Auto Pit Cars

Soon after announcing an all-new compact SUV, Skoda Auto India continues with its product actions in 2024. In a bid to cater to increasing demand, the company will be re-introducing its flagship sedan, the Superb, t...

Tata Motors has introduced AMT in its CNG cars—a first in the industry. The company opened bookings for Tiago and Tigor iCNG AMT. By incorporating twin cylinder CNG technology to free up the much-needed boot space i...

Riding on the success of its twin cylinder technology, Tata Motors has not only refreshed its existing CNG line up with the upgraded Tiago and Tigor iCNG but also launched the brand new Punch iCNG with this technolo...

Skoda Auto India has introduced the all-new Kushaq Matte Edition. The Kushaq was the first vehicle on the Made-for-India, ready-for-the-world MQB-A0-IN platform. It debuted in July 2021.

The first 2023 round of results under Global NCAP’s more demanding crash test requirements for India were published with the Maruti Suzuki WagonR scoring one star in adult occupant protection and zero for child occu...

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has announced pricing for XUV400, its first electric SUV, unveiled on World EV Day in 2022. The all-electric SUV will be priced at Rs 15.99 lakh onward.

UK based Global Ncap has given the Mahindra Scorpio-N a five star safety rating while three popular models from Maruti Suzuki scored only a dismal one star each. The second set of results complying with Global NCAP...

The India 2.0 cars Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun from Skoda Auto Volkswagen India have been accredited with Global NCAP ratings of 5 stars, the highest in the segment. With this recognition, the Skoda Kushaq an...

Mahindra & Mahindra took the wraps off the fun and fast XUV400 electric SUV on the eve of World EV Day, for personal car buyers looking to embrace the future. Part of the Mahindra EV iconic brand XUV recently announ...

Maruti Suzuki India has launched the S-CNG variant of its iconic sporty hatchback Swift. Powered by the advanced 1.2L K-series Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine, the new Swift S-CNG delivers a peak power of 77.49PS@6000rpm ...

On the heels of a record-breaking June and H1 2022 domestic sales, Skoda Auto India has introduced a host of updates and changes to its game-changing Kushaq SUV as part of the car’s first anniversary celebrations in...

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., pioneers of the SUV segment in India, announced that their hugely successful XUV700 received the Global NCAP ‘Safer Choice’ Award for being the safest car in India.

The rush for six-seater and seven-seater SUVs is in full swing in India and the latest to enter this segment will be Jeep India, part of Stellantis India. Jeep India announced the name of their most anticipated offe...

The recently launched Mahindra XUV 700 has secured a 5-star Global NCAP rating. It has the highest combined safety score (Adult + Child) of 57.69 out of a total of 66.00, among the Indian vehicles tested so far by G...

Tata Motors has unveiled India’s first sub-compact SUV, the Tata Punch. Available in 4 distinct personas with both Manual (MT) and Automatic (AMT) transmission options along with customisation packs to match one’s d...

There’s a low rumbling in the air that grows to into an inescapable thundering sound. A moment later, the ground begins to vibrate and the Chiron Super Sport whizzes past and disappears into the horizon. The new hyp...

Hyundai Motor India has commenced bookings for its upcoming 6 and 7 Seater Premium SUV – Hyundai Alcazar. The company is accepting bookings at Hyundai dealerships and on its online car buying platform for Rs 25 000/...

Isuzu Motors India launched the BS VI compliant V-Cross variants in India. The company added an all-new model Isuzu Hi-Lander and a new V-Cross Z AT variant.

Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) has showcased the Hyundai Alcazar, its upcoming 6 and 7 seater premium SUV at the picturesque Alila Fort, Bishangarh.

The new Land Rover Defender has earned another five-star review – this time from the safety experts at Euro NCAP. Land Rover’s most capable and durable model ever has been awarded the maximum five-star rating in the...

The all-new Mahindra Thar has got a 4-star safety rating from Global NCAP. Global NCAP, a major programme of the Towards Zero Foundation, a UK based charity working internationally in support of the UN Decade of Ac...

The most capable and one of the most technologically packed Jeep models ever made – The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, has debuted in India at Rs 68.94 lakh (all-India price). Indian market gets the five-door model and deli...

Mahindra & Mahindra, announcing its theme #DrivenByPurpose at the 15th Auto Expo, displayed a wide range of EVs and related technology solutions. The vehicles were unveiled in the presence of Dr. Pawan Goenka, Manag...

Mahindra & Mahindra compact SUV, the XUV300 has been awarded the highest 5-Star Safety Rating by Global NCAP. With this global recognition, the XUV300 becomes the first Indian vehicle to score the highest points amo...

MG Motor’s first pure electric internet car, the ZS EV, has achieved the coveted Five Star Euro NCAP rating. ZS EV impressed in all areas of the Euro NCAP test, including the four key test categories: Adult Occupant...

The Bharat Stage VI ready Jeep Compass Trailhawk may not look very different from the Jeep Compass variants already available in India. But take a closer look and you will find that it’s actually cut out for some g...

GFG Style, a Turin (Italy) based company has showcased the Kangaroo Hyper-SUV at 2019 Geneva International Motor Show. The new concept car by GFG Style, a two-seater, electric hyper-SUV with 4-wheel drive and 4-whee...

ASTON MARTIN has chosen the 89th Geneva International Motor Show to complete a trio of world debuts with the Lagonda All-Terrain Concept, the mid-engined hyper car AM-RB 003 concept and the breathtaking Vanquish Vis...

MG (Morris Garages) Motor India has named their soon to be launched SUV-Hector. The SUV will be launched in the middle of this year. By the looks of it, the SUV looks strong with neat design lines. The LED DRLS wit...

The latest version of the Maruti Suzuki Swift with standard double airbags, and ISOFIX (i-size) anchorages, reached two stars in Adult Occupant Protection and two stars for Child Occupant Protection.

At the MOVE Global Mobility Summit 2018 held in New Delhi on September 7 and 8, 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the MG Motor India pavilion. The company owned by China’s SAIC Motor Corporation had display...

Euro NCAP released the safety ratings of two new cars. Both Volvo’s new small off-roader, the XC40, and the latest version of Ford’s small family car, the Focus, achieved a maximum five-star rating. The XC40 score...

It was a foggy morning in Delhi, I was behind the wheel of the swanky new Volkswagen Passat when a familiar song echoed over the radio. It was the 'Winds of Change' by the Scorpions, a song I grew up hearing. There ...

French automaker Renault has introduced the new Captur in India at a starting price of Rs. 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom India). This is an introductory price for the premium compact SUV which takes on the likes of the Hyu...

Despite the fact the government of India has stopped hand holding car makers manufacturing hybrid vehicles Maruti Suzuki has taken a brave step in putting in hybrid technology in the all-new S-Cross. The new S-Cross...

Volkswagen India has launched the Volkswagen Tiguan SUV, the much awaited premium carline based on the modern MQB platform. The vehicle is powered by a 2.0L TDI engine mated to a 7-speed automatic-DSG gearbox. the ...

The base variant of the Indian made Renault Duster has scored a rating of zero stars according to a Global NCAP test. The international organisation has been conducting a campaign '#SaferCarsForIndia' under which it...

The new Volvo S60 Polestar is a 362bhp road shearing monster which tears up the asphalt, going from 0-100kmph in just 4.7 seconds and draws its genes from Volvo's performance division - Polestar. Volvo has launch...

When we speak of Eicher, we talk about rugged trucks, buses and motorcycles. When we talk about Polaris, we recall immense off road capability. Combine both of these brands and what you get is the Multix, a versatil...

Bentley has announced its fastest and most powerful production model to date: the new Bentley Continental Supersports. The car achieves a top speed of 336 km/h and a 0-100 kmph in 3.5 seconds). This makes the new Co...

The new Lamborghini Aventador S is characterised by new aerodynamic design, redeveloped suspension, increased power and new driving dynamics. The ‘S’ is the suffix of previous enhanced Lamborghini models and defines...

Tata began work on the Hexa a few years back. They tested it over eight hundred thousand kilometers, in temperatures ranging from minus twenty degrees to upwards of fifty degrees Celsius, over three continents and v...

Cars, cameras, micro chips and miniskirts, all of them have one thing in common! They all seem to be getting smaller by the day. Thankfully, one manufacturer is not making the compact compromise. Toyota showcased th...

New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP), a non profit organisation registered in the UK, has come out with a crash test which says that cars like the Renault Kwid, Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Maruti Suzuki Eeco, Mahindra Sco...

Isuzu Motors India has announced the opening of bookings for the much-awaited Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Adventure Utility Vehicle for the price of Rs. 12.49 lakh (Ex-showroom, Chennai). The deliveries of the vehicle will...

One of the most overused terms in the automotive world is SUV. The market for compact SUVs in India has been picking up momentum ever since the country saw the launch and success of the Renault Duster. While some bi...

If you have been planning to buy a hatchback for a while but are unable to set your finger on one alternative, then let me ease your worries. The Hyundai Elite i20 is probably your best bet in today's age and date. ...

Compact SUVs seem to be the flavor of the season with almost all the big guns of the auto industry launching their own contenders. While Renault and Ford led the charge in India with the Duster and Ecosport respecti...

For the Mahindras, who have been ruling the roost in this SUV segment, it’s been one long and interesting journey. Their portfolio today consists of the Scorpio, the Bolero, the XUV 500, the KUV 100, the TUV 300 and...

The 13th edition of the Auto Expo, jointly organized by ACMA,CII, and SIAM, and accredited by OICA is expected to see the unveiling of at least 80 new vehicles. While the Components Show will be held from February 4...

Maruti Suzuki DZire diesel car now comes with an automatic option. The car now comes equipped with the Auto Gear Shift (AGS) technology. With this DZire becomes the first diesel car - and the fourth model in Maruti ...

While we Indians were fighting over odd and even number plates of cars and over the ban of diesel engines above 2000cc capacity, I took out time and visited the state of California in the US to test drive a Model S ...

Land Rover has confirmed that an all new convertible version of the Evoque is on its way to production. When the model hits the production line, it will be the world’s first ever convertible luxury compact SUV.

Mercedes-Benz India recently launched the G63 AMG ‘Crazy Colour’ Edition for around Rs. 2 crore plus (ex-showroom Delhi). The massive AMG G63 features a 5461cc V8 Petrol mill which produces 544bhp @ 5500rpm and 760N...

In India, people are slowly getting to know more about Volvo cars, and the ones who do have only one opinion of it. “It’s a great car, it’s the safest car” and that’s it. This has been quite a problem for Volvo in I...

If you have 70 lakh rupees lying around the house and you want to buy a car, but you also want to stand out a wee bit with that purchase, what can you get? Also, let’s say you desperately want a roadster and you ...

If you have seen the movie ‘The Italian Job’ you are bound to be a fan of the Mini. One of the reasons I was hitched to this movie was because it displays how agile a Mini Cooper can be. It is not just about how fas...

The executive sedan segment in India is slowly and gradually growing. This has become a major market in India as more and more car companies who didn’t see any profits in the segment have all brought out new, update...

Hyundai’s spanking new 4 S Verna sedan with its premium looks and feel is being offered at a price starting Rs 7.73 lakh for the base petrol version. The price of the diesel car has been pegged at Rs 8.94 lakh onwar...

The British Council, a division of the British High Commission, unveiled the Bloodhound SSC Show Car as part of the ‘Great Britain’ campaign on November 11, 2014 in New Delhi. The show car is meant to display UK’s c...

The worries for Nissan in India seem to have simply grown. Global NCAP Chairman Max Mosley has now written to Nissan Chairman and CEO, Carlos Ghosn, calling for an urgent withdrawal of the Datsun Go from the Indian ...

The electric Executive Tesla Model S has done exceeding well in the latest set of Euro NCAP's crash tests. The Model S received a 5-star rating from NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the U...

At 7 in the morning, on one of the most perfect days for some off-road fun, with a slight drizzle of rain and overcast skies, we found ourselves in the middle of barren forest land near the Delhi-Haryana border and ...

The Force Gurkha extreme off-roader from Force Motors will finally be available from September 2014. Customers will be able to test drive and book the off-roader across its personal vehicles dealerships at that time...

In what could be termed as a very thrilling race with a nail biting finsih, Bonnie Thomas narrowly edged past his rivals to win Race 2 of the Volkswagen Polo R Cup 2014. The race was held…Honda Cars India, now that ...

Infiniti, the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Company, is going ahead with the evaluation of the Q50 Eau Rouge high-performance vehicle and will show footage of the testing of a prototype ...

If only such a trial could be taking place in India. Toyota Motor Corporation will begin consumer trials of the “i-Road” personal mobility vehicle in the Greater Tokyo Area in Japan. The limited trials, which aim to...

There seems to be no end to new technology and innovation. And when it comes to Volvo Car Group, there are surprises galore. The company has completed a research project using magnets in the roadway to help the self...

GERMANY: The world's safest truck is now even safer: Mercedes-Benz is introducing second-generation