Sales of commercial vehicles were up 11.45 per cent to 56,840 units in December 2015.
So, does the Brio live up to the hype, in the end? After this first-drive, I would have to answer in the affirmative.
Maruti Swift DZire cuts out as the most fuel-efficient offering.
While the top-end diesel engine is mated to a six-speed gear box, the petrol engine is mated to a new five-speed gearbox
MotorOctane took this fun bike for a spin around a fun place -- Imagica Adventure Park -- to tell you more about it.
The car has a good balance of ride and handling, excellent packaging, good performance and is priced competitively.
The limited availability of flexible (flex)-fuel vehicles in the Indian market and the slow rollout of ethanol-blended petrol by oil-marketing companies (OMCs) remain major obstacles to achieving widespread use of biofuels in the transportation sector in India. Recently, two Union ministers have emphasised India's biofuel potential, arguing that it has the capacity and potential to lead a transition towards widespread biofuel adoption. Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari signalled that this transition is well underway and urged car manufacturers to quickly adapt and introduce new biofuel-run vehicles, lest the government resort to taxing diesel vehicles.
Hyundai has hit pay dirt in India's sedan market, but Honda will strike back.
Honda has finally plunged into the fast growing urban crossover segment in India with the newly minted BR-V seven-seater SUV.
Honda dealers stopped taking orders for Jazz. The company will, however, deliver pending orders.
Black is the least opted shade when it comes to buying a four wheeler.
The exercise is in keeping with SIAM's voluntary code on vehicle recall
Small cars account for 80 per cent of the domestic market
For Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), which has just started executing a comeback strategy for wresting back ground it lost to rivals, this could not have come at a worse time. The maker of the Bolero Neo and the Thar models on Thursday said it would have to halt production at its automotive plant for a week due to the worsening supply situation of semiconductors.
Car sales in India surged by 12.87 per cent in December.
Swift Dzire has clocked 2.5 million in sales, and you might, in a non-too-distant future, see headlines that the DZire has done 3 million as well, observes Suveen Sinha.
With no signs of economic revival under the current political circumstances, SIAM said it expected a turnaround in the fortune of the auto industry only after a new government is formed after the general elections next year.
live with the car and you know why 'Nothing else is a Jazz'
The car will be priced aggressively compared to its rivals.
Auto manufacturers have been recalling vehicles on safety issues.
Honda has decided to price the small car below Rs 500,000 to be able to compete with Maruti Suzuki Swift and Hyundai i20.
Auto experts from CarJasoos answer all your questions related to buying, selling or maintenance of new cars.
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Let's take a look at top three cars across nine different segments as rated by the owners.
The two car companies have one of the most prominent hatchbacks in the premium segment namely, Maruti Swift and Honda Jazz.
The models from Hyundai and Maruti, which might go on sale in October 2018 and February 2019, respectively, are set to revive a segment that had lost sheen to the compact SUV segment, lately
Automobile (auto) retail sales in India grew by an impressive 14 per cent in July compared to the same period last year, driven by a surge in the rural economy, good product availability, and product launches. While passenger vehicles (PVs) saw a 10 per cent increase during this period, inventory levels have surged to a historic high of 67-72 days in PVs, equating to Rs 73,000 crore worth of stock, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (Fada). This poses a risk to dealer sustainability. Inventory levels in July 2023 were only 50-55 days, equating to a stock worth Rs 49,833 crore. In June 2024, inventory was between 62 and 67 days, with a stock value of Rs 60,000 crore.
Passenger vehicle major Honda Siel India will launch the new version of premium sedan Accord by the next year.
Japanese car major Nissan on Tuesday said will hike the prices of its vehicles, including hatchback Micra and sports utility vehicle Terrano in India, by up to 4 per cent from next month in order to offset the impact of rupee depreciation and escalating input costs.
High-end mid-sized sedans, comfy SUVs and entry-level luxury models steal their show.
Take out Maruti Suzuki and Honda, and the auto sector's prospects suddenly don't look all that rosy.
Car sales likely to touch record 3-mn mark by the end of March.
Business is growing fast and continues to draw investment, but making big bucks in a country smitten with small cars won't be easy.
The top end BR-V has been priced at Rs 12.90 lakh as opposed to Rs 14.43 lakh for Creta's top variant
A car that gives you a better resale value will reduce the cost of your next purchase, points out Bindisha Sarang.
Developed at an investment of Rs 620 crore (Rs 6.2 billion), the most on a car by Maruti Suzuki, the Ciaz will also be exported to West Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America.
As fuel prices rise, here's a list of cars that will help you save fuel and money too!
A sneak peek at Honda's latest premium commuter bike: CB Trigger
The fourth generation Honda City is vastly improved thereby appealing to a wider set of buyers.
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