Weekly-Wrap-Up: A Glitzy Week of Detroit Auto Show; Cardekho's 'Mega Carnival' in Delhi/NCR.

This week’s biggest highlight is of course the Detroit Motor Show. Manufacturers across the globe gathered to showcase their new concepts and upcoming production-ready vehicles. Volkswagen unveiled Cross Coupe GTE while Ford GT made a magnanimous entry at North America's largest auto show. Further in Indian auto sector, we saw couple of new launches and introduction. Datsun launched its Go+ MPV along with Volkswagen bringing it's Cross Polo 1.2 MPI and Audi rolling its limited edition R8 LMX. Apart from the big happenings in auto sector, Cardekho today commences the first 'Mega Carnival' of 2015 in Delhi/NCR. With over 600+ used cars on sale at the Janmashtami Park, Punjabi Bagh, the event is being held for two days- 17th and 18th January, 2015.

Mega Carnival

This year's first Used Car 'Mega Carnival' in Delhi/NCR kicks off today

Cardekho, India's leading auto portal today commences the first 'Mega Carnival' of 2015 in Delhi/NCR. With over 600+ used cars on sale at the Janmashtami Park, Punjabi Bagh, the event is being held for two days- 17th and 18th. On offer are a wide variety of cars, ranging from small hatchbacks to big-bulky SUVs, the unique event has it all for sale. The event also features a number of luxury car brands to cater the niche buyers. Read More

New Launches

Datsun Launches Go+ at Rs 3.79 lac

Datsun in order to expand its model lineup has launched its sub-4 meter station-wagon Go+ at an starting price of Rs 3.79 lac (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the base D variant. Company has offered a total of four variants. The 'D1' which is next to the base variant is priced at Rs 3.82, followed by 'A' variant at Rs 4.15 lac and top of the line 'T' variant at Rs 4.61 lac. The car is now India’s first sub-4 meter station wagon which offers third row seats for passengers. Datsun has already started taking bookings for Go+ with a fully refundable amount of Rs.11,000. As for now, there is no direct competitor for this car. Read More

Volkswagen India launches Cross Polo 1.2 MPI at INR 6.94 lacs

Volkswagen has introduced a new variant of its Cross Polo, the beefed up version of its Polo hatchback. Priced at INR 6.94 lacs (ex-showroom Mumbai,) the all-new Cross Polo 1.2 MPI features a 1.2-litre petrol engine that puts out 74bhp and 110Nm of peak torque. The Cross Polo is Volkswagen’s competes against the likes of Toyota Etios Cross, Fiat Avventura and soon-to-be launched Hyundai Elite i20 Cross. Read More

Datsun Go+ compact MPV launched in Chennai at Rs.3.79 lacs

After the national launch in Delhi yesterday, Datsun Go+, the first sub-4-meter compact MPV in India, has been launched in Chennai today priced from Rs.3.79 lacs ex-showroom. The Go+ gets estate car styling offering a 3rd row of seats that can also be used for luggage, all under 4-meters in length. The Go+ gets features such as smart meter with gear shift indicators, follow me home headlamps, speed sensitive wipers, ventilated front disc brakes and mobile docking station. The Datsun Go+ is powered by the same engine that runs the Go, a 1.2-litre petrol engine making 68 PS and 104 Nm. Read More

Audi Launches Limited Edition R8 LMX at Rs 2.97 crore

The German luxury car manufacturer Audi has launched the limited edition Audi R8 LMX at Rs 2.97 crore (ex-showroom Delhi/Mumbai). This is a limited edition model with a production run limited to only 99 vehicles globally. The Audi R8 LMX is one of the most powerful Audi R8 ever as it churns a max power of 570 hp and accelerates 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 320kmph. Read More

Mahindra Updates Scorpio Lineup; S4+ and S4+ 4WD added

Mahindra, the homegrown manufacturer has updated its Scorpio lineup by adding two new variants S4+ & S4+ 4WD. In the process, S4 4WD is discontinued. Both the S4+ and S4+ 4WD are placed above the S4 trim. The Ex-Showroom Delhi price of S4 variant is Rs 9,29,578 while the S4+ gets a price tag of Rs 9,70,786 and the S4+ 4WD Rs 10,83,630. Read More

Honda Launches New Models of Brio and Amaze with Audio Video Navigation System

Honda in order to refresh its Amaze and Brio model range has introduced new variants featuring Audio-Video Navigation with slight cosmetic updates. The compact sedan Amaze now gets a new VX(O) grade which will be placed above the existing VX grade in Manual Transmission in both petrol and diesel while the hatchback Brio gets new VX grade with Black Interiors and Audio-Video Navigation. Read More

SsangYong launches its first compact SUV Tivoli in South Korea

Mahindra group owned motor company SsangYong has launched its first compact SUV called Tivoli in South Korea. The SUV has been developed after an extensive research of four years and with it path breaking design and pricing it could be a game changer in the markets it enters. Read More

#2015DetroitAutoShow

#2015DetroitAutoShow: Honda Showcases FCV Concept

The Japanese carmaker Honda has showcased its next gen FCV Concept at the 2015 Detroit Motor Show. The new FCV concept gets an estimated driving range of 482kms (300 miles) and refuelling time of approximately three minutes at a pressure of 70 MPa. The car made its world debut on November 17th 2014. Read More

Hyundai shocks with the Santa Cruz Crossover Truck Concept

Hyundai has revealed the absolutely left field Santa Cruz Crossover Truck Concept at the North American International Auto Show held in Detroit. The concept has born with the growing demands of a specific trend Hyundai classifies as ‘Modern Urbanisation’. The trend being followed all over the world involves young adults with a hunger to do a lot more with their cars, and just not commute. The Santa Cruz Crossover Truck Concept focuses on the expression, efficiency and manoeuvrability aspect of vehicles. Read More

550 hp Acura NSX makes world premiere at 2015 Detroit Auto Show

After years of teasers and lapping the tracks, Honda has taken the covers off the production version of its new supercar, Acura NSX at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. The next gen NSX makes its debut twenty-five years after the first NSX came into the market. The new Acura NSX is powered by a twin-turbocharged V6 engine with a 9-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) and three-electric motor Sport Hybrid system that produces over 550 hp. Developed and produced in the U.S., the new NSX will be available for custom orders starting in the summer, with deliveries expected later in the year. Read More

#2015DetroitAutoShow: Meet The New Ford GT - Legend Is Back!

Ford has revived the legendary GT nameplate again at the ongoing 2015 NAIAS - North American-International-Auto-Show aka the Detroit Auto Show. The new GT retains the iconic curves of its predecessor, subtly in a modern way and its production is entitled to kickstart by 2016. Read More

#2015DetroitAutoShow: Mercedes-Benz Showcases C350 Plug-in Hybrid

Mercedes-Benz has showcased the C350 Plug-in Hybrid at the ongoing Detroit Auto Show. The automaker has already revealed the bigger sister S500 Plug-in Hybrid which houses a potent V6 engine while C350 Plug-in Hybrid carries 2.0-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine coupled to electric motor. Read More

Infiniti Q60 Concept makes Detroit Auto show debut with new twin-turbo V6

Infiniti has showcased its future two-door sports coupe in the form of Infiniti Q60 Concept that will make its world premiere at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show this week. The Q60 Concept points to another great looking car featuring bold design, swooping lines and high quality materials while the power is derived from a new generation 3.0-liter V6 engine with direct injection and twin-turbocharging. Keeping with the current trend, the Infiniti Q60 Concept also features a host of ingenious technologies to enrich the driving experience and provide an intuitive level of driving assistance where required, keeping in line with the company’s philosophy that technology should enhance the driver, not restrict them. Infiniti will launch a sports coupe model in 2016 with the Q60 Concept-influenced elements. Read More

New 2016 Chevrolet Volt gets 80-kmEV range; debut at 2015 Detroit Auto Show

Chevrolet has unveiled the all-new 2016 Volt electric car with new evolved design and extended range that offers 80 kms of EV range, better efficiency and faster too. The 2016 Chevrolet Volt gets a new lighter 18.4 kWh battery and uses 192 cells (96 fewer than current generation) resulting in a weight reduction of 9.8 kgs. The new Volt’s design is inspired by the toned physiques of athletes and natural shapes of wind-swept sands and includes new features such as active grille shutters. Inside, the Volt gets blue ambient lighting, signature dual digital color displays - an eight-inch-diagonal reconfigurable screen in the instrument cluster to relay driver information and another eight-inch-diagonal touch screen in the center of the instrument panel for the Chevrolet MyLink system. Read More

#2015DetroitAutoShow: Volkswagen Unveils Cross Coupe GTE

C has revealed the Cross Coupe GTE concept a little ahead of the upcoming 2015 North American International Auto Show aka Detroit Auto Show; one of the biggest motor shows in the world, across the Atlantic! Read More

Mercedes AMG Reveals GLE63 S Coupe

After revealing a teaser video of GLE63 AMG, the Affalterbach based manufacturer, Mercedes AMG has unveiled a more potent GLE63 S Coupe. The car houses AMG’s 5.5-liter V8 Bi-turbo engine good enough to churn a max output of 577 hp at 5,500 rpm with peak torque of 760 Nm at 1,750-5,250 rpm. To further enhance the driving pleasure, Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S Coupe also features company’s All-Wheel-Drive 4MATIC system. Read More

Jaguar's first SUV to be called F-Pace

Jaguar’s next addition to its current product portfolio, its first-ever Sports Utility Vehicle, is destined to be called the 'F-Pace.' Confirmed to arrive in 2016, the SUV will be based on the C-X17 concept car displayed at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, and its name F-Pace signifies a close relation with their F-Type sports car as well as brand's famous 'Grace, Pace, Space' slogan. Read More

Sales, Figures and Price Hike

December Passenger Cars Sales Analysis

After a small recovery in November, December month sales of passenger cars in India too were good but not great. The main reason can be attributed to the fear of public that the excise duty cut may be withdrawn resulting in price hikes from January 2015. The fears came true and those who bought the cars in the last month of the calendar year breathed a sigh of relief. The manufacturers too were a happy group except the Americans (Ford and Chevrolet). Hatchbacks again proved to be the choice of many customers with 50% market share, followed by sedans, SUVs and MUVs in that order. Following is the detailed analysis of the passenger car sales in December 2014. Read More

Tata Motors Group witnesses 8 percent growth in global sales in December 2014

Tata Motors Group, the automotive giant has seen 8 percent growth in its global sales in the last month of 2014. The total sales including the Jaguar Land Rover stood at 85,742 units, while the cumulative sales for the year 2014 were at the downside at 7,13,530 units, a fall of 5 percent over the last fiscal. Read More

Mercedes-Benz India hikes rates up to 4%

Mercedes-Benz India has announced a price hike of up to 4% across its entire model range. The price hike will be effective from 22nd January, 2015 and the company has stated that the end of the excise duty cut on 31-December, 2014 was instrumental in the price revision. Mercedes-Benz has also announced that under the company’s STAR Agility Finance scheme, customers can avail an unmatched interest rate of 9.99% for the new cars. Read More

Lamborghini Sold 2,530 units in 2014

Lamborghini, the sports carmaker witnessed an increase in its worldwide sales for the fourth consecutive year. The automaker sold a total of 2,530 units in 2014 compared to 2,121 units in 2013, thereby registering a positive growth of 19 percent. Read More

Volkswagen passenger cars cross six million sales for first time in 2014

Volkswagen sold over 6.12 million vehicles to customers from January to December 2014, crossing the 6 million mark for the first time. China came out as Volkswagen’s biggest market with 2.76 million vehicles delivered while Europe came in second with 1.68 million vehicles delivered. Read More

Volkswagen Group Delivers 10.14 Million Vehicles worldwide in 2014 for the first time!

Seem like 2014 was the year of setting records, several automakers have created new milestones when it comes to sales. On the same lines, one of the world’s largest auto conglomerations, VW has set a new record of selling more than 10 million vehicles in the last calendar year, registering a profit of 4.2 percent. Read More

Showcase and Not So Showcased

Toyota Showcases 10 seater Hiace; Launch in Mid 2015

At the 4th Bus and Special Vehicle Show, Toyota Kirloskar Motor showcased its new luxurious commuter vehicle Hiace. The car was first showcased at the last year’s auto expo where it was appreciated by visitors and seeing the favorable anticipation, the automaker has now announced that the vehicle will be launched in early second half of 2015. Read More

2015 Mahindra XUV5OO Spotted Camouflaged!

Mahindra XUV500 facelift was spotted recently and is likely to launch around mid this year. According to the spy shots, the SUV is coming with aesthetic upgrades while mechanical changes in terms of automatic transmission are expected to be on cards. Read More

Road Test

Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class: First Drive

Mercedes-Benz had a great 2014 and it looks like they are hell-bent on making 2015 even better. The much awaited CLS-Class has arrived early in the year with the launch due soon. We take it for a spin to tell you what to expect! Read More

Features

Porsche 918 Spyder: Manufacturing the masterpiece

The Porsche 918 Spyder is nothing less than a revolution when it comes to its advanced hybrid propulsion system or astonishing aerodynamic performance. Pushing out 887bhp of massive power is itself bound to make you get weak knees. Its V8 sports engine is combined with two electric drive motors, hence the hybrid. But equally are the manufacturing processes involved in creating this immaculately designed specialised sports car of the future. The manufacturing plant, which is spread across 4000 square metre, employees 100 selected people who assemble the vehicle by hand. Read More

Quarter Mile Rush!

The Amby Valley airstrip played host to the third installment of Valley Run, the annual drag racing event that brings together the fastest and the lightest from all corners of the country. Here’s our report! Read More

Auto Guide

Five things every lady driver should know

Women is general are often considered bad drivers and it is believed they seldom understand things that go under a car’s hood. Though I agree with the former to an extent, I totally believe the latter is about practice and using one’s curiosity and logic. Often there are occasions when a woman may need to open the bonnet to check how things are under the hood, and knowing what to check certainly helps in case you’re ever stranded alone or need a quick fix. We bring to you five things every woman driver must know how to do on her car. Not only will it make you more confident about yourself, it will also silence the critics over your working knowledge of a car. Some of these fixes will require you to open the bonnet, while some will not. We’re going to skip the part about how to open the bonnet since that’s the most basic and everyone (hopefully) knows how to do that. Here goes… Read More

How to sell your used car in India?

We at CarDekho have been connecting used car buyers to sellers and vice versa for quite a long time now. After listing down lakhs of used cars till now and matching the right dots w.r.t finding the right buyers for them. We have gone ahead to devise easy steps for our audiences on 'How to sell your used car in India'. After crunching our used car data and consulting with used car buyers in the country, we have come up with an easy guide to help you sell your car quicker and faster. Read More