BMW 3 Series GT Facelift Launched at Rs 43.30 lakhs; Gets New Petrol Mill

BMW India has launched the new 3 series GT in India at a sticker price of Rs 43.30 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). Available in petrol as well as diesel, the car gains only slight visual updates. The petrol mill too is a new engine not seen previously in any Bimmer sold in India. BMW’s expansion plans … Read more

Vehicle Registrations Hit 1.96 crores in 2015; Is Public Transport the Solution?

Ever wondered how many vehicles were registered last year? 1.96 crores! Yes, that my friend is a huge number. Want to guess where the number stood in the early 90s? Less than 10 lakhs a year. The rising income capacity of urban middle class and the chain reaction of ever increasing options has been a … Read more

Automatic Transmissions to Constitute 15% of New Car Sales in 2020

In a price-conscious Indian market, manual transmissions have been ruling the roost. Yes, in comparison to the previous decade, the market share of automatic transmissions have increased. Things though are still in a very nascent stage. However, folks at ICRA approximately 15 percent of new car sales will have automatic gearbox by 2020. While 90 … Read more

Supreme Court Lifts Diesel Ban; 1% Environment Cess Announced

The Supreme Court today has finally revoked the ban it had placed on registration of diesel vehicles with an engine displacement greater than 2,000 cc in NCR. Ever since the ban was placed in December 2015, manufacturers like Tata and Mercedes have been facing a tough time because of lack of slightly smaller engines. Mahindra, … Read more

How About an i8 with 750 Horses? Yes Please!

BMW took the breath out of me when they first brought the i8 in the concept form to Delhi. Almost half a decade after that, the Germans are working on its second generation model. Well, there is still some time to see something concrete but reports are coming in claiming some incredible output figures. The … Read more