Indian Autos blog

NDTV Profit caught up with Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn recently and the honcho spilled the beans on a low-cost electric car heading to India. Renault is working on a variety of electric models for the global markets, electrifying everything from hatchbacks to load carriers. The car that is winning them acclaim is the Leaf EV, designed from ground up to eliminate the need of a fuel pump from car ownership.  [ Read More ]

Indian Autos Blog was spot on with its report of Mercedes Benz planning to revive Maybach brand in India. On the 1st of February, Mercedes Benz India will launch the new Maybach in India. The launch of the luxury car coincides with the 125th year of Mercedes Benz in car making business. Mercedes Benz describes the new Maybach as “latest interpretation of a masterpiece: unique, individually handcrafted cars, the magnificent  [ Read More ]

First there was a Tata Ace which was basically an agrarian pick up truck meant to transport heavy goods from one place to another. Tata made ‘The Magic’ out of it by giving it a roof and a passenger compartment with some soft doors. As it turns out the product suited the need of operators and is a common sight at crowded bus stops in certain Indian cities. So Mahindra  [ Read More ]

Maruti Suzuki’s 2011 is going to be filled with action and adventure. The Kizashi sedan will be unleashed on February 2. The SX4 diesel with Fiat Multi-jet VGT is here during the end of February. The new Swift could be their third launch followed possibly by the R3 MPV, Alto 2-cylinder and the YE3 small car. Caught testing by IAB follower Rahul Kohli, the new Swift in disguise can be  [ Read More ]

We have been keenly following the development of the Euro Fiesta for the Indian Market. We have got an exclusive video just for you about the Fiesta being tested on Chennai roads. There is no doubt about the fact that the Euro Fiesta is all set to scorch the Indian streets very soon. Clearly, we are waiting for the new launch with bated breath. Ford might preview the Fiesta sedan  [ Read More ]

We have received accounts from two readers of a small camouflaged SUV testing on the GST road in Chennai over the last few weeks. The GST road leads to the Renault-Nissan JV plant at Oragadam and the same stretch is where Mahindra City is located. Indian Nissan engineers report to work there. Our first witness Ramesh has a keen eye for imported SUV’s. He is certain that the model tested  [ Read More ]

The land of the dreams – Mumbai has always captured the imagination of people all across the globe. Every Mumbaikar will admit to the fact there is absolutely no place in the world like Mumbai. The food, the people, the beaches, the sky scrapers, the climate – everything about this city is absolutely fantastic! But not so fantastic are the rickshaws that run through the heart of this city polluting  [ Read More ]

Mahindra Genio was launched today and will be available pan India in February. More data has been shared on this new 1.25 tonne capacity pickup truck that sits on the Xylo platform. The Mahindra Genio, unlike flat and boxy trucks, has an aerodynamic body, thanks to the development carried out on the Xylo. The clear lens headlamps are useful addition. The exterior finish is metallic, so it will seem somewhat  [ Read More ]