India wasn't applying widespread crash testing like foreign countries do, so manufacturers didn't see the need for an investment focus on safety. Customers rarely walked into showrooms asking for the safest car. They wanted the cheapest or the most fuel-efficient or the best-looking car.
Apart from around 40 Japanese companies and five global vendors of MG Motor India, many other biggies are eyeing Gujarat for either greenfield opportunities or brownfield expansion.
Amitabh Bachchan talks about Satyagraha, KBC-7 and his future films.
In the wake of increasing dominance of batsmen in cricket, South Africa pace spearhead Dale Steyn believes that fast bowling would disappear if future generations focus solely on their work with the willow.
The third Cross Country model for India, the V90 Cross Country is based on the S90 sedan and promises to offer the best of two different worlds - sedan (S90) and SUV (XC90).
'It has been a phenomenal effort at all levels of the government.' 'People were working 15-16 hour shifts in the central government, in the state governments, in the districts....'
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday
The MG Hector has grabbed a lot of attention and interest, especially for its segment-above technologies.
India's bowlers highlighted the balance of their side as they set up an easy seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the second Twenty20 international at Eden Park in Auckland on Sunday to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. KL Rahul (57 not out) and Shreyas Iyer (44) then marshalled the run chase as they helped their side to reach 135-3 with 15 balls to spare, chasing New Zealand's 132-5.
Rajesh Alva reviews the latest addition to the KTM stable.
Skoda's Kodiaq is the newest kid on the block and promises to give the aforesaid SUVs a run for their money. Will it? Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com finds out.
'We have to be really careful about the unlocking of the city.'
Let's take a look at some of the stunning exhibits:
'100 per cent, the BJP will form the government in Madhya Pradesh and Shivraj Singh Chouhanji will be once again chief minister.'
The big feature is the introduction of the 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine.
Bajaj talks about the tribulations in following 'Make in India' call
The automaker says it has taken into account some of the big concerns of those behind the wheels today: improved acceleration performance, strength and rigidity, spacious and a more comfortable driving experience.
The Nissan Kicks does tick all the right boxes as a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor.
Adil Rashid and Ben Stokes scripted a spectacular turnaround to earn England a handy first-innings lead after skittling out Sri Lanka for 240 on day two of the third and final Test on Saturday.
This will ensure its vehicles reach dealers much faster and delivered to buyers in a maximum of three days, reports Shally Seth Mohile.
Toyota launched the Fortuner brand in the Indian market back in 2009 which went on to become an instant hit.
This Tata car is well engineered and makes for a great daily drive in the city.
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel said he would still sleep soundly despite a mistake that cost him a home German Grand Prix win at Hockenheim and the Formula One championship lead on Sunday.
Sports Ministry formally recognises yogasana as competitive sport.
Afghanistan's former coach Lalchand Rajput believes that they can "upset some of the top teams" in mega tournament, primarily banking on their spinners.
It is a multi-faceted car which can be enjoyed on the racetrack, for daily use and even on the long highway trips.
Maharashtra raises vehicle registration fee, Tamil Nadu ups entertainment tax
'I am not disappointed with whatever roles come my way. I feel disappointment is a sign of ungratefulness.'
Until we have these (kinds of) patients come down in numbers, the fear, the mortality is always going to be there
Be it the name, the design and communication campaign and the engagement processes being imagined between the brand and its buyers, the company is casting its cars in a new mould, reports T E Narasimhan.
If you think the film is gutsy, you are simply being blind to the truth that the whole men-are-worthless slant is saleable right now, argues Sreehari Nair.
Ronaldinho has not played a competitive match since 2015 but had avoided calling a definitive halt to his career until now.
'By not only decriminalising routine business failures, but by ensuring that institutional lending and corporate rescue frameworks are strengthened via the IBC, the prime minister has ensured there is no room anymore for the proverbial 'reckless, prodigal debtor',' notes Sanju Verma.
The LG OLED 55 C8 4K TV is an outstanding package, says Dhruv Munjal.
India is currently the world's fourth-largest oil consumer after the United States, China and Japan
The sport's oldest and most successful team are hoping the car, with more red and less white in the livery following the departure of sponsor Santander, will take them to a first championship in a decade.
The new Panigale V4 S' sheer performance, dynamic ability and the ease with which it is delivered leaves one in no doubt about the absolute punch that this motorcycle packs.
Every cog in the wheel must present its unique services at the moment of instructed haste, says Vikram Johri.
'He knows that cricket has given him an identity without which nobody will care about who Shardul Thakur is.'
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