Bijoy Kumar Y &Amp; P R Sanjai In Paris

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Japanese cars get more expensive

Japanese cars get more expensive

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2009

Today, the Civic range starts from a whopping Rs 14 lakh for the base model and creeps to close to Rs 16 lakh for the automatic version.

Toyota developing sub-Innova product for India

Toyota developing sub-Innova product for India

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2009

Toyota Kirloskar Motors Limited is looking to make further inroads into the Indian market as it puts its strategy into overdrive. With the launch of the Prius and its small car in 2010, it is looking to add another volume product to its portfolio.

Can the best automobile drink diesel?

Can the best automobile drink diesel?

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2009

At Rs 81.2 lakh, the BMW 730Ld is the most sensible 7 Series around. Pity most of them will form part of expensive hotel and travel fleets than that of personal collections.

Swift Dzire: A runaway success

Swift Dzire: A runaway success

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2009

Swift Dzire delivered on its promise of being a proper sedan and found favour with Derby respondents.

The beginning of a new auto war

The beginning of a new auto war

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2009

The fight between Toyota and GM may be is over elsewhere -- but we may have just witnessed the beginning of a new war today. A war that will be played in developing markets like India.

What driving the Nano feels like!

What driving the Nano feels like!

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2009

The Nano does not look or feel like a very 'cheap' car. It is a very thoughtfully designed piece of kit, with an agreeable level of fit and finish. Nor would you expect the kind of space it has in its interior. The two-cylinder 624cc engine hisses like a modern scooter before waking up and settling to an idle. The cable-linked gear lever helped Bijoy Kumar Y select first and presto, we had motion!

Nano goes to Europe, Tata hires Ferrari's designer

Nano goes to Europe, Tata hires Ferrari's designer

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2009

The Tata Europa is a jazzed-up version of the Nano that we got to see at the Auto Expo in India last year, but there are some important changes.

India-bound cars shine at Geneva

India-bound cars shine at Geneva

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2009

There was a time when one roamed the Expo halls at Geneva and wondered what to file back home. Not any more. Almost every serious carmaker worth its powertrain has at least one serious car meant for India.

Check out the Audi RS6 Avant!

Check out the Audi RS6 Avant!

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2008

Audi's RS6 Avant is not just another car not if it tip-toes behind Ferraris and bites off huge chunks of metal and plastic.

What drives the Tata Motors strategy?

What drives the Tata Motors strategy?

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2008

"The toughest part was continuing to believe that we could do it," Tata told journalists covering the Auto Expo in New Delhi, where he unveiled the lowest-priced car in the world. He added that "a promise is a promise", hinting at the ability of his company to deliver even in the face of brutal scepticism.

Why small could be BIG

Why small could be BIG

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2008

The growing Auto Expo in New Delhi is still in search of a focus, even though it is staring it in its face.

The mHawk has landed: Check it out!

The mHawk has landed: Check it out!

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2007

An all-new engine and a host of features mark the new V-series Mahindra Scorpio.

Ecology meets technology in Tokyo

Ecology meets technology in Tokyo

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2007

Business Standard Motoring at the Tokyo Motor Show.

India's 1st offshore rig faces delay

India's 1st offshore rig faces delay

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2007

Late commissioning to impact the exploration and production activities of ONGC.

Foreign projects lure India's mid-size infra cos

Foreign projects lure India's mid-size infra cos

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2007

Following Hyderabad-based GMR Infrastructure's successful bid for the new Istanbul airport and DS Construction's acquisition of energy company Globeleq's US assets, many mid-size infrastructure companies are planning to venture overseas.

Kerala may book air seats

Kerala may book air seats

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2007

In order to enhance air connectivity within the state, the Kerala government may underwrite a portion of seats of domestic carriers as part of its new civil aviation policy.

Govt working on wage parity for IA, A-I merger

Govt working on wage parity for IA, A-I merger

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2007

The government is in the process of structuring a uniform performance-linked incentive scheme for Air India and Indian Airlines employees after the merger of the two airlines.

Fly the good times to the US

Fly the good times to the US

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2007

As competition hots up, airlines are doling out freebies to wean away customers.

Delhi airport slams doors on small planes

Delhi airport slams doors on small planes

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2007

Jet Airways Executive Director Saroj K Datta declined to comment, stating he has not got any circular from DIAL.

Airlines scramble for a piece of the Indo-US air s

Airlines scramble for a piece of the Indo-US air s

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2007

No major price skirmishes expected; Passengers seem to prefer flights with a short stop-over.