Rolls Royce Cullinan, Brand’s First SUV, Launched

Rolls Royce Cullinan to come powered by a V12 563HP petrol engine… Looking at the interest towards SUVs the world over, luxury car manufacturers have also started moving away from their comfort zone of sedans & sports cars and developing luxury versions of SUVs. Acting on these lines, Rolls Royce has launched the Cullinan, a … 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

Rolls Royce Dawn Launched in India for Rs 6.25 crores

The Rolls Royce Dawn managed to take everyone’s breath away when it was first showcased just ahead of the Frankfurt Motor Show. This seductive drophead convertible is now available in India for a price tag of just Rs 6.25 crores (ex-showroom). Yes, get ready to rob that bank! Rolls Royce in India has been trying … Read more