Taxi hailing app Ola has introduced electric-rickshaws (E-rickshaws) on its mobile app, enabling mobility in smaller towns and cities. 
The E-rickshaws were launched under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Stand-Up India initiative, which is focussed on promoting entrepreneurship. The rickshaws will be deployed across Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Faridabad and Ghaziabad in collaboration with the NGO Bhartiya Micro Credit (BMC), which aids financial needs of e-rickshaw drivers. 
"The e-rickshaws will be given to SC/ST and women entrepreneurs," the Prime Minister said in his address, after flagging of the E-rickshaws. 
The scheme was launched after the government made it mandatory for e-rickshaws to follow certain regulations, including being confined to certain roads in the capital.
A total of 5,100 e-rickshaws were flagged off at an event held in Noida. This will be further scaled up in the coming months to more small towns and Tier 3 cities across the country. 
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The Manesar-Palwal section of the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway was inaugurated on Tuesday by Nitin Gadkari, the union minister of road transport and highways.
According to Gadkari, the project had been languishing for several years. However the Centre and the Haryana Government resolved the issues plaguing it and the 52.33 km long section of the expressway has been completed in a record time of 11 months. 
The Eastern and Western Peripheral Expressways are targeted for completion within 400 days from the start of the project, said Gadkari. Once the two peripheral expressways are ready, traffic congestion in Delhi will come down by 50 per cent, pollution levels will be reduced and the farmers, traders and the people of the region as a whole will benefit due to better connectivity. 
The Manesar-Palwal section of the Expressway has been built at a cost of Rs 457.81crore. It is an access controlled, six-lane, divided road with 1.5 metre wide paved shoulder on each side. It intersects .

Manesar-Palwal section of KMP Expressway inaugurated by Gadkari

The first India 4x4 Week will be held in Goa from July 22 to 24. It will feature a number of activities including displays, test tracks, off-road tracks and trails, RFC India Season 3 and other competitions, contests, interactions, information and entertainment sessions.
According to Cougar Motorsport, which is organising the event, it will be India’s largest convention focused exclusively on vehicles with 4WD capability, their owners and everyone with an interest in the same. 
Started in April 2009, Cougar Motorsport has successfully conceptualised and executed 78 events including off-road events for Land Rover, Mitsubishi, Tata Motors, Renault and Audi. Cougar Motorsport also organises RFC India, the Indian chapter of the Rainforest Challenge of Malaysia, which is counted among the top ten toughest motor races in the world.
The India 4x4 event will be hosted at the IT Habitat at Dona Paula. The Boulevard will host a number of displays from leading 4X4 vehicle manufacturers, off-road 

India 4x4 Week to be held in Goa from July 22 to 24

Manesar-Palwar section of KMP Expressway inaugurated by Gadkari

French automaker Renault plans to launch at least one new model in India every year over the next few years. The company sold 12,424 units in March.
According to Sumit Sawhney, country CEO and managing director, Renault India Operations, the company is keen to introduce the right products at the right time in the country. Renault plans to launch one litre and AMT versions of its popular Kwid in India.
The French carmaker was hoping to achieve a market share of five per cent by 2017, but looking at the huge demand for its models, Sawhney expects to reach the target by the end of this year.
The company sold 29,289 cars during the first three months of 2016, a 157 per cent growth over the same period in 2015. India is today among the top five markets for Renault globally, said Sawhney.
The fully-owned subsidiary of Renault S.A.S. France currently offers seven models in the Indian market – the premium sedan Fluence, the luxury SUV Koleos, the premium compact car Pulse, the segment-breaker 

Renault plans to launch at least one new model every year in India

Hyundai Motors on Tuesday released ‘Drive Mein Junoon,’ an innovative music video featuring musicians Arijit Singh and Clinton Cerejo and its Elite i20.
‘Drive Mein Junoon’ is a unique song composed from 118 sounds derived exclusively from the Elite i20, all of which were recorded in a single day. The sounds include the sound of wipers, pulling of the hand brake, turning the indicator on and off, seat belt warning sound, opening and shutting of door and windows, engine revving etc. 
It does not feature any musical instruments but captures the essence of creation and exemplifies Hyundai’s commitment to promote various facets of music through extraordinary initiatives by New Thinking New Possibilities.
“Hyundai Motor India is a youth centric brand and under its modern premium brand direction celebrates the success of the Elite i20, a car that embodies the spirit of Indian youth,” said YK Koo, managing director and CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. “We believe that art, culture and music are 

Hyundai releases \'Drive Mein Junoon\' music video

Toyota Connected, Inc is being launched by the Japanese auto major to serve as a data science hub for its global operations and to support a broad range of consumer, business and government facing initiatives.
“Toyota Connected will help free our customers from the tyranny of technology,” said Zack Hicks, CEO, Toyota Connected and CIO, Toyota Motor North America. “It will make lives easier and help us to return to our humanity. From telematics services that learn from your habits and preferences, to use-based insurance pricing models that respond to actual driving patterns, to connected vehicle networks that can share road condition and traffic information, our goal is to deliver services that make lives easier.”
The new venture will significantly expand the company’s capabilities in the fields of data management and data services development. The launch builds on Toyota’s global vision of a future of mobility that is clean, safe and convenient. 
The company will leverage the power of 

Toyota launches new firm to \'free customers from tyranny of technology\'

Toyota launches new firm to 'free customers from tyranny of technology'

Google announced on Tuesday that its Android Auto service will be available in India and 17 other countries. Introduced last year, the Android Auto allows the in-dash entertainment system of a car to stream music, relay messages and calls and offer provide directions.
The app automatically provides useful information and organises it into simple cards that appear when they are needed. These include Google Maps (with free voice-guided navigation, live traffic information and lane guidance), Google Play Music, access to phone calls and text messages, and several apps.
“Android Auto was designed with safety in mind,” says a Google statement. “With a simple and intuitive interface, integrated steering wheel controls, and powerful new voice actions, it's designed to minimise distraction so you can stay focused on the road.”
To use the app, one needs an Android Auto compatible vehicle or aftermarket radio and an Android phone running 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher. When you connect your Android ..

Android Auto app now available in India

About 200 motorsport enthusiasts are participating in the Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm rally, which was flagged off from the Great India Place Mall, Noida, on Sunday.
Covering a total of 2,000 km, the rally will steer through the sand dunes and rocky terrains of Hanumanagarh, Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur in Rajasthan. The last leg of the rally will conclude in the sandy expanse of Jodhpur on April 10 with a prize distribution ceremony.
The 14th edition of the Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm has seen the highest ever participation by enthusiasts this year, proving the growing popularity of motorsports in the country. The rallyists come from various cities across India including Jaipur, Mumbai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Chandigarh and Bangalore.
Vitara Brezza, the newly launched compact urban SUV from Maruti Suzuki will be seen cruising through the rally route.
“The Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm rally is a true test of endurance, as it pushes man and machine to extreme limits as they navigate across the .

Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm rally takes off from Noida

There is another hike in petrol price as now a litre costs INR 61. 87 for a litre. The increase has been of INR 2.

Petrol prices increase by INR 2 19 and diesel by 98p

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Tata Tiago will be launched on the 6th of April.  This is the companys all new hatchback. See our video review of the Tata Tiago.

Tata Tiago launch on 6th of April  see our video review

Tata Motors has announced “a set of stupendous records” in an 18-day, non-stop high-speed drive with its three cars – Zest, Bolt and the upcoming Tiago – on the 4.2 km long National Centre of Automotive Testing high-speed test track at the Vehicle Research & Development Establishment facility in Ahmednagar.
The new generation cars underwent the ultimate endurance run in scorching temperatures for the GearedForGreat Challenge and achieved multiple record-breaking distances culminating at 50,000km each with an average speed of around 120 kmph, succesfully clocking 360 records in a single event.
“We are thrilled to have successfully achieved the 50,000km milestone,” said Mayank Pareek, president, passenger vehicle business unit, Tata Motors. “This indubitably showcases the technology and robustness of our new cars. The Geared for Great challenge offered us a tremendous platform to display our commitment to bring exciting, high-performance, category defining cars to our customers”. ...

Tata Motors showcases robustness of Zest, Bolt and Tiago

About 22,000 electric vehicles were sold in India in fiscal 2015-16, a 37.5 per cent growth over the previous financial year, according to the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV).
“We are quite delighted at the growing numbers, which reflects increased awareness among commuters and the fact that people are seeing a good value proposition in EVs, said Sohinder Gill, director corporate affairs, SMEV. This is the first time that sales of EVs has grown over the last four years.
However, a mere 2,000 of these vehicles were four-wheelers and the rest were two- or three-wheelers. The Indian government, under its National Electric Mobility Mission Plan 2020 and Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles has ambitious plans of the market expanding for EVs to expand to six million units by 2020.
“It would be tough to achieve the target unless ground level infrastructural deficiencies were removed and credit facilities eased for buying green vehicles,” said the SMEV. 

Sales of electric vehicles grew by 37.5 per cent in 2015-16

Mahindra & Mahindra launched its latest SUV, the NuvoSport, on Monday. The NuvoSport is available at Mahindra dealerships across India and is being sold at Rs. 7.35 lakhs (ex-showroom Thane for N4 variant).
Key highlights of the new model include its autoSHIFT (AMT) technology, the same New Generation Platform as Scorpio, a 1.5-litre mHawk100 diesel engine that delivers 74.6 kW (100 bhp) of power and best in class torque of 240 Nm, flexible 5+2 seating, a unique adjustable and reclining 2nd row, plush dual tone interiors, faux leather upholstery, 15.75cm (6.2") Touchscreen Infotainment System, ABS with EBD and dual airbags available right from the base variant as optional and standard from the mid variant.
“Mahindra enjoys leadership position in the Indian SUV market,” said Pravin Shah, president and chief executive, Mahindra & Mahindra. “We are committed to retaining this leadership through a class-leading product portfolio, which we offer for meeting the entire spectrum of ...

Mahindra launches NuvoSport, priced at Rs 7.35 lakh

Increased acceptance of the Camry Hybrid has seen sales of Toyota Camry jump by a massive 46 per cent in fiscal 2015-16, as against the figure for the previous financial year.
Toyota India has attributed more than 90 per cent this growth to the increasing acceptance of the hybrid model in India. 
“The success of Camry hybrid indicates the willingness of the market to accept alternative fuel technology like hybrid which not only benefits the environment but also conserves fuel,” said N. Raja, director and senior vice-president, sales and marketing, Toyota Kirlsokar Motors. “We would like to thank the government who has encouraged our efforts to promote hybrid technology in India.”
The VAT reduction by the Delhi government in its recent budget would give further impetus to the growth of hybrid vehicles in India, he added. “A reduction in import duty will further encourage manufacturers to import hybrid cars in India through the CBU route, which will therefore encourage more customers to 

Toyota Camry sees 46 per cent jump in sales in 2015-16

Mahindra Two Wheelers has launched its flagship motorcycle ‘Mojo’ across 11 states in India, as part of the second phase of its nationwide launch. Mojo has set new benchmarks in styling, performance, and riding quality ever since it hit Indian roads in October last year. 
“The Mojo is one of the most exciting products from the Mahindra Two Wheelers stable,” said Vinod Sahay, chief operating officer, Mahindra Two Wheelers. “Taking this sentiment forward, the bike will now be available across 14 states and 34 dealerships, thus making it possible for more consumers to have access to a superior touring bike.”
To further enhance the engagement between Mojo owners, the company is creating communities in cities where it is launched. The Mojo Tribe will provide a platform for Mojo owners to share their riding experiences and plan similar trails with fellow members. Owners can also share live updates via the exclusive Mojo Tribe Mobile App, he added.
This 295cc motorcycle has a liquid cooled, .

Mahindra launches Mojo across 11 states in India

Delhi-based company Promto has launched the city's first ever eco-friendly two-wheeler electric bike-taxi service in the national capital to address the gap of last mile connectivity for local commuters.
In the first phase, Promto has deployed a fleet of 20 battery operated bikes, which will be available from Connaught Place to give rides within a radius of five km with a minimal charge of Rs. 5 per km.
The ambitious team of four at Promto - Nikhil Malik, Karan Chadha, Pawneesh Rampal and Romesh Kumar - decided to roll out a greener way of tackling Delhi's ongoing war against air pollution through battery operated bikes equipped with in-built GPS systems, verified and well-mannered drivers as and when required.
Commenting on the launch, Nikhil Malik, promoter of Promto said: "As the capital is heading towards its second phase of odd-even rule among numerous other initiatives  of tackling pollution, we have come up with our eco-friendly take of curbing pollution."
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Promto launches first electric bike-taxi service in Delhi 

Maruti Suzuki dispatched 5,563 units of its new compact SUV Vitara Brezza in March, according to reports. The company, which commenced bookings for the SUV on March 8, began the deliveries only on March 25.
Priced at Rs. 6.99 lakh, Vitara Brezza is a competition to the likes of Renault Duster and Ford EcoSport.
Maruti Suzuki had initially planned production of 80,000 units per year, but later increased it to 100,000 units owing to the strong reception the model got at the Auto Expo 2016, it is reported.
Powered by a 1.3 litre diesel engine, Brezza's claimed fuel efficiency of 24.3 kms makes it the most fuel efficient SUV in the country. 
The four-cylinder engine produces 89bhp of max power at 4000rpm and a torque of 200Nm at 1750rpm.
Maruti plans to launch two new models, Ignis and Baleno RS, in the festival period of 2016 as it looks to carry forward the momentum from FY16 with a double-digit growth in FY17.
The company, which posted its highest-ever total sales at 14.29 lakh units ..

Maruti dispatches over 5,500 units of Vitara Brezza in March

Renault Duster

Renault Duster: More than a facelift

The Duster just got smarter, safer and automatic

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Tesla Motors, which unveiled its relatively lower-priced Model 3 sedan near Los Angeles on Thursday, plans to launch the vehicle in India as well.
“Adding several more countries to Model 3 order page tonight,” tweeted Elon Musk, CEO, Tesla Motors. “Check for details, but will include India, Brazil, SA, SK, NZ, Sing & Ireland.” 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had visited the Tesla Motors headquarters near San Francisco last September. Modi was keen to find out about the company’s compact battery system, the Powerwall, which is used to store solar energy. Modi and Musk also discussed the future of renewable energy and how India is one of the largest markets in the world.
The Model 3 is priced at $35,000 and the vehicle will go into production only next year. According to the company, more than 130,000 people have ordered the car. In fact, Tesla enthusiasts had camped overnight outside its stores across California with their deposit money.
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Tesla\'s Model 3 to be introduced in India: Elon Musk

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