2016-10-25 15:49
Imported as CBU from Thailand: Packs a 2.0L petrol engine with 2 electric motors aided by a 1.3 kWh battery pack.
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2016-10-21 20:29
Driving range up to 140 kms (P8 variant) on single charge; Top speed at 85 kmph.
Mahindra Electric has unveiled the all-new 4-door variant of its popular e2o electric car, the 'e2o Plus'. Wi… Read More
2016-10-20 11:37
Delivers 24.7 hp and 23.3 Nm of peak output. Indian launch yet to be confirmed officially.
Suzuki has unveiled the latest entrant to the popular GSX-R sportbike series - the… Read More
2016-10-20 10:18
With an improved dealer and service network and competitive pricing, the SML Isuzu LT 134PR 12-metre inter-city luxury coach makes an impressive value proposition. This rear-engined single-a… Read More
2016-10-20 07:24
Mercedes-Benz Citaro city buses will receive EHPS option by mid-2017.
Energy saving remains to the prime objective for every commercial vehicle makers. In this regard, Daimler has proposed a… Read More
2016-10-19 08:54
Powered by 900cc high torque engine from Triumph Street Twin.
The updated 2017 model-year Triumph Bonneville T100 has reached the Indian market just few week after its global… Read More
2016-10-19 07:14
Newly designed interiors mimicking that of Elantra. Indian launch is likely by the second half of 2017.
Hyundai recently revealed the 2017 Verna sedan ('Accent' in some markets) at the… Read More
2016-10-18 14:26
Claims 120 kms electric driving range on single charge, with 75 kmph top speed.
Ashok Leyland has unveiled the country's first 'made-in-India' all-electric bus 'Circuit' mini-bus at the comp… Read More
2016-10-17 11:36
Priced at INR 1.49 Lakhs (ex-Delhi). An inexpensive cruiser motorcycle for sure, but unsophisticated built and finish and an elusive brand image is worth the buy?
The UM isn't any illustriou… Read More
2016-10-17 09:45
First-ever plug-in hybrid to feature an electric motor along with a combustion engine; Pure-electric drive up to 125 kmph speeds.
BMW-owned British car maker Mini has revealed that a pl… Read More
2016-10-17 07:36
The ultimate comparo of two exciting performance motorcycles at tempting price tags around INR 1 Lakh, typically befitting everyday college rides and fun-packed weekend journeys!
For more th… Read More
2016-10-15 16:45
Next-gen 'R'-DNA styling; Features quick shifters, ride-by-wire throttle system, and 6-mode Traction Control.
Yamaha has officially revealed the fifth-generation 600 cc supersport… Read More
2016-10-15 14:27
Powered by new 'H' series 3-cylinder engine with UPCRS technology.
Ashok Leyland will soon commence deliveries of its 'Guru' range of ICV (Intermediate Commercial Vehicle) to its customers n… Read More
2016-10-13 18:25
Option of a 190 hp 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine from Honda Civic.
Honda has officially revealed the all-new, fifth-generation Honda CR-V in Detroit, USA, ahead of its scheduled public debut… Read More
2016-10-13 15:58
Powered by a 160 hp 6-cylinder engine; BMW electronic suspension (Dynamic ESA) is standard.
BMW Motorrad has unveiled the updates 2017 model-year K 1600 B 'Bagger' at Los Angeles this w… Read More
2016-10-13 12:27
Priced at INR 3.43 lakhs (Jaipur). On sale in 30 cities now; 100 cities by end of this year.
Eicher Polaris Pvt. Ltd has launched the Multix BS IV light utility vehicle early this week… Read More
2016-10-13 08:13
Was exorbitantly priced at €1 million (INR 7.35 Crores); Less than 100 units were sold.
In an abrupt ending to an ambitious and futuristic project, the production of the Audi R8 e… Read More
2016-10-13 03:53
Updated engines and new technologies remains to be the prime focus.
BMW has taken the wraps off the all-new, seventh-generation 5 Series luxury sedan. The new car will enter into produ… Read More
2016-10-12 17:31
Priced at INR 40,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi); Neither a scooter, nor a motorcycle. It's something that brings vividness and fun to everyday mundane commutes. Should you afford one?
You know, ne… Read More
2016-10-12 06:53
Aston Martin's all-new, flag-ship grand tourer DB11 has been officially launched in India. Debuted at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, the DB11 replaces the DB9 tourer and was previewed in the la… Read More
2016-10-11 18:42
Bookings from November this year; Deliveries by March 2017.
Toyota-owned luxury brand Lexus is enter Indian market with 3 models next years, with the company's first exclusive showroom to op… Read More
2016-10-11 16:53
The all-new Mahindra e2o Plus 4-door electric is ready for launch, expectedly in the festive season before the end of this year. The company has released a couple of teaser images of the muc… Read More
2016-10-10 03:44
Two insanely powerful, antithetical and odd think-up Hyundai Santa Fe concepts are heading to 2016 SEMA Show (Specialty Equipment Market Association) at Las Vegas scheduled this November. On… Read More
2016-10-09 16:30
Honda will introduce the 2017 Clarity Hydrogen Fuel Cell sedan by the end of this year in select markets in USA, with a monthly lease programme for customer to start with. The car is expecte… Read More
2016-10-09 12:12
In the past few months we have been inundated with queries asking us to compare various bikes within the Royal Enfield portfolio. Especially the various 350s seem to confuse the readers to b… Read More
2016-10-06 17:35
Kawasaki Racing Team (KRT)-inspired special edition Ninja 300 is now on sale in the company's dealerships across the country, for an ex-showroom price of INR 3.78 Lakhs (Mumbai). Sporting an… Read More
2016-10-06 13:53
In a yet again India first, Mahindra has launched the battery-electric variant of its Supro LCV with a driving range up to 112 kms on single charge and top speed of 60 kmph. The eSupro Cargo… Read More
2016-10-05 15:57
At the 2016 INTERMOT in Cologne, Germany, Suzuki Motor Corporation has unveiled the all-new GSX-R 125 - the motorcycle with smallest displacement in the GSX-R series since its inception… Read More
2016-10-05 07:21
Ducati has unveiled its all-new SuperSport range of motorcycles born with sport flair but is equally suited for street-oriented commuting and touring. As an entry-level model in the entire D… Read More
2016-10-04 14:49
Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s (MSIL) has sold a commendable one lakh units of its premium hatchback Baleno in the domestic market within a year since its launch in October 2015. The co… Read More
2016-10-04 11:19
The new 2016 Honda Brio hatchback with restyled front fascia and dashboard layout has been officially launched by the company. Available in four trim avatars - E, S, VX, and VX-AT, the revis… Read More
2016-10-04 10:25
Nissan-owned luxury car maker Infiniti has officially unveiled the world's first production-ready turbo-charged variable compression ratio engine at the 2016 Paris Auto Expo. The 2.0-litre p… Read More
2016-10-02 06:32
There is an alluring old charm about scooters - may it be the retro-touch in design, tiny wheels, wide floorboard, bulbous side body, or the low power easy-to-ride runabout. But here's the a… Read More
2016-10-01 14:48
Battery-powered motorcycles in India doesn't necessary have to be puny scooters, although that is all we have seen so far. But things are gonna change as Pune-based start-up Tork Motorcycles… Read More
2016-09-30 14:00
At the time when the whole car industry is speaking about the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV's outstanding electric drive range ever of 383 km per full charge, here is an another 'Bolt EV' to w… Read More
2016-09-30 06:03
Nissan has presented the next-generation Micra supermini hatchback for the first time at the just-begun 2016 Paris Motor Show. The new car owes a lot to the Nissan Sway concept in terms of d… Read More
2016-09-29 16:11
Daimler Trucks has presented the latest Unimog range of multi-purpose all-wheel drive trucks at the 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicles Show, Hannover that closes today. One of the most-rugged and… Read More
2016-09-29 13:20
World's leading electric bus maker BYD has presented the eBus 12-metre all-electric city bus at the 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicles Show, Hannover that ends today. What can be claimed as the mo… Read More
2016-09-29 10:04
It's more of a renaissance here for Land Rover's mid-size SUV - the 2017 LR Discovery. Underpinning an all-new platform beneath the contemporary LR family styling, the new Discovery has… Read More
2016-09-27 04:42
FCA has officially unveiled the all-new, next-generation Jeep Compass - the crossover SUV that is here to replace both the previous Compass and Jeep Patriot models. The new car that looks mo… Read More
2016-09-26 15:47
The 2016 Toyota Camry Hybrid is an interestingly odd car in our car market. It is a petrol-electric hybrid - one of its kind in our market, and so there is no direct rival for this car. Yet… Read More
2016-09-26 10:09
At the 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicles Show, Solaris unveiled its next-generation Urbino 12 all-electric urban bus, which has bagged the "Bus of the Year 2017" award at the international event… Read More
2016-09-25 08:39
At the 2016 IAA CV Show in Hannover that is currently open for public, Daimler Trucks has presented the Fuso TV-R (6x4) three-axle tractor. Manufactured at DICV's Oragadam plant near Chennai… Read More
2016-09-24 02:20
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) India has launched its perky-looking Urban Cross in the Indian market, with the prices ranging from INR 6.85 Lakhs to INR 9.85 Lakhs (Ex-showroom Delhi)… Read More
2016-09-23 14:09
Only 250 units of the limited edition Huracan Avio are available for global markets, and car has been put up for sale in India with Lamborghini offering an exclusive 5-day window period… Read More
2016-09-22 18:08
Poland-based Solaris Bus and Coach S.A has presented the new generation Urbino 12 Hybrid city bus at the on-going 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicles Show, Hannover. The 12-metre low-floor bus… Read More
2016-09-22 15:08
Daimler AG has presented the production-version of the Fuso Canter E-Cell light-duty all-electric truck as the new eCanter at the 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicles Show, Hannover. The Canter E-Ce… Read More
2016-09-22 13:37
Italian CV maker Iveco has unveiled its future long-distance haulage 'Z' (Zero-impact) concept truck at the on-going 2016 IAA commercial vehicles show, Hannover. The concept truck revol… Read More
2016-09-22 12:11
Jaguar has launched the much-awaited second-generation XF executive luxury sedan in India. With a starting price of INR 49.50 Lakhs, the new XF will be available in 3 trim levels - Pure… Read More
2016-09-22 12:03
Daimler has displayed the India-made BharatBenz 3723R (10x2) five-axle rigid truck at the 2016 IAA Commercial Vehicles Show, Hannover that has just begun today. Locally assemb… Read More
2016-09-22 12:03
At the just began IAA International Commercial Vehicle Show in Hannover, global CV major Daimler has unveiled the much awaited all-electric Mercedes-Benz Urban eTruck - a short-radius d… Read More
2016-09-19 13:54
The latest Renault Kwid with strengthened body shell and a driver-side airbag has failed to pull out any significant improvements in occupant's safety as per Global NCAP's latest crash test… Read More
2016-09-18 14:31
MAN Truck and Bus entered the Indian CV market ten years ago in 2006 and grabbed a notable market share in the medium and heavy-haulage segments in a short period with its CLA range of truck… Read More
2016-09-18 12:01
Ever imagined our beloved Honda City in a hatchback avatar? That its grandeur and elegant lines taking up the form of a small car? Well, the Chinese folks are gonna appreciate the soon-to-be… Read More
2016-09-17 12:33
Haven't heard of Proterra before? The California-based automotive start-up is on the run to eliminate fossil-fuel based transit buses with zero-emission electric vehicles without compro… Read More
2016-09-17 09:10
Kudos, Toyota Corolla! This year marks the 50th birth anniversary of yours. You have cheered up more than 44 million households so far since 1966, passing on your legacy to models of 11 car… Read More
2016-09-17 00:15
The much awaited Ducati XDiavel Cruiser bike range is now on sale in India, available at company's five exclusive dealerships across the country. Launched in two trims - XDiavel and XDiavel… Read More
2016-09-14 01:46
Volta Motors, a Chennai-based startup, has unveiled its Zap 'Crossover Electric Bike', although its official market launch and pricing isn't known yet. But the product's pre-order book… Read More
2016-09-13 14:37
With an extreme 400 hp of power on tap, the Tata Prima 4040.S Tractor-trailer unit is the most powerful truck in the entire Prima range of world-class trucks. As the name suggests, the heavy… Read More
2016-09-12 15:44
In September 1996, exactly 20 years ago, the iconic Skoda Octavia went into production in the company's newly built plant in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. Since then, the car's… Read More
2016-09-12 00:19
Hyundai has revealed the next, third-generation i30 5-door family hatchback ahead of its scheduled public debut at the upcoming 2016 Paris Motor Show. The new car sports an appealing modern… Read More
2016-09-11 10:06
There can be no question on the success of the Renault Kwid in India at this point; it certainly is a better value-for-money car in its segment, and is ridiculously popular among the Rs. 4 l… Read More
2016-09-11 05:30
While every other bigwig car makers are already into SUVs, Skoda is now catching up with the all-new Kodiaq. My statement may be slightly misleading as Skoda's lineup already includes an SUV… Read More
2016-09-08 04:10
Suzuki Motorcycles India has launched three variants of its Gixxer range of high-end bikes falling under 150cc category. This includes Gixxer SP and Gixxer SF SP special editions priced… Read More
2016-08-30 09:13
FCA-owned iconic Jeep brand has officially launched its product line-up for the Indian market, following its domestic debut at the Auto Expo 2016, Greater Noida last February. The brand's po… Read More
2016-08-29 09:40
Ducati's flagship adventure touring motorcycle - Multistrada 1200 Enduro - is now on sale in India for a starting price of INR 17.44 Lakhs, ex-showroom Delhi NCR. In an otherwise cruiser lin… Read More
2016-08-27 14:55
With an average speed of 169 kmph crossing 1000 metres in just 21.29 seconds, the Volvo's custom-built 'Iron Knight' sprinted like maniac to became the world's fastest truck at a closed-off… Read More
2016-08-26 07:04
Curtain airbags on the pillars of a passenger car's cabin are common these days, but the idea was never thought out seriously for the large trucks. Scania's just unveiled next-generation S a… Read More
2016-08-24 17:44
The all-new 2016 Hyundai Elantra is now available in the Indian market with a starting price tag of INR 12.99 lakhs, ex-showroom Delhi. While the out-going Elantra still looks cont… Read More
2016-08-24 09:31
Swedish truck maker Scania has launched its much awaited new-generation truck ranges at Paris last night. The all-new 'S' and 'R' models are said usher in a new era of spacious and efficient… Read More
2016-08-19 13:24
Land Rover's mid-size SUV Range Rover Sport (second-generation) is awaiting a significant mid-term update later this year. The 2017 model year car is expected to go on sale late this year or… Read More
2016-08-15 16:11
It seems apparent that an all-electric i8 sports car is on the development, reportedly with three electric motors generating a combined output of 750 hp. Based on several reports lately, the… Read More
2016-08-14 03:38
Do you know why government's efforts to reduce gold imports will never bear any fruit? After all, we are Indians! And for South Indians in particular, I'm being one, we value gold more than… Read More
2016-08-13 11:26
If you want to buy a car that is energy efficient, but rather in a unique way of its own? A car that will turn heads wherever you go, not simply because of its styling but more so of its tec… Read More
2016-08-11 11:14
Mahindra has recently launched a mild hybrid technology in the entire Scorpio line-up equipped with the 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine. Dubbed as the "Intelli-Hybrid", the system upgrade… Read More
2016-08-11 00:52
Ford India has slashed the prices of its Figo Aspire compact sedan effective from today. The price cuts ranges from INR 25,000 for the 'Trend' trim, INR 91,000 for the 'Titanium' models and… Read More
2016-08-09 13:33
The all-new second generation Toyota Innova Crysta MPV is now available with a petrol engine option as well, along with the regular 2.4-litre diesel variants that is already on sale for some… Read More
2016-08-09 13:09
Time and again, we realise that our city bus networks are muddled with multiple challenges like traffic gridlocks, sluggish flow, inefficient, and poor safety, especially for other road user… Read More
2016-08-08 15:19
Nissan is making headway with its Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered concept car, which basically is an electric hybrid that runs on bio-ethanol. The base vehicle for this project is… Read More
2016-07-01 13:20
The top-end, Ameo ‘Highline’ (diesel) costs INR 9.9 Lakh, on road, Delhi, which is a mammoth 3.4 Lakh Rs. cheaper, than the Vento 'Highline', costing INR 13.3 Lakh. In spite of t… Read More
2016-06-04 05:50
One of the best design icon from Audi, the A5 Coupe has undergone a massive makeover with the advent of its second-generation model nine years after its inception. The new car has got a mode… Read More
2016-06-03 18:46
We all know that the all-new Mercedes GLC is based on the C-Class platform, but to consider it as a mere jacked-up car would be an unfair account of the design and engineering effort by the… Read More
2016-06-02 14:52
Mahindra has finally launched the pure-electric version of its Verito sedan called as "eVerito", years after its revelation back at the Auto Expo in 2012. The car will go on sale in major ci… Read More
2016-06-01 16:37
JBM Group, a noted auto components supplier, has ventured into the burgeoning urban bus industry with its 'CITYLIFE' range of low-floor CNG and diesel powered buses. Unveiled at the 2012 Aut… Read More
2016-05-30 17:10
Trucks that cart over-sized cargo are the real "King of the Road". More than brute power and torque to haul the impossible, they need to be really strong and technologically well-armed to pe… Read More
2016-05-23 07:14
Our country's "first people's car", the car we all love for its simplicity and mass acceptance - Maruti 800 - has been dead and gone for quite a spell in the Indian market, but it has been f… Read More
2016-05-22 12:29
Back in 2014, Audi launched the third-gen A3 sedan, the first compact luxury sedan to hit the Indian market. The car has received a mid-term facelift, with the company offering fresh looks… Read More
2016-05-21 19:50
All through my childhood, I grew up watching strings of ants marching up and down the wall, one by one following the other ant in front of it. Moving in a straight line, they carry crumbs of… Read More
2016-05-21 06:29
In an yet another shocking clean sweep, five Indian cars have failed to pass the latest round of crash tests conducted by Global NCAP in Faridabad recently, including the high-selling budget… Read More
2016-05-18 16:18
Maruti Suzuki has updated its entry-level product aimed at masses - the Alto 800 - with prices ranging from INR 2.49 lakhs (STD trim) to INR 3.34 lakhs for the top-trim VXi (O). The latest a… Read More
2016-04-28 12:26
Tiny cars are the new-age soothsayers for carmakers. After the Indian-market aimed Datsun redi-GO, it's time to talk about an another small car primarily aimed at the Brazilian market - the… Read More
2016-04-28 09:31
Tesla Motors has recently revealed the face-lifted Model S with few styling and interior tweaks. Since its inception in 2011, Model S has grabbed the entire motoring world's attention not ju… Read More
2016-04-24 18:32
At the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo last February, Scania CV India displayed its flagship city or sub-urban bus 'Citywide' for the first time in India. This low-entry bus range has been quite succes… Read More
2016-04-24 18:32
At the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo last February, Scania CV India displayed its flagship city or sub-urban bus 'Citywide' for the first time in India. This low-entry bus range has been quite succes… Read More
2016-04-16 07:45
Volvo Cars is surging ahead in engine technologies in the downsized 2-liter, four-cylinder category for its premium cars. While the company is already using turbocharged and supercharge… Read More
2016-04-14 09:09
Nissan-owned Datsun has revealed the production-ready redi-GO 'urban cross' hatchback for the first time to the global folks today. We expected its premiere at the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo… Read More
2016-04-10 06:37
Home-grown Tata Motors has just begun the sales of its all-new cool hatchback Tiago, with an entry-level prices of INR 3.20 Lakhs (petrol) and INR 3.94 lakhs (Diesel), ex-showroom… Read More
2016-04-06 14:55
Overall, the all-new Vitara Brezza is a mind blowing 1.2 Lakh bucks lower in terms of Total Cost of Ownership and thus far better value for money and a more practical choice than the Fo… Read More
2016-04-04 13:26
The long over-due face-lift of Mahindra's infamous Quanto compact crossover is finally here. The company today launched its face-lifted and rechristened version - NuvoSport - for prices rang… Read More
2016-04-03 16:43
At the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo last month, Mahindra's Trucks and Buses division launched their latest HCV (Heavy Commercial Vehicles) truck series 'BLAZO', which includes haulage, tractor trail… Read More
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