The new year will see a line of hatchbacks (including compact SUVs) hit the Indian roads.Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com offers a peek.

There are a whopping 10 sedans slated for a launch in India this year. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com gives the lowdown.

The new 1.2 L turbocharged petrol BS6 engine, which is borrowed from the Tata Nexon, takes the petrol version of the Altroz from a mere 86PS of power to a much needed 110PS of power, finds Rajesh Karkera.

Making a debut in India with an SUV, Citroen's products in the next couple of years will clearly chart and define its destiny in what has become both a vibrant but also a daunting market for foreign entrants, says Pavan Lall.

Step on the gas and the power that propels the compact four-seater will take you by surprise as it hurtles to­wards the 80 kmph like a racing thoroughbred, never compromising any stability thanks to its rigid chassis and solid 1,600-kg kerb weight that gives it a well-planted feel along straights, corners and tricky lanes and roads, says Pavan Lall.

Citroen drives in its SUV late, but it's worth the wait, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

'Our strategy is intact and our important pillars for India -- the SUV roll-out and the focus on the cost of ownership of a car -- remain in focus'

Maruti is not an online outlier, of course; other heavyweights have rolled out similar services. But as an analyst pointed out, Maruti's all-India roll-out has significant impact given that it accounts for over half of all cars sold, reports, reports Pavan Lall.

Close to half a dozen more three-row premium mid-size models are expected to hit the road over the next two years.

Tata Motors recently announced the launch of 'Dark' edition models of the Harrier, the Nexon, the Nexon EV and its premium hatchback, the Altroz.The 'Dark' editions add a premium touch to its existing models.In 2019, Tata Motors launched the Harrier in its 'Dark' avatar to customers looking for a bold, sophisticated and stylish SUV.

Fancy your chops are a designer? Skoda Auto India has a challenge for you. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com brings us the lowdown.

Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, Porsche and Lamborghini are some marquee badges that have introduced track cars to excite hard-core customers who want to push their cars to the limit, says Pavan Lall.

The MG Motor India management is focused on scaling up and launching smaller cars to play the long game in the country, says Pavan Lall.

At a time when fuel prices across the country are going through the roof with no sign of it moderating, electric vehicles seem the likely choice for car buyers who are looking at saving fuel costs.And add to it the negligible maintenance of electric vehicles.Continuing with this revolution with their 2nd offering in the EV segment, Tata Motors now offers the 2021 Tigor EV to its customers.Tigor petrol with its style-back design has always been a stunner since its launch and it still is.

The Gurkha 2021 is built on a ground-up modular architecture platform with an all-new wider and longer body, full new interiors, a new crash-compliant, high-strength chassis, new coil spring suspension on all four wheels fine-tuned to achieve the right balance and offer the best in class ride quality on multiple surfaces -- tarmac, rough rural roads and off the road, the Pune-based company said.

Every M&M car shares a certain DNA which is rugged, with an off-roading quality and built for hard wear and tear.The XUV is all those, but also has a smoother edge for those who want city comfort now offered in competitor vehicles such as the MG Hector, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Tiguan and Tata's Harrier, says Pavan Lall.

Market leader Maruti Suzuki is putting finishing touches to its plan of finding its feet in what is being hailed as a battle of epic proportions in India's fastest-growing passenger vehicle segment, reports Arindam Majumder.

High ground clearance, a wide cabin and tall stance all mean that the Carens glides over bad roads with ease and comfort and an engine performance that is adequate in terms of the power of this vehicle, says Pavan Lall.

The final rites of renowned industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata were performed with full state honours at a central Mumbai crematorium on Thursday evening.The Mumbai police paid tribute to Tata with a gun salute.

Deep boom for those who want that extra thump above all else

The Life Note 3 has a good feature set and is reasonably priced

Compact ergonomics, good camera and sound, flagship processor make for a little powerhouse 

Equipped with advanced health and wellness sensors, the wearable continuously tracks heart rate and other vital body functions like blood oxygen and calories

These True Wireless Stereo buds are clear and comfortable but a little on the expensive side

Apple filed for trademarks in countries like US, EU, UK, and Canada, and others

The event also saw Freshcraft handing over its three versions of Tenshield to some of the startup’s first associated clients

The Kindle Scribe will ship later this year, the online retailer said Wednesday, at a price of $339

Microsoft Authenticator will continue to work on iPhone and iPad

From military-grade toughness to solar-powered stamina, this smartwatch might be a fitness warrior’s dream come true. 

With a focus on capturing a 10% market share by 2028, Thomson’s CEO, Avneet Singh Marwah, has revealed ambitious expansion plans for the brand’s speaker range, aiming to offer over 80 models within the next three years

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The rupee fell in the wake of the US election but held up better than most other Asian currencies, which were hit by a dollar rally

The joint venture company will acquire, develop, and maintain the MF Central platform, which serves as an execution-only platform for mutual fund transactions

World Meteorological Organization says big gaps exist and investments lag far behind

Aims to strengthen commodities segment, predicts market cap to double in 10 years

SDPs must demonstrate to SEBI that they have a mechanism in place to take preventive as well as curative action

Farmers who have harvested the fragrant rice are happy despite drop in prices

Investors will vote on the one-time settlement plan on Monday

The proposed changes to SEBI's definition of UPSI are aimed at increasing regulatory clarity and consistency

Thursday’s gain partially helped to retrace Wednesday’s 3% rout, when Trump’s win triggered a powerful rally in the dollar, reducing the appeal of commodities priced in the currency

The IPO is likely to be in the range of $300-350 million, sources say

Sensex, Nifty updates on November 11, 2024: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed flat in highly volatile trade on Monday as continuous FII selling, disappointing quarterly earnings and weak trends from Asian markets dented investor sentiment. After gyrating between highs and lows, benchmark Sensex eked out gains of 9.83 points or 0.01 per cent to settle at 79,496.15. The barometer gyrated 1,100.8 points between the day’s high of 80,102.14 and a low of 79,001.34. The NSE Nifty dipped marginally by 6.90 points or 0.03 per cent to 24,141.30. From the 30-share Sensex pack, Asian Paints tumbled over 8 per cent after the company on Saturday reported a 43.71 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 693.66 crore for the September quarter, impacted by soft-demand conditions, material price inflation and a decline in decorative and coatings business in the domestic market. Tata Steel, Bajaj Finance, Mahindra & Mahindra, JSW Steel, NTPC, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finserv and Larsen & Toubro were also among the laggards. However, Power Grid, HCL Technologies, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services and ICICI Bank were among the gainers.

The approved medication, therapeutically equivalent to Bausch Health’s Cardizem CD Extended-Release Capsules, is used to treat hypertension and manage chronic stable angina

The achievement comes as Mastek expands its AI capabilities, recently launching iConnix, a GenAI portfolio featuring over 120 AI assets and 4 AI platforms

The NSE Nifty dipped marginally by 6.90 points or 0.03 per cent to 24,141.30

ITI was the lowest bidder for the ₹1,537-crore Project 15 spread across Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Manipur

VC-backed companies are now looking at the euphoria in the market to list and return capital to their investors

Sun Pharma, Infosys and ICICI Bank were the top gainers on the Sensex

Rains in Maharashtra delay kharif arrivals; prices likely to drop in a fortnight