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Japanese cars get more expensive

Japanese cars get more expensive

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2009

Today, the Civic range starts from a whopping Rs 14 lakh for the base model and creeps to close to Rs 16 lakh for the automatic version.

Toyota developing sub-Innova product for India

Toyota developing sub-Innova product for India

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2009

Toyota Kirloskar Motors Limited is looking to make further inroads into the Indian market as it puts its strategy into overdrive. With the launch of the Prius and its small car in 2010, it is looking to add another volume product to its portfolio.

Can the best automobile drink diesel?

Can the best automobile drink diesel?

Rediff.com   21 Sep 2009

At Rs 81.2 lakh, the BMW 730Ld is the most sensible 7 Series around. Pity most of them will form part of expensive hotel and travel fleets than that of personal collections.

Swift Dzire: A runaway success

Swift Dzire: A runaway success

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2009

Swift Dzire delivered on its promise of being a proper sedan and found favour with Derby respondents.

The beginning of a new auto war

The beginning of a new auto war

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2009

The fight between Toyota and GM may be is over elsewhere -- but we may have just witnessed the beginning of a new war today. A war that will be played in developing markets like India.

What driving the Nano feels like!

What driving the Nano feels like!

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2009

The Nano does not look or feel like a very 'cheap' car. It is a very thoughtfully designed piece of kit, with an agreeable level of fit and finish. Nor would you expect the kind of space it has in its interior. The two-cylinder 624cc engine hisses like a modern scooter before waking up and settling to an idle. The cable-linked gear lever helped Bijoy Kumar Y select first and presto, we had motion!

Nano goes to Europe, Tata hires Ferrari's designer

Nano goes to Europe, Tata hires Ferrari's designer

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2009

The Tata Europa is a jazzed-up version of the Nano that we got to see at the Auto Expo in India last year, but there are some important changes.

India-bound cars shine at Geneva

India-bound cars shine at Geneva

Rediff.com   4 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.

Check out the Audi RS6 Avant!

Check out the Audi RS6 Avant!

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2008

Audi's RS6 Avant is not just another car not if it tip-toes behind Ferraris and bites off huge chunks of metal and plastic.

What drives the Tata Motors strategy?

What drives the Tata Motors strategy?

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2008

"The toughest part was continuing to believe that we could do it," Tata told journalists covering the Auto Expo in New Delhi, where he unveiled the lowest-priced car in the world. He added that "a promise is a promise", hinting at the ability of his company to deliver even in the face of brutal scepticism.

Why small could be BIG

Why small could be BIG

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2008

The growing Auto Expo in New Delhi is still in search of a focus, even though it is staring it in its face.

The mHawk has landed: Check it out!

The mHawk has landed: Check it out!

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2007

An all-new engine and a host of features mark the new V-series Mahindra Scorpio.

Ecology meets technology in Tokyo

Ecology meets technology in Tokyo

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2007

Business Standard Motoring at the Tokyo Motor Show.

Sukhoi to supply jets to Alliance Air

Sukhoi to supply jets to Alliance Air

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2007

Alliance Air, the feeder subsidiary of Indian Airlines, may fly Russian defence aerospace major Sukhoi's new civilian jet to connect regional locations in the country.

How good is the Nissan Teana?

How good is the Nissan Teana?

Rediff.com   26 May 2007

The Nissan Teana enters the slightly crowded D-segment market with a smooth V6 petrol motor. Can it work the magic?

Fiat to manufacture Linea at Ranjangaon

Fiat to manufacture Linea at Ranjangaon

Rediff.com   5 May 2007

India has been selected as Fiat's manufacturing hub for right-hand drive versions of the Linea sedan.

Will Spark spell success for GM in India?

Will Spark spell success for GM in India?

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2007

Today, GMI has a brand new car factory, an existing one that runs on three shifts to produce 65,000 cars, two new small cars, a successful utility vehicle. . . looks like GMI is getting serious about India.

Will the Logan be a hit on Indian roads?

Will the Logan be a hit on Indian roads?

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2007

In short, the car should appeal to anyone who is planning to buy anything, from the top-of-the-line Hyundai Santro and Suzuki Wagon R to the Suzuki Swift and Hyundai Getz to the Honda City and Ford Fiesta.

Check out the all-new C-class

Check out the all-new C-class

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2007

The all-new C-Class shows off its sporty colours in stormy Spain. We were there to do the driving.

Swift Diesel is ready to rock

Swift Diesel is ready to rock

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2007

The Swift Diesel is all set to change passenger market car dynamics. It is also a strategic shift for Maruti Udyog.