Weekly Wrap-Up: First Seven Days and Three Launches; Tata Safari Storme facelift, Celerio Diesel and Audi RS6 Avant

Month of June started with a bang. In the first seven days, we witnessed three launches in the form of Tata Safari Storme facelift, Maruti Suzuki Celerio diesel and Audi RS 6 Avant. Tata Motors launched the anticipated Safari Storme facelift at Rs. 9.99 lac (Ex-Showroom New Delhi). The 2015 Safari Storme has no major stylistic changes, rather it adds new features and subtle tweaks to the 2.2-liter VARICOR motor. 

While with Celerio, the big change was housing the 0.8-litre diesel engine which generates an output of 47.6bhp and 125Nm of peak torque. Country most economical diesel hatch starts with the price tag of Rs 4.65 lac. RS6 Avant was a new beginning from Audi as it is the first estate car we will see in the country. The car was launched by star cricketer Virat Kohli at the price tag of INR 1.35 crore and will come via CBU route.

Launch News

Audi India launches RS 6 Avant at INR 1.35 Crore

Audi India has launched the RS6 Avant in the presence of ace cricketer Virat Kohli. Priced at INR 1.35 Crore, the performance-oriented estate version of the A6 will be brought in as CBUs, and will serve as a halo model in carmaker’s product portfolio in the country. Read More

Maruti Suzuki launches Celerio Diesel from INR 4.65 lac

The much-awaited diesel powered Maruti Suzuki Celerio has been launched at a starting price of INR 4.65 lac (Ex.showroom, Delhi). Named the Celerio DDiS125, this latest offering is now India’s smallest and cheapest diesel car till date. Read More

Maruti Suzuki Celerio Diesel Launched; Specification, Features and Highlights

As Maruti Suzuki launched the much-awaited Celerio diesel at Rs 4.65 lac, the competition in the entry-level diesel cars now gets more aggressive. The most economical diesel hatch lock horns with Chevrolet Beat, Hyundai Grand i10 and Ford Figo. With Celerio diesel, Maruti Suzuki introduced its first indigenous 2-cylinder, 793cc, diesel engine which gives an output of 47.6bhp and delivers fuel economy of 27.62kmpl. Let’s find out more in features and highlights of Maruti Suzuki Celerio. Read More

Competition Check: Maruti Suzuki Celerio Diesel vs Beat vs Grand i10 vs Figo

Suzuki has made global debut of its first ever in-house developed diesel engine today and Celerio being the first car to get this engine in the portfolio - which puts it into the territory of its rivals oil burner counterparts. Let’s see how it fairs on spec-comparison with its puny 793 cc diesel! Read More

Launch Comparison: Tata Safari Storme vs Mahindra XUV500 Vs Duster AWD vs Mahindra Scorpio

Tata Motors has just launched the facelifted version of Safari Storme SUV which now features new front grille inspired from Land Rover, increased power output of 10PS so it offers output of 150 PS (148bhp). The SUV from the homegrown manufacturer also gets new premium 6-speaker Harman audio system, Zest’s three-spoke multi-function steering wheel and some more cosmetic updates inside the cabin too. So let's check out, how this new offering from Tata Motors holds its ground against its arch competitors Mahindra and Renault. Read More

Upcoming Car News

Top-Spec Honda Jazz Spied, Features all-black Interiors!

We have spied the Honda Jazz yet again, this time we have clear shots of the top-end Jazz petrol. A couple of days ago we provided you with the industry first pictures of the touchscreen unit that Honda will offer with the Jazz. This White Jazz in the pictures is the top variant of the hatch and also features all-black interiors, unlike the dual-tone black-beige one in the lower-spec Red Jazz we spied before. Read More

Maruti Suzuki S-Cross to be Revealed on 7th June

The much-awaited compact SUV from Maruti, the S-Cross, will be revealed at the coming 7th June, 2015. The car is the title sponsor for International Indian Film Academy Awards this year and will be showcased for the first time in the event taking place in Malaysia. Read More

Audi To Launch Updated Q3 SUV by mid June

Audi will launch the updated Q3 in India soon and word around the corner is that it might be around mid June. The facelift version gets updates mostly in the form of cosmetic as the premium SUV will now feature redesigned grille with bolder chrome surrounds, larger air intakes, new set of alloys and new taillamp cluster. The 2015 Audi Q3 might also feature LED headlamps as an optional feature. Read More

Volkswagen Upcoming Compact Sedan to be Priced Above Rs 5 Lac; Launch Next Year

A top official from Volkswagen said that the company is looking to introduce a compact sedan which will be priced above Rs 5 lac bracket. This new offering from the German automaker will compete with the likes of segment leader Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire, Honda Amaze, Hyundai Xcent and Tata Zest. The car is expected to be launched by next year. Read More

Chevrolet Teased 2016 Cruze, Full Reveal June 24, 2015

Will go on sale in early 2016 in US, though GM India did not reveal any plans for launching this in India, but it is most likely to enter since the current Cruze is selling quite low and is also over 6 years old! Read More

New Mahindra Bolero spied testing in Chennai

2015 will be a busy year for Mahindra &Mahindra. The launch parade has already started with the new XUV500 and the company will launch more new products in the form of all-new cars, major and minor facelifts. The list also includes the new generation Mahindra Bolero, codenamed U301. CarDekho today caught the car testing in the blazing roads of Chennai completely covered. The car looks boxy yet with good proportions and rumours suggest that it will be launched with several class leading features and a new engine lineup. Read More

2015 VW Vento Facelift to Launch on June 23; All-You-Want-To-Know-About

With this one, Vento will have two facelifts within a year and that’s surprising, because they should have done this earlier when they added the new 1.5-liter TDI with subtle changes back in September 2014! Read More

Hyundai Names Creta as its new Compact SUV in India

In a move to enhance its model lineup, Hyundai Motor India Ltd, today announced the name of its new compact SUV christened as Creta. Seeing the rising demand in SUV segment, the automaker will launch its new product in the second half of 2015 in India followed by sales in world markets. Read More

Hyundai Creta - 5 Things You Must Know About

Hyundai India is ready to venture into the compact SUV space and it’s always intriguing to see the Korean automaker launching a totally new product in the country! Read More

Environment Day Special

Environment Day Special: Yes You Too Can Help

Mother Earth is almost 4.54 billion years and it was never upto this time that we, the children has to act fast to preserve our environment. It’s only that once we humans began eroding the environment, the world started getting into this bad shape. The ozone layer is depleting, ground water level is decreasing, icebergs are melting and almost every year, thousands of lives are lost due to drought or floods. Read More

Top 10 Green Cars in the World

Ever wondered which are the best hybrid and electrical vehicles in the world? Well for the curious ones, we have created a list of top 10 green cars which for sure have the least CO2 emissions. Since Indian auto segment is still in its nascent stage, some of these cars are not seen in the subcontinent but they are sold in more developed countries like United States, Germany and Japan. So without a further ado, here is the list of Top 10 Green Cars. Read More

Dog-Proofing your car

Your furry companion is your best friend indeed, especially when you get to take one out for a drive. The slobbery face out the window with the tongue hanging out, it is as fun as it gets for your dog. However, it becomes a pain cleaning dog hair off the seats and the slobber on the windows. But that does not mean you’ll stop having those enjoyable drives with the family’s best friend. Read More

PickUp Trucks: Why Havent They Picked-Up in India?

As an automobile enthusiast, two things come across as quintessentially American - the V8 muscle car and the brute pick-up truck. The pick-up truck is an American legend. Much like the muscle car, it has it’s own history and set of followers who’d have nothing but a good ol’ Pick-Up! Lets take a quick detour to the history books before we figure out why pick-ups haven’t really caught steam in India. Or for that matter, why it won’t - at least in the foreseeable future. Read More

2015 Hyundai Elantra: Expert Review

Hyundai isn’t the first name that comes to mind when one thinks of an executive sedan. The Europeans surely have an upper-hand at this game. When one thinks of spending in excess of 15 lakhs for a vehicle, the Toyotas, Volkswagens and Skodas come across as a natural option. The Hyundai is an extremely compelling package for the price. And it isn’t worth the snub that it usually gets from it’s potential customers. Hyundai has recently given the Elantra a minor facelift, we take it for a spin to find out how it does. Read More

2015 Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire: First Drive

As the competition is getting fierce, Maruti has added few features & blings in the country’s highest selling sub-4m sedan -  2015 DZire and as of now, it is the most fuel efficient car in the country too with 26.59 kmpl! Read More

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