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Tata Motors launches new hatchback BOLT at Rs 4.95 lakh

Tata Motors launches new hatchback BOLT at Rs 4.95 lakh

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Tata Motors is banking on revotron engine to tap the petrol passenger car segment with three modes of drive.

Maruti hopes to cross 50% market share with Ignis, new plant

Maruti hopes to cross 50% market share with Ignis, new plant

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Prices third Nexa car aggressively at Rs 4.59 lakh, to take on Hyundai's i10Grand and M&M'S KUV100.

Renault Scala Drives in at Rs 6.99 lakh

Renault Scala Drives in at Rs 6.99 lakh

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Petrol variant will be available in the RxE and RxL variants whereas diesel will be the RxL and RxZ variants.

Wait for this car: The fabulous Fiat Linea T-Jet

Wait for this car: The fabulous Fiat Linea T-Jet

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Looking for an amalgamation of outright performance and cutting edge style? Look no further as we give you the low-down on the soon to be launched Fiat Linea T-Jet.

Will XUV 300 prove to be Mahindra's saviour?

Will XUV 300 prove to be Mahindra's saviour?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Mahindra is desperate for a best-seller in the compact SUV space, on which it missed the bus

Honda drives in new City; can it take on rivals ?

Honda drives in new City; can it take on rivals ?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The petrol variant has a starting price of Rs 742,000 and the diesel one starts at Rs 862,000.

Maruti launches new Swift; price starts at Rs 4.42 lakh

Maruti launches new Swift; price starts at Rs 4.42 lakh

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

The company has sold over 12 lakh models of this car till date.

Auto majors launch fuel efficient models

Auto majors launch fuel efficient models

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

With prices of oil forecast to touch $200 per barrel this year, auto makers in the country have launched a slew of options that are not just fuel efficient but also easy to maintain. Battling the rising fuel bill is premium car maker Honda Siel, who will launch the country's first hybrid car - the Civic hybrid shortly.

Maruti drives in Ciaz with new 1.5-litre diesel engine

Maruti drives in Ciaz with new 1.5-litre diesel engine

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Developed in-house, the 1.5-litre engine comes mated with six-speed transmission and offers improved performance.

The Rs 5.5 lakh Maruti Ignis likely to hit the roads by November

The Rs 5.5 lakh Maruti Ignis likely to hit the roads by November

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

This will be the company's third UV for the Indian car market.

Ultimate luxury on wheels: The Rs 1.5 cr BMW ActiveHybrid7

Ultimate luxury on wheels: The Rs 1.5 cr BMW ActiveHybrid7

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

ActiveHybrid7 is a full-sized gas-electric luxury sedan, offered in the long wheelbase 740Li trim.

Made-in India! Altigreen's engine to increase mileage, cut pollution

Made-in India! Altigreen's engine to increase mileage, cut pollution

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Altigreen's hybrid engine will help make cars more fuel efficient and the air we breathe cleaner.

Automakers in India gear up to launch affordable EVs

Automakers in India gear up to launch affordable EVs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

India's electric mobility goal, which has so far been riding on two wheels, is all set to graduate to four wheels. At least, the journey has begun. Hyundai Motor India said it would invest Rs 4,000 crore till 2028 to launch half-a-dozen electric vehicles (EVs) in India. It would eventually straddle premium and mass segments. The first of these - the electrified version of an internal combustion engine (ICE)-powered model - will go on sale as early as next year.

Jaitley tries to soothe frayed nerves of global automakers

Jaitley tries to soothe frayed nerves of global automakers

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Ban on large diesel vehicles a transient phase, says Jaitley

Tata Motors shelves Nano diesel project

Tata Motors shelves Nano diesel project

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

With deregulation in diesel prices, this variant does not make sense.

Ritz AT: Maruti's new rival to automatic Brio, i10

Ritz AT: Maruti's new rival to automatic Brio, i10

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

The largest carmaker in India, Maruti Suzuki, launched the new variant of Ritz at the beginning of the New Year priced at Rs 615,000. If you wondering what special about the car; it's the automatic transmission, which is offered with VXI petrol variant. And it's good.

The new Honda Jazz is finally here!

The new Honda Jazz is finally here!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The price tag ranges from Rs 5.3 lakh to Rs 8.59 lakh

Tata Motors drives in Tiago EV at starting price of Rs 8.49 lakh

Tata Motors drives in Tiago EV at starting price of Rs 8.49 lakh

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Tata Motors on Wednesday launched its Tiago EV with introductory prices for first 10,000 customers ranging between Rs 8.49-11.79 lakh

Battle of the SUVs: Fiat Avventura takes on Ford EcoSport

Battle of the SUVs: Fiat Avventura takes on Ford EcoSport

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

The Italian stallion emerges as more desirable drive.

EV sales in India to touch 10 lakh units this year

EV sales in India to touch 10 lakh units this year

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Sales of total electric vehicles in India are expected to be around 10 lakh units this year, equal to what was sold collectively in the last 15 years, mainly riding on the good traction witnessed by electric two-wheelers, Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) said on Thursday. In 2021, the sales of electric two-wheelers (E2Ws) in the country jumped over two-fold at 233,971 units driven by a good traction of high-speed scooters as compared to 100,736 units in 2020, SMEV said in a statement. "We haven't seen better days than the last few months in the entire EV journey.

Now, Tata Motors joins the race to save Indian cities

Now, Tata Motors joins the race to save Indian cities

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

It is keen on electric cars as battery costs go down

The BMW Mini Countryman is here!

The BMW Mini Countryman is here!

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

BMW also unveiled its electric car i3s and hybrid vehicle i8 Roadster along with a slew of other top-end models at the Auto Expo 2018.

Reliance, bp to retail fuel under 'Jio-bp' brand

Reliance, bp to retail fuel under 'Jio-bp' brand

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

bp had last year bought 49 per cent stake in the 1,400-odd petrol pumps and 31 aviation turbine fuel stations owned by RIL for $1 billion.

Audi RS 7 Sportback Performance is a dynamo with impeccable manners

Audi RS 7 Sportback Performance is a dynamo with impeccable manners

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

The new Audi RS7 Sportback Performance is so powerful that driving this car is not for the faint-hearted.

Honda WR-V is fun to drive and offers good fuel efficiency

Honda WR-V is fun to drive and offers good fuel efficiency

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

The Japanese automaker has derived the WR-V from the Jazz and it gets quite a lot of changes over the premium hatchback.

'Goli bahut bhayanak chal rahi hai'

'Goli bahut bhayanak chal rahi hai'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

'Bola nikal jao. Sala firing karte hai Russi.'

Figo Sports is aimed squarely at value buyers

Figo Sports is aimed squarely at value buyers

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

The American automaker Ford has decided to bring back the S badge that we saw on the older Fiesta and now the Sports Edition of the Figo and Figo Aspire have been launched in India. The experts at MotorBeam had a go in the Figo Sports diesel to check out what more it offers over the regular Figo.

Battle of the hatches: Tata Zica and its 3 closest rivals

Battle of the hatches: Tata Zica and its 3 closest rivals

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

It has been a more than interesting and definitely an exciting last season with the battle of supremacy raging on between automakers.

149 killed, 117 injured as oil tanker explodes in Pak

149 killed, 117 injured as oil tanker explodes in Pak

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

The tanker exploded after fuel leaking from its damaged container caught fire.

Rupee @ 80: Imports, foreign education, travel to be hit

Rupee @ 80: Imports, foreign education, travel to be hit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The primary and immediate impact of a depreciating rupee is on the importers who will have to shell out more for the same quantity and price. However, it is a boon for the exporters as they receive more rupees in exchange for dollars. The rupee depreciation has wiped away some of the gains that would have accrued to India from international oil and fuel prices dropping to pre-Ukraine war levels.

How Honda Jazz matches up to i20 and Baleno

How Honda Jazz matches up to i20 and Baleno

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

The Hyundai i20 is the classiest looking vehicle of the three -- the Jazz, while not exactly a bad looker, is a bit plain Jane (but, of course, classicists may prefer this aesthetic, says Aakash S Paul. But if you are on the lookout for a combination of space and sporty performance, the new Honda Jazz is the best-suited car for you.

Have mid-sized sedans reached the end of the road?

Have mid-sized sedans reached the end of the road?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

With multiple options in the compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) and compact sedan space, the mid-size sedan seems to be losing its charm among customers.

Maruti to open bookings for Ciaz from Sep 3

Maruti to open bookings for Ciaz from Sep 3

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Seeking to make a mark in the big car segment, the country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India will open bookings of its upcoming mid-sized sedan Ciaz from Wednesday.

Volkswagen to drive in compact sedan; will rival Dzire, Amaze

Volkswagen to drive in compact sedan; will rival Dzire, Amaze

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

it will share the platform will Polo.

Hyundai Creta will certainly get your heartbeats racing

Hyundai Creta will certainly get your heartbeats racing

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

With its fluidic design, Santa Fe looks and powerful engine under the hood, Hyundai Creta is quite an interesting SUV

Mercedes launches C-class Grand Edition at Rs 36.81 lakh

Mercedes launches C-class Grand Edition at Rs 36.81 lakh

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

German luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz today launched new C-class Grand Edition, both in petrol and diesel variants, priced at Rs 36.81 lakh and Rs 39.16 lakh respectively in the domestic market.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan is truly a work of art

Rolls-Royce Cullinan is truly a work of art

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The Cullinan's exterior is completely customisable, and hence you get to choose exactly how your it should look. The hand-built interior offers immaculate precision and makes you feel exclusive, as every Rolls-Royce does. Driving this vehicle is a breeze, and the gearbox functions like it does not exist.

The Grand i10 now looks sportier

The Grand i10 now looks sportier

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Hyundai has now given the hatchback a mid-life facelift that brings in refreshed exteriors, additional features on the inside and a revamped diesel engine.

Mercedes launches B Class diesel at Rs 22.6 lakh

Mercedes launches B Class diesel at Rs 22.6 lakh

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

The car has been a run-away success globally within the first few months of its launch.

Dear Nirmalaji, please control rising prices

Dear Nirmalaji, please control rising prices

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

Mudasir Ahmed, a businessman from Kashmir, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what he would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget.