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Renault Duster sold in India scores zero in Global NCAP tests

The mid-range Renault Duster model however scored a decent 3 star rating in the Global NCAP tests.

Government's green plan aims to electrify majority of vehicles in India by 2032

The plan would also mark a radical response by India as it looks to cut its oil import bill to half by 2030 and reduce emissions as part of its commitment to the Paris climate treaty.

Royal Enfield could buy Volkswagen's Ducati: Report

While earlier reported lined up a number of potential buyers from India's Hero to British sports car maker Aston Martin, a new report hints that Royal Enfield may be the best suitor for Ducati.

Nissan's low-tech solution for distracted driving is 180-years old, but effective

Nissan calls it the Signal Shield concept and it basically offers the equivalent of a Faraday cage right into the arm rest of the device.

Facebook partners with Bharti Airtel to roll out 20,000 Express Wi-Fi hotspots in India

Facebook has rolled out in India, its 'Express Wi-Fi' service that offers Internet facility through public hotspots to users in rural parts of the country.

Euro 4 compliant 2017 Jawa 350 4-stroke launched in Czech Republic

The Jawa 350 OHC however, is only styled to take advantage of that nostalgic feeling, but comes with modern-day conveniences.

Toyota launches Innova Touring Sports Edition priced at Rs 17.79 lakhs

Toyota is celebrating the first anniversary of its popular MPV and has announced the all new Innova Touring Sports Edition.

Suzuki launches the 2017 GSX-R1000 and GSX-R1000R in India, prices start at Rs 19 lakh

Both the GSX-R1000 and R1000R are said to be the lightest Suzuki GSX-R bikes ever made.

Renault Duster petrol CVT variant launched at Rs 10.32 lakh

Renault also introduced an updated version of the petrol powered six-speed manual transmission of the SUV.

Isro successfully demonstrates a solar electric hybrid car

Isro will now work on indigenous Lithium Ion fuel cells, super capacitors and an electric motor.

Volkswagen T-Roc compact SUV teased in official video

While the concept was a 2 door model, the Volkswagen T-Roc featured in the video is a four door.

TVS Akula 310 production model spy images leaked

Based on the BMW G310R, the new 300cc TVS bike is expected to launch in India this year.

Anti-collision system called 'Roads That Honk' could help in reducing road accidents

Roads That Honk its a one of a kind system where smart poles warn vehicles on both sides with the help of horns.

An Apple self-driving car has been spotted in California, and it's built from off-the-shelf parts

It's now two weeks since the permission to test self-driving cars was granted and, finally, an Apple-powered self-driving car takes to the streets

New Volvo XC60 enters production phase in Sweden, expected to reach India by next year

Showcased recently at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, the new XC60 is the fourth model to be based on Volvo's SPA (Scalable Platform Architecture) platform.

Skoda Kodiaq gets listed on manufacturer's India website; launch expected soon

Skoda India has listed its Skoda Kodiaq with the words "En Route" at the bottom, hinting that the launch is near.

Govt’s planned policy push for electric vehicles is a good one; but will see a lot of speed breakers

Everyone wants a dependable car. In India, this dependency is fuelled by the tens of thousands of fuel stations; so where are those electric charging stations?

Volkswagen Tiguan expected to arrive in India next month, will arrive in two variants

Volkswagen could launch the new Tiguan next month as pre-orders for the new SUV have begun in New Delhi.

Limited edition Volkswagen Polo GT Sport launched in India

The new Polo GT Sport is a limited edition model which will be available in India for Rs 20,000 more than the ex-showroom price of the regular version which means it will cost somewhere around Rs 8.7 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi).

Maruti showcases the all new Dzire in India, to go on sale next month

The new Maruti Suzuki Dzire will be officially launched on 16 May and bookings will begin from first week of May.

Volkswagen sentenced to three years' probation and independent oversight in diesel scandal

A federal judge in Detroit on Friday sentenced Volkswagen AG to three years' probation and independent oversight for the German automaker's diesel emissions scandal

2017 Skoda Octavia facelift spotted testing sans camouflage in India

Going by the spy shot, the India-spec 2017 Skoda Octavia model seems to have borrowed heavily from the global model.

Ford announces Sports Edition variants of the Figo and Figo Aspire at Rs 6.31 lakhs onwards

The new Ford Figo Sports Edition mostly comes with cosmetic changes while the engine remains the same.

Production version of Tata Nexon spied, expect it to launch later this year

The Tata Nexon was showcased at the Geneva International Motor Show last month and is expected to launch in India this year.

Volvo S60 Polestar launched at an introductory price of Rs 52.5 lakh

Swedish auto major Volvo Cars on Friday launched its performance oriented sedan Volvo S60 Polestar at an introductory price of Rs 52.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Jaguar F-Type Ingenium petrol is its most powerful four-cylinder ever

Yes, that's a Jaguar F-Type with a 4-cylinder inline that's built with efficiency in mind.

Maruti Suzuki expected to launch new Swift Dzire next month in India

The next-gen Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire is expected to launch next month in India.

Street lethal: 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon unveiled with 808HP, 0-60MPH in 2.1 seconds

The barely street-legal Dodge Challenger Demon goes on sale in fall and has even broken the record for the world's fastest quarter-mile in a production car.

Mahindra and Zoomcar team up with plans to introduce electric vehicles for shared mobility in India

According to the deal, consumers will be able to buy the new Mahindra all electric vehicle, e2oPlus on ZAP, the shared mobility platform by Zoomcar.