Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday launched the country's first crash testing programme Bharat NCAP aimed at improving road safety standards of motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) is India's own crash testing programme and is cheaper than tests conducted abroad, Gadkari said, adding that the star ratings will help buyers understand the quality of the product and make an informed purchase decision. Bharat NCAP will be implemented from October 1, 2023.
No one ever expected that it would so soon re-enter the Indian car market.
The compact SUV's exteriors and fuel efficiency could make it a tough challenger, provided Ford plays its price card well.
The double world champion made a perfect start to his return to Renault with the fastest time in testing at the Jerez circuit.
Tata Motors is hot on Renault's heels in a drive to produce and distribute the world's most affordable car in the fast-growing India market.
Mahindra Renault on Thursday announced the launch of two new variants of its Logan models, one each in petrol and diesel.
Nissan and Renault say they will compete with new models, especially small cars, and by growing their dealer network.
Former champions Renault hit back at allegations of spying on Friday, saying their cars were untainted by any data from Formula One rivals McLaren. They also said that a former McLaren engineer who joined them in September last year had been suspended as soon as they became aware that he had brought confidential technical information with him.
The alliance has already pushed back the launch deadline twice over the last three years.
Renault have told Formula One's governing body they want to stay in the sport and will make changes in their team to ensure a race-fixing controversy never happens again.
Robert Kubica is assessing his future at Renault after the manufacturer's decision to sell a significant stake in its Formula One team, the Polish driver's manager said on Wednesday. Daniele Morelli told the BBC it is "not automatic" Kubica would stay although he hinted he is likely to do so and sought more information about the team's plans.
Formula One leader Max Verstappen won the British Grand Prix on Sunday as Red Bull stayed unbeaten in 2023 and equalled McLaren's 1988 record run of 11 victories in a row.
Fernando Alonso feels Sunday's inaugural Turkish Grand Prix could play to Renault's strengths.
The price of the car is quite tempting considering the fascinating features that this new petrol model sports.
Both Ford Ecosport and Renault Duster were unveiled at the 2012 Auto Expo held in New Delhi in January.
Renault and M&M had planned to bring the seven-seater MPV through their JV under which the French company's mid-sized sedan 'Logan' is manufactured and sold in India. The MPV was displayed at the Auto Expo held earlier this year.
Company officials said it would not be possible to share details, as the study had just begun.
Similar model is sold in UK, where it is offered in petrol as well as diesel models.
Fernando Alonso has played down his Renault team's chances of taking on Ferrari and McLaren in next month's Australian GP.
The Renault Nissan Alliance has said that its Oragadam greenfield facility near Chennai - its first in the world - will be a template for its upcoming Morocco facility, with a few changes only in the back-end engineering. The company is training 30 senior employees drawn from various verticals at its Oragadam plant.
Armaan Ebrahim won the first round of Formula Renault V6 championship at tricky Sepang track in Malaysia.
Hyundai to launch its new SUV- Creta in second half of 2015 in India.
The newly launched automatic version of the successful sedan has an attractive price point and offers a fuel efficiency of 17.97 kmpl. Here is how it stacks up against its four competitors from Honda, Hyundai, Volkswagen and Skoda.
Double world champion Fernando Alonso gave Renault's 2008 Formula One car an encouraging track debut on Monday ahead of next week's formal launch.
Engine suppliers Renault apologised to Formula One champions Red Bull at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday after the team failed to score a point in a race for the first time since 2010.
As the government gets ready with the Budget, there has been speculation that higher taxes could be imposed on diesel passenger vehicles as the subsidised fuel has been diverted for personal use by the affluent.
Maruti Suzuki, the market leader famous for cost effective management in its products, will face the French carmaker.
The tie-up is expected to increase competition in the small car market in India, with the Tatas likely to roll out the Rs 100,000-car in less than a year.
The 33-year-old Roman, who started on pole position, took his third career victory in Malaysia
The company that sells five models in the country is looking for nearly 90 per cent growth in sales this year.
French auto major Renault on Monday said it is looking at launching zero-emission electric vehicles in India by the middle of this decade. The company, which unveiled its city two-seater 'Twizy' in the country, also plans to produce up to 500,000 units of electric vehicles (EV) globally by 2014.
The Lodgy feels easy to drive, more like a sedan than an MPV.
Formula One carmakers are prepared to set up their own championship without Ferrari if need be, said Renault team president Patrick Faure.
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