Automobile Reviews

Maruti Suzuki plans to launch its latest model, Cervo as alternative to M800 and Alto

vidya — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:59:31 +0000

Maruti is aiming to introduce its latest model, the Cervo as an alternative to its earlier models, M800 and Alto, claims the report. This vehicle replacing these two 800cc models is scheduled to launch by the upcoming Diwali. The car is expected to come out fitted with both petrol and diesel engine options. In the [...]

Latest SIAM Reports – Car sales up by 3.4%, bike sales by 6.5%

Babi — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:26:38 +0000

According to the latest reports published by Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, the sale of domestic passenger cars increased by 3.4% in April 2012. Last year the April sales were 1,62,813, whereas this year it is 1,68,351. This growth is considered as the lowest growth in the past 10 years – a point to ponder!! [...]

Petrol variants of luxury saloons competes against each other

vidya — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:04:36 +0000

Combining the luxury, class and refinement, the Honda Accord with its 2.4 litre engine churning out 177bhp power has gone on to bag a major chunk of the luxury saloon market. However, comes the latest Sonata by Hyundai to compete sporting a 2.4 litre direct injection petrol motor that can generate nearly 198bhp power. Supporting [...]

Audi is looking to bring its latest model, the Q2 mini-crossover to India

vidya — Thu, 10 May 2012 09:58:45 +0000

The German Luxury Car Manufacturer, Audi plans to launch its latest Sports Utility Vehicle, the Q2 mini-crossover by 2013. Based on the A1 sportback and build using the MQB platform by Volkswagen, the variant is expected to be a FWD vehicle. It may also come as a Quattro All Wheel Drive version for its top [...]

Mercedes Benz M class plans foray into the Indian market, soon

vidya — Sat, 05 May 2012 09:37:21 +0000

The M-class series vehicle by Mercedes Benz is looking to enter the Indian market, this month after some modification. This model, in the meantime will be priced about 15 lakhs rupees extra from the earlier model, due to the surge in the taxes after the 2012 Union budget, thus costing nearly 69 lakh rupees. The [...]

Hike in Maruti car sales

Babi — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:13:22 +0000

It has been reported that there has been an increase in sales for the hatchback models of Maruti Suzuki. Maruti Suzuki, the leaders in the Indian automotive market mentioned that there has been an increase of 3.4% year-on-year at 100,415 vehicles which has marked the 4th straight monthly gain after the demand for the cars [...]

Mahindra & Mahindra to resume export of its SUVs

Gopal — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:42:45 +0000

Mahindra XUV 500 had so much demand in the country that Mahindra & Mahindra was forced to stop export of the sports utility vehicle (SUV) to places like Australia, Italy and Chile. However, the company has decided to re-start the export immediately, though it did not commit any specific date. Ruzbeh Irani of the establishment [...]

TVS comes out with its latest Apache variants

vidya — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:36:01 +0000

TVS Motor Company has come out with its latest models for the Apache Series of this year. These latest models are expected to support the ‘Beast Themed Styling’ feature. The variants being launched in this series comprises of the RTR 160, RTR 180 in addition to the RTR 180 ABS. These models is said to [...]

Audi introduces its Q3 model in the Indian market

vidya — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:32:42 +0000

Audi brings out its small SUV, the Q3 in India. Fitted with a 2.0 litre diesel engine, the model also features a 7 speed a 7 speed automatic dual clutch DSG gearbox also supporting the manual S-tronic mode as well as the Quattro AWD system. Offered at an ex-show room cost of nearly twenty five [...]

Bajaj comes out with its 4 wheeler, the RE60

vidya — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:48:24 +0000

Bajaj Auto introduces its small car, the Bajaj RE 60 in India, sporting a petrol engine. The model also announces the option for a CNG engine. In the meantime, the engine fitted with the hatchback is the 4 valve DTSi engine. This engine is also expected to churn out at the most power of 20bhp. [...]