The odd-even scheme faces a real test with reopening of offices, schools and other institutions after the extended weekend.
While companies have not launched too many products in rural areas of late, easy financing has helped push up demand.
Uber started its business three years ago in India and is now operating in over 20 cities with thousands of cab drivers.
Twenty four people died and 49 others were injured, five of them critically, when an overcrowded bus rolled down into a 300 feet deep gorge in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.
The move follows after a warning by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who on Monday assured strict action, including impounding of cabs, if the app-based taxis were found charging more than the prescribed rates.
Domestic tyre demand is seen to grow by 7-9 per cent over the next five years.
Few vehicles are expected to be on the roads for three days beginning on Friday as it is a holiday because of Ram Navami on Friday and Saturday and Sunday follow.
The Nissan Kicks does tick all the right boxes as a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor.
The past few weeks have been rough for both Ola and Uber companies, dodging fire from almost all corners.
Dipti Sarna had revealed that she was abducted by four men at knife point while she was on her way back home in an auto-rickshaw.
The opposition has been critical of the Centre's handling of the situation, accusing it of not doing enough to ease the hardships of the migrant workers, many of whom have lost their jobs during the lockdown which started on March 25.
The Delhi high court on Thursday directed the city government to stop erickshaws from plying on the roads of the national capital "as of now". "Stop it as of now," a bench of justices B D Ahmed and S Mridul said, while observing that "unregulated plying of vehicles on Delhi roads is prima facie a hazard to other traffic on road as well as the citizens".
Opt for the top-spec trims, you get four additional airbags, Hill Start Assist and Vehicle Stability Management as well.
The new Kiger has enough in it to draw you away from the hatchback you've been eyeing.
"We are not able to find any work due to the prevailing situation," say migrant labourers who are being forced to move out owing to the unrest.
The government has mandated that from October 2017, all new car models will have to be equipped with airbags to meet crash test norms.
Earlier on Thursday morning, a 300 kg magnet was lowered with the help of a crane in the river to trace the missing buses.
The Beast goes wherever the United States president travels. So whether of not Barack Obama follows protocol and hops into his Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee's ride to head out for the Republic Day parade, the potently-luxurious limousine will be around the corner.
The car which has a 30 kmph cruising speed, can travel a distance of 150 kms on a fully charged battery.
The Toyota Yaris was finally launched in India last month. Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com offers a quick checklist of what appeals to him about the car, and what doesn't.
Violent agitations continued to rock parts of West Bengal for second consecutive day on Saturday as people protesting against the amended Citizenship Act set several buses on fire and torched portions of a railway station complex, officials said.
Tata group bets on design and price. It looks to mark its spot in a highly cluttered category with its newest offering. Tata Tigor might drives between the lanes!
Renault Kwid could be the new frontrunner in the 1-litre car segment, says P Tharyan.
Mass mobility in India is in a race when the light turns from yellow to green. Just that this moment has lasted three years. The renewed enthusiasm, however, indicates that the lights may finally be about to change, says Patanjali Pahwa.
The strength of the plug-in hybrid lies, among other factors, in the perfect synchronisation of electric motor and combustion engine, which makes itself apparent in maximum efficiency and dynamics on the road.
The new Toyota Yaris will surely instil confidence among its users when it comes to performance and safety, says P Tharyan.
Unlike regular cab service providers, taxi aggregators like Uber and Ola are making it easy for the students to juggle work and studies.
The F 015 luxury sedan concept, with its spacious cabin and lounge-like seating for four, explores new possibilities for self-driving cars that can double as virtual living rooms on wheels.
The Delhi CM said a fine of Rs 2,000 will be imposed for those violating the rules during those 15 days.
A pall of gloom descended on the airport as the plane landed.
Liquidity has improved, but 20 out of 24 NBFC stocks are staring at an over 5% reduction in 12-month target prices.
Home-grown taxi booking companies which have a business model similar to Uber's might have stricter security norms imposed on them.
There are a whopping 10 sedans slated for a launch in India this year. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com gives the lowdown.
Once a beggar, Renuka Aradhya's company has a turnover of Rs 30 crore and employs 150 people.
The new flagship Maybach S 650 replaces the S 600 in India
Model X is Tesla's only SUV, & it can go from zero to 97 kmph in 2.9 seconds.
At Rs 28.19 lakh - Rs 32.97 lakh (ex-showroom India) it delivers excellent value for its combination of road presence, gizmos, safety, off-road capability and driveability.
'The accident happened because the railway track was at the same level as the ground, so the people walked over it.'
Connectivity is what SAARC needs the most but Pakistan is not interested, says Rajeev Sharma.
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