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Choking Delhi vows pollution tax, car-free days to improve air

Choking Delhi vows pollution tax, car-free days to improve air

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

A directive this year to ban all vehicles older than 15 years has been delayed and previous city governments have often ignored court orders to address pollution woes.

How car majors plan to woo customers this festive season

How car majors plan to woo customers this festive season

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The Audi mobile showroom will tour 30 cities over the next two years.

Maruti YRA: The car that will take on Hyundai's Elite i20

Maruti YRA: The car that will take on Hyundai's Elite i20

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

First images of the model that can replace Swift.

Carens is another arrow in Kia's packed quiver

Carens is another arrow in Kia's packed quiver

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Carens is a warning for cars such as the Tata Safari, Hyundai Alcazar, Maruti Ertiga, Toyota Innova Crista and Mahindra XUV 700, because Kia punches much harder than others in its weight category.

Auto sector loses speed as pollution debate takes centrestage

Auto sector loses speed as pollution debate takes centrestage

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The industry players couldn't hide their disappointment.

Zest, Bolt success hold key to Tata Motors car biz profits

Zest, Bolt success hold key to Tata Motors car biz profits

Rediff.com15 Aug 2014

The compact sedan Zest competes with the established brands like Maruti D'zire, Honda Amaze and Hyundai Xcent.

Toyota Fortuner Diesel is more expensive than ever before and it isn't really unique

Toyota Fortuner Diesel is more expensive than ever before and it isn't really unique

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

While, on the surface, it seems revolutionarily new, Toyota has essentially plugged in gaps in the Fortuner's package. Tushar Kamath/CarDekho.com drives a Toyota Fortuner 2.8 4x4 AT to find all about it.

Why small-car leader Maruti is thinking big

Why small-car leader Maruti is thinking big

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Maruti is trying to move up the segment by focusing on premium cars, SUVs and even trucks.

Murder of health, stop stubble burning at once, SC orders NCR states

Murder of health, stop stubble burning at once, SC orders NCR states

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Amid a spike in pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to ensure crop residue burning was stopped "forthwith", saying it cannot let "people die" due to pollution.

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Mahindra XUV700: A powerhouse that ushers in a new era of excellence

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Is the XUV700 just a facelifted XUV500 or is it a completely new breed in the vast range of SUVs available today? Rajesh Karkera takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable for a spin to find out.

Curtain raiser: Auto Expo 2016 will be the largest yet

Curtain raiser: Auto Expo 2016 will be the largest yet

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

A record number of 85 products will be launched.

Want to drive a BMW? Check out 2 Series

Want to drive a BMW? Check out 2 Series

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

For those who've always wanted to drive a BMW in India, the 2 Series is easily the most fun to drive everyday car that money can buy.

Does it make sense to buy the new Hyundai Verna?

Does it make sense to buy the new Hyundai Verna?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

As it is with all Hyundais, the quality of the materials used is good and the cabin feels premium, practical and well put together.

Budget 2019: What's costlier, what's cheaper

Budget 2019: What's costlier, what's cheaper

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

A large number of items including petrol, diesel, gold, silver, cigarettes, fully-imported cars and split air conditioners will become more expensive due to hike in taxes, as proposed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget for 2019-20.

5 cars from Paris Motor show that can soon launch in India

5 cars from Paris Motor show that can soon launch in India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Will Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara see a second innings in India?

Car sales get off to a slow start in 2016

Car sales get off to a slow start in 2016

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Maruti Suzuki posted a marginal increase in January and the likes of Hyundai, Ford and Mahindra & Mahindra reporting a single-digit growth.

IOC Should Not DIE!

IOC Should Not DIE!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

If IOC is not allowed to run its own affairs, then we can see it close down in the next 10 to 15 years, warns Sudhir Bisht.

Asia's first woman to drive a diesel train is an Indian

Asia's first woman to drive a diesel train is an Indian

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Mumtaz Kazi recounts her life's journey in her own words.

5 most fuel efficient hatchbacks in India

5 most fuel efficient hatchbacks in India

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Besides the car's price, fuel efficiency is of utmost importance for buyers as it's a long time recurring expense.

Stunning cars: Owner's pride, neighbour's envy

Stunning cars: Owner's pride, neighbour's envy

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

The Los Angeles Auto Show saw the debut of a range of new models including the Toyota RAV4, Mazda a6, Kia Sorento, Subaru Forester, Porsche Cayman, Chevrolet Spark EV and Audi diesel.

India to allow ethanol-only vehicles; response to be muted

India to allow ethanol-only vehicles; response to be muted

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The ethanol vehicles will have the flexibility to switch to other fuels

Govt to raise funds from capital market for 4 road projects

Govt to raise funds from capital market for 4 road projects

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday said the government will approach the capital market next month to raise funds for four road projects. The money will be raised through Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), and there will be an investment limit of Rs 10 lakh for retail investors, he added. "We will be approaching the capital market to raise funds for the four road projects... there will be an assured return of 7-8 per cent," Gadkari said while addressing a Ficci event.

The fuel-efficient Maruti Swift DZire is a great choice for car buyers

The fuel-efficient Maruti Swift DZire is a great choice for car buyers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

The Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire is at times the top selling car in India, outselling even the company's entry-level Alto hatchback. MotorBeam finds out what makes this compact sedan a favourite of Indian buyers by living with the vehicle.

With new GLC Coupe, Mercedes makes it 4 launches in 4 months

With new GLC Coupe, Mercedes makes it 4 launches in 4 months

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Equipped with the ' Mercedes Me' connect feature which makes this one too a connected car, this is the 10th 'Made in India' product from Mercedes and comes in two engine variants. The 300d 4MATIC diesel and the 300 4MATIC petrol, both BS VI versions. The diesel is an in-line 4-cylinder engine that churns out 245 hp power and 500 Nm of peak torque, and can do a 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, while the GLC 300 Coup in-line petrol engine produces 258 hp and 370 Nm of torque and can do 0-100km/h in just 6.3 seconds!

Hyundai Xcent diesel vs Maruti Dzire vs Honda Amaze

Hyundai Xcent diesel vs Maruti Dzire vs Honda Amaze

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The new entrant beats competition for the features it offers.

Cars may now run on coconut oil

Cars may now run on coconut oil

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

It might sound nuts, but two engineering students in New Zealand claim that coconut oil can be used as an alternative to diesel, providing a possible answer to rising fuel cost woes.

Mahindra plans to steal the SUV thunder with XUV700

Mahindra plans to steal the SUV thunder with XUV700

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

A new XUV, a new logo, and a big bang at the launch! Mahindra revealed its keenly-awaited XUV700 in Chennai on Saturday.

Gold rises on dovish Fed minutes, set for weekly gain

Gold rises on dovish Fed minutes, set for weekly gain

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Gold is up 0.8 per cent for the week, after hitting a near-two-week high earlier in the week.

Budget: What's costlier, what's cheaper?

Budget: What's costlier, what's cheaper?

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Jaitley increased the excise duty on most tobacco products by 10-15 per cent.

Tata Motors adds the Kaziranga range to its SUVs

Tata Motors adds the Kaziranga range to its SUVs

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

So what's special about the Kaziranga range? Rajesh Karkera and Hitesh Harisinghani find out.

Totally sold out on the KIA Seltos!

Totally sold out on the KIA Seltos!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com got the chance to get behind the wheel of the KIA Seltos in rain-splattered Goa, and can't get over the experience.

Power drive for the city: Tata Altroz iTurbo

Power drive for the city: Tata Altroz iTurbo

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The new 1.2 L turbocharged petrol BS6 engine, which is borrowed from the Tata Nexon, takes the petrol version of the Altroz from a mere 86PS of power to a much needed 110PS of power, finds Rajesh Karkera.

Petrol doped with 20% ethanol starts retailing in 11 states/UTs

Petrol doped with 20% ethanol starts retailing in 11 states/UTs

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Petrol doped with 20 per cent ethanol was rolled out on Monday at select petrol pumps in 11 states and union territories as part of a programme to increase use of biofuels to cut emissions as well as dependence on foreign exchange-draining imports. At present, 10 per cent ethanol is blended in petrol (10 per cent ethanol, 90 per cent petrol) and the government is looking to double this quantity by 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the higher 20 per cent ethanol blended petrol two months ahead of the planned rollout in April, at the India Energy Week (IEW) 2023 in Bengaluru.

Slavia is Skoda's big bet on the sedan segment

Slavia is Skoda's big bet on the sedan segment

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

While the Slavia comes in eight different variants, it's the base model that starts at around Rs 10.7 lakh that is most likely to take a bite out of the market share of its competitors, says Pavan Lall.

Kia Carens: Made by an Asian company for Indian roads

Kia Carens: Made by an Asian company for Indian roads

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

High ground clearance, a wide cabin and tall stance all mean that the Carens glides over bad roads with ease and comfort and an engine performance that is adequate in terms of the power of this vehicle, says Pavan Lall.

Will you junk your SUV for the new Honda Civic?

Will you junk your SUV for the new Honda Civic?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

The Rs 17.70-lakh Honda Civic competes with the Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corola Altis and Hyundai Elantra.

Top 5 fuel efficient MUVs in India

Top 5 fuel efficient MUVs in India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

Shedding their boring boxy structure, the MUVs of today are not only offered with their prime USP of space, but also offer amazing exteriors and feature-filled interiors.

Explained: Why are fuel prices rising in India?

Explained: Why are fuel prices rising in India?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

The oil crisis could not have come at a worse time for the Modi government as its tax collection has fallen short of its 2020-2021 target by Rs 5.2 lakh crore.

These 6 Maruti cars will soon hit Indian roads

These 6 Maruti cars will soon hit Indian roads

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Maruti Suzuki will be launching 20 new products by 2020.

$15 billion Volkswagen emissions settlement approved

$15 billion Volkswagen emissions settlement approved

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Under the settlement, owners of the affected cars have until September 1, 2018, to decide whether to have the car fixed or repurchased