ACCORDING TO SHIRISH KULKARNI, CHAIRMAN OF DSK BENELLI, THEY WILL LAUNCH A RETRO CLASSIC, AN ADVENTURE AND A SCRAMBLER BIKE BY MARCH 2018 At the recent launch of the Benelli 302R, Shirish Kulkarni, Chairman of DSK Benelli, spoke about his vision of expanding the brand into different segments. For this, he plans[Read More…]
For many car buyers in the country, the price and fuel efficiency factors are more important than features and specifications. Choosing a car with a good fuel economy can drastically reduce the total cost of ownership. While new car buyers generally prefer a diesel car with a good fuel economy[Read More…]
THE UPCOMING FAZER 250 HAS FINALLY BEEN REVEALED IN PRODUCTION-READY AVATAR Pictures have surfaced over the interweb of what appears to be the Yamaha Fazer 250 in final production trim. The Fazer 250 will be the faired version of the FZ25. In what seems to be a breakaway from tradition, the Fazer 250 carries a[Read More…]
Jeep’s First ‘Made In India’ Product Promises To Give Its Rivals A Run For Their Money American carmaker Jeep has launched its most affordable product till date, the Compass, in India today. The prices start at Rs 14.95 lakh and go all the way up to Rs 20.65 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The Jeep Compass bags the title[Read More…]
Datsun has launched a more powerful version of its bread and butter model, the Redi GO 1.0L, at Rs 3.57 lakh (ex-showroom, Pan India). It borrows its engine from the Renault Kwid 1.0L. We have driven the Datsun redi-GO 1.0L recently; here’s what its extra power and torque feel like in the[Read More…]
German carmaker Mercedes-Benz has launched the AMG-powered GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe at Rs 74.8 lakh (ex-showroom, India). Car enthusiasts across the world know that as soon as the abbreviation “AMG” comes in the mix, the car is ought to bring a smile across a keen driver’s face. It is the third variant in the GLC family[Read More…]
The Access 125 is Suzuki’s best-selling premium scooter in the 125cc segment. The engine, refinement and overall package of the Access 125 made it an immediate hit in the Indian market. While the scooter received a facelift in the recent past, Suzuki has now gone ahead and launched a ‘Special[Read More…]
Though the Zest and the Bolt started Tata Motors’ revival, it tasted success in a long time with the Tiago hatchback. The Tiago, which sees a dip of as much as over Rs 50,000 post-GST, is Tata’s bread and butter model and currently retails between 4000-6000 units monthly. There’s a marginal drop in prices in the[Read More…]
It has been a couple of days since Goods and Service Tax (GST) came into effect and we’ve seen automakers wasting no time to get their vehicle prices down to start luring customers to their showrooms. While we’ve seen Maruti, Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover and Toyota complete this activity on July 1, Ford India has now joined the list.[Read More…]
Royal Enfield is one of the few manufacturers that sell bikes both above and below the 350cc mark. Under the new GST norms, bikes below 350cc attract a tax of 28 per cent while bikes with engine capacities above 350cc are taxed at 31 per cent. Earlier, all bikes were taxed[Read More…]
The Newly Launched Honda WR-V Gets A Cut Of Rs 96,000 Honda Cars India is the latest to pass on GST benefits to its customers after carmakers such as Maruti, Toyota, Audi and Jaguar Land Rover announced price cuts on July 1. The one nation one tax policy has proven to[Read More…]
The Mid-Size Luxury Sedan Comes To India Eights Months After Its Official Debut In October Last Year German carmaker BMW has launched the all-new 5 Series in India today at a starting price of Rs 49.9 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Tagged as one of the best executive saloons in its segment, BMW say the new one[Read More…]
THE NEW STREET TRIPLE IS LIGHTER AND MORE POWERFUL THAN ITS PREDECESSOR Earlier this year, Triumph had updated the ageing Street Triple 675 range with the larger, lighter and more agile Street 765 internationally. The new range included a base Street Triple which came with the older 675 motor, a[Read More…]
The goods and services tax (GST) is being introduced to simplify the current taxation system. However, with the GST council declaring its plans for the automotive industry, things have certainly become more complicated for hybrid cars. The council’s recommendations have left many dumbfounded, considering the administration’s otherwise supportive stand on[Read More…]
As part of its CSR (corporate social responsibility) campaign, Maruti Suzuki will invest Rs 6 crore to start 15 Automobile Skill Enhancement Centres (ASEC) by August 2017. These centres will be operated in partnership with government-run ITIs (Industrial Training Institute) across 11 states in the country. The first out of[Read More…]
Goods and Service Tax (GST) is in its final stages of revision before it is implemented countrywide on July 1, 2017. While GST has rendered the car as a luxury commodity, its recent release of tax structure has had a mixed bag of news for the automotive industry. After a[Read More…]
With the Model 3’s launch fast approaching, its details have been pouring in of late. The recent leak tells us about the 60mph (96kmph) sprint time and the number of configuration options among other details. Apart from Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s impromptu Twitter responses and the very first spy shots[Read More…]
Volkswagen has launched the second-gen Tiguan at Rs 27.98 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi) in India. Unlike the discontinued Touareg, the Tiguan is locally assembled at the Volkswagen Group’s Aurangabad plant. Volkswagen Tiguan Prices (All Ex-Showroom, New Delhi) Comfortline 2.0-litre TDI diesel: Rs 27.98 lakh Highline 2.0-litre TDI diesel: Rs 31.38 lakh [Read More…]
Skoda has finally revealed the much awaited replacement of the Yeti, the Karoq, in Stockholm, Sweden, yesterday. The Karoq’s European sales will commence in the second half of this year, while its Indian debut is expected to happen in 2018. It will sit below the Kodiaq (Skoda’s flagship SUV), which[Read More…]
Union power minister Piyush Goyal recently said that the government is looking at having an all-electric car fleet by 2030 to reduce fuel import bills and running costs of vehicles. He also added that not a single petrol or diesel car will be sold in the country by then. To[Read More…]
Should you buy a new car now Or after GST is rolled out? India is finally on the verge of having a simplified taxation system. But before the Goods & Service Tax (GST) comes into effect on July 1, 2017 (proposed), and replaces multiple state and central taxes with a[Read More…]
Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, has launched the all-new Dzire sedan today at a starting price of Rs 5.45 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Into its third-generation, the Dzire is built on the same Heartect platform that also underpins the current-gen Baleno hatchback. While this platform is lighter than that on the outgoing model, it[Read More…]
French carmaker, Renault, has released a couple of new offers on the Kwid. Both offers promise to make the outright deal sweeter for the customer. While one offer promises a low EMI, the other makes the down payment more affordable. Let’s check out both in detail. Low EMI Offer Under[Read More…]
If you’ve ever noticed, land speed records have never been achieved in SUVs. Whenever you see a set of enthusiasts who want to push the laws of physics (machinery), chemistry (internal combustion) and biology (human interface) to achieve the maximum land speed records, they have a vehicle that’s low to[Read More…]
The base version of the Renault Duster (with no airbags) was put to test in the second round of Global NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme) tests under the #SaferCarsForIndia initiative. The SUV scored a zero rating for adult occupant protection in the Global NCAP results, triggering speculations about Renault’s concern[Read More…]
