News for 'Beat Diesel'

What is the NEW Chevrolet Beat diesel like?

What is the NEW Chevrolet Beat diesel like?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

This car is touted to be Chevrolet's next big thing in India.

TaMo PV profit slumps 32% on JLR headwinds

TaMo PV profit slumps 32% on JLR headwinds

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Tata Motors' MD and CEO, Girish Wagh, has identified rising diesel prices as the most significant threat to India's commercial vehicle (CV) industry recovery, despite the sector recently surpassing its pre-FY19 wholesale peak. Diesel costs account for 25-50% of a truck operator's total cost of ownership, making any increase a critical concern for fleet economics.

General Motors India to recall 1,01,597 units of Beat diesel

General Motors India to recall 1,01,597 units of Beat diesel

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

The company said it will inspect and if necessary, replace the clutch pedal lever.

Balrampur Petrol Pump Assault: Authorities Investigate Attack on Man and Mother

Balrampur Petrol Pump Assault: Authorities Investigate Attack on Man and Mother

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Authorities in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, have launched an inquiry after a man and his elderly mother were allegedly assaulted at a petrol pump. A video of the incident went viral, prompting swift action from local officials.

India's EV Transition On Right Track, But Miles To Go

India's EV Transition On Right Track, But Miles To Go

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Government schemes such as the PM E-Drive initiative, with allocations of around Rs 2,000 crore for charging points deployment, are helping accelerate rollout

The Woman Making History On India's Oldest Toy Train

The Woman Making History On India's Oldest Toy Train

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Sarita Yolma is the first woman Train Ticket Examiner on the 145-year-old Darjeeling Hill Railway. 'It is a dream journey,' she says.

Will GST cut bring back hatchbacks to top of the line?

Will GST cut bring back hatchbacks to top of the line?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Since the Indian government reduced GST on small cars on September 22, the small car segment's share in Maruti's overall sales has risen to more than 25 per cent, up from 16.6 per cent earlier in FY26.

US sanctions on Russian oil firms to hit Reliance

US sanctions on Russian oil firms to hit Reliance

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

US sanctions against two of Russia's largest oil companies are expected to impact Reliance Industries' crude imports from Russia, while state-run refiners may continue purchases through intermediary traders for now.

Diesel sales fall 3% in Sep, petrol up 5.4%

Diesel sales fall 3% in Sep, petrol up 5.4%

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Diesel sales in India fell 3 per cent in September as a receding monsoon continued to dampen demand and slowed industrial activity in some parts of the country, preliminary data of state-owned firms showed. While diesel sales by three state-owned fuel retailers fell year-on-year, petrol sales rose in September. Consumption of diesel, the most consumed fuel in the country -- accounting for about two-fifths of the demand, fell to 5.81 million tonnes in September from 5.99 million tonnes demand in the same period a year ago.

General Motors launches diesel version of Beat

General Motors launches diesel version of Beat

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Till now, the company was selling the Beat in petrol and liquefied petroleum gas variants.

New diesel variant of Chevrolet Beat by June

New diesel variant of Chevrolet Beat by June

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

"Beat with a one-litre diesel engine will also be coming in June this year," General Motors India Vice-President P Balendran said after unveiling the LPG variant of the compact car here.

Honda plans diesel City to beat competition

Honda plans diesel City to beat competition

Rediff.com13 May 2011

In response to challenge from new diesel models in India's premium mid-size sedan car segment, Honda is developing a diesel engine for Honda City.

Maruti Celerio diesel and its 3 closest rivals

Maruti Celerio diesel and its 3 closest rivals

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

The first diesel car from Maruti Suzuki, Celerio diesel is pitted against Hyundai Grand i10, Ford Figo and Chevrolet Beat.

After LPG model, Chevrolet Beat plans diesel version

After LPG model, Chevrolet Beat plans diesel version

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

The LPG model was launched a fortnight ago. Chevrolet is now hoping to rev up the car's sales with a diesel option in June.

Prosperity Is Not India's Birth Right

Prosperity Is Not India's Birth Right

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

If growth reverts to the pre-Covid level, a lot of people may have to temper their rosy optimism, points out Debashis Basu.

Why diesel cars are getting cheaper

Why diesel cars are getting cheaper

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

The price differential has been upwards of 20%.

New Honda City diesel is a hit, beats Hyundai Verna

New Honda City diesel is a hit, beats Hyundai Verna

Rediff.com24 Mar 2014

Honda's segment-first features and a competitively-priced diesel engine could help it reclaim its crown.

GM India to increase diesel car portfolio

GM India to increase diesel car portfolio

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

General Motors India is looking to enhance its range of diesel-driven cars as demand for the variant increases due to the price difference with petrol.

'There were a lot of rumours about M S Dhoni...'

'There were a lot of rumours about M S Dhoni...'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Mahendra Singh Dhoni will lead Chennai Super Kings for a record 15th season during IPL 2024, starting later this month.

Maruti launches Celerio diesel @ Rs 4.65 lakh!

Maruti launches Celerio diesel @ Rs 4.65 lakh!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Celerio's 793-cc diesel engine is the smallest in the market.

Check out India's top 9 hatchbacks

Check out India's top 9 hatchbacks

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

From Fiat to Ford and Maruti to Hyundai, almost all carmakers are now opting to introduce a diesel car.

The Peeli-Peelis of Kolkata

The Peeli-Peelis of Kolkata

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

As Kolkata marches towards modernity, it is hard to imagine its streets without these cabs, notes Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

3 NEW cars to hit Indian roads this July

3 NEW cars to hit Indian roads this July

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

While the New Fiesta sedan is a retouched version of Ford's best selling car in India, there would be Mercedes engine powered Force One SUV and the last but no the least, the Chevrolet Beat Diesel.

Mamata slams Centre for diesel price deregulation

Mamata slams Centre for diesel price deregulation

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Holding her party would oppose any 'attempt to sell out the country', she claimed that in the past five months, the Centre had done nothing 'good' and that 'Bharatiya Janata Party is only busy beating its own drum in the social media'.

Save fuel! 18 cars that offer the best mileage in India

Save fuel! 18 cars that offer the best mileage in India

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

As fuel prices rise, here's a list of cars that will help you save fuel and money too!

Automakers in trouble: Tatas, Maruti cut output

Automakers in trouble: Tatas, Maruti cut output

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

With the domestic auto market going on a downhill slide, Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki have cut production as the automobile industry braces up for a single digit sales growth this fiscal.

These 5 small cars will hit Indian roads SOON

These 5 small cars will hit Indian roads SOON

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Indian and international brands are now all focused on small cars.

Maruti working on 800cc diesel engine; to give 30kmpl mileage

Maruti working on 800cc diesel engine; to give 30kmpl mileage

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

It will be fitted in a new car codenamed YL7, which will replace A-Star and Estilo.

M&M's growth engines roar to life, launches to drive gains

M&M's growth engines roar to life, launches to drive gains

Rediff.com13 May 2024

The stock of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has been touching successive all-time highs on the bourses and, over the past year, gained 81 per cent. While the S&P BSE Auto Index has not performed poorly, registering gains of 73 per cent, it still trails the company by 800 basis points (bps) during this period. There are multiple reasons why investors are beating a path to M&M's counter.

Priyanka beats Jennifer Lopez, Gal Gadot

Priyanka beats Jennifer Lopez, Gal Gadot

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Priyanka Chopra has beat Jennifer Lopez and Gal Godot and even her Baywatch co-stars Dwayne Johnson and Zac Efron to grab the leading spot in the Top Actors Chart.

Garland LPG cylinders, ring bells: Cong campaign against price rise

Garland LPG cylinders, ring bells: Cong campaign against price rise

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

The Congresshas announced a three-phased campaign, "Mehngai-mukt Bharat Abhiyaan".

China an existential threat to US, 'preparing for war': Nikki Haley

China an existential threat to US, 'preparing for war': Nikki Haley

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

China has spent half a century plotting to defeat America and in some respects, the Chinese military is already at par with the US armed forces, Haley said in a major policy speech on the economy in the key early primary State of New Hampshire on Friday.

Chevrolet-Beat with new SMARTECH engine soon

Chevrolet-Beat with new SMARTECH engine soon

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

Talking to reporters after the launch of 'SMARTECH' engine, General Motors India president and managing director Karl Slym said diesel version of the vechile was also be out later this year.

Volkswagen Ameo Diesel: First drive review

Volkswagen Ameo Diesel: First drive review

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

It is definitely the heaviest in its class, which is likely to make in-city commutes a tad troublesome

47,000 Luxury Cars To Be Sold This Year!

47,000 Luxury Cars To Be Sold This Year!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

After a brief lull during the pandemic, there is a strong revival in luxury car sales, bolstered by more launches across price bands, replacement demand, ban on old diesel vehicles in the NCR, and 'revenge buying'.

With 7.2% GDP growth in FY23, India's economy now stands at $3.3 trillion

With 7.2% GDP growth in FY23, India's economy now stands at $3.3 trillion

Rediff.com31 May 2023

India's economy grew 6.1 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2022-23, pushing up the annual growth rate to 7.2 per cent, official data showed on Wednesday.

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 Review: Welcome back, Marvel!

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 Review: Welcome back, Marvel!

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 3 makes you laugh, cheer, whistle and weep along with your favourite superheroes, applauds Mayur Sanap.

Modi's 3rd Term Isn't A Done Deal

Modi's 3rd Term Isn't A Done Deal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

With the general election campaign less than six months away, the BJP has more to think about than it had on the eve of 2019. It's the states that will be robbing BJP strategists of their sleep at this point, not the Lok Sabha, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Beat the fuel hikes with these hybrid cars from Honda

Beat the fuel hikes with these hybrid cars from Honda

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Honda Accord Hybrid and Accord Plug-in Hybrid are a perfect package of beauty, opulence, economic viability, and performance.

Mr Modi, it's time to pay back middle class on fuel prices

Mr Modi, it's time to pay back middle class on fuel prices

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

It is time he stood up and assured the middle class that they can count on him as one of their own, says Dr Sudhir Bisht.