Srinivas Krishnan In Mumbai

Stories by Srinivas Krishnan In Mumbai

Ghosn doesn't rule out ultra-low cost car

Ghosn doesn't rule out ultra-low cost car

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2012

The Datsun brand which belongs to Nissan has been recently revived to introduce value-for-money cars in emerging markets and the first two cars to wear this nameplate are expected by 2014.

Peugeot to develop C and B+ segment cars for India

Peugeot to develop C and B+ segment cars for India

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2011

The model will be assembled at its 4,000-acre facility coming up at Sanand in Gujarat.

Renault plans aggressive India strategy

Renault plans aggressive India strategy

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2011

Renault is also mulling a new small car, their sixth model in the country, to be introduced by 2013 or 2014.

Tata unveils electric Indica Vista in Bangkok

Tata unveils electric Indica Vista in Bangkok

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2010

The Indica Vista EV is powered by a super-polymer lithium-ion battery that promises 200 km on a single charge and an acceleration of 0 to 100 kph in 10 seconds.

Polo: A small car with big ambitions

Polo: A small car with big ambitions

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2009

The Polo will be showcased at the Auto Expo in Delhi in January 2010.

The E-class Mercedes-Benz experience!

The E-class Mercedes-Benz experience!

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2008

The E's nature is genteel, more upscale and assured. And that's what most people who gravitate towards the three-pointed star want. It's just that attaining that experience has become that much more accessible with these two new variants.

Move over Esteem, Swift Dzire is here!

Move over Esteem, Swift Dzire is here!

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2008

The Swift gets the boot! We preview the new Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire.

The car that is Nano's spiritual predecessor

The car that is Nano's spiritual predecessor

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2008

You only need to look at Tata partner Fiat's history for a remarkable parallel to the Nano.

Getz, set, go

Getz, set, go

Rediff.com   27 Oct 2007

The Hyundai Getz finally gets a hot engine... a diesel!

Check out the Scorpio Getaway!

Check out the Scorpio Getaway!

Rediff.com   20 Oct 2007

While India gets only the double-cab, international markets will get single-cab versions of the Scorpio pickup. My crib with the Getaway is that seen front on, it does not look any different from the SUV.

Suzuki Grand Vitara: Should you buy it?

Suzuki Grand Vitara: Should you buy it?

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2007

We check out the Grand Vitara -- the biggest, most expensive Suzuki in the country.

Pop Art BMWs at Mumbai's Jehangir Art Gallery

Pop Art BMWs at Mumbai's Jehangir Art Gallery

Rediff.com   16 Jul 2007

Two racing BMWs -- Andy Warhol's 1979 M1 and Roy Lichtenstein's 1977 320i -- are on their way to Mumbai to be on show between September 6 and 16.

All about the gorgeous Chevy Spark

All about the gorgeous Chevy Spark

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2007

The zippy power delivery, the smooth gearshifts, the spot-on gear ratios and the narrow dimensions of the car mean that they make short work of your daily commute in thick traffic.

Getz Prime: Great car, low price

Getz Prime: Great car, low price

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2007

Big hatch, small engine, low price. Now what else do you want?

The new Zen Estilo experience

The new Zen Estilo experience

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2006

The original Zen was a snappy, honest, fun-to-drive number, but this looks like one of those preening, self-conscious kind of cars that are indifferent to drive...

Now, small-engine Indica @ Rs 225,000

Now, small-engine Indica @ Rs 225,000

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2006

Check out the Hyundai Verna!

Check out the Hyundai Verna!

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2006

WagonR Duo surprises Maruti

WagonR Duo surprises Maruti

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2006

Which is the best drive? CNG or LPG

Which is the best drive? CNG or LPG

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2006