Czech automaker Skoda has dispelled the uncertainties around the introduction of its performance sedan range, the Octavia RS series, by bringing the RS 230 to India. The model is the most powerful car launched by the company in India and comes with a 2-litre TSI turbocharged, four-cylinder petrol engine with 230 bhp of power and […]
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, one of the biggest Indian automakers, reported stronger sales for its SUVs. Total utility or SUV sales for the company came in at 18,225 units, up 7% from 17,119 in August last year. With this, the company has been able to post a growth of 2% in SUV sales so far […]
Tata Power announced its plan to set up electric vehicle charging stations across Mumbai, and has set up the first one at its compound in Vikhroli. “These chargers would facilitate electric car users to charge their cars (Battery Electric Vehicles such as the Mahindra e2O, Nissan Leaf, etc) at any time safely and conveniently. The […]
Maruti Suzuki said it has added the auto-gearshift option to the highest variant of its ‘millenial-focused’ IGNIS small car. AGS is already available on the cheaper variants, Delta and Zeta, and cars enabled with the technology account for 27% of IGNIS Sales, the company said. The AGS version of the Alpha trim will be available […]
Automaker Mahindra & Mahindra launched a new minivan based on its Jeeto platform, priced at Rs 3.45 lakh before taxes. At the price, the van is likely to appeal to semi-commercial users, such as schools, institutions and shops. The company already has a similar offering on its Maxximo platform, priced at Rs 3.05 lakh. The […]
Maruti Suzuki said its revenue increased 20.3% in the three months from January to March this year compared to the same quarter last year, while net profit jumped 16%. “Growth in volumes, increase in share of the Company’s higher segment models, benefits due to full capacity utilization and cost reduction efforts contributed to increase in […]
Vitara Brezza, the sports utility vehicle from Maruti Suzuki, has sold over 1.1 lakh units in its first year, the carmaker said in an update marking one year of the car’s launch. In total, around 36 lakh four-wheeled passenger vehicles are expected to be sold in India the current financial year, giving the model a […]
Maruti Suzuki India has launched its next-generation compact car IGNIS, starting at a price of Rs 4.6 lakhs before taxes in Delhi. The automatic version starts at Rs 5.74, before taxes, in Delhi. The diesel version has a starting price of 6.4 lakhs, while the diesel automatic starts at Rs 6.94 lakh. The car, which […]
Maruti Suzuki,the country’s leading passenger vehicle maker, said its premium hatchback Baleno had crossed domestic sale of one lakh units. In addition to the domestic sales, 33,800 units of the car were exported across the world including countries like Japan and Europe, said the company. Baleno is also the first car to be exportd to […]
ŠKODA Auto India, a Volkwagen Group company said it has launched a mobile application for its customers. The App, named ‘MyŠKODA’, connects ŠKODA Owners with ŠKODA India’s digital ecosystem and provides access to the entire service history of their vehicle. It also lets the customers to know the cost of various parts and also estimate the cost […]
BMW experience tour will be held in Union Territory of Daman on the 6th and 7th of this month. The venue will be Hotel Miramar Lawn Grounds in Devka Beach Road , added the company. Participants will be allowed to test drive and know more in detail about the BMW models, services and offerings, the company said. Various models from […]
Mahindra & Mahindra announced the launch of its mHawk new 1.99 litre diesel engine, which could help the company overcome the impact of a recent Supreme Court decision on diesel car sales. The Supreme Court had, a month ago, banned the sale of cars and SUVs with engines bigger than 2 liters (2000 cc). Most […]
A new study released by international oil company Shell have offered some insights into the ‘superstitions’ and myths held by Indians when it comes to trying to increase the fuel efficiency of their cars. “Some of the beliefs revealed through the study were actually wasting fuel rather than helping to conserve it. It becomes pertinent […]
A new report from Crisil Research has reopened the perennial problem pestering Indian car buyers – should you buy a diesel car or a petrol car? Which would be cheaper to run and own in the long run? While the answer was unambiguous for the last four years, Crisil Research says the recent cuts in […]
Volkswagen India has launched Vento Konekt, whose speciality is the multitude of connectivity options in the car. Available on Comfortline and Highline variants of the Vento, the Konekt package includes a Blaupunkt infotainment system, with GPS navigation and hands-free, Bluetooth-enabled telephony. “Integrated into the centre console at the front, this high-end system features a high-resolution […]
BMW Group India will launch its hybrid petrol-electric limosine, the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 in India on 23 July at 12:30 pm in Gurgaon. The luxury limo has both an electric motor as well as a 3-liter petrol engine. Under easy conditions, the car will run entirely on electric power until the batteries run out, after […]
Initial findings from Gaadi.com’s quarterly report revealed that hatchbacks from Maruti and Hyundai topped the charts as the most preferred used car brands in Delhi with equally high demand and supply. Amongst the cars from Maruti, Wagon R and Swift emerged as clear winners followed by Alto. Amongst the Hyundai hatchbacks, Santro Xing led the […]
Swedish luxury carmaker Volvo Auto India today launched its first exclusive Lounge and also showcased the much awaited new generation S80 at the Terminal 3 Domestic Departure, Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. The New Generation Volvo S80, showcased at the Lounge, features the groundbreaking concept of Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection with full auto brake, the automaker […]
