News for the week

This has been the first proper week for the New Year, as automotive manufacturers have started introducing new cars into the market. Audi is the first one to get the facelift version of the Q5. There are quite a few cosmetic changes on the Q5, as it gets the new LED headlamp cluster.

Renault has announced the launch of the automatic version of the Scala. The prices aren’t announced, but definitely the specs are revealed and as per the ARAI test cycle, the automatic version is more efficient than the manual Scala. Also the fact that the Scala automatic is the most fuel-efficient in its segment.

This week, we also interview, Nissan’s CEO asking him about Nissan’s future plans for India. The other gentlemen we interviewed is Mahindra and Mahindra’s Chief Sales officer Mr Malhotra, to know what the UV maker has in store for 2013.

Top Gainers and Losers; December 2012 Car Sales Analysis

December too could not bring any relief to the Indian automotive Industry, it has been amongst one of the worst months for the Industry, in fact worst ever 2012 month for many automakers. And the ones who have recorded a growth too is very marginal, which further confirms that the Industry is truly going through worst of its times. And the reasons behind such a low performance is not hidden, rising fuel prices, rupee depreciation and economic slowdown have not spared any automaker. Read more

Nissan to launch 10 new products by 2016.

After a successful 2012, everyone has been looking forward to 2013. We speak to Mr Takayuki Ishida, Managing Director and CEO, Nissan India to understand the future plans of the company for this year. Read more

Mahindra names its next-gen electric vehicle as e2o

Mahindra Reva Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. named its next generation, future ready, electric car as the ‘Mahindra e2o’. The Mahindra e2o is the manifestation of Mahindra Group’s vision of the ‘Future of Mobility’, which was revealed earlier this year by Group Chairman Anand Mahindra. It involves the creation of future-ready vehicles that meet the 5 C’s framework of - Clean, Convenient, Connected, Clever and Cost Effective. The Mahindra e2o is the first step in the creation of an entire electric vehicle value chain and ecosystem by the Mahindra Group. Read more

Mahindra Verito compact coming in the next three months

Mahindra and Mahindra has been having steadily at about 20% for the past three years, and recently the company had introduced the Ssangyong brand. The faith in the UV-specialist brand is high amongst consumers and the Ssangyong Rexton is doing well too. The Quanto also has been doing good numbers, since its launch. Read more

2013 Maruti Suzuki WagonR Launch on 15th or 16th Jan, Booking Starts!

After teasing the 2013 Maruti Suzuki WagonR facelift in the latest TVC being aired on TV, India's largest car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India is now all set to launch the vehicle in the country in the mid-January 2013. Our close sources disclose that the facelifted WagonR will be launched as soon as January 15th or 16th in Mumbai, and the company has already discontinued the existing variant. Bookings for the new WagonR has already been started, so buyers can now pre-order the car with an amount of Rs. 10,000. Read more

Will Ashok Leyland's Evalia version succeed?

Ashok Leyland and Nissan have a JV for the production of the Evalia. The benefit that Ashok Leyland gets? It will also sell its version of the Evalia, called as the Stile. Unveiled at the 2012 Auto Expo, the Stile should come into production sometime this year. Read more

New Audi Q5 launches Finally at Rs. 43.6 Lakh

CarDekho has been constantly reporting you about the 2013 Audi Q5 facelift which was launched back in 2008 and has been doing superb for the company, in fact it is one of the key products of the company which has helped Audi to grab the no.2 position as a luxury car maker. The updated Audi Q5's 2.0-litre Petrol version now costs Rs. 43.16 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi), which is about Rs 1.5 lakh higher than the outgoing version, but the next-generation car has a lot to offer you in return. The other two 2.0-litre diesel and 3.0-litre diesel versions cost Rs 43.47 and Rs 48.71 lakh respectively (ex-showroom, Delhi). Read more

Renault Scala Automatic introduced in India

As promised at the launch of Renault Scala back in September 2012, the company has finally introduced the automatic version of the car in India today. The Scala CVT will be available in the RXL and RXZ petrol variants. With all new X-tronic transmission system, the Scala CVT promises to offer higher fuel efficiency and performance as well as a lower cost of ownership. Scala CVT combines pioneering composition with flexibility to provide a benchmark-setting alternate option to existing offerings in the segment with a class-leading fuel efficiency of 17.97 KMPL (ARAI figure), which is comparable to premium sedans with manual transmission Read more

Mercedes-Benz E-Cabriolet Expert Review

Indians also love convertibles like other countries in the world. But, the question arises, if it is good for our dusty weather? The answer is a big NO, also the fact that it doesn’t justify to drive in with an open-top in this heat. But still, convertibles are lovely to drive once the sun has set. Hence, it is one of the favourites of many to own and drive a convertible. We drive, the entry-level convertible from the three-pointed star, the E-Class Cabriolet. We drive the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet. Read more

The make you Envious-Type

In the 1950 and the 60s, Britain was one of the largest car manufacturer in the world. Jaguar, Triumph, Rover, Mini ruled the streets of UK and other parts of the globe. Sports car was a true symbol of British design and engineering. One such sports car has been the Jaguar E-Type— a vehicle that has made to the history books as one of the most beautiful cars ever crafted. Read more