News for 'diesel cars'

Micra Diesel vs Indica Vista Quad! Who's the winner?

Micra Diesel vs Indica Vista Quad! Who's the winner?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

We pitch Micra Diesel against the latest iteration of the car that kick-started the diesel hatch wars, the Indica Vista Quadrajet Aura+!

Top carmakers join forces for electric vehicles

Top carmakers join forces for electric vehicles

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Joint crack team of Maruti, Tata Motors, M&M to develop hybrid cars in India

Running cost of cars rises

Running cost of cars rises

Rediff.com25 Oct 2005

Tata Motors unveils 3 new cars at Auto Expo

Tata Motors unveils 3 new cars at Auto Expo

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

The Sway, which is the likely name for the Zica sedan has been codenamed as Kite 5.

How to save car fuel: 15 tips

How to save car fuel: 15 tips

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

These tips have helped many car owners over the years.

Volkswagen crisis shows no sign of dying down, Winterkorn to face probe

Volkswagen crisis shows no sign of dying down, Winterkorn to face probe

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The scandal has also rocked the wider car market, with manufacturers fearing a drop in diesel car sales.

Maruti launches 4th car plant

Maruti launches 4th car plant

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Kicking off their mega plans in India, Suzuki Motor Corporation and Maruti Udyog on Tuesday inaugurated their fourth car assembly plant, a diesel engine and transmission plant and a Suzuki's two-wheeler plant in Manesar.

Luxury cars begin Northeastern road trip

Luxury cars begin Northeastern road trip

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Audi and Mercedes-Benz have already opened dealerships in Guwahati -- a gateway to all the north-eastern states -- and BMW intends to join them soon. Ajay Modi reports.

Maruti cars to become costlier

Maruti cars to become costlier

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Maruti Ciaz and Ertiga are exempt from the infrastructure cess and so, there is no change in the prices of these models.

Car industry's woes far from over, says Maruti chief

Car industry's woes far from over, says Maruti chief

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Some economists have said the industry's woes have shown signs of bottoming out.

Toyota to launch small cars, compact SUVs in India

Toyota to launch small cars, compact SUVs in India

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Government policies and other uncertainties are holding it back from setting up a new diesel engine plant and launching more hybrids.

Don't sell cars with cheat device: NGT to Volkswagen

Don't sell cars with cheat device: NGT to Volkswagen

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Volkswagen has admitted that 11 million diesel engine cars worldwide were fitted with the software that helped in manipulating emission tests.

General Motors recalls 4,000 units of diesel Sail

General Motors recalls 4,000 units of diesel Sail

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

The recall will affect 2,910 units of the sedan version of Sail and 1,090 units of compact car variant of the model.

Maruti's Swift lives up to name, sells a car a minute

Maruti's Swift lives up to name, sells a car a minute

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

The automaker says it has taken into account some of the big concerns of those behind the wheels today: improved acceleration performance, strength and rigidity, spacious and a more comfortable driving experience.

We miss these awesome cars that went out of production

We miss these awesome cars that went out of production

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

With increasing competition and slowdown, auto firms are shedding old vehicles to make way for new ones.

Must-see: Spectacular cars at the Auto Show

Must-see: Spectacular cars at the Auto Show

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, showcased an exciting display of cars at the 11thAuto Expo in New Delhi.

7 sedans with the BEST mileage

7 sedans with the BEST mileage

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Car makers are either tweaking their existing engines or developing new powertrains to attain maximum mileage numbers and attract more buyers.

Lexus to launch 3 stunning cars in India

Lexus to launch 3 stunning cars in India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Previous hybrid-only strategy changed ahead of 2017 launch.

Hurdles in biofuel use: Few vehicles, weak ethanol-blended petrol rollout

Hurdles in biofuel use: Few vehicles, weak ethanol-blended petrol rollout

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

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.

Customers, dealers left in the dark on VW scandal

Customers, dealers left in the dark on VW scandal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The German group has set aside 6.5 billion euros ($7.3 billion) to help cover the costs of the crisis and said that 11 million of its cars could be affected worldwide.

6 stunning cars Maruti will launch by March

6 stunning cars Maruti will launch by March

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Includes all-new versions of Swift and Swift Dzire.

Will GST rate on EVs be cut to 5%?

Will GST rate on EVs be cut to 5%?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

GST rate for petrol and diesel cars and hybrid vehicles is already at the highest bracket of 28 per cent plus cess.

Cars to expect this year

Cars to expect this year

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

The new year is expected to witness a flurry of activity from car manufacturers, who are getting ready to launch a series of models. Take a look at the oncoming traffic.

Sneak peek: 9 cars that will blaze Indian roads soon

Sneak peek: 9 cars that will blaze Indian roads soon

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

The small car market of India is booming like never before.

Is the Scorpio Classic still relevant in 2023?

Is the Scorpio Classic still relevant in 2023?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

If you are looking for an SUV with the latest tech, then the Scorpio Classic is cleary not for you.

Why prices of same model cars vary

Why prices of same model cars vary

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Ever wondered why the difference between a Santro Xing GL and a Santro Xing GLS was over Rs 30,000 although both looked the same? This article will try to give you a breeze through into what adds cost to a car.

Fiat to roll out Petra diesel soon

Fiat to roll out Petra diesel soon

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

16 GREAT cars that will make you drool

16 GREAT cars that will make you drool

Rediff.com1 Dec 2010

Carmakers like Porsche, Rolls Royce, Bentley, etc have a number of products to offer in this segment.

Petrol cars from M&M, Tata soon

Petrol cars from M&M, Tata soon

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

M&M is working on petrol engine while Tata is set to introduce petrol option in Bolt and Zest.

What killed India's budding hybrid car market?

What killed India's budding hybrid car market?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The GST Council last year imposed a cess of 15 per cent on hybrid vehicles, in addition to the 28 per cent GST, leading to a total tax burden of 43 per cent against a previous tax rate of 28 per cent.

Hyundai to launch i20 diesel by year-end

Hyundai to launch i20 diesel by year-end

Rediff.com5 May 2009

Korean auto major Hyundai Motor Company will bring the diesel variant of its premium hatchback 'i20' by the end of this year as part of its plan of introducing at least two new products in the Indian market annually for the next couple of years.

Now pay more for cars, TVs, gold

Now pay more for cars, TVs, gold

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

What effect is the Budget going to have on your daily life? Find out how what's cheaper and what's costlier after the Budget.

20 exciting cars coming your way in 2011!

20 exciting cars coming your way in 2011!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

If 2010 saw a flurry of new cars, 2011 will only see more. Here are some that should matter, or just be eye candy:

Why Maruti's vendors have hit a speed-breaker

Why Maruti's vendors have hit a speed-breaker

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Maruti being the market leader with a disproportionately high share of the passenger car market helped its component makers grow as an industry all these years and hence, the exit from a segment is a jolt if not a big setback.

We are not creating any more car capacity: R C Bhargava

We are not creating any more car capacity: R C Bhargava

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

'We have not done budgeting yet for the coming year.'

Rs 5-lakh Honda small car soon in India

Rs 5-lakh Honda small car soon in India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Will Honda name its small car Brio?

Volkswagen cars meet Indian emission norms

Volkswagen cars meet Indian emission norms

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

As India is progressing towards Bharat Stage IV (BSIV) emission norms, most cars still run under BSIII standard.

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.

Porsche launches new 911 model priced up to Rs 2.66 cr

Porsche launches new 911 model priced up to Rs 2.66 cr

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Porsche on Wednesday launched the latest version of its 911 model in India.