Indian auto makers shift to new areas of growth

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Old is Gold: The Porsche 356

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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....

Old is Gold: The Chrysler Airflow

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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;....

Old is Gold: The Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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....

Honda grows while U.S auto industry falters

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Old is Gold: The Volkswagen Beetle

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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....

The Ford Fiesta 1.6 S is pure fun

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

The RD350 - Enough Said!!

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Prices roar; auto component makers fight shrinking margins

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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....

India goes green with The Honda Civic Hybrid

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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....

GM and Ford for a merger?

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The latest being BusinessWeek, which is reporting GM execs have talked about the idea of GM and Ford merging, but decided not

Old is Gold: The Willys-Overland Jeep

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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....

Bio-fuel responsible for rise in food prices: Study

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Contrary to the views of U.S President George W Bush that consumption of better diet in developing countries was resulting in rise in food prices, a new study has found the....

VW Jetta to be launched in July

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Volkswagen is betting big on India. They have plans of bringing a whole array of models to the subcontinent and they have started their Indian sojourn with the VW passat and are soon to bring the VW Jetta. The Jetta is to be priced....

Pininfarina Sintesi Concept: Technology on wheels

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

Check out the Hyundai Menu

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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....

The Hyundai Models

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hyundai has positioned its cars across all segments - from small cars to luxury sedans. The salient....

Han-Woo Park prefers Chennai to Korea

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

"I miss my mother," is the first reaction of Han-Woo Park, Executive Director and Chief Financial officer of Hyundai....

Exclusive interview with Han-Woo Park

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

Anand Mahindra: Driving India forward

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

For Anand Mahindra, business is in his blood. But even as the vice chairman and managing director of Mahindra & Mahindra, one of India's biggest conglomerates,....

A success story called 'Honda'

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

Globalising the car industry

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

For many years, the model for the global car industry was the United States - the single largest car market in the world. But now....

Ford can't afford all Fordians

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Even though employees knew the dreaded e-mail would be coming, the fear became more real on Thursday when it popped up on computers at Ford Motor Co. offices across North America.....

From Evolution to a 'Swift' 3rd Year - Another success story from Maruti

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Celebrating its 3rd Anniversary with over 2,22,222 happy customers, the Maruti-Suzuki Swift is the first Indian car in its category to record the fastest ever 2-lakh sales.

Nano could well follow the 'Smart' way

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Size of the car may be less of an issue in potential urban accidents, according to the latest crash test results on Smart.

Nissan GT-R: The most eagerly awaited high-performance model for ’09

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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....

Can the Hyundai supremo stay out of jail?

Sat, 24 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hyundai's embattled CEO admits his offenses and asks for mercy, but even if he serves no prison time his woes are far from over.

Honda's new gas-electric hybrids

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Honda's plans are clear. The Japanese automaker has said that will sell a new, improved and affordable gas-electric hybrid in the U.S, Japan and Europe starting in early....

The 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

Volvo's new crash-free car: the XC60

Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Imagine a world in which parents could nonchalantly hand over their car keys to their teenage son, safe in the knowledge that the car would look after him. A future in which....

Bavarian Motor Works - The saga of success

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

BMW is a status car that comes with a stereotype attached, but it also happens to be one of the oldest and best-known names in automotive history.

How Hybrids work?

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

No Rattle; All Hum

Get behind the driver's seat of a hybrid car,....

The Worlds fastest cars

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Gas prices are up. The economy is down. For some, neither matters--all they want is to....

Tips to gain that extra liter of fuel from your car

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

1) A car's tires loose about one PSI of air per month under normal conditions, and a car with under-inflated tyres can use up to 15% more fuel. That said, over 75% of cars....

How to enhance your car's tyre life?

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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....

Tips to drive "Green"

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Driving down the risk of global warming may be simpler than many people think. Here are some of the simple, but often neglected, steps you can take to drive greener:

In-car entertainment - a booming market

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In a world of traffic jams and pot-holed roads, half of our lives is spent on the road, driving or being driven. It’s but natural....

Interview with Arvind Mathew, Ford India chief

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Deal of the Titans

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tata Motors has acquired Ford’s ailing luxury brands – Jaguar....

Auto loans: Can Public Sector Banks regain lost ground?

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

For whatever reason, our public sector banks (PSBs) have not exploited the opportunities that the auto loans provide. It is heartening to note that they have woken up to this....

LIFEcar - the Light weight Fuel Efficient Zero Emission car from Morgan

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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....

It's a show of Hybrids at the Geneva Auto Show '08

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hybrid autos with new lithium-ion power sources would be the major limelight at the 2008 Geneva International Motor Show, including....

A day at the Salon International de l'Auto

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Everyone's mind is on the 'green' revolution at the Geneva Motor Show - but most people's hearts will be with the big

Biodiesel - what is it? Pros, cons and prospects

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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....

More high-tech innovations to take your mind off road

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Drivers have never had so many distractions tempting them to take their eyes off the road and their hands off the wheel.

Auto-makers rev up to launch green vehicles

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Say lower duties could enhance demand.

Soaring fuel prices, deteriorating air quality and expectations of concessions in Budget 2008-09....

Forging a better future

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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....

UP! goes the Volkswagen

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This season has seen a resurgence in the number of stylish subcompact concepts being offered by Japanese and German companies. One of the most....

Tata's Nano: What the western media has to say?

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The whole buzz that the Tata one-lakh car Nano may face problems in attracting buyers in the Western world may not be correct. The people's car,....

Engineering the Nano

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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....

Why Nano is a great example of innovation?

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Professor Vijay Govindarajan is the Earl C. Daum 1924 Professor of International Business and director of Tuck's Center for Global Leadership. An expert on strategy and....

What's in the deck?

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

Specifications of 'People's Car' - Tata Nano

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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).

It costs just $2500. Its cute as a bug. And it could mean global disaster.

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The most hotly anticipated auto show of 2008 isn't the one set to begin in Detroit next week. It's the New Delhi Auto Expo, which opened in India on the 10th of January....

Used car buying tips that experts use

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

When it comes to buying a used car, you should not only bring in outside, professional expertise, but make a professional out of yourself, too.

By combining....

Solar Roadways - Roads of the future

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Solar technology is being utilized in a much greater variety of areas, including roof panels of residential and commercial buildings, pool covers,....

Oil facts to improve engine performance

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

How many people know how to select motor oil that will help them get optimum performance out of their car? Not many! A....

Eco-friendly cars of the future

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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....

Keeping Your Car Gleaming New... All The Time!

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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....

Five things every woman must know about cars

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

You are driving alone down a country road when you get a flat tyre. You have zero bars on your cell phone and not a soul in sight. What do you....

Forging the Path to Lighter, Safer, Fuel-Efficient Cars

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

For many automotive consumers, winning the race to a safer and more fuel-efficient car is getting easier. Car enthusiasts are beginning to understand what race car drivers have....

How airbags work?

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Pros and Cons of Bio fuels

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

There are many eco-benefits to replacing oil with bio-fuels like ethanol and biodiesel. For one, since such fuels are derived from agricultural

How crash tests are performed?

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Today, cars are much safer than how they were some years back as now there is a well-established testing....

What is a Supercar?

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

While there are many pretenders to the sports car throne, it takes a truly special vehicle to be labeled a supercar. A supercar not only has to....

The Safe Concept - Honda Puyo

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Is it a pet? Is it a cuddly robot? Is it an overgrown soft toy?....

Hummer H3 Alpha – The Ultimate driving ‘macho’

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Ok, no more talk about economy or budget or compromising on....

Hyundai Veracruz - The new LUV

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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.

BMW Hybrids combine style with performance

Fri, 23 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

German automobile giant, BMW, have announced that within the next four years, their Hybrid car would be in bulk production and sales. This announcement....

Murcielago Roadster - The Ultimate 'Raging Bull'

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

More than a supercar, the Lamborghini Murcielago is an unpretentiously vulgar animal. It is a supercar and makes no effort to present....

Honda Accord - European looks Variable Steering system V6 gets cylinder de-activation.

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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

Rear wheel drive vs Front wheel drive

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

There is an endless debate on automotive forums and enthusiasts across the globe as to which is better; rear wheel drive (RWD) or front wheel drive (FWD)? As both....

India challenging China as Small Car Export Hub

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Cheap, fuel-efficient and versatile, compact hatchbacks are by far the most popular vehicles in India's rapidly growing auto market. As global automakers rush into the....

SMART to get Smarter

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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....

The Future of In-Car Infotainment

Sat, 03 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

It's the next great advance in automotive....

10 Hottest Automotive Technologies

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

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Solar Roadways - Roads of the future

Oil facts to improve engine performance

Eco-friendly cars of the future

Keeping Your Car Gleaming New... All The Time!

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Forging the Path to Lighter, Safer, Fuel-Efficient Cars

How airbags work?

The Pros and Cons of Bio fuels

How crash tests are performed?

What is a Supercar?

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Hyundai Veracruz - The new LUV

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Murcielago Roadster - The Ultimate 'Raging Bull'

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