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The 2015 Honda CB Unicorn 160 is here!

The 2015 Honda CB Unicorn 160 is here!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

So, how is it different from the 150cc Honda CB Unicorn? Naveen Soni reports on what the Unicorn 160 has to offer!

Honda Motorcycle hikes wages by 50% at Manesar

Honda Motorcycle hikes wages by 50% at Manesar

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

HMSI has increased the monthly salary of its permanent workers by Rs 14,770 a month.

Honda Jazz: Not very exciting, but the 2nd most fuel efficient car in India

Honda Jazz: Not very exciting, but the 2nd most fuel efficient car in India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

"Honda Jazz is very spacious and the flexibility inside the cabin makes it extremely versatile, while the new and punchy diesel heart comes at the right time," says Indian motoring website MotorBeam.

Rural two-wheeler demand roars back to life in first half of 2024

Rural two-wheeler demand roars back to life in first half of 2024

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The two-wheeler segment has shown signs of recovery in the first half (H1) of calendar year (CY) 2024, largely driven by improving performance in rural areas. According to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations, rural contribution to two-wheeler sales surged by 57-60 per cent in the April-June quarter of 2024-25, indicating a rising demand in these regions. Experts believe that this trend will continue, supported by a favourable monsoon season and government initiatives aimed at rural development.

Honda to launch its Rs 500,000 car in India in '11

Honda to launch its Rs 500,000 car in India in '11

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Honda had unveiled the concept of the vehicle at the Delhi Auto Expo this year and said it will be priced below Rs 500,000.

Will Tata Motors' Vision 2020 become true?

Will Tata Motors' Vision 2020 become true?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Tata Motors aims to address 95% of passenger vehicle market by 2020

Hyundai Xcent is cheaper than Maruti Dzire, Honda Amaze

Hyundai Xcent is cheaper than Maruti Dzire, Honda Amaze

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

This can spark off a price war.

Why the new Honda Amaze is a winner all the way

Why the new Honda Amaze is a winner all the way

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The new Honda Amaze breaks free from its Brio moorings, and is designed to wow, says Rajesh Karkera.

Two-wheelers record impressive growth in Nov

Two-wheelers record impressive growth in Nov

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

India's largest motorcycle maker, Hero Honda Motors on Wednesday said sales rose 15 per cent in November 2004.

How to fix General Motors

How to fix General Motors

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

Honda CB Hornet 160R: First Ride Impressions

Honda CB Hornet 160R: First Ride Impressions

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Narendra Sharma takes the Honda CB Hornet 160R for a spin on Goa's roads.

10 gorgeous cars from Paris Motor Show coming soon to India

10 gorgeous cars from Paris Motor Show coming soon to India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

From Maruti to Honda, every big manufacturer has lined up launches in the domestic market.

Green mobility: Hybrid vehicles in the fast lane in India

Green mobility: Hybrid vehicles in the fast lane in India

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

At a time when consumers increasingly embrace green mobility solutions, it is not electric cars but hybrids that are taking the lead, as automotive sales data indicate. Since January, 64,097 electric cars have been sold compared to 266,465 hybrids, according to data from the ministry of road transport and highways' Vahan dashboard. Hybrid car sales have surged from 4.42 per cent of the 4.1 million cars sold in calendar year 2022 to 7.2 per cent this year.

Hybrid vehicles take lead in realm of eco-friendly mobility solutions

Hybrid vehicles take lead in realm of eco-friendly mobility solutions

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

At a time when consumers increasingly embrace green mobility solutions, it is not electric cars but hybrids that are taking the lead, as automotive sales data indicate. Since January, 64,097 electric cars have been sold compared to 266,465 hybrids, according to data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' Vahan dashboard. Hybrid car sales have surged from 4.42 per cent of the 4.1 million cars sold in calendar year 2022 to 7.2 per cent this year.

Honda recalls 2.24 lakh vehicles in India for faulty airbags

Honda recalls 2.24 lakh vehicles in India for faulty airbags

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

HCIL will voluntarily replace airbag inflators of 2,23,578 vehicles of previous generations of CR-V, Civic, City and Jazz.

PV inventory surges even as auto retail sales rise

PV inventory surges even as auto retail sales rise

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

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.

Review: Does Honda Activa 5G have anything new to offer?

Review: Does Honda Activa 5G have anything new to offer?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Is the Activa 5G the same old 4G in some fancy colours, or does it pack more? Nabeel Khan has the answers.

Cute and quirky: Honda Navi, first ride

Cute and quirky: Honda Navi, first ride

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The Honda Navi is quirky in its nature and has a love-it-or-hate-it aura about it, but one thing is for sure that you can't ignore it, says Naveen Soni

General Motors unveils Opel Vectra

General Motors unveils Opel Vectra

Rediff.com9 Jan 2003

General Motors India on Thursday unveiled its new mid-size sedan Opel Vectra in the premium car segment with ex-showroom price of Rs 15.99 lakh (Rs 1.59 million) in Delhi and Rs 16.9 lakh (Rs 1.69 million) in Mumbai.

Sports Shorts: Honda replaces Toro Rosso engine parts for Bahrain GP

Sports Shorts: Honda replaces Toro Rosso engine parts for Bahrain GP

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Honda WR-V is fun to drive and offers good fuel efficiency

Honda WR-V is fun to drive and offers good fuel efficiency

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

The Japanese automaker has derived the WR-V from the Jazz and it gets quite a lot of changes over the premium hatchback.

Honda CBR150R is all set to take on Yamaha R15

Honda CBR150R is all set to take on Yamaha R15

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

With the new CBR150R, Honda could boost sales but only if they price the bike aggressively, says Faisal Ali Khan of MotorBeam.com

Honda Amaze is now the 2nd-biggest model in the compact sedan space

Honda Amaze is now the 2nd-biggest model in the compact sedan space

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

India is the first country to launch the second generation Amaze and the car has been developed considering the needs and aspirations of Indian customers

How TVS plans to take on Hero, Honda, Bajaj and Mahindra

How TVS plans to take on Hero, Honda, Bajaj and Mahindra

Rediff.com7 May 2014

A slew of new products in the mid-segment line-up like Star City Plus and Victor, an agreement with global brand BMW to launch new range of bikes and a strong marketing push is what the Chennai-based automaker has up its sleeves to take on established players in the two-wheeler market.

Honda Civic Hybrid at Rs 21.5 lakh

Honda Civic Hybrid at Rs 21.5 lakh

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

Making a statement of its commitment to protect the environment, Japanese car major Honda on Wednesday launched the first hybrid car in India, Civic Hybrid, priced at Rs 21.5 lakh

Which is better? The new Ford Fiesta or Honda City?

Which is better? The new Ford Fiesta or Honda City?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

It's earlier prime contender, Honda City, is already in the market now loaded with automatic gearbox.

The good, bad and ugly of the 3rd generation Honda Jazz

The good, bad and ugly of the 3rd generation Honda Jazz

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

live with the car and you know why 'Nothing else is a Jazz'

Planning to buy the Honda Hornet 160R?

Planning to buy the Honda Hornet 160R?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Here are the 160R's pros and cons to help you make up your mind.

Hero Honda's all-new CBZ @ Rs 54,500

Hero Honda's all-new CBZ @ Rs 54,500

Rediff.com9 Oct 2006

"We expect to capture the top position in the premium segment with the new bike. We are also working on another bike in the premium segment," Hero Honda managing director Pawan Munjal told reporters in New Delhi.

Can Suzuki Inazuma take on Ninja 250R, Honda CBR250R?

Can Suzuki Inazuma take on Ninja 250R, Honda CBR250R?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Find out how good is the Suzuki's latest 250cc sensation!

Tata Motors may drive into used car mart

Tata Motors may drive into used car mart

Rediff.com7 Apr 2007

Close on the heels of the Mukesh Ambani-controlled Reliance Retail's possible entry into the second-hand car market, Tata Motors, the country's second largest automobile major, is planning a similar foray.

Softbank's big idea: Talking cars that can read a driver's emotions!

Softbank's big idea: Talking cars that can read a driver's emotions!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Vehicles would be able to offer advice during challenging driving or parking situations, while also providing company to drivers on long, solitary trips

Honda to power up the brand list with 4 launches

Honda to power up the brand list with 4 launches

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

It kick-starts rally with the Africa Twin motorcycle; three more launches slated for the year

Honda all set to race on Indian roads with these hot cars

Honda all set to race on Indian roads with these hot cars

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Honda will launch 4 cars in India soon.

Tata Motors is king of the road

Tata Motors is king of the road

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

Nissan, Honda, Maruti record bumper sales ahead of Diwali

Nissan, Honda, Maruti record bumper sales ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

During September, Maruti said it dispatched 1,375 units of the soon-to-be-launched sedan Ciaz.

First Honda, now Toyota too mulls hiking vehicle prices

First Honda, now Toyota too mulls hiking vehicle prices

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Due to the continued pressure of high costs, Toyota is considering a price increase of up to 3 per cent across models with effect from January.

Rs 40 lakh Honda Accord Hybrid to launch in India on October 25

Rs 40 lakh Honda Accord Hybrid to launch in India on October 25

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The Accord Hybrid will be imported through the CBU route to India