News for 'volkswagen car'

Best car? VW Polo beats Maruti Swift, Punto Evo

Best car? VW Polo beats Maruti Swift, Punto Evo

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The German car maker has the best engine along with great driving dynamics.

Government agency scanner on car recalls

Government agency scanner on car recalls

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Nodal body, which will take charge on October 1, to maintain data, will suggest recalls & fines.

Tesla may be revving up interest in India, again

Tesla may be revving up interest in India, again

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Senior Tesla executives including those from its supply chain are planning to come to India on Wednesday and Thursday for meetings with government officials, including those in the Prime Minister's Office, according to sources. Prashant R Menon, director of Tesla India, did not respond to a specific query on the meetings. Sources say that the executives are coming to see how they can expand and develop local sourcing of components from India for the Tesla car.

Car sales crash in Beijing after curbs on purchase

Car sales crash in Beijing after curbs on purchase

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

The holiday season on the New Year eve, regarded as the busiest for car dealers in the Capital turned to be a damp squib as most of them mulled plans to either shut down their business in view of drastic fall in sales.

Apple set to unveil electric car in 2019

Apple set to unveil electric car in 2019

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Apple spent more than a year investigating the feasibility of an Apple-branded car.

How crash-worthy is your India-made car?

How crash-worthy is your India-made car?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The Tata Nexon and Mahindra Marazzo ace the safety ratings, but what about other Made in India cars? How safe is the car you drive?

Why the world's cheapest car failed to win India's heart

Why the world's cheapest car failed to win India's heart

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

The distinction between "cheap" and "affordable" is a fine one, but no one understands this better than India's aspirational first-time car-owner, says Kanika Datta.

Toyota wants to ship left-hand drive cars from India

Toyota wants to ship left-hand drive cars from India

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Toyota has capacity to manufacture 310,000 vehicles at its two plants located near Bengaluru

Why diesel cars are getting cheaper

Why diesel cars are getting cheaper

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

The price differential has been upwards of 20%.

Baby Fiat fails to cheer car enthusiasts

Baby Fiat fails to cheer car enthusiasts

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Fiat 500 has sold only 68 units in two years, since its launch in July 2008.

Beetle mania comes to a close

Beetle mania comes to a close

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Here's capturing the car's 80-year-old legacy, and popularity, in photographs.

Mitsubishi to bring small car to India in 3 years

Mitsubishi to bring small car to India in 3 years

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

The company is looking to exploit the upper B+ segment, which has seen high demand growth since the launch of Maruti's Swift, followed by several models like the Hyundai i20, Fiat Grande Punto, Maruti Ritz, Volkswagen Polo and Nissan Micra.

Why the Nano is a killer car

Why the Nano is a killer car

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Cars and bikes: How they fared in June

Cars and bikes: How they fared in June

Rediff.com1 Jul 2011

Maruti Suzuki India and Tata Motors reported decline in sales during June this year.

The incredible story of the Rs 1-lakh car

The incredible story of the Rs 1-lakh car

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

Tata Motors' plans would produce, in real terms, by far the cheapest car ever made.

Hyundai i10: BS Motoring Car of the Year

Hyundai i10: BS Motoring Car of the Year

Rediff.com29 Dec 2007

The i10 managed to impress the Business Standard Motoring jury across various counts, including build quality, ride, handling, driveability, comfort and safety features. A compelling price tag and above average fuel efficiency further clinched the deal for Hyundai's made-in-India car for the world.

Skoda to launch small car at Rs 3-5 lakh

Skoda to launch small car at Rs 3-5 lakh

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

The company, a part of the Volkswagen Group, will also introduce its sports utility vehicle, Yeti, and a stripped-down version of its premium hatchback, Fabia, in India by the end of this year.

The worst of note ban is over for car sales

The worst of note ban is over for car sales

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Car sales likely to touch record 3-mn mark by the end of March.

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.

5 best cars launched in 2015

5 best cars launched in 2015

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

The year 2015 was quite eventful with plenty of automakers making news with either new models or facelifts of their existing models.

Why car recalls are spiking in India

Why car recalls are spiking in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

One can see the scale of recalls going up as the market expands.

Finally, some good news for small car buyers!

Finally, some good news for small car buyers!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The models from Hyundai and Maruti, which might go on sale in October 2018 and February 2019, respectively, are set to revive a segment that had lost sheen to the compact SUV segment, lately

Thunderstorm, heavy rain lash Delhi, 2 killed; hundreds of trees uprooted

Thunderstorm, heavy rain lash Delhi, 2 killed; hundreds of trees uprooted

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds damaged many cars, brought traffic to a grinding halt, left trees uprooted and led to power outages in various parts of the capital on Monday.

Auto Expo Day 2: Futuristic cars steal the show

Auto Expo Day 2: Futuristic cars steal the show

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and M&M draw visitors with a range of concept cars.

Why small cars will get cheaper

Why small cars will get cheaper

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai would make the largest gain.

Lamborghini races to the top in India's super sports cars segment

Lamborghini races to the top in India's super sports cars segment

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Buoyed by the success in a tiny but exclusive market, Lamborghini India, which operates dealerships in Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru, is going to roll out another two, in Kolkata and Chennai, in the near future.

Audi to enter Formula One in 2026

Audi to enter Formula One in 2026

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Formula One will have a new power unit from 2026 with the focus on sustainability and a more cost-efficient future.

Mercedes set to top India's luxury car market

Mercedes set to top India's luxury car market

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Mercedes-Benz plans to sell more compact cars.

'India has been a challenge'

'India has been a challenge'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

'We can only promise we have not lost interest.'

Are you an auto freak? You will love these STUNNING cars

Are you an auto freak? You will love these STUNNING cars

Rediff.com15 Feb 2012

A look at some amazing cars.

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.

Humble Ambassador to become the 'Rolex of cars'

Humble Ambassador to become the 'Rolex of cars'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

'This is purely a brand sale. It includes the Ambassador with its variants. Peugeot is likely to relaunch the brand with multiple variants.'

Skoda changes gears,to launch a new car every year

Skoda changes gears,to launch a new car every year

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Its track record has been patchy, but the carmaker wants to launch at least one model every year.

Tata Elxsi wins deal for self-driving car software

Tata Elxsi wins deal for self-driving car software

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

While Tata Elxsi will steer clear of building hardware sensors used in autonomous driving, the company is also working with large Tier-1 suppliers to co-develop sensors that will be work with its underlying software.

Passenger car sales on a bumpy road in India

Passenger car sales on a bumpy road in India

Rediff.com4 May 2007

According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, significant growth is being witnessed in the multi-axle trucks segment, which has posted 112 per cent growth in the year 2006-07.

SC rejects Skoda's plea to quash FIR over cheat device

SC rejects Skoda's plea to quash FIR over cheat device

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a plea by Skoda Auto Volkswagen India challenging an FIR registered in Uttar Pradesh by a customer over the alleged use of 'cheat device' in its diesel car by the company to manipulate emission norms.

Ford rides on exports to become 3rd largest car-maker in India

Ford rides on exports to become 3rd largest car-maker in India

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Ford is among several multinational automobile companies in India for whom exports now bring bigger volumes than local sales.

'Farm laws could have become a huge election issue'

'Farm laws could have become a huge election issue'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

'Had these three farm laws existed it would have become a huge election issue.'

Maruti to export made-in-India car to Japan

Maruti to export made-in-India car to Japan

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Maruti's exports are limited and mainly to countries in Africa and Latin America.

The new Swift: pocket friendly, cute as a button and reliable

The new Swift: pocket friendly, cute as a button and reliable

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

While the latest, fourth-generation Swift makes no pretence of being a performance car or the last word in luxury, what it does stand for is amply evident, notes Pavan Lall.