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…]
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…]
