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…]
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All-new Maruti Suzuki Dzire launched at Rs 5.45 lakh
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…]
Five things that could have made the new Maruti Dzire more desirable
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…]
Maruti Suzuki teases new DZire; to be launched in May
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…]
Carmakers offer tempting discounts on Verna, Sunny, Grand i10, Duster & 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 partners with Zoomcar
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…]
Honda WRV Variants vs Rival Variants – where do they stand?
The Honda WRV was launched in India today at Rs 7.75 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Of late, Honda has been struggling to keep up with the fast shifting preferences of Indian buyers. However, after a delay, it finally managed to take a berth in the compact SUV segment with the WRV.[Read More…]
Tata Nexon Vs Ford EcoSport Vs Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza: Spec Comparo
All These Three Sub-4m SUVs Are Based On A Monocoque Chassis And Feature Ground-Up Design. Tata Motors seems all set to dive into the sub-4m SUV segment with the Nexon this year. The Fiesta-based Ford EcoSport, being the only monocoque based product with a flamboyant ground-up design, enjoyed monopoly[Read More…]
Maruti Suzuki Baleno RS – Is it priced right?
Maruti Suzuki has finally entered the hot-hatch segment in India with the Baleno RS. At Rs 8.69 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), the Baleno RS is priced Rs 1.4 lakh higher than the similarly equipped Baleno Alpha and about half a lakh less than the Volkswagen Polo GT TSI. The big question[Read More…]
Online bookings for Baleno RS underway
The country’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki is gearing up to launch its first-ever hot hatch, the Baleno RS, on March 3, 2017. News has now surfaced that the Japanese car firm has started accepting online bookings for the performance-driven Baleno at a refundable amount of Rs 11,000. This will be the[Read More…]
How strong is the Maruti Suzuki Ignis?
The Maruti Suzuki Ignis Adheres To The Upcoming Safety Regulations Of India Maruti Suzuki‘s latest offering, the Ignis, is amongst the first cars in its segment to get ABS with EBD and dual front airbags as standard. But how do these features save you in case of an accident? Also,[Read More…]
Maruti Launches Ertiga Limited Edition at Rs 7.85 lakh
Maruti Suzuki has launched a limited-run model of the Ertiga in the price range of Rs 7.85 to 8.10 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). Available in both petrol (1.4-litre, 92PS/130Nm, five-speed MT/four-speed AT) and diesel (1.3-litre 90PS/200Nm with mild-hybrid tech, five-speed MT) engine options, the Ertiga Limited Edition is based on[Read More…]
2017 Honda City: Which Variant Suits You?
With The 2017 Facelifted Avatar, The Honda City Has Significantly Upped Its Game In Terms Of Overall Packaging! Honda is all set to launch the facelifted City tomorrow, almost three years after the introduction of the fourth-generation model in the country. Back in 2014, the all-new fourth-gen model faced a[Read More…]
2017 Honda City Facelift launched at Rs 8.50 lakh
A Much-Needed Update Seeks To Reconquer The Throne Of The Mid-Size Segment Sedans Honda Cars India has launched the facelifted version of the City at Rs 8.50 (ex-showroom, New Delhi). It is available in five variants – S, SV, V, VX and ZX (the previous model’s base variant, the E, has been[Read More…]
Hyundai Grand i10: Old vs New
The 2017 Grand I10 Will See The Debut Of Hyundai’s Latest ‘Cascading’ Family Grille In India. It Will Be Soon Adopted By All Hyundai Offerings, Including The Elite I20 And The Creta. The second-gen Hyundai i10 facelift (known as Grand i10 in India) was revealed on the Internet[Read More…]
Budget 2017: Little to affect the auto industry
The Finance Minister Has Announced That Major Indirect Tax Changes Will Be Held Off Till The GST Rollout The highly anticipated 2017 Budget announcement has included little to affect either carmakers or car buyers. The reason? Since the goods and services tax (GST) will be implemented soon (expected from the[Read More…]
Maruti Suzuki opens 200th Nexa showroom
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) is unanimously tagged as India’s largest carmaker. This is clearly evident when we look at the number of products that the company has on offer; it is by far the most comprehensive list of offerings in the country. While adding products in the portfolio isn’t[Read More…]
Maruti Suzuki hikes prices
India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL), has announced a price hike across its entire portfolio. This price change is effective January 27, 2017, and ranges between Rs 1,500 and Rs 8,014 (ex-showroom, Delhi). MSIL says that this price hike was inevitable to balance the increase in commodity, transportation[Read More…]
Mahindra KUV100 gets a sporty makeover
Mahindra launched the KUV100 in January last year and tagged it as “the Young SUV”. To celebrate its first year anniversary, the homegrown auto major has now introduced a stylish new avatar of the KUV100 but hasn’t given any particular name to it. Well, we aren’t going to bother to[Read More…]
Maruti Suzuki adds new VXI+ variant in Wagon R’s line-up
The Top-Of-The-Line Variant Features Aesthetics And Features Of The Stingray, Which Might Have Been Discontinued By The Automaker Due To Poor Sales. Maruti Suzuki has introduced a new range-topping model in the Wagon R’s lineup – the VXI+ – at a price of Rs 4.69 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).[Read More…]
Ford EcoSport Platinum Edition launched at Rs 10.39 lakh
Ford has launched yet another special version for the EcoSport – the Platinum Edition. It is available with either the 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine or the 1.5-litre TDCi motor. The petrol version is priced at Rs 10.39 lakh and the one with the diesel engine gets a price tag of Rs[Read More…]
Customers wanted luxury not Nano: Maruti Suzuki India chairman
“I think the Nano failed to meet the aspirations of customers in totality, not just one or two factors,” said Maruti Suzuki India chairman R C Bhargava on Thursday in New Delhi. Bhargava further went on to say that a two-wheeler owner, when looking to upgrade to a car, wants[Read More…]
Uber India to buy 200,000 passenger vehicles over next two years
Uber India is planning a major expansion as it looks to buy as many as 200,000 passenger vehicles over the next two years. The company is planning to lease the cars to drivers who want to join its cab-hailing platform, a top executive told Economic Times. The vehicle purchase, likely[Read More…]