News for 'hatchbacks'

5 highest selling cars in March

5 highest selling cars in March

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

It's Maruti all the way, with four out of top five coming from its stable.

Maruti launches Celerio diesel @ Rs 4.65 lakh!

Maruti launches Celerio diesel @ Rs 4.65 lakh!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Celerio's 793-cc diesel engine is the smallest in the market.

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.

VW opens unit, targets 10% market share

VW opens unit, targets 10% market share

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

The factory, inaugurated on Tuesday, will initially build Skoda Auto AS's Fabia hatchbacks from May before beginning production of a hatchback version of Volkswagen Polo in 2010. With this, VW becomes the last of the world's biggest auto manufacturers to mark its foray into India through a full production facility.

Fiat to place Grande Punto in small car segment

Fiat to place Grande Punto in small car segment

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Fiat India Automobiles Ltd, a 50:50 joint venture between Italy-based Fiat SpA and domestic auto major Tata Motors, plans to position the car in the premium hatchback segment along with Maruti Suzuki's Ritz, Hyundai's i20, Skoda's Fabia and to be launched Honda Siel's Jazz, the company said.

Why Toyota is shifting to petrol-only cars

Why Toyota is shifting to petrol-only cars

Rediff.com5 May 2018

The narrowing gap between petrol and diesel prices, an uncertainty around the future treatment of vehicles and low resale price of diesel cars are some of the apparent reasons for the strategy shift

How Tata Motors plans to shape the future of mobility in India

How Tata Motors plans to shape the future of mobility in India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

With the theme 'Smart Mobility, Smart Cities', the company's display at the Auto Expo is focusing on intelligently-connected cities designed to offer convenience, safety, security, and efficiency to its customers.

5 things you need to know about Hyundai Elite i20

5 things you need to know about Hyundai Elite i20

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

It has refreshing new design and feature rich interior.

Maruti S-Cross: India's first, true-blue, premium crossover

Maruti S-Cross: India's first, true-blue, premium crossover

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

It's a mix of a large hatchback and a compact SUV

India-bound cars shine at Geneva

India-bound cars shine at Geneva

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

There was a time when one roamed the Expo halls at Geneva and wondered what to file back home. Not any more. Almost every serious carmaker worth its powertrain has at least one serious car meant for India.

Maruti continues to rule India's passenger vehicle segment

Maruti continues to rule India's passenger vehicle segment

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

According to the latest data from SIAM, in the top 10 best passenger vehicles, Maruti's Alto retained the top position last month

Nissan to introduce 3 variants of its small car Datsun GO

Nissan to introduce 3 variants of its small car Datsun GO

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The hatch competes with cars such as Maruti Alto and Hyundai i10.

Figo has been given a thoughtful and smart interior

Figo has been given a thoughtful and smart interior

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Even though the suspension has a good balance of ride and handling, when you drive fast over expansion joints on a bridge, you are definitely going to feel every bolt in there.

Clash of titans: Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10

Clash of titans: Maruti Swift vs Hyundai Grand i10

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Hyundai's Grand i10 is a direct challenge to the Swift in the premium compact segment. Is it capable of dislodging the long-reigning Maruti Suzuki car from the top perch?

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.

General Motors begins vehicle exports from India

General Motors begins vehicle exports from India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

The company shipped the first lot of 140 units of its hatchback Chevrolet 'Beat' from the Mumbai port to Chile last Thursday.

Tatas' JV puts life back into Sanand plant with 2 new models

Tatas' JV puts life back into Sanand plant with 2 new models

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

According to experts, Tata Tiago JTP and Tigor JTP -- a sedan and hatchback -- are not only powerful and faster than every other car in the segment, but also in the segment above, including their peers Maruti Baleno RS, Volkswagen Polo and others.

Britain's Prince Philip spotted driving without seatbelt days after crash

Britain's Prince Philip spotted driving without seatbelt days after crash

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

The Duke of Edinburgh has been pictured back behind the wheel of a new Land Rover on Saturday afternoon on the Sandringham estate, the royal family's Norfolk retreat near to which the Thursday's accident took place, the Telegraph reported.

These 4 cars race past 100,000 bookings

These 4 cars race past 100,000 bookings

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Young buyers willing to frequently replace older models with newer ones are boosting bookings and sales.

Which is the safest among best selling small cars? Find out...

Which is the safest among best selling small cars? Find out...

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

A hatch back made by Volkswagen is the only safe car among best selling four wheeler.

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

Suzuki iM-4 mini SUV concept leaked

Suzuki iM-4 mini SUV concept leaked

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The Suzuki iM-4 is a compact SUV.

One baby Fiat for the price of 13 Nanos!

One baby Fiat for the price of 13 Nanos!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Fiat is riding the New 500 wave across Europe since its July 2007

Maruti rolls out millionth Alto

Maruti rolls out millionth Alto

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Maruti has rolled out the millionth unit of Alto, since its launch in Sept 2000.

The all new Chevrolet Sail will soon be in India

The all new Chevrolet Sail will soon be in India

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

The new hatchback will likely be powered with either 1.2 litre or 1.4 litre petrol engine.

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

What will it take for Tesla to plug and play in India? Sector pundits say it's a mix of strategy, getting the price right, timing, the right talent, and above all, patience.

Hot hatches: EtiosLiva Sportivo vs. Polo GT TSI

Hot hatches: EtiosLiva Sportivo vs. Polo GT TSI

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Purely based on performance and drive experience, the better of the two is VW GTI TSI.

Sneak peek: The 7th generation Volkswagen Golf

Sneak peek: The 7th generation Volkswagen Golf

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Now, it's time for the seventh generation version - the newest, most-loaded and perhaps the best Golf made yet.

A budget MPV from the Datsun stable

A budget MPV from the Datsun stable

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

The Datsun Go+ is an extended Datsun Go with a third row of seats

MG Motor plans to launch affordable EVs shortly

MG Motor plans to launch affordable EVs shortly

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Hopes to launch full-size SUV MG Gloster by Diwali 2020, and have four products in the market in one-and-a-half years of its operations in India.

Renault launches most fuel efficient petrol car, Kwid at Rs 2.57 lakh

Renault launches most fuel efficient petrol car, Kwid at Rs 2.57 lakh

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The new car, which would come in four variants and two options, is priced between Rs 2.57 lakh and Rs 3.53 lakh.

Maruti assures to upgrade safety features if govt asks to do so

Maruti assures to upgrade safety features if govt asks to do so

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Maruti ready to upgrade safety features.

Auto Expo 2014: Nissan to roll out two more Datsun models in 2 yrs

Auto Expo 2014: Nissan to roll out two more Datsun models in 2 yrs

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The company wants to corner 10 per cent market share with both the brands, Nissan and Datsun, contributing half of sales by then.

IPL 2020: From shampoo to face masks, brands score a six this season

IPL 2020: From shampoo to face masks, brands score a six this season

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Small and big advertisers are making their presence felt this year far more than they did earlier, bringing a smile to the faces of the tournament's organisers and partners.

Fiat Punto Evo is more spacious than Volkswagen Polo, Maruti Swift

Fiat Punto Evo is more spacious than Volkswagen Polo, Maruti Swift

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Except for Hyundai i20 Elite, the car gives a tough competition to rivals.

Your Santro just got costlier

Your Santro just got costlier

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Friday increased prices of all its car models in range of Rs 362 to Rs 2,816 on account of the increased cess announced in this year's budget.

How Volkswagen plans to take on competitors

How Volkswagen plans to take on competitors

Rediff.com23 May 2014

After losing market share, the German car maker wants to enter its competitor's turf of compact sedans and SUVs.

Exciting car launches from Maruti this year

Exciting car launches from Maruti this year

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Among these will be all-new Swift and Dzire.

Fiat launches Punto Abarth, crossover Avventura at Rs 9.95 lakh

Fiat launches Punto Abarth, crossover Avventura at Rs 9.95 lakh

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The two new products are part of the company's revival strategy plans in India where it has been struggling to win consumers.

How Merc is wooing first-time luxury car buyers

How Merc is wooing first-time luxury car buyers

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Priced at Rs 25-26 lakh (Rs 2.5-2.6 million) and launched a year ago, more than 2,500 units of the A and B Class are running on Indian roads.