MINI Countryman launched in India; Deliveries to begin in June

MINI Countryman price starts from INR. 34.90 Lakhs… MINI has launched its Countryman “Sport Activity Vehicle” in India today. It will be offered in both petrol and diesel versions. There are two petrol variants on offer, i) MINI Countryman Cooper S, ii) MINI Countryman Cooper S JCW inspired. Only one diesel variant is available and … Read more

Mini Cooper S Carbon Edition Launched at Rs 39.90 lakhs; Available via Amazon!

E-commerce has taken over our lives, from books to mobiles to clothes; everything is just a few clicks away. Now we can even buy cars and bikes online. The MINI Cooper S Carbon Edition has just been added to the list for a price tag of Rs 39.90 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi)! This is the first … 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

GST: 3 Reasons Why the Tale Might Turn Sour!

Goods and Service Tax. GST. A lot has been written about the tax scheme. In case of the automotive industry it has mostly been in favour. Well who wouldn’t like the idea of a simple tax regime which is applied once where the product is actually sold. The older system, which comprised of (if i … Read more