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The man who spurred India's auto industry is dead

Osamu Suzuki, the man who took a risk and bet on India when no one else believed in...

Sensex rises 226 pts on buying in bank, auto stocks

From the 30 blue-chip pack, Mahindra & Mahindra, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finance, Tata...

EVs and beyond: Auto industry's journey for 2025

Traversing from being just vehicle manufacturers to mobility solutions providers amid...

Zomato m-cap pips that of Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto

Food delivery and quick commerce (qcom) service application (app), Zomato, now...

Toyota expects high growth momentum to continue

Amid slowing volume sales among India's major automakers, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM)...

Will Skoda's New SUV Kylaq Make It big?

The company is eyeing sales of 8,000 units per month for the Kylaq, which starts at Rs...

E2W firms to boost service network

Players like Ola Electric, Ather Energy, Kinetic Green and BGauss are introducing...

Coming Soon: MG Cyberster With Scissor Doors

The MG Cyberster is set to be India's fastest roadster.

Auto sales up 11.21% in Nov riding on 2-wheeler demand

Retail sales of vehicles across categories in India grew by 11.21 per cent at...

Cars to cost more from January

Prices of various car models -- ranging from entry-level hatchbacks to high-end luxury...

M&M renames new EV brand BE 6e as BE 6

Mahindra & Mahindra on Saturday said it has decided to rename its new electric vehicle...

Are You Ready For The Mahindra BE 6e?

Mahindra Electric's latest offering, the BE 6e, is not just an electric vehicle, it's...

MG Cyberster EV To Debut In India In January 2025

The Cyberster is currently sold in the UK for about Rs 63 lakh and is expected to be...

Car sales drive up thanks to wedding season, rural buy

Auto majors report positive sales figs for November.

HMSI launches Activa in electric avatar

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) on Wednesday forayed into the fast-growing...

Ola Electric rides into gig segment

With India's gig economy projected to double in size, reaching over 10 million workers...

Luxury automakers hike prices up to 3% amid high costs

Amid mounting inflationary pressures, escalating material costs, and rising...

Mercedes Benz classics take over Mumbai's streets!

The 11th edition of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally in Mumbai on Sunday featured...

Ola Electric may lay off 500 staffers in major rejig

Ola Electric is conducting an restructuring exercise which is expected to affect over...

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 its...

Festive demand helps PV wholesales rise marginally

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

Are You Ready for Kia's New SUV?

Kia India Unveils Sketches of Its Revolutionary new SUV

Maruti Suzuki eyes two-fold jump in exports

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

Maruti Suzuki PV production down 16% Y-o-Y in Oct

Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India cut production of its passenger cars by 16 per...

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

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

Maruti, Hyundai report muted sales in October

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

Deferred tax drags down Honda FY24 profit by 53%

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

Automakers On Luxe Top Gear To Woo Buyers

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

Hyundai is 5th most valuable auto firm by mcap

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

Hyundai falls nearly 6% post listing

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

Auto exports from India rise 14% in Apr-Sep period

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

IPO-bound Hyundai raises Rs 8,315 cr from investors

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

Will China's Loss Be India's Gain In EV Race?

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

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 affordable...

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 monthly...

PV inventory at record high; auto retail sales dip 9%

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

LML owner sues Bajaj Auto over 'Freedom' trademark

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

Motown in slow lane: Sales of top 3 automakers down

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

Tata Motors-Spinny tieup makes upgrade to EV easier

The company has the largest car park in EVs in India, estimated to be around 170,000...

Kia Sonet: A Facelift for an Urban Favorite

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

Can Renault India turn around its fortunes?

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

Exports demand may put pressure on Bajaj Auto shares

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

'Hybrid vehicles are an intermediate solution'

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

JSW MG to launch 4 luxury cars

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

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 has been...

JSW MG bets on EV revolution with bold Windsor pricing

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

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 diesel and...

Tamil Nadu's EV ecosystem expands in 2024

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

Why Hyundai Is Not Worried as Car Demand Slows

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

Ford will use Chennai manufacturing plant for exports

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

Ford Motor in talks with TN to restart production

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

Steel recycle mandate for automakers on the anvil

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

How Maruti plans to deliver Affordable Tech

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

What drove Toyota Kirloskar profit 3x in FY24

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 4,787 crore...

Kia tops Fada customer index in mass-mkt space

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

The Rs 9.99 lakh midsize SUV coupe Curvv launched

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

Automakers Gear Up For Festive Season

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

Auto sales decline for 2nd consecutive month in August

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

Scrap old cars, get 3% discount on new

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

New Thar ROXX Is A Visual Treat!

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

Thar ROXX Launch: A Night to Remember

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

Auto, IT stocks boost Sensex by 150 points

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

Maruti to launch Made in India SUV Fronx in Japan

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

New Force Gurkha Conquers The Rough And Tough

This, my friends, is the ultimate off-road champion, gloats Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

All That You Wanted to Know about Tata Curvv

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

PV inventory surges even as auto retail sales rise

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

Metal, auto, IT stocks drag Sensex down by 886 points

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

Maruti, Hyundai sales drop due to weak demand in July

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

Metal, power, auto shares help Sensex gain 286 points

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

Maruti Suzuki profit jumps 47% in Q1

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

Independence Day Debut For Mahindra Thar Roxx

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

Vol outperformance, results factored into Bajaj Auto

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

Auto PLI scheme gets Rs 67,690 cr investment proposals

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

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

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

Automobile retail sales up 9% in April-June: FADA

Automobile retail sales increased 9 per cent year-on-year in June quarter FY25 with...

Mercedes-Benz mulls assembling more EVs in India

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

Automobile exports from India rise 15.5% in Q1

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

Q1 auto sales cross 10-lakh mark for first time

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

Why Tata Motors and Mahindra cut SUV prices

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

Automakers Slash Prices To Boost Sales

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

How Mercedes plans to woo rich Indians

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

PV sales in June skid 7% on heatwave woes

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

Which cities will see big demand for EVs?

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

'Aim to make India core in global energy revolution'

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

Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

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

'FAME must include tractors and LCVs'

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

Passenger vehicle sales up 4% in May

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

Passenger vehicle sales skid in May

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

Varanasi, Detroit, Venice to host Toyota's initiative

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

Large order book, EV demand drive Sona BLW growth

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

Ina first, JLR to produce Range Rover in India

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

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 close at...

Tata Motors' upsides may sputter on demand worries

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

M&M shifts to high gear with Rs 37K cr investments

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

Mahindra's 3XO A Game Changer in Compact SUV Segment

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

M&M's growth engines roar to life

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

Top 6 Auto Brands Sold 92% Cars

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

India's automobile retail sales surge 27% in April

Total vehicle retail sales in India rose 27 per cent year-on-year to 22,06,070 units...

Like Suzuki, Kubota aims to make India its global hub

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

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 47.8 per cent...

Tesla's India factory plan may materialise in 2025

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

Tata Motors: Analysts still upgrading the stock

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

Tesla begins formal talks with govt

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

Sensex rallies 599 pts on buying in banking, auto shrs

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

Rajasthan enters fray to attract Tesla India plant

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

FPIs jettison FMCG, auto shares in March voyage

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

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 2024 was a...

Domestic PV sales soar to record high of 42 lakh units

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

11 EV makers get EMPS nod

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

Ola Electric sees momentum continuing post record Mar

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

Maruti's growth mantra: Turbocharging product range

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

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

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

Auto component makers to gain from new EV policy

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

VW aims to drive in 15% sales growth this year

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

Sensex ends up 105 points; metal, auto shares shine

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

New scheme for EVs may put global majors in fast lane

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

EV makers lukewarm to new subsidy scheme

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

Govt nods EV policy; min investment fixed at $500 mn

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

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

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

Tata Motors may drive out of Sensex, Nifty

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

'Strong growth in electric vehicles has slowed down'

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

SUVs continue to steer demand in auto sector

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

New rules bring cheer to vintage car owners in India

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

Robust demand helps auto retail sales surge 13% in Feb

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

Tata Motors to demerge passenger, commercial biz

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

Strong SUV demand brings cheer to India's motown

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

Hero MotoCorp losing rural 2-wheeler market share

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

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 year to...

'It is not about EV vs hybrid, but cutting emission'

Maruti Suzuki chairman RC Bhargava has said that reducing carbon emissions does not...

India one of the toughest mkts for Uber: Khosrowshahi

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

IT, auto stocks push Sensex over 500 points

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

Harley, Triumph give Enfield a tough ride

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

Tax Payers, Please Read This!

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

Sensex surges 376 points; auto, IT shares advance

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

After brisk start, EV penetration loses steam in FY24

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

Tax poser in the way of Hyundai local arm listing

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

Jan sees double-digit growth in PV sales

Domestic passenger vehicle wholesales rose 14 per cent year-on-year to 393,074 units...

Rs 15 Trillion In Taxes Comes Via...

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

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 models...

Two factors that drove PV sales to record high in Jan

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

Tata Motors shifts into high gear with JLR at wheel

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

'The more we automate, the more...'

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

Kinetic Luna back after 2 decades, in e-avatar

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

TaMo drives past Maruti as most-valued auto firm

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

Ola's valuation slashed by another 29% to $1.88 bn

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Bajaj confident to try 2-wheelers running on CNG

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

How AI Is Transforming Auto Manufacturing

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

Classic Legends charts revival plan; eyes Asean mkts

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

TaMo rides high on JLR volume, margin expectations

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

Bajaj Auto's m-cap surpasses Rs 2 trillion-mark

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

Hyundai plans to enter EV segment early 2025

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

You will have to shell out more to buy a Maruti

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

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

Mercedes-Benz India is aiming to post double-digit growth in sales volume during 2024...

Tata Motors begins production at new Sanand plant

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

BMW India races to new peak for luxury car sales

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

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

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

Motown sees double-digit growth in 2023

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

Rs 26,400 cr on the cards for FAME-III

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

Smaller electric 2-wheeler players may not hike prices

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

PLI scheme for auto sector extended by a year

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

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 in 2023,...

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 essentially aimed...

Ola Electric files for IPO, a first by Indian EV firm

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

Nov brings cheer to motown; PV wholesales grow 4%

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

Tata Motors creates record; Nov saw highest ever sales

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

E2W sales likely to breach 1 million mark in 2024

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

Lamborghini's Revuelto sold out in India, globally

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

Rapido drives cabs into Uber, Ola lane

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

Auto retail sales soar to record high in Nov: FADA

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

Automakers extend support to customers in TN, Andhra

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

Govt junks Tesla's demand for special sops

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

Auto retail sales at record high of 37,93,584 units

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

Maruti, M&M, Audi to hike prices in January

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

Trends in consumer spending: Auto shines, FMCG trips

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

Coming Soon: More Auto Exits From India

Of the 15 car manufacturing companies in India, eight have a market share of below 2...

Sensex ends in red amid sell-off in auto, commodity

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

Ola Electric scooter sales cross 2 lakh units in 2023

TVS has emerged as a big challenger and is the only other company which crossed the 1...

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 year-on-year...

Market share and margins to take the wheel for Maruti

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

Three-wheelers dominate Indian roads, sales above 100K

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

Passenger vehicle sales soar to record high in Oct

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

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 the...

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

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty on Friday reversed their six-session losing...

From Merc to Audi, carmakers churn out luxe experience

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

North trails South in electric scooter sales

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

Is the Scorpio Classic still relevant in 2023?

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

Green mobility: Hybrid vehicles take a lead in India

At a time when consumers increasingly embrace green mobility solutions, it is not...

Auto: Product mix, commodity tailwinds to aid margins

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

Maruti Suzuki eyes higher growth, market share gains

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

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 (Y-o-Y) to...

Eco-friendly mobility: Hybrid vehicles take lead

At a time when consumers increasingly embrace green mobility solutions, it is not...

Domestic passenger vehicle sales up 2% in Sep: SIAM

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India increased by 1.87 per cent year-on-year to...

MF managers favour select banks and auto stocks

HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank remained among the top mutual fund (MF)...

Sensex jumps 567 points on gains in financials, auto

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

TVS, Bajaj Close the Gap With Startups in EV Segment

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

'Need to make Auto Exports a national mission'

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

Steel firms prep for festivals, expect demand to rise

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

Renault gets the Urban Nights to our roads

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

EV sales zoom past 1 million in 2023

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

Telco, auto, tech help mkts hit fresh lifetime highs

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

Tesla may source components worth $1.9 bn from India

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

Six airbags won't be mandatory for cars: Gadkari

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

PV dispatches to dealers up 9% in August: SIAM

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

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 in the next...

Ministry scraps human safety tests for EV batteries

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

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 presence...

TVS Motor revs up with strong outlook

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

Automobile retail sales see 9% growth in August: FADA

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

Prototype of 1st BS-VI-compliant flex-fuel car is here

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

PLI scheme for auto sector extended by 1 yr to FY28

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

'We want to grab market share from TVS'

'Our expectations are that we will be able to double our market share from 14-15 per...

'We will reinvent motorcycle category for the world'

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

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

Seven electric two-wheeler companies have suffered a cumulative loss of over Rs 9,000...

Hyundai global boss pushes EV credentials in India

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

Maruti to issue preferential equity shares to Suzuki

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

Maruti: Buyout impact, margin worries may cap gains

The stock of the country's largest passenger vehicle maker, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL)...

India poised to become export hub for Citroen

French carmaker Citroen will launch its C3 Aircross Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) in...

Auto retail sales log 10% growth in July: FADA

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

Maruti, Hyundai record single-digit growth in July

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

Electric two-wheeler registrations recover in July

Even though electric two wheeler (e2W) companies saw a slight recovery in July of 12...

Tata Motors applies for PLI benefits for Tiago EV

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

Price hikes, lower input costs to aid auto firms' Q1

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

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Tata to invest £4 bn to build EV battery plant in UK

Tata Group on Wednesday announced an investment of 4 billion pounds (about Rs 42,500...

Wild ride for auto stocks so far in FY24

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

Automobile retail sales rise 10% in June: FADA

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

Maruti, Hyundai post single-digit rise in Jun PV sales

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

Motorcycle to CVs: Eicher Motors stock cruising along

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

How FAME scheme changes impact EVs' fortunes in India

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

Invicto: Maruti set to drive into Rs 20+ lakh segment

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

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

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

PV wholesales rise 13.54% in May at 334,247 units

Domestic passenger vehicle wholesales grew by 13.54 per cent in May to 3,34,247 units,...

Motown vrooms to record sales in May

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

Markets snap 4-day rally; auto, bank stocks fall

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

Only 41% of EVs FAME II scheme target achieved

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

Sensex, Nifty rise on gains in metal, auto stocks

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

Auto sales on growth track riding on demand for SUVs

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Thursday reported 10 per...

Tata Motors: Brokerages upgrade earnings estimates

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

'Semiconductor chip prices are up 50%'

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

Factors that will drive volume gains for Eicher Motors

The stock of two wheeler maker Eicher Motors was the highest gainer among BSE 100...

Auto dealers' body seeks cut in GST on two-wheelers

Automobile dealers' body FADA on Thursday sought a cut in GST on two-wheelers from 28...

Tesla may be revving up interest in India, again

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

Rural gains can help Hero MotoCorp turn the corner

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

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 13% in April: Siam

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

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 phased manner...

Mahindra and Mahindra gears up for EV play

Analysts have predicted a 23 per cent volume growth for the auto segment between FY22...

No diesel cars in cities with 10 lakh population?

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

Passenger vehicle retail sales dip 1% in April: FADA

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

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, registrations in...

Can Jaguar Land Rover Meet its EV Target by 2030?

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

Electric 2-wheelers take on heavy industries dept

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

Don't see growth in small car segment: R C Bhargava

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

Maruti Suzuki Q4 net rises 42% to Rs 2,671 cr

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

GST authorities quiz auto dealers on fake invoicing

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

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

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

Two-wheelers likely to reverse volume underperformance

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

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 RS model...

EVs Star At Shanghai Auto Show

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

Market share of Maruti, Hyundai slipped in FY23

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

Volkswagen's ID.7 Electric Sedan Debuts

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

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 in 2022-23...

Mercedes-Benz India's female customer base doubles

Sales of Mercedes-Benz in the country have jumped by 36.67 per cent to 16,497 units in...

Automobile retail sales up 14% in March

Automotive retail sales saw a 14 per cent rise in March on a year-on-year (YoY) basis,...

Street cheers auto volume data amid chip concerns

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

Green mobility: CNG vehicle sales are up 82% in 5 yrs

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

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 vehicles, with...

Why EV makers are flocking to Tamil Nadu

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

Chip shortage may derail automakers FY24 plans

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

Sensex gains 115 pts helped by auto, banking stocks

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

Maruti, Hyundai, Tata Motors report best-ever sales

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

'India has far exceeded our expectations in EVs'

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

Automobile companies expect demand to mute in FY24

'In FY23, PV sales are expected to end the year at a record 3.8 million units, up 26...

Honda's EV roadmap: First 2 e-scooter models a year

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

Labour pains for Hyundai buyout of GM's Talegaon unit

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

India's green targets need deep e-vehicle penetration

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

Improving outlook, upgrades to boost auto cos

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

PV dispatches record best-ever Feb performance: SIAM

Indian automakers dispatched nearly 2.92 lakh passenger vehicles, the highest ever for...

Mercedes-Benz to increase prices by Rs 2-12 lakh

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

Non-metros snapping up electric scooters

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

Auto retail sales see double-digit growth in Feb

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

Maruti Sold 584,126 Cars In Rural Markets

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

Why electric two-wheelers missed the 1 mn sales target

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

Tata Motors bags largest EV fleet order from Uber

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

Small cars not finished, but certainly won't be cheap

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

Maruti eyes top slot in SUV space by FY24

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

Apply for Maharashtra licence in 3 weeks, SC to Uber

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

Renault-Nissan to roll out 6 new models including EVs

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

Commercial vehicle sales may grow 9-11% in FY24

Domestic commercial vehicle sales volume is expected to grow 9-11 per cent in FY24...

Ola unveils 5 electric motorcycles; launch in 2024

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

Maruti share in Suzuki revenue jumps to 40.9%

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

Auto retail sales rise 14% in Jan: FADA

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

Maruti to roll out first EV in FY24, five more by FY30

Maruti will launch its first electric vehicle (EV) in the next financial year (FY24),...

Tata Motors swings into profit after 7 quarters

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

More Women Buy Luxury Cars In Post-pandemic Shift

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

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 Maraimalai...

Survey finds rise in people opting for e-vehicles

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

Tata Motors confirms delisting from NYSE

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

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 European...

EV makers seek extension of FAME II in Budget

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

Greaves Mobility joins e-scooter war with Primus

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

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

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

Why luxury carmakers will see quicker EV transition

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

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 analysts, as...

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 market,...

Maruti hikes prices by around 1.1% across models

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

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

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

Ashok Leyland's telematics is a next gen solution

According to reports, by last year, the company has helped its customers save 15 per...

KIA Police Car At Auto Expo 2023

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

Passenger vehicle sales rise 23% in Dec quarter

Passenger vehicle wholesales rose 23 per cent year-on-year in the December 2022...

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 vehicles...

Gadkari urges automakers for more safety features

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

Maruti Suzuki unveils SUVs Jimny and Fronx

Maruti Suzuki on Thursday unveiled two new products -- Jimny and Fronx -- in India 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 'The New...

Auto Expo 2023: Electric vehicles steal the limelight

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

Big electric two-wheeler makers will skip motor show

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

Electric two-wheeler sales zoom past 550K this year

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

Vehicle retail sales jump 15% to 2.11 cr units

Retail sales of overall vehicles in India grew by 15.28 per cent to 2,11,20,441 units...

Top Carmakers See Double-Digit Export Growth

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

Maruti Suzuki logs 28% rise in exports in 2022

Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday reported a 28 per cent rise in exports at 263,068 units...

Maruti Suzuki's production falls 18% in December

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

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 lakh units...

Kinetic to start producing electric version of Luna

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

Uniform tax on small, big cars is bad news: Bhargava

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

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 across...

'Nearly 100% of 2-wheeler mkt will shift to EVs'

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

Automobile retail sales soar to record high in Nov

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

Maruti recalls 9,125 cars to fix seat belts' defects

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

Toyota Kirloskar recalls around 1K units of Hyryder

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

Tata Motors may hike car prices from Jan

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

E-scooter race: TVS, Bajaj all charged up

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

Maruti Suzuki to hike vehicle prices from January

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

Electric vehicle makers' supply chain dilemma in India

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

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

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

Markets end in red; auto, finance stocks weigh

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

'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 FY23 but...

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

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

Harley rides with Hero for 'most affordable' bike

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

Hatchback sales lose momentum in India

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

M&M to sell controlling stake in Peugeot Motocycles

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

Festive fervour puts auto retail sales in fast lane

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

Sensex revisits 61K on gains in auto, energy stocks

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

Maruti Q2 turaround could boost auto sector stocks

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

Ola Electric will miss its production target

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

India's CV sales volume to reach close to 1-mn units

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

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

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

Record sales drive Maruti Suzuki Q2 net over 4-fold

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

Diesel car cost likely to rise by nearly Rs 80,000

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

Record 5.4 lakh vehicles sold during Navratri: FADA

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

Stricter emission norms may mean higher car prices

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

'Most Merc models in India to be EVs by 2030'

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

30% of two-wheelers will be electric by 2030: Study

India will have 30 per cent of its two-wheeler industry turning electric by 2030 as...

Automobile retail sales rise 11% on festive fervour

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

Selling in banking, auto shares pull markets down

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

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 first...

XUV400: Nexon EV's Fun-Fast Competitor

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

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 21% in Aug

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

Banking, IT, auto stocks lift Sensex by 659 points

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

'Tighter seat belt rules work better than alarm'

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

Automobile retail sales rise 8.31% in August: FADA

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

Tata Motors rolls out India's first CNG-powered truck

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

Ford offers final severance package for Chennai staff

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

Now get the business class experience in Tata cars

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

Auto sales in fast lane on easing chip shortage blues

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

'Maruti will fight to get back to 50% market share'

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

Lamborghini goes full throttle on Tier-I, -II cities

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

BYD to drive in maiden e-SUV by end of 2022

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

Mercedes launches first all-electric luxury sedan

The first all electric Mercedes AMG launched in India

Sensex climbs 257 points as bank, auto shares shine

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

Ola to unveil one of India's 'fastest' cars

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

Maruti launches new generation of small car Alto K10

Alto, the Maruti brand synonymous with small cars, introduced the new generation K10...

Time ripe to enter electric 4-wheeler space: Mahindra

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

Ola to launch first electric car by 2024

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

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 11% in July

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

Tata Motors to acquire Ford's Sanand plant

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

Carens is another arrow in Kia's packed quiver

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

Maruti Suzuki Q1 net profit rises to Rs 1,036 cr

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

SEE: First Drive of the All New Scorpio N

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

Maruti eyes pole position in SUV segment: MD Takeuchi

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

BMW X4 lords over other cars on the road

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

Sensex gains 345 points at close; FMCG, auto shine

Benchmark BSE Sensex rebounded by 344 points while Nifty closed above the 16,000 level...

Uber acknowledges 'mistakes'; says it's a changed co

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

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

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

PV sales up 40% in June on better chip supply

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

SUVs drive Hyundai India's diesel model sales

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

Sales of passenger vehicles grow in June

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

Foxconn may set up EV manufacturing unit in India

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

Jeep's comeback vehicle Meridian lacks the bite

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

The Big Daddy of SUVs at Rs 11.49 Lakh!

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

Markets rebound nearly 1% on gains in auto, IT stocks

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

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 have agreed...

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 near...

Auto sector poised for double-digit growth in FY23

While commercial vehicles are expected to benefit from strong replacement demand, the...

Volkswagen's Virtus bets big on the sedan segment

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

Will Tamil Nadu govt step in to rescue Ford workers?

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

Ford India lines up 'non-negotiable' severance package

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

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 set to spend...

PV wholesales jump over two-fold to 251,052 units

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

Volkswagen to focus on premium cars, avoid hatchbacks

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

E-scooter growth stagnates after meteoric rise

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

Tata Motors to supply 10,000 XPRES-T EVs

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

Automobile retail sales in slow lane in May: FADA

Retail sales of passenger vehicles grew last month but the sales of two-wheeler and...

Ford India workers' protest on severance pay continues

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

What made Ford pull the plug on its EV PLI?

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

Despite chip shortage, automakers see robust sales

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

India's entry-level cars lose steam; buyers wait

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

Tata Motors signs MoU for Ford India's Sanand plant

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

Retrofitted EVs: Indian jugaad that's cheap and clean

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

Hindustan Motors in talks with European co for EVs

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

Revealed: The All-New Scorpio N

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

Uber announces new measures for better experience

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

Maruti to invest Rs 18k cr in Sonipat plant

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

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 Nexon EV Max...

Ford drops plan to manufacture EVs in India

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

See: New Range Rover Sport's epic drive up a dam!

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

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

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

Maruti Suzuki has a plan to regain SUV market share

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

Tata Motors launches Nexon EV MAX at Rs 17.74 lakh

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

Tata Motors unveils the stunning e-concept Avinya

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

E-scooter sales slow down as global chip woes continue

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

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 base of...

Pix: The stunning Jeep Meridian is here!

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

2-wheeler stocks may enter fast lane on recovery hopes

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

No electrifying effect from government's EV push

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

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 to...

MG Motor, BPCL in JV to boost EV charging infra

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

Why Ola decides to recall 1,441 units of S1

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

Maruti looks to ride SUV wave to capture over 50% mkt

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) will keep consolidating its existing product line-up,...

Gadkari gets tough with EV companies

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

Maruti launches new version of XL6 at Rs 14.55 lakh

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

Nissan pulls the plug on Datsun in India

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

Electric three-wheeler: Can Bajaj Auto become king?

In a fragmented electric three-wheeler market where no company has more than a 10 per...

Maruti hikes vehicle prices by up to 1.9%

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

Honda unveils City e:HEV sedan; launch next month

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

Passenger vehicle sales dip nearly 4% in March: Siam

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

20 e-scooters of Jitendra EV catch fire in transport

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

Tata Motors plans to ramp up EV production

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

Consumer appliances, auto cos hoping for a bounty

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

Maruti, Bajaj Auto clock highest-ever exports in FY22

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

Auto sales jump 13% in FY22

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

Retail sales of EVs zoom over three-fold in FY22

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

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 aims at...

Tata Motors to export its EVs to mature auto markets

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

Slavia is Skoda's big bet on the sedan segment

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

Tata Motors unveils CURVV, its latest eSUV concept car

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

Passenger vehicle retail sales dip 5% in March: FADA

Domestic passenger vehicle retail sales in March declined by 4.87 per cent to 271,358...

Maruti aims to sell 6 lakh CNG units in FY23

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

Tata Motors, Kia post highest-ever sales in March

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

How safe are India's electric scooters?

The government-appointed expert committee, which probes incidents of Ola Electric's S1...

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

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

How Ukraine war has put India's automakers in a fix

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

Maruti boss brushes aside concerns on EV project

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

Tata Motors to hike prices of commercial vehicles

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

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 technology and...

Smaller cars ceding ground to bigger, pricey models

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

'Auto is an extremely attractive bet'

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

Suzuki to invest Rs 10,445 cr for manufacturing EVs

Speaking at the forum, Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) representative director and...

Lexus gears up to drive in EVs to India

Having established its presence in the country, luxury carmaker Lexus is now looking...

Auto Expo to be held from January 13-18 next year

The next edition of the country's leading automobile show, the Auto Expo, will be held...

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 next five...

Analysts see more pain ahead for auto firms

What has hit sentiment further is a draft proposal by the government to increase...

Automobile dispatches dip 23% in February

Automobile dispatches from factories to dealerships across the country declined 23 per...

Volkswagen bets on Virtus to gain mkt share in India

Amid a rush of sport utility vehicle sales, Volkswagen is betting on its premium...

Kia Carens: Made by an Asian company for Indian roads

High ground clearance, a wide cabin and tall stance all mean that the Carens glides...

Tata Motors cements its No. 1 position in SUV market

The Tata group flagship has sold more sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the domestic PV...

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, priced at...

Chip shortage continues to hurt; car sales dip 8%

Domestic passenger vehicle retail sales declined eight per cent in February as the...

Tata Motors adds the Kaziranga range to its SUVs

So what's special about the Kaziranga range? Rajesh Karkera and Hitesh Harisinghani...

The $8.5 billion TVS Group splits to grow

The $8.5 billion TVS Group received final approval for a family resettlement on...

Kodiaq, Skoda's brand-new luxury SUV, stands tall

Suspension that has fully acclimatised to Indian roads and handles potholes and bumps...

FMCG and consumer durables may see fall in demand

The biggest headwind to the consumption story in FY23 is a sharp decline in government...

Ford Motors among 20 auto firms shortlisted for PLI

Ford, which had announced to quit the Indian market last year, said it was exploring...

As chip woes continue, PV sales dip 8% in Jan

Passenger vehicle dispatches from factories to dealers in India fell 8 per cent in...

Auto, metal, banking stocks lift Sensex by 67 points

Maruti was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 4 per cent, followed by...

To get sops, Tesla must manufacture in India: Govt

Making it clear that relaxations will not be provided to US-based electric vehicles...

Audi's 3 mantras to set it apart from the competition

Audi's strategy seems to point to pushing technology to directly connect with...

Audi launches new version of SUV Q7 at Rs 79.99 lakh

German luxury carmaker Audi on Thursday launched a new version of its flagship SUV Q7...

Here comes a CNG vehicle you will love to drive!

Rajesh Karkera and Hitesh Harisinghani set out to test drive the new CNG versions of...

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 volumes-when...

Lessons Tesla can learn from Apple to enter India

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Tata Motors drives in CNG trims of Tiago, Tigor

Tata Motors on Wednesday forayed into the CNG segment with the launch of Tiago and...

Tata Motors to hike passenger vehicle prices

Tata Motors on Tuesday said it will increase prices of its passenger vehicles by an...

Realty, auto stocks drag Sensex down by 550 points

Equity benchmark Sensex plunged by 554.05 points on Tuesday, tracking deep losses in...

Sensex edges higher on gains in auto, energy stocks

Ultratech Cement was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, surging nearly 3 per cent,...

Min 6 airbags to be made mandatory in select vehicles

The Centre will make it mandatory for carmakers to provide a minimum of six airbags in...

Passenger vehicle sales slide 13% in Dec on chip woes

Passenger vehicle dispatches from factories to dealers declined 13 per cent to the...

Tesla still sorting challenges with Indian govt: Musk

US-based Tesla is working through a lot of challenges with the government to launch...

2022 will see carmakers fight it out for top SUV slot

Market leader Maruti Suzuki is putting finishing touches to its plan of finding its...

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 units this...

Chip shortage continues to haunt automakers

Passenger vehicle retail sales in India witnessed an 11 per cent year-on-year decline...

Relaunched Honda Amaze looks like a brand new car

It's a zippy, well-engineered ride that offers comfort, quality, low cost of ownership...

Sales of Maruti, Hyundai down; TaMo, M&M gain

Passenger vehicle market leaders Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai on Saturday reported a...

Kia to stay away from sedans and hatchbacks

South Korean automaker Kia Motors says it will look to be a premium only brand and...

PV makers stare at earning loss of Rs 2K cr in FY22

Passenger Vehicle makers are likely to see their cumulative earnings at an operating...

Automakers in India gear up to launch affordable EVs

India's electric mobility goal, which has so far been riding on two wheels, is all...

Cars24 raises $400 mn in funding, valuation up 83%

Cars24, an e-commerce platform for pre-owned vehicles, on Monday said it had raised...

SoftBank-backed Ola raises $500-mn term loan

IPO-bound mobility platform Ola, said it has successfully raised $500 million via a...

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 over the...

Ola Electric commences deliveries of S1 scooters

Ola Electric on Wednesday said it has commenced deliveries of its S1 scooters. The...

Passenger vehicle industry to grow at lower 8-11%

Ratings agency ICRA on Wednesday revised downwards growth forecast for the domestic...

After discontinuing it in 2020, Audi brings back A4

And it feels entirely different when compared to all its earlier avatars, observes...

Jio-bp, Mahindra sign MoU for EV

A joint venture of Reliance Industries Ltd and BP of the UK on Wednesday said it has...

Mercedes, Audi to hike prices to offset risingcosts

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

Maruti Suzuki to hike vehicle prices from January

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

Fully charged up over Ola's electric scooter

It takes a while to get used to the constant and instant supply of power that is the...

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, followed...

Skoda Slavia deliveries to start from Q1 of 2022

Stylish, sleek, a coupe-like sedan with generous amount of space is what the Slavia is...

Rs 200 cr penalty: Maruti gets relief, but with rider

Appellate tribunal NCLAT on Monday stayed the Rs 200 crore penalty imposed by the...

Tata Motors knocks out peers in SUV ring

Tata Motors, India's third largest passenger vehicle maker, took pole position in the...

Chip shortage delays Ola Electric scooter deliveries

Ola Electric is moving the delivery for the first batch of its electric scooters to...

For automakers, this festive season was the worst

Automobile retail sales in the country fell 18 per cent year-on-year in the 42-day...

Kia plans to drive in MPV in Q1 next year

Automaker Kia India is looking to strengthen its product portfolio as it gears up to...

Audi Q5 is a 'luxury crossover'

While the Q5 is a light driving car that feels like you can easily fling it over and...

Maruti aims to drive in more CNG trims

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) plans to drive in CNG trims across its product range as it...

PV dispatches drop 27% in Oct on chip woes

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India declined by 27 per cent year-on year in October...

'All of BMW's electric models will come to India'

'The global semiconductor shortage has inadvertently provided an imm­ense fillip to...

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 quality and...

Maruti to bolster SUV presence; plans new models

The company, which already has around 66 per cent market share in the hatchback...

Oil PSUs to set up 22,000 EV charging stations

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and two other public sector oil firms will install 22,000...

Mahindra & Mahindra plans to launch 16 EVs by 2027

Homegrown auto major Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday said it plans to launch 16...

Chip woes: Pre-owned car sellers see brisk business

Even as the semiconductor shortage has limited the demand for new cars, the pre-owned...

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, even as the...

Auto sales skid in Oct; Tata Motors, M&M buck trend

Leading carmakers Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai witnessed a double-digit drop in sales in...

We eat OATS for breakfast: Rajiv Bajaj

As a 75-year-old septuagenarian, Bajaj Auto has adapted itself as a nod to...

High petrol, diesel: Maruti to widen CNG portfolio

With rising petrol and diesel prices driving up demand for its CNG vehicles, the...

Maruti Suzuki to launch EVs only after 2025: Bhargava

Maruti Suzuki India will launch electric vehicles in the country only after 2025 as...

Chip shortage bites; Maruti Q2 net dips 66%

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday reported a 66 per cent...

Banks process nearly 2 mn e-mandates for auto-payment

Nearly two million e-mandates for recurring payments have been registered with banks...

Chip woes dent festive mood for auto firms

The first leg of the 35-day festive period, which ended with Dussehra, failed to bring...

Mahindra XUV700 deliveries to begin from Oct-end

The deliveries of petrol variants will start from October 30 while that of diesel...

Ola's COO and CFO to exit firm amid its IPO plans

Mobility company Ola's chief financial officer Swayam Saurabh and chief operating...

Pleased as Punch with Tatas' latest SUV

I was not expecting to be impressed by the Tata Punch. But my drive proved me wrong,...

Maruti to convert website into car financing platform

India's largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), is focused on getting 50 per...

Chip woes: Passenger vehicle sales drop 41% in Sep

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India witnessed a decline of 41 per cent year-on year...

Mahindra XUV700 sets series of new Indian records

Four XUV700s entered the challenge and all four recorded over 4000 km in 24 hours,...

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 build quality...

Tata Motors to raise $1 bn in passenger EV biz

Homegrown auto major Tata Motors on Tuesday said it will raise $1 billion (Rs 7,500...

Don't sell China-made EVs in India: Gadkari to Tesla

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said he has asked US-based Tesla several times...

Mercedes-Benz India posts nearly 100% sales growth

German premium car maker Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday reported nearly 100 per cent...

Carmakers stare at 500,000 units of booking backlog

Ahead of the peak festive season, India's passenger vehicle makers are staring at a...

Tata Motors reveals sub-compact SUV Punch

The Punch's pricing will be revealed only on October 20, the day of its launch.

Chip shortage pulls down PV sales in September

The global semiconductor shortage hit passenger vehicle sales in September, with major...

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, there will...

Mahindra to open bookings for XUV700 from October 7

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Thursday announced the opening of bookings for its premium...

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 that's what...

Toyota to hike vehicle prices by up to 2% from Oct 1

Automaker Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Tuesday said it will increase prices of its...

How chip shortage is impacting automakers, others

Time was when you turned on your car's ignition, all that happened was that the...

Toyota to stop selling Yaris in India

The company had launched the Yaris in May 2018 at a price range of Rs 8.75 lakh and Rs...

FADA seeks govt support over payment for Ford dealers

Automobile dealers' body FADA has urged the government to formulate a task force to...

Why is India A Graveyard For Auto Cos?

India is a market for low-priced cars with low running costs. The global majors don't...

From Ford to Harley, why US automakers failed in India

Besides their country of origin, General Motors, Ford Motor and Harley-Davidson have...

What Auto Sales Tell Us About Economy

Retail sales of cars are back to January 2018 levels in August 2021. Two-wheeler...

Retro-styled Harley-Davidson soon in India

Leading two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp is going full throttle to launch a...

Taigun can be segment killer, if priced aggressively

Volkswagen's new SUV is set to lock horns with half a dozen rivals, says Pavan Lall.

Ola sold e-scooters worth over Rs 600 cr in a day

Ola co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal on Thursday said Ola Electric sold scooters worth over...

Rs 26,058 cr PLI scheme for auto, drone sectors okayed

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a Rs 26,058 crore production linked incentive...

Qualcomm's chips to power Ola's electric scooters

From powering mobile devices, US chip designer Qualcomm has tied up with Ola Electric...

Force rolls out Gurka 2021 with all-new features

The Gurkha 2021 is built on a ground-up modular architecture platform with an all-new...

Bumper-to-bumper cover for new vehicles not mandatory

Bumper-to-bumper insurance cover for new vehicles will not be mandatory as suggested...

Tesla plans fully-owned retail outlets in India

Palo Alto-based electric carmaker Tesla has initiated talks with the government on the...

What works for 'updated' Tata Tigor EV, what doesn't

At a time when fuel prices across the country are going through the roof with no sign...

What Tesla must do to get tax concessions in India

The heavy industries ministry has asked US-based electric car major Tesla to first...

Website glitch delays Ola's e-scooter sale to Sep 15

Ola Electric's technology team is working hard to iron out the technical kinks that...

Pandemic sees first-time car buyers take the wheel

First-time buyers of cars and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have made a comeback,...

Ford dealers staring at huge loss: FADA

Ford dealers in India are staring at huge losses with the automaker deciding to shut...

Ford to shut India plants; to sell only imported cars

US auto major Ford Motor Co will shut its two manufacturing plants in India and will...

Bumper-to-bumper insurance to make cars dearer by 50K

If the court order is implemented, it will lead to an increase in the insurance outgo...

Automakers staring at lacklustre festive season

Automobile dealers' body FADA on Tuesday expressed concern that the chip shortage...

MG puts its bets on smaller cars for Indian market

The MG Motor India management is focused on scaling up and launching smaller cars to...

Chip shortage may spoil the party for carmakers

For automakers, the festive season is about raking it in through ramped up sales and...

Maruti Suzuki hikes vehicle prices by up to 1.9%

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday said it has...

Mini Convertible, maximum joy

Zippy and comfortable, the Mini Convertible is a perfect car for short jaunts, but...

Maruti recalls 1.81 lakh cars; its largest till date

The country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Friday said it is...

Chip woes: Mahindra warns of 20-25% production loss

For Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), which has just started executing a comeback strategy...

Why foreign car-makers are betting on track car models

Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini are some marquee badges that have...

Except Maruti, Aug has been a good month for camakers

Passenger vehicle majors like Hyundai, Tata Motors, M&M, Toyota Kirloskar and Honda on...

Chip shortage: Maruti Suzuki to cut Sep output by 60%

India's biggest car maker Maruti Suzuki said on Tuesday that its vehicle production in...

Tata Motors launches Tigor EV @ Rs 11.99 lakh

Tata Motors on Tuesday launched its second electric vehicle -- Tigor EV, catering to...

Fee for Bharat Series vehicles can be paid in tranches

The owner can pay registration fee for two years and the other amount in instalments...

Maruti Suzuki to hike prices across models from Sep

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Monday said it will hike prices...

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 government for...

Tata Motors to launch mini SUV Punch this Diwali

Homegrown auto major Tata Motors on Monday said it will launch its mini SUV Punch in...

Mercedes launches an 'electrified' coupe at Rs 2.07 cr

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Monday launched its all-new performance car...

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 increase the...

XUV700 is a powerhouse hiding under a gentle beast

Is the XUV700 just a facelifted XUV500 or is it a completely new breed in the vast...

The latest BMW 5 is like Jackie Chan!

It has get-up-and-go and is possessed of immense agility, observes Pavan Lall.

Tata Motors unveils Tigor EV; sales start from Aug 31

Tata Motors on Wednesday unveiled Tigor EV, its second electric model in the personal...

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...

Auto-debit bounces dip as financial stress eases

In an indication of easing financial stress among borrowers, the number of...

Covid blues: Maruti Suzuki sales at lowest in 6 years

Its production declined for the third consecutive year in financial year 2020-21...

Ola S1 scooters launched, prices start at Rs 99,999

SoftBank-backed Ola Electric took the wraps off its maiden e-scooter offerings -- Ola...

Tiago NRG, a rugged hatchback from the Tata stable

The Tiago NRG is available in a single fully loaded variant that has all the features...

Passenger vehicle sales rise 45% in July: SIAM

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India rose significantly year-on-year in July, as...

Audi's electric SUV -- no gear, no sound, no engine!

However, it has an auditory feature that throws up a soft but audible whirring sound...

M&M unveils new logo for its SUVs

Home-grown auto major Mahindra and Mahindra on Monday unveiled a new visual identity,...

Battista, the STUNNING e-hypercar from Pininfarina

The Battista hyper GT delivers a unique dynamic experience that can be tailored to...

Maserati eyes Tier-II, III cities to boost sales

Italian carmaker Maserati is targetting India's tier II and III cities, which are...

Hyundai to ride on SUVs to capture Indian markets

Hyundai Motor India expects its SUV range to gain further traction in the domestic...

Want to design camouflage for cars?

Fancy your chops are a designer? Skoda Auto India has a challenge for you. Rajesh...

Tata Motors drives in Tiago NRG at Rs 6.57 lakh

Tata Motors on Wednesday said it has expanded the Tiago range with the launch of a new...

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 internet...

Sensex rallies 364 points on gains in IT, auto stocks

Titan was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 3 per cent, followed by M&M,...

Auto Expo 2022 postponed due to COVID situation: SIAM

The country's leading automobile show, the Auto Expo, which was scheduled to take...

Auto makers post double-digit sales growth in July

Auto majors, including Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai and Tata Motors, on Sunday...

How Tata Motors plans to tackle chip shortage

Tata Motors is looking at various measures, including direct buying from stockists and...

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, mostly...

Maruti Suzuki reports Q1 net profit at Rs 475 cr

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Wednesday reported a...

Hyundai Alcazar packs in a premium feel

The car is built in a manner that stands tall and rugged on the city streets, without...

Audi launches 3 all-electric SUVs under e-tron range

German luxury car maker Audi on Thursday launched three all-electric SUVs under its...

Can the Mahindra Thar be a city vehicle?

The Thar. A vehicle that has always been a capable off-roader with its go-anywhere...

Reliance, 6 other firms get licence to sell auto fuel

The ministry of petroleum and natural gas has granted seven authorisations to...

Q1 auto exports recover amid improved Covid situation

Automobile exports from India recovered in the first quarter with all vehicle...

Lamborghini looking at record sales in India in 2021

Italian super sports car maker Lamborghini is looking at a record year in India in...

Maruti to invest Rs 18,000 cr in new Haryana plant

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) is planning to invest around...

Maruti not shifting jobs from Haryana to Gujarat

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India is neither shifting investments nor...

'Dark' goes the future for Tata Motors

Tata Motors recently announced the launch of 'Dark' edition models of the Harrier, the...

Swift, CNG variants of other Maruti cars to cost more

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Monday said it has hiked prices...

Auto sales gather pace in June as lockdown eased: FADA

Passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales rose to 184,134 units last month against 85,733...

Citroen starts home delivery of C5 Aircross SUV

Automaker Citroen on Wednesday said it has commenced home deliveries of C5 Aircross...

Chip shortage throws a spanner in JLR's plans

Tata Motors has halved the volume outlook for its UK subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover...

JLR's retail sales up 68% in Q1

Tata Motor's owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on Tuesday reported a 68 per cent increase...

As Covid situation eased, auto sales revved up in June

Major automakers, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra,...

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 hopeful of...

Tata Motors to have 10 new EVs in portfolio by 2025

Tata Motors plans to have 10 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in its domestic...

Skoda drives in the Rs 10.5-lakh midsize SUV Kushaq

Czech automaker Skoda on Monday forayed into the midsize SUV segment in India with the...

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 for good'

Maruti Suzuki to hike car prices in Q2

The country's largest automobile maker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday said it...

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 hit the...

Motown in slow lane as PV sales sink 66% in May

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India declined by 66 per cent to 88,045 units in May...

As states unlock, auto sales may take the fast lane

Auto sales, particularly of two-wheelers, may not bounce back immediately and may take...

Maruti finds digital highway ideal for smooth drive

Maruti is not an online outlier, of course; other heavyweights have rolled out similar...

Mercedes drives in ultra-luxe Maybach GLS 600

The Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC is the first-ever SUV offering in the company's...

Slots for Jet Airways will be based on existing norms

When Jet Airways shut operations, the slots which were allocated to it were...

Auto sales skid in May as COVID second wave bites

Major automobile manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata...

'EVs are the way forward for Volkswagen group'

'Our strategy is intact and our important pillars for India -- the SUV roll-out and...

Covid surge derails recovery thrust of auto industry

The second wave of the pandemic in the country has derailed the recovery momentum of...

Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto extend free service period

Tata Motors on Wednesday said it has extended warranty and free service period by one...

India's auto component makers brace for a bumpy ride

Auto component makers in India are bracing for a tough time. High absenteeism among...

COVID impact: Passenger vehicle sales dip 10% in April

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India declined by 10 per cent to 2,61,633 units last...

Total vehicle registrations slip 30% in 2020-21: FADA

The total vehicle registrations in India fell by 29.85 per cent to 1,52,71,519 units...

Sensex rallies 272 points on gains in auto, IT stocks

On the Sensex chart, Bajaj Auto, HDFC, Infosys, Tech Mahindra and ICICI bank emerged...

April auto sales show impact of lockdowns: Report

Auto sales in April have started showing the impact of lockdowns that has put the...

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 good year,...

Rahul Bajaj hangs up boots as Bajaj Auto boss

Rahul Bajaj, one of the most successful business leaders in the country, has finally...

Maruti advances factory shutdown to 'save oxygen'

The country's top carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Wednesday said it has decided...

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 models. In...

Maruti Suzuki Q4 net dips 6% to Rs 1,241 crore

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Tuesday reported 6.14 per...

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers failed?

What will it take for Tesla to plug and play in India? Sector pundits say it's a mix...

Sales of EVs fell 20% in FY'21 to 236,802 units

Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicle (SMEV) on Thursday said sales of EVs in...

The new Swift: pocket-friendly, cute, and reliable

While the latest, fourth-generation Swift makes no pretence of being a performance car...

Maha curfew: State's auto plants scale down operations

On Day One of the lockdown announced by the Maharashtra Government, it wasn't business...

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 for this...

EVs can be slightly cleaner than petrol cars in India

Given India's reliance on coal, electric vehicles could at best be 10% more efficient...

5 best-selling cars in India

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday said its models Swift,...

Sensex rallies 661 points on gains in auto, financials

M&M was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying around 8 per cent, followed by...

Auto sales stand at six-year low, shows SIAM data

The five-year (2015-16 to 2020-21, or FY21) compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of the...

Maha lockdown may impact festive season auto sales

The fresh restrictions imposed in Maharashtra to contain the second wave of COVID-19...

Vehicle registration falls 28.64% YoY in March

The lockdown in Maharashtra will have a catastrophic impact on April sales, as dealers...

The comfortable SUV from Citroen is here

Citroen drives in its SUV late, but it's worth the wait, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Passenger vehicle sales up 28%, two-wheelers drop 35%

Automobile dealers' body FADA on Thursday said passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales in...

New Mercedes-Benz compact sedan is for thrill seekers

Step on the gas and the power that propels the compact four-seater will take you by...

'Govt wants more incentive for vehicle scrapping'

'Some companies have agreed to 2-3% incentive but the automakers and SIAM have to...

Vehicle scrapping policy won't benefit car-makers

'I see a virtually zero impact on the sales of new vehicles with this move,' said an...

Shift towards personal mobility boost auto sales

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

There's something different about 3 Series Gran Limo

Smooth engine, plush interiors, great suspension that handle dodgy roads with ease,...

Auto-debit payment: Timeline for new rules extended

The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday extended the timeline by six months to comply...

Can Ola disrupt India's e-scooter market?

As a tech services company, Ola has never been in hardcore manufacturing. And unlike...

Mini in name, max in power and appeal

Why is the Mini the only "lifestyle" auto badge that seems to be growing and staying...

The stunning Rs 79-lakh Audi S5 Sportback is here!

German premium carmaker Audi on Monday launched the facelift version of its mid-spec...

Maruti Suzuki to substantially hike prices from April

MSI sells a range of models from entry-level hatchback Alto to S-CROSS, priced between...

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 money" --...

How Bajaj Auto plans to manage surplus funds

Bajaj Auto has amended its dividend distribution policy as it seeks to reward its...

Skoda unveils mid-sized SUV Kushaq in India

Czech automaker Skoda on Thursday globally unveiled its all new SUV Kushaq which would...

5% rebate if you junk old car and buy new!

The vehicle scrapping policy will offer about 5 per cent rebate to those buying new...

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, followed...

Suzuki Motor charges up for EVs; spells out strategy

Recently, Suzuki Motor Corp (SMC) in an investor presentation expressed strong intent...

Honda's scooter sales back in the fast lane

The local arm of the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer accounts for every second...

Are you ready for the Citroen?

Making a debut in India with an SUV, Citroen's products in the next couple of years...

Sensex reclaims 50,000-level; auto, IT stocks shine

On the Sensex chart, M&M, NTPC, Bajaj Auto, Tech Mahindra, TCS and Maruti emerged as...

Will the new A4 put Audi back in the race?

The answer would have been an unequivocal yes had the A4 been priced more...

Maruti, Hyundai, Tata Motors report robust sales

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Renault Kiger is a hatchback killer

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Osamu Suzuki to step down as SMC chairman

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Amazon to include EVs in delivery fleet

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Maharashtra's Labour Minister Dilip Walse-Patil has sought a written submission from...

Despite odds, auto hubs breathe easy on sales spike

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Rediff Test Drive: The all-new Tata Safari

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Why are luxury carmakers bullish on India?

Mercedes-Benz India, BMW India and Audi India have lined up over 50 new model launches...

Ola to deploy robots at its electric scooter factory

Ola's factory will create 10,000 jobs and serve as the company's global manufacturing...

Rally in auto stocks may pause for now, say analysts

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Why auto sales in January hit speed brake

Shortage of semiconductors, price hikes pull January auto sales into red. Dec had seen...

Major ports get autonomy, govt says no privatisation

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Govt concerned over vehicles with low safety norms

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Power drive for the city: Tata Altroz iTurbo

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Auto sector going through long-term slowdown: SIAM

Automobile industry in India is going through a long-term structural slowdown as the...

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The electric vehicle evolution in India's passenger vehicle market has remained frozen...

EV makers urge FM to rejig rules to boost sales

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Mercedes to launch 15 new models in India

The Three-Pointed Star also unveiled its 2021 motto coined as 'Reimagining...

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Tata Motors received 98 patents in 2020

Homegrown auto major Tata Motors on Tuesday said it has received 98 patents last year...

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With all the safety equipment that it features, the S60 could be the smarter, more...

Mahindra lays off 2/3rd of staff at its American arm

Firm attributes move to pandemic and legal spat with Fiat Chrysler, says it is in line...

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Tesla enters India; opens arm in Bengaluru

American electric car maker Tesla has registered its Indian arm amid indications that...

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The new year will see a line of hatchbacks (including compact SUVs) hit the Indian...

Will Tesla's entry boost sale of EVs in India?

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Tata Motors drives in Gravitas as the new Safari

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Auto sales in December saw double-digit rise

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Bajaj Auto crosses Rs 1 trillion market cap

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Ford, Mahindra to scrap proposed JV

US auto major Ford Motor Co on Friday said it and India's Mahindra & Mahindra have...

Tesla to enter India in 2021: Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said American electric car major Tesla is set...

GM finds Indian roads a bit too bumpy

In spite of straddling the market with multiple competitively priced models, GM was...

New rules will make Ola, Uber's life tougher

Just a few weeks ago, the Centre has come out with the long-awaited Motor Vehicle...

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Mahindra's Korean arm SsangYong files for bankruptcy

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Vintage Beetle gets new life as electric car

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Fiat Chrysler plans global digital hub in Hyderabad

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Mahindra's Ssangyong misses loan repayment

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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 this...

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Festive demand lifts PV sales by nearly 13% in Nov

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India increased by 12.73 per cent to 285,367 units in...

Will Harley-Davidson be back on Indian roads?

For Hero MotoCorp, India's largest two-wheeler company, it's a calculated gambit to...

Ola to launch electric two-wheeler in New Zealand

Ride-hailing major Ola on Wednesday said it will launch its electric two-wheeler range...

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Co-founders of India's latest unicorn expected Covid-19 to be a speed breaker; instead...

Toyota to resume production with limited staff

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Festival cheer helps automakers log positive sales

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Toyota rolling out less than 100 units a day

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Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) will deliver 1,000 units of its all-new Thar SUV during...

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You've had a teaser of the Tata Altroz in the recent IPL, now know more about the car...

How safe is Maruti's S-Presso mini SUV?

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Passenger vehicle wholesale in India increased by 14.19 per cent to 3,10,294 units in...

Passenger vehicle retail sales dip 9% in Oct: FADA

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Gadkari asks automakers to cut EV cost, forgo profit

Asserting that India has full potential to emerge as a global hub for electric...

Made in India Merc's AMG models cheaper by Rs 25 lakh

The luxury car market leader will be producing the new-generation cars, sedans, SUVs,...

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 local...

Bike buyers upgrade to pricier variants amid pandemic

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CV sales ride on economic revival, infra, rural demand

MHCV sales' grew by 9% to 5,033 units over September 2020 and 3% over October 2019,...

Premium carmakers caught in a bind over high taxes

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Maruti Suzuki reports 2% rise in Q2 net

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All's not lost for India's Harley-Davidson enthusiasts

The country's largest two wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson on Tuesday...

Navratri: Car sales zoom, 2-wheelers trudge along

Car deliveries during the nine-day period saw sharp year-on-year (double-digit...

Bajaj Auto rides on Pulsar, KTM to soften Covid blow

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Cars priced above Rs 25 lakh account for 1 per cent in India's 3 million-car market...

Why India's car business is a lot like Bollywood

What worked for Hyundai in India when so many other auto manufacturers have had to eat...

Passenger vehicle sales rise 17% in Q2: SIAM

Passenger vehicle wholesales in India increased by 17 per cent in the second quarter...

Tractor sales cross the 100,000 mark in September

This rise was spurred by record kharif sowing - after a good rabi season - that...

Maruti to launch 1 SUV every 6 months till 2023

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Passenger vehicle retail sales rise 10% in Sep: FADA

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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 all-new Thar...

Auto industry must do well for economy to do well

'Given all the linkages, the monthly registration data for new vehicles, may well be...

Maruti reports 30.8% y-on-y rise in September sales

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Thursday reported a 30.8...

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%, taking the...

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 paired to a...

Financial, auto stocks lift Sensex by 593 points

In the Sensex pack, IndusInd Bank was the top gainer, soaring around 8 per cent,...

Want the first All-New Thar? You can now bid for it!

The bid amount will go towards three charities -- Naandi Foundation, Swades Foundation...

Despite all odds, Bharat to drive Maruti's sales

Good sowing of kharif crops, better minimum support prices, and fewer Covid-19 cases...

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 to a loss...

The Kia Sonet is on song

On the highway, it pulls along with ease and offers smooth commuter ride and drive...

Home, auto loan inquiry back to 2019 level

The public sector lenders saw the biggest rebound in inquiries in July and August...

Kia Sonet: Made in India, made for the world

The compact segment where Sonet will be launched is crowded with the Maruti Vitara and...

74% FDI via automatic route in defence sector allowed

Foreign investments in the defence sector would be subject to scrutiny on the grounds...

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 its own,...

Hero MotoCorp, TVS gain mkt share, Honda, Bajaj slip

As macroeconomic numbers continue to disappoint, reaching pre-Covid level is unlikely...

Auto dealers sceptical about signs of recovery

Dealers say the significant increase in sales was driven by a need to plug the...

Buying a used car? Read this

Buying a used vehicle is a lot more complicated. Not only do you have to worry about...

IS Thar the pinch-hitter Mahindra so badly needs?

With the Thar, M&M has come full circle. In a market where every other vehicle has an...

Skoda introduces its first all-electric SUV

With two drive options, three battery options and a design selection option, the...

Planning to buy a car? Forget freebies, cash discounts

Pandemic-hit auto majors are likely to set aside these time-tested strategies for now,...

Maruti, Hyundai revive India's auto sector in Aug

M&M also saw its domestic passenger vehicle sales grow by 1 per cent, while Toyota...

SEE: Test-driving the Renault Triber 7-seater AMT

Rajesh Karkera test-drives the Renault Triber AMT, a 7-seater for the easy rider in you.

After 5 years, Nissan, TN govt tax dispute ends

The dispute arose after Nissan alleged that Tamil Nadu hadn't paid certain incentives...

Is EV rollout sans batteries possible?

An EV has to be purchased along with the battery as there are hardly any battery...

Requiem for the Pajero: An SUV like none other!

With Mitsubishi pulling the plug on it the days of the Pajero maybe over, but nobody...

First Drive: The New Gen Thar

A blend of traditional as well as contemporary features, the All-New Thar exceeds...

First Look: Mahindras' All New Thar 2020

The keenly-awaited Mahindra Thar 2020 was finally unveiled on August 15, 2020. Here...

The Mahindra Thar's journey over the decades

As Mahindra readies to unveil its latest version of the Jeep that is so beloved of...

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 compared with...

Tata Motors pips Mahindra in vehicle registration

With entry-level cars being preferred amid the pandemic, market leader Maruti Suzuki...

12 auto models may be launched this festive season

Close to 50 models were launched in India in the past 12 months, but companies have...

Automakers sack contractual workers as slowdown bites

Availability of jobs at India's auto companies has shrunk significantly over the last...

Being atmanirbhar is a big challenge for auto industry

Indian auto industry's dependence on China is high and it will continue to be so in...

New Honda City takes you back to the future!

When a manufacturer launches the fifth generation of a product, it is given that...

Auto sector in recovery mode; Maruti's sales up 1.3%

While sales of compact cars, including models such as Swift, Celerio, Ignis, Baleno...

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 the first...

Why M&M will halt investment in SsangYong Motor

M&M will close down GenZe, an e-scooter business in California, because it is unlikely...

Bajaj Auto to cut entry-level motorcycles by a third

The Pune-based company sells the Platina and CT brands in the entry-level - 100-110cc...

Covid crisis: Tractor, two-wheeler sales rebound

A good agricultural harvest and a timely arrival of monsoon, besides a slew of...

Merc GLE 400d: An SUV with cool moves

While this hip-hop edition is unlikely to drive Merc's market share, the SUV...

PIX: An auto show at last!

After a long delay, Thailand opened its twice-postponed Bangkok international motor...

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 Ciaz and...

RIL to replace auto fuels with electricity, hydrogen

Reliance has a 24 per cent conversion rate of 'oil-to-chemicals' at present and may be...

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 same month...

Car makers rejig products as fuel prices near parity

While the share of diesel vehicles sales in the overall passenger car industry has...

Hector flashes made-for-India badge on 1st anniversary

Caught in the crossfire of Sino-India border skirmishes and strained by the severe...

Tata Motors offers 6-mth EMI holiday on select models

Under the scheme, customers can now make zero down payment, avail a six-month EMI...

Rural sales bring cheers to motown

Analysts said the demand recovery in two-wheeler and car segments was skewed towards...

Rolls-Royce Cullinan is truly a work of art

The Cullinan's exterior is completely customisable, and hence you get to choose...

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 you can...

As price gap of fuels narrow, diesel cars in slow lane

Several carmakers, including car market leader Maruti Suzuki India pulled the plug on...

How Hyundai Creta busted the no sales in lockdown myth

Smart positioning, continued communication and a global design language have played a...

'We will continue with China business'

Sundram Fasteners is planning to grow the Chinese venture further expanding on its...

Auto cos warn against boycotting Chinese products

A knee-jerk reaction, they said, could be detrimental to the fortunes of an industry...

Auto industry recovery looks like a distant dream

To be able to tide over the current crisis, automobile manufacturers have waged a war...

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 per cent...

Auto sales collapse in May amid lockdown

After the easing of lockdown in mid-May, auto companies were able to resume production...

Royal Enfield may recall 15,200 units from export mkts

This is a precautionary service intervention, and will be undertaken across the UK,...

Sensex rises 114 points; FMCG, auto stocks rally

ITC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 7 per cent, followed by Asian...

Sensex crashes 1,069 pts; bank, auto stocks worst hit

IndusInd Bank was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, cracking around 10 per cent,...

As people prefer pvt transport, hatchbacks are popular

While the company used to report bookings of 4,000-5,000 every day, following the...

COVID-19: Two-wheeler sales likely to boom

Besides regular buyers, there is lot of interest among those in essential services,...

Maruti to restart production at Manesar plant on May 12

A clutch of automakers including Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, Mercedes Benz India,...

Maruti, Hyundai, M&M score nil domestic sales in April

Besides, Toyota and MG Motor also reported nil sales as they suspended operations even...

Lockdown? You can still buy that dream Mercedes!

The German luxury automaker has already seen its online traffic increase 10-fold this...

Hyundai plans to go ahead with new launches

Company says work-from-home has been useful; doesn't foresee any delay in launches as...

TVS buys UK's iconic Norton in an all-cash deal

Founded by James Lansdowne Norton in Birmingham (in 1898), Norton Motorcycles is among...

Passenger vehicle sales plunge 51% in March

The industry is engaged in a dialogue with the Government of India on policy measures...

Auto cos see some light at end of lockdown tunnel

Once the 21-day lockdown is lifted, which may happen in phases, those who have been...

Renewal norms for health, auto insurance eased

Payments can be made till April 21; for motor the relaxation is only for third-party...

Auto sales see massive drop in March

BS-VI emission norms and the COVID-19 lockdown impacted the dispatches.

Automobile manufacturers asked to make ventilators

The ministry informed that over 14,000 existing ventilators are earmarked for COVID-19...

Limited edition is the new mantra for car-makers

The trend of limited edition cars has been tried in fits and starts in the past but is...

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 1.5-litre...

Bumpy ride ahead for electric two-wheelers

The impact for all electric two-wheelers, which are imported mostly from China, is...

New Creta gets 14K bookings in 2 weeks

Offering buyers a car that meets their aspirations & lifestyle needs, the Creta became...

Auto sales down 19.08%; economic woes, BS-VI take toll

Market leader Maruti Suzuki India's passenger vehicles sales declined by 2.34 per cent...

10 years after M&M bought it, Ssangyong going nowhere

A steep contraction in export volumes, sudden changes in buyer preference for gasoline...

With GLC Coupe Merc makes it 4 launches in 4 months

Equipped with the ' Mercedes Me' connect feature which makes this one too a connected...

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 year has...

Coronavirus: Supply disruption slows down car sales

Companies also said confidence was yet to return among buyers, with many holding back...

Despite push, electric cars have a mountain to climb

According to research by IHS Markit, for an ecosystem still grappling with...

MG Motor plans to launch affordable EVs shortly

Hopes to launch full-size SUV MG Gloster by Diwali 2020, and have four products in the...

Why India's auto sector will drive in the slow lane

Vehicle sales have been hampered by weak consumer sentiment and still-weak...

Tata Motors uses birds in its new branding exercise

Be it the name, the design and communication campaign and the engagement processes...

Sensex, Nifty fall as banking, auto stocks slide

IndusInd Bank was the top loser among Sensex stocks, dropping by 4.38 per cent. SBI...

Auto Expo ends with over 70 launches

New participants included Chinese players such as Great Wall Motors and Haima...

Sales of CV, two-wheelers to rise from H2

Industry representatives have said from the second half of the year, they hope to see...

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 smaller...

Ola launches London business, over 25K drivers sign-up

The company said it has teamed up with DriveTech, consulting giant Mercer and Pearson...

M&M gets CCI nod to drive Ford's Indian business

The automotive business includes vehicle manufacturing plants of Ford India in Chennai...

Domestic passenger vehicle sales drop 6.2% in January

Vehicle prices have gone up as manufacturers gear up for the transition to stricter...

Sensex sheds 162 points; auto, metal stocks drag

M&M was the top laggard in the Sensex pack, cracking over 7 per cent, after the...

What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. A quick look at what went down at Auto Expo Day 2.

Sops announced for lending to MSME, home, auto sectors

Observing that MSME sector plays an important role in the growth of the Indian...

Coronavirus may lead to delayed car deliveries

After years of giving free passes to counterparts from Korea, Japan, US in the Indian...

Chinese makers make up for shortfall at Auto Expo

The number of participating automakers has fallen from 50 in 2018 to 30 this year. The...

From Tata to Kia, auto majors show off the future

Among the cars unveiled at the Auto Expo on Wednesday was Mahindra and Mahindra's...

Auto Expo in the time of coronavirus sees fewer brands

Owing to the poor market conditions and tepid sentiments, the size of the show has...

Corona virus outbreak: Auto expo, travel sector hit

India on Sunday announced temporary suspension of e-visa facility for Chinese...

It's 2020, but motown is still in slow lane

From Hyundai to Tata Motors, automakers are staring at a bleak future. With no succor...

Budget 2020: Auto industry left disappointed

Automobile dealers' body FADA said the Budget lacked immediate demand boosters for the...

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 year,...

Chinese auto cos cross Great Wall, drive to Auto Expo

Chinese automakers Great Wall Motors, FAW Haima Automobile, and Changan Automobile,...

Tata Motors launches e-Nexon, 4 more EVs on anvil

Powered by Ziptron technology, the electric SUV for the personal segment comes with a...

New Jaguar XE takes on the German beasts

In the luxury sedan market, which is dominated by the German trio of BMW,...

December's auto sales back in red

While commercial vehicle (CV) sales were the worst hit, down by 21 per cent to 67,793...

Auto Expo: Over 70 launches are scheduled

During the six-day-long event, automakers have planned 10 global launches, 26 India...

MG Motors' electric vehicle sold out before launch

This number is more than the total number (1,071) of electric cars sold in India in...

Mercedes takes EQ route to win EV battle in India

The carmaker is looking to pivot its strength on a family of electric vehicles called...

Chinese auto co to acquire GM's Talegaon plant

The move marks the entry of GWM, one of the largest manufacturers of sport utility...

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 per cent.

How Kia and MG managed to buck the great auto bust

According to the latest data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers...

Mercedes-AMG E63S is indeed a very safe saloon

The regular E-Class and the E63 feel like two different animals altogether, one excels...

Trade bandh: HMSI, Bajaj Auto, component makers hit

The strike, however, had no impact on production of auto majors Maruti Suzuki India,...

Maruti only Indian firm among world's top-20 stocks

Morgan Stanley Sales & Trading, US, believes the stock is better value for money than...

In 2020 India will become Uber's 2nd biggest centre

Uber has multiple service lines, including food delivery, rideshare, payments, and...

Looking back at auto sector to chart the path ahead

'The future will see three impending changes: cleaner cars, connected cars and shared...

How KIA and MG made a mark on auto market

Kia's Seltos SUV has already crossed the 40,000 mark while the slightly pricier MG...

Maruti, M&M beat year-end blues, post healthy sales

Maruti's compact segment comprising New WagonR, Swift, Celerio, Ignis, Baleno, Dzire,...

Zoomcar to be electric vehicle-driven by 2025

The company, which rents cars by the hour, day, week and month, has Mahindra E2O Plus...

Indian firms skip Auto Expo

Hero MotoCorp, Honda Motorcycles, Scooters India, TVS, Honda India, Toyota Kirloskar...

How Uber plans to cover 200 cities by 2020-end

The key driver of this expansion will be not car-hailing but bike-taxi service. The...

Renault to focus on petrol vehicles; phase out Lodgy

The company would roll out the BS-VI range of products and an automatic transmission...

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 increase...

Will Auto Expo 2020 revive fortunes of India's motown?

However, notable absentees from the expo will be Honda, Toyota, Ford, BMW, Audi,...

Life insurers bat for 100% FDI via automatic route

India has received nearly Rs 30,000 crore worth of FDI in the private sector insurance...

PSA's Citroen announces grand India plans with SUV

Europe's leading car maker, Groupe PSA, officially announced its re-entry in India...

Hyperloop: 'Will study and decide', Uddhav to Branson

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray told British billionaire Richard Branson...

Maruti is not worried about its exit from diesel

Maruti is sticking to this strategy at a time when rival Hyundai is looking to make...

Car sales dip marginally in November

Domestic passenger vehicle sales declined 0.84 per cent to 2,63,773 units in November...

Sensex rises 42 points; bank, auto stocks shine

Among the Sensex stocks, HDFC emerged as the top gainer, rising by 2.06 per cent,...

Tata Motors to cut delivery time with local stockyards

This will ensure its vehicles reach dealers much faster and delivered to buyers in a...

Hyundai Venue hopes to end 2019 on a high note

Since its launch in May 2019, Hyundai Venue has penned a new success story, having...

Cars to get pricier in 2020

Primary steel producers in the domestic market have raised product prices by 2.5 to 3...

Hyundai is betting big on compact diesel cars

The entire range of Hyundai's diesel cars - from compact ones to SUV models, including...

CV sales drop by over 17% in Nov on slowdown woes

Companies expect recovery in second half of fiscal as BS VI approaches, claim banks...

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 crore,...

Ola to launch services in London after Uber ban

Over 50,000 licenced drivers will now be assured that they can continue to provide...

BSVI: Toyota to drive out Etios, Liva by April 2020

As compared to the Fortuner or Innova, the mass car models have not been much of a...

Work resumes at Honda Motor's Manesar plant

The stand-off at the facility, which employs around 1,900 permanent workers and 2,500...

Ahead of BSVI, bad news awaits car buyers

Let alone a discount, they might not even get the model, variant or colour of choice...

Festive-season discounts bring respite to auto dealers

Retail sales of passenger vehicles - the largest component of the pie - jumped 11 per...

Rural distress hits moped sales

TVS Motor Company, the only company in India to manufacture mopeds, said domestic...

How real is the 'revival' in auto sector?

Component makers don't see any recovery yet, but manufacturers believe the end of poor...

Festive sales bring cheer to automakers

The growth in the PV segment was primarily led by car market leader, Maruti Suzuki...

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 Kona,...

Car design? Studio34 has answers if you've got cash

At the Manesar-based automotive design studio, jobs can start as low as Rs 10,000 and...

Datsun, Sunny to drive exports for Renault-Nissan

The automaker said that production at the Renault Nissan Alliance Plant, where Nissan,...

Overall, Porsche Cayenne Coupe is a great package

This coupe SUV has all the elements that make a Porsche both aesthetically and...

The Rs 1.10-crore Mercedes V-Class Elite is here!

Equipped with a host of features including seats with massaging function, climate...

Buying a new car vs leasing it. What should you do?

Over the long term, owning a car is much more cost-effective than subscription or...

An MG Motor outlet that displays no cars

Started as an experiment in Bengaluru, MG Motor aims to take the car-less showroom...

Audi to introduce new model every quarter from 2020

With more products come more sales, Audi India's newly appointed head Balbir Singh...

R&D spend: Auto, pharma top the list

The biggest spender was Tata Motors, with Rs 4,224.6 crore assigned under the R&D head.

What went wrong for Nissan's 'low-cost car' Datsun

The brand was relaunched in India with much fanfare, but it seems to have belied the...

Notes from toll gates: Lower numbers point to slowdown

While traffic and toll collection will take a hit in FY20, toll rates may not rise...

PNB-UBI-OBC merger: Automated HR integration likely

All transfers and promotions for next financial year will be decided by respective...

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 Asia, the...

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 budget, the...

Auto sales pick up during Diwali

'Inquiries and bookings are at quite a healthy level.'

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 buy a BS IV...

How auto-makers keep the wheels turning amid gloom

In the midst of gloom, the industry has been actively engaging with the consumer;...

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 analytics and...

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 back...

Mercedes G 350 d: The king of off-roaders is here!

'The G-Class has been unparalleled and unrivalled around the world, since its...

Auto slowdown? There's no halting Lamborghini

Last year Lamborghini sold around 45 cars, higher than other sports car brands such as...

Bajaj brings Chetak back as all-electric 2-wheeler

In doing so, Bajaj has become the first internal combustion engine two-wheeler company...

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 two years...

Auto, metal stocks drive Sensex up 292 points

Top gainers in the Sensex pack included Vedanta, M&M, ONGC, Hero MotoCorp and Maruti,...

How M&M plans to counter sales slump in truck market

Mahindra is the latest among a clutch of other manufacturers that have been using...

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 plenty of fresh...

India's automakers hit the fast lane overseas

Even as domestic passenger car sales declined 29.4 per cent between April and August...

Now you can stay connected to your Merc with Me app

Mercedes-Benz joins the connected cars revolution with the launch of their app --...

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 much policy...

Car sales continue to slide, Maruti's down by 32.7%

However, compared to August, vehicle sales increased by 15.25 per cent on the back of...

Datsun GO and GO+ look upmarket & feel premium inside

The Datsun Go and GO+ perfectly tick all the right boxes for the buyers in this...

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 platform,...

Demystifying the new Motor Vehicles Act

While some states have proposed to dilute the hefty penalty provisions in the Act,...

Metal, auto stocks drag Sensex by 167 points

Top laggards in the Sensex pack were Vedanta, IndusInd Bank, Yes Bank, Tata Steel,...

'What auto slowdown are you talking about?'

'The August phenomenon of decline in sales occurs every year.' 'What they have done...

Banking, auto stocks pull Sensex down by 504 points

After sinking 586 points during the day, the 30-share index ended 503.62 points, or...

Another blow to India's beleaguered auto sector

After the latest spike in crude oil prices, petrol prices could potentially go up to...

Should BMW buy JLR from Tata Motors?

BMW is over-capitalised and is awash with cash and it could quickly lower JLR's...

Feature-packed Renault Triber is a good city car

The Renault Triber is an ideal vehicle which has enough buff in its looks and enough...

Auto woes: Manesar hopes for revival in festive season

The region is India's largest auto hub and the slowdown in the sector has hit it hard.

Tamil Nadu's grand plans to boost EV sales

The government will create an EV Venture Capital Fund, for financial support to...

Auto slump: Used commercial vehicle sales see uptick

Average overall sales which used to be around 8,000 units a year ago has dropped to...

Motown crisis: Contract workers are the worst hit

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States rule out GST cut on automobiles

Facing a deepening slowdown, the auto sector is pinning hopes on the GST Council...

Why ride-hailing firms are lobbying for concessions

Ride-hailing services are also lobbying the government for the recognition of a new...

Pimpri-Chinchwad auto hub is in slow lane

The first of a 3-part series captures how declining sales and job losses have hit...

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 another think...

'Ola, Uber factor not real reason behind auto slump'

Maruti Suzuki said there are many reasons for this downturn in the auto market such as...

Now, this is what Sitharaman says about auto slowdown!

The FM said, change in the mindset of the millennials not to commit any EMIs towards...

Auto sales in India sees worst-ever fall in August

As per SIAM data, vehicle sales across categories, including passenger vehicles and...

Auto dealers look for plans to revive sales

Auto sales have been declining for 13 straight months as a broader slowdown in the...

Dealers sceptical of car sales boom in festive season

The muted expectation of dealers come at a time when vehicle manufacturers such as...

Truck sales crash 60% in August

The overall volume at India's top four M&HCV makers - Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland,...

Honda Jazz, a compact with sedan-like practicality

Although this segment has way too many offerings and the Jazz is one of the most...

August brings more depressing news for auto sector

Sales of four- and two-wheelers almost halved in August, compared to the equivalent...

'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 of the...

Car sales likely to decline between 4-7% in 2019-20

Weak consumer sentiment across urban and rural markets due to slow farm inflows,...

How Toyota, Suzuki plan to beat slump in auto industry

While Toyota will acquire 4.94 per cent shares of Suzuki, worth $ 908 million, the...

Top 10 auto stocks fall 21% in 6 months

With little clarity on the demand outlook, investors should wait out the next couple...

Soon, your Hyundai vehicles could come with e-scooter

When mounted on a vehicle, the scooter is charged automatically using electricity...

Benefits may elude auto firms this festive season

This year, both rural and urban markets have reported around 18 per cent fall in the...

Auto sector gets relief but no word on cutting GST

The government on Friday announced several relief measures including deferring...

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 fouling with...

Maruti Suzuki seeks better lending terms for dealers

Lenders have become worried as some dealers were not using the money provided to them...

Just how bad is the slowdown in automobile sector?

Never since the turn of the millennium have things gone awry to this extent for the...

Motor Vehicles Act: 63 clauses may be applied from Sep

These clauses deal with penalties, licences, registration and National Transport...

BMW Z4 M 40i is a highway star

Like the rush motorcycle lovers get cruising around highways, or runners get on...

Markets end flat, bank, auto stocks restrict gains

Top gainers in the Sensex pack included Sun Pharma, TechM, Axis Bank, L&T, Reliance...

Auto crisis: Hyundai halts production at Chennai plant

Other players who have declared no production days in the recent past, and during this...

NCLAT orders liquidation of Amtek Auto

Amtek Auto was among the first list of 12 companies which were referred by the RBI in...

Over 3,000 temporary jobs lost at Maruti Suzuki

MSI chairman R C Bhargava said auto sector would like to see GST benefits linked to...

More bad news hit India's auto sector

After auto components major Bosch Ltd, Sundaram-Clayton, Hero MotoCorp now announce...

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. It was...

MFs pare down stake in 34 auto stocks

Among the stocks that have seen the largest cut by MFs, the DVR shares (shares with...

Auto dealers optimistic about pick-up in festive sales

The optimism stems from benign fuel prices, adequate and well distributed rainfall and...

Totally sold out on the KIA Seltos!

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com got the chance to get behind the wheel of the KIA Seltos in...

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 1,91,979...

'Ford Endeavour is indeed the best SUV in its segment'

There's hardly anything that can go wrong with this vehicle since it offers everything...

Fuel for your car will soon come from the kitchen!

Several food chains - including McDonald's, KFC, Burger King, and Haldiram - have...

Chetan Maini's electric dreams propel the EV segment

Battery-swapping is not a novel concept, but for the man behind India's first electric...

Motor Vehicles Bill gets President's nod

Under the law, Rs 10,000 fine would be levied for not giving way to emergency vehicles...

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

The Glanza is clearly a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Baleno, however, Toyota has given it a...

Maruti Suzuki's Ertiga is now BS-VI compliant

Priced at Rs 754,689, this is the sixth model from the company's portfolio after Alto,...

Anand Mahindra wants govt to cut GST

Net profit at M&M and Mahindra Vehicle Manufacturing Ltd contracted to Rs 918 crore...

Auto sector woes hit tyre makers hard

Tyre companies are stepping up on exports to offset declining volumes from domestic OEMs.

Auto industry seeks stimulus package for survival

During the meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the auto industry broadly...

3m contractual workers in auto industry are vulnerable

Contractual labour is vulnerable independent of whether it is engaged by the organised...

India's auto sector staring at a bleak future

286 dealers closed down in 18 months, 32,000 jobs impacted. Maharashtra leads with 84...

Sensex gains 277 points; bank, auto stocks rally

Top gainers in the Sensex pack included Yes Bank, TechM, Bajaj Finance, Bharti Airtel,...

One reason why Mahindra Marazzo is unbeatable

The only reason why the Marazzo interests you is because your budget doesn't afford...

Hyundai Venue looks to conquer the urban jungle

'Will the Hyundai Venue be the next urban SUV to take the Indian market by storm?...

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 proposed...

The new Motor Vehicles Bill: What's it all about

The much-needed amendments will improve road safety, facilitate citizens in their...

Is MG Hector an ideal family SUV? Find out

The MG Hector has grabbed a lot of attention and interest, especially for its...

Subir Gokarn, a proponent of RBI autonomy, is no more

Gokarn was the first Indian central banker who regularised warnings to the government,...

Bank, auto stocks drag Sensex down 289 points

In the Sensex pack, Yes bank emerged as the biggest loser, falling 9.13 per cent,...

Why Volkswagen Vento is still a 'great car'

The Volkswagen Vento is a great car when we look at its styling, build quality,...

Betting on Bharat, TVS to launch BSVI version of moped

The prices will be decided during the time of launch, as TVS hopes that given the cost...

Hyundai plans to launch EV for the mass market

With Kona catering for the high-end market, the South Korean automobile conglomerate...

India's auto sector staring at 10 lakh job losses

The Auto Component Manufacturers Association of India on Wednesday sought reduction in...

Bank, auto stocks drag markets lower

Top losers in the Sensex pack included SBI, HDFC twins, Bajaj Auto, ONGC and Tata...

Why Maruti, Hyundai are still betting on Bharat

With car penetration of around 22 per 1,000 population, India continues to be a big...

Why Ford Figo Aspire is the best compact sedan today

The Aspire offers the best of performance and efficiency, something which is unheard...

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 moves around...

Falling car sales reflects in Nifty Auto's 3-year low

An analysis of past 20 years' demand cycles done by Edelweiss Securities indicates...

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.

As auto sales skid, vehicle registrations down 5.4%

Liquidity continues to be a worry for both, customers and dealers, with the latter...

India's 1st ethanol-powered bike launched

The company said the new model would be available for sale in sugarcane-producing...

Tata Nexon is indeed a value-for-money car

The addition of the AMT will draw in a considerable number of customers because a lot...

Industry divided over Budget sops for EVs

While home-grown firms like Tata and Mahindra have been actively participating in the...

Budget misses scrappage policy, a key for CV revival

The industry said if the policy was announced, it would have taken 28 million vehicles...

Ola gets London licence to take on Uber

In the UK, Ola is the only app that offers black cabs and private hire vehicles,...

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 the cabin...

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 crown of...

Commercial vehicle sales seen growing 7-9% this year

The demand environment is expected to improve over the next three quarters, aided by a...

Polls over, but motown still reeling under slow growth

Passenger vehicle sales continue to drop in June; Maruti, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Toyota...

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 delivery...

A smart move by TN govt to tackle labour unrest

Exasperated by frequent labour strikes, the Tamil Nadu government has decided to give...

Ancillary cos take hit over slowdown in auto sales

The current slowdown, which is a combination of complex regulations that go into...

All you want to know about the new Motor Vehicles Bill

Regarding road safety, stricter provisions have been proposed for offences like...

Carmakers pin hopes on Bharat to boost sales

While customers in metro cities are still buying cars, quick growth is likely only...

Renault to stop selling diesel vehicles ifrom 2020

The company, which unveiled its compact multi-purpose vehicle Triber in India, is...

Sensex ends 66 points higher; auto, bank stocks tank

Top gainers in the Sensex pack included Tata Steel, Kotak Bank, NTPC, HDFC twins,...

Bizmen who invested in scooter sharing start-up Vogo

Vogo, which has a fleet of over 12,000 vehicles mainly across Hyderabad, Mysuru and...

Two-wheelers worst hit as automobile sales drop in May

The two-wheeler industry was hit by an increase in insurance rates, liquidity crunch,...

No major changes in Motor Vehicles Bill

Changes in the draft essentially mean that the year of the Motor Vehicles Bill 2016...

Ola may put overseas expansion plans in neutral gear

Ola was supposed to expand to the Netherlands, Kenya, Dubai, Israel, and Brazil.

Motown hits speed breaker in May

Vehicle sales across categories registered a decline of 8.62 per cent to 20,86,358...

Tariff on US motorcycles by India unacceptable: Trump

Trump was referring to import tariff on Harley Davidson motorcycles, an issue that has...

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 per cent...

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, making it the...

After 2 years, commercial vehicle sales growth to slow

New regulatory rules, softer freight rates and a liquidity crunch at non-bank lenders...

M&M now plans an African safari with Scorpio

M&M is keen to increase the number of factories in the Africa region and plans are...

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, at 11,922.80.

EV journey to begin with hybrid tech in India: Honda

The company aims to follow the government's push for environment-friendly vehicles by...

Flash Electronics files case against Royal Enfield

Flash Electronics alleges Royal Enfield infringed its patent on regulator rectifier...

You may have to pay more for car, 2-wheeler insurance

Irdai has proposed to increase the Motor Third Party premium rates for cars below 1000...

Why Maruti's vendors have hit a speed-breaker

Maruti being the market leader with a disproportionately high share of the passenger...

The Rs 73-lakh, all-new BMW X5 is here!

The locally-produced BMW X5 is one of the best selling models for the car-maker in the...

Morris Garages brings its Hector to India

Big, Bold and Smart. That's what the MG Hector radiates when you first see it.

Hyundai Elite i20: One of the best premium hatchbacks

One of the main selling points of the i20 is its easy to drive nature.

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 15-25%

Why most auto cos may not stop making diesel cars

Maruti has announced it will phase out diesel variants from April 1, 2020, when...

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.

10th month of slowdown in motown

Consumer sentiments have been dampened due to several factors like tight liquidity,...

Maruti, Hyundai sales skid; Honda's vroom by 23%

The ongoing elections and overall subdued market sentiment continue to affect the...

Ford says will continue to sell diesel models in India

With diesel cars set to become costlier from next year with the implementation of...

Bumpy road ahead for Maruti

The company, which sells every second car in the domestic market, said it expected...

M&M, Ford ink pact to develop a mid-sized SUV

Teams of both companies are collaborating on all areas of mutual interest including...

Why Maruti will phase out diesel cars

The diesel car becomes too expensive with BS-VI and market assessment says the...

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 currently...

Maruti Suzuki Q4 net dips 4.6% to Rs 1,795.6 crore

The quarter was marked by adverse foreign exchange rates and commodity prices, higher...

Low demand dents Ola, Uber's plans for parking space

The investments by Uber and Ola included setting up kiosks, incentivising drivers for...

Renault's recipe for an India turnaround

Renault will start with a slew of new products that will be launched over the second...

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 the...

10 best selling cars in India; Maruti Alto tops

The list clearly shows the dominance of Maruti and Hyundai in the Indian passenger...

Why Maruti is staring at worst quarter in 5 years

Pessimism largely emanates from the fact that the volume outlook for FY20 isn't...

Ford EcoSport is still one of the best compact SUVs

Those on the lookout for a fun, practical and convenient compact SUV will not be...

Reliability is what Renault Duster excels at

It is ideal for someone looking to have the practicality of a diesel and the utility...

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 to go up...

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 braking...

Tie-ups among auto firms don't work in India

After GM's India exit, Ford-Mahindra 'strategic alliance' under spotlight.

Passenger vehicle sales slow to 4-year low

It came on the back of tepid dispatches in the March quarter as consumer sentiment...

Motown bracing to drive in slow lane for some months

Cumulative sale at India's top six passenger vehicle (PV) makers dropped 0.7 per cent...

As demands rise, moped sales get a boost

Mopeds are sought by people with smaller businesses, with their weight-carrying and...

The two BIG winners from Royal Enfield

The Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650 have been game changers in the upper part...

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 app would...

2019 Ford Endeavour: An SUV honestly worth buying

At Rs 28.19 lakh - Rs 32.97 lakh (ex-showroom India) it delivers excellent value for...

The Rs-59.2 lakh BMW 530i M Sport is in India

The model is loaded with various safety features including six air bags, anti-lock...

Maruti drives in Ciaz with new 1.5-litre diesel engine

Developed in-house, the 1.5-litre engine comes mated with six-speed transmission and...

Honda WR-V is 'basically three cars in one'!

The compact dimensions, fuel efficiency and punchy diesel engine along with the...

M&M vehicles to be costlier by up to Rs 73K from April

The company sells various utility vehicles ranging from newly launched compact SUV...

Honda CBR500R: A superb sports-touring motorcycle

If Honda decides to launch the CBR500R in India, to compete against Kawasaki's...

Hyundai, Kia to invest $300 mn in Ola for EVs

The three companies - Ola, Hyundai and Kia - will co-create solutions to operate and...

Will you junk your SUV for the new Honda Civic?

The Rs 17.70-lakh Honda Civic competes with the Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corola Altis and...

Success story of the stunning XUV300

At a price starting from Rs 849,000 and going up to Rs 12.14 lakh, the XUV300 competes...

Auto cos report marginal rise in Feb sales

Cumulative sales of India's top passenger vehicle makers -- Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra...

Will XUV 300 prove to be Mahindra's saviour?

Mahindra is desperate for a best-seller in the compact SUV space, on which it missed...

Mahindra has some good news for Mumbaikars

Mahindra launches e-mobility platform 'Glyd' to take on Ola, Uber. Targeted at...

Why electric two-wheelers may not get the desired incentive

The new scheme may link the incentives to the battery power - higher the power, higher...

If you often drive the car yourself, Jaguar XJ50 is worth owning

The Jaguar XJL is now the oldest limousine in India, unlike its contemporaries which...

Off-roading with Mahindra Thar

Off-road driving allows you to get to remote places which are likely to be less...

Why Tata Sons hiked stake in Tata Motors

The transaction - the second one in less than a year - is seen as an effort to restore...

From carmakers to buyers, hybrids are slowly gaining ground

The trend is expected to gain momentum as global vehicle makers in India, particularly...

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 extended...

Why the iconic 'Hamara Bajaj' tagline was junked

But will this dilute Bajaj's strong Indian identity that straddled the rural-urban...

Sensex drops 151 points on heavy selling in auto, bank stocks

Losers include ONGC, Bajaj Finance, Reliance, SBI, Hero MotoCorp, ICICI Bank, L&T,...

The STUNNING Lamborghini Huracan Evo will set our roads on fire

Lamborghini, which expects 60% growth this year has priced Huracan Evo at Rs 3.73...

Maruti, Honda, M&M report robust sales in January

While Hyundai Motor India reported a marginal growth, Toyota Kirloskar Motor witnessed...

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 currently...

Two-wheeler sales hit speed-break

Dealers attribute the sluggishness in sales to distress in rural India as well as...

RIP Nano!

The entry level car, brainchild of Ratan Tata who envisaged giving a safer and...

The Rs 12.69-lakh Tata Harrier hits Indian roads

The new SUV from the Tatas will compete with the likes of Jeep Compass, Hyundai Creta,...

Why Hyundai's Chennai plant workers are up in arms

Hyundai Motor has over 2,200 permanent workers, around 3,500 trainees and another...

Passenger vehicle sales in slow lane in December

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Honda Cars and Tata Motors posted single digit growth during...

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 in...

As car sales skid, auto part makers are also in the slow lane

Issues like high insurance cost and the announced price hike effective January could...

Why 2019 will be a very busy year for auto cos

While hybrids, CNG and biofuels found favour in 2018 among many carmakers including...

How GST is stifling states' autonomy

Higher reliance on GST receipts for revenue reduces states' autonomy as these receipts...

Nissan Kicks is indeed a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor

The Nissan Kicks does tick all the right boxes as a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor.

From Santro to Tuscon, Hyundai cars to cost more from Jan

Tata Motors, Ford, Nissan, Maruti Suzuki, Toyota Kirloskar, BMW, Renault and Isuzu...

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 interest...

Brakes on sales figure of Maruti Suzuki

The slowdown in growth is an industry-wide trend and companies are adjusting...

Why December is the best month to buy a car

The offers mostly include free insurance, exchange bonus, and free accessories

Arvind Subramanian on RBI's autonomy

Progress on the steps taken by Governor Shaktikanta Das' predecessor Urjit Patel to...

Why passenger vehicle sales skid over 3% in November

Large number of buyers has put purchases on hold because of a combination of factors,...

Interest on home, auto loans to be linked to new benchmarks

The final guidelines to link the interest rate to external benchmarks will be issued...

Cars that will cost more from January

Market leaders Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai, who together control two-thirds of the...

Auto sales figures present worrying picture

Factors like high fuel prices, higher insurance cost and firm interest rates kept...

Motorcycles vroom past scooters on strong rural demand

The key beneficiary of this expansion in the motorcycle market happens to be Bajaj Auto.

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 brand new...

BS VI emission norms may lead to death of diesel cars

From April 2020, manufacturers will have to hike prices of diesel cars sharply to...

Toyota Etios Liva is a true blue no-nonsense hatchback

The car we're driving today is the most affordable Toyota in India, the Etios Liva and...

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 also not...

When RBI governors fought for the bank's autonomy

Tension between the government, specially the finance ministry, and RBI is as old as...

Tata Hexa offers excellent comfort to its passengers

We feel Tata Motors have done a really good job in developing the Hexa and it is...

Banking, auto shares steal the show as Sensex gains 580 points

Investor sentiment got a big push after Brent crude, the international benchmark,...

No festive cheer in Motown; high fuel prices play spoilsport

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra and Toyota reported low single-digit sales growth for...

A star is born, not made, discover auto companies

The new Tata Tigor, Datsun Go and Hero Xtreme 200R are hoping to use celebrity...

Nurtured and respected RBI's autonomy, says FinMin

"The autonomy for the central bank, within the framework of the RBI Act, is an...

States where Brand Nano is still alive

Tata Motors, however, will not be able to meet this small demand and keep the Nano...

Auto cos drive into aftercare market, edge out roadside garages

There are 230 million vehicles on the road, and counting. Bulk of these are under...

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 under review

Nissan Kicks in with a bigger version

It was only an exterior launch, not the actual car, but what he saw left Rediff.com's...

Automakers step on the gas to woo buyers during festive season

Besides getting benefits such as free insurance, extended warranty etc, customers can...

Markets stage relief rally; banking, auto stocks lead

Axis Bank emerged as the biggest gainer in the Sensex pack, surging 6.62 per cent,...

Rivals may be forced to join Bajaj Auto's price war

Analysts say Bajaj's move to correct prices can potentially disrupt the market.

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 the...

Hyundai overtakes Ford as India's top car exporter

So far, the current year has not been great for the leading car exporters from India....

After 35 years, Maruti to relocate its Gurugram plant

The carmaker has sought 1,292 acres at Industrial Model Township, Sohna, 25km from...

Buying a car? Opt for bundled auto insurance

Experts suggest that it's best to go for the bundled product that has only one-year...

Auto cos hire trend-spotters to tweak car design

Trend researchers who come from design schools and have an art and sociology...

Tata Tiago is an excellent buy if you are a daily city commuter

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Suzuki's mega dream: To sell 5 mn cars annually by 2030

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Honda Amaze: 2nd-biggest model in the compact sedan space

India is the first country to launch the second generation Amaze and the car has been...

Buying a car has become a high-tech affair in India

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Why Fiat Chrysler's ambitious India plan went for a toss

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US becomes 2nd-biggest market for Made in India cars

India has exported passenger vehicles worth $268 million to the US in three months...

How Tata Motors turned around its passenger vehicle biz

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Hero MotoCorp rides into used two-wheeler business

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The 2018 Maruti Swift is 'nippy and agile'

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Maruti to hike prices across models in August

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Tata Motors to let buyers design their Harrier SUVs

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At $277 million, Bangladesh is India's biggest two-wheeler mart

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How much do CEOs of top auto companies earn?

Pawan Munjal, chairman and managing director of Hero MotoCorp, the country's biggest...

Meet the new 'rulers' of Indian roads

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Harley-Davidson suffers flat tyres in India

he company has not put in place a full-time managing director for the past one and...

Hyundai Elantra is good for a pleasant driving experience

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Bicycle-sharing company Ofo closes India business

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The Ford Mustang has a lot going for it

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JLR warns UK govt against a 'bad' Brexit deal

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Hyundai Creta makes for a great buy in the compact SUV segment

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Carmakers clock high growth on low base

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The funky Maruti Ignis may not impress all, but...

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How Tata Motors plans to save Rs 1,900 crore in FY19

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What killed India's budding hybrid car market?

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As govt gets tough, almost every new car now sports airbags

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Lexus NX300h does not offer bang for the buck

Just when the Indian luxury car market has started to see a big boom, Lexus has...

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 the...

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 expected to...

Get ready to pay higher EMIs for home, auto loans

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India gets first automated vehicle recycling unit

The five-acre facility, set up by M&M through a joint venture with government owned...

Elon Musk breaks silence, reveals why Tesla is out of India

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SUVs drive the bottomline of auto majors in India

For players like Toyota Kirloskar and Ford, the contribution of UVs to overall sales...

Does it make sense to buy Lexus ES300h?

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Want 45% discount on auto insurance?

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Here's why Maruti is recalling the new Swift and Baleno

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A series of flip-flop on policies and a non-existent charging infrastructure are the...

Honda Motorcycle may soon race past Hero MotoCorp

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Launched back in 2016, the sixth generation Elantra has a lot going for it. The car...

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 increase in total...

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 cent...

PHOTOS: Electrifying beauties at China auto show

The China auto show saw some amazing models being rolled out, some for the first time....

BMW X1 is a good package overall

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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 compact SUVs

How good is the new Volkswagen Passat?

The Volkswagen Passat comes feature-packed, offers good driveability and practicality...

Tata Motors dethrones M&M; reclaims top spot in LCVs

The Mumbai headquartered company also overtook Japanese carmaker Honda to occupy the...

Honda does have a winner in the new Accord Hybrid

Indian automobile website MotorBeam drives this Honda to see if the Accord Hybrid is a...

How Maruti plans to serve customers better

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Merger of Uber and Ola in India likely to hit slow lane

While the talks gathered pace after the announcement of the Uber-Grab merger, the...

MINI Cooper JCW Pro Edition hits a ton in just 6.5 seconds

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Triumph Motorcycle might rethink India strategy

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Scooters are the fastest growing auto segment in India

'Currently, scooters contribute to one third of the total domestic two-wheeler market...

M&M readies mega plan to boost growth

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Uber, Ola's electric mobility drive in slow lane

There is also lack of mandate from the government on adoption of electric mobility...

Ola expands to Australia, begins service in Sydney

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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 find out...

Ford Aspire looks good, interiors are sorted out & comfortable

MotorBeam reviews the top-end diesel trim of the compact sedan, which in this Ruby Red...

After years, achche din is finally here for commercial vehicles

Infrastructure, stricter implementation boost commercial vehicle sales

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 Bologna's...

Toyota Camry Hybrid looks smarter and has zing!

The recently launched Toyota Camry looks good, drives well, offers ridiculous levels...

Should you buy the Jeep Compass? Read here to find out

With a desirable package of styling, features and strong performance, the Jeep Compass...

Maruti, M&M, Tata Motors post double digit growth in Feb

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You will hardly find any fault with the new Skoda Octavia RS

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Auto Expo had more to it than cars and bikes

You could be forgiven for thinking that Auto Expo was only about powerful cars and...

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 stables of Tata...

How Honda plans to make its dealers rich!

Company to help dealers build secondary income sources like insurance, finance,...

Chinese EV manufacturer BYD to 'Make in India'

Hyderabad-based Gold Stone Group, which sells BYD buses in the country, is setting up...

M&M unveils 6 new electric concept vehicles

M&M also showcased its new format next generation 'dealership of future' designed by...

Volvo V90 Cross Country makes for a very tempting package

The third Cross Country model for India, the V90 Cross Country is based on the S90...

No threat from taxi apps, say auto majors

Ride-hailing firms claim penetration is still low and there is a huge upside to grow...

Hot Wheels stall at Auto Expo makes kids out of adults

The Hot Wheels pavilion, featuring two life-size models inspired by Mattel's die-cast...

Kia bets big on Make in India

Korea's second-largest automaker and Hyundai's sister company showcased a line-up of...

Make way for the badass customised Mahindra Thar

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Besides electric vehicles, some start-ups present are working in the area of bike...

Why Ford, VW & Nissan skipped Auto Expo

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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

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The BMW Mini Countryman is here!

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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 Auto Expo...

Kia showcases concept SUV made for India

The SP Concept SUV will be the first of the products to be rolled out from the...

Get ready for the all-new Honda Amaze!

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Maruti shows off its futuristic Concept car at Auto Expo

Named ConceptFutureS, it is a uniquely styled compact car with distinct SUV like...

Auto Expo 2018 will offer a peek into the future

Despite some manufacturers giving the Expo a miss, there will still be plenty of action.

Auto biggies all set to launch electric vehicles at Expo

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Hyundai's first EV to hit Indian roads in 2019

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What's wrong with Jagdish Khattar's 1st entrepreneurial venture?

Entities like CarDekho, Cartrade and a host of other online players went live even as...

Flex-engine motorcycles to hit Indian markets soon: Gadkari

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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 entire life...

Scooter sales get a major boost from rural India

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The new Maruti Dzire is safer than ever

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Not just cars, Ola is keen on electric auto-rickshaws also

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Honda recalls 22,834 units of Accord, City and Jazz

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Will Tata Motors' Vision 2020 become true?

Tata Motors aims to address 95% of passenger vehicle market by 2020

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There are tweaks to the exterior and interior styling and one big updatecomes in the...

Kia vs Hyundai: Who will gather speed on Indian roads?

Though both brands belong to the same parent company, Hyundai has issued strict...

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After a spectacular show in 2016, Kwid's sales have contracted by 20 per cent during...

'Secret' team developing electric variant of Renault Kwid

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Trucks, two-wheelers beat DeMo blues; clock double-digit growth

Siam data shows that vehicle sales across categories, including commercial vehicles...

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 lot of...

Lexus NX 300h is a calm and composed crossover

Lexus continues its hybrid offensive in the country with the new NX midsize luxury SUV...

Ola eyes Australia, New Zealand for expansion

The two new markets are overwhelmingly dominated by US ride-hailing giant Uber, which...

What is the biggest threat to India's e-vehicle dream?

E-vehicles may face pollution hurdle with hazardous batteries. One lithium-ion battery...

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, say P...

Race to take credit for electric vehicles gathers speed

Ministries such as road transport and heavy industries are learnt to have objected to...

Surge pricing: Ola, Uber to come under CCI lens

A surge in taxi fares earlier led Maharashtra govt to set up committee to recommend...

As an overall package, the Skoda Superb is impressive

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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

Battle hots up between Triumph Motorcycles and Royal Enfield

Triumph's portfolio includes high-powered bikes such as the Daytona 200, Rocket III,...

India's e-vehicle dream is impractical: Toyota

Consumers should be given freedom to make a logical choice, and manufacturers enough...

EcoSport: Though a facelist, the exterior & interior feel fresh

Considering how cheap Ford cars are to maintain these days, the EcoSport is definitely...

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, the...

Volkswagen GTI is a lovely hot hatchback

The car promises to offer oodles of performance and fun, but at a price. Is it worth...

100% FDI in telecom via automatic route soon

At present 100% FDI is allowed, of which up to 49% investment in a company can be done...

Biggest challenge used car portals face

India is a $180-billion automobile market, including vehicles and services. Of this,...

Eicher Motors, Bajaj Auto rev up for battle royal

Royal Enfield's sales are equivalent to the global sales of Harley-Davidson, KTM, BMW,...

So who is the Skoda Kodiaq for?

Skoda's Kodiaq is the newest kid on the block and promises to give the aforesaid SUVs...

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 14.3 per...

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, 2-litre...

First Honda, now Toyota too mulls hiking vehicle prices

Due to the continued pressure of high costs, Toyota is considering a price increase of...

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

Any idea why economists don't write autobiographies?

For a bunch that fancies itself so greatly and does not hesitate to express an opinion...

Survival battle revs up in India's auto sector

Automobile companies are worried about challenges from electric mobility, automation...

November was a good month for auto makers

Various factors, including robust demand in rural markets and good response to new...

5 most recommended tyres for your favourite cars

When it comes to the replacement of old tyres with new ones, car owners are in a...

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 it all off,...

Fiat Linea 125S, a family car that's powerful & fast

In the day to day routine which includes city as well highway driving. the Linea...

Toyota, Suzuki ink pact to launch electric vehicles in India

Suzuki will produce EVs for the Indian market and will supply some of them to Toyota,...

Formula-E to power Mahindra's electric car dream

The technology that will power the Mahindras' upcoming electric cars and even buses is...

How Maruti, Tata Motors & Skoda plan to woo Next Gen buyers

With swanky showrooms and VR-enabled sales platforms Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and...

Hybrid technology has made Maruti S-Cross more fuel-efficient

Lack of a petrol engine and an automatic variant for the current diesel motor might...

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%.

Volkswagen Tiguan is a well-engineered car

The Tiguan will appeal to people who don't like big, brawny SUVs with immense road...

Mercedes GLC can give sleepless nights to its rivals

It looks good, is comfortable, spacious, very refined and there are plenty of features...

Top 5 fuel efficient MUVs in India

Shedding their boring boxy structure, the MUVs of today are not only offered with...

Low festive season purchases dent car sales growth

The auto industry has had a mixed month. The build up to Dhanteras and Diwali was good...

The new Toyota Fortuner comes loaded to the gills

Toyota launched the Fortuner brand in the Indian market back in 2009 which went on to...

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 to access...

Maruti Ignis looks quirky and offers a distinct experience

The Maruti Ignis is an off-beat hatch which is positioned for a unique set of...

Top 5 cars under Rs 600,000

Besides being budget-oriented these cars also offer fantastic performance and mileage.

5 compact SUVs with the best mileage

This major shift in the consumer choice has forced carmakers to field their version of...

Wipro CEO: 'The next is automation'

Bhanumurthy B M, president and chief operating officer, Wipro, tells Ayan Pramanik and...

5 compact SUVs with the best mileage

This major shift in the consumer choice has forced carmakers to field their version of...

Maruti is still the king; Tata Motors gains, Hyundai slips

The curious case is of Honda, which has moved up the pecking order while actually...

Maruti Vitara Brezza comes with some really useful features

The Maruti Vitara Brezza is a durable performer on our city roads as well as highways,...

September was a good month for auto companies

The increase in PV sales in September was driven by festive season purchases, with SUV...

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 - a...

Kodiaq, Skoda's 1st 7-seater SUV, hits Indian roads

Skoda's new flagship offering will compete with the likes of Toyota Fortuner, Ford...

Electric vehicles have grabbed the fancy of India states

Gujarat, Telangana to roll out policies to encourage manufacturing

5 most fuel efficient hatchbacks in India

Besides the car's price, fuel efficiency is of utmost importance for buyers as it's a...

7 sedans with the BEST mileage

Car makers are either tweaking their existing engines or developing new powertrains to...

Why GST will help the auto industry

GST will yield 'better value for money' for car buyers, increasing automobile industry...

Tata Nexon the much awaited lifestyle SUV is finally here!

Nexon is the first sub-4 metre sports utility vehicle from Tata Motors' stable and is...

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 market and...

Audi A3 Cabriolet is an indulgence

Bright and attention grabbing it certainly is, especially in this gorgeous shade of...

The new Innova Crysta is the perfect family vehicle

Toyota can be credited for kick starting the MPV revolution in India with the Qualis,...

Can Karnataka become the hub of electric vehicles?

Eyes investments of Rs 31,000 cr in research and manufacturing of electric vehicles

Why automobile vendors are flocking to Gujarat

Apart from around 40 Japanese companies and five global vendors of MG Motor India,...

New Hyundai Verna: 7 must know amazing facts

New Hyundai Verna 2017 is powered with a choice of 1.6 L petrol engine (Dual VTVT,...

Maruti to start production of electric vehicles soon

The investment will be made through a joint venture with Toshiba and Denso. The...

She is sporty and spirited

The new 3 Series Gran Turismo from BMW has just the right amount of comfort and...

Lexus LX 450d SUV: Luxury and rock-solid performance

Its massive dose of luxury aside, the new Lexus LX 450d SUV offers lots of space,...

Which are the best selling cars in India?

Maruti, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Honda saw their passenger...

The new Honda City is worth a thumbs up!

The Honda City is one of the highest selling C-segment sedans in the Indian market today.

For carmakers India remains a complex mkt with few successes

Big brands like Hyundai, Mahindra and Mahindra (M&M), Toyota and Renault have lost share.

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 refreshed...

Volvo V90: New definition of estates in India

The Volvo V90 Cross Country could make Indians fall in love with station wagons, says...

Bajaj changes gear for a power ride with Triumph

The no-equity partnership will develop a range of mid-capacity 250-750cc motorcycles.

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 compensate the...

Figo has been given a thoughtful and smart interior

Even though the suspension has a good balance of ride and handling, when you drive...

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 for the...

Bugatti Chiron: 10 amazing facts about this supercar

Chiron erupts a massive power of 1479 bhp together with an ear-splitting torque of...

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 Benz India...

Rs 14.95-lakh Jeep Compass hits Indian roads

The 5-seater Compass is set to take on Hyundai Creta, Mahindra XUV500, Renault Duster,...

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 a lot of...

7 lesser known facts about the new Maruti Dzire

To continue its dominance in the compact sedan segment, which consists hard-nuts like...

Maruti, Hyundai rule passenger vehicle sales in June

Maruti's Alto retained the top position in June with 14,856 units, as against 15,750...

Honda Amaze excels in comfort and practicality

The Honda Amaze is the perfect embodiment of what an economical, reliable and...

Figo Sports is aimed squarely at value buyers

The American automaker Ford has decided to bring back the S badge that we saw on the...

Isro and India's e-vehicle dream

In view of cost, these vehicles will justify deployment only as public buses, taxis,...

Renault loses steam as buyers shift gears

While Renault reported an over 12 per cent decline in sales and lost market share,...

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 to the...

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 to Rs 2,562 cr

Renault Lodgy: A perfect combination of comfort & drivability

Since the beginning of its sales in India, French MPV Renault Lodgy has always faced...

How Renault hopes to keep customers loyal

Renault Kwid plays the reinvention game to suit changing customer behaviour

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 India, and...

The 2 companies driving India's auto industry

Take out Maruti Suzuki and Honda, and the auto sector's prospects suddenly don't look...

Tesla eyes India plant, seeks relief

Elon Musk's likely referring to waiver of 30% local sourcing norm for setting up...

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 some...

Mercedes launches two SUVs priced up to Rs 2.17 cr

The launch boosts the company's presence in the performance SUV segment and takes...

Honda to power up the brand list with 4 launches

It kick-starts rally with the Africa Twin motorcycle; three more launches slated for...

Ford puts exports from both its plants on fast track

Sanand plant exported 78,930 cars. The one at Chennai exported 79,539 units of...

Maruti drives past 50% market share

Hyundai, has a share of about 16% and grew sales by less than 4% in April- May 2017-18

Automated system on fuel price rings in, pump owners upset

IOC said the daily price revision is an initiative for ensuring the best possible...

Carmakers bring younger CEOs to drivers' seat

The youngest in the new lot is Rahil Ansari, 38, who is heading Audi in India since...

Tata Elxsi wins deal for self-driving car software

While Tata Elxsi will steer clear of building hardware sensors used in autonomous...

Toyota wants to ship left-hand drive cars from India

Toyota has capacity to manufacture 310,000 vehicles at its two plants located near...

How an auto driver impressed Anand Mahindra

Sunil Kumar PS had modified the back of his three-wheeler to look like a Scorpio, the...

Ten models drive into India's elite cars' list

Top 10 vehicles, value-wise, is dominated by the two players in the market, Maruti...

Carmakers drive home 9% growth

Maruti, Honda and Tata Motors posted highest sales growth during the month

Ashok Leyland has 3-pronged plan for electric buses

It's bullish on electric vehicle segment as govt is keen to buy around 20-25k electric...

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 in the...

Hyundai Creta is an unmistakable urban SUV

The Creta is more sure-footed than previous cars from the Korean firm. Ride quality is...

Success mantra of India's automakers

Reliance on a single model begins at about 40% and goes up to 80 % in case of some...

Volvo to assemble cars in India

India to be Swedish car maker's second assembly base after Malaysia

Haryana will soon get a one-stop village for all automobiles

Haryana plans 100-acre automobile village Auto Village proposes to have about 80...

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 SUV - to...

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 some...

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 as it...

Renault Duster fails global crash test

Scores 0 on front seat protection and 2 stars for rear seat child occupant protection

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 pay linked...

Skoda awaits a ride with Tata Motors

The company believes there is a shift in consumer demand, more buyers could opt for...

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 (F30) car...

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

Carmakers eye niche branding for taxi fleet

Move aimed at removing confusion among private buyers

Tigor, the latest style statement from Tata Motors

Though strikingly similar to the Tiago, the Tata Tigor takes the design quotient a...

Starting April, Maruti will sell Ciaz from Nexa outlets

At present four products -- Baleno, Baleno RS, S-Cross and Ignis -- are sold through...

Move over Swift Dzire, Tata Tigor is here!

At Rs 470,000 for the base petrol variant, Tigor is now the cheapest compact sedan in...

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 roof down...

VW Vento Diesel: The best sedan in its segment for highway driving

The Volkswagen Vento offers unadulterated German car feel providing strong driving...

Honda WR-V: What does it offer?

WR-V has been launched at a starting price of Rs 775,000 and is available in two...

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 maybe in...

Why India's auto majors are a sad lot today

Auto majors face dip in exports due to credit squeeze in Lanka, Nepal

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 for one of...

Honda WR-V is bold, sporty and practical!

While the top-end diesel engine is mated to a six-speed gear box, the petrol engine is...

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 about a...

Hyundai decides to pull the plug on i10

It plans to introduce a total of eight products in the country in 2017-20, of which...

Maruti, Hyundai sales see robust growth in February

While sales of Maruti's compact segment grew, its mini segment witnessed a slump

'A year in India equals a decade of experience outside'

Akito Tachibana, who took charge as managing director at Toyota's India operations...

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 with the...

Why India is a land of dream for Suzuki

The carmaker has managed to significantly improve its product mix in the past...

Stifling innovation will turn 'Made in India' into 'Mad in India'

After five years, we are still waiting for permission to sell our four-wheeler in the...

Budget wishlist: Auto sector seeks sops for scrapping old cars

The Budget should overall seek to announce tax measures and policies which boost...

Peugeot drives back to India

The JV between the French auto major and India's CK Birla group is aiming at...

In India, who are Maruti's biggest customers?

Hyundai, which is also toeing Maruti's lines, said special schemes are offered to...

Ford launches new EcoSport at Rs 10.39 lakh

The new EcoSport 'Platinum Edition' will be sold in both fuel variants

Auto gains, IT slips in MFs allocations

Money managers have turned cautious about the technology space.

RBI's autonomy and image 'dented beyond repair'

RBI staff tell Governor Urjit Patel that the central bank's image of efficiency and...

Why your home and auto loans will now be cheaper

The recent spate of rate reductions is among the sharpest in one shot since the cuts...

BMW X3 is indeed the 'Ultimate Driving Machine'

The BMW X3 M-Sport comes across as an incredible package offering the best of all worlds

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 push...

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 62-year...

Tata Hexa: Evolution of a new era

Even with a brief look, one can notice that immense attention is paid to the...

Toyota Fortuner Diesel is more expensive than ever before!

While, on the surface, it seems revolutionarily new, Toyota has essentially plugged in...

Want a comfortable cruiser? Then go for Land Rover Discovery Sport

The Discovery Sport is a practical package, a spacious cruiser with good off-roading...

2016 Audi A4 excels in most departments

The Audi A4 has improved in leaps and bounds and rivals are all set to wake up and...

Keep track of auto numbers

Dealer despatches will probably be a good signal of economic turnaround or further...

What game are these car companies playing?

While offering discounts of up to Rs 1 lakh, Hyundai, Ford and Honda are also hiking...

Skoda Rapid Facelift - First Drive Review

The new Skoda Rapid is based on Skoda's Crystalline design theme that focuses on...

Hyundai Elantra is set to re-create a magic

The Hyundai Elantra is a well-known name in India, thanks to the striking design...

Auto majors sail through Nov, brace for note ban impact in Dec

While retail sales at dealerships have suffered the full impact of demonetisation, the...

Maruti, Toyota post double digit growth in November

The measures government takes next to push economic growth will be the key for...

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 balance...

Automakers pour money into electric bike start-ups

Large manufacturers are investing in small companies to get a peek into their R&D....

The Rs 76.84-lakh Porsche Macan now in India

It comes with various features including seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission,...

Tata Hexa first drive review

Is the Hexa more than a repackaged Aria? Clearly, yes! The Hexa has been arrived at...

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 sedan...

Finally, Renault Duster gets the much needed facelift

It lacks the finesse of its direct rival, the Hyundai Creta, but otherwise it is fun...

Automation gobbles up jobs in the IT sector

At Infosys and Wipro, 8,200 roles have been impacted in six months.

From safety issues to cheap car tag, Nano is a self induced mess

Nano's production though continues unhindered despite mounting losses

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 Etios to...

The Rs 37-lakh Honda Accord hybrid now in India

The Accord hybrid has a 2-litre petrol engine combined with two electric motors

Volkswagen Ameo Diesel: First drive review

It is definitely the heaviest in its class, which is likely to make in-city commutes a...

Maruti Vitara Brezza petrol coming soon!

This will compete with Ford Ecosport petrol

These 6 Maruti cars will soon hit Indian roads

Maruti Suzuki will be launching 20 new products by 2020.

All you want to know about the Honda Brio facelift

Honda hasn't gone to town updating every single panel and trim

Check out the new Range Rover Sport!

The car has typical Land Rover Sport styling cues, with large air ducts and black...

India's passenger vehicle sales hit 4-year high

Demand for passenger vehicles has been driven by new models, especially in the SUV...

20 cars with highest resale value in India

Maruti and Hyundai favoured among used car buyers

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 targets,...

15 stunning concepts at the Paris auto show

Unlike previous Paris auto shows, where new diesel models took centerstage, much of...

Which to buy? Maruti Ignis or Mahindra KUV100

Both these are super compact SUVs that will be competing against each other at a...

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT: The sophisticated SUV

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT: The sophisticated SUV

Is it a plane or a car? Actually both!

It can travel the distance between Bengaluru and Delhi in about five-and-a-half hours!

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

How telematics auto insurance can help you

This form of device-based insurance uses GPS to measure how much a car runs and the...

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.

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

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

Why 2016 BMW 320 M-Sport is worth buying

The current generation 3-Series or as the fanboys at the Bimmerpost forums say - the...

Renault Kwid performs poorly in Euro crash test

The protection to the driver's chest due to high chest compression was poor and the...

Top 5 affordable automatic cars in India

You'd love to take these pocket-friendly automatics for a spin

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 quite a...

Tata Hexa to hit Indian roads by October

Under the hood will be Tata's 2.2L VARICOR turbo-diesel engine that outputs 156.2 hp...

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

Carmakers get pricing wrong as models crowd market

The first major pricing error was made by market leader Maruti Suzuki when it launched...

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

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

Carmakers see gains in Uber, Ola sales

Automobile makers in India are embracing taxi-hailing apps such as Uber and Ola,...

Rear view sensors to be mandatory in all cars soon

Government has already made it compulsory for all two-wheelers, which account for the...

Hyundai Elantra is spacious and packed with goodies

Fit and finish is next to faultless for the price, but we did find a few hard plastics...

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, as it has...

Mercedes launches petrol GLS 400 priced at Rs 82.90 lakh

Merc says it has completed offering petrol option along with diesel variants for all...

Tata Nexon to hit the roads in 2017

This compact SUV comes packed with the best in class features, variants, power,...

All about the 2016 Skoda Superb

The Skoda Superb is a complete package which ticks all the right boxes to become the...

Auto sector in top gear; Maruti clocked 12% sales growth

Maruti's sales of the compact segment comprising Swift, Estilo, Ritz, Dzire and Baleno...

Fiat debuts Jeep Wrangler, Cherokee models in India

The luxury SUVs will compete against models of Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Volvo,...

Jeep Grand Cherokee launched in India from Rs 93.64 lakh

Jeep India's portfolio includes three models

Mahindra Scorpio Vs Honda BR-V: Which is the better SUV?

The urban, more sophisticated buyer will favour the BR-V over the Scorpio

More buyers for old cars in non-metros

Better roads, more disposable income helps boost demand.

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

Renault launches new Kwid priced up to Rs 3.95 lakh

Kwid has been a success in the country with the company having already retailed over...

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 efficient,...

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 down on...

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 stuff like...

Skoda recalls 539 units of Octavia sedan in India

The Czech carmaker said the assessment of the locks will be done in 12 minutes only

M&M recalls SUV Rexton to rectify faulty rear driveshaft

The inspection and subsequent rectification will be carried out free of cost for all...

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 address...

If you need a rugged vehicle then go for Nissan Terrano

The Nissan Terrano is an upmarket urban SUV which is single-handedly responsible for...

Volkswagen Ameo vs Maruti Swift Dzire: Which should you buy?

Go for the Dzire if you are looking for easy maintenance and a better driving car. But...

Enfield taps techies for Himalayan journey

The Himalayan is the company's second motorcycle after the Continental GT to move away...

How Renault put itself back in the game

The French car maker has gained a firm footing in the small car segment, and is well...

Ford slashes Aspire, Figo prices by up to Rs 91,000

The revised prices enhances the accessibility of these outstanding products, which...

An elevated bus that allows cars to drive under it!

China has found a solution to cut down pollution and traffic woes with a futuristic...

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 premium SUV...

Small cars, two-wheelers set for a cheaper ride

Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Hyundai stand to gain the maximum, given their large...

Mercedes-Benz C-Class Convertible: Neighbour's envy, owner's pride

We drove in Italy what will be Mercedes-Benz's most affordable drophead offering in...

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 constlier by Rs 10K

Maruti, Hyundai clock double-digit growth in July

Sales of the compact segment comprising Swift, Estilo, Ritz, Dzire and Baleno...

Honda BR-V: A compact SUV that promises a great drive

Honda has finally plunged into the fast growing urban crossover segment in India with...

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 jobs in...

Secret behind Renault Kwid's success in India

A large part of the credit for the Kwid's success goes to sourcing of local...

These 4 cars race past 100,000 bookings

Young buyers willing to frequently replace older models with newer ones are boosting...

REVIEW! The Rs 36.50 lakh MINI Countryman

The not-so-mini MINI Countryman is the first 5-door model from the company under BMW...

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...

MUST SEE: Stunning concept cars!

These cars may or may not get produced commerically, although some of them do hit the...

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 to six months.

In one word, Volvo S90 is brilliant!

When launched later this year, the Volvo will lock horns with the BMW 5-series,...

Over 280,000 diesel vehicles may go off Delhi's roads

There is a total of 590,000 private and commercial diesel vehicles registered with...

India's 10 best selling cars in June

Maruti Suzuki India continued its grip in the passenger vehicles market in India with...

Vitara Brezza: You will fall in love with this hot SUV!

The Maruti Vitara Brezza is a perfect embodiment of being the right product in the...

Chidambaram, Pranab put pressure over interest rates: Subbarao

In his book, former governor Subbarao says Chidambaram, Pranab were piqued by his...

Jaguar Land Rover to start testing driverless cars on UK roads

The initial tests will involve vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure...

Honda recalls 1.9 lakh cars in India

Millions of vehicles have been recalled across the globe due to defective safety...

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 the right...

Ford Mustang debuts in India at Rs 65 lakh

This is the first time in Mustang's 52-year history that the company has launched the...

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, SIAM said.

Mercedes-Benz GLC: Glamour meets comfort

The Mercedes-Benz GLC 220 d 4Matic is both sporty and luxurious

China's oldest auto company revs up for India entry

It manufactures cars ranging from entry-level hatchbacks to sedans to sport utility...

Government agency scanner on car recalls

Nodal body, which will take charge on October 1, to maintain data, will suggest...

Review: Skoda Superb diesel's ride quality is phenomenal

The third-generation model is the most flamboyant Superb that Skoda has ever pulled off

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 litre in...

As automation rises, new jobs dry up in IT sector

Sector added only 200,000 employees in FY16, down from 230,000 in FY15

Car sales: The top performers in India

Maruti, Hyundai & Mahindra together had 72.5% market share in year's first half.

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 class...

Why Tata Tiago is better than Renault Kwid

for the slight premium that you'll pay, the Tiago offers more safety tech, bigger...

New Honda Amaze is sure to impress you!

The biggest and most talked about change has come in form of the new interior and...

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.

Toyota recalls 170 units of Prius in India

Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 1.43 million vehicles globally for defective air...

Pay hike brings cheer to auto sector, consumer durables

Top carmakers, including Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai and Honda, are expecting a spike...

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.

Rolls-Royce drives in Dawn at Rs 6.25 crore

Basically the convertible version of the Rolls Royce Wraith, the Dawn made its public...

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 costing over...

Porsche Macan is luxurious, fast and expensive!

Apart from being luxurious, fast and expensive, it can take a serious beating any time...

Jaguar Land Rover could face pound 1 billion Brexit hit

Businesses have been reluctant to talk about contingency plans for Brexit

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 all day...

Rolls-Royce unveils its futuristic driverless car

Luxury car maker Rolls-Royce unveiled the car that defines the future of luxury...

Black money: India, Switzerland expect auto info exchange by 2018

Experts of both the countries will meet by mid-September 2016 to further discuss the...

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.

Audi R8 V10 plus - Performance redefined!

This revamped model is faster, lighter, and meaner than its predecessor

Datsun redi-GO or Renault Kwid, which should you buy?

Does the French automaker's insignia help the cleverly packed Kwid to be on the...

Volkswagen Ameo: A value-for-money compact sedan

The Ameo brings the best of both worlds in a single package as a value for money...

Audi A3 is luxurious and feature loaded

CarDekho team drove the facelifted version of Audi's immensely popular compact luxury...

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 kmpl

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 minimum...

Mahindra NuvoSport is neither refined nor cheap!

The Mahindra NuvoSport is considered a classic case of lost identity by many experts....

Promoters of top auto firms to pocket Rs 2,400 cr in dividends

The total dividend income for seven firms grows 25%.

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, view the...

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, and...

How Toyota Fortuner 2016 fares against Endeavour and Trailblazer

Toyota Fortuner 2016 vs Ford Endeavour vs Chevrolet TrailBlazer InteriorsToyota...

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.

BMW 530d is the spruced up avatar of 5-Series sedan

The BMW 5-Series is the ultimate executive luxury sedan which blends excellent driving...

Jaitley tries to soothe frayed nerves of global automakers

Ban on large diesel vehicles a transient phase, says Jaitley

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 off-roads, the...

Why Maruti is recalling over 77k Balenos, DZires

The Baleno cars covered in the recall include 17,231 export units.

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 lakh for...

You will fall in love with this Mercedes SUV!

The Mercedes GLA SUV looks spectacular from every angle.

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 logo from...

Will these stunning sports cars ever scorch Indian roads?

India isn't a very popular sports car market, simply because whatever is on offer in...

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, better-equipped, and a...

Ford to recall 48,700 EcoSport SUVs in India

It plans to recall another 700 EcoSport vehicles made between January and February...

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 through its...

Will the new Alto 800 make you happy?

Keeping safety as a priority, the vehicle will have an option of airbags right from...

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 the weekend.

After Toyota, it's now Mercedes' turn to rethink India strategy

After banning registration of diesel cars and SUVS with engines above 2,000 cc in...

The new Honda BR-V is subtly macho

Good looks and smart features in the new Honda BR-V make it ideal for those looking...

These are the 5 'unsafe' cars in India

Global NCAP strongly believes that no manufacturer anywhere in the world should be...

Review: Datsun redi-GO is a mixed bag

If you really enjoy driving, then you wouldn't enjoy it; but if you are more practical...

India's auto revolution is driving global oil demand

India is currently the world's fourth-largest oil consumer after the United States,...

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 ahead of...

Diesel car crackdown a blow to 'confidence' in India: Toyota

The Japanese auto major says the ban has made it difficult to launch new products or...

SC ban forces Toyota to rethink India strategy

Japanese automaker says the 'element of trust has been broken'

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 weakness in the...

10 best selling cars in April, Maruti Alto tops

The first month of the new fiscal year saw a slight change in sales trends as market...

Will Mahindra succeed with the NuvoSport?

The NuvoSport does a fairly good job of being a seven-seater commuter.

Tiago in fast lane, prices may go up

The hatchback has been priced strategically at a notch above the Nano and way below...

SUV demand soars as new launches flood market

The passenger car segment, in comparison, remained sluggish and grew a modest 1.9 per...

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 all...

Car sales grow after 3 months in April

During April, Maruti Suzuki India's domestic car sales were up 2.72 per cent at 86,481...

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 the...

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 vehicle, aims...

Analysts see more gains for auto stocks as sales rev up

Implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission recommendations, One Rank, One Pension...

7 top automatic hatches in India!

Today, automatic cars are reliable, fuel-efficient and easy to maintain

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 is the...

Toyota launches Innova Crysta at Rs 20.78 lakh

The bookings of the new vehicle, named Innova Crysta opened on Monday and deliveries...

Maruti, Hyundai, Mahindra begin new fiscal with robust sales

Ford India and Renault too reported good sales growth in April

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

Hyundai i20 Active: A good buy in its segment

The Hyundai i20 Active is an equipment-loaded car which increases the practicality of...

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 to select...

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 said,...

How Tata Motors is wooing the fairer sex

Cars like the Land Rover Evoque, endorsed by Victoria Beckham, have more women...

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.

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 the Range...

Maruti S-Cross: India's first, true-blue, premium crossover

It's a mix of a large hatchback and a compact SUV

Ford to recall 42,300 cars in India to fix airbag issue

The company did not clarify if the software error affects only domestic sales or...

3 stunning cars to be launched this May

Be it in terms of looks, features or safety, the Indian auto market is growing up

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 time you...

Hyundai not in small car race

Young Key Koo, managing director, Hyundai Motors India, said SUV was the right product...

Future tense for Bajaj Auto's Qute

Consumer groups have urged Bajaj Auto not to bring the Qute to India until such a time...

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 confidence in the...

Celerio diesel: An affordable car with good mileage

The Celerio diesel has a versatile character and won't disappoint in most of the...

Uber, Ola cabs go missing in Delhi

According to company executives, the situation might worsen in the coming days.

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 contender in the...

10 best selling cars of 2015-16

India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India tightened its grip in terms of best...

Tata Motors to launch hi-tech features in cars

JLR is developing its own autonomous car technologies, which could one day trickle...

Maruti Suzuki struggles to meet demand for Baleno

The Baleno is among the top selling cars with unserviced bookings of 55,000 units.

Nissan unveils redi-Go; to take on Alto, Eon

Japanese auto major Nissan unveiled its compact car redi-GO under the Datsun brand...

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 the price.

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 money too!

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 petrol and...

Volkswagen Polo: A sporty and stylish car that will excite you

The Volkswagen Polo GT TDI has been one of the most exciting cars.

Renault Duster just got smarter, safer and automatic

The AMT variant comes with a turbo charged diesel engine which produces 108.5bhp@4000...

This Tesla car is sure to make you drool!

The compact sleek car with no grille features a roof that is a panoramic pane of glass...

Court extends ban, cloud on diesel cars

The impact of the ban will not be limited to sales.

Automatic XUV500 will keep its owners happy

The new transmission fixes a major handicap for the Indian automaker in its best...

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 power of...

Audi A3 Cabriolet: An attractively-priced convertible you can buy

The Audi A3 Cabriolet is a convertible that is reasonably priced and is sure to bring...

How Maruti is racing ahead in a slow track

Seven auto companies lost share in the current year because of different reasons.

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 diesel...

After stumble, can Carlos Ghosn regain his stride?

Ghosn's partnership with motorcycle and auto-rickshaw maker Bajaj Auto got most...

Audi TT: A stunning sports car for the Indian roads

The Audi TT is a stunning package which provides plenty of thrills.

Tata Motors sets deadline for striking workers to join back

The workers, however, said there was no plan to join back as of now.

Maruti launches compact SUV Vitara Brezza at Rs 6.99 lakh

Maruti Suzuki claims the new SUV delivers an outstanding fuel efficiency of 24.3 km...

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 of safety

How Maruti Suzuki is putting S-Cross back on track

High price, combined with the decision to go only for diesel and position it as a...

Petrol car sales rev up as diesel faces headwinds

This trend is likely to gain pace with the new infrastructure cess on diesel vehicles.

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 the model...

Will Ford Endeavour become India's No 1 SUV?

The car is good enough to dethrone the current segment king, the Toyota Fortuner.

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 losses.

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?

Auto: Higher taxes may lead to substantial drop in demand

Increase in taxes on luxury cars will not have any effect on the demand

Automation killed a quarter of new IT jobs in 2015

The reduction in hiring indicates a shift in the business model from hiring thousands...

Tata Motors' Sanand plant hit by strike

The conflict began around Diwali when a group of workers demanded pay hike.

Jat agitation singes auto dealers in Rohtak

The Jats, who went on a rampage to demand quota, attacked the showrooms of only...

Infy to cut bench strength, increase automation

Infosys has been aggressively embracing automation tools.

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.

Toyota to recall 2.9 million vehicles over seatbelt issue

The recall includes 1.3 million vehicles in North America announced earlier in the day...

'Volkswagen used defeat device in India too'

The emission is nine times more than cap; Volkswagen denies the claim.

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 km/hr in 3...

Toyota targets Indian small car market

The company has capacity to manufacture 310,000 units annually.

Car sales down in Jan; snap 14 months' growth streak

Car sales in India surged by 12.87 per cent in December.

An exciting rendezvous with auto beauties around the world!

The most awaited car and bike biennial event turned out to be a grand success.

Will carbon composites replace steel and aluminium in cars?

Aluminium has one third the weight of steel and is highly malleable and elastic.

Auto Expo: Stunning new cars from 19 brands

Audi India launched the second generation 2016 Audi R8 at the show.

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 stole the show.

Top carmakers join forces for electric vehicles

Joint crack team of Maruti, Tata Motors, M&M to develop hybrid cars in India

Maruti Suzuki begins Baleno shipments to Japan

In the domestic market, the car has been well accepted and currently the company has...

Renault Kwid: A small hatch with a tough soul

The car sports a gear knob and not the normal stick.

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 engine...

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 petrol engine.

When Auto Expo paid tribute to Bollywood

Bollywood has always had a special fascination with wheels, be in motorcycles or cars....

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 its hood.

Fiat Punto Pure unveiled at Rs 4.49 lakh

Fiat Punto is Fiat's new entry-level model in India.

John Abraham's love affair with Nissan's beauties

Japanese auto major Nissan has roped in Bollywood actor John Abraham as brand...

Auto Expo Day 2: Futuristic cars steal the show

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and M&M draw visitors with a range of concept cars.

i30, i20: Hyundai unveils its star performers

In the US, the Hyundai i30 is marketed as the hatchback version of the Elantra sedan.

Toyota Prius: The planet's favourite hybrid

The fourth generation Prius combines a premium styling and an enjoyable driving dynamics.

Duster gets a facelift, dazzles with new features

Better styling, safety and comfort features will make the new Duster a winner all the...

Auto Expo Day 1: Metals stole the march over Bollywood and cricketers

Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Katrina Kaif, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhat all turned up...

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 low.

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 Renault...

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 in Noida.

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 is...

Made in India! Sachin Tendulkar launches BMW 7 series, X1

German luxury auto major BMW India has launched its much-anticipated 7 Series and X1,...

Tata Motors unveils 3 new cars at Auto Expo

The Sway, which is the likely name for the Zica sedan has been codenamed as Kite 5.

Toyota unveils the stunning Next-Gen Innova Crysta

Awed by the stunning Innova Crysta, Rajesh Karkera, is now eagerly waiting to get into...

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 off-roader based on...

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 Jaguar in the...

The stunning Chevrolet Corvette is here!

General Motors steals the show at the Auto Expo 2016 with an impressive line up.

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 products that...

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 was...

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 usage of...

Big launches at Asia's largest auto show

Over 22 passenger and commercial vehicle makers and 18 two- and three-wheeler makers...

India's first aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant's new avatar!

Bajaj Auto on Monday unveiled a 150 cc bike 'V', which contains metal from India's...

Car sales get off to a slow start in 2016

Maruti Suzuki posted a marginal increase in January and the likes of Hyundai, Ford and...

Auto Expo too expensive to participate: Rajiv Bajaj

He said Bajaj Auto is a small company and it is wasteful to create expensive concepts

Why some top auto cos will give Auto Expo a miss

Skoda Auto, Volvo Cars and Daimler India Commercial Vehicles are not participating in...

Maruti eyes realty to ease dealer burden

Rs 15,000-cr investment planned to protect vendors from rising realty prices

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 Solihull...

JLR's stunning XJ saloon in India at Rs 98.03 lakh

The saloon's interiors, powerful engine and latest technology will enhance the in-car...

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, christened...

Maruti continues to rule India's passenger vehicle segment

According to the latest data from SIAM, in the top 10 best passenger vehicles,...

Tata Motors to showcase over 20 vehicles at Auto Expo

Tata Motors plans to showcase over 20 passenger and commercial vehicles at the...

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 at a...

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 each and...

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.

Is it the end of the road for Chevrolet Tavera?

The multi-seater vehicle currently runs on BSIII engines.

Will Messi magic win fans for Tata Zica?

Tata Zica was designed by an international team resulting in a more modern look.

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 either new...

Auto Expo 2016: A peek into the cars likely to be launched

A record number of 85 products will be launched.

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 December 2015.

Repentant VW to expand compensation programme to larger cars

Expanding the compensation programme could add 80,000 vehicles and $80 million.

Why Indian auto companies fail to comply with safe emission standards

Stalling the introduction of better emission standards is based on specious logic,...

Mercedes to launch 12 products this year

Sales jumped 32% as compared to the previous year

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 Hyundai...

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 currently...

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 offer the...

Volkswagen faces billions in penalties as US sues for violations

The Justice Department has also been investigating criminal fraud allegations against...

Toyota, Skoda, Tata Motors hike prices

Every year, carmakers announce at the end of November or December their plans to...

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

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, outselling...

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

Luxury cars hard hit by Supreme Court ban

The ban does not speak about used luxury cars.

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 lever.

Temporary Delhi diesel vehicle ban leaves automakers in dark, investors jittery

Delhi, labelled the world's most polluted city in a 2014 World Health Organization...

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, respectively.

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 with the...

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 20,000...

Tata Zica: Amazing features, stylish look will impress you

The Zica will likely reach showrooms by January 2016 and will be available for sale...

Cars, SUVs to get costlier from January

A weaker rupee against the US dollar and the Japanese yen along with margin sustenance...

Automakers in Chennai face logistics nightmare

Logistics, due to road conditions, continues to pose a challenge.

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 on charges...

New kid in town: Tata Zica likely to cost Rs 400,000

The car will compete with Hyundai Grand i10 and Maruti Suzuki Celerio

Chennai impact: Auto plants stare at 5-day output loss

Leading tyre maker Apollo also saw a production loss of 450 tonnes till December 2.

Volkswagen backtracks on its 'defeat device' statement

Volkswagen said the 2-litre engines would get a software update.

Maruti Celerio: An affordable car loaded with safety features

Maruti Suzuki Celerio will now come equipped with ABS and airbags for all its variants.

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 certainly the...

IT, auto majors suspend operations in flood-hit Chennai

Ford said it had also shut its plant, with an annual capacity of 340,000 engines and...

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 so far.

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.

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 that would...

South Korea orders recall of 125,522 Volkswagen vehicles

South Korea is the first country after the US to announce measures.

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' !!

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 sales next...

Lamborghini launches Huracan LP 580-2 at Rs 2.99 cr

Italian luxury sports-car maker Automobili Lamborghini on Friday launched Huracan LP...

In India, where no-frills cars rule, Toyota bets on premium models

Toyota Motor Corp is betting on pricier premium models offering better safety and...

Rain cripples Chennai's auto and IT units

Schools closed for a day, crops damaged; more downpour on cards

Ford India recalls 16,444 units of EcoSport

Auto manufacturers have been recalling vehicles on safety issues.

Samvat 2072: Auto sector could see faster recovery

Samvat 2072: Auto sector could see faster recovery

Domestic car sales up 22% in October

Sales of commercial vehicles were up 12.73%.

For those who want to buy the 'world's best car'

The Mercedes S63 AMG packs some serious performance while also looking absolutely...

Mercedes-Benz reveals GL-Class Facelift, what should you expect?

US would be the first market where Mercedes-Benz GLS would be available for orders and...

Volkswagen CEO under pressure as emissions scandal hits Porsche

Europe's largest carmaker had previously admitted to installing cheat software on up...

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 in some.

Maruti, Hyundai, Ford cheer bumper sales ahead of Diwali

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday reported a 29.1 per cent rise in total sales in...

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.

Volkswagen India likely to recall 100,000 cars

This would impact Vento, Jetta and Passat sedan cars, Polo hatchback and Polo Cross...

Automation, innovation to reshape Infosys: Sikka

Infosys has drawn up a vision to position itself as a next generation services company.

Volkswagen slumps to first quarterly loss in 15 years

Volkswagen plans to cut investments by 1 billion euros a year at its core division.

All new Mini Cooper Convertible will soon be in India

The new model is longer, wider and taller

Maruti rolls out premium hatchback Baleno at Rs 4.99 lakh

The company will begin exporting Baleno early next year to over 100 global markets

Maruti to export made-in-India car to Japan

Maruti's exports are limited and mainly to countries in Africa and Latin America.

These 4 stunning cars will soon arrive in India

Ford Mustang, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, and Nissan GT-R will soon be in India.

Power-packed TrailBlazer to compete with Fortrunner, Endeavour

The Chevrolet TrailBlazer is the most powerful SUV in its class and offers great road...

Will Toyota cars in India face a recall?

Toyota had announced a global recall of 65 lakh vehicles to rectify a power window...

General Motors launches SUV Trailblazer at Rs 26.40 lakh

GM India said customers will be able to book the Trailblazer on Amazon.in only from...

Toyota to recall 6.5 million cars to fix power window switch

Toyota said modules in the power window master switch may have been lubricated...

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 India where...

Maruti Suzuki Celerio: An automatic car with superb mileage

Celerio was launched at a time when the Indian automotive market was going through a...

Sanand cranks up for festive season auto demand

The 125-km stretch covering Sanand, Hansalpur and Vithalapur, with connected nodes at...

VW scandal fuels investor fears about environment

Volkswagen's emissions scandal is fueling investor fears about the environment.

Mercedes launches SUV GLE in India @ Rs 58.90 lakh

The GLE will be available in two variants.

Maruti banks on Baleno to top premium hatchback segment

Maruti Suzuki had discontinued the mid-sized sedan Baleno in 2006, which was replaced...

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 hatchback...

India auto industry body calls for unified emissions rules

The government said in a statement earlier this year that by April 1, 2017 cars sold...

Ford goes beyond Make in India, will Design in India

The move will make it the first global automobile major to design a vehicle here

Volkswagen recalls 389 units of Polo model in India

On Wednesday, Volkswagen had asked its dealers in India to temporarily stop selling...

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 2015 in...

Volkswagen plays down hopes of quick answers over emissions cheating

VW is under pressure to identify those responsible, to say how vehicles with illegal...

Volkswagen India now investigating Polo cars

Volkswagen sold about 45,000 cars in India in the year to end-March, of which about...

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 indeed a...

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 brace for...

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, technology and...

Rolls-Royce to axe 400 more jobs

The group issued a profit warning last year as it was hit by the slump in oil prices.

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 with its...

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.

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 offering a...

Diwali bonanza: Maruti, Hyundai record rise in sales in Sept

Maruti Suzuki India, country's largest carmaker on Thursday reported 3.7 per cent rise...

RBI rate cut: Realty, bank, auto stocks zoom

Shares of rate-sensitive realty, bank and auto sectors were on buyer's radar on...

Auto sector cheers RBI rate cut as 'festival gift'

Auto sector cheers RBI rate cut as 'festival gift'

It's not just Volkswagen, more car makers to turn offenders

Some new EU cars, including Mercedes, BMW and Peugeot vehicles, were using around 50...

Volkswagen crisis shows no sign of dying down, Winterkorn to face probe

The scandal has also rocked the wider car market, with manufacturers fearing a drop in...

Shareholder advisor has 'real doubts' over new Volkswagen management

Volkswagen faces paying out billions of dollars in fines and compensation after it...

To hire or own a car: Which is cheaper?

The conversion from ownership to taxi hiring services is gaining ground.

VW picks company veteran to tackle emissions crisis

The company said it would appoint a US law firm to conduct a full investigation

Customers, dealers left in the dark on VW scandal

The German group has set aside 6.5 billion euros ($7.3 billion) to help cover the...

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 between Rs...

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, this would...

Volkswagen cars meet Indian emission norms

As India is progressing towards Bharat Stage IV (BSIV) emission norms, most cars still...

Volkswagen boss quits over diesel emissions scandal

Volkswagen did not name a successor, but said proposals on management appointments...

Volkswagen scandal dents 'Made in Germany' image

The carmaker was presenting itself as being run by technological diehards obsessed...

Volkswagen chief faces grilling by board over diesel scandal

Volkswagen is under huge pressure to act, with its shares down more than a third in...

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 were 40 times...

A tour of Nissan's global design center

Nissan's global design activities now take place at Atsugi, Kanagawa prefecture which...

Volkswagen needs more than just a new CEO

It isn't yet clear whether Martin Winterkorn knew about the "defeat devices" in...

The man who exposed Volkswagen's emission cheating

Daniel Carder said he's surprised to see such a hullabaloo now, because his team's...

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 from a...

Volkswagen's cheating and China's exports showcase diesel woes

Governments encouraged motorists to switch to diesel in the belief that its superior...

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 on the...

Car recalls in India and abroad this year

Over seven lakh vehicles have been recalled by various manufacturers in India since 2012.

What prompted Volkswagen to cheat on emission tests

VW overtook Japan's Toyota in the first half of this year to become the world's...

How Volkswagen's software cheated emission tests!

Volkswagen is accused of using software in four-cylinder Volkswagen and Audi diesel...

Honda recalls 2.24 lakh vehicles in India for faulty airbags

HCIL will voluntarily replace airbag inflators of 2,23,578 vehicles of previous...

Tata JLR unveils stunning James Bond cars

'Spectre' will feature the Jaguar C-X75 driving through the moonlit streets of Rome.

10 most influential cars brands in India

Maruti Suzuki remains India's most influential auto brand.

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 with the...

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, including...

Tata JLR enters SUV market with F-Pace model

It claims to be ahead of its competitors in the segment.

Amazing cars to hit Indian roads soon!

With an amazing start some of more interesting models to be launched this month are -...

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 might fail to...

Maruti launches WagonR Avance at Rs 4.30 lakh

Maruti Suzuki India on Thursday launched a limited edition version of its popular...

M&M launches TUV300 at Rs 6.9 lakh

TUV300 will take on the likes of Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster that are priced...

Domestic car sales rise 6% in August

Sales of commercial vehicles were up 7.58 per cent to 52,198 units in August, SIAM said.

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 operate their...

Mercedes-Benz rolls out India-made CLA sedan

Mercedes-Benz India started producing the new generation cars (NGC) in its global...

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 and has...

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 vehicle may turn...

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.

JLR launches Discovery Sport @ Rs 46.1 lakh

The new SUV is rolled out from the company's Pune facility.

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.

Autonomy for govt banks remains on paper

Instructions were issued on holding loan camps in the last week of September.

Rs 3.45-cr Ferrari California T returns to India

Ferrari launched four other models -- 488GTB, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale and F12...

Nissan, Renault, GM have a superb plan to revive sales in India

Nissan and Renault say they will compete with new models, especially small cars, and...

It's not the first time a Lamborghini car caught fire!

Lamborghini car caught fire due to overheating of the engine.

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 as...

Renault-Nissan to cut around 1,000 jobs at Chennai plant

The Renault-Nissan alliance currently employs around 8,000 workers at its Chennai plant

India becomes a global hotspot for auto parts

Mercedes Benz, BMW and Audi have sharply increased their sourcing from India.

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.

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 lakh on...

Datsun launches Rs 4.1 lakh GO-NXT

Datsun GO NXT Limited Festive Edition offers add-ons worth Rs 20,000 at a minimal...

Coming soon: A revamped Maruti Ciaz with better mileage

This is Maruti's first experiment with hybrid technology.

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

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

Toyota launches 'Etios Xclusive' at Rs 7.82 lakh

Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Monday launched Etios Xclusive priced in the range of Rs...

Review: New generation Ford Endeavour is loaded with technology

The SUV would be much more desirable now because of the fresh new styling, premium...

The Rs 3.3-crore Ferrari California T to race Indian roads soon

This is the car major's second coming in India.

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 1.3 litre.

Fiat Chrysler launches Abarth 595 at Rs 29.85 lakh

Performance is one of the strengths of Abarth 595 Competizione.

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%.

Volkswagen, Tata Motors, Maruti cheer bumper sales in July

MSI said compact sedan Dzire Tour stood out as sales rose by over two-fold during the...

'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 September.

Moody's cautions against curbing RBI autonomy on policy rates

India's political infighting is denting business confidence.

Is it right to curb RBI governor's autonomy?

Balance is needed in selecting members for the proposed monetary policy committee,...

Volkswagen overtakes Toyota as world's biggest carmaker

Volkswagen overtook Toyota as the world's largest carmaker by sales.

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.

India bound: Honda unveils facelifted 2016 Accord

The mid-life refreshed Accord comes with stylistic changes along with added features...

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 well as the...

Hyundai launches SUV Creta at Rs 8.59 lakh

The SUV leaves a good impression thanks to its athletic built.

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 their strategy.

Tata Motors planning a slew of new models: Mistry

It has turned around its domestic operations under the HorizoNext strategy

Hurdles will come, let's see how Bajaj Auto fights back!

Analysts expect Bajaj Auto to perform well in Q1.

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.

Maruti S-Cross has arrived, Duster, Ecosport be prepared!

Maruti has chosen to call the S-Cross as a premium crossover, which is evident once...

How about a free ride in an Audi or Hummer?

Supercars are being offered up for free drives in a new campaign by an online portal.

GM to recall 155,000 vehicles in India to fix wiring trouble

GM India has asked customers facing problems with their remote keyless entry accessory...

Discounts climb for diesel car variants

The share of diesel vehicles sold in 2014-15 was 37 per cent.

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

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 variant.

Toyota recalls 7,129 units of Corolla in India to fix airbags

Various manufacturers, including Nissan and Honda have also been impacted due to...

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.

Surinder Kapur, the star of India's auto parts industry

Surinder Kapur's relentless pursuit of quality made Kapur a highly efficient...

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, making it an...

5 exciting cars coming to India soon

Carmakers are gearing up to launch a number of thrilling cars within a year.

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 others.

Nissan puts brakes on Evalia production

In the past six months, Nissan sold around 200 Evalias only

Honda Jazz is the 2nd most fuel efficient car in India

"Honda Jazz is very spacious and the flexibility inside the cabin makes it extremely...

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 delivering...

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 will be...

4 amazing cars that will soon hit the Indian roads

With fast changing mentality of the crowd here, the automakers are creating their own...

Audi drives in all-new SUV Q3 variant

Audi plans to launch a total of 10 products in India this year as it looks to fend off...

Buyers give diesel cars a miss, sales hit

Customers have started to factor in the narrowing gap between petrol and diesel and...

Renault launches crossover MPV Lodgy Premium

Renault, which had a market share of just over two per cent in the country last year,...

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 these cars.

Honda Jazz review: The most versatile hatchback money can buy

The Jazz has big, wide, lightweight doors that are almost 3 kg lighter than the ones...

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

Maruti, Hyundai square off with SUVs

Ruural markets contribute a significant chunk of SUV sales and there was a slowdown in...

Renault finds its future in car with 'Indian genes'

With its SUV-style design and feature-packed interiors, the Kwid has many advantages,...

Maruti Celerio diesel and its 3 closest rivals

The first diesel car from Maruti Suzuki, Celerio diesel is pitted against Hyundai...

Hyundai Creta will certainly get your heartbeats racing

With its fluidic design, Santa Fe looks and powerful engine under the hood, Hyundai...

HDFC Bank set to disburse auto loans in 30 minutes

In two months, the lender has disbursed about 25,000 car loans

Robots rising in auto factories but no labour replacement yet

An average of 30-40 per cent automation is standard across all big automobile plants...

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.'

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.

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.

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 rivals.

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 assembled...

Tata Motors closes gap with Reliance Industries on revenue

RIL is also more profitable than Tata Motors.

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 the process...

M&M drives in 'new-age' XUV500 at Rs 11.21 lakh

Mahindra & Mahindra on Monday unveiled an updated version of its sports utility...

'Auto market: Merc will continue to be the Numero Uno'

'We have a customer base of 70,000 in India'.

Mercedes unveils safest car, S600 Guard at Rs 8.9 crore

Mercedes India say they have already secured many pre-orders for the S600 Guard.

Maruti iM-4 will set Indian roads on fire

iM-4 will be manufactured in India and exported to Europe from 2017.

Upgraded Jetta is gorgeous but Volkwagen missed out on few things

Volkswagen could have made some extensive visual upgrades to the 2015 Jetta facelift...

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.

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 and razor...

What's triggering major job churns in the auto sector

Companies have also managed to find talent created by frequent exits.

Why the entry-level car prices may rise 10% from 2017

India, is home to 15% of all traffic fatalities.

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.

April's car sales fastest in 30 months

This is the seventh straight month of growth

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 plant tried...

Tata Motors bets on GenX Nano for revival

The company took five years to sell the 250,000 units of the Nano.

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.

Automatic Nano GenX: Rich features, better performance

This is the safest Nano Tata has ever put into production.

Maruti, Hyundai, Honda begin FY16 with a bang

Fuel price hike will impact demand going forward.

Toyota India launches updated versions of Camry

Toyota on Thursday launched updated versions of its sedan Camry in India.

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.

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 on a...

Ultimate luxury on wheels: The Rs 1.5 cr BMW ActiveHybrid7

ActiveHybrid7 is a full-sized gas-electric luxury sedan, offered in the long wheelbase...

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 to its...

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 independently of each...

Here comes BMW i3's Chinese copy

Chinese car makers have been copying designs of European car makers.

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 to fend off...

5 highest selling cars in March

It's Maruti all the way, with four out of top five coming from its stable.

Volvo launches V40 Cross Country at Rs 27 lakh

V40 Cross Country is the only car in India by Volvo Cars that is available in both in...

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 between...

Uber aims to scorch roads with its offers

India is its second-biggest market in terms of geographical presence

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.

Tata Motors makes Jaguar history in UK

Tata Motors has made automotive history in Britain with the launch of Jaguar's newest...

Mahindra Bolero retains title as India's No 1 SUV

The Bolero has sold over 1 lakh vehicles during FY2015.

How Merc plans to take on its contenders

The company got back in the numbers game only in 2013.

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.

Renault launches Lodgy at Rs 8.19 lakh

The vehicle will compete with the likes of Toyota's Innova, Maruti's Ertiga.

Verna 4S: A premium sedan with cool features

Hyundai has upped the game of the Verna with the 4S.

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.

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.

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.

Nissan Leaf: An affordable and impressive electric car

The car is a conventional hatchback with state-of-the-art aerodynamics.

Luxury car makers go native as sales surge

The growth rate could continue for another seven years.

Rough and tough Hyundai i20 has a long way to go

HYUNDAI I20 ACTIVE is fully loaded with features and has two well-refined engine options.

Ford unveils Figo Aspire, to launch in June 2015

Figo Aspire will be the company's first ever sub-4 meter sedan.

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 century.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Renault Lodgy: A spacious MPV that offers a great ride

The Lodgy feels easy to drive, more like a sedan than an MPV.

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.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class versus BMW 3-Series: Which is a good buy?

Mercedes-Benz India has been on a roll.

'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.

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.

Maruti to recall 33,098 units of Alto 800 & Alto K-10

The government is working on a recall policy.

Check out the stylish and spacious Ford EcoSport S!

Ford EcoSport S offers all the practicality and affordability of a small car.

What makes the new Audi Q7 a great buy

The next-generation Q7 should make its way into India by this year end.

Volkswagen launches special edition Vento at Rs 10.42 lakh

Volkswagen launches special edition Vento at Rs 10.42 lakh.

Stunning cars you would love to own!

A range of new luxury cars were unveiled at the Geneva International Motor show.

Banks should pass on RBI rate cut benefits: Auto makers

The rate cut would mean actual gains for vehicle buyers only when banks pass on benefits.

Infy increasing use of automation to mitigate cost

We have to really focus on improving productivity: infy, COO

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.

Maruti, Tata Motors, Hyundai put up a good show in Feb

Country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday reported 8.7 per cent...

Auto makers see smooth drive in long term

Market linking of petrol and diesel prices has helped the industry.

No major relief for the battered auto industry

Auto sector has nothing to look forward to in the Budget.

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.

Ratan Tata confirms JLR's North America plan

JLR yet to decide on the exact location.

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.

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

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 second...

Stunning cars in James Bond's new movie

Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles feature in many Bond films

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

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 and even...

Toyota Etios Liva is stunning; interior styling tad disappointing

Just like Toyota in India got into the mass car segment and introduced the Etios range.

With Tata's entry,Cardekho.com founders' lives come full circle

The Jain brothers' $300 mn-worth Girnar Software has really humble roots.

Renault's 'Captur' to take on Ford EcoSport, Maruti XA Alpha

French carmaker Renault is developing an even smaller sport utility vehicle Captur...

A sneak peak into the Tata hatchback, Kite

Kite is reported to launch by mid-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 notch...

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

Porsche launches 911 Targa at Rs 1.78 crore

Car comes in two variants - 911 Targa 4 and 911 Targa 4S.

Ford, Hyundai non-performers, Maruti cheers robust Jan sales

Maruti sold 191 units of SX4 sedan in January 2014.

'Air car' will likely debut in H2 of 2015

Cars running on air still on Tata Motors' radar

A peek into the New Ford Figo Hatchback

Figo will be powered by a 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine.

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 into some new...

The incredible journey of car makers in India

The total number of passenger vehicles (cars and utility vehicles) sold annually in...

Maruti Suzuki Q3 net rises 18% to Rs 802 crore

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday reported 17.8 per cent...

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 crown of the...

Tata Motors launches new hatchback BOLT at Rs 4.95 lakh

Tata Motors is banking on revotron engine to tap the petrol passenger car segment with...

Mercedes launches CLA Class sedan at Rs 31.5 lakh

Mercedes-Benz on Thursday launched CLA Class sedan, priced in the range of Rs...

INFOGRAPHIX: Nations that rule the global automobile market

lobal output returning to its medium-term growth rate of 4 per cent

Driving the dream: A gold-plated Lamborghini Aventador!

The Lamborghini Aventador is one of its kind and there isn't any other gold-plated...

Revealed! Renault to launch another SUV smaller than Duster

The Stepway will have raised ground clearance, body cladding to add that rugged look...

Revealed! Maruti's new compact SUV

The design of the rear doors and C-Pillar for example seem inspired by the Suzuki iv-4...

Tata Motors' next from Nano factory to take on Maruti Alto

Code-named Pelican, bigger hatchback with new petrol and diesel engines may hit the...

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

Nissan launches Datsun Go+ at Rs 3.79 lakh

Nissan Motor India on Friday launched compact multipurpose vehicle Datsun Go+ in New...

Jaguar F-Type: Great performance, gorgeous looks!

The Jaguar F-Type not only looks drop-dead gorgeous but also has immense power on tap.

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 from 8 per...

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, showcases the...

The best compact luxury sedan money can buy

Mercedes-Benz's first launch of the year is its most gorgeous looking and the new...

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 balanced...

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, SIAM said.

Audi sets Indian roads ablaze as it races ahead of Merc

Audi sold 10,851 units last year, higher than Mercedes-Benz, which sold 10,201 units.

Audi sells record 10,851 cars in India

The company introduced many firsts in 2014, including introduction of segment first...

10 most awaited cars coming to India in 2015

2015 will witness exciting new car launches that will prompt you to buy at one of them.

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 and get...

Why BMW Mini's popularity is on the rise in India

The German luxury car manufacturer is quietly building on the legacy of the Mini,...

Ford plans easy Share-Car model in India

India is among the countries where US-based auto maker Ford has announced 25 mobility...

Price hikes not to affect sales, says Maruti Suzuki

With the government not continuing with lower excise duty beyond December 31, major...

Car makers offer airbags as standard before govt order

German car maker Volkswagen was the first company to offer airbags on all its variants...

Audi's A7 drives itself from San Francisco to Las Vegas

The A7 comes with a built-in 3D video camera

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 range of...

General Motors, Maruti follow trend, hike car prices

General Motors India on Tuesday increased vehicle prices by up to Rs 61,000 in order...

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 seating for...

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 vehicle...

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 all set to...

Labour unrest at Hyundai's supplier factory near Chennai

Hyundai said its production was not impacted because of the labour problem at the...

Jaitley promises more autonomy to PSU banks

Jaitley said there was a need for the banking sector to fund infrastructure and...

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 increase in...

Maruti all geared to hitch a smooth ride in 2015

Maruti has improved its sales in the recent past.

Maruti, Hyundai, Toyota cheer bumper sales in December

Auto firms have reported a good jump in sales for the month of December

Hyundai posts record sales in India in 2014, crosses 4.1 lakh

Commenting on the company's performance, HMIL managing director and chief executive...

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 concession...

5 top selling SUVs in 2014

The rough and tough image of SUVs is now being presented in a more technologically...

New launches helped Honda record bumper sales in 2014

Riding on new launches, Japanese auto major Honda is set for over 62 per cent growth...

Hyundai Verna has oomph but is not the best-handling sedan

Verna is loaded with features, classy desing but handling could have been better.

A wake up call for Indian carmakers

If carmakers don't explore innovations to improve safety, they could be relegated to...

Hyundai joins Maruti in 400,000 sales club

It plans to increase India sales by a tenth, helped largely by launches next year

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 10.6 lakh...

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 quite...

Honda plans setting up car manufacturing plant in Gujarat

Honda Cars India approached the Gujarat government with a proposal to set up a car...

Datsun Go+: Fantastic drive, affordable but lacks few features

Datsun go + is a great car, offers superb mileage but lacks few features.

Soon, Hyundai to drive in next-gen Elantra to India

Hyundai Elantra is likely to give it tough to rivals like Renault Fluence and Toyota...

How Tata Zest is taking on Honda Amaze

According to industry data, for two months, sale of the Zest (7,359 units) were higher...

Tata Bolt is a hot hatchback to watch out for

The Tata Bolt is a well packaged hatchback with attractive interiors, space and...

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 most powerful...

A budget MPV from the Datsun stable

The Datsun Go+ is an extended Datsun Go with a third row of seats

Ford India recalls 20,752 units of EcoSport

The company will also check the reorienting wiring harness related to the correct...

Tata Motors to go easy on executive pay hike

Tata Motors estimates the new total remuneration for the current year, where it has...

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.

Get ready to pay more for cars this New Year

Hyundai Motor India will raise prices of its entire product portfolio in the range of...

Battle of the SUVs: Fiat Avventura takes on Ford EcoSport

The Italian stallion emerges as more desirable drive.

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 deserves...

Audi to launch 10 new models in India next year

German luxury car maker Audi plans to launch around 10 new models next year in India...

5 things to know about the upcoming Maruti SX4 S-Cross

It is expected to cost between Rs 8 lakh and Rs 10 lakh.

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 demand for...

Lower fuel cost, excise duty relief propel car sales in Nov

Vehicle sales across categories registered an increase of 5.03 per cent to 16,03,292...

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 Union Cabinet...

Avventura, Cross Polo, Etios Cross: Which one is the best?

Three hatchbacks have been muscled up to offer a more adventurous driving experience.

Mercedes to launch pre-owned car brand in India

Mercedes-Benz on Friday said it will announce the launch of a separate brand for...

Mercedes GLA 45 AMG: Has the MOST powerful 4-cylinder engine

It's also tough to find faults with car.

It's going to be an uphill drive for Manza

According to a senior Tata Motors official, the company is taking aggressive steps to...

VW Vento diesel is the best automatic car in its segment

It offers all-round blend of performance, comfort and convenience with excellent build...

Faulty Ciaz? Maruti to repair car free of cost

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), the country's largest car maker, has initiated a...

5 super cool auto designs of the future

These concept vehicles were showcased at the recent Los Angeles Motor Show.

Faulty clutch: Maruti recalls 3,796 units of Ciaz

In April, MSI had recalled 1,03,311 units of its popular models -- Ertiga, Swift and...

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 come off...

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.

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 units,...

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 equipments.

Tata gives Nano a 'twist'; will buyers go for it?

Market watchers believe Tata Motors' move to upgrade the Nano is a right decision.

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 business.

Planning to buy a car? 7 tempting offers from Tata Motors

Discounts range between Rs 20,000 and Rs 80,000.

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 units, up...

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 have its...

Ford India recalls 3,072 units of Fiesta diesel

As part of the new Central Motor Vehicle Rules, the government is framing a mandatory...

Fiat, Maruti, Tata in race to replace Kolkata's Ambassador cabs

The state transport department recently announced to give permit to 3,000 new taxis.

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 offers more...

The 10 best selling cars in India

Maruti Suzuki India's grip on the country's car market tightened in October with six...

Hyundai Santro: A journey of triumphs and tribulations

Hyundai's entry-level Santro still packs a punch but, flanked by spunkier siblings,...

BMW rolls out new Mini Cooper models in India

To meet the rising demand for its iconic brand Mini, German luxury carmaker BMW Group...

Tata Bolt: The best hatchback in its segment

It is a good offering is its segment, and more what we understand it will be the best...

How the people's car was born and how it stayed that way

Today, Suzuki depends on Maruti for its place in the world

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 Hybrid in...

Tata Motors fails to tap Zest success

Zest buyers are forced to wait up to six weeks for the automated manual transmission...

New Merc C-Class: Perfect balance between luxury and performance

The new generation offering looks better inside out, carries more equipment and drives...

After years of steady growth, Hyundai shifts gears in India

Currently, Hyundai has 400 dealerships and over 270 rural sales outlets supported by...

Maruti YRA: The car that will take on Hyundai's Elite i20

First images of the model that can replace Swift.

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 covers.

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 AMT...

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 700,000...

5 gorgeous hatchbacks that will hit Indian roads in 2015

Compact car space is going to exciting times in the coming year.

IOC to automate all petrol stations in 3 years

Indian Oil till last month has automated more than 6,200 retail outlets and is...

Maruti, Hyundai, Honda may hike car price

Popular new models like Maruti Ciaz and Hyundai Elite i20 are reported to get dearer...

New e-rickshaws on the roads soon

The ministry of road transport and highways on Monday launched a modified e-rickshaw...

Skoda Rapid AT: No competitor can match its ride quality

It is simple yet appealing, well-built and provides excellent ride quality, and now...

Car sales dip 2.55% in Oct as festive purchases remain subdued

According to the data released by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM),...

Mahindra plans 5 new vehicles to beat competitors

The new Scorpio came after a gap of 24 months since its last launch, during which the...

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, and...

Hindustan Motors offers VRS to employees

The VRS notice was pasted on the gates of the company's Uttarpara unit by the...

New Alto K10: India's cheapest automatic car

The AMT gear box may not seem like much of technology wizardry, but the seamless gear...

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.

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 Suzuki;...

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 development, R&D...

Quadricycles: Don't let corporate rivalry drive regulation

Those that are developing quadricycles from scratch say it will take them at least two...

Did your car FAIL safety test? Blame it on Indian laws

Manufacturers say they are complying with the rules and regulations laid down by the...

Why Maruti has set aside Rs 4,000 crore

MSIL would also focus more on bringing out models with auto gear shift technology.

Maruti Swift, Datsun GO score 'zero' in safety test

These risks would be significantly reduced if the cars had to comply with the UN test...

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 increased weight...

Maruti's newer cars to offer better mileage

Known for its fuel efficient vehicles, car market leader Maruti Suzuki India is...

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.

5 HOT cars launched in October

Prominent ones are Maruti's smoky Ciaz and Fiat's gorgeous Avventura.

Tata Zest has the best features in its class

This could be make or break product for the company.

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, Amaze or...

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 units.

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.

Honda recalls 2,338 Brio, Amaze, CR-V in India

The vehicles affected by the recall are manufactured between September 2011 and July...

Mercedes drives in the gorgeous GLA 45 AMG

It goes from 0 to 100 kmph in 4.8 seconds!

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 airbags...

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.

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 Korean...

MFs dig in for fight on Maruti's Gujarat plant

Eight months after India's largest car maker, Maruti Suzuki India, announced plans for...

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 back on time...

DC Avanti to start deliveries from January 2015

May used Renault-sourced engine.

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 without...

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 a...

Auto industry gives thumbs-up to deregulation of diesel

General Motors India Vice President P Balendran termed the decision as a positive move...

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.

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.

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 automobile...

The TOP 5 rivals of Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

Will you ditch Honda City or Hyundai Verna for Maruti's latest offering?

Will the new Skoda Yeti have buyers in India?

Skoda has made extensive changes to the styling of the Yeti.

Domestic car sales decline 1% in September

Sales of commercial vehicles rose 8.59 per cent to 56,140 units in September, SIAM said.

Is Fiat Punto better than Hyundai Elite and Volkswagen Polo?

People have embraced these compact cars because they are not only well appointed, but...

India may have to wait for automatic exchange of Swiss info

The Swiss Finance Ministry spokesperson recently confirmed that a meeting is expected...

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 domestic...

Maruti counters unfair trade practices charges

Practice of opening bookings for cars prior to launch has been followed by several...

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 using a...

Maruti aims big in A3 plus segment with Ciaz

Maruti announced 10,000 pre-bookings for Ciaz of which 60 per cent was for diesel models.

The BEST James Bond cars of ALL time

None of James Bond movies are complete without beautiful women, hi-tech gadgets and of...

Riding to sunset: A spectacular 4-decade journey of Bajaj scooters

Scooters such as those from Kinetic Motors had become gearless by then and were no...

Switzerland gears up for automatic exchange of tax info

Switzerland has been perceived for long as a safe haven for alleged illicit funds or...

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 car by...

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 vehicle,...

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 nearly $35...

Honda, Hyundai put compact sedans in top gear

New campaigns rev up their marketing pitch, while new challengers such as Tata Motors...

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 to over 5...

Car makers to have a smooth ride ahead

Bajaj Auto's margins are expected to expand 100 basis points, as volumes have recovered.

Nissan, Honda, Maruti record bumper sales ahead of Diwali

During September, Maruti said it dispatched 1,375 units of the soon-to-be-launched...

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/

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 total,...

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 'Beat' from...

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 four-cylinder...

Mahindra launches all-new Scorpio at Rs 7.98 lakh

It's built on an all-new platform and comes with contemporary styling.

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 engine.

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 cars.

The highest selling cars in India; Maruti tops

Country's largest car-maker Maruti Suzuki India continues its dominance on the Indian...

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 still...

Car compare: Audi A4 takes on BMW 3 Series

Bimmer loses out when it comes to ride quality.

Analysts bullish on Tata Motors despite JLR blip

JLR volumes could hit million units by 2019, stock trading at discount to other...

Premiums, fuel price squeeze diesel car sales

According to a report by rating and research agency CRISIL, it now takes six years to...

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 roomiest...

Made in India! Jaguar XJ launched at Rs 93.24 lakh

The petrol powered luxury saloon, which is being made at the company' Pune plant,...

Car makers pin hope for a smoother ride ahead

Buoyed by strong sales, Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Honda have scaled up their annual...

'Refreshed' Ford Figo launched @ Rs 3.87 lakh

The new look Ford Figo will have smoky stealth finish exterior styling elements,...

Factors that helped Honda's turnaround

In this industry, a company's strategy needs to be adaptable in order to keep up with...

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, oozes style.

Car makers eye festive season to revive fortunes

Car makers are cautiously optimistic, even as two-wheeler firms are clearly upbeat.

Audi Q3 Dynamic launched at Rs 38.40 lakh

The athletic silhouette with the dynamic flat rear window signalise urban sportiness.

Mercedes-Benz launches new E350 at Rs 57.4 lakh

Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz launched an upper-end variant of its flagship luxury...

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 will be...

GM boss meets Modi, plans to launch 40 new cars

US-based General Motors plans to launch 40 new products in international markets...

Why the govt should give greater autonomy to public banks

Control over PSU banks is what is allowing the government to drive this scheme.

Audi A3 sedan - Maiden wagon in it's league!

Audi, currently, holds the crown of 'Numero-uno' luxurious automaker in the country...

Festive offers on the GO for Nissan's Datsun

The company has a joint manufacturing facility at Oragadam set up with an investment...

Domestic car sales up 15.16% in Aug

Total sales of commercial vehicles were down by 5.59 per cent to 48,473 units from...

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 luxe...

Suzuki sells more than 4 million cars globally, half in India

According to information available on the company's website, Swift, which was launched...

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 Datsun GO...

Toyota's festive bonanza: Innova LE for Rs 12.90 lakh

Exteriors of Innova always charm the onlookers but this new version has additional...

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 starting with...

Hyundai launches Grand i10 SportZ Edition @ 5.11 lakh

The Grand SportZ Edition will have features as Diamond cut Alloy wheels, blue tooth...

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 stylish cars in...

Maruti eyes top slot in mid-sized sedan segment with Ciaz

Having learnt lessons from the past with Baleno and SX4 models, the company is...

Maruti to open bookings for Ciaz from Sep 3

Seeking to make a mark in the big car segment, the country's largest car maker Maruti...

Polaris Slingshot: Part car, part motorcycle, all excitement

The race car is three wheels of pure awesomeness.

Auto companies post mixed results

Exports in August were up 10.3 per cent to 12,472 units from 11,305 units in the same...

Costly sedans run out of steam

High-end mid-sized sedans, comfy SUVs and entry-level luxury models steal their show.

Datsun Go: Affordable with exceptional legroom

Nissan's affordable hatchback, especially made for India, also has a good drive quality.

Top automobile firms to invest Rs 11,500 crore in Maha

These companies had threatened to leave Maharashtra and invest in other states when...

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 sports...

BMW launches new X3 at Rs 49.9 lakh

German luxury carmaker BMW on Thursday launched the updated version of its sports...

Maruti plans big launches, new SUV to rival Renault Duster

Car marker leader Maruti Suzuki India is looking at nearly doubling the number of...

Best car? VW Polo beats Maruti Swift, Punto Evo

The German car maker has the best engine along with great driving dynamics.

Indo, Pak auto parts makers join hands to boost trade

With the Indo-Pak dialogue in tatters and the respective armies exchanging fire across...

India's e-vehicle dream crashes

If the drop in sales over the past two years is anything to go by, India's dream of...

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 dream of...

Competition panel slaps Rs 2,545 cr fine on top carmakers

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) on Monday slapped a penalty of Rs 2,545...

Land Rover to develop intelligent self-learning car

Using artificial intelligence techniques, Jaguar Land Rover self-learning car will...

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 launching the...

Toyota Etios Cross: It's spacious and very masculine

It's also unbelievably smooth to ride.

Tata Zest is a better car than Maruti Dzire

It has better styling, more appealing interiors, higher equipment, much more interior...

5 HOT cars launched in August

Buyers are now spoiled for choice.

Tata Motors to launch 2 car models every year till 2020

The company, which on Wednesday launched its compact sedan Zest in the NCR, priced...

Auto stocks find favour with fund managers

Automobile sector accounts for the third-highest equity mutual fund contributions.

Ford Fiesta: Offers 25.01 kmpl mileage; great driving experience

But will it sell?

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 than 60,000...

M&M offers professional valuation of used cars

Promoted by conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra, Autoinspekt, a cloud-based vehicle...

FDI in automobile sector drops 85% in April-May this year

The other sectors where inflows have declined include pharmaceuticals ( $680 million).

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 model...

Bajaj Auto hikes wages by up to Rs 10,000 per month

After months of negotiations and intermittent unrest impacting production, Pune-based...

New products at Maruti may mean lower royalty for parent Suzuki

The long awaited product is likely to be launched early next year.

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 afford.

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.

Can Tata Zest beat its rivals Maruti Dzire, Honda Amaze?

The car, the cheapest in its category, will compete against the Maruti Suzuki Dzire,...

Tata Motors launches stylish sedan Zest at Rs 4.64 lakh

Tata Motors on Tuesday has launched the stylish sedan Zest at a starting price of Rs....

Hyundai stops car exports to Europe from India

The move will result in around 25 per cent reduction in overseas shipments from the...

Tata Motors net profit more than triples on strong sales

Tata Motors, part of the $100 billion Tata conglomerate, said consolidated net profit...

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.

5 things you need to know about Hyundai Elite i20

It has refreshing new design and feature rich interior.

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100,000 Honda Amaze cars in 16 months!

Honda entered the diesel car segment with the Amaze and it became fastest in HCIL...

Audi launches A3 sedan@ Rs 22.95 lakh

The company is betting big on the new model to stretch its leadership in the Indian...

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. Can you...

Automakers gear up for ethanol-blended petrol

To curb petrol import costs, the NDA government is pushing for a 10% ethanol mix in...

Why Honda has halted production of City in India

The company said it will resume production of the car that is being rolled out from...

Fiat launches compact car Punto Evo @ Rs 4.55 lakh

Fiat Group Automobiles India President and Managing Director Nagesh Basavanhalli said...

Honda Mobilio bookings cross 10,000 in one week

The company said if the bookings kept pouring, it would have to plan a second work...

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 of its...

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...

First-time, rural buyers drive sales for Maruti

Even as good days continue to elude the economy at large, they seem to have arrived...

Market slide a cause of concern, says Mistry

Cyrus Mistry in his second appearance as chairman of Tata Motors tried to reassure...

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.

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 volumes...

5 EXCITING cars launches in August

Fiat, Maruti, and Tata are all set to drive in their best vehicles.

Mercedes Benz India sales up 25% in H1 2014

Significant contributor to this growth has been the flagship S-Class sedan and the...

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 be reduced...

Maruti Ciaz: All you need to know about the Honda City killer

It will be launched this Diwali.

BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid is a real mean machine

It can go from 0 to 60 kmph in just 6.2 second.

The Rs 1.11 crore Porsche Macan now in India

The new SUV will be available in two variants - the Macan Turbo and the Macan S...

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 Canada, 12,800...

Tata Zest petrol has the BEST engine ever made by the company

Car maker has started accepting bookings for Rs 21,000.

Tata Zest: The cheapest automatic diesel car in the country

To be priced between Rs 6 - 7 lakh.

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 in...

Black money: OECD unveils automatic info exchange framework

In a major development in the fight against black money, multilateral grouping OECD...

Soon, smart car seats to alert sleepy drivers!

The dangers of falling asleep while driving may soon become a thing of the past,...

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 market...

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 Accord and...

2014 VW Polo facelift launched at Rs 4.99 lakh

VW India has launched the Polo facelift in the country with prices starting at Rs...

5 BEST selling cars of all time

They have lasted for decades with no sign of drop in their sales.

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 next 6...

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 economy...

India's TOP 10 selling cars

The dynamics are changing as the sales pick up.

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 Baby Jag...

Tata Motors global sales down 10.4% in June

Sales of commercial vehicles declined 24.51 per cent in June to 31,384 units from...

Positive consumer sentiment could drive auto industry

Higher disposable incomes, rural push and infra push to boost auto sector

FM proposes greater autonomy to public banks

A large part of this fund would be raised through public offers made to retail...

Mahindra recalls 23,000 units of Scorpio Ex variant

Homegrown auto major Mahindra & Mahindra is recalling around 23,000 units of a select...

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.

Now, Manchester United editions of Beat, Sail for football fans

The launch of Manchester United limited editions of Chevrolet Beat and SAIL hatchbacks...

Automobile dealers seek tax sops in Union Budget

According to FADA, automobile retail trade and service industry comprises a network...

Tata Motors to launch Zest, Bolt cars this quarter

Both will be powered by the company's Revotron 1.2-litre turbo-charged petrol engines.

Tata Motors poised for change: Mistry

Tata Motors Chairman Cyrus Mistry said the company was poised for an 'inflection',...

Tata Motors to launch models regularly till 2020

The company is also working on various other measures such as enhancing quality of...

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.

Tata Motors shareholders reject pay proposals of 3 executives

The proposals that entailed doling out higher pay packets - beyond the permissible...

Nissan launches Sunny @ Rs 7.29 lakh

Nissan had launched Sunny first in the Indian market in 2011.

Mercedes-Benz launches 2014 edition of CLS 350

Mercedes-Benz has launched the 2014 edition of its luxury sedan CLS 350 in petrol...

Auto sector posts mixed results

The company said its domestic sales rose by 31.1 per cent during the month to 1,00,964...

How Nissan plans a comeback in India

The Japanese car maker, however, has quite a distance to cover before breaking into...

Road ahead will be a tough one for Skoda

One of the dozen marques owned by Europe's largest automaker, Volkswagen, Skoda was...

Totally bizarre and WACKY vehicles

People go lengths to customise their vehicles. Here are some that will blow your mind.

The BEST electric car in the world to launch in India soon

It can go from 0 to 100 in mere 4 seconds.

Hyundai offers special discount to govt employees

Hyundai Motor India has started a scheme to give central and state government...

BMW launches X5 diesel at Rs 70.9 lakh

Initial deliveries of the all-new BMW X5 in India will commence by June as an...

The 5 best SUVs in India

The cars that every man dreams of.

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 against 30...

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 than 2,500...

These cars can SAVE you thousands in fuel cost every month

Fuel-efficiency is an important factor that car buyers check before buying a car.

Hyundai may hike prices if excise duty rises before Budget

The auto industry body has been lobbying hard with the government for extension of the...

5 EXCITING car launches in the next FEW months

Honda, Tata, Nissan have lined up amazing vehicles.

Why Mahindra Scorpio is Modi's favourite car

Discover why PM did his entire election rallies in the desi SUV.

17 SLEEKEST and most FUTURISTIC cars ever designed

Concept cars from the 1930s to the 21st century.

Ford launches Fiesta sedan @ Rs 9.29 lakh

The 2014 Ford Fiesta will be available in three options -- Ambiente, Trend and...

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 (Rs 103...

5 things to know before you test drive a car

This exercise precisely tell you how good the vehicle is.

Hyundai i20, Maruti Swift better watch out; Honda Jazz is here

The car will be priced aggressively compared to its rivals.

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 range.

Mahindra enters affordable housing with 2 projects

Through the newly created business vertical Happinest, MLDL will launch two such...

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 production...

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 decline in...

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 capacity of...

These green cars are sure to make you drool!

A look at some awesome electric cars that are pollution free and easy to operate.

Toyota recalls another 650,000 vehicles for airbag flaws

Carmakers, including Toyota, Honda, Nissan Motor Co and BMW, in 2013 recalled 3.6...

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 Orange Counties...

How automated trading has driven the Sensex

Share of volumes through computer-generated algorithmic orders rising fast, but...

Weak monsoon rains could hurt auto sales

Weak monsoon rains could have a negative impact on India's automobile sector which is...

'Make inspection regime mandatory to prevent car fires'

Tampering with electrical fittings of a car, subjecting it to improper maintenance or...

Domestic car sales up 3.08% in May

Total sale of vehicles across categories registered a growth of 13.22 per cent to...

Toyota rides on upgraded models to regain market share

The company aims to contribute a sizeable portion of the Indian passenger car market...

5 AWESOME cars launched in June

The month saw two special editions from Mahindra and Chevrolet.

'Maruti's Gujarat plant deal adds to operational complexity'

The proxy advisory firm's latest comments come within days of Maruti saying that it...

10 Made-in-India cars that are sold worldwide

Increasingly, more companies are making cars in the country and exporting them globally.

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 to when...

Mahindra launches XUV500 Sportz at Rs 13.85 lakh

The variant adds features such as 'Sportz' decals, alloy wheels with red inserts, and...

IMAGES: Narendra Modi chooses BMW 7 Series as his official car

Safety features include an on-board fire-fighting system, an emergency exit and an...

GM launches Spark limited edition @ Rs 3.99 lakh

The car is powered by a 1-litre petrol engine.

Merc launches India-made S Class diesel at Rs 1.07 cr

German car-maker Mercedes Benz on Thursday rolled out the locally made diesel variant...

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.

Incredible speed: World's 12 fastest cars!

Hennessey Venom GT is the world's fastest car.

Scorpio's ride on the Modi wave

Since its launch back in 2002, the Mahindra Scorpio has never had to piggyback on a...

Maruti, Hyundai sales up in May as new govt brings hope

The phenomenal success of Xcent, Grand and Santa Fe increased volumes creating...

New Tata Aria: Most comfortable car in its segment

Ride quality is the car's biggest forte, and it glides over most potholes and bad...

Soon! Renault's limited edition Duster @ Rs 9.9 lakh

India is among the top five countries, which contributes significantly to the overall...