New Delhi: Passenger cars’ sales declined 19.93 per cent in April as low demand along with high interest cost continued to dent purchases. According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), passenger cars sales in the domestic market dropped to 160,279 units from 200,183 units sold during April 2018.[Read More…]
Tag: Automobile
New Maruti WagonR Launch Soon, Spotted Undisguised
Maruti Suzuki is expected to introduce the next-gen WagonR in India in 2019. While the launch is still a few months away, the upcoming hatchback has been spied with minimal camouflage. The next-gen WagonR carriers forward the tall-boy design that has been its identity over the years. However, it looks significantly different from[Read More…]
Toyota hikes prices of Innova Crysta and Fortuner
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…]
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…]
Datsun launches special anniversary editions of Go, GO+
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…]
Production-Spec India-bound Tesla Model 3 spied completely undisguised
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…]
Mahindra introduces Limited Edition Scorpio Adventure
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…]
Vision E Concept: Meet the first Electrified Skoda
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…]
Tata Tigor launched at Rs 4.7 lakh
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…]
Clash of the Tatas: Tigor Vs Zest
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…]
Next-Gen Volkswagen Polo – this is it!
Rumours about the all-new Volkswagen Polo have been doing rounds all over the Internet for quite a while now. There had been reports about the new-gen VW Polo being spotted testing in Germany and this time around, clearer photographs of the next-gen Volkswagen Polo have emerged from South Africa. The[Read More…]
Updated Force Gurkha launched at Rs 8.38 lakh
Force Motors has refreshed its Gurkha EOV (Extreme Off-road Vehicle) range in the country. The rugged machine now comes with both cosmetic as well as mechanical changes. Famed for its sumptuous power and impressive off-road run, the Gurkha is among the most preferred rally vehicles across the country. The updated[Read More…]
Honda Jazz Vs WR-V Vs City: Which Honda to buy
Japanese automaker Honda is known for its reliable and practical cars in the Indian market. After introducing the City facelift in February, Honda recently launched its debutant sub-4m crossover, the WRV, in the country. With the increasing number of options, a Honda buyer is likely to be confused between the[Read More…]
Launching tomorrow: Porsche Panamera Turbo
Porsche is ready to introduce the all-new Panamera in India and is choosing to do so in quite a powerful fashion – literally! The Panamera Turbo is the first variant that will be introduced and comes powered by a new, lighter and more compact twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine that belts[Read More…]
Honda WR-V: 5 things you may not have known
Chances are you’ve learnt all you need to know about the WR-V after reading our first drive review. The car is Honda’s first sub-4 metre crossover and goes up against other cross-hatches like the Hyundai i20 Active and crossovers like the Maruti Vitara Brezza and the Ford EcoSport. However, there[Read More…]
Honda WR-V launched in India: Prices start at Rs 7.75 Lakh
Honda Cars India has finally launched its debutant sub-4m crossover, the WRV. It is available in just two trims – the base ‘S’ and the range-topping ‘VX’. Following are the Honda WRV price details (ex-showroom, New Delhi): Petrol Honda WRV S: Rs 7.75 Lakh Honda WRV VX: Rs 8.99 Lakh[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…]
Hyundai i10 Discontinued In India
he Humble I10 Served A Decade In Hyundai’s Line-Up In The Country Hyundai has discontinued the first-generation i10 in India. It made its world premiere on October 31st, 2007, in New Delhi, and took charge from the Santro. However, the Santro soldered alongside till 2015, just like the i10[Read More…]
Renault Kwid Climber – First Look
We Meet The Kwid Climber To Find Out If It Looks As Good In Reality As It Does In Images The Renault Kwid’s exterior design has already earned it a mini-SUV status. For the buyers looking for more muscle at an entry-level price, Renault has launched a new variant of[Read More…]
Tata Tiago AMT launched at Rs 5.39 Lakh
Tata Motors has launched the Easy-Shift AMT (Automated Manual Transmission) version of its tantalizing Tiago at Rs 5.39 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and Rs 5.73 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai). The automatic option will be available only on the top-spec XZA variant of the petrol hatch. The Tata Tiago AMT goes on sale[Read More…]
Honda Mobilio production stopped
The Honda MPV Has Been Reeling With Poor Demand And Continuously Dwindling Sales Which Read Zero Units Last Month. Honda’s attempt at the flourishing MPV segment of India isn’t going too well. Launched in July 2014, the Honda Mobilio hasn’t really been able to push the sales for the carmaker.[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…]
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…]
Renault Kwid crosses 1,30,000 sales milestone
Launched In September 2015, Renault Has Retailed More Than 1,30,000 Units Of The Kwid To Date French automaker Renault’s bread and butter model in India, the Kwid, has crossed the 1,30,000 sales milestone nearly 17 months after it went on sale. The humble Kwid took the charge from the Duster[Read More…]