Small cars are a boon in day-to-day city driving as manoeuvring and parking is quite easy because of their compact footprint. One fine day, a blue Maruti Ignis arrived at MotorBeam's garage and we put the car through our usual long term test. The Ignis with its funky styling elements might not impress all but the top of the line Alpha variant will surely do because of the sheer features on offer.
'What did we get out of this agitation? Nothing... Now we feel it was all a mistake. We have no work, and our land has turned infertile. We are living in abject poverty'
My candidate for the best general of the last century hailed from a little, poor colonised Asian nation whose impact on world affairs rarely amounted to much, notes Shankar Acharya.
It is powered by the T8 Petrol-Electric Hybrid system
The Fiat Urban Cross brings the 'Urban' back into the small hatchback with some beefed-up looks and quintessential Italian flair and quirks, writes Indian automobile website MotorBeam.
Unlike previous Paris auto shows, where new diesel models took centerstage, much of the buzz this year centred around hybrids and electric vehicles.
It is the global leader in car sales but in India, is a distant fifth.
The launch marks a significant milestone for the space agency as it is the 50th flight of PSLV and the 75th vehicle mission from Sriharikota. The 628 kg satellite is meant for applications in various fields like agriculture, forestry and disaster management support. It would also serve military purposes.
Joint crack team of Maruti, Tata Motors, M&M to develop hybrid cars in India
Confiscation of the tycoon's properties will start from February 5.
At Rs 1.24 lakh, it's the most expensive scooter manufactured in the country but the 450 deserves every penny.
The affected vehicles were produced in Japan between 2004 and 2013.
The total number of passenger vehicles (cars and utility vehicles) sold annually in the 1970s was 32,000 units - less than even one week's sales today.
"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.
Maruti has chosen to call the S-Cross as a premium crossover, which is evident once you look at the hatchback-like profile of the vehicle.
But you do need to consider that there are bikes now which, at lower price points, offer more specialised experiences, says Benjamin Gracias
As other global car makers struggle in India to keep sales consistent, the Korean player has made a heady combination out of design, launches and localisation.
The Accord Hybrid will be imported through the CBU route to India
The Zica will likely reach showrooms by January 2016 and will be available for sale across the country.
Ssanyong has invested 700 billion won since its M&A (with Mahindra) and would put one trillion won ($920 million) in next three years.
It's got the looks, it's feature-packed, it has great engines and to round it all off, it's got well-sorted dynamics.
There are tweaks to the exterior and interior styling and one big updatecomes in the form of a more powerful engine from the XUV500.
Big, Bold and Smart. That's what the MG Hector radiates when you first see it.
New campaigns rev up their marketing pitch, while new challengers such as Tata Motors with the Zest promise to put up a spirited fight
A photo symbolising "love and compassion" of an 85-year-old Brazilian woman getting her first embrace in five months from a nurse through a transparent "hug curtain" has been named the World Press Photo of the Year. This year, according to organisers, 74,470 images were submitted for judging, made by 4,315 photographers from 130 different countries. World Press Photo has been kind enough to allow to share some of this year's winning photos here with you.
With multiple options in the compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) and compact sedan space, the mid-size sedan seems to be losing its charm among customers.
'Vaccination is the only safe way to get immunity.'
The two-wheeler industry marked its first fall in 11 months in November with sales of 1.24 million reporting a fall of nearly six per cent compared to the same month last year
Toyota can be credited for kick starting the MPV revolution in India with the Qualis, which was the company's entry model for our country. Despite the skeptical views of the reviewers for Qualis, the car succeeded and paved the way for Innova. Now in its second generation, Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com have decided to gauge how big is the leap between the two generations of the people mover.
They're sexy, powerful, irresistible and very, very expensive.
Land Rover now assembles the Evoque in India, giving it a major price drop and has also added a new 9-speed autobox in the concoction.
The third Cross Country model for India, the V90 Cross Country is based on the S90 sedan and promises to offer the best of two different worlds - sedan (S90) and SUV (XC90).
Toyota Motor Corp is betting on pricier premium models offering better safety and quality.
Triumph Tiger 800 XCx is fantastic in the city, supremely comfortable on the highway and surprisingly easy to ride fast in the dirt, says Benjamin Gracias.
The facelifted Elantra is a loaded with features and will give it tough to rivals.
The Yamaha Fascino is a cheaper option for those who want to buy a stylish scooter like Vespa, says Naveen Soni
Korea's second-largest automaker and Hyundai's sister company showcased a line-up of 16 models from its global portfolio at the ongoing Auto Show
It may be the season for corporate matchmaking but India Inc's record of managing partnerships is far from impressive, says Shailesh Dobhal.
The Hyundai Creta is practical, spacious, comfortable and feature loaded, making it an ideal package that most buyers look out for in the SUV segment, finds out Indian motoring website MotorBeam.
One of the best-selling cars for Maruti, the Dzire now enters its third generation and promises to offer more luxury and sophistication that's unheard and unseen, especially in the compact sedan segment.
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