While the latest, fourth-generation Swift makes no pretence of being a performance car or the last word in luxury, what it does stand for is amply evident, notes Pavan Lall.
Japanese auto giant Honda on Monday announced to recall 11,500 units of Standard variant of its premium motorcycle CBR 250R, which were produced and sold in India, due to defective brake system.
The coaches will have aesthetically pleasant interiors with spacious and well-designed seats.
A total of 15,623 Brios and 15,603 Amaze cars will be recalled
Two-wheeler prices are likely to rise by 10-25 per cent on account of higher premiums on insurance and commodity prices, mandatory safety regulations and BS-VI emissions that kick in from April 1, 2020.
China's high-speed rail project suffered yet another major jolt on Friday after officials recalled 54 bullet trains being used on the much publicised Beijing- Shanghai line over safety concerns.
The government on Tuesday expressed concern over reports that automobile manufacturers are selling vehicles with purposefully downgraded safety standards in India and asked them to stop the 'unpardonable' practice. Speaking at a seminar on implementation of vehicle location tracking devices in order to enhance the safety on road, organised by auto industry body SIAM, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) secretary Giridhar Aramane also noted that only a few manufacturers have adopted vehicle safety ratings system and that too used only for their high-end models.
Railways have chalked out nine more routes for running similar trains.
The 1,968cc four-cylinder TDI diesel engine-powered A5 Sportback was a smooth drive, but the S5 Sportback with a 3-litre V6 TFSI quattro tiptronic engine was a mind blowing experience.
IAF station commander Raman Kumar Singh said the aircraft of a private airway, coming from Patna to take back two passangers, skidded into slushy ground as it touched base but the pilot Raj escaped unhurt.
Honda has also introduced new gear for child seats.
A slew of draft documents -- for Request for Qualification (RFQ), Concession Agreement Guiding Principles, Project Information Memorandum (PIM) along with a presentation on the salient features of the project -- for discussion on private participation in passenger trains have been uploaded by Niti Ayog on its website which outline the railways' plans of running 150 trains on 100 routes by private operators, envisaging an investment of Rs 22,500 crore.
High performance supercar will be assembled in Caparo's upcoming Chennai plant, small car in two years.
The new model, which is based on the company's fifth generation HEARTECT platform, comes with a BS-VI compliant one-litre petrol engine with a claimed fuel efficiency of 21.7 km per litre.
A cheery group of travellers got off their plane in temperatures of minus 52 degrees Celsius at Igarka, which is beyond the Arctic Circle, to push the Tupolev plane on the snow-covered runway after its chassis froze.
Using VR headsets, customers can go on virtual tours on the automobiles, and operate almost all aspects of the XUV 500 and the Alturas G4 without even getting into the vehicle, reports Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com
Honda Siel Car will launch a new variant of the hugely successful sedan
American cult bike maker Harley-Davidson on Tuesday launched two new motorcycles, Roadster and Road Glide Special, in India priced at Rs 9.7 lakh and Rs 32.81 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), respectively. It also announced its fresh model line-up for 2017.
Ford Figo Sports Edition's bigger alloy wheels and retuned suspension elevate the pleasure of driving, says P Tharyan.
Renault, which had a market share of just over two per cent in the country last year, forayed in MPV segment on Apr 9 this year after launching 'Lodgy'.
The Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X is sporty and macho. However, several bothersome issues need to be addressed, says P Tharyan.
India wasn't applying widespread crash testing like foreign countries do, so manufacturers didn't see the need for an investment focus on safety. Customers rarely walked into showrooms asking for the safest car. They wanted the cheapest or the most fuel-efficient or the best-looking car.
If you are looking for a comfortable ride on bustling Indian roads without having to worry about fuel average, we have got these five options for you.
Can it take Hero Impulse's legacy to the next level? Can it rival Royal Enfield's Himalayan?
These motorcycles, likely to be launched in the Indian market this year, generate 200hp of power, making them one of the most powerful bikes in the world.
Sales for Hero's all-new Maestro Edge scooter will commence from October while the Duet will be launched in the following weeks positioned below the flagship Edge, says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.
Here are the 160R's pros and cons to help you make up your mind.
As the festive season approaches, two-wheeler manufacturers are gearing up to give their best. One of the major segment of the industry - -- the 150cc motorcycles - -- is already on fire with lots of fresh offerings.
The Tata Nexon and Mahindra Marazzo ace the safety ratings, but what about other Made in India cars? How safe is the car you drive?
The first semi-high speed service of the Railways is being considered a boon for tourists visiting the city of Taj Mahal.
The company will upgrade software in airbag control unit.
It goes from 0 to 100 kmph in 4.8 seconds!
As competition hots up, more and more scooter manufacturers are turning their attention to the female buyers. Here are five scooters that are getting the desired attention.
The bike ticks all the right boxes when it comes to style, handling and riding dynamic.
Santosh Kaveri, a young inventor from Karnataka, is a sterling example of the 'Made In India' initiative. Find out why his dreams of being an innovator-enterpreneur shattered.
Let's check out the exciting new features of the new Bajaj Pulsar AS 200 and AS 150.
The Honda Unicorn 160 is a perfect replacement for the iconic 150 which has been a favourite of middle-aged men for almost a decade and it comes with more power, better handling, fresh design and modern features, says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.
TVS Motor on Wednesday launched its highest capacity motorcycle yet in the form of the Apache RTR 200 4V, and revived an old and popular model name with the launch of the 2016 Victor.
The new Toyota Yaris will surely instil confidence among its users when it comes to performance and safety, says P Tharyan.
The diesel car becomes too expensive with BS-VI and market assessment says the customer will not buy it at that price, says R C Bhargava, chairman, MSIL. He expects buyer preference to change swiftly in favour of petrol, CNG, and other alternative technologies.
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