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…]
Toyota celebrated the first anniversary of the Innova Crysta in style with the launch of the Innova Touring Sport version. The Innova Touring Sport is intended for personal use and comes with rugged and sportier additions to make it stand out against the stock MPV. Let us see what it[Read More…]
Japanese carmaker Toyota announced that it has revised the price list of two of its most popular cars in India – Innova Crysta and Fortuner. The company said that from May, 2017, prices for the Fortuner SUV and the Innova Crysta MPV have gone up by 2 and 1 per[Read More…]
A Kerala-based auto driver, Sunil has impressed Anand Mahindra, the executive chairman of Mahindra Group with his unique invention so much that the auto-giant spent few weeks and dedicated a team to locate the driver. Not only had that, Anand also presented the driver with a brand new Mahindra Supro[Read More…]
The name Innova is not an unknown one in the Indian automotive market. It is and has been one of the best people carriers in the country, backed by Toyota’s legendary reliability. In May 2016, the Japanese carmaker launched the Innova Crysta with a choice of two diesel engines and[Read More…]
Tata Motors has bagged an order of 3192 units of its Safari Storme 4×4 for the prestigious Indian Armed Forces. Under the newly formed GS800 (General Service 800) category, the butch SUV will be supplied to the forces in phases. It will be replacing the age-old Maruti Gypsy in the[Read More…]
The new Dzire, which will launch on May 16, 2017, is wider and more spacious than the outgoing version, although the overall length is still under four metres. Its front design is inspired from the new Swift (expected to launch in India in 2018) and it also looks more proportional than[Read More…]
Online cab aggregator giant Uber has unveiled plans to tie up with plane manufacturers to develop and test a network of flying cars by 2020. Uber will run trials in Dallas in US and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Aviation companies including Embraer and Bell Helicopter have been developing[Read More…]
Renault will soon launch its top-selling SUV, the Duster, in a petrol automatic avatar. The upcoming update to the SUV will, however, not just include the two-pedal technology but will also involve a change of heart. Sources close to the French carmaker inform us that the upcoming Duster petrol with[Read More…]
The wait is almost over. After several spy shots and heaps of speculation, Maruti is all set to reveal the new DZire on April 24 with the launch scheduled for next month. The car makes its debut after the Swift bowed in at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, but it will[Read More…]
Good news! If you were planning to put your money down for a new Mahindra XUV500, you will now get even more bang for your buck. The company has confirmed that its 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system has been upgraded to support smartphone linking via Android Auto. The infotainment system continues[Read More…]
Hyundai has finally launched the facelift of its compact sedan, the Xcent, at a starting price of Rs 5.38 lakh. The prices go all the way up to Rs 8.41 lakh for the top-spec variants (all prices ex-showroom, Delhi). It follows the facelift of its donor car, the Grand i10,[Read More…]
With most Indian states witnessing scorching summer heat, the carmakers have brought in some respite with lucrative offers. If you are wondering that benefits might be restricted to only low selling cars, that’s not the case this time around. Renault and Nissan are offering discounts and freebies on their entire[Read More…]
Mahindra Electric Mobility Ltd. (MEML) has announced a partnership with self-driven car-rental company Zoomcar. The idea behind this tie-up is to promote the use of electric vehicles in the shared mobility space in India. Being the only manufacturer of electric vehicles in the country, MEML has grabbed this opportunity to[Read More…]
Hyundai India has launched a Sports Edition of its entry-level hatch, Eon, at Rs 3.88 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Featuring cosmetic updates, the Sports Edition is available only with the smaller 0.8-litre engine on the Era+ and Magna+ variants. To add the ‘sporty’ edition touch to the Era+, you’ll have to[Read More…]
The Lok Sabha passed the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill, 2016 on April 10, 2017. The existing Bill is almost three decades old and, therefore, it needs revisions to meet the modern-day situation. The core of the proposed amendments in the Bill is to make the Indian roads safer and reduce[Read More…]
Datsun has launched special anniversary editions of its Go hatch and GO+ MPV at Rs 4.19 lakh and Rs 4.90 lakh (both ex-showroom, Delhi prices), respectively. Based on the top-end versions of both the cars, these limited-edition variants feature extensive changes which include sporty body graphics, first-in-segment ambient lighting app[Read More…]
As the time for the Model 3’s official launch and deliveries approaches, it has been spied completely undisguised in the automaker’s facility. Tesla’s most economical model made its world premiere in April last year with the promise of production and deliveries starting this year. Tesla is entering India soon and[Read More…]
Home-grown automaker Mahindra has introduced the Scorpio Adventure Limited Edition in India. It is available with either a 2WD (two-wheel-drive) or a 4WD (four-wheel-drive) system. While the former is priced at Rs 13.1 lakh, the latter will cost you Rs 14.2 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom Delhi). These prices are around[Read More…]
Skoda, the Czech automaker, has revealed glimpses of its first electric vehicle, the Vision E concept, online ahead of its world premiere at the 2017 Auto Shanghai in April. With the Vision E concept, Skoda has joined its parent company, Volkswagen Group’s, all-electric concepts bandwagon post the infamous 2015 Dieselgate[Read More…]
Home-grown automaker Tata Motors has launched the Tigor sub-4 metre sedan at a starting price of Rs 4.7 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It shares its underpinnings with the Tiago and comes with an enhanced list of features over the hatchback it is based on. Official bookings for the Tigor went live[Read More…]
Skoda has teased a new concept ahead of the upcoming 2017 Auto Shanghai next month. It is christened the Vision E, and is all set to become the first all-electric model from the Czech automaker, which comes under the VW Group’s umbrella. It is expected to be based on the Volkswagen[Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the battle of the Tatas! This face-off will, in essence, define the fate of two cars which fall in the same segment but are otherwise different. At one end, we have the Tata Zest. Based on the Tata Bolt, the Zest is one of the best overall[Read More…]
Annually, in the first quarter, Audi reveals its key figures for the previous year and gives an outlook of what’s going to happen in the near future at its annual press conference. At this year’s conference, the Ingolstadt-based automaker has announced the launch of a brand-new model, the Q4, which[Read More…]
