Out of all the episodes from its 14 years on air, “Mythbusters” co-host Adam Savage’s favorite result is the 2009 golf ball car experiment. This automotive experiment required the team to cover a fourth-generation Ford Taurus in hundreds of pounds of clay and carve dimples into its surface to see if it would improve the Taurus’ … Read more
Maruti Suzuki India announced a price reduction for various models on Saturday in its Auto Gear Shift (AGS) lineup.The company revealed the price reduction through an official statement, noting that the reduction applies to several of its models. These include the Alto K10, S-Presso, Celerio, Wagon-R, Swift, Dzire, Baleno, Fronx, and Ignis. The price cut … Read more
Oil prices were in a holding pattern in early Asian trading on Monday as markets awaited an OPEC+ meeting on June 2 where producers are expected to discuss maintaining voluntary output cuts for the rest of the year. The Brent crude July contract inched up 11 cents to $82.23 a barrel by 0036 GMT. The … Read more
For regular people, fuel economy is one of the most important factors when it comes to deciding what new car to buy, right up there with price, reliability and whether or not Apple CarPlay is available. And it makes sense. If one car gets 20 mpg and the other gets 25 mpg, fueling the latter … Read more
Hisashi Takeuchi, MD & CEO, Maruti Suzuki, says: We are also focusing on SUVs and introduced a series of SUVs last year. But this year, we have to revamp this hatchback also because we cannot keep the same model for such a long time.” On launching a premium hatchback in times of SUVsHisashi Takeuchi: This … Read more
May 10, 2024, 09:23:33 AM IST 1/6 Maruti launches new Swift: Pricing Maruti Suzuki has introduced the fourth-generation Swift, known as the “Epic” new Swift 2024, in India, starting at a base price of Rs 6.49 lakh and reaching up to Rs 9.64 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). This launch includes the option for customers to subscribe … Read more
Mahindra & Mahindra is gearing up to launch the much-anticipated Mahindra XUV 3XO, a compact SUV and facelifted version of the popular XUV 300, in the Indian market tomorrow, April 29, 2024. The new model promises exciting updates in design, features, and safety enhancements. Here’s a sneak peek at what to expect from the latest … Read more
As bulky SUVs fast-replace nimble hatchbacks on Indian roads, there are concerns over emissions and fuel efficiency that are majorly impacted bys the car weight. However, carmakers are increasingly using lightweight materials such as high strength steels and aluminium alloys to make these monsters as light as they can. “Increase in weight of the car … Read more
Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images) The Environmental Protection Agency’s annual report on automotive trends in the United States illustrates a strange landscape. At a nationwide average of 26 miles per gallon, fuel economy has never been better. Vehicle carbon dioxide emissions are also at an all-time low. However, pickup trucks and SUVs continue to dominate … Read more
