Swaraj Baggonkar &Amp; Ajay Modi

Stories by Swaraj Baggonkar &Amp; Ajay Modi

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.

Star ratings for cars put on the back burner

Star ratings for cars put on the back burner

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2013

The move to implement a proposal of star ratings on passenger vehicles, similar to those seen on electrical appliances, is likely to be delayed by several months. Stakeholders from the automobile sector and the government are divided over key facets.

Fiat to launch crossover in India next year

Fiat to launch crossover in India next year

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2013

The new crossover and fully imported models of the Jeep brand will increase Fiat's product line-up that has shrunk to just two at present

Auto industry expects to sell two used cars for every new car

Auto industry expects to sell two used cars for every new car

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2013

The strong domestic growth for new vehicle sales during 2008-12, which witnessed a compounded annual growth rate of 14 per cent, led to an increased inventory of used cars, thanks to trade-ins.

FMCG, vehicle makers turn to small towns

FMCG, vehicle makers turn to small towns

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2013

Urban and rural FMCG sales growth data for the last five quarters show the latter outperformed the former consistently.

Tata readies slew of CV launches

Tata readies slew of CV launches

Rediff.com   11 Sep 2013

As many as 25-30 new products, upgrades and variants will be launched by the Mumbai-based company in the second half of the financial year, even as hope of a demand turnaround remains distant.

Auto makers pray for buyers' blessings during festivals

Auto makers pray for buyers' blessings during festivals

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2013

About two dozen car & SUV models and two-wheelers lined up for launch

Tatas to open 36 hotels in four years

Tatas to open 36 hotels in four years

Rediff.com   3 Aug 2013

The 36 new properties, which will also include expansion across two new countries, will add 5,431 rooms.

On proof of wrongdoing, GM may have to halt production

On proof of wrongdoing, GM may have to halt production

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2013

The US-based auto maker told the government an internal probe had revealed the company had violated testing targets

Despite strike at Chakan, Bajaj meets production target

Despite strike at Chakan, Bajaj meets production target

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2013

The Chakan plant, which produces the KTM and Bajaj brands, is at present operating with manpower little more than half its total strength.

Challenging year ahead for Tata Motors, warns Mistry

Challenging year ahead for Tata Motors, warns Mistry

Rediff.com   23 Jul 2013

Tata Motors' passenger vehicle sales stood at 229,325 units in the last financial year, registering a market share of just 8.9 per cent.

Hotels plan to switch back to dollar rates for foreigners

Hotels plan to switch back to dollar rates for foreigners

Rediff.com   10 Jul 2013

Over 60-70% of the guests at five-star hotels are foreigners. However, hotels say, if dollar remains at this level, the mix could change.