charging points across Bengaluru by the end of...

Mon, May 14, 2018
Want 45% discount on auto insurance?

Your behaviour is the key.

Thu, May 10, 2018
Despite DeMo & GST, commercial vehicle sales to grow over 20%

The demand has gradually shifted from 16-tonners to 25-tonners and is...

Wed, May 9, 2018
Here's why Maruti is recalling the new Swift and Baleno

Maruti launched the Baleno in May 2016 and the new Swift in February this year

Several new players set to enter India's electric vehicle mart

A series of flip-flop on policies and a non-existent charging infrastructure...

Fri, May 4, 2018
Honda Motorcycle may soon race past Hero MotoCorp

Though Hero still leads by a wide margin in annual and monthly sales, for...

Hot Buys: IT, FMCG, auto, metal stocks

The surge in IT, auto and FMCG stocks were led by investors seeking safety...

Thu, May 3, 2018
Elantra has a long list of features & a peppy petrol engine

Launched back in 2016, the sixth generation Elantra has a lot going for it....

Wed, May 2, 2018
Maruti, M&M, Tata Motors begin new fiscal on a strong note

In the two wheeler segment, TVS Motor Company reported a 24 per cent...

Fri, Apr 27, 2018
Maruti Suzuki Q4 Net up 10% to Rs 1,882 crore

Net sales during the reported quarter rose to Rs 20,594.3 crore, up 14.4 per...

PHOTOS: Electrifying beauties at China auto show

The China auto show saw some amazing models being rolled out, some for the...

Mon, Apr 23, 2018
BMW X1 is a good package overall

Like any BMW, the X1 has its dynamics well sorted, writes Indian automobile...

Fri, Apr 13, 2018
Small car market in slow lane; sale of compact models down 3%

The new tax regime has also been fuelling sale of SUVs, particularly the...

Wed, Apr 11, 2018
How good is the new Volkswagen Passat?

The Volkswagen Passat comes feature-packed, offers good driveability and...

Tue, Apr 10, 2018
Tata Motors dethrones M&M; reclaims top spot in LCVs

The Mumbai headquartered company also overtook Japanese carmaker Honda to...

Mon, Apr 9, 2018
Honda does have a winner in the new Accord Hybrid

Indian automobile website MotorBeam drives this Honda to see if the Accord...

Thu, Apr 5, 2018
How Maruti plans to serve customers better

The move is prompted by the disruption in the car usage pattern caused by...

Mon, Apr 2, 2018
Merger of Uber and Ola in India likely to hit slow lane

While the talks gathered pace after the announcement of the Uber-Grab...

Fri, Mar 23, 2018
MINI Cooper JCW Pro Edition hits a ton in just 6.5 seconds

The BMW-owned brand launched the Cooper S JCW Pro Edition last year and we...

Thu, Mar 22, 2018
Triumph Motorcycle might rethink India strategy

With 15% customs duty hike on locally assembled vehicles, it is cheaper to...

Wed, Mar 21, 2018
Scooters are the fastest growing auto segment in India

'Currently, scooters contribute to one third of the total domestic...

M&M readies mega plan to boost growth

Whether it is protecting its turf in its core utility vehicle segment...

Fri, Mar 16, 2018
Uber, Ola's electric mobility drive in slow lane

There is also lack of mandate from the government on adoption of electric...

Mon, Mar 12, 2018
Ola expands to Australia, begins service in Sydney

Uber, Ola's main competitor in Australia, currently operates in 19 cities...

The 330i GT M Sport makes for a sensible buy

Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com has a go in the 330i GT M Sport to...

Sat, Mar 10, 2018
Ford Aspire looks good, interiors are sorted out & comfortable

MotorBeam reviews the top-end diesel trim of the compact sedan, which in...

Thu, Mar 8, 2018
After years, achche din is finally here for commercial vehicles

Infrastructure, stricter implementation boost commercial vehicle sales

Tue, Mar 6, 2018
The Skoda Rapid facelift is a good C-segment sedan

How good a proposition is the facelifted Rapid? Indian automobile website...

Maserati Levante: A stunning SUV @ Rs 1.8 crore

Maserati, whose logo is modelled on the trident in the statue of Neptune in...

Mon, Mar 5, 2018
Toyota Camry Hybrid looks smarter and has zing!

The recently launched Toyota Camry looks good, drives well, offers...

Thu, Mar 1, 2018
Should you buy the Jeep Compass? Read here to find out

With a desirable package of styling, features and strong performance, the...

Maruti, M&M, Tata Motors post double digit growth in Feb

In the two-wheeler segment, Bajaj Auto reported 31 per cent jump in total...

Mon, Feb 26, 2018
You will hardly find any fault with the new Skoda Octavia RS

If you're someone looking for some serious performance along with a...

Thu, Feb 22, 2018
Auto Expo had more to it than cars and bikes

You could be forgiven for thinking that Auto Expo was only about powerful...

Thu, Feb 15, 2018
When the Big Boys came out to play at Auto Expo

Buses that run on battery, trucks that purr on LNG, and more from the...

Wed, Feb 14, 2018
How Honda plans to make its dealers rich!

Company to help dealers build secondary income sources like insurance,...

Chinese EV manufacturer BYD to 'Make in India'

Hyderabad-based Gold Stone Group, which sells BYD buses in the country, is...

Mon, Feb 12, 2018
Volvo V90 Cross Country makes for a very tempting package

The third Cross Country model for India, the V90 Cross Country is based on...

No threat from taxi apps, say auto majors

Ride-hailing firms claim penetration is still low and there is a huge upside...

Sun, Feb 11, 2018
Hot Wheels stall at Auto Expo makes kids out of adults

The Hot Wheels pavilion, featuring two life-size models inspired by Mattel's...

Fri, Feb 9, 2018
Kia bets big on Make in India

Korea's second-largest automaker and Hyundai's sister company showcased a...

Make way for the badass customised Mahindra Thar

The cost of customising the Thar works out to a cool Rs 13 lakh -- which is...

From e-rickshaws to e-superbikes, start-ups have them all

Besides electric vehicles, some start-ups present are working in the area of...

Why Ford, VW & Nissan skipped Auto Expo

There is another common trend among these three players - they are all...

Thu, Feb 8, 2018
M&M unveils 6 new electric concept vehicles

M&M also showcased its new format next generation 'dealership of future'...

In Pix: Inside the Rs 2.73 crore Mercedes-Maybach S650!

The new flagship Maybach S 650 replaces the S 600 in India

Why Pawan Munjal isn't happy with Hero Moto's market share

'We are working on both electric scooters and motorcycles.'

Auto majors are using social media like never before

Auto Expo's Twitter handle (@AEMotorShow), with a follower base of 16,000,...

The BMW Mini Countryman is here!

BMW also unveiled its electric car i3s and hybrid vehicle i8 Roadster along...

Wed, Feb 7, 2018
How Tata Motors plans to shape the future of mobility in India

With the theme 'Smart Mobility, Smart Cities', the company's display at the...

Kia showcases concept SUV made for India

The SP Concept SUV will be the first of the products to be rolled out from...

Get ready for the all-new Honda Amaze!

Honda also unveiled the all-new CR-V and Civic sedan as part of its plan to...

Maruti shows off its futuristic Concept car at Auto Expo

Named ConceptFutureS, it is a uniquely styled compact car with distinct SUV...

Auto Expo 2018 will offer a peek into the future

Despite some manufacturers giving the Expo a miss, there will still be...

Tue, Feb 6, 2018
Auto biggies all set to launch electric vehicles at Expo

Maruti will showcase its first concept electric vehicle, the e-SURVIVOR; M&M...

Wed, Jan 31, 2018
Hyundai's first EV to hit Indian roads in 2019

The company will showcase the Ioniq electric vehicle at the Auto Expo that...

Tue, Jan 30, 2018
What's wrong with Jagdish Khattar's 1st entrepreneurial venture?

Entities like CarDekho, Cartrade and a host of other online players went...

Sun, Jan 28, 2018
Flex-engine motorcycles to hit Indian markets soon: Gadkari

A flex-fuel or dual fuel vehicle is capable of operating on both petrol and...

Wed, Jan 24, 2018
Maruti to unveil India's 1st EV e-SURVIVOR at Delhi Auto Expo

The e-SURVIVOR symbolises Maruti Suzuki's commitment to help develop the...

Tue, Jan 23, 2018
Scooter sales get a major boost from rural India

In first 9 months of FY18, scooter sales grew by 18.5%, the number may jump...

Mon, Jan 22, 2018
The new Maruti Dzire is safer than ever

One of the best-selling cars for Maruti, the Dzire now enters its third...

Not just cars, Ola is keen on electric auto-rickshaws also

This comes at a time when Ola is looking to replicate nationally the success...

Fri, Jan 19, 2018
Honda recalls 22,834 units of Accord, City and Jazz

The latest recall will impact models which were manufactured in 2013.

Will Tata Motors' Vision 2020 become true?

Tata Motors aims to address 95% of passenger vehicle market by 2020

Looking for a full-sized rugged SUV? Buy Mahindra Scorpio

There are tweaks to the exterior and interior styling and one big...

Thu, Jan 18, 2018
Kia vs Hyundai: Who will gather speed on Indian roads?

Though both brands belong to the same parent company, Hyundai has issued...

Bumpy roads ahead for Renault; even Kwid has hit speed breaker

After a spectacular show in 2016, Kwid's sales have contracted by 20 per...

Fri, Jan 12, 2018
'Secret' team developing electric variant of Renault Kwid

The project is said to have been assigned to the secret team named 2ASDU at...

Trucks, two-wheelers beat DeMo blues; clock double-digit growth

Siam data shows that vehicle sales across categories, including commercial...

8 tips on how best to take care of your car in winter

Here, we are going to discuss a few winter car care tips that can save you a...

Thu, Jan 11, 2018
Lexus NX 300h is a calm and composed crossover

Lexus continues its hybrid offensive in the country with the new NX midsize...

Ola eyes Australia, New Zealand for expansion

The two new markets are overwhelmingly dominated by US ride-hailing giant...

Wed, Jan 10, 2018
What is the biggest threat to India's e-vehicle dream?

E-vehicles may face pollution hurdle with hazardous batteries. One...

Tue, Jan 9, 2018
Honda BR-V's ride quality is mature

The BR-V is a Mobilio-derived crossover from Honda that not just offers the...

This year will see cars and bikes for every budget

There's a car and bike to match every personality and every budget in 2018,...

Mon, Jan 8, 2018
Race to take credit for electric vehicles gathers speed

Ministries such as road transport and heavy industries are learnt to have...

Fri, Jan 5, 2018
Surge pricing: Ola, Uber to come under CCI lens

A surge in taxi fares earlier led Maharashtra govt to set up committee to...

Thu, Jan 4, 2018
As an overall package, the Skoda Superb is impressive

Skoda Superb

Tue, Jan 2, 2018
Maruti Suzuki's cash reserves swell by 28%

The domestic car sales volume of the company is also growing at 15%

Festive season fails to cheer passenger vehicle firms

Maruti Suzuki is the big exception, with double-digit surge in volume

Mon, Jan 1, 2018
Battle hots up between Triumph Motorcycles and Royal Enfield

Triumph's portfolio includes high-powered bikes such as the Daytona 200,...

Thu, Dec 28, 2017
India's e-vehicle dream is impractical: Toyota

Consumers should be given freedom to make a logical choice, and...

Wed, Dec 27, 2017
EcoSport: Though a facelist, the exterior & interior feel fresh

Considering how cheap Ford cars are to maintain these days, the EcoSport is...

Tue, Dec 26, 2017
Maruti's market share has zoomed past global trends

Maruti is now at a market share of 50.4%, up from 47.3% last year. In China,...

Mon, Dec 25, 2017
Volkswagen GTI is a lovely hot hatchback

The car promises to offer oodles of performance and fun, but at a price. Is...

Thu, Dec 21, 2017
100% FDI in telecom via automatic route soon

At present 100% FDI is allowed, of which up to 49% investment in a company...

Mon, Dec 18, 2017
Biggest challenge used car portals face

India is a $180-billion automobile market, including vehicles and services....

Sun, Dec 17, 2017
Eicher Motors, Bajaj Auto rev up for battle royal

Royal Enfield's sales are equivalent to the global sales of Harley-Davidson,...

Tue, Dec 12, 2017
So who is the Skoda Kodiaq for?

Skoda's Kodiaq is the newest kid on the block and promises to give the...

Nov auto sales were driven by MUL, Hyundai and M&M

Data issued by Siam shows sale of PVs (cars, vans and utility vehicles) grew...

Thu, Dec 7, 2017
Pay Rs 78.8 lakh and drive home in a Range Rover Velar

The new model will be available in three engine options of 2-litre petrol,...

First Honda, now Toyota too mulls hiking vehicle prices

Due to the continued pressure of high costs, Toyota is considering a price...

From 0-100 km in just 4.4 seconds! That's BMW i8

The strength of the plug-in hybrid lies, among other factors, in the perfect...

Why this December is the best month to buy a car

From Alto to Audi, get car discounts of up to Rs 900,000

Wed, Dec 6, 2017
Any idea why economists don't write autobiographies?

For a bunch that fancies itself so greatly and does not hesitate to express...

Mon, Dec 4, 2017
Survival battle revs up in India's auto sector

Automobile companies are worried about challenges from electric mobility,...

Fri, Dec 1, 2017
November was a good month for auto makers

Various factors, including robust demand in rural markets and good response...

5 most recommended tyres for your favourite cars

When it comes to the replacement of old tyres with new ones, car owners are...

Thu, Nov 30, 2017
Why it makes sense to buy the 2017 Skoda Octavia

It's got the looks, it's feature-packed, it has great engines and to round...

Tue, Nov 21, 2017
Fiat Linea 125S, a family car that's powerful & fast

In the day to day routine which includes city as well highway driving. the...

Fri, Nov 17, 2017
Toyota, Suzuki ink pact to launch electric vehicles in India

Suzuki will produce EVs for the Indian market and will supply some of them...

Wed, Nov 15, 2017
Formula-E to power Mahindra's electric car dream

The technology that will power the Mahindras' upcoming electric cars and...

Tue, Nov 14, 2017
How Maruti, Tata Motors & Skoda plan to woo Next Gen buyers

With swanky showrooms and VR-enabled sales platforms Maruti Suzuki, Tata...

Fri, Nov 10, 2017
Hybrid technology has made Maruti S-Cross more fuel-efficient

Lack of a petrol engine and an automatic variant for the current diesel...

No festive cheer for auto sector; car sales down 5%

This is the first decline since June this year when car sales declined by 11%.

Tue, Nov 7, 2017
Volkswagen Tiguan is a well-engineered car

The Tiguan will appeal to people who don't like big, brawny SUVs with...

Mon, Nov 6, 2017
Mercedes GLC can give sleepless nights to its rivals

It looks good, is comfortable, spacious, very refined and there are plenty...

Sun, Nov 5, 2017
Top 5 fuel efficient MUVs in India

Shedding their boring boxy structure, the MUVs of today are not only offered...

Wed, Nov 1, 2017
Low festive season purchases dent car sales growth

The auto industry has had a mixed month. The build up to Dhanteras and...

Tue, Oct 31, 2017
The new Toyota Fortuner comes loaded to the gills

Toyota launched the Fortuner brand in the Indian market back in 2009 which...

Fri, Oct 27, 2017
Maruti Q2 net profit grows 3.4% to Rs 2,484 crore

Suzuki and Toyota are in talks for electric mobility and MSI would continue...

Wed, Oct 25, 2017
Maruti Ignis looks quirky and offers a distinct experience

The Maruti Ignis is an off-beat hatch which is positioned for a unique set...

Fri, Oct 20, 2017
Top 5 cars under Rs 600,000

Besides being budget-oriented these cars also offer fantastic performance...

Thu, Oct 19, 2017
5 compact SUVs with the best mileage

This major shift in the consumer choice has forced carmakers to field their...

Wed, Oct 18, 2017
Wipro CEO: 'The next is automation'

Bhanumurthy B M, president and chief operating officer, Wipro, tells Ayan...

5 compact SUVs with the best mileage

This major shift in the consumer choice has forced carmakers to field their...

Fri, Oct 13, 2017
Maruti is still the king; Tata Motors gains, Hyundai slips

The curious case is of Honda, which has moved up the pecking order while...

Wed, Oct 11, 2017
Maruti Vitara Brezza comes with some really useful features

The Maruti Vitara Brezza is a durable performer on our city roads as well as...

Mon, Oct 9, 2017
September was a good month for auto companies

The increase in PV sales in September was driven by festive season...

Fri, Oct 6, 2017
Renault Duster: A capable car made for the unstoppable Indian

The Renault Duster AMT is a compact SUV that offers the best of both worlds...

Wed, Oct 4, 2017
Kodiaq, Skoda's 1st 7-seater SUV, hits Indian roads

Skoda's new flagship offering will compete with the likes of Toyota...

Electric vehicles have grabbed the fancy of India states

Gujarat, Telangana to roll out policies to encourage manufacturing

Sun, Oct 1, 2017
5 most fuel efficient hatchbacks in India

Besides the car's price, fuel efficiency is of utmost importance for buyers...

Sat, Sep 30, 2017
7 sedans with the BEST mileage

Car makers are either tweaking their existing engines or developing new...

Fri, Sep 29, 2017
New Hyundai Verna: 7 must know amazing facts

New Hyundai Verna 2017 is powered with a choice of 1.6 L petrol engine (Dual...

Thu, Sep 28, 2017
Why GST will help the auto industry

GST will yield 'better value for money' for car buyers, increasing...

Fri, Sep 22, 2017
Tata Nexon the much awaited lifestyle SUV is finally here!

Nexon is the first sub-4 metre sports utility vehicle from Tata Motors'...

Tue, Sep 19, 2017
M&M inks pact with Ford to boost e-cars dream

The partnership will look to expand Ford's reach in the fast-growing Indian...

Mon, Sep 18, 2017
Audi A3 Cabriolet is an indulgence

Bright and attention grabbing it certainly is, especially in this gorgeous...

Fri, Sep 15, 2017
The new Innova Crysta is the perfect family vehicle

Toyota can be credited for kick starting the MPV revolution in India with...

Thu, Sep 14, 2017
Can Karnataka become the hub of electric vehicles?

Eyes investments of Rs 31,000 cr in research and manufacturing of electric...

Why automobile vendors are flocking to Gujarat

Apart from around 40 Japanese companies and five global vendors of MG Motor...

Wed, Sep 6, 2017
Maruti to start production of electric vehicles soon

The investment will be made through a joint venture with Toshiba and Denso....

Tue, Sep 5, 2017
She is sporty and spirited

The new 3 Series Gran Turismo from BMW has just the right amount of comfort...

Sat, Sep 2, 2017
Lexus LX 450d SUV: Luxury and rock-solid performance

Its massive dose of luxury aside, the new Lexus LX 450d SUV offers lots of...

Fri, Sep 1, 2017
Which are the best selling cars in India?

Maruti, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Honda saw their...

Thu, Aug 31, 2017
The new Honda City is worth a thumbs up!

The Honda City is one of the highest selling C-segment sedans in the Indian...

Tue, Aug 29, 2017
For carmakers India remains a complex mkt with few successes

Big brands like Hyundai, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M), Toyota and Renault...

Bugatti Chiron: 10 amazing facts about this supercar

Chiron erupts a massive power of 1479 bhp together with an ear-splitting...

Thu, Aug 17, 2017
Ola, Uber to soon drive e-vehicles

Initially it will procure only e-rickshaws and e-autos for leasing to operators

The Grand i10 now looks sportier

Hyundai has now given the hatchback a mid-life facelift that brings in...

Wed, Aug 16, 2017
Volvo V90: New definition of estates in India

The Volvo V90 Cross Country could make Indians fall in love with station...

Wed, Aug 9, 2017
Bajaj changes gear for a power ride with Triumph

The no-equity partnership will develop a range of mid-capacity 250-750cc...

Mon, Aug 7, 2017
Hyundai to focus more on domestic market

Facing capacity constraint, firm is yet to take a call on setting up a new...

SUVs, luxury cars to cost more as GST cess hiked to 25%

The cess collected on cars as also tobacco and coal will be used to...

Fri, Aug 4, 2017
Figo has been given a thoughtful and smart interior

Even though the suspension has a good balance of ride and handling, when you...

Tue, Aug 1, 2017
Tata Nexon is a crossover in the true sense

At an expected price tag of Rs 600,000 to Rs 900,000, it does spell trouble...

Maruti registers highest-ever monthly sales in July

Its sales grew 21% to 165,346 units

GST is actually good news for Mercedes

Roland Folger, managing director and chief executive officer at Mercedes...

Rs 14.95-lakh Jeep Compass hits Indian roads

The 5-seater Compass is set to take on Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV500,...

Mon, Jul 31, 2017
Honda WR-V is fun to drive and offers good fuel efficiency

The Japanese automaker has derived the WR-V from the Jazz and it gets quite...

Sat, Jul 29, 2017
7 lesser known facts about the new Maruti Dzire

To continue its dominance in the compact sedan segment, which consists...

Wed, Jul 26, 2017
Maruti, Hyundai rule passenger vehicle sales in June

Maruti's Alto retained the top position in June with 14,856 units, as...

Mon, Jul 24, 2017
Honda Amaze excels in comfort and practicality

The Honda Amaze is the perfect embodiment of what an economical, reliable...

Mon, Jul 17, 2017
Figo Sports is aimed squarely at value buyers

The American automaker Ford has decided to bring back the S badge that we...

Isro and India's e-vehicle dream

In view of cost, these vehicles will justify deployment only as public...

Thu, Jul 13, 2017
Renault loses steam as buyers shift gears

While Renault reported an over 12 per cent decline in sales and lost market...

Wed, Jul 5, 2017
Scooters capture a third of two-wheeler market

Sales poised to expand further.

The Ford SUV experioence

To celebrate its 50 years of making SUVs, Ford invited MotorBeam all the way...

M&M's tractor business turns more fertile than SUVs, CVs

M&M's profit before tax from the farm equipment segment rose 31% last year...

Tue, Jul 4, 2017
Renault Lodgy: A perfect combination of comfort & drivability

Since the beginning of its sales in India, French MPV Renault Lodgy has...

How Renault hopes to keep customers loyal

Renault Kwid plays the reinvention game to suit changing customer behaviour

Thu, Jun 29, 2017
VW-Tata alliance likely to be called off

VW was to invest Rs 1,000 cr, now sceptical about cost advantage

GM's Chinese JV Partner SAIC to enter India with MG brand

The $100-billion SAIC would have a dedicated manufacturing facility in...

Tue, Jun 20, 2017
The 2 companies driving India's auto industry

Take out Maruti Suzuki and Honda, and the auto sector's prospects suddenly...

Fri, Jun 16, 2017
Tesla eyes India plant, seeks relief

Elon Musk's likely referring to waiver of 30% local sourcing norm for...

Thu, Jun 15, 2017
Mercedes CLA is just right for the hip and happening crowd

The car doesn't have any major flaws. It looks gorgeous and is offered with...

Wed, Jun 14, 2017
Mercedes launches two SUVs priced up to Rs 2.17 cr

The launch boosts the company's presence in the performance SUV segment and...

Honda to power up the brand list with 4 launches

It kick-starts rally with the Africa Twin motorcycle; three more launches...

Mon, Jun 12, 2017
Ford puts exports from both its plants on fast track

Sanand plant exported 78,930 cars. The one at Chennai exported 79,539 units...

Maruti drives past 50% market share

Hyundai, has a share of about 16% and grew sales by less than 4% in April-...

Sun, Jun 11, 2017
Automated system on fuel price rings in, pump owners upset

IOC said the daily price revision is an initiative for ensuring the best...

Fri, Jun 9, 2017
Carmakers bring younger CEOs to drivers' seat

The youngest in the new lot is Rahil Ansari, 38, who is heading Audi in...

Tue, Jun 6, 2017
Tata Elxsi wins deal for self-driving car software

While Tata Elxsi will steer clear of building hardware sensors used in...

Toyota wants to ship left-hand drive cars from India

Toyota has capacity to manufacture 310,000 vehicles at its two plants...

How an auto driver impressed Anand Mahindra

Sunil Kumar PS had modified the back of his three-wheeler to look like a...

Mon, Jun 5, 2017
Ten models drive into India's elite cars' list

Top 10 vehicles, value-wise, is dominated by the two players in the market,...

Fri, Jun 2, 2017
Carmakers drive home 9% growth

Maruti, Honda and Tata Motors posted highest sales growth during the month

Mon, May 29, 2017
Ashok Leyland has 3-pronged plan for electric buses

It's bullish on electric vehicle segment as govt is keen to buy around...

Fri, May 26, 2017
Tata Safari Storme is fun to drive and has immense character

The Tata Safari is an SUV which was the big brash brutish bully of the road...

Wed, May 24, 2017
Hyundai Creta is an unmistakable urban SUV

The Creta is more sure-footed than previous cars from the Korean firm. Ride...

Mon, May 22, 2017
Success mantra of India's automakers

Reliance on a single model begins at about 40% and goes up to 80 % in case...

Fri, May 19, 2017
Volvo to assemble cars in India

India to be Swedish car maker's second assembly base after Malaysia

Wed, May 17, 2017
Haryana will soon get a one-stop village for all automobiles

Haryana plans 100-acre automobile village Auto Village proposes to have...

Tue, May 16, 2017
Maruti rolls out all new Dzire at Rs 545,000

The company has already received bookings for 33,000 units so far.

A peek into Fiat Chrysler's India growth plan

Fiat Chrysler will be shipping its first India made product - the Compass...

Honda Cars' comeback may dash Tata Motors' hopes

In the first 4 months of CY17, Honda has sold 14% more units than Tata Motors

What makes Fiat Urban Cross a good companion to live with?

The Fiat Urban Cross brings the 'Urban' back into the small hatchback with...

Mon, May 15, 2017
Hexa is a heavy car and is loaded with safety equipment

The Tata Hexa is a very important product for the Indian passenger car maker...

Thu, May 11, 2017
Renault Duster fails global crash test

Scores 0 on front seat protection and 2 stars for rear seat child occupant...

Mon, May 8, 2017
Tata Motors likely to sign 5-year wage pact with Sanand workers in June

Unlikely to follow Pune model where a bifurcated package had a portion of...

Wed, May 3, 2017
Skoda awaits a ride with Tata Motors

The company believes there is a shift in consumer demand, more buyers could...

Tue, May 2, 2017
Looking for a self-driven luxury sedan? Go for BMW 320d

The BMW 3-Series has always been a driver's car and the current generation...

Wed, Apr 19, 2017
This is why Maruti is India's No 1 carmaker

Maruti's 7 models in India's top ten selling passenger vehicles in 2016-17

Fri, Apr 7, 2017
Carmakers eye niche branding for taxi fleet

Move aimed at removing confusion among private buyers

Wed, Apr 5, 2017
Tigor, the latest style statement from Tata Motors

Though strikingly similar to the Tiago, the Tata Tigor takes the design...

Thu, Mar 30, 2017
Starting April, Maruti will sell Ciaz from Nexa outlets

At present four products -- Baleno, Baleno RS, S-Cross and Ignis -- are sold...

Move over Swift Dzire, Tata Tigor is here!

At Rs 470,000 for the base petrol variant, Tigor is now the cheapest compact...

Automakers sitting on inventory pile-ups hit hard by BS-III

Second body blow after diesel ban on engines of 2,000 cc and above in NCR.

With the roof down, MINI Cooper S Convertible looks BEAUTIFUL

Seldom do hatchbacks look as good as the MINI Cooper Convertible, put the...

Wed, Mar 29, 2017
VW Vento Diesel: The best sedan in its segment for highway driving

The Volkswagen Vento offers unadulterated German car feel providing strong...

Fri, Mar 24, 2017
Honda WR-V: What does it offer?

WR-V has been launched at a starting price of Rs 775,000 and is available in...

When small is actually BIG!

Tata now occupies the fourth slot with the incremental volumes from the Tiago

With the latest facelift, Chevrolet Cruze is a better package

The next generation Chevrolet Cruze will be launched in India this year or...

Thu, Mar 23, 2017
Why India's auto majors are a sad lot today

Auto majors face dip in exports due to credit squeeze in Lanka, Nepal

Wed, Mar 22, 2017
UK's car exports to India grow 11-fold, JLR tops list

Around 8 out of every 10 cars manufactured in the UK is now exported, bound...

Mon, Mar 20, 2017
Honda WR-V is bold, sporty and practical!

While the top-end diesel engine is mated to a six-speed gear box, the petrol...

Fri, Mar 10, 2017
Renault sees more steam in Kwid despite volume blips

Kwid's early success is evident from a number of 50,000 in booking in just...

Thu, Mar 9, 2017
Hyundai decides to pull the plug on i10

It plans to introduce a total of eight products in the country in 2017-20,...

Wed, Mar 1, 2017
Maruti, Hyundai sales see robust growth in February

While sales of Maruti's compact segment grew, its mini segment witnessed a...

Tue, Feb 28, 2017
'A year in India equals a decade of experience outside'

Akito Tachibana, who took charge as managing director at Toyota's India...

Fri, Feb 24, 2017
Jaguar F-Pace 30d R-Sport: First Drive Review

Prices for the F-Pace start at Rs 68.4 lakh, for the base spec Pure model...

Thu, Feb 23, 2017
Why India is a land of dream for Suzuki

The carmaker has managed to significantly improve its product mix in the...

Thu, Feb 16, 2017
Stifling innovation will turn 'Made in India' into 'Mad in India'

After five years, we are still waiting for permission to sell our...

Fri, Jan 27, 2017
Budget wishlist: Auto sector seeks sops for scrapping old cars

The Budget should overall seek to announce tax measures and policies which...

Thu, Jan 26, 2017
Peugeot drives back to India

The JV between the French auto major and India's CK Birla group is aiming at...

Mon, Jan 23, 2017
In India, who are Maruti's biggest customers?

Hyundai, which is also toeing Maruti's lines, said special schemes are...

Thu, Jan 19, 2017
Ford launches new EcoSport at Rs 10.39 lakh

The new EcoSport 'Platinum Edition' will be sold in both fuel variants

Sun, Jan 15, 2017
Auto gains, IT slips in MFs allocations

Money managers have turned cautious about the technology space.

Fri, Jan 13, 2017
RBI's autonomy and image 'dented beyond repair'

RBI staff tell Governor Urjit Patel that the central bank's image of...

Tue, Jan 10, 2017
Why your home and auto loans will now be cheaper

The recent spate of rate reductions is among the sharpest in one shot since...

Thu, Jan 5, 2017
BMW X3 is indeed the 'Ultimate Driving Machine'

The BMW X3 M-Sport comes across as an incredible package offering the best...

Mon, Jan 2, 2017
Cash crunch: Car market in India stops short of 3 mn units

December is a month of high retail sales for cars, as companies and dealers...

Tue, Dec 27, 2016
A first in 9 years! M&M scripts a 'new' success story

Tivoli has turned out to be the best-selling vehicle from SsangYong in its...

Tata Hexa: Evolution of a new era

Even with a brief look, one can notice that immense attention is paid to the...

Thu, Dec 22, 2016
Toyota Fortuner Diesel is more expensive than ever before!

While, on the surface, it seems revolutionarily new, Toyota has essentially...

Tue, Dec 20, 2016
Want a comfortable cruiser? Then go for Land Rover Discovery Sport

The Discovery Sport is a practical package, a spacious cruiser with good...

2016 Audi A4 excels in most departments

The Audi A4 has improved in leaps and bounds and rivals are all set to wake...

Mon, Dec 12, 2016
Keep track of auto numbers

Dealer despatches will probably be a good signal of economic turnaround or...

Sat, Dec 10, 2016
What game are these car companies playing?

While offering discounts of up to Rs 1 lakh, Hyundai, Ford and Honda are...

Tue, Dec 6, 2016
Skoda Rapid Facelift - First Drive Review

The new Skoda Rapid is based on Skoda's Crystalline design theme that...

Fri, Dec 2, 2016
Hyundai Elantra is set to re-create a magic

The Hyundai Elantra is a well-known name in India, thanks to the striking...

Auto majors sail through Nov, brace for note ban impact in Dec

While retail sales at dealerships have suffered the full impact of...

Maruti, Toyota post double digit growth in November

The measures government takes next to push economic growth will be the key...

Wed, Nov 30, 2016
Tata Tiago is easily the best car for first time buyers

Just like the Zest and Bolt, the Tata Tiago has also got the ride handling...

Fri, Nov 18, 2016
Automakers pour money into electric bike start-ups

Large manufacturers are investing in small companies to get a peek into...

Tue, Nov 15, 2016
The Rs 76.84-lakh Porsche Macan now in India

It comes with various features including seven-speed PDK dual-clutch...

Tata Hexa first drive review

Is the Hexa more than a repackaged Aria? Clearly, yes! The Hexa has been...

Maruti Ciaz SHVS is among the longest and widest cars in its segment

The Maruti Ciaz SHVS is the latest champion of the prestigious million-rupee...

Fri, Nov 4, 2016
Finally, Renault Duster gets the much needed facelift

It lacks the finesse of its direct rival, the Hyundai Creta, but otherwise...

Tue, Nov 1, 2016
Automation gobbles up jobs in the IT sector

At Infosys and Wipro, 8,200 roles have been impacted in six months.

Sat, Oct 29, 2016
From safety issues to cheap car tag, Nano is a self induced mess

Nano's production though continues unhindered despite mounting losses

Thu, Oct 27, 2016
Toyota goes for facelift to shake off taxi image

One of the smallest players in India's car market, it is banking on new-look...

Tue, Oct 25, 2016
The Rs 37-lakh Honda Accord hybrid now in India

The Accord hybrid has a 2-litre petrol engine combined with two electric motors

Sat, Oct 22, 2016
Volkswagen Ameo Diesel: First drive review

It is definitely the heaviest in its class, which is likely to make in-city...

Thu, Oct 20, 2016
Maruti Vitara Brezza petrol coming soon!

This will compete with Ford Ecosport petrol

Wed, Oct 19, 2016
These 6 Maruti cars will soon hit Indian roads

Maruti Suzuki will be launching 20 new products by 2020.

Tue, Oct 18, 2016
All you want to know about the Honda Brio facelift

Honda hasn't gone to town updating every single panel and trim

Mon, Oct 17, 2016
Check out the new Range Rover Sport!

The car has typical Land Rover Sport styling cues, with large air ducts and...

Fri, Oct 7, 2016
India's passenger vehicle sales hit 4-year high

Demand for passenger vehicles has been driven by new models, especially in...

Thu, Oct 6, 2016
20 cars with highest resale value in India

Maruti and Hyundai favoured among used car buyers

Tue, Oct 4, 2016
All new Honda Brio launched. Price starts at Rs 4.69 lakh

Is it all new? No it is a cosmetic upgrade in reality

Are we serious about e-cars?

The electric vehicle market in India needs a policy push that goes beyond...

15 stunning concepts at the Paris auto show

Unlike previous Paris auto shows, where new diesel models took centerstage,...

Thu, Sep 29, 2016
Which to buy? Maruti Ignis or Mahindra KUV100

Both these are super compact SUVs that will be competing against each other...

Wed, Sep 28, 2016
Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT: The sophisticated SUV

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT: The sophisticated SUV

Tue, Sep 27, 2016
Is it a plane or a car? Actually both!

It can travel the distance between Bengaluru and Delhi in about...

Rs 40 lakh Honda Accord Hybrid to launch in India on October 25

The Accord Hybrid will be imported through the CBU route to India

Mon, Sep 26, 2016
How telematics auto insurance can help you

This form of device-based insurance uses GPS to measure how much a car runs...

The Rs 5.5 lakh Maruti Ignis likely to hit the roads by November

This will be the company's third UV for the Indian car market.

Fri, Sep 23, 2016
Rs 3.71 crore Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4 Avio is here!

The car is inspired by jets of the aeronautical world

Lexus to launch 3 stunning cars in India

Previous hybrid-only strategy changed ahead of 2017 launch.

Will these 7 Honda City cars ever come to India?

The Honda City is an iconic brand for the Japanese carmaker

Thu, Sep 22, 2016
5 things to know about the Maruti Baleno RS

It is likely to be launched around Diwali

5 things we would like to see in the new Honda City

The Honda City facelift is likely to be launched in the early part of 2017

Wed, Sep 21, 2016
Why 2016 BMW 320 M-Sport is worth buying

The current generation 3-Series or as the fanboys at the Bimmerpost forums...

Tue, Sep 20, 2016
Renault Kwid performs poorly in Euro crash test

The protection to the driver's chest due to high chest compression was poor...

Top 5 affordable automatic cars in India

You'd love to take these pocket-friendly automatics for a spin

Mon, Sep 19, 2016
15 stunning cars will be launched in India by Dec 2016

From a Rs 9-lakh Maruti to a Rs 2 crore-Nissan, Indian auto industry packs...

Fri, Sep 16, 2016
Tata Hexa to hit Indian roads by October

Under the hood will be Tata's 2.2L VARICOR turbo-diesel engine that outputs...

Thu, Sep 15, 2016
2016 Toyota Fortuner to be in India by end-Nov

It will borrow Innova Crysta's engine lineup

Volvo XC90 Excellence PHEV launched at Rs 1.25 crore

It is powered by the T8 Petrol-Electric Hybrid system

Wed, Sep 14, 2016
Carmakers get pricing wrong as models crowd market

The first major pricing error was made by market leader Maruti Suzuki when...

Tue, Sep 13, 2016
Hyundai launches Elite i20 automatic at Rs 9.01 lakh

The new variant comes with 1.4 litre petrol engine with four speed automatic...

India to get its first electric motorcycle by 2017

Looks at 100 km ride on single charge, ideal for big cities

Mon, Sep 12, 2016
Mahindra launches Bolero variant at Rs 6.59 lakh

This new compact SUV is offered in SLE, SLX and ZLX variants

Maruti to launch all new Ignis soon

This will be the most fuel-efficient petrol SUV in its segment

Sat, Sep 10, 2016
Carmakers see gains in Uber, Ola sales

Automobile makers in India are embracing taxi-hailing apps such as Uber and...

Fri, Sep 9, 2016
Rear view sensors to be mandatory in all cars soon

Government has already made it compulsory for all two-wheelers, which...

Hyundai Elantra is spacious and packed with goodies

Fit and finish is next to faultless for the price, but we did find a few...

Thu, Sep 8, 2016
Mahindra ties up with Ola, eyes Rs 2,600-cr incremental revenue

If the alliance works out as planned, it will give a big boost to Mahindra,...

Wed, Sep 7, 2016
Mercedes launches petrol GLS 400 priced at Rs 82.90 lakh

Merc says it has completed offering petrol option along with diesel variants...

Tue, Sep 6, 2016
Tata Nexon to hit the roads in 2017

This compact SUV comes packed with the best in class features, variants,...

Fri, Sep 2, 2016
All about the 2016 Skoda Superb

The Skoda Superb is a complete package which ticks all the right boxes to...

Thu, Sep 1, 2016
Auto sector in top gear; Maruti clocked 12% sales growth

Maruti's sales of the compact segment comprising Swift, Estilo, Ritz, Dzire...

Wed, Aug 31, 2016
Fiat debuts Jeep Wrangler, Cherokee models in India

The luxury SUVs will compete against models of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi,...

Tue, Aug 30, 2016
Jeep Grand Cherokee launched in India from Rs 93.64 lakh

Jeep India's portfolio includes three models

Mon, Aug 29, 2016
Mahindra Scorpio Vs Honda BR-V: Which is the better SUV?

The urban, more sophisticated buyer will favour the BR-V over the Scorpio

Wed, Aug 24, 2016
More buyers for old cars in non-metros

Better roads, more disposable income helps boost demand.

Tue, Aug 23, 2016
The Rs 12.99-lakh 6th gen Hyundai Elantra is here!

The new Elantra is 40 mm longer and 25 mm wider than the outgoing model

Mon, Aug 22, 2016
Renault launches new Kwid priced up to Rs 3.95 lakh

Kwid has been a success in the country with the company having already...

BMW X3 M Sport: The most dynamically sound SUV in its class

For everyday use, the lower, 20d variant does fairly well, is a lot more...

Thu, Aug 18, 2016
Move over Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour 2.2 is here!

The 2016 Ford Endeavour 2.2 is a beast of a vehicle which though is a bit...

Wed, Aug 17, 2016
Check out the amazing Rs 36-lakh Fiat Abarth 595

It is in no ways a mass market product as it does not give two-hoots about...

Tue, Aug 16, 2016
Skoda recalls 539 units of Octavia sedan in India

The Czech carmaker said the assessment of the locks will be done in 12...

Fri, Aug 12, 2016
M&M recalls SUV Rexton to rectify faulty rear driveshaft

The inspection and subsequent rectification will be carried out free of cost...

Maruti all set to launch 15 new models in next 5 years

Maruti Suzukisaid it was trying to offer more factory-fitted CNG cars to...

If you need a rugged vehicle then go for Nissan Terrano

The Nissan Terrano is an upmarket urban SUV which is single-handedly...

Thu, Aug 11, 2016
Volkswagen Ameo vs Maruti Swift Dzire: Which should you buy?

Go for the Dzire if you are looking for easy maintenance and a better...

Wed, Aug 10, 2016
Enfield taps techies for Himalayan journey

The Himalayan is the company's second motorcycle after the Continental GT to...

How Renault put itself back in the game

The French car maker has gained a firm footing in the small car segment, and...

Tue, Aug 9, 2016
Ford slashes Aspire, Figo prices by up to Rs 91,000

The revised prices enhances the accessibility of these outstanding products,...

Fri, Aug 5, 2016
An elevated bus that allows cars to drive under it!

China has found a solution to cut down pollution and traffic woes with a...

Hyundai to hike prices by up to Rs 15,000 from August 16

HMIL sells a range of vehicles starting from entry-level small car Eon to...

Small cars, two-wheelers set for a cheaper ride

Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Hyundai stand to gain the maximum, given...

Tue, Aug 2, 2016
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Convertible: Neighbour's envy, owner's pride

We drove in Italy what will be Mercedes-Benz's most affordable drophead...

Mon, Aug 1, 2016
Maruti cars to cost more; prices hiked by up to Rs 20,000

While compact SUV Vitara Brezza will cost Rs 20K more, Baleno will be...

Maruti, Hyundai clock double-digit growth in July

Sales of the compact segment comprising Swift, Estilo, Ritz, Dzire and...

The good, bad and ugly of the 3rd generation Honda Jazz

live with the car and you know why 'Nothing else is a Jazz'

Automation to shave off 25,000 jobs in IT sector

Half of the people earning between Rs 30 lakh and Rs 70 lakh will lose their...

Sat, Jul 30, 2016
Secret behind Renault Kwid's success in India

A large part of the credit for the Kwid's success goes to sourcing of local...

Thu, Jul 28, 2016
Honda BR-V: A compact SUV that promises a great drive

Honda has finally plunged into the fast growing urban crossover segment in...

Mon, Jul 25, 2016
These 4 cars race past 100,000 bookings

Young buyers willing to frequently replace older models with newer ones are...

REVIEW! The Rs 36.50 lakh MINI Countryman

The not-so-mini MINI Countryman is the first 5-door model from the company...

Fri, Jul 22, 2016
Softbank's big idea: Talking cars that can read a driver's emotions!

Vehicles would be able to offer advice during challenging driving or parking...

Wed, Jul 20, 2016
MUST SEE: Stunning concept cars!

These cars may or may not get produced commerically, although some of them...

Tue, Jul 19, 2016
Is Tiago eating into Nano sales?

Tata Motors ended the year selling 21,012 Nanos, up from 16,901 in FY15.

Powerful variants of Baleno, Bolt soon

The Baleno is a runaway hit for Maruti Suzuki with delivery wait extending...

In one word, Volvo S90 is brilliant!

When launched later this year, the Volvo will lock horns with the BMW...

Mon, Jul 18, 2016
Over 280,000 diesel vehicles may go off Delhi's roads

There is a total of 590,000 private and commercial diesel vehicles...

India's 10 best selling cars in June

Maruti Suzuki India continued its grip in the passenger vehicles market in...

Fri, Jul 15, 2016
Vitara Brezza: You will fall in love with this hot SUV!

The Maruti Vitara Brezza is a perfect embodiment of being the right product...

Chidambaram, Pranab put pressure over interest rates: Subbarao

In his book, former governor Subbarao says Chidambaram, Pranab were piqued...

Thu, Jul 14, 2016
Jaguar Land Rover to start testing driverless cars on UK roads

The initial tests will involve vehicle-to-vehicle and...

Honda recalls 1.9 lakh cars in India

Millions of vehicles have been recalled across the globe due to defective...

Wed, Jul 13, 2016
New Alto 800 is old wine in a new bottle

If you like simplicity are don't want to experiment, then the Alto 800 is...

Tue, Jul 12, 2016
Ford Mustang debuts in India at Rs 65 lakh

This is the first time in Mustang's 52-year history that the company has...

Mon, Jul 11, 2016
Car sales down 5.18%, passenger vehicle up 2.68% in June

Sales of commercial vehicles were up 5.63 per cent to 56,032 units in June,...

Mercedes-Benz GLC: Glamour meets comfort

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 d 4Matic is both sporty and luxurious

Sat, Jul 9, 2016
China's oldest auto company revs up for India entry

It manufactures cars ranging from entry-level hatchbacks to sedans to sport...

Fri, Jul 8, 2016
Government agency scanner on car recalls

Nodal body, which will take charge on October 1, to maintain data, will...

Thu, Jul 7, 2016
Review: Skoda Superb diesel's ride quality is phenomenal

The third-generation model is the most flamboyant Superb that Skoda has ever...

Wed, Jul 6, 2016
Petrol cars in driver's seat as diesel price goes up

One litre of petrol now costs Rs 64.76 while the diesel price is Rs 54.70 a...

As automation rises, new jobs dry up in IT sector

Sector added only 200,000 employees in FY16, down from 230,000 in FY15

Mon, Jul 4, 2016
Car sales: The top performers in India

Maruti, Hyundai & Mahindra together had 72.5% market share in year's first...

Why Audi Q7 is 'better' than Mercedes-Benz GLS and BMW X5

The first-generation Audi Q7 was one of the highest selling vehicles in its...

Fri, Jul 1, 2016
Why Tata Tiago is better than Renault Kwid

for the slight premium that you'll pay, the Tiago offers more safety tech,...

New Honda Amaze is sure to impress you!

The biggest and most talked about change has come in form of the new...

Maruti sales shrink 13.9% in June, hit by vendor plant fire

Sales volume for compact sedan Dzire Tour came in at 2,068 units in June.

Wed, Jun 29, 2016
Toyota recalls 170 units of Prius in India

Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 1.43 million vehicles globally for...

Pay hike brings cheer to auto sector, consumer durables

Top carmakers, including Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai and Honda, are...

Porsche launches new 911 model priced up to Rs 2.66 cr

Porsche on Wednesday launched the latest version of its 911 model in India.

Fri, Jun 24, 2016
Rolls-Royce drives in Dawn at Rs 6.25 crore

Basically the convertible version of the Rolls Royce Wraith, the Dawn made...

Toyota Innova Crysta sports lot of features, space and power

The new Innova is more expensive than the old one, with the top-end model...

Wed, Jun 22, 2016
Porsche Macan is luxurious, fast and expensive!

Apart from being luxurious, fast and expensive, it can take a serious...

Tue, Jun 21, 2016
Jaguar Land Rover could face pound 1 billion Brexit hit

Businesses have been reluctant to talk about contingency plans for Brexit

Mon, Jun 20, 2016
It's your choice: Skoda Superb or Ford Endeavour

If you don't mind working over weekends and like being in a two-piece suit...

Fri, Jun 17, 2016
Rolls-Royce unveils its futuristic driverless car

Luxury car maker Rolls-Royce unveiled the car that defines the future of...

Wed, Jun 15, 2016
Black money: India, Switzerland expect auto info exchange by 2018

Experts of both the countries will meet by mid-September 2016 to further...

Audi R8: Intelligent sprinter

The new Audi R8 V10 is a super-fast car that is also intelligent

Why car recalls are spiking in India

One can see the scale of recalls going up as the market expands.

Tue, Jun 14, 2016
Audi R8 V10 plus - Performance redefined!

This revamped model is faster, lighter, and meaner than its predecessor

Mon, Jun 13, 2016
Datsun redi-GO or Renault Kwid, which should you buy?

Does the French automaker's insignia help the cleverly packed Kwid to be on...

Fri, Jun 10, 2016
Volkswagen Ameo: A value-for-money compact sedan

The Ameo brings the best of both worlds in a single package as a value for...

Wed, Jun 8, 2016
Audi A3 is luxurious and feature loaded

CarDekho team drove the facelifted version of Audi's immensely popular...

Tue, Jun 7, 2016
Datsun redi-GO launched, price starts at Rs 2.38 lakh

The 800cc five-speed manual transmission comes with a fuel economy of 25.17...

PAL-V: You can fly or drive this amazing car!

In its flight performance, it can move up to a maximum speed of 180 km/h and...

Mon, Jun 6, 2016
Mahindra NuvoSport is neither refined nor cheap!

The Mahindra NuvoSport is considered a classic case of lost identity by many...

Promoters of top auto firms to pocket Rs 2,400 cr in dividends

The total dividend income for seven firms grows 25%.

Sat, Jun 4, 2016
Ola launches app for fleet owners to take on Uber

The new Ola app will allow fleet owners to track their cars in real-time,...

Datsun's redi-GO revs up low-cost entry to Motown

The redi-GO will take on Maruti Suzuki's best-seller Alto, Hyundai's Eon,...

Thu, Jun 2, 2016
How Toyota Fortuner 2016 fares against Endeavour and Trailblazer

Toyota Fortuner 2016 vs Ford Endeavour vs Chevrolet TrailBlazer...

Wed, Jun 1, 2016
Maruti, Hyundai, M&M domestic sales jump around 10% in May

Maruti Suzuki India said its domestic sales rose 10.6 per cent in May.

Tue, May 31, 2016
BMW 530d is the spruced up avatar of 5-Series sedan

The BMW 5-Series is the ultimate executive luxury sedan which blends...

Mon, May 30, 2016
Jaitley tries to soothe frayed nerves of global automakers

Ban on large diesel vehicles a transient phase, says Jaitley

Fri, May 27, 2016
Surrender 11-year old vehicles, get 8-12% sops on new ones: Govt

Looking to push nearly 28 million over 11-year-old polluting vehicles...

Why Maruti is recalling over 77k Balenos, DZires

The Baleno cars covered in the recall include 17,231 export units.

Thu, May 26, 2016
Honda BR-V vs Hyundai Creta: How the two stack up?

The top end BR-V has been priced at Rs 12.90 lakh as opposed to Rs 14.43...

You will fall in love with this Mercedes SUV!

The Mercedes GLA SUV looks spectacular from every angle.

Wed, May 25, 2016
Volkswagen rolls out first Ameo from Pune plant

The German company has invested Rs 720 crore to make this sub-4 meter car

Slippery road ahead for car makers in India

Toyota, M&M and Honda are making tough adjustments to their growth plans as...

BMW X5 is a worthy competitor to all time best selling Audi Q7

The BMW X5 is the largest SUV one can buy with the famous blue and white...

Tue, May 24, 2016
Will these stunning sports cars ever scorch Indian roads?

India isn't a very popular sports car market, simply because whatever is on...

Mon, May 23, 2016
This is why Maruti is No 1 in India!

7 Maruti models among top 10 best selling passenger vehicles in April

Nissan gets going with Datsun

The company's Datsun Go and Go+ ply in the same category.

Mercedes-Benz GLS to face stiff competition from Audi and Volvo

Priced at Rs 80.40 lakh, the GLS is definitely better-looking,...

Fri, May 20, 2016
Ford to recall 48,700 EcoSport SUVs in India

It plans to recall another 700 EcoSport vehicles made between January and...

Thu, May 19, 2016
Maruti to replace faulty brake part in 20K units of S-Cross

The S-Cross is priced between Rs 803,000 and Rs 12.03 lakh and is sold...

Will the new Alto 800 make you happy?

Keeping safety as a priority, the vehicle will have an option of airbags...

Wed, May 18, 2016
Audi S5 is a blend of usability and performance

It truly is something you can take to work every day and hit the track on...

After Toyota, it's now Mercedes' turn to rethink India strategy

After banning registration of diesel cars and SUVS with engines above 2,000...

The new Honda BR-V is subtly macho

Good looks and smart features in the new Honda BR-V make it ideal for those...

Tue, May 17, 2016
These are the 5 'unsafe' cars in India

Global NCAP strongly believes that no manufacturer anywhere in the world...

Review: Datsun redi-GO is a mixed bag

If you really enjoy driving, then you wouldn't enjoy it; but if you are more...

Mon, May 16, 2016
India's auto revolution is driving global oil demand

India is currently the world's fourth-largest oil consumer after the United...

Honda BR-V is not your average SUV

If there was ever a car to define the word 'crossover', the BR-V would be it.

Car makers ride on new models

Almost every company launched a new product in FY16.

Luxury car lovers spoilt for choice in classy rides

In the past four months, launches of luxury and super luxury cars have sped...

Sun, May 15, 2016
Diesel car crackdown a blow to 'confidence' in India: Toyota

The Japanese auto major says the ban has made it difficult to launch new...

Sat, May 14, 2016
SC ban forces Toyota to rethink India strategy

Japanese automaker says the 'element of trust has been broken'

Thu, May 12, 2016
Nissan to acquire 34% stake in Mitsubishi for over $2 billion

The alliance will extend an existing partnership between the two.

India's GDP is headed towards auto-correction

But lower growth numbers in the quarters to come may not mean renewed...

10 best selling cars in April, Maruti Alto tops

The first month of the new fiscal year saw a slight change in sales trends...

Will Mahindra succeed with the NuvoSport?

The NuvoSport does a fairly good job of being a seven-seater commuter.

Wed, May 11, 2016
Tiago in fast lane, prices may go up

The hatchback has been priced strategically at a notch above the Nano and...

Tue, May 10, 2016
SUV demand soars as new launches flood market

The passenger car segment, in comparison, remained sluggish and grew a...

Mon, May 9, 2016
Volvo S 60 Cross country: A luxury sedan with sporty features

The Volvo S60 Cross Country is a very capable car that can be handled across...

Car sales grow after 3 months in April

During April, Maruti Suzuki India's domestic car sales were up 2.72 per cent...

Thu, May 5, 2016
Honda BR-V to take on Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster

The automatic variant of the SUV is priced at Rs 11.99 lakh

Lamborghini rolls out new Huracan Spyder at Rs 3.89 crore

The new Huracan Spyder combines performance of the Huracan Coupe paired with...

Tesla puts pedal to the metal, 500,000 cars planned in 2018

Tesla, which produces the luxury Model S sedan and Model X sport utility...

Wed, May 4, 2016
Analysts see more gains for auto stocks as sales rev up

Implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations, One Rank, One...

7 top automatic hatches in India!

Today, automatic cars are reliable, fuel-efficient and easy to maintain

Tue, May 3, 2016
Tata Safari Storme: A great SUV for Rs 15 lakh

If there is a genuine SUV in the market in the Rs 15 lakh price bracket, it...

Mon, May 2, 2016
Toyota launches Innova Crysta at Rs 20.78 lakh

The bookings of the new vehicle, named Innova Crysta opened on Monday and...

Maruti, Hyundai, Mahindra begin new fiscal with robust sales

Ford India and Renault too reported good sales growth in April

Fri, Apr 29, 2016
Datsun 'redi-Go' priced at Rs 250,000; bookings open on May 1

Customers can also book the Datsun redi-GO online through Snapdeal.com

Thu, Apr 28, 2016
Hyundai i20 Active: A good buy in its segment

The Hyundai i20 Active is an equipment-loaded car which increases the...

INFOGRAPHIC: Which is the best SUV under Rs 12 lakh?

Planning to buy an SUV and your budget is Rs 12 lakh? Here is an opportunity...

Tue, Apr 26, 2016
Maruti Suzuki Q4 net profit dips 12% to Rs 1,133.6 cr

Car sales in the quarter were up 3.9 per cent at 3,60,402 units, the company...

How Tata Motors is wooing the fairer sex

Cars like the Land Rover Evoque, endorsed by Victoria Beckham, have more...

Tata Bolt: For a great daily drive in the city

This Tata car is well engineered and makes for a great daily drive in the city.

Mon, Apr 25, 2016
This stunning Bentley Bentayga costs Rs 3.85 crore!

The Bentayga is in a league of its own. The only thing that comes close, is...

Sat, Apr 23, 2016
Maruti S-Cross: India's first, true-blue, premium crossover

It's a mix of a large hatchback and a compact SUV

Fri, Apr 22, 2016
Ford to recall 42,300 cars in India to fix airbag issue

The company did not clarify if the software error affects only domestic...

3 stunning cars to be launched this May

Be it in terms of looks, features or safety, the Indian auto market is...

Thu, Apr 21, 2016
The best sports car you can buy in India

The Jaguar F-Type Coupe is an extremely fun car to play with but at the same...

Hyundai not in small car race

Young Key Koo, managing director, Hyundai Motors India, said SUV was the...

Future tense for Bajaj Auto's Qute

Consumer groups have urged Bajaj Auto not to bring the Qute to India until...

DC Avanti: This stunning sportscar won't burn a hole in your pockets

Thanks to a well-sorted chassis and Renault's motor, the car induces...

Wed, Apr 20, 2016
Celerio diesel: An affordable car with good mileage

The Celerio diesel has a versatile character and won't disappoint in most of...

Uber, Ola cabs go missing in Delhi

According to company executives, the situation might worsen in the coming days.

Tue, Apr 19, 2016
Audi Q7: A premium SUV that's stylish and comfortable

The 2016 Audi Q7 makes perfect sense and turns out to be a very good...

10 best selling cars of 2015-16

India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India tightened its grip in terms of...

Tata Motors to launch hi-tech features in cars

JLR is developing its own autonomous car technologies, which could one day...

Fri, Apr 15, 2016
Maruti Suzuki struggles to meet demand for Baleno

The Baleno is among the top selling cars with unserviced bookings of 55,000...

Thu, Apr 14, 2016
Nissan unveils redi-Go; to take on Alto, Eon

Japanese auto major Nissan unveiled its compact car redi-GO under the Datsun...

5 used cars you can buy for the price of a Tata Nano!

These cars offer the performance of a more expensive car for a quarter of...

Thu, Apr 7, 2016
Save fuel! 18 cars that offer the best mileage in India

As fuel prices rise, here's a list of cars that will help you save fuel and...

Wed, Apr 6, 2016
Tata Motors rolls out Tiago at a killer price of Rs 3.2 lakh

Tiago comes with a good fuel efficiency of 23.84 km/ltr on Revotron 1.2L...

Tue, Apr 5, 2016
Volkswagen Polo: A sporty and stylish car that will excite you

The Volkswagen Polo GT TDI has been one of the most exciting cars.

Mon, Apr 4, 2016
Renault Duster just got smarter, safer and automatic

The AMT variant comes with a turbo charged diesel engine which produces...

Fri, Apr 1, 2016
This Tesla car is sure to make you drool!

The compact sleek car with no grille features a roof that is a panoramic...

Court extends ban, cloud on diesel cars

The impact of the ban will not be limited to sales.

Thu, Mar 31, 2016
Automatic XUV500 will keep its owners happy

The new transmission fixes a major handicap for the Indian automaker in its...

Tue, Mar 29, 2016
Mercedes launches S 400 sedan at Rs 1.31 crore

The S 400 has a 3-litre, V6 petrol engine with a maximum torque of 480Nm and...

Wed, Mar 23, 2016
Audi A3 Cabriolet: An attractively-priced convertible you can buy

The Audi A3 Cabriolet is a convertible that is reasonably priced and is sure...

Mon, Mar 21, 2016
How Maruti is racing ahead in a slow track

Seven auto companies lost share in the current year because of different...

Fri, Mar 18, 2016
Govt allows 49% FDI in insurance under automatic route

Currently, FDI up to 26 per cent is permitted through automatic approval route.

Mini Cooper D: Sporty, stylish and good for daily use

The Mini Cooper D in its latest iteration gets plenty of changes including a...

Tue, Mar 15, 2016
After stumble, can Carlos Ghosn regain his stride?

Ghosn's partnership with motorcycle and auto-rickshaw maker Bajaj Auto got...

Thu, Mar 10, 2016
Audi TT: A stunning sports car for the Indian roads

The Audi TT is a stunning package which provides plenty of thrills.

Wed, Mar 9, 2016
Tata Motors sets deadline for striking workers to join back

The workers, however, said there was no plan to join back as of now.

Tue, Mar 8, 2016
Maruti launches compact SUV Vitara Brezza at Rs 6.99 lakh

Maruti Suzuki claims the new SUV delivers an outstanding fuel efficiency of...

Guess how much this Maybach costs. A whopping Rs 10.5 crore!

The model is the pinnacle of luxury motoring coupled with the highest level...

How Maruti Suzuki is putting S-Cross back on track

High price, combined with the decision to go only for diesel and position...

Mon, Mar 7, 2016
Petrol car sales rev up as diesel faces headwinds

This trend is likely to gain pace with the new infrastructure cess on diesel...

Fri, Mar 4, 2016
Mahindra hikes prices by up to Rs 47,000 from April 1

In absolute terms, prices will go up by Rs 5,500 to Rs 47,000, depending on...

Will Ford Endeavour become India's No 1 SUV?

The car is good enough to dethrone the current segment king, the Toyota...

Thu, Mar 3, 2016
Honda launches new Amaze at Rs 8.19 lakh

The new Amaze would have a base variant that would come with dual airbags.

Get a Merc or a Jaguar at cheap prices in Chennai!

Insurance companies sell off inventory of flood-damaged vehicles to cut...

Wed, Mar 2, 2016
Maruti Alto tops 30 lakh unit sales mark

The company has also exported over 3.8 lakh Alto cars to over 70 countries.

Auto companies' hopes soar

Will the Budget ignite the rural demand?

Mon, Feb 29, 2016
Auto: Higher taxes may lead to substantial drop in demand

Increase in taxes on luxury cars will not have any effect on the demand

Sat, Feb 27, 2016
Automation killed a quarter of new IT jobs in 2015

The reduction in hiring indicates a shift in the business model from hiring...

Wed, Feb 24, 2016
Tata Motors' Sanand plant hit by strike

The conflict began around Diwali when a group of workers demanded pay hike.

Tue, Feb 23, 2016
Jat agitation singes auto dealers in Rohtak

The Jats, who went on a rampage to demand quota, attacked the showrooms of...

Infy to cut bench strength, increase automation

Infosys has been aggressively embracing automation tools.

Fri, Feb 19, 2016
The success story of India's best-selling car

Every three minutes, in some corner of the country, two Altos are being sold.

World's most expensive cars studded with diamonds and rubies

The Lynkan Hypersport is a limited production hypercar by W Motors.

Thu, Feb 18, 2016
Toyota to recall 2.9 million vehicles over seatbelt issue

The recall includes 1.3 million vehicles in North America announced earlier...

'Volkswagen used defeat device in India too'

The emission is nine times more than cap; Volkswagen denies the claim.

Wed, Feb 17, 2016
Ferrari launches swanky 488 GTB in India at Rs 3.88 cr

Designed by Ferrari Styling Centre, the 488 GTB can race from zero to 100...

Tue, Feb 16, 2016
Toyota targets Indian small car market

The company has capacity to manufacture 310,000 units annually.

Fri, Feb 12, 2016
Car sales down in Jan; snap 14 months' growth streak

Car sales in India surged by 12.87 per cent in December.

Wed, Feb 10, 2016
An exciting rendezvous with auto beauties around the world!

The most awaited car and bike biennial event turned out to be a grand success.

Tue, Feb 9, 2016
Will carbon composites replace steel and aluminium in cars?

Aluminium has one third the weight of steel and is highly malleable and...

Auto Expo: Stunning new cars from 19 brands

Audi India launched the second generation 2016 Audi R8 at the show.

Mon, Feb 8, 2016
Jaguar cars can 'purify' air! CSE slams comment

'Air they suck in is far dirtier than the air which comes out of it.'

10 most desirable cars at the Auto Expo

At the car enthusiast's paradise, auto beauties from global manufacturers...

Top carmakers join forces for electric vehicles

Joint crack team of Maruti, Tata Motors, M&M to develop hybrid cars in India

Sun, Feb 7, 2016
Maruti Suzuki begins Baleno shipments to Japan

In the domestic market, the car has been well accepted and currently the...

Renault Kwid: A small hatch with a tough soul

The car sports a gear knob and not the normal stick.

Fri, Feb 5, 2016
BMW's amazing cars that you would love to own!

The BMW 7 Series was launched at Rs 1.11 crore.

PHOTOS: Innova Crysta is all about comfort, style and space

The Toyota Innova Crysta is based on an all-new platform, and will get a new...

Glamorous stars from the Audi family are here!

Audi has an impressive line up of luxurious cars at the Auto Expo.

Check out the costliest Mercedes sold in India!

The Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard is powered by a 6.0-litre twin-turbo V12...

When Auto Expo paid tribute to Bollywood

Bollywood has always had a special fascination with wheels, be in...

Save the planet, drive these eco-friendly vehicles!

New electric and hybrid vehicles on display as manufacturers plug into...

Nissan X-Trail is back! This time as a hybrid SUV

This new avatar comes with a completely new 2.0 litre petrol engine under...

Fiat Punto Pure unveiled at Rs 4.49 lakh

Fiat Punto is Fiat's new entry-level model in India.

Auto Expo Day 2: Futuristic cars steal the show

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and M&M draw visitors with a range of concept cars.

Thu, Feb 4, 2016
John Abraham's love affair with Nissan's beauties

Japanese auto major Nissan has roped in Bollywood actor John Abraham as...

i30, i20: Hyundai unveils its star performers

In the US, the Hyundai i30 is marketed as the hatchback version of the...

Toyota Prius: The planet's favourite hybrid

The fourth generation Prius combines a premium styling and an enjoyable...

Duster gets a facelift, dazzles with new features

Better styling, safety and comfort features will make the new Duster a...

Auto Expo Day 1: Metals stole the march over Bollywood and cricketers

Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Katrina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhat all...

Maruti S-Cross gets a beautiful makeover

Maruti has unveiled a limited edition of the Maruti S-Cross crossover.

Want the most secure Audi? Pay Rs 9.15 crore!

With high aluminium content in the body, the vehicle's weight is relatively...

A smart car called Ignis from Maruti!

Maruti has confirmed to sell Ignis from NEXA outlets.

Fiery red Renault Lodgy World Edition is here!

The fuel efficiency of the Lodgy 110 PS stands at 19.98 km/litre.

Fiat unveils power-packed Linea 125s

Dual stage airbags for the driver and passenger airbag are also available.

Maruti Swift Dzire now with automatic gear shift

Available only in diesel model and in ZDi trim level.

Unveiled! Mahindra's sporty XUV Aero

Mahindra has unveiled a new design study concept at the Auto Expo 2016.

SsangYong's stylish SUV Tivoli comes to India

Stylish SUV Tivoli is all set to take on competition from Hyundai Creta and...

The long-awaited Chrysler Jeeps arrive in India

The prices will be announced by mid-2016 during the official launch.

F-Pace: First ever crossover from Jaguar

Jaguar Land Rover India has unveiled the Jaguar F-Pace at the Auto Expo 2016...

New Tiguan: Bigger, bolder and offers better mileage

Tiguan will arrive in showrooms across India this year.

Once again, Hyundai Tucson steals the show

Bolder and stylish, Hyundai Tucson makes a strong comeback.

Mustang: The American mean machine is now in India!

Rajesh Karkera wonders if India has the roads for Ford Mustang, a car which...

Made in India! Sachin Tendulkar launches BMW 7 series, X1

German luxury auto major BMW India has launched its much-anticipated 7...

Wed, Feb 3, 2016
Tata Motors unveils 3 new cars at Auto Expo

The Sway, which is the likely name for the Zica sedan has been codenamed as...

Toyota unveils the stunning Next-Gen Innova Crysta

Awed by the stunning Innova Crysta, Rajesh Karkera, is now eagerly waiting...

Chevrolet Spin to hit India roads in 2017

Chevrolet Spin will likely be powered by a Fiat-sourced 1.3L diesel engine

Stunning Mercedes GLC, S-Class Cabriolet in India!

Mercedes-Benz will strengthen the two segments, SUV and Dream Car.

Emission scandal: Volkswagen says sorry to Indian customers

'Volkswagen made some big mistakes.'

Here comes Honda's powerful 7-seater BR-V!

Honda BR-V will be launched in India this year.

Renault dazzles with Kwid Climber, Racer

The Renault Kwid Climber concept is set to be the precursor for an...

Katrina Kaif is the brand ambassador of the stunning Jaguar XE

Sporting a price tag of Rs 39.5 lakh, Jaguar XE is the most affordable...

The stunning Chevrolet Corvette is here!

General Motors steals the show at the Auto Expo 2016 with an impressive line...

Auto Expo: Of 85 stunning vehicles and a few chic women

Apart from a pavilion of vintage cars, there will be a Bollywood corner

General Motors unveils Chevrolet Essentia

The Essentia and Spin will mark the next wave of exciting new Chevrolet...

Chevrolet Beat Activ concept launched!

Chevrolet Beat Activ Concept debuts a new design language for GM India

Hyundai unveils SUV Tucson, eyes 2 new models every year

Tucson is slated to be launched later this year

Auto Expo: Maruti's Vitara Brezza is here!

The Brezza is Maruti's answer to the Ford EcoSport and Mahindra TUV300 and...

Tue, Feb 2, 2016
Volkswagen unveils compact sedan Ameo

The sub-4 metre sedan will be available with both petrol and diesel engines.

Tata Motors to rename hatchback that sounds like Zika

Tata Motors is seeking an image makeover with the curvaceous hatchback, Zica.

Soon, cars to have fuel efficiency star rating!

The International Centre for Automotive Technology at Haryana will authorise...

Big launches at Asia's largest auto show

Over 22 passenger and commercial vehicle makers and 18 two- and...

Mon, Feb 1, 2016
India's first aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant's new avatar!

Bajaj Auto on Monday unveiled a 150 cc bike 'V', which contains metal from...

Car sales get off to a slow start in 2016

Maruti Suzuki posted a marginal increase in January and the likes of...

Auto Expo too expensive to participate: Rajiv Bajaj

He said Bajaj Auto is a small company and it is wasteful to create expensive...

Why some top auto cos will give Auto Expo a miss

Skoda Auto, Volvo Cars and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles are not...

Sat, Jan 30, 2016
Maruti eyes realty to ease dealer burden

Rs 15,000-cr investment planned to protect vendors from rising realty prices

Fri, Jan 29, 2016
Last classic Land Rover Defender 4x4 rolls off production line

It takes 56 hours to make the largely hand-built Defender at the firm's...

Thu, Jan 28, 2016
JLR's stunning XJ saloon in India at Rs 98.03 lakh

The saloon's interiors, powerful engine and latest technology will enhance...

Wed, Jan 27, 2016
Bajaj Auto to launch bike from metal used in INS Vikrant

The Pune-based two- and three-wheeler maker will roll out the 150-cc bike,...

Sun, Jan 24, 2016
Maruti continues to rule India's passenger vehicle segment

According to the latest data from SIAM, in the top 10 best passenger...

Fri, Jan 22, 2016
Tata Motors to showcase over 20 vehicles at Auto Expo

Tata Motors plans to showcase over 20 passenger and commercial vehicles at...

New Honda City @ Rs 7.63 lakh

Honda has also introduced new gear for child seats.

Mahindra KUV100 is an attractive compact SUV

The Mahindra KUV100 offers a young design language with lots of urban appeal...

Mon, Jan 18, 2016
Tata Motors names former Airbus executive as new CEO

Guenter Butschek will start his new job by Feb. 15

14 stunning cars to be launched in 2016

Auto manufacturers are busy filling up their portfolio with cars catering to...

Fri, Jan 15, 2016
The Rs 4.42 lakh Mahindra KUV1OO is here!

The SUV launch also marks the company's debut into the petrol segment

Nano still sticks to the slow lane

The company is currently selling an average 2,000 units each month.

Thu, Jan 14, 2016
Is it the end of the road for Chevrolet Tavera?

The multi-seater vehicle currently runs on BSIII engines.

Wed, Jan 13, 2016
Will Messi magic win fans for Tata Zica?

Tata Zica was designed by an international team resulting in a more modern...

20% of Merc sales hit by diesel ban

As many as 11 Mercedes models are impacted by the ban.

5 best cars launched in 2015

The year 2015 was quite eventful with plenty of automakers making news with...

Tue, Jan 12, 2016
Auto Expo 2016: A peek into the cars likely to be launched

A record number of 85 products will be launched.

Mon, Jan 11, 2016
Car sales up for 14th straight month, surges 13% in Dec

Sales of commercial vehicles were up 11.45 per cent to 56,840 units in...

Repentant VW to expand compensation programme to larger cars

Expanding the compensation programme could add 80,000 vehicles and $80...

Why Indian auto companies fail to comply with safe emission standards

Stalling the introduction of better emission standards is based on specious...

Sat, Jan 9, 2016
Mercedes to launch 12 products this year

Sales jumped 32% as compared to the previous year

Fri, Jan 8, 2016
Tata Zica to launch in mid-Feb, bookings start during Auto Expo

Pricing will be competitive, along the lines of the Maruti Celerio and the...

Thu, Jan 7, 2016
Maruti launches DZire with auto gear shift at Rs 8.39 lakh

The company had introduced the AGS technology in India with Celerio and it...

Tue, Jan 5, 2016
General Motors appoints Mary Barra as chairman

Much of Mary Barra's first year as CEO was spent dealing with crisis.

Electric, hybrid cars to become cheaper

The Pune-based research institute will design and develop car batteries and...

Volkswagen faces billions in penalties as US sues for violations

The Justice Department has also been investigating criminal fraud...

Mon, Jan 4, 2016
Toyota, Skoda, Tata Motors hike prices

Every year, carmakers announce at the end of November or December their...

Thu, Dec 31, 2015
Tavera recall: GM India asks owners to get vehicles fixed

GM India said it has already sent individual letters.

Are we serious about curbing pollution? Bah!

Govt may delay BS-V and -VI implementation by a year

Thu, Dec 24, 2015
REVIEW! Why Maruti Swift DZire is a great choice for car buyers

The Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire is at times the top selling car in India,...

Tue, Dec 22, 2015
Auto sector loses speed as pollution debate takes centrestage

The industry players couldn't hide their disappointment.

Now, Tata Motors joins the race to save Indian cities

It is keen on electric cars as battery costs go down

Thu, Dec 17, 2015
Luxury cars hard hit by Supreme Court ban

The ban does not speak about used luxury cars.

Tue, Dec 15, 2015
General Motors India to recall 1,01,597 units of Beat diesel

The company said it will inspect and if necessary, replace the clutch pedal...

Mon, Dec 14, 2015
Temporary Delhi diesel vehicle ban leaves automakers in dark, investors jittery

Delhi, labelled the world's most polluted city in a 2014 World Health...

Nissan to hike prices by up to 3% from Jan

Carmakers usually come up with such year-end announcements.

Volkswagen export from India faces bumpy ride

Exports in October and November fell 28 per cent and 17 per cent,...

Fri, Dec 11, 2015
Audi's new Q7 SUV @ Rs 77.5 lakh

The all-new chassis of the SUV is made up of multi-material body.

Battle of the hatches: Tata Zica and its 3 closest rivals

It has been a more than interesting and definitely an exciting last season...

Thu, Dec 10, 2015
Honda India to recall 90,210 units of City, Mobilio

The recall will affect only the diesel variants of the two models.

Maruti to hike prices across models by up to Rs 20,000 from Jan

Maruti Suzuki India to hike prices of its vehicles across models by up to Rs...

Tata Zica: Amazing features, stylish look will impress you

The Zica will likely reach showrooms by January 2016 and will be available...

Cars, SUVs to get costlier from January

A weaker rupee against the US dollar and the Japanese yen along with margin...

Automakers in Chennai face logistics nightmare

Logistics, due to road conditions, continues to pose a challenge.

Wed, Dec 9, 2015
Hyundai to hike vehicle prices by up to Rs 30,000 from Jan

Toyota, Mercedes Benz and BMW, have announced a hike already.

Carmakers gear up to repair flood-hit vehicles

Companies are using additional service workforce and offering part waivers...

Mon, Dec 7, 2015
New kid in town: Tata Zica likely to cost Rs 400,000

The car will compete with Hyundai Grand i10 and Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Fri, Dec 4, 2015
Chennai impact: Auto plants stare at 5-day output loss

Leading tyre maker Apollo also saw a production loss of 450 tonnes till...

Volkswagen backtracks on its 'defeat device' statement

Volkswagen said the 2-litre engines would get a software update.

Thu, Dec 3, 2015
Maruti Celerio: An affordable car loaded with safety features

Maruti Suzuki Celerio will now come equipped with ABS and airbags for all...

Hyundai Creta is the best looking SUV in 2015, should S-Cross worry?

Hyundai Creta has emerged as one of the best looking four wheelers and...

Wed, Dec 2, 2015
IT, auto majors suspend operations in flood-hit Chennai

Ford said it had also shut its plant, with an annual capacity of 340,000...

Tue, Dec 1, 2015
Emission scandal: Volkswagen to recall 3.23 lakh cars in India

In India, over 13.25 lakh cars have been recalled by various auto companies...

VW diesel cars with E189 engine fitted with 'defeat device'

The company faces fine of up to $18 billion in the US.

Maruti cheers bumper sales in Nov; Swift, Estilo, Dzire best sellers

Car makers see good sales post Diwali.

Fri, Nov 27, 2015
BMW will raise car prices in India by up to 3% starting 2016

BMW plans to launch 15 models during this year, with four brand new models...

Thu, Nov 26, 2015
South Korea orders recall of 125,522 Volkswagen vehicles

South Korea is the first country after the US to announce measures.

Wed, Nov 25, 2015
Don't miss! Wild and wacky Jaguar C-X75 from James Bond's latest flick

James Bond's Nemesis Drives Jaguar C-X75 in 'Spectre' !!

Tue, Nov 24, 2015
This Rs 2.4-cr Merc GT S is sure to make you drool!

The company had announced its plan to launch 15 new products in 2015.

Two-wheeler makers bet big on online sales

HMSI is likely to announce a tie-up with Snapdeal for online two-wheeler...

Fri, Nov 20, 2015
Lamborghini launches Huracan LP 580-2 at Rs 2.99 cr

Italian luxury sports-car maker Automobili Lamborghini on Friday launched...

Thu, Nov 19, 2015
In India, where no-frills cars rule, Toyota bets on premium models

Toyota Motor Corp is betting on pricier premium models offering better...

Tue, Nov 17, 2015
Rain cripples Chennai's auto and IT units

Schools closed for a day, crops damaged; more downpour on cards

Fri, Nov 13, 2015
Ford India recalls 16,444 units of EcoSport

Auto manufacturers have been recalling vehicles on safety issues.

Wed, Nov 11, 2015
Samvat 2072: Auto sector could see faster recovery

Samvat 2072: Auto sector could see faster recovery

Tue, Nov 10, 2015
Domestic car sales up 22% in October

Sales of commercial vehicles were up 12.73%.

Mon, Nov 9, 2015
For those who want to buy the 'world's best car'

The Mercedes S63 AMG packs some serious performance while also looking...

Fri, Nov 6, 2015
Mercedes-Benz reveals GL-Class Facelift, what should you expect?

US would be the first market where Mercedes-Benz GLS would be available for...

Tue, Nov 3, 2015
Volkswagen CEO under pressure as emissions scandal hits Porsche

Europe's largest carmaker had previously admitted to installing cheat...

Baleno is an amazing hatchback; at Rs 4.99 lakh, it's a sure winner

The Baleno excels in most departments, leaving little scope for improvement...

Mon, Nov 2, 2015
Maruti, Hyundai, Ford cheer bumper sales ahead of Diwali

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday reported a 29.1 per cent rise in total...

Fri, Oct 30, 2015
These carmakers are the best in customer service

Maruti Suzuki has topped the after-sales customer service satisfaction.

Emission ghost haunts Volkswagen in India

Carmaker meets govt; agrees to give evaluation results by Nov-end.

Thu, Oct 29, 2015
Volkswagen India likely to recall 100,000 cars

This would impact Vento, Jetta and Passat sedan cars, Polo hatchback and...

Automation, innovation to reshape Infosys: Sikka

Infosys has drawn up a vision to position itself as a next generation...

Wed, Oct 28, 2015
Volkswagen slumps to first quarterly loss in 15 years

Volkswagen plans to cut investments by 1 billion euros a year at its core...

Tue, Oct 27, 2015
All new Mini Cooper Convertible will soon be in India

The new model is longer, wider and taller

Mon, Oct 26, 2015
Maruti rolls out premium hatchback Baleno at Rs 4.99 lakh

The company will begin exporting Baleno early next year to over 100 global...

Maruti to export made-in-India car to Japan

Maruti's exports are limited and mainly to countries in Africa and Latin...

These 4 stunning cars will soon arrive in India

Ford Mustang, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, and Nissan GT-R will soon be...

Fri, Oct 23, 2015
Power-packed TrailBlazer to compete with Fortrunner, Endeavour

The Chevrolet TrailBlazer is the most powerful SUV in its class and offers...

Will Toyota cars in India face a recall?

Toyota had announced a global recall of 65 lakh vehicles to rectify a power...

Wed, Oct 21, 2015
General Motors launches SUV Trailblazer at Rs 26.40 lakh

GM India said customers will be able to book the Trailblazer on Amazon.in...

Toyota to recall 6.5 million cars to fix power window switch

Toyota said modules in the power window master switch may have been...

Mon, Oct 19, 2015
Fiat launches Punto Abarth, crossover Avventura at Rs 9.95 lakh

The two new products are part of the company's revival strategy plans in...

Maruti Suzuki Celerio: An automatic car with superb mileage

Celerio was launched at a time when the Indian automotive market was going...

Sun, Oct 18, 2015
Sanand cranks up for festive season auto demand

The 125-km stretch covering Sanand, Hansalpur and Vithalapur, with connected...

Wed, Oct 14, 2015
VW scandal fuels investor fears about environment

Volkswagen's emissions scandal is fueling investor fears about the...

Mercedes launches SUV GLE in India @ Rs 58.90 lakh

The GLE will be available in two variants.

Tue, Oct 13, 2015
Maruti banks on Baleno to top premium hatchback segment

Maruti Suzuki had discontinued the mid-sized sedan Baleno in 2006, which was...

Mon, Oct 12, 2015
With discounts and freebies, it's the best time to buy a car!

Maruti Suzuki is offering cash discounts ranging from Rs 5,000 on its...

Fri, Oct 9, 2015
India auto industry body calls for unified emissions rules

The government said in a statement earlier this year that by April 1, 2017...

Ford goes beyond Make in India, will Design in India

The move will make it the first global automobile major to design a vehicle...

Thu, Oct 8, 2015
Volkswagen recalls 389 units of Polo model in India

On Wednesday, Volkswagen had asked its dealers in India to temporarily stop...

Volkswagen's US recall could be thwarted by reluctant diesel owners

The cars, some 482,000 Passats, Golfs and Jettas sold in model years 2009 to...

Volkswagen plays down hopes of quick answers over emissions cheating

VW is under pressure to identify those responsible, to say how vehicles with...

Wed, Oct 7, 2015
Volkswagen India now investigating Polo cars

Volkswagen sold about 45,000 cars in India in the year to end-March, of...

Ford launches new EcoSport starting at Rs 6.79 lakh

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10 interesting facts on Google's self driving car

A car without brakes, accelerators or steering wheel - a driverless car is...

Mercedes-Benz India sales up 34% in Jan-Sep period

The sedan portfolio grew 39 per cent in the January-September 2015.

New Volkswagen CEO warns staff of 'massive cutbacks'

New Volkswagen Chief Executive Matthias Mueller warned staff on Tuesday to...

Tue, Oct 6, 2015
Festive bonanaza: Maruti offers Rs 1-lakh discount for S-Cross

S-Cross has seen a 22 per cent drop in dispatches in September.

Stylish & safe, the new Ford Figo is a great hatchback

The second generation Ford Figo offers the best of safety, performance,...

Mon, Oct 5, 2015
Rolls-Royce to axe 400 more jobs

The group issued a profit warning last year as it was hit by the slump in...

REVIEW: The all new Ford Figo is mainly targeted towards the youth

The 2015 Ford Figo is a completely new product and does not share anything...

Volkswagen India sales down after 7 months of growth

The company's sales had declined over 14 per cent last year.

5 exciting cars to be launched in India this October

Two of these launches are from the country's largest passenger carmaker, Maruti

How car majors plan to woo customers this festive season

The Audi mobile showroom will tour 30 cities over the next two years.

Thu, Oct 1, 2015
Volkswagen's bill for cheating emissions tests

In the US, VW faced penalties of up to $18 billion.

Renault Kwid, an exciting car priced less than Maruti 800!

Renault Kwid is taking things one step further with the French automaker...

Diwali bonanza: Maruti, Hyundai record rise in sales in Sept

Maruti Suzuki India, country's largest carmaker on Thursday reported 3.7 per...

Tue, Sep 29, 2015
RBI rate cut: Realty, bank, auto stocks zoom

Shares of rate-sensitive realty, bank and auto sectors were on buyer's radar...

Auto sector cheers RBI rate cut as 'festival gift'

Auto sector cheers RBI rate cut as 'festival gift'

Mon, Sep 28, 2015
It's not just Volkswagen, more car makers to turn offenders

Some new EU cars, including Mercedes, BMW and Peugeot vehicles, were using...

Volkswagen crisis shows no sign of dying down, Winterkorn to face probe

The scandal has also rocked the wider car market, with manufacturers fearing...

Shareholder advisor has 'real doubts' over new Volkswagen management

Volkswagen faces paying out billions of dollars in fines and compensation...

To hire or own a car: Which is cheaper?

The conversion from ownership to taxi hiring services is gaining ground.

Sat, Sep 26, 2015
VW picks company veteran to tackle emissions crisis

The company said it would appoint a US law firm to conduct a full investigation

Thu, Sep 24, 2015
Customers, dealers left in the dark on VW scandal

The German group has set aside 6.5 billion euros ($7.3 billion) to help...

Renault launches most fuel efficient petrol car, Kwid at Rs 2.57 lakh

The new car, which would come in four variants and two options, is priced...

Volkswagen could pose bigger threat to German economy than Greek crisis

If Volkswagen's sales were to plunge in North America in the coming months,...

Volkswagen cars meet Indian emission norms

As India is progressing towards Bharat Stage IV (BSIV) emission norms, most...

Volkswagen boss quits over diesel emissions scandal

Volkswagen did not name a successor, but said proposals on management...

Wed, Sep 23, 2015
Volkswagen scandal dents 'Made in Germany' image

The carmaker was presenting itself as being run by technological diehards...

Volkswagen chief faces grilling by board over diesel scandal

Volkswagen is under huge pressure to act, with its shares down more than a...

Ford launches all-new Figo, price starts at Rs 4.29 lakh

Ford launches all-new Figo, price starts at Rs 4.29 lakh.

Germany launches probe into Volkswagen emissions scandal

The software could hide the fact that the emission levels of diesel cars...

A tour of Nissan's global design center

Nissan's global design activities now take place at Atsugi, Kanagawa...

Volkswagen needs more than just a new CEO

It isn't yet clear whether Martin Winterkorn knew about the "defeat devices"...

The man who exposed Volkswagen's emission cheating

Daniel Carder said he's surprised to see such a hullabaloo now, because his...

Tue, Sep 22, 2015
Volkswagen could pass auto peers in payout hall of shame

Volkswagen can pay $18 billion, over time, and retain its credit rating.

The real story behind Volkswagen's 'clean diesel' strategy

Industry experts said the scandal could hit VW hard, just as it was emerging...

Volkswagen's cheating and China's exports showcase diesel woes

Governments encouraged motorists to switch to diesel in the belief that its...

Tips to get the best deal while selling or buying a used car

Online platforms can help buyers and sellers get a fair price and assurance...

Mon, Sep 21, 2015
Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Over seven lakh vehicles have been recalled by various manufacturers in...

What prompted Volkswagen to cheat on emission tests

VW overtook Japan's Toyota in the first half of this year to become the...

How Volkswagen's software cheated emission tests!

Volkswagen is accused of using software in four-cylinder Volkswagen and Audi...

Fri, Sep 18, 2015
Honda recalls 2.24 lakh vehicles in India for faulty airbags

HCIL will voluntarily replace airbag inflators of 2,23,578 vehicles of...

Wed, Sep 16, 2015
Tata JLR unveils stunning James Bond cars

'Spectre' will feature the Jaguar C-X75 driving through the moonlit streets...

10 most influential cars brands in India

Maruti Suzuki remains India's most influential auto brand.

Tue, Sep 15, 2015
Upcoming BMW cars that will be on display at Frankfurt Auto show

Come 19th September and get ready to be swoon at the Frankfurt Auto Show...

Rolls-Royce unveils Dawn; likely to debut in India next year

Rolls-Royce is gearing up to tap the country's billionaires with new models,...

Tata JLR enters SUV market with F-Pace model

It claims to be ahead of its competitors in the segment.

Mon, Sep 14, 2015
Amazing cars to hit Indian roads soon!

With an amazing start some of more interesting models to be launched this...

TUV 300 may not be a game changer for Mahindra so soon

HSBC analysts believe the UV which might sell about 3,000 units a month...

Thu, Sep 10, 2015
Maruti launches WagonR Avance at Rs 4.30 lakh

Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday launched a limited edition version of its...

M&M launches TUV300 at Rs 6.9 lakh

TUV300 will take on the likes of Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster that are...

Domestic car sales rise 6% in August

Sales of commercial vehicles were up 7.58 per cent to 52,198 units in...

Wed, Sep 9, 2015
Mahindra's small SUV likely to be called XUV100

The XUV100 will be launched in trendy colours like yellow and orange

Cabinet allows automatic FDI route for white label ATMs

White labeled ATMs are set up by private non-bank companies that own and...

Mercedes-Benz rolls out India-made CLA sedan

Mercedes-Benz India started producing the new generation cars (NGC) in its...

Tue, Sep 8, 2015
At Rs 59.82 lakh, Range Rover Evoque is an amazing off-roader

Land Rover now assembles the Evoque in India, giving it a major price drop...

Thu, Sep 3, 2015
New Tata Sumo coming in 2017

The price of the new Sumo will be between Rs 650,000 and Rs 10 lakh.

The Rs 1.3 crore Mercedes Benz AMG C63 is here!

This is Mercedes' 10th AMG model in India

Renault Kwid to race against Maruti Alto, Datsun Go, Hyundai Eon

Renault Kwid is also the longest of the lot and at 3680mm length, the...

Check out the new VW Polo GT

The price of the Polo GT may be hiked by around Rs 15,000

Tata Motors' Sanand plant to roll out first non-Nano model in December

The car so far known by the code name 'Kite' will be a hatchback.

Wed, Sep 2, 2015
JLR launches Discovery Sport @ Rs 46.1 lakh

The new SUV is rolled out from the company's Pune facility.

Tue, Sep 1, 2015
Maruti launches hybrid Ciaz @ Rs 8.23 lakh, to take on Toyota Camry

In October, the company had launched Ciaz in both petrol and diesel options.

Maruti sales up 6.4% in August

The company had sold 50 units of SX4 sedan in August 2014.

Mon, Aug 31, 2015
Autonomy for govt banks remains on paper

Instructions were issued on holding loan camps in the last week of September.

Thu, Aug 27, 2015
Rs 3.45-cr Ferrari California T returns to India

Ferrari launched four other models -- 488GTB, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale and...

Wed, Aug 26, 2015
Nissan, Renault, GM have a superb plan to revive sales in India

Nissan and Renault say they will compete with new models, especially small...

It's not the first time a Lamborghini car caught fire!

Lamborghini car caught fire due to overheating of the engine.

Fri, Aug 21, 2015
Buying a Maruti? Be prepared to pay more

MSI in January increased prices by up to Rs 31,600.

Small cars unsafe: This lady halts sales, takes on auto giants

Rita Mozumdar argues small vehicles have not passed the frontal impact test...

Thu, Aug 20, 2015
Renault-Nissan to cut around 1,000 jobs at Chennai plant

The Renault-Nissan alliance currently employs around 8,000 workers at its...

Tue, Aug 18, 2015
India becomes a global hotspot for auto parts

Mercedes Benz, BMW and Audi have sharply increased their sourcing from India.

Mon, Aug 17, 2015
New Mahindra Thar looks classier than ever

The 2015 Mahindra Thar is now refreshingly desirable.

But for new launches, car sales stay muted

Auto loan costs remain stubbornly high.

Audi RS 7: The beast that dazzles

The car can go from 0 to 100 kmph in just 3.9 seconds.

Fri, Aug 14, 2015
Will Nexa showrooms boost premium car sales for Maruti?

Maruti Suzuki has given Nexa franchises to only existing dealers.

Surrender an old vehicle and get upto Rs 1.5 lakh sops!

The government is considering giving financial incentives of up to Rs 1.5...

Thu, Aug 13, 2015
Datsun launches Rs 4.1 lakh GO-NXT

Datsun GO NXT Limited Festive Edition offers add-ons worth Rs 20,000 at a...

Coming soon: A revamped Maruti Ciaz with better mileage

This is Maruti's first experiment with hybrid technology.

Wed, Aug 12, 2015
The all new Figo Aspire costs only Rs 489,000

Figo Aspire has got all the flavours that put it in a good position amid rivals

Tue, Aug 11, 2015
Mercedes Benz brings sportier S63 AMG sedan to India

Mercedes Benz brings sportier S63 AMG sedan to India

Ford targets emerging markets with frugal India engineering

Ford to launch new compact car Figo Aspire in India

Mon, Aug 10, 2015
Toyota launches 'Etios Xclusive' at Rs 7.82 lakh

Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Monday launched Etios Xclusive priced in the range...

Fri, Aug 7, 2015
Review: New generation Ford Endeavour is loaded with technology

The SUV would be much more desirable now because of the fresh new styling,...

The Rs 3.3-crore Ferrari California T to race Indian roads soon

This is the car major's second coming in India.

Wed, Aug 5, 2015
Maruti rolls out premium SUV S-Cross at Rs 834,000

The S-Cross will be available only in diesel engine options of 1.6 litre and...

Tue, Aug 4, 2015
Fiat Chrysler launches Abarth 595 at Rs 29.85 lakh

Performance is one of the strengths of Abarth 595 Competizione.

Mon, Aug 3, 2015
6 super cars that were movie stars too!

Superheroes have been embedded in our daily lives through comics and movies.

Why diesel cars are getting cheaper

The price differential has been upwards of 20%.

Sat, Aug 1, 2015
Volkswagen, Tata Motors, Maruti cheer bumper sales in July

MSI said compact sedan Dzire Tour stood out as sales rose by over two-fold...

Fri, Jul 31, 2015
'India is an incredibly important market'

GM chief Mary Barra reveals turnaround plans.

Revealed! Mahindra's stylish SUV called TUV300

A tough and stylish SUV from Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd will hit the roads in...

Thu, Jul 30, 2015
Moody's cautions against curbing RBI autonomy on policy rates

India's political infighting is denting business confidence.

Wed, Jul 29, 2015
Is it right to curb RBI governor's autonomy?

Balance is needed in selecting members for the proposed monetary policy...

Volkswagen overtakes Toyota as world's biggest carmaker

Volkswagen overtook Toyota as the world's largest carmaker by sales.

Tue, Jul 28, 2015
Rs 420 crore penalty imposed on Hyundai Motor

The automaker was found to have engaged in anti-competitive practices.

Mahindra Reva launches 'e2o' for Rs 5.59 lakh

The much awaited Mahindra e20 launched on Tuesday.

Sat, Jul 25, 2015
India bound: Honda unveils facelifted 2016 Accord

The mid-life refreshed Accord comes with stylistic changes along with added...

Thu, Jul 23, 2015
The stunning Rs 1.15 cr BMW X6 Sports Activity Coupe

A coupe car offers the motorist the combined experience of a sports SUV as...

Tue, Jul 21, 2015
Hyundai launches SUV Creta at Rs 8.59 lakh

The SUV leaves a good impression thanks to its athletic built.

Mon, Jul 20, 2015
China's fall makes the ride ahead rough for JLR

Despite superior margins, JLR hasn't had a smooth ride in China.

Hyundai Creta: The best compact SUV you are looking for

Hyundai Creta, the new challenger, might just force its rivals to change...

Fri, Jul 17, 2015
Tata Motors planning a slew of new models: Mistry

It has turned around its domestic operations under the HorizoNext strategy

Thu, Jul 16, 2015
Hurdles will come, let's see how Bajaj Auto fights back!

Analysts expect Bajaj Auto to perform well in Q1.

Wed, Jul 15, 2015
Branding Nano as the cheapest car was a big mistake, says Tata

'The launch of the vehicle was successful beyond expectation'.

Localisation making luxury cars affordable

BMW's plant in Chenna now has 50 per cent localisation.

Hyundai receives over 10,000 pre-bookings for Creta

The SUV will herald a new chapter in Hyundai's success story.

Tue, Jul 14, 2015
Maruti S-Cross has arrived, Duster, Ecosport be prepared!

Maruti has chosen to call the S-Cross as a premium crossover, which is...

How about a free ride in an Audi or Hummer?

Supercars are being offered up for free drives in a new campaign by an...

Mon, Jul 13, 2015
GM to recall 155,000 vehicles in India to fix wiring trouble

GM India has asked customers facing problems with their remote keyless entry...

Fri, Jul 10, 2015
Discounts climb for diesel car variants

The share of diesel vehicles sold in 2014-15 was 37 per cent.

Thu, Jul 9, 2015
Domestic car sales rise 1.53% in June

Total two-wheeler sales in June rose 3.55 per cent to 13,07,710 units.

The new Honda Jazz is finally here!

The price tag ranges from Rs 5.3 lakh to Rs 8.59 lakh

Tue, Jul 7, 2015
Nissan launches limited edition Micra X-Shift at Rs 6.4 lakh

Nissan's Xtronic CVT Technology will now be available in a more acessible XL...

Toyota recalls 7,129 units of Corolla in India to fix airbags

Various manufacturers, including Nissan and Honda have also been impacted...

Mon, Jul 6, 2015
Chevrolet launches new version of Enjoy @ Rs 8.79 lakh

The refreshed version comes with various features.

10 factors that make Maruti Celerio diesel an attractive car

The Maruti Celerio diesel is a peppy car to drive with the right ergonomics.

Fri, Jul 3, 2015
Surinder Kapur, the star of India's auto parts industry

Surinder Kapur's relentless pursuit of quality made Kapur a highly efficient...

Thu, Jul 2, 2015
JLR launches new variant of XF saloon @ Rs 52 lakh

Jaguar India model range is available at 21 outlets across 19 cities.

Move over Duster, Hyundai Creta will soon scorch Indian roads

The Hyundai Creta is practical, spacious, comfortable and feature loaded,...

Tue, Jun 30, 2015
5 exciting cars coming to India soon

Carmakers are gearing up to launch a number of thrilling cars within a year.

Mon, Jun 29, 2015
Nissan recalls Sunny, Micra to fix engine switch, airbags

Japanese auto major Nissan is recalling around 12,000 units of various models.

Now get an auto loan from HDFC Bank in just 30 mins!

The 30-minute auto loan is available for HDFC Bank customers, as well as...

Fri, Jun 26, 2015
Nissan puts brakes on Evalia production

In the past six months, Nissan sold around 200 Evalias only

Wed, Jun 24, 2015
Honda Jazz is the 2nd most fuel efficient car in India

"Honda Jazz is very spacious and the flexibility inside the cabin makes it...

Tue, Jun 23, 2015
Tata Motors sells 3,000 GenX Nano cars in one month

The company has delivered 1,000 cars to buyers and is in the process of...

Volkswagen Vento facelift launched at Rs 785,000

Volkswagen is planning to make India a low-cost manufacturing hub.

Watch Live! Webcast of Volkswagen Vento 2015

Volkswagen is ready with yet another facelift of the Vento. The 2015 Vento...

4 amazing cars that will soon hit the Indian roads

With fast changing mentality of the crowd here, the automakers are creating...

Thu, Jun 18, 2015
Audi drives in all-new SUV Q3 variant

Audi plans to launch a total of 10 products in India this year as it looks...

Buyers give diesel cars a miss, sales hit

Customers have started to factor in the narrowing gap between petrol and...

Tue, Jun 16, 2015
Renault launches crossover MPV Lodgy Premium

Renault, which had a market share of just over two per cent in the country...

Car compare: Hyundai Elantra, Volkswagen Jetta and Skoda Octavia

It is as different as chalk and cheese when you step inside the cabin of all...

Honda Jazz review: The most versatile hatchback money can buy

The Jazz has big, wide, lightweight doors that are almost 3 kg lighter than...

Mon, Jun 15, 2015
Top-up car loans can work out cheaper than personal loans

Opt for balloon schemes if you are capable of paying a large instalment upfront

Fri, Jun 12, 2015
Maruti, Hyundai square off with SUVs

Ruural markets contribute a significant chunk of SUV sales and there was a...

Thu, Jun 11, 2015
Renault finds its future in car with 'Indian genes'

With its SUV-style design and feature-packed interiors, the Kwid has many...

Maruti Celerio diesel and its 3 closest rivals

The first diesel car from Maruti Suzuki, Celerio diesel is pitted against...

Tue, Jun 9, 2015
Hyundai Creta will certainly get your heartbeats racing

With its fluidic design, Santa Fe looks and powerful engine under the hood,...

Mon, Jun 8, 2015
HDFC Bank set to disburse auto loans in 30 minutes

In two months, the lender has disbursed about 25,000 car loans

Sat, Jun 6, 2015
Robots rising in auto factories but no labour replacement yet

An average of 30-40 per cent automation is standard across all big...

Fri, Jun 5, 2015
The New Age XUV500: An absolute beast for SUV lovers

The new age XUV500 is the most valuable product from Mahindra

We're here for a marathon, not a sprint: Audi India chief

'Audi is well on track for what we want to achieve.'

Thu, Jun 4, 2015
Audi launches super sports car RS6 Avant at Rs 1.35 cr

Audi launches Avant RS6 in India.

Maruti launches Celerio diesel @ Rs 4.65 lakh!

Celerio's 793-cc diesel engine is the smallest in the market.

Tue, Jun 2, 2015
RBI rate cut makes auto cos happy

The onus is on the banks to pass the benefit to customers.

Hyundai Creta to compete with Renault Duster, India launch soon

Hyundai to launch its new SUV- Creta in second half of 2015 in India.

Mon, Jun 1, 2015
Car makers cheer bumper sales in May

Maurti and Hyundai recorded jump in sales in May.

Rivals be prepared, the new Hyundai Elantra is a desirable sedan

The facelifted Elantra is a loaded with features and will give it tough to...

Fri, May 29, 2015
BMW launches new '6 Series Gran Coupe' priced up to Rs 1.21 cr

Currently BMW sells more than a dozen models in India out of which eight...

Thu, May 28, 2015
Tata Motors closes gap with Reliance Industries on revenue

RIL is also more profitable than Tata Motors.

Mon, May 25, 2015
First drive: Mini Cooper, an awesome hatchback money can buy

The MINI Cooper is easily one of the most fun to drive cars around and in...

M&M drives in 'new-age' XUV500 at Rs 11.21 lakh

Mahindra & Mahindra on Monday unveiled an updated version of its sports...

Fri, May 22, 2015
'Auto market: Merc will continue to be the Numero Uno'

'We have a customer base of 70,000 in India'.

Thu, May 21, 2015
Mercedes unveils safest car, S600 Guard at Rs 8.9 crore

Mercedes India say they have already secured many pre-orders for the S600...

Maruti iM-4 will set Indian roads on fire

iM-4 will be manufactured in India and exported to Europe from 2017.

Wed, May 20, 2015
Upgraded Jetta is gorgeous but Volkwagen missed out on few things

Volkswagen could have made some extensive visual upgrades to the 2015 Jetta...

Tue, May 19, 2015
Hyundai Motor Group chief says considering third India factory

Hyundai has started to build one of two new factories planned for China.

Rs 199,000 'GenX Nano' launched

The XTA variant is priced at Rs 289,000.

Mon, May 18, 2015
Audi TT: A practical, luxurious car but price is a dampener

The new Audi TT is a fabulous coupe with much more comfortable ride quality...

Thu, May 14, 2015
What's triggering major job churns in the auto sector

Companies have also managed to find talent created by frequent exits.

Wed, May 13, 2015
Why the entry-level car prices may rise 10% from 2017

India, is home to 15% of all traffic fatalities.

Tue, May 12, 2015
Volvo unveils all new XC90 at Rs 77.9 lakh

The all new XC90 will be available in Inscription and Momentum trims.

Volkswagen Vento: Timeless design, good performance

The design is timeless and only gets better with the revised front fascia.

Mon, May 11, 2015
April's car sales fastest in 30 months

This is the seventh straight month of growth

Fri, May 8, 2015
A Swift car named Dzire

The project codenamed K/YN4 was top priority.

When Sachin built a BMW!

Tendulkar helped by the engineers at German-headquartered BMW's Chennai...

Thu, May 7, 2015
Tata Motors bets on GenX Nano for revival

The company took five years to sell the 250,000 units of the Nano.

Tue, May 5, 2015
Tata Motors puts diesel Nano plan on back burner

One of the challenges on diesel engine is refinement.

In skill overdrive, Maruti to train 2,100 youth annually

Maruti has committed Rs 5 crore towards the programme.

Mon, May 4, 2015
Automatic Nano GenX: Rich features, better performance

This is the safest Nano Tata has ever put into production.

Fri, May 1, 2015
Maruti, Hyundai, Honda begin FY16 with a bang

Fuel price hike will impact demand going forward.

Thu, Apr 30, 2015
Toyota India launches updated versions of Camry

Toyota on Thursday launched updated versions of its sedan Camry in India.

Wed, Apr 29, 2015
Bajaj Auto awaiting policy clearances to launch quadricycle

Bajaj Auto is likely to launch the much-awaited Quadricycle.

Coming soon: Maruti Celerio diesel with high mileage

The fuel efficiency claim of this engine will be clode to 30 km/ltr.

Tue, Apr 28, 2015
SERVe: An amazing solar car designed by Indian students

The car which has a 30 kmph cruising speed, can travel a distance of 150 kms...

Ultimate luxury on wheels: The Rs 1.5 cr BMW ActiveHybrid7

ActiveHybrid7 is a full-sized gas-electric luxury sedan, offered in the long...

Mahindra electric car e2o now at Rs 4.79 lakh only!

The e2o is manufactured by Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles.

Renault hopes to turn the corner with compact car

Renault says that one of the reasons why its sales look muted when compared...

Mon, Apr 27, 2015
Maruti Suzuki Q4 net profit zooms 60.5% to Rs 1,284 cr

Net sales of the company for the fiscal stood at Rs 48,605.53 crore.

i-Road: Toyota's amazing electric car-cum-motorbike

The pint-sized i-Road has two front wheels that move up and down...

Fri, Apr 24, 2015
Here comes BMW i3's Chinese copy

Chinese car makers have been copying designs of European car makers.

Thu, Apr 23, 2015
Audi launches variant of sports car TT priced at Rs 60.34 lakh

Audi plans to launch a total of 10 products in India this year as it looks...

Wed, Apr 22, 2015
5 highest selling cars in March

It's Maruti all the way, with four out of top five coming from its stable.

Mon, Apr 20, 2015
Volvo launches V40 Cross Country at Rs 27 lakh

V40 Cross Country is the only car in India by Volvo Cars that is available...

Despite slowdown auto companies continue on rural march

Most companies operate through a rural development sales consultant.

Hyundai launches new Elantra priced upto Rs 17.94 lakh

Hyundai on Monday launched a new version of its premium sedan Elantra priced...

Sun, Apr 19, 2015
Uber aims to scorch roads with its offers

India is its second-biggest market in terms of geographical presence

Fri, Apr 17, 2015
Volkswagen's big India plans

The company will increase production capacity.

Mercedes GLA vs BMW X1 vs Audi Q3: And the best SUV is...

Audi Q3 not only has the looks of an SUV but offers better ride quality.

Tue, Apr 14, 2015
Tata Motors makes Jaguar history in UK

Tata Motors has made automotive history in Britain with the launch of...

Mahindra Bolero retains title as India's No 1 SUV

The Bolero has sold over 1 lakh vehicles during FY2015.

Mon, Apr 13, 2015
How Merc plans to take on its contenders

The company got back in the numbers game only in 2013.

Fri, Apr 10, 2015
Car sales rise first time in 3 years

Commercial vehicles however declined by 2.83%

5 things to know about the attractive Audi TT Coupe

Audi would have high hopes from the new coupe.

Thu, Apr 9, 2015
Renault launches Lodgy at Rs 8.19 lakh

The vehicle will compete with the likes of Toyota's Innova, Maruti's Ertiga.

Wed, Apr 8, 2015
Verna 4S: A premium sedan with cool features

Hyundai has upped the game of the Verna with the 4S.

Tue, Apr 7, 2015
Automakers not happy with rate cut

Says rate cut is too little to spur demand.

Soon, hydrogen produced from corn will fuel cars

Husks and stalks of corn plants are used to create the fuel.

How Honda hit the sweet spot in India

Honda cars has strengthend market share in India in the past five years.

Mini Cooper S: Bigger, better and beautiful

The Mini Cooper S is a charming and spunky handler.

Thu, Apr 2, 2015
Uber might enter auto rickshaw services

Its executives are test-marketing the model in New Delhi.

5 most fuel efficient cars in India

Maruti Swift DZire cuts out as the most fuel-efficient offering.

Cricketers' love affair with swanky cars

Indian cricket captain Dhoni loves automobiles, be it cars or bikes.

Wed, Apr 1, 2015
March sees modest growth in car sales

There was no sale of premium sedan Kizashi during the month.

Lodgy can be Renault's next best selling model

In terms of ride quality, the Lodgy is just brilliant.

Tue, Mar 31, 2015
Nissan Leaf: An affordable and impressive electric car

The car is a conventional hatchback with state-of-the-art aerodynamics.

Mon, Mar 30, 2015
Luxury car makers go native as sales surge

The growth rate could continue for another seven years.

Sat, Mar 28, 2015
Rough and tough Hyundai i20 has a long way to go

HYUNDAI I20 ACTIVE is fully loaded with features and has two well-refined...

Fri, Mar 27, 2015
Ford unveils Figo Aspire, to launch in June 2015

Figo Aspire will be the company's first ever sub-4 meter sedan.

Thu, Mar 26, 2015
Ford to triple exports from India with new $1 billion plant

Ford Motor Co plans to triple exports from India.

Small SUV and sedan on Toyota's radar

It is the global leader in car sales but in India, is a distant fifth.

Ford's ambitious plan to 'Make in India' for the world

India can become one of the world's automotive export hubs of the 21st...

Wed, Mar 25, 2015
Mahindra in talks to buy Italy's Pininfarina

Mahindra & Mahindra is in talks to buy a majority stake in Pininfarina.

2 new cars from Merc stable are sure to make you drool

The company said that it would launch 15 new models.

Tata Motors fixes rights issue price at Rs 450 a share

The company will offer a total of up to 15,06,44,759 ordinary shares

5 things about the beautiful Mercedes Benz E-class Cabriolet

Mercedes Benz E-Class Cabriolet is certainly a head turner.

Tue, Mar 24, 2015
Now, Range Rover Evoque made in India!

Jaguar Land Rover will start assembling Range Rover Evoque at Pune.

Jeep's B-SUV to take on Ecosport

Jeep is looking at local manufacturing in India.

Mon, Mar 23, 2015
Coming soon: Mahindra's next-generation Bolero

The U301 is a compact SUV and in dimensions it is four metres.

Sanand: The new global auto hotspot

Sanand has catapulted into the big league of automobile industry hubs.

Thu, Mar 19, 2015
Tata Nano plant got Rs 456 crore loan from Gujarat govt

The Gujarat government admitted in the Assembly that it had paid Rs 456.79 cr.

Can the new Hyundai Verna 4S take on Honda City?

The Hyundai Verna 4S gets a design makeover.

Wed, Mar 18, 2015
Renault Lodgy: A spacious MPV that offers a great ride

The Lodgy feels easy to drive, more like a sedan than an MPV.

Tue, Mar 17, 2015
Spotted: New Tata Nano AMT

The Nano will get some upgrades on this year's model year.

Hyundai launches i20 Active at Rs 8.89 lakh

Petrol variants of the car are priced between Rs 6.38-7.09 lakh.

Mon, Mar 16, 2015
Mercedes-Benz C-Class versus BMW 3-Series: Which is a good buy?

Mercedes-Benz India has been on a roll.

Thu, Mar 12, 2015
'The Flying Huntsman' can run in any terrain!

Kahn Design has modified the existing Land Rover Defender.

Mercedes set to top India's luxury car market

Mercedes-Benz plans to sell more compact cars.

Wed, Mar 11, 2015
Mercedes-Benz unveils new B Class at Rs 27.95 lakh

Power and torque outputs have been upped.

Ola launches cashless rides on auto rickshaws

Your next ride via the Ola app in an auto rickshaw could be cashless.

Tue, Mar 10, 2015
Maruti to recall 33,098 units of Alto 800 & Alto K-10

The government is working on a recall policy.

What makes the new Audi Q7 a great buy

The next-generation Q7 should make its way into India by this year end.

Mon, Mar 9, 2015
Check out the stylish and spacious Ford EcoSport S!

Ford EcoSport S offers all the practicality and affordability of a small car.

Volkswagen launches special edition Vento at Rs 10.42 lakh

Volkswagen launches special edition Vento at Rs 10.42 lakh.

Fri, Mar 6, 2015
Stunning cars you would love to own!

A range of new luxury cars were unveiled at the Geneva International Motor...

Wed, Mar 4, 2015
Banks should pass on RBI rate cut benefits: Auto makers

The rate cut would mean actual gains for vehicle buyers only when banks pass...

Infy increasing use of automation to mitigate cost

We have to really focus on improving productivity: infy, COO

Tue, Mar 3, 2015
10 rarest cars on the planet

Owning these cars not burns holes in our pockets.

Suzuki iM-4 mini SUV concept leaked

The Suzuki iM-4 is a compact SUV.

Mon, Mar 2, 2015
Maruti, Tata Motors, Hyundai put up a good show in Feb

Country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday reported 8.7...

Auto makers see smooth drive in long term

Market linking of petrol and diesel prices has helped the industry.

Sun, Mar 1, 2015
No major relief for the battered auto industry

Auto sector has nothing to look forward to in the Budget.

Sat, Feb 28, 2015
FM proposes setting up of autonomous banks board bureau

This issue was discussed at the Gyan Sangam addressed by Prime Minister.

5 things you want to know about Hyundai i20 Active Crossover

Hyundai i20 Active would feature almost the same specs as Elite i20 hatch.

Few reforms auto industry expects from the Budget

The auto industry expects lower taxes and interest rates from Budget 2015.

Tata Motors tightens belt, offers voluntary retirement

The scheme has been extended to all categories of employees.

Wed, Feb 25, 2015
Ratan Tata confirms JLR's North America plan

JLR yet to decide on the exact location.

Tue, Feb 24, 2015
What the new Toyota Fortuner offers SUV lovers

The 2015 Toyota Fortuner is just a minor update.

Toyota to unveil 2 new variants of Innova

Toyota is working on the next-generation Innova.

Auto industry asks govt to de-license several spectrum bands

Move to help India export hi-end vehicles.

Mon, Feb 23, 2015
New Swift Dzire is India's most fuel efficient car

The diesel variant offers fuel economy of 26.59 kmpl.

Mahindra launches the XUV500 Xclusive Edition

Only 700 units of this edition will be made by Mahindra

Auto industry body wants excise duty reduction in Budget

SIAM said excise duty must be lowered

Auto makers seek clarity on taxation

Govt may not announce any new concessions in excise duty

5 things to know about the stunning BMW i8 Supercar

BMW i8 Supercar costs Rs 2.29 crore.

Must roll out GST this Budget: Automakers

GST will lead to consolidation of multiple indirect taxes

Wed, Feb 18, 2015
Sachin Tendulkar launches BMW i8

The car is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine

Why reviving Datsun is no easy task for Nissan

The compact segment makes up for nearly 25 per cent of car sales in India.

Volkswagen launches new Jetta at Rs 13.87 lakh

VW has a market share of 10% in this segment.

Skoda drives in 3rd generation Superb sedan

Skoda has delivered a total of more than 7,00,000 units of the first and...

Stunning cars in James Bond's new movie

Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles feature in many Bond films

Tue, Feb 17, 2015
Mahindra recalls XUV500 to upgrade airbag software

The upgrade will be carried out free of cost for customers.

Jaguar Land Rover faces forex headwinds

A new cheaper Jaguar will be launched in Q1

Wed, Feb 11, 2015
India presses for auto info exchange to deal with black money

India has called for implementation of the automatic exchange of tax info.

New Alto K10: Smarter design, great performance

The ride quality is good in city.

Will Ciaz help Maruti ride its hopes in top gear?

Ciaz, the mid-sized sedan, was launched in October 2014.

Why small-car leader Maruti is thinking big

Maruti is trying to move up the segment by focusing on premium cars, SUVs...

Toyota Etios Liva is stunning; interior styling tad disappointing

Just like Toyota in India got into the mass car segment and introduced the...

Tue, Feb 10, 2015
With Tata's entry,Cardekho.com founders' lives come full circle

The Jain brothers' $300 mn-worth Girnar Software has really humble roots.

Mon, Feb 9, 2015
Renault's 'Captur' to take on Ford EcoSport, Maruti XA Alpha

French carmaker Renault is developing an even smaller sport utility vehicle...

Fri, Feb 6, 2015
A sneak peak into the Tata hatchback, Kite

Kite is reported to launch by mid-2015.

Thu, Feb 5, 2015
Tata Motors Q3 net down 25% due to poor home show

Tata Motors reported a 25.47 per cent decline in its net profit.

5 high tech gadgets from Hyundai to change the way you drive

We have already seen bigger names like Mercedes, BMW and Honda providing top...

Wed, Feb 4, 2015
Mercedes CLA vs Audi A3: Which one should you buy?

Mercedes CLA is the more appealing car to look at.

5 things that make Renault Lodgy special

It is likely to be priced between Rs 8 and Rs 12 lakh

Tue, Feb 3, 2015
Porsche launches 911 Targa at Rs 1.78 crore

Car comes in two variants - 911 Targa 4 and 911 Targa 4S.

Mon, Feb 2, 2015
Ford, Hyundai non-performers, Maruti cheers robust Jan sales

Maruti sold 191 units of SX4 sedan in January 2014.

Sat, Jan 31, 2015
'Air car' will likely debut in H2 of 2015

Cars running on air still on Tata Motors' radar

Fri, Jan 30, 2015
A peek into the New Ford Figo Hatchback

Figo will be powered by a 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine.

Thu, Jan 29, 2015
Mahindra raids auto part makers to counter fake products

M&M conducted raids across six auto spare part makers and sales outlets.

Maruti gears up for biggest ever launch bonanza

Currently, Maruti Suzuki has 14 car brands, but it has decided to expand...

Tue, Jan 27, 2015
The incredible journey of car makers in India

The total number of passenger vehicles (cars and utility vehicles) sold...

Maruti Suzuki Q3 net rises 18% to Rs 802 crore

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday reported 17.8...

Fri, Jan 23, 2015
Honda all set to race on Indian roads with these hot cars

Honda will launch 4 cars in India soon.

How Padmini helped Premier drive around hurdles

Pad was a moniker for the Premier Padmini, which became the jewel in the...

Thu, Jan 22, 2015
Tata Motors launches new hatchback BOLT at Rs 4.95 lakh

Tata Motors is banking on revotron engine to tap the petrol passenger car...

Mercedes launches CLA Class sedan at Rs 31.5 lakh

Mercedes-Benz on Thursday launched CLA Class sedan, priced in the range of...

Wed, Jan 21, 2015
INFOGRAPHIX: Nations that rule the global automobile market

lobal output returning to its medium-term growth rate of 4 per cent

Tue, Jan 20, 2015
Driving the dream: A gold-plated Lamborghini Aventador!

The Lamborghini Aventador is one of its kind and there isn't any other...

Revealed! Renault to launch another SUV smaller than Duster

The Stepway will have raised ground clearance, body cladding to add that...

Mon, Jan 19, 2015
Revealed! Maruti's new compact SUV

The design of the rear doors and C-Pillar for example seem inspired by the...

Tata Motors' next from Nano factory to take on Maruti Alto

Code-named Pelican, bigger hatchback with new petrol and diesel engines may...

Sun, Jan 18, 2015
NASA teams up with Nissan to develop self-driving cars

US space agency aims to start testing the first such vehicle by the end of 2015

Fri, Jan 16, 2015
Nissan launches Datsun Go+ at Rs 3.79 lakh

Nissan Motor India on Friday launched compact multipurpose vehicle Datsun...

Jaguar F-Type: Great performance, gorgeous looks!

The Jaguar F-Type not only looks drop-dead gorgeous but also has immense...

Thu, Jan 15, 2015
Too little too late, auto firms say on RBI rate cut

The RBI on Thursday lowered the benchmark repurchase rate to 7.75 per cent...

Wed, Jan 14, 2015
Ferrari makes a comeback in India

The company has appointed two dealerships each in Delhi and Mumbai.

10 mind-blowing cars you would love to drive!

The North American International Auto Show which completes 27 years,...

Tue, Jan 13, 2015
The best compact luxury sedan money can buy

Mercedes-Benz's first launch of the year is its most gorgeous looking and...

Mon, Jan 12, 2015
JLR sales up 9% in 2014, eyes over half million units in 2015

Jaguar Land Rover's global performance for the full year 2014 showed a...

Fri, Jan 9, 2015
Passenger car sales in India soar 15.26% in December

Sales of commercial vehicles rose 9.01 per cent to 51,000 units in December,...

Audi sets Indian roads ablaze as it races ahead of Merc

Audi sold 10,851 units last year, higher than Mercedes-Benz, which sold...

Thu, Jan 8, 2015
Audi sells record 10,851 cars in India

The company introduced many firsts in 2014, including introduction of...

10 most awaited cars coming to India in 2015

2015 will witness exciting new car launches that will prompt you to buy at...

Do it yourself: 8 tips to make your car cleaner

Do not try to clean the soap bathed sponge with water but squeeze the sponge...

Why BMW Mini's popularity is on the rise in India

The German luxury car manufacturer is quietly building on the legacy of the...

Wed, Jan 7, 2015
Ford plans easy Share-Car model in India

India is among the countries where US-based auto maker Ford has announced 25...

Price hikes not to affect sales, says Maruti Suzuki

With the government not continuing with lower excise duty beyond December...

Car makers offer airbags as standard before govt order

German car maker Volkswagen was the first company to offer airbags on all...

Audi's A7 drives itself from San Francisco to Las Vegas

The A7 comes with a built-in 3D video camera

Tue, Jan 6, 2015
Hyundai hikes prices; cheapest Eon to cost over Rs 3 lakh

Prices across all models starting from Eon to Santa Fe has been hiked in the...

General Motors, Maruti follow trend, hike car prices

General Motors India on Tuesday increased vehicle prices by up to Rs 61,000...

A self-driving concept car that can turn into a living room!

The F 015 luxury sedan concept, with its spacious cabin and lounge-like...

Mon, Jan 5, 2015
Buying a Honda Brio or an Amaze? Be prepared to pay more

Honda is still working on the quantum of price hike for its multi purpose...

Luxury car wars: Audi to launch 10 models to beat Mercedes

In response to Mercedes-Benz' new cars which it introduced in 2014, Audi is...

Sat, Jan 3, 2015
Labour unrest at Hyundai's supplier factory near Chennai

Hyundai said its production was not impacted because of the labour problem...

Jaitley promises more autonomy to PSU banks

Jaitley said there was a need for the banking sector to fund infrastructure...

Fri, Jan 2, 2015
Hot cars that ruled the Indian roads in 2014

Few car like BMW-M series and Audi RS7 were most popular in 2014.

Mercedes posts record sales in India during 2014

German luxury car maker Mercedes- Benz on Friday reported 13 per cent...

Maruti all geared to hitch a smooth ride in 2015

Maruti has improved its sales in the recent past.

Thu, Jan 1, 2015
Maruti, Hyundai, Toyota cheer bumper sales in December

Auto firms have reported a good jump in sales for the month of December

Wed, Dec 31, 2014
Hyundai posts record sales in India in 2014, crosses 4.1 lakh

Commenting on the company's performance, HMIL managing director and chief...

Tue, Dec 30, 2014
Govt takes off excise sop: Cars, SUVs to be costlier from Jan

In June, the new government led by Narendra Modi extended the excise duty...

Mon, Dec 29, 2014
5 top selling SUVs in 2014

The rough and tough image of SUVs is now being presented in a more...

Fri, Dec 26, 2014
New launches helped Honda record bumper sales in 2014

Riding on new launches, Japanese auto major Honda is set for over 62 per...

Hyundai Verna has oomph but is not the best-handling sedan

Verna is loaded with features, classy desing but handling could have been...

A wake up call for Indian carmakers

If carmakers don't explore innovations to improve safety, they could be...

Thu, Dec 25, 2014
Hyundai joins Maruti in 400,000 sales club

It plans to increase India sales by a tenth, helped largely by launches next...

Wed, Dec 24, 2014
Maruti to drive home a record; Sells more than 11 lakh cars

The previous best selling year was 2010 when Maruti managed to sell around...

Wheels on fire: Verna vs Rapid vs Vento, which car should you buy

Volkswagen has pitted Rapid and Vento againsts Hyundai Verna.

Mercedes GLA45 to dazzle on roads; comes at a slight premium

The Mercedes GLA45 AMG might be among the more affordable AMGs but is still...

Tue, Dec 23, 2014
Honda plans setting up car manufacturing plant in Gujarat

Honda Cars India approached the Gujarat government with a proposal to set up...

Datsun Go+: Fantastic drive, affordable but lacks few features

Datsun go + is a great car, offers superb mileage but lacks few features.

Mon, Dec 22, 2014
Soon, Hyundai to drive in next-gen Elantra to India

Hyundai Elantra is likely to give it tough to rivals like Renault Fluence...

How Tata Zest is taking on Honda Amaze

According to industry data, for two months, sale of the Zest (7,359 units)...

Fri, Dec 19, 2014
Tata Bolt is a hot hatchback to watch out for

The Tata Bolt is a well packaged hatchback with attractive interiors, space...

Thu, Dec 18, 2014
Honda City, Verna or Maruti Ciaz: Which is the best sedan?

The most fun vehicle to drive of the three is the Verna. It also has the...

A budget MPV from the Datsun stable

The Datsun Go+ is an extended Datsun Go with a third row of seats

Tue, Dec 16, 2014
Ford India recalls 20,752 units of EcoSport

The company will also check the reorienting wiring harness related to the...

Tata Motors to go easy on executive pay hike

Tata Motors estimates the new total remuneration for the current year, where...

Hot cars you would love to drive!

From high-performance cars and customised bikes to accessories and in-car...

ix25: Hyundai's HOT SUV that will rival EcoSport, Duster

The price is expected to be around Rs 10 lakh, at par with competition.

Mon, Dec 15, 2014
Get ready to pay more for cars this New Year

Hyundai Motor India will raise prices of its entire product portfolio in the...

Battle of the SUVs: Fiat Avventura takes on Ford EcoSport

The Italian stallion emerges as more desirable drive.

Fri, Dec 12, 2014
Here comes the fastest super Nano at Rs 25 lakh!

Calling it India's fastest hot hatch is a claim that the Super Nano fully...

Thu, Dec 11, 2014
Audi to launch 10 new models in India next year

German luxury car maker Audi plans to launch around 10 new models next year...

5 things to know about the upcoming Maruti SX4 S-Cross

It is expected to cost between Rs 8 lakh and Rs 10 lakh.

Wed, Dec 10, 2014
Maruti all set for a smooth ride on the back of new launches

Maruti is expected to post double-digit growth on product launches and good...

Tue, Dec 9, 2014
Lower fuel cost, excise duty relief propel car sales in Nov

Vehicle sales across categories registered an increase of 5.03 per cent to...

Mon, Dec 8, 2014
JLR launches new variant of Jaguar XF at Rs 45.12 lakh

JLR on Monday launched a new variant of Jaguar XF sedan for Rs 45.12 lakh

'Drink & drive' may now cost you Rs 15,000

The proposed Road Transport and Safety Bill, likely to be cleared by the...

Avventura, Cross Polo, Etios Cross: Which one is the best?

Three hatchbacks have been muscled up to offer a more adventurous driving...

Fri, Dec 5, 2014
Mercedes to launch pre-owned car brand in India

Mercedes-Benz on Friday said it will announce the launch of a separate brand...

Thu, Dec 4, 2014
Mercedes GLA 45 AMG: Has the MOST powerful 4-cylinder engine

It's also tough to find faults with car.

Wed, Dec 3, 2014
It's going to be an uphill drive for Manza

According to a senior Tata Motors official, the company is taking aggressive...

VW Vento diesel is the best automatic car in its segment

It offers all-round blend of performance, comfort and convenience with...

Tue, Dec 2, 2014
Faulty Ciaz? Maruti to repair car free of cost

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), the country's largest car maker, has...

5 super cool auto designs of the future

These concept vehicles were showcased at the recent Los Angeles Motor Show.

Mon, Dec 1, 2014
Faulty clutch: Maruti recalls 3,796 units of Ciaz

In April, MSI had recalled 1,03,311 units of its popular models -- Ertiga,...

Maruti, Hyundai record bumper sales in Nov, GM bucks trend

Maruti recorded 20 per cent jump in sales during November.

The illustrious journey of India's 5 best selling cars

Some cars that are emblematic of India's automobile industry will no longer...

Fri, Nov 28, 2014
Maruti assures to upgrade safety features if govt asks to do so

Maruti ready to upgrade safety features.

'Tatas might shift JLR units out of UK'

Meetings to break the deadlock have been planned.

Hyundai Eon vs Maruti Alto K10: The best entry-level car?

Eon wins in design and style. Alto is powerful and cheaper.

Thu, Nov 27, 2014
BMW launches M3 sedan @ Rs 1.19 cr, M4 coupe @ Rs 1.21 cr

Both the models would be available across the country as completely built up...

Upgrading car safety may cost Rs 12,000 cr to auto makers

Carmakers fear an increase of Rs 35,000-40,000 per vehicle for safety...

Tata gives Nano a 'twist'; will buyers go for it?

Market watchers believe Tata Motors' move to upgrade the Nano is a right...

Wed, Nov 26, 2014
Why is Tata losing out to rivals in steel, auto and power

In the domestic market, the Tata Group has lost ground in the passenger car...

Planning to buy a car? 7 tempting offers from Tata Motors

Discounts range between Rs 20,000 and Rs 80,000.

Tue, Nov 25, 2014
Maruti WagonR crosses 15 lakh unit sales mark

Maruti says, WagonR is one of the top 5 brands in India.

Mercedes launches new C-Class at Rs 40.9 lakh

So far in the first nine months of 2014, Mercedes Benz India has sold 7,529...

Mon, Nov 24, 2014
Maruti to drive in Wagon R Stingray automatic soon

With an AMT system, the car's price will no doubt increase, but it will also...

Sat, Nov 22, 2014
Ford India recalls 3,072 units of Fiesta diesel

As part of the new Central Motor Vehicle Rules, the government is framing a...

Fri, Nov 21, 2014
Fiat, Maruti, Tata in race to replace Kolkata's Ambassador cabs

The state transport department recently announced to give permit to 3,000...

Will this stunning Honda SUV ever come to India?

The HR-V will be an expensive buy for India

Hyundai to take on Mercedes, Audi with this gorgeous car

The car it not only the most powerful four-wheel in its segment but also...

Thu, Nov 20, 2014
The 10 best selling cars in India

Maruti Suzuki India's grip on the country's car market tightened in October...

Hyundai Santro: A journey of triumphs and tribulations

Hyundai's entry-level Santro still packs a punch but, flanked by spunkier...

BMW rolls out new Mini Cooper models in India

To meet the rising demand for its iconic brand Mini, German luxury carmaker...

Wed, Nov 19, 2014
Tata Bolt: The best hatchback in its segment

It is a good offering is its segment, and more what we understand it will be...

How the people's car was born and how it stayed that way

Today, Suzuki depends on Maruti for its place in the world

Tue, Nov 18, 2014
Mahindra recalls 2,300 units of Scorpio, XUV 500, Xylo

The exercise is in keeping with SIAM's voluntary code on vehicle recall

Toyota likely to bring more hybrid cars to India

The company is currently celebrating the first anniversary of its Camry...

Tata Motors fails to tap Zest success

Zest buyers are forced to wait up to six weeks for the automated manual...

New Merc C-Class: Perfect balance between luxury and performance

The new generation offering looks better inside out, carries more equipment...

After years of steady growth, Hyundai shifts gears in India

Currently, Hyundai has 400 dealerships and over 270 rural sales outlets...

Maruti YRA: The car that will take on Hyundai's Elite i20

First images of the model that can replace Swift.

Mon, Nov 17, 2014
Tata Motors shelves Nano diesel project

With deregulation in diesel prices, this variant does not make sense.

Maruti drives in limited edition Ritz Elate

The car comes with alloy wheels, body graphic, new stereo, and special seat...

Fri, Nov 14, 2014
Buyers line up at showrooms to buy Maruti's automatic cars

Two in every five Celerios being sold by Maruti are now equipped with the...

Thu, Nov 13, 2014
Honda may defer launch of Jazz to next year

The vehicle was launched in India in 2009 with a hefty price tag of over Rs...

5 gorgeous hatchbacks that will hit Indian roads in 2015

Compact car space is going to exciting times in the coming year.

Wed, Nov 12, 2014
IOC to automate all petrol stations in 3 years

Indian Oil till last month has automated more than 6,200 retail outlets and...

Tue, Nov 11, 2014
Maruti, Hyundai, Honda may hike car price

Popular new models like Maruti Ciaz and Hyundai Elite i20 are reported to...

New e-rickshaws on the roads soon

The ministry of road transport and highways on Monday launched a modified...

Skoda Rapid AT: No competitor can match its ride quality

It is simple yet appealing, well-built and provides excellent ride quality,...

Mon, Nov 10, 2014
Car sales dip 2.55% in Oct as festive purchases remain subdued

According to the data released by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers...

Mahindra plans 5 new vehicles to beat competitors

The new Scorpio came after a gap of 24 months since its last launch, during...

Volkswagen Polo GT TSI: The best petrol hatchback in India

it's the cheapest car in the country to get a dual clutch automatic gearbox,...

Hindustan Motors offers VRS to employees

The VRS notice was pasted on the gates of the company's Uttarpara unit by...

New Alto K10: India's cheapest automatic car

The AMT gear box may not seem like much of technology wizardry, but the...

Sat, Nov 8, 2014
Rolls-Royce launches Ghost Series II at Rs 4.50 crore

India is among the top five markets for Ghost model in the Asia Pacific region.

Fri, Nov 7, 2014
5 HOT SUVs coming to India in 2015

We can't wait to see Maruti Suzuki S-Cross and Hyundai ix25 hitting the roads.

Outlook for auto sector robust despite weak Oct volumes

Product launches to drive incremental volume growth for players such as...

Maruti plans to design, build its own car by 2017

In the next 2-3 years the company will pump in Rs 4,000 cr in product...

Thu, Nov 6, 2014
Quadricycles: Don't let corporate rivalry drive regulation

Those that are developing quadricycles from scratch say it will take them at...

Wed, Nov 5, 2014
Did your car FAIL safety test? Blame it on Indian laws

Manufacturers say they are complying with the rules and regulations laid...

Tue, Nov 4, 2014
Why Maruti has set aside Rs 4,000 crore

MSIL would also focus more on bringing out models with auto gear shift...

Maruti Swift, Datsun GO score 'zero' in safety test

These risks would be significantly reduced if the cars had to comply with...

Mon, Nov 3, 2014
Maruti launches new Alto K10 at Rs 3.06 lakh

It has a variant with automatic transmission that costs Rs 380,000.

Battle over norms for quadricycles takes a bitter turn

At present, there are many vehicles that weigh close to the proposed...

Sun, Nov 2, 2014
Maruti's newer cars to offer better mileage

Known for its fuel efficient vehicles, car market leader Maruti Suzuki India...

Sat, Nov 1, 2014
Festive season fails to cheer car makers, Oct sales subdued

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Mahindra failed to register significant growth.

Audi recalls 6,758 units of A4 sedan in India

The company will upgrade software in airbag control unit.

Fri, Oct 31, 2014
5 HOT cars launched in October

Prominent ones are Maruti's smoky Ciaz and Fiat's gorgeous Avventura.

Thu, Oct 30, 2014
Fiat Avventura: The MOST desirable crossover in India

The car is priced between Rs 711,000 and 987,000.

Don't panic if your car is recalled, here's what you can do

Customers would not have to pay for the additional repairs to their Brio,...

Wed, Oct 29, 2014
Maruti to launch the CHEAPEST automatic car in the world

The dealers have started accepting bookings for Rs 10,000.

Hyundai Santro, Chevrolet Spark to be off Indian roads soon

The Korean company has sold over 1.36 million cars and has exported 535,000...

Tue, Oct 28, 2014
Maruti launches new Swift; price starts at Rs 4.42 lakh

The company has sold over 12 lakh models of this car till date.

Mahindra readies Quadricycle to take on Bajaj's RE60

It is expected to be ready by 2017.

Mon, Oct 27, 2014
Honda recalls 2,338 Brio, Amaze, CR-V in India

The vehicles affected by the recall are manufactured between September 2011...

Mercedes drives in the gorgeous GLA 45 AMG

It goes from 0 to 100 kmph in 4.8 seconds!

Sat, Oct 25, 2014
Nissan to recall 9,000 units of Micra, Sunny models in India

The recall will cover cars manufactured between 2008 to 2012 that use safety...

Thu, Oct 23, 2014
Nissan rolls out premium version of Evalia

Nissan is confident that the new offering will make its customers feel special

Maruti to introduce 12 new products in India

The list includes compact SUV, mini SUV, premium hatchback and premium MPV.

Wed, Oct 22, 2014
Fiat launches mini-SUV Avventura at Rs 5.99 lakh

It's award-winning diesel engines is already part of many cars in India.

India formula behind Hyundai's new high

As other global car makers struggle in India to keep sales consistent, the...

MFs dig in for fight on Maruti's Gujarat plant

Eight months after India's largest car maker, Maruti Suzuki India, announced...

Tue, Oct 21, 2014
Duster AWD: The off roader goes where its competitors can't

The SUV got gorgeous and more muscular.

Swiping card to buy a car: Smart or risky?

You get a 45-day repayment window and reward points. But inability to pay...

DC Avanti to start deliveries from January 2015

May used Renault-sourced engine.

Mon, Oct 20, 2014
New Maruti Swift: More features, better mileage

Expected to launch by month-end.

5 cars from Paris Motor show that can soon launch in India

Will Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara see a second innings in India?

Prisoners at Tihar jail have a role in making Maruti Alto parts

She added 148 workers from Maruti Suzuki had been imprisoned for two years...

IT firms put up a poor show in Q2, all eyes now on auto, pharma

That resulted in a 50-basis point improvement in operating profit margins on...

Sun, Oct 19, 2014
Auto industry gives thumbs-up to deregulation of diesel

General Motors India Vice President P Balendran termed the decision as a...

Fri, Oct 17, 2014
Fiat to launch Avventura in India on Oct 20

Expected Price is about Rs 600,000 - 800,000.

New Mahindra Scorpio: Best SUV in its segment

For the price, it is also the best value for money car.

Wed, Oct 15, 2014
What your car REVEALS about your personality

It can give a peek into your personality.

Quiz: What your car colour SAYS about you?

Take this quiz to know the personality traits of cars owners.

Every second car sold in India is white in colour; here's why

Black is the least opted shade when it comes to buying a four wheeler.

Tue, Oct 14, 2014
Toyota launches updated versions of Etios, Liva

The All New Etios is designed to provide a true sedan experience

Twists and turns in M&M's incredible journey

On Reva, Mahindra says electric cars are an innovation that can disrupt the...

The TOP 5 rivals of Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

Will you ditch Honda City or Hyundai Verna for Maruti's latest offering?

Mon, Oct 13, 2014
Domestic car sales decline 1% in September

Sales of commercial vehicles rose 8.59 per cent to 56,140 units in...

Is Fiat Punto better than Hyundai Elite and Volkswagen Polo?

People have embraced these compact cars because they are not only well...

Sun, Oct 12, 2014
India may have to wait for automatic exchange of Swiss info

The Swiss Finance Ministry spokesperson recently confirmed that a meeting is...

Fri, Oct 10, 2014
Volkswagen to drive in compact sedan; will rival Dzire, Amaze

it will share the platform will Polo.

Tesla's new Model S is insanely fast, has 'autopilot' mode

it's the first all-wheel drive electric car.

Nissan launches special edition Terrano; starts at Rs 12.84 lakh

Only 450 units of the anniversary edition would be sold across the country.

10 gorgeous cars from Paris Motor Show coming soon to India

From Maruti to Honda, every big manufacturer has lined up launches in the...

Maruti counters unfair trade practices charges

Practice of opening bookings for cars prior to launch has been followed by...

Chinese consortium to set up e-vehicle hub in Sanand

May invest around $100 mn in setting up a 200-acre park

Daimler unveils an amazing self-driving truck!

The truck regulates its own speed and automatically finds the best route...

Thu, Oct 9, 2014
Maruti aims big in A3 plus segment with Ciaz

Maruti announced 10,000 pre-bookings for Ciaz of which 60 per cent was for...

The BEST James Bond cars of ALL time

None of James Bond movies are complete without beautiful women, hi-tech...

Riding to sunset: A spectacular 4-decade journey of Bajaj scooters

Scooters such as those from Kinetic Motors had become gearless by then and...

Wed, Oct 8, 2014
Switzerland gears up for automatic exchange of tax info

Switzerland has been perceived for long as a safe haven for alleged illicit...

Tue, Oct 7, 2014
Maruti to take on Honda, Hyundai sedans with Ciaz

Developed at an investment of Rs 620 crore (Rs 6.2 billion), the most on a...

Mon, Oct 6, 2014
Maruti launches its most-awaited car Ciaz at Rs 6.99 lakh

The car will rival Honda City, Hyundai Verna, VW Vento and Skoda Rapid.

Mercedes-Benz GLA: You can't find a BETTER looking SUV

It's in the looks department that Mercedes-Benz's new compact sports utility...

Luxury car operators gear up for big, fat Indian wedding season

Each year, at least 10 million Indians marry and the market is estimated at...

Honda, Hyundai put compact sedans in top gear

New campaigns rev up their marketing pitch, while new challengers such as...

Fri, Oct 3, 2014
Renault to enter used car biz in India; 2 new models in 2015

the two segments would be able to push the company's market share in India...

Car makers to have a smooth ride ahead

Bajaj Auto's margins are expected to expand 100 basis points, as volumes...

Wed, Oct 1, 2014
Nissan, Honda, Maruti record bumper sales ahead of Diwali

During September, Maruti said it dispatched 1,375 units of the...

Big mistakes that crashed Tata Motors' ambitious car dream

Many say Tata Motors has perhaps paid the price for being too ambitious.

Mahindra to launch this gorgeous XUV500 Hybrid next year

The company is also working on an automatic variant of the car/

Tue, Sep 30, 2014
Maruti to recall 69,555 units of Dzire, Swift and Ritz

The recall is only for the diesel variants of the three models. Out of the...

Mon, Sep 29, 2014
6 STUNNING cars Maruti will launch by March

Includes all-new versions of Swift and Swift Dzire.

General Motors begins vehicle exports from India

The company shipped the first lot of 140 units of its hatchback Chevrolet...

Fri, Sep 26, 2014
Car compare: How Mahindra Scorpio fares against Safari, Duster

Scorpio's All Wheel Drive variant is the cheapest.

Ambassador's journey: From 'wheels of India' to 'world's best taxi'

The Ambassador was a durable enough brand to outlive the licence raj.

Skoda launches new Rapid at Rs 7.22 lakh

The highlight of the Rapid facelift comes in the form of a new 1.5-litre...

Thu, Sep 25, 2014
Mahindra launches all-new Scorpio at Rs 7.98 lakh

It's built on an all-new platform and comes with contemporary styling.

Wed, Sep 24, 2014
Maruti Ciaz diesel: India's most fuel-efficient car

It may not have a bold design but it addresses the needs for comfortable and...

Renault launches Duster All Wheel Drive at Rs 11.89 lakh

The mileage of the SUV is 19.72 kmpl.

General Motors launches new Chevrolet Sail sedan and hatchback

Orice ranges between Rs 4.41 and Rs 7.64 lakh.

All-new VW Vento launched at Rs 7.44 lakh

The big feature is the introduction of the 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel...

Tue, Sep 23, 2014
Maruti launches special edition Wagon R Krest

Auto maker is giving extra accessories in the existing model.

Lamborghini Huracan launched in India at Rs 3.43 crore

Gallardo successor hits 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds.

6 hot car launches in September

With festive season around the corner, automakers are launching their best...

Mon, Sep 22, 2014
The highest selling cars in India; Maruti tops

Country's largest car-maker Maruti Suzuki India continues its dominance on...

All you need to know about the new Mahindra Scorpio

The car will launch on September 25

Why diesel cars still make sense

The price differential between diesel and petrol has narrowed. But there are...

Fri, Sep 19, 2014
Car compare: Audi A4 takes on BMW 3 Series

Bimmer loses out when it comes to ride quality.

Thu, Sep 18, 2014
Analysts bullish on Tata Motors despite JLR blip

JLR volumes could hit million units by 2019, stock trading at discount to...

Premiums, fuel price squeeze diesel car sales

According to a report by rating and research agency CRISIL, it now takes six...

Wed, Sep 17, 2014
7 reasons why Maruti Ciaz is better than other sedans

Unlike other Maruti cars that have seen the light of day, the Ciaz has the...

Tue, Sep 16, 2014
Will the new Skoda Yeti have buyers in India?

Skoda has made extensive changes to the styling of the Yeti.

Made in India! Jaguar XJ launched at Rs 93.24 lakh

The petrol powered luxury saloon, which is being made at the company' Pune...

Car makers pin hope for a smoother ride ahead

Buoyed by strong sales, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Honda have scaled up...

Mon, Sep 15, 2014
'Refreshed' Ford Figo launched @ Rs 3.87 lakh

The new look Ford Figo will have smoky stealth finish exterior styling...

Factors that helped Honda's turnaround

In this industry, a company's strategy needs to be adaptable in order to...

Buying a car? 7 things your dealer may hide from you

A car buyer must study various offers available while buyinga car

Honda Mobilio: For those who want a stylish and spacious MPV

Honda's Mobilio is a multi-purpose vehicle that, while being functional,...

Sat, Sep 13, 2014
Car makers eye festive season to revive fortunes

Car makers are cautiously optimistic, even as two-wheeler firms are clearly...

Fri, Sep 12, 2014
Audi Q3 Dynamic launched at Rs 38.40 lakh

The athletic silhouette with the dynamic flat rear window signalise urban...

Mercedes-Benz launches new E350 at Rs 57.4 lakh

Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz launched an upper-end variant of its flagship...

General Motors chief reveals her plan to make it big in India

Barra says GM is working on putting out the right products here because it...

Thu, Sep 11, 2014
GM boss meets Modi, plans to launch 40 new cars

US-based General Motors plans to launch 40 new products in international...

Why the govt should give greater autonomy to public banks

Control over PSU banks is what is allowing the government to drive this scheme.

Wed, Sep 10, 2014
Audi A3 sedan - Maiden wagon in it's league!

Audi, currently, holds the crown of 'Numero-uno' luxurious automaker in the...

Festive offers on the GO for Nissan's Datsun

The company has a joint manufacturing facility at Oragadam set up with an...

Domestic car sales up 15.16% in Aug

Total sales of commercial vehicles were down by 5.59 per cent to 48,473...

Mon, Sep 8, 2014
Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG: Beauty with a beast's heart

The Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG's biggest strength is that despite its uber...

Suzuki sells more than 4 million cars globally, half in India

According to information available on the company's website, Swift, which...

Fri, Sep 5, 2014
Hyundai Eon, Datsun GO or Alto K10: And the best car is...

The 1.0-litre Hyundai Eon takes on the Japanese rivals in its segment, the...

Toyota's festive bonanza: Innova LE for Rs 12.90 lakh

Exteriors of Innova always charm the onlookers but this new version has...

Thu, Sep 4, 2014
PHOTOS: A handmade Lamborghini Diablo from a Chinese garage

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Speed bump or smooth drive? What lies ahead for the auto sector

For an industry which saw sales shrinking in 2013-14, this is hope indeed.

Maruti to start paying royalty to parent company in INR

MSI expects the royalty paid to parent Suzuki Motor Corp to come down...

Hyundai launches Grand i10 SportZ Edition @ 5.11 lakh

The Grand SportZ Edition will have features as Diamond cut Alloy wheels,...

Wed, Sep 3, 2014
Maruti eyes top slot in mid-sized sedan segment with Ciaz

Having learnt lessons from the past with Baleno and SX4 models, the company...

Tue, Sep 2, 2014
Maruti to open bookings for Ciaz from Sep 3

Seeking to make a mark in the big car segment, the country's largest car...

Polaris Slingshot: Part car, part motorcycle, all excitement

The race car is three wheels of pure awesomeness.

Mon, Sep 1, 2014
Auto companies post mixed results

Exports in August were up 10.3 per cent to 12,472 units from 11,305 units in...

Costly sedans run out of steam

High-end mid-sized sedans, comfy SUVs and entry-level luxury models steal...

Datsun Go: Affordable with exceptional legroom

Nissan's affordable hatchback, especially made for India, also has a good...

Fri, Aug 29, 2014
Top automobile firms to invest Rs 11,500 crore in Maha

These companies had threatened to leave Maharashtra and invest in other...

Thu, Aug 28, 2014
5 hot cars launched in August

The market for compact cars has become really cut-throat.

BMW launches new X3 at Rs 49.9 lakh

German luxury carmaker BMW on Thursday launched the updated version of its...

BMW launches new X3 at Rs 49.9 lakh

German luxury carmaker BMW on Thursday launched the updated version of its...

Maruti plans big launches, new SUV to rival Renault Duster

Car marker leader Maruti Suzuki India is looking at nearly doubling the...

Best car? VW Polo beats Maruti Swift, Punto Evo

The German car maker has the best engine along with great driving dynamics.

Wed, Aug 27, 2014
Indo, Pak auto parts makers join hands to boost trade

With the Indo-Pak dialogue in tatters and the respective armies exchanging...

Tue, Aug 26, 2014
5 BEST SUVs you can buy under Rs 10 lakh

The hottest cars in the most popular segment.

5 best SUVs you can buy under Rs 10 lakh

Everyone has an eye over this segment which contains some of the most...

India's e-vehicle dream crashes

If the drop in sales over the past two years is anything to go by, India's...

Maruti Ciaz: 6 things you should know about the hot sedan

The car maker is betting big on the Honda City rival.

Maruti Ciaz: 6 things you should KNOW about the HOT sedan

The car maker is betting big on the Honda City rival.

India's e-vehicle dream crashes

If the drop in sales over the past two years is anything to go by, India's...

Competition panel slaps Rs 2,545 cr fine on top carmakers

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday slapped a penalty of Rs...

Mon, Aug 25, 2014
Land Rover to develop intelligent self-learning car

Using artificial intelligence techniques, Jaguar Land Rover self-learning...

Will the new Fiat Punto Evo strike the right chord?

It's 2014 now, and Fiat dares to dream again -- it is on the cusp of...

Fri, Aug 22, 2014
Toyota Etios Cross: It's spacious and very masculine

It's also unbelievably smooth to ride.

Thu, Aug 21, 2014
5 HOT cars launched in August

Buyers are now spoiled for choice.

Wed, Aug 20, 2014
Tata Motors to launch 2 car models every year till 2020

The company, which on Wednesday launched its compact sedan Zest in the NCR,...

Auto stocks find favour with fund managers

Automobile sector accounts for the third-highest equity mutual fund...

Ford Fiesta: Offers 25.01 kmpl mileage; great driving experience

But will it sell?

Tue, Aug 19, 2014
Tata Zest is a better car than Maruti Dzire

It has better styling, more appealing interiors, higher equipment, much more...

Test drive: A ride in Google's amazing driverless car!

Self-driving cars could appear on roads by the end of this decade.

Ford EcoSport achieves 1 lakh sales milestone

The company, which had launched the model last year, has so far sold more...

M&M offers professional valuation of used cars

Promoted by conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra, Autoinspekt, a cloud-based...

Mon, Aug 18, 2014
FDI in automobile sector drops 85% in April-May this year

The other sectors where inflows have declined include pharmaceuticals ( $680...

10 awesome mini-SUVs that should come to India

The country has an insatiable hunger for such crossovers.

Cheapest Merc to cost about Rs 27 lakh in India now!

The quantum of price increase would be up to 2.5 per cent depending upon the...

Sun, Aug 17, 2014
Bajaj Auto hikes wages by up to Rs 10,000 per month

After months of negotiations and intermittent unrest impacting production,...

Fri, Aug 15, 2014
New products at Maruti may mean lower royalty for parent Suzuki

The long awaited product is likely to be launched early next year.

Thu, Aug 14, 2014
Tata Zest has the best features in its class

This could be make or break product for the company.

Hyundai Motor clocks rise in domestic market share

The petrol versions of the car are priced between Rs 5,05,000 and Rs 6,66,000.

Police cars around the world that will BLOW your mind

Some police departments are equipped with cars that only billionaires can...

Plans to roll out new car from Sanand plant: Tata Motors

Company says that this is a long-term plan as it continues to evaluate options.

Wed, Aug 13, 2014
Can Tata Zest beat its rivals Maruti Dzire, Honda Amaze?

The car, the cheapest in its category, will compete against the Maruti...

Tue, Aug 12, 2014
Tata Motors launches stylish sedan Zest at Rs 4.64 lakh

Tata Motors on Tuesday has launched the stylish sedan Zest at a starting...

Mon, Aug 11, 2014
Hyundai stops car exports to Europe from India

The move will result in around 25 per cent reduction in overseas shipments...

Tata Motors net profit more than triples on strong sales

Tata Motors, part of the $100 billion Tata conglomerate, said consolidated...

Hyundai launches Elite i20; price starts at Rs 4.9 lakh

The car made its debut in India.

Fiat Punto Evo is more spacious than VW Polo, Maruti Swift

Except for Hyundai i20 Elite, the car gives a tough competition to rivals.

Fri, Aug 8, 2014
5 things you need to know about Hyundai Elite i20

It has refreshing new design and feature rich interior.

Cars celebrities are crazy about

Audi Q7 SUV and Range Rovers are the sought after

100,000 Honda Amaze cars in 16 months!

Honda entered the diesel car segment with the Amaze and it became fastest in...

Thu, Aug 7, 2014
Audi launches A3 sedan@ Rs 22.95 lakh

The company is betting big on the new model to stretch its leadership in the...

Wed, Aug 6, 2014
10 stunning SUVs and crossovers coming SOON to India

Maruti to launch SX4 S-Cross while Hyundai will drive in ix25.

Quiz: Can you identify cars that your neighbours drive?

Here are headlights and grills of 15 cars that you see on road regularly....

Automakers gear up for ethanol-blended petrol

To curb petrol import costs, the NDA government is pushing for a 10% ethanol...

Tue, Aug 5, 2014
Why Honda has halted production of City in India

The company said it will resume production of the car that is being rolled...

Fiat launches compact car Punto Evo @ Rs 4.55 lakh

Fiat Group Automobiles India President and Managing Director Nagesh...

Honda Mobilio bookings cross 10,000 in one week

The company said if the bookings kept pouring, it would have to plan a...

Mon, Aug 4, 2014
The new Mercedes-Benz AMG is a cracker on the road

The Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG is easily the most attractive four-door coupe...

Hyundai Elite i20: All you wanted to know about the new car

The automaker will have the global debut in India.

Honda Mobilio vs Toyota Innova: Which is a better buy?

Is Honda Mobilio better than Toyota Innova? Find out...

Sat, Aug 2, 2014
First-time, rural buyers drive sales for Maruti

Even as good days continue to elude the economy at large, they seem to have...

Fri, Aug 1, 2014
Market slide a cause of concern, says Mistry

Cyrus Mistry in his second appearance as chairman of Tata Motors tried to...

New Nissan Sunny: A value for money family car

But will it change the carmaker's fortune?

Fiat Punto EVO: It has better ride quality than Swift, Polo

It will be prices between Rs 506,000 and Rs 775,000.

Honda Mobilio, Tata Zest can give Maruti a tough challenge

There are signs of Maruti taking Honda Mobilio seriously.

Thu, Jul 31, 2014
5 reasons WHY Honda Mobilio is BETTER than Maruti Ertiga

The newly-launched car is aggressively priced for the feature it offers.

Audi RS5: At Rs 1.23 crore, it's still priceless

it's the ultimate driving machine

Maruti Suzuki Q1 net up 20% at Rs 762 crore

The company said its cost reduction and localisation initiatives, growth in...

Wed, Jul 30, 2014
5 EXCITING cars launches in August

Fiat, Maruti, and Tata are all set to drive in their best vehicles.

Mon, Jul 28, 2014
Mercedes Benz India sales up 25% in H1 2014

Significant contributor to this growth has been the flagship S-Class sedan...

Tata Zest has AWESOME features that competitors can't match

It has climate control, daytime running lights and projector headlights.

Jaguar Land Rover forced to slash prices in China

Prices of the Range Rover V8, Range Rover Sports V8 and Jaguar F-Type will...

Fri, Jul 25, 2014
Maruti Ciaz: All you need to know about the Honda City killer

It will be launched this Diwali.

Thu, Jul 24, 2014
BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid is a real mean machine

It can go from 0 to 60 kmph in just 6.2 second.

Wed, Jul 23, 2014
The Rs 1.11 crore Porsche Macan now in India

The new SUV will be available in two variants - the Macan Turbo and the...

Year's biggest car launch: Honda drives in Mobilio at Rs 6.49 lakh

promises a mileage of 24.2 kmpl.

Mercedes CLA 45 AMG: Incredibly fast, stunningly beautiful

Comes to India for Rs 68.5 lakh.

Chrysler recalls older Jeep SUVs for ignition switch issues

Of the recalled models, 649,900 are in the United States, 28,800 are in...

Tue, Jul 22, 2014
Tata Zest petrol has the BEST engine ever made by the company

Car maker has started accepting bookings for Rs 21,000.

Maruti leads among the top 10 cars in India

These cars were most appreciated on India s roads.

Sustainable auto turnaround still months away

Paris-based international advisory firm Mazars predicts four per cent growth...

Mon, Jul 21, 2014
Black money: OECD unveils automatic info exchange framework

In a major development in the fight against black money, multilateral...

Soon, smart car seats to alert sleepy drivers!

The dangers of falling asleep while driving may soon become a thing of the...

Fri, Jul 18, 2014
Tata Zest: The cheapest automatic diesel car in the country

To be priced between Rs 6 - 7 lakh.

Thu, Jul 17, 2014
Tata Motors revving up its domestic business

Favourable response to launches, recovery in CVs will aid growth.

Volkswagen goes local in India to cut costs, lift sales

Five years after entering India, VW has captured just 2.1 per cent of the...

Wed, Jul 16, 2014
Honda India recalls 1,338 units of Accord, CR-V

Honda Cars India is recalling a total of 1,338 units of its premium sedan...

2014 VW Polo facelift launched at Rs 4.99 lakh

VW India has launched the Polo facelift in the country with prices starting...

5 BEST selling cars of all time

They have lasted for decades with no sign of drop in their sales.

Tue, Jul 15, 2014
Maruti Suzuki launches limited edition of Ertiga

The car will be priced up to Rs 805,000.

Volkswagen to invest Rs 1,500 cr in India

German carmaker Volkswagen plans to invest Rs 1,500 crore in India over the...

2014 Nissan Sunny: A TOUGH competitor to Honda City

The car has impressive mileage and is extremely spacious.

After a slow start, car sales to consolidate at 4% in FY15

Says the automobile sector would grow double digit in Asia's third largest...

India's TOP 10 selling cars

The dynamics are changing as the sales pick up.

Mon, Jul 14, 2014
Honda Mobilio: The amazing mini-SUV that will blow your mind

All you wanted to know about the biggest car launch of the year.

How Jaguar plans to strike it big

Understated earlier, JLR is spending on its brand recall to prepare for the...

Fri, Jul 11, 2014
Tata Motors global sales down 10.4% in June

Sales of commercial vehicles declined 24.51 per cent in June to 31,384 units...

Positive consumer sentiment could drive auto industry

Higher disposable incomes, rural push and infra push to boost auto sector

Thu, Jul 10, 2014
FM proposes greater autonomy to public banks

A large part of this fund would be raised through public offers made to...

Wed, Jul 9, 2014
Mahindra recalls 23,000 units of Scorpio Ex variant

Homegrown auto major Mahindra & Mahindra is recalling around 23,000 units of...

Petrol or diesel: Which car should you buy?

It all depends on many kilometres would you clock in a month.

Domestic car sales rise 14.76% in June

The total two-wheeler sales in June rose 12.99 per cent to 12,61,589 units.

Mon, Jul 7, 2014
Now, Manchester United editions of Beat, Sail for football fans

The launch of Manchester United limited editions of Chevrolet Beat and SAIL...

Automobile dealers seek tax sops in Union Budget

According to FADA, automobile retail trade and service industry comprises a...

Sun, Jul 6, 2014
Tata Motors to launch Zest, Bolt cars this quarter

Both will be powered by the company's Revotron 1.2-litre turbo-charged...

Sat, Jul 5, 2014
Tata Motors poised for change: Mistry

Tata Motors Chairman Cyrus Mistry said the company was poised for an...

Fri, Jul 4, 2014
Tata Motors to launch models regularly till 2020

The company is also working on various other measures such as enhancing...

Grand i10 breaks sales record; hits 1-lakh mark in 10 months

Hyundai Grand i10 is the fastest growing car in India, says the company.

The TOP 5 car launches of this year

Awesome four wheels that are available at your nearest showroom.

Thu, Jul 3, 2014
Tata Motors shareholders reject pay proposals of 3 executives

The proposals that entailed doling out higher pay packets - beyond the...

Nissan launches Sunny @ Rs 7.29 lakh

Nissan had launched Sunny first in the Indian market in 2011.

Wed, Jul 2, 2014
Mercedes-Benz launches 2014 edition of CLS 350

Mercedes-Benz has launched the 2014 edition of its luxury sedan CLS 350 in...

Tue, Jul 1, 2014
Auto sector posts mixed results

The company said its domestic sales rose by 31.1 per cent during the month...

How Nissan plans a comeback in India

The Japanese car maker, however, has quite a distance to cover before...

Road ahead will be a tough one for Skoda

One of the dozen marques owned by Europe's largest automaker, Volkswagen,...

Mon, Jun 30, 2014
Totally bizarre and WACKY vehicles

People go lengths to customise their vehicles. Here are some that will blow...

The BEST electric car in the world to launch in India soon

It can go from 0 to 100 in mere 4 seconds.

Sat, Jun 28, 2014
Hyundai offers special discount to govt employees

Hyundai Motor India has started a scheme to give central and state...

Thu, Jun 26, 2014
BMW launches X5 diesel at Rs 70.9 lakh

Initial deliveries of the all-new BMW X5 in India will commence by June as...

The 5 best SUVs in India

The cars that every man dreams of.

Wed, Jun 25, 2014
Excise duty concession on auto, consumer goods to continue: FM

The factory gate duty on SUVs stands at the reduced rate of 24 per cent as...

How Merc is wooing first-time luxury car buyers

Priced at Rs 25-26 lakh (Rs 2.5-2.6 million) and launched a year ago, more...

These cars can SAVE you thousands in fuel cost every month

Fuel-efficiency is an important factor that car buyers check before buying a...

Tue, Jun 24, 2014
Hyundai may hike prices if excise duty rises before Budget

The auto industry body has been lobbying hard with the government for...

Mon, Jun 23, 2014
5 EXCITING car launches in the next FEW months

Honda, Tata, Nissan have lined up amazing vehicles.

Fri, Jun 20, 2014
Why Mahindra Scorpio is Modi's favourite car

Discover why PM did his entire election rallies in the desi SUV.

Thu, Jun 19, 2014
Ford launches Fiesta sedan @ Rs 9.29 lakh

The 2014 Ford Fiesta will be available in three options -- Ambiente, Trend...

Maruti commissions solar power plant at Manesar factory

The 1MW solar power plant has been set up at an investment of Rs 10.3 crore...

5 things to know before you test drive a car

This exercise precisely tell you how good the vehicle is.

Wed, Jun 18, 2014
17 SLEEKEST and most FUTURISTIC cars ever designed

Concept cars from the 1930s to the 21st century.

Hyundai i20, Maruti Swift better watch out; Honda Jazz is here

The car will be priced aggressively compared to its rivals.

Tue, Jun 17, 2014
The 5 BEST cars you can buy under Rs 10 lakh

From sedan to utility vehicles, you can get really cool deals in this price...

Mahindra enters affordable housing with 2 projects

Through the newly created business vertical Happinest, MLDL will launch two...

DC Avanti: A Ferrari rival for just Rs 30 lakh

Dilip Chhabria's sports car is set to be launched this Diwali; first year's...

Mon, Jun 16, 2014
Renault launches Scala special edition @ Rs 10.51 lakh

The Scala is powered by a 1.5 litre diesel engine and 1.5 litre petrol engine.

Auto sector discusses issues with Commerce Min

In the 2012-13, car sales in India fell 6.69 per cent, which was the first...

Beware! 40% of auto parts sold are fake

ACMA has estimated the value of fake spare parts in the after-market at Rs...

Vendors trim output as Tata shuts Nano plant for 3 weeks

In 2013-14, Tata Motors produced 21,358 Nano models against the plant...

Thu, Jun 12, 2014
These green cars are sure to make you drool!

A look at some awesome electric cars that are pollution free and easy to...

Wed, Jun 11, 2014
Toyota recalls another 650,000 vehicles for airbag flaws

Carmakers, including Toyota, Honda, Nissan Motor Co and BMW, in 2013...

Maruti Swift, Hyundai i20 TAKE ON their closest rivals

Six cars slug it out for supremacy.

Hyundai's hydrogen fuel-cell car makes US debut

The hydrogen-powered vehicle is available for lease in Los Angeles and...

How automated trading has driven the Sensex

Share of volumes through computer-generated algorithmic orders rising fast,...

Weak monsoon rains could hurt auto sales

Weak monsoon rains could have a negative impact on India's automobile sector...

Tue, Jun 10, 2014
'Make inspection regime mandatory to prevent car fires'

Tampering with electrical fittings of a car, subjecting it to improper...

Domestic car sales up 3.08% in May

Total sale of vehicles across categories registered a growth of 13.22 per...

Toyota rides on upgraded models to regain market share

The company aims to contribute a sizeable portion of the Indian passenger...

5 AWESOME cars launched in June

The month saw two special editions from Mahindra and Chevrolet.

Mon, Jun 9, 2014
'Maruti's Gujarat plant deal adds to operational complexity'

The proxy advisory firm's latest comments come within days of Maruti saying...

10 Made-in-India cars that are sold worldwide

Increasingly, more companies are making cars in the country and exporting...

Fri, Jun 6, 2014
Maruti may save Rs 10,500 crore by not investing in Gujarat

The amount would depend on the time period that would elapse from the start...

Mahindra launches XUV500 Sportz at Rs 13.85 lakh

The variant adds features such as 'Sportz' decals, alloy wheels with red...

IMAGES: Narendra Modi chooses BMW 7 Series as his official car

Safety features include an on-board fire-fighting system, an emergency exit...

GM launches Spark limited edition @ Rs 3.99 lakh

The car is powered by a 1-litre petrol engine.

Thu, Jun 5, 2014
Merc launches India-made S Class diesel at Rs 1.07 cr

German car-maker Mercedes Benz on Thursday rolled out the locally made...

The last ride: Why the nation still LOVES Ambassador

The car is unforgettable for its low-maintenance, reliability, and space.

Why car recalls are not considered a stigma in India

Tata Motors twice fixed faulty parts of the Nano.

Wed, Jun 4, 2014
Incredible speed: World's 12 fastest cars!

Hennessey Venom GT is the world's fastest car.

Tue, Jun 3, 2014
Scorpio's ride on the Modi wave

Since its launch back in 2002, the Mahindra Scorpio has never had to...

Mon, Jun 2, 2014
Maruti, Hyundai sales up in May as new govt brings hope

The phenomenal success of Xcent, Grand and Santa Fe increased volumes...

New Tata Aria: Most comfortable car in its segment

Ride quality is the car's biggest forte, and it glides over most potholes...

Soon! Renault's limited edition Duster @ Rs 9.9 lakh

India is among the top five countries, which contributes significantly to...