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Maruti to talk CBG production expansion with Centre: Suzuki Motor

Maruti to talk CBG production expansion with Centre: Suzuki Motor

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) will hold discussions with the Centre and state governments on how the production of compressed biogas (CBG), which can be used in vehicles that run on compressed natural gas (CNG), can be expanded in the country, its majority shareholder Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) said. The demand for CNG vehicles has been rising significantly in the country. MSIL sold 145,000 CNG vehicles in the first quarter of 2024-25, marking a 28.3 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth.

BJP MP's car crushes 9-year-old boy on way from school in UP

BJP MP's car crushes 9-year-old boy on way from school in UP

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Just as the children reached a petrol pump, Abhishek was hit by a white SUV belonging to Dwivedi, the police said quoting the complaint.

Yechury predicts 'hike' in petrol prices

Yechury predicts 'hike' in petrol prices

Rediff.com29 Mar 2012

Fill up the tanks of your cars and scooters before the weekend before petrol prices shoot up.

He Wants To Set Up Fuel Stations In Space!

He Wants To Set Up Fuel Stations In Space!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'It is our duty to keep space sustainable and free of debris.'

Mumbai hoarding crash: 2 more bodies found under debris, toll may rise to 16

Mumbai hoarding crash: 2 more bodies found under debris, toll may rise to 16

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Two more bodies have been located under the debris at the site of a giant hoarding collapse in Mumbai as the search and rescue operation continued more than 40 hours after the incident, officials said on Wednesday.

Tata launches Nano CNG at Rs 2.52 lakh; offers superb mileage

Tata launches Nano CNG at Rs 2.52 lakh; offers superb mileage

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

India's most fuel efficient IC-engine car that gives 36 km/kg.

Independence Day Debut For Mahindra Thar Roxx

Independence Day Debut For Mahindra Thar Roxx

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The Mahindra Thar undergoes yet another iteration. With 5 doors, longer dimensions, a more refined engine... and a new name. The Mahindra Thar Roxx, debuting on August 15, promises all that you have wanted in the head-turning SUV, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

As price gap of fuels narrow, diesel cars are less attractive

As price gap of fuels narrow, diesel cars are less attractive

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Several carmakers, including car market leader Maruti Suzuki India pulled the plug on diesel models citing higher costs for BSVI variants leaving buyers with limited options.

How Swift Changed Maruti's Thinking

How Swift Changed Maruti's Thinking

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Swift Dzire has clocked 2.5 million in sales, and you might, in a non-too-distant future, see headlines that the DZire has done 3 million as well, observes Suveen Sinha.

Top 5 cars under Rs 600,000

Top 5 cars under Rs 600,000

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

Besides being budget-oriented these cars also offer fantastic performance and mileage.

The 5 most-loved hatchbacks in India

The 5 most-loved hatchbacks in India

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

While some of these hatchbacks have been around for years, a few were recent additions.

Maruti recalls 1.81 lakh cars; its largest till date

Maruti recalls 1.81 lakh cars; its largest till date

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

The country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Friday said it is recalling 1,81,754 units of petrol trims of various models, including Ciaz, Vitara Brezza and XL6, to replace faulty motor generator unit. This is the company's largest vehicle recall till date. As a responsible corporate, keeping in mind customer safety, the company has announced to proactively undertake a recall of some petrol variants of Ciaz, Ertiga, Vitara Brezza, S-Cross and XL6, MSI said in a regulatory filing.

Why small EVs are unlikely to be hugely popular

Why small EVs are unlikely to be hugely popular

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

For a petrol car with a Rs 500,000-600,000 price tag, an EV variant would not cost less than Rs 12 lakh, making it virtually unaffordable.

11 dead as LPG tanker crash triggers inferno on Jaipur highway

11 dead as LPG tanker crash triggers inferno on Jaipur highway

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

A deadly collision involving a gas tanker and multiple vehicles turned a stretch of the Jaipur-Ajmer highway here into an inferno on Friday morning, killing seven people, injuring more than 35 and engulfing over 30 vehicles in flames as thick black smoke filled the sky.

Petrol 'bombs' hurled at TN BJP headquarters over its pro-NEET stand

Petrol 'bombs' hurled at TN BJP headquarters over its pro-NEET stand

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

After setting fire to three bottles filled with petrol, he threw them at the BJP state headquarters in the early hours.

GM, SIAM recommend Re 1 hike in diesel price

GM, SIAM recommend Re 1 hike in diesel price

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

With vast disparity in fuel prices, the demand for diesel cars had reached upto 85 per cent and petrol cars had come down to 15 per cent, which otherwise usually remained at 50:50 per cent levels in India.

Tata Altroz, the hatchback with big car features

Tata Altroz, the hatchback with big car features

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

You've had a teaser of the Tata Altroz in the recent IPL, now know more about the car and what it feels like to drive, says Rajesh Karkera.

Renault to focus on petrol vehicles; phase out Lodgy

Renault to focus on petrol vehicles; phase out Lodgy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The company would roll out the BS-VI range of products and an automatic transmission version of its latest car 'Triber' next year.

Maruti Vitara Brezza petrol coming soon!

Maruti Vitara Brezza petrol coming soon!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

This will compete with Ford Ecosport petrol

Delhi's Pollution Nightmare!

Delhi's Pollution Nightmare!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Clean air needs action all year round; and that it will work only if we act jointly and at scale, asserts Sunita Narain.

Thar ROXX Launch: A Night to Remember

Thar ROXX Launch: A Night to Remember

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

You see the Thar is not just a Car.... It is The Thar.

Elon Musk postpones India visit; cites Tesla 'obligations' as reason

Elon Musk postpones India visit; cites Tesla 'obligations' as reason

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

American tech billionaire Elon Musk on Saturday said his proposed visit to India has been postponed due to "very heavy Tesla obligations". The electric carmaker Tesla CEO -- who was expected to be in India on April 21 and 22 and scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- wrote on X that he is looking forward to coming to India later this year.

Tata Nexon is indeed a value-for-money car

Tata Nexon is indeed a value-for-money car

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The addition of the AMT will draw in a considerable number of customers because a lot of people want an automatic with ever-increasing traffic and since Tata is offering the AMT with both petrol and diesel engines, it makes good sense for customers to consider this compact SUV.

First Look: The 2024 Kia Sonet Facelift

First Look: The 2024 Kia Sonet Facelift

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The 2024 Kia Sonet facelift impresses with its comprehensive upgrades, ranging from a refreshed exterior design to advanced safety and technological features.

Kartik's Mama, Mami Die In Hoarding Crash

Kartik's Mama, Mami Die In Hoarding Crash

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Mumbai's Ghatkopar hoarding collapse has claimed the lives of Kartik Aaryan's mama and mami, his maternal uncle and aunt, who lived in Jabalpur and were visiting Mumbai.

Bring petrol and diesel under GST NOW!

Bring petrol and diesel under GST NOW!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Steep taxes on petrol and diesel add to the cost of economic activity and reduce the Indian economy's competitiveness. The two fuels must be brought under GST's purview, suggests former IAS officer Ajay Shankar.

Why most auto cos may not stop making diesel cars

Why most auto cos may not stop making diesel cars

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Maruti has announced it will phase out diesel variants from April 1, 2020, when stringent BS VI norms take effect

Volkswagen launches Polo petrol variant

Volkswagen launches Polo petrol variant

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Volkswagen, the largest European car maker, sells the Polo, Vento, Jetta, Passat and the Touareg in the domestic market.

Petrol, diesel consumption down 66%, aviation fuel by 90%

Petrol, diesel consumption down 66%, aviation fuel by 90%

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

India's fuel consumption slumped by over 66 per cent in the first week of April as a nationwide lockdown halted economic activity and travel, which eviscerated demand. Petrol and diesel demand is down 66 per cent in April, while aviation turbine fuel (ATF) consumption has collapsed by 90 per cent as most airlines have stopped flying, industry officials said.

BMW India launches petrol 320i sedan @ Rs 36.9 lakh

BMW India launches petrol 320i sedan @ Rs 36.9 lakh

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The new vehicle is available at all BMW dealerships.

Is Renault Duster Coming Back?

Is Renault Duster Coming Back?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

The new Duster will go head-to-head with popular models like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, MG Astor, etc in the highly competitive mid-size SUV segment.

After price cut, ATF becomes cheaper than petrol, diesel

After price cut, ATF becomes cheaper than petrol, diesel

Rediff.com1 Jan 2019

In a much-needed relief to cash-strapped airlines, this is the second straight monthly reduction in rates and the biggest single cut ever.

Premiums, fuel price squeeze diesel car sales

Premiums, fuel price squeeze diesel car sales

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

According to a report by rating and research agency CRISIL, it now takes six years to recover the premium-between Rs 100,000 on small cars and Rs 300,000 on luxury sedans-paid for diesel variants.

Petrol price hike: Bollywood takes to Twitter

Petrol price hike: Bollywood takes to Twitter

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Bollywood celebrities took to Twitter to vent their ire over the steepest ever hike in petrol prices.

'Rahul Gandhi Would Have Been Wiser Had He...'

'Rahul Gandhi Would Have Been Wiser Had He...'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

'...spent 1/10th of his time at 24, Akbar Road...' 'He would have met thousands of party workers and ordinary Congress supporters who have love for the party.' 'Left of Centre intellectuals have shaped Rahul's values, but he lacks earthiness.'

Bollywood reacts to petrol price hike

Bollywood reacts to petrol price hike

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

Maruti won't be selling diesel cars from April 2020

Maruti won't be selling diesel cars from April 2020

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Around 23 per cent of all units sold by the company in the domestic market currently are diesel cars.

Volkswagen launches petrol variant of Jetta

Volkswagen launches petrol variant of Jetta

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Volkswagen has so far been selling only the diesel variants of the Jetta in India that are priced between Rs 14.93 lakh or Rs 1.49 million and Rs 18.90 lakh or Rs 1.89 million (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

The Rs 4.25 lakh Renault Pulse petrol launched

The Rs 4.25 lakh Renault Pulse petrol launched

Rediff.com11 May 2012

The company is offering a total of 3 trims of this petrol variant along with the RXE trim; the other two trims are RXL and the top end RXZ.

Explained: What is Zero Depreciation Car Insurance?

Explained: What is Zero Depreciation Car Insurance?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Vehicles are depreciating assets and lose their value over time.