Mumbai: Tata Motors, one of India's largest car manufacturers, is readying its 2013 Nano for a launch this week. The revamped Nano is likely to come with aesthetic changes but retain its engine. These changes include sleek design add-ons. The not-so-significant changes include embellishments using chrome strips on the front and rear ends and redesigned bumpers. These changes, although not much, have lent a fresh look to the new Nano....
02:05:13 PM Jun 18, 2013
New Delhi: The country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India today launched CNG variant of its multi-purpose van 'Ertiga' priced up to Rs 7.30 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Christened as 'Ertiga Green', it will be available in two variants with the base version available at Rs 6.52 lakh, while the top-end version is tagged at Rs 7.30 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), the company said in a statement. "We continuously work to offer...
11:13:23 AM Jun 16, 2013
Mahindra & Mahindra launches a new car Verito Vibe which is based on Verito Sedan. It is one of the most spacious cars. ...
05:27:40 PM Jun 15, 2013
It's raining scooters this monsoon, with three launches in fairly quick succession. First came the scooter for the bros - the Ray Z, followed recently by the much-anticipated Activa-i and today, the Vespa VX with a front disc brake. While we have ridden "your new bro" Ray Z, we'll be testing the other two scooters shortly. In the meanwhile, here's a quick comparison (on paper) of these three competitors. Styling...
12:50:09 PM Jun 14, 2013
Boston: The car is the next great proving ground for communications technology, General Motors Chief Executive Dan Akerson said on Thursday. The automobile will become a major platform for tech "and one with far better battery life than an iPhone," he said in prepared remarks to the Chief Executives' Club of Boston. Developing better in-car technology is critical for automakers like GM to attract younger, tech-savvy buyers. If they can...
12:02:30 PM Jun 14, 2013
Vespa has announced a new 'VX' variant of its iconic scooter model in India. The Vespa VX gets a new speedometer, two new colour options - pink and blue, a longer pillion grab rail, MRF Zapper tyres and a much needed addition: a 200mm front disc brake, hopefully addressing a common complaint about the lack of adequate braking in the standard model. Customers will also have the option of choosing...
03:43:45 PM Jun 13, 2013
Nissan India has released a sketch of its Renault Duster-based SUV called the Terrano. The entry-level SUV will be the fourth Nissan to be manufactured at the Oragadam plant along with the Micra, Sunny and Evalia. Far from belief that this SUV will be priced lower than the Duster, Nissan in fact may charge a hefty premium for the Terrano. The premium may be justified somewhat, considering the extra features...
11:46:24 AM Jun 12, 2013
Fiat has launched its 2013 Linea T-jet in India, the first and only turbo-petrol sedan in its segment. The car remains essentially the same in terms of drivetrain, with the same 1.4 litre turbo petrol that makes 114PS at 5000 rpm and 207nm at 2200 rpm. Fiat claims a fuel efficiency of 15.7kmpl. New for 2013 is that the T-jet engine is now available across the range, with three variants...
03:43:57 PM Jun 11, 2013
New Delhi: Auto major Mahindra & Mahindra will introduce a lower variant of its sports utility vehicle XUV 500 by the end of this fiscal in a bid to rev up sales in a sluggish market. "We constantly keep on getting customer feedback and taking that into account, we plan to launch a lower variant of XUV 500 by the end of the current fiscal," Mahindra & Mahindra Chief Executive...
11:33:59 AM Jun 09, 2013
Mahindra has chopped another vehicle, this time the Verito sedan has gone under the knife (or axe?). We've seen a surprising amount of interest and discussion around this vehicle, particularly its polarising appearance. We took the Verito Vibe around Mumbai for a spin and came away with mixed feelings. Visual appeal The Verito Vibe may look like a hatchback at first but it actually has a fixed rear windscreen, which...
03:48:51 PM Jun 07, 2013
Mumbai: The most common sight on the streets of Indonesia is the auto rickshaw. Bajaj Auto has been selling these three wheelers there for many years now. After years of dominance in the 3-wheeler market, Bajaj may finally have a competitor on the horizon - Zbee. The Zbee is an electric three wheeler, pitched as an urban traveller made by the Swedish firm Clean Motion. The vehicle could replace Bajaj...
03:14:37 PM Jun 07, 2013
Mumbai: Mahindra has just launched the Vibe, which is its first notchback. The car looks like a hatch back but in reality it's a notchback with a fixed rear windscreen. Essentially a chopped Verito, the Vibe retains the same wheelbase. This also means that the Verito's USP of spacious interiors are carried over. In fact, the interiors are identical. Knee room and shoulder room are identical, which translates to comfortable...
01:08:06 PM Jun 07, 2013
New Delhi: Falling sales have forced the country's largest car maker Maruti Udyog to announce a one-day shutdown on Friday of its production facilities in Manesar and Gurgaon. This is the first time Maruti has shut down its diesel car production at Manesar. The company said that it needs to reduce its inventory levels. The day-long shutdown at its two plants comes ahead of a six-day scheduled maintenance closure later...
09:47:03 AM Jun 07, 2013
