In mid-October, we reported that Mahindra had surpassed every other carmaker in India to claim the top spot in the 2017 sales satisfaction index, in a survey conducted by JD Power. Now though, we have a new report that talks about the after-sales service given to vehicle owners by automakers in India. As[Read More…]
Honda is all set to launch its premium scooter in the Indian two-wheeler market. Dubbed the Grazia, the all-new scooter is expected to be a 125cc alternative to be positioned above the Activa 125. We expect the scooter to retail between Rs 60,000 and Rs 65,000. Going by Honda’s official[Read More…]
The Renault Captur is a stylish looking SUV. The LED lights, floating turn indicators and the 17-inch crystal cut alloy wheels come together to make it look handsome. The Captur is not just good looking though. It packs in a lot of practicality as well. Step inside and the first-in-class ErgoDesign leather**[Read More…]
The occasion of Dhanteras turned out to be quite an auspicious one for Hero MotoCorp as it sold more than three lakh two-wheelers on that day. The company claims it to be a global record for the most number of two-wheelers sold in a single day. To put things into perspective, that[Read More…]
The results of the JD Power 2017 India Sales Satisfaction Index, for the mass market, are out and like every such study, it gives us all a reality check. This time around it is the home-grown automaker Mahindra that has topped the charts, with 866 points; followed by last year’s winner, Toyota, at[Read More…]
Volvo has joined the local assembly bandwagon with its first ever made-in-India vehicle, the XC90, rolling off the assembly line today. The Swedish automaker anticipates doubling its market share by 2020 from the current share of 5 per cent. And according to Volvo, the commencement of local assembly will come in[Read More…]
With relatively mature styling and more goodies, the Mahindra KUV100 facelift is here to rematch with the Maruti Suzuki Ignis and other B-segment hatchbacks Mahindra will launch the KUV100 facelift today. The mid-cycle updated/facelift model of the KUV100has arrived early (it is not even 2 years since its inception), certainly to[Read More…]
Mahindra is presently the only electric vehicle manufacturer in India with three EVs up for sale – the eVerito, the e2o Plus and the eSupro. The Indian carmaker, popular majorly for manufacturing SUVs, ventured into the EV space almost half a decade ago, and now wants to make the most of the[Read More…]
Skoda has launched its first-ever 7-seat SUV, the Kodiaq, at Rs 34.49 lakh (ex-showroom pan India). It is finally here after a long wait and is available in a single variant, Style, which comes with all the bells and whistles. The Skoda Kodiaq goes up against other established nameplates in the[Read More…]
Renault India has kickstarted its festivities a bit earlier than other carmakers. With Diwali just a few weeks ahead, the French auto major is showering special offers on its entire lineup, including the Kwid, Pulse, Scala, Duster and the Lodgy. Barring the Renault Kwid, the performance of its cars has been sluggish[Read More…]
SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers) has decided to publish data of all vehicles that have been recalled in India on its website. The data is accessible to everyone and includes the reason of recall alongside other details that can help viewers filter the data. All previous recalls by carmakers[Read More…]
There were some hard to digest comments made by road transport and highways minister, Nitin Gadkari. We won’t get into the nitty-gritties of the matter but the simple idea put forth is that the Government is anti-fossil fuel powered cars – diesel or petrol. While the words used and the[Read More…]
A slew of new car launches are lined up with Diwali just a month and a half away. Most car manufacturers have ramped up their car production in order to have enough inventory ahead of the festive season. Scroll down to know the complete list of upcoming cars launching around[Read More…]
Can you believe it? The Renault Kwid has been on sale in India for two years now! To celebrate the occasion, Renault has introduced the Renault Kwid 02 Anniversary Special Edition. Essentially, it is an accessory pack for the Renault Kwid budget hatchback. Here’s what you need to know: Prices (ex-showroom Delhi): Variant[Read More…]
Did you know that Tata Motors, even after 72 years of its inception in 1945, has only captured 5.5 per cent of the market share of passenger vehicles in India? At present, it is the oldest automobile manufacturer in the country and that market share is too low, to say the[Read More…]
The new-generation Hyundai Verna has just entered the country at a starting price of Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Equipped with more features than before, the latest avatar of the Verna has set its sights on reclaiming the throne in the mid-size sedan segment ruled by the Honda City and the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz.[Read More…]
Suzuki has launched the 2017 SP edition for their Gixxer and Gixxer SF edition. The SP edition is the top variants of these bikes. The Suzuki Gixxer SP is priced at Rs 81,175 (ex-Delhi) while the Gixxer SF SP retails at Rs 99,312 (ex-Delhi). The Gixxer SF SP gets fuel injection and ABS as well.[Read More…]
Time to get your Nissan washed? Head to a Nissan workshop from the 17th to the 24th of August and get your car cleaned and checked for free. Nissan even promises not waste a drop of water for washing your car! Instead, the manufacturer will use a special liquid which can be[Read More…]
You’ve surely heard about the Volvo XC90 Excellence plug-in hybrid, haven’t you? It is powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine and an electric motor. This Volvo plug-in hybrid can be driven for over 20km without consuming a drop of fuel. The batteries are rechargeable, and when they go dry, the[Read More…]
Diesel cars, of late, don’t seem to be exhaling in the environment’s favour. First in the US, then in Europe, and now in India, diesel-powered cars have been caught emitting more NOx than the prescribed levels under real world conditions. Surprisingly, the cars are well within the emissions limits when[Read More…]
A lot has changed since India gained her independence. The country has seen tremendous gains in the economy, in the field of technology and what used to be luxuries have become conveniences for one and all. Cars have become one of the many conveniences that have become more accessible but[Read More…]
The first-gen Ford EcoSport is all set to start its second innings in India with the upcoming mid-cycle update. Unlike a typical facelift, this updated Ford is touted to come with extensive changes both inside and out. Here’s what we expect out of the India-spec 2018 EcoSport. A Quick Recap The first-gen[Read More…]
Suzuki Motorcycles has confirmed the launch of an ABS-equipped Gixxer SF. It will be available in both fuel-Injected and carburetted version. This makes the Gixxer SF the only model in the segment to be available with this safety feature. With no mechanical changes apart from this, the Gixxer SF will be powered[Read More…]
Bajaj has introduced two entry-level motorcycle variants. The Platina ES Spoke is the new entry-level Platina and, as the name suggests, gets spoke wheels instead of alloys. Rest of the features and mechanical parts remain similar to the Platina ES alloy. The bike has a 102cc air-cooled single which makes[Read More…]
Tesla has recently delivered the first 30 Model 3s to its customers (mostly to its employees) in a big event. The first production-spec Tesla Model 3 rolled off from its Fremont-based facility more than a year after it made its world premiere in the USA. It is up for order from India as well[Read More…]
