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Sneak Peak: 2008 Paris Motor Show October 05, 2008

Europe's biggest auto event kicked off today, and the stars of the stage will be small and green more...

Ultra-Rich Rides September 23, 2008

Six figures is merely the starting point for the latest crop of exclusive cars.
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Reva - India's iconic electric car September 20, 2008

Long before "green" cars became trendy in other parts of the world, a boxy electric two-seater began rolling out of a small factory in the Indian city of Bangalore, which was then emerging as a software services hub.

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Hottest Sports Cars of 2009 September 23, 2008

Speed still sells sports cars. But nobody said you had to burn gasoline to be first more...

The all new Indica Vista from Tata August 26, 2008

Indica Vista - the new generation of Tata Indica, the country’s first and only fully indigenous car, was launcehd by Tata Motors last Saturday, at a function at the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Mumb more...

Park your car in the skies; says German architects August 15, 2008

Do you love your car so much that you could go to bed with it or invite it into your kitchen? If so, a team of Berlin architects has designed the ultimate living space for you and your machine: the drive-in apartment.

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Mini could well go Electric! August 12, 2008

BMW has announced plans to begin testing electric powertrains in its Mini brand vehicles.

Several hundred Minis are currently being built at the company factory in Oxford, Eng more...

Old is Gold: The Porsche 356 July 14, 2008

Given the difficult circumstances of its birth, it is not only surprising that the first car to bear the Porsche name was a breakthrough, it is surprising that it was born at all. Given the crippling combination of war, prison, a more...

Old is Gold: The Chrysler Airflow July 08, 2008

When the talk turns to the Chrysler Airflow, the sum of the discussion is usually: early attempt at streamlining that the public didn't like. In others words, nice try; call us again when you have a winner.

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Old is Gold: The Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost July 05, 2008

By the time Rolls and Royce met in 1904, the latter had escaped the dreary lower class life in London to turn himself into a success. It was a difficult struggle, because Royce's father died when the boy was nine, and he was imme more...

Old is Gold: The Volkswagen Beetle July 02, 2008

If the history of the Volkswagen Beetle were presented as fiction, no one would believe it was plausible. What is now the most popular car the world has ever known suffered so many false starts and survived so much hardship, that more...

Old is Gold: The Willys-Overland Jeep June 27, 2008

Perhaps no vehicle in the world has been as sworn at and sworn by as the Jeep. It's a vehicle that has transported American soldiers into battle, taken nurses on humanitarian missions into the deepest jungle and transported more...

Pininfarina Sintesi Concept: Technology on wheels June 23, 2008

Pininfarina is a company well known for designing some of the most beautiful automobiles ever to grace a showroom floor.

The Italian company has long had a contract with Ferra more...

Check out the Hyundai Menu June 20, 2008

If you ever thought that the Hyundai brand name was only restricted to cars, you should visit the ITC Park Sheraton in Chennai.

Because the hotel has something called the Hyundai menu, a multi-course meal comprising starters, main course and dessert i more...

The Hyundai Models June 20, 2008

Hyundai has positioned its cars across all segments - from small cars to luxury sedans. The salient features of Hyundai cars are top-class safety measures and the pricing mechanism. All th more...

Han-Woo Park prefers Chennai to Korea June 20, 2008

"I miss my mother," is the first reaction of Han-Woo Park, Executive Director and Chief Financial officer of Hyundai Motors India Limited, when quizzed about hi more...

Exclusive interview with Han-Woo Park June 20, 2008

In Korean, the word 'Hyundai' means modernity. The Korean auto major's hi-tech plant at Irungattukottai, 35 km from Chennai, is a shining example of the word.

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A success story called 'Honda' June 14, 2008

If there ever was an example of what tenacity, self-belief and serious, hard work can achieve, then Honda is it.

Today it is the world's fifth-largest car manufacturer, but in more...

Nissan GT-R: The most eagerly awaited high-performance model for ’09 May 27, 2008

It was always the button that activated the saw blade on Speed Racer’s Mach 5 that I liked. Forget the overused “jump over the bad guy’s car” button. Who needs that when you have the “cut the bad gu more...

The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X May 22, 2008

Mitsubishi has been spoiling rally enthusiasts all over the world for over a decade with their spectacular line of Lancer Evolution cars.

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How Hybrids work? May 09, 2008

No Rattle; All Hum

Get behind the driver's seat of a hybrid car, and start it up. The first thing you notice is how much quieter it is than a more...

How to enhance your car's tyre life? May 06, 2008

Tyres that are carefully maintained will last longer than those which are neglected. Here are certain tips, which when followed will significantly enhance the tyre life of your car: 

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Deal of the Titans April 02, 2008

Tata Motors has acquired Ford’s ailing luxury brands – Jaguar and Land Rover - in a deal that will net the U.S automaker $1.7 billion. Officia more...

LIFEcar - the Light weight Fuel Efficient Zero Emission car from Morgan March 26, 2008

The Morgan car company has a long and distinguished history as one of the premier makers of pure sports cars. For almost 100 years Morgan has kept the tradition of lightweight British roadsters alive more...

A day at the Salon International de l'Auto March 07, 2008

Everyone's mind is on the 'green' revolution at the Geneva Motor Show - but most people's hearts will be with the big powerful performance cars. Undoubt more...

Biodiesel - what is it? Pros, cons and prospects March 01, 2008

Biodiesel is a non-petroleum based diesel fuel consisting of short chain fatty acid alkyl esters (methyl or ethyl esters), with colour ranging from golden to dark brown, depending on the production feedstock. It is a cleaner burn more...

Forging a better future February 11, 2008

Despite the hiccups experienced by the auto component industry, better growth prospects and low valuations suggest that it's a good time to buy solid companies in this space. 
 
The muted performance of auto com more...

UP! goes the Volkswagen January 23, 2008

This season has seen a resurgence in the number of stylish subcompact concepts being offered by Japanese and German companies. One of the most recent is the Volkswagen UP! Carrying on the tradition of Eur more...

Engineering the Nano January 15, 2008

One could be pardoned for thinking that the hype surrounding the world's most cost-focussed mass produced car was all a media creation. Given not the column inches but literally double and triple page spreads in most national pub more...

What's in the deck? January 17, 2008

Visitors and media persons at the 9th Auto Expo'08, having a look at the inside of the Tata Nano. 

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Specifications of 'People's Car' - Tata Nano January 14, 2008

Tata Motors Ltd, on the first day of the 9th Auto Expo 2008, wheeled out the world's cheapest car, priced at Rs.1,00,000 ($2,500). Here are key facts about the four-door, mini hatchback named t more...

Oil facts to improve engine performance December 17, 2007

How many people know how to select motor oil that will help them get optimum performance out of their car? Not many! A customer often just select the oil that his father has used, or& more...

Eco-friendly cars of the future December 07, 2007

Cars are slowly taking over the world. Ever since we ditched the horse as our means of transportation, the motor vehicle has become our primary source of getting from point A to point B.

The future is green, renewable, not more...

Keeping Your Car Gleaming New... All The Time! December 05, 2007

Buying a new car is a great feeling. The smell of fresh leather as you enter the car. The paintwork is gleaming and waxy smooth. You might even catch yourself stealing a glance at the reflection of more...

How airbags work? November 28, 2007

Cars in motion have a momentum of their own and the riders travel more...

How crash tests are performed? November 27, 2007

Today, cars are much safer than how they were some years back as now there is a well-established testing program - Car Crash Testing & Analysis.  more...

Hummer H3 Alpha – The Ultimate driving ‘macho’ November 24, 2007

Ok, no more talk about economy or budget or compromising on power for comfort. What we all want is the ultimate driving machine which sacrific more...

Hyundai Veracruz - The new LUV November 23, 2007

LUV? What is this LUV?? No, we are not talking about some new chat lingo or cell phone texting shorthand. LUV stands for Luxury Utility Vehicle.

As the market explode
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Murcielago Roadster - The Ultimate 'Raging Bull' November 12, 2007

More than a supercar, the Lamborghini Murcielago is an unpretentiously vulgar animal. It is a supercar and makes no effort to present itself otherwise. It has dramatic lines, sharp edges, am more...

Honda Accord - European looks Variable Steering system V6 gets cylinder de-activation. September 15, 2007

Honda has revealed its new eighth-generation Accord in the more...

SMART to get Smarter July 16, 2007

From mid October, Smart will start producing a Hybrid version of its tiny Smart ForTwo city car - the Smart For Two Micro-Hybrid. The Hybrid gets approximately 13 percent better fuel economy than the already frugal Smar more...

The Future of In-Car Infotainment February 03, 2007

It's the next great advance in automotive telematics systems, an in-dash infotainment computer that blends navigation with an always-on more...

Extinction of the predator January 01, 2005
How merger mania has been a disaster for the world's great car manufacturers

The star of the huge Frankfurt Motor Show, which opens on September 12th, may well be the latest luxury Mercedes-Benz S-class, the model on which the German company is rel more...

Car … the Dream Car September 11, 2005
Owning a car is a dream come true for a middle class Indian, the fastest growing segment with purchase power in the Indian sub-continent today, even with the wide range to choose from and easy finance options.

Unlike those in the high income bracket, for whom more...

Staggering Growth in India's Auto Components Sourcing Markets September 11, 2005
The Indian automotive industry has grown at a staggering pace over the last few years. The US$ 6.8 billion industry has registered a CAGR of 17% between 1998-2003 and is projected by ACMA (Auto Components Manufacturers Association of India) to grow at a 15% CAGR more...
Random Thoughts
Ten Tips For Avoiding Road Rage September 23, 2008

By Jacqueline Mitchell

It's happened to everyone: Yo more...

GM thinks beyond the Volt September 18, 2008

The automaker's first electric car isn't even out of diapers, but General Motors is already thinking about a big new family.

The applause hasn't died down for more...

Indian auto makers shift to new areas of growth July 31, 2008

When Tata Motors unveiled its first car, the Indica hatchback, 10 years ago, a chorus of detractors said they could not pull off the transition.

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Honda grows while U.S auto industry falters July 03, 2008

When consumers astonished the U.S auto industry two months ago by quickly shunning trucks and going for gas mileage, the biggest beneficiary ended up being Honda Motor Co.

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The Ford Fiesta 1.6 S is pure fun July 02, 2008

The face-lifted Ford Fiesta 1.6 S is the latest addition to the Ford Family in more...

The RD350 - Enough Said!! July 01, 2008

It is said the roar of a lion is heard three miles away. In the Indian concrete jungle, the legendary Yamaha RD350 has had a similar effect.

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Prices roar; auto component makers fight shrinking margins June 30, 2008

Indian auto parts makers are fighting lower margins with their backs to the wall as input prices soar and the unexpected rate hike by the central bank adding more fuel to the inflation fire.

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India goes green with The Honda Civic Hybrid June 30, 2008

The Honda Civic has been one of the most popular cars sold in India since its launch. Its success can be attributed to its consistently high level of fit and finish and an impressive reputation for reliability and low more...

GM and Ford for a merger? June 27, 2008

The latest being BusinessWeek, which is reporting GM execs have talked about the idea of GM and Ford merging, but decided not to pursue because it would be a distraction to GM's turnaround.