Swaraj Baggonkar

Stories by Swaraj Baggonkar

Hyundai Santro: A journey of triumphs and tribulations

Hyundai Santro: A journey of triumphs and tribulations

Rediff.com   20 Nov 2014

Hyundai's entry-level Santro still packs a punch but, flanked by spunkier siblings, seems worn out.

Tata Motors fails to tap Zest success

Tata Motors fails to tap Zest success

Rediff.com   18 Nov 2014

Zest buyers are forced to wait up to six weeks for the automated manual transmission version, available only on this car in the compact sedan segment.

Buyers line up at showrooms to buy Maruti's automatic cars

Buyers line up at showrooms to buy Maruti's automatic cars

Rediff.com   14 Nov 2014

Two in every five Celerios being sold by Maruti are now equipped with the AMT technology.

Mahindra plans 5 new vehicles to beat competitors

Mahindra plans 5 new vehicles to beat competitors

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2014

The new Scorpio came after a gap of 24 months since its last launch, during which the competition launched a slew of products.

Maruti plans to design, build its own car by 2017

Maruti plans to design, build its own car by 2017

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2014

In the next 2-3 years the company will pump in Rs 4,000 cr in product development, R&D and marketing infrastructure.

From Rs 4.3-49 lakh, Harley-Davidson has it all

From Rs 4.3-49 lakh, Harley-Davidson has it all

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2014

With the launch of three new bikes in october, Harley-Davidson, the luxury cruiser motorcycle manufacturer, has brought its country-wide offering in line with its other overseas markets. British motorcycle brand, Triumph, is the only price competitor.

Battle over norms for quadricycles takes a bitter turn

Battle over norms for quadricycles takes a bitter turn

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2014

At present, there are many vehicles that weigh close to the proposed increased weight of 600 kg.

India formula behind Hyundai's new high

India formula behind Hyundai's new high

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2014

As other global car makers struggle in India to keep sales consistent, the Korean player has made a heady combination out of design, launches and localisation.

Can Bajaj Pulsar hit back at rivals?

Can Bajaj Pulsar hit back at rivals?

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2014

Companies like Yamaha Motor India, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India, Suzuki Motorcycle India and TVS Motors are all geared up to launch bikes to shake-up Bajaj's stronghold -- the 150-250-cc segment

Hyundai might develop car from scratch in India

Hyundai might develop car from scratch in India

Rediff.com   18 Oct 2014

Localisation for present-generation Hyundai cars will also rise from the average 85-90 per cent.

German firm hurls espionage charge at Hero Cycles

German firm hurls espionage charge at Hero Cycles

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2014

Munjal firm dismisses allegations, says it aborted deal as 'closing conditions' were not fulfilled

Honda, Hyundai put compact sedans in top gear

Honda, Hyundai put compact sedans in top gear

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2014

New campaigns rev up their marketing pitch, while new challengers such as Tata Motors with the Zest promise to put up a spirited fight

Why buying a home online may not be a good idea

Why buying a home online may not be a good idea

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2014

People are not just splurging on clothes, mobiles and household goods through the online route, they are also looking at cars and even houses.

Tata bats for low-cost cars to compete with China

Tata bats for low-cost cars to compete with China

Rediff.com   24 Sep 2014

Tata was concerned that most innovations were happening outside India, some by Indians.

Premiums, fuel price squeeze diesel car sales

Premiums, fuel price squeeze diesel car sales

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2014

According to a report by rating and research agency CRISIL, it now takes six years to recover the premium-between Rs 100,000 on small cars and Rs 300,000 on luxury sedans-paid for diesel variants.

Costly sedans run out of steam

Costly sedans run out of steam

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2014

High-end mid-sized sedans, comfy SUVs and entry-level luxury models steal their show.

M&M offers professional valuation of used cars

M&M offers professional valuation of used cars

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2014

Promoted by conglomerate Mahindra & Mahindra, Autoinspekt, a cloud-based vehicle inspection platform, is fast emerging as a critical tool for used car buyers and sellers.

'Make inspection regime mandatory to prevent car fires'

'Make inspection regime mandatory to prevent car fires'

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2014

Tampering with electrical fittings of a car, subjecting it to improper maintenance or making unwarranted changes to it are the primary reasons behind the spurt in cases of vehicle fires, which have claimed several lives in the recent past.

Tatas ready to drive in rival to Merc, BMW

Tatas ready to drive in rival to Merc, BMW

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2014

Sporting a compact four-cylinder, two-litre engine, this new sedan will be the smallest five-seater luxury saloon under the Jaguar brand.

New fuel-efficiency norms to be delayed

New fuel-efficiency norms to be delayed

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2014

India is served by BS-IV fuel in cities such as Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi and BS-III fuel in the rest of the country.