Ishaan Rastogi works as a Sub-Editor for NDTV Car and Bike where he creates content for the website. A qualified automotive engineer with a penchant for writing, he completed his Bachelors in Engineering from Loughborough University in England in 2012 and has been working in India ever since. Although obsessed with cars, Ishaan also enjoys playing the guitar and is an avid traveller with a weak spot for long drives. His core interests include writing, all things automotive, and industrial and creative design. Besides writing, he also has a keen eye for fresh ideas and aspires to start his own business.
Images of the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Ignis' brochure have surfaced on the internet giving us a hint as to what to expect from the subcompact SUV. The car will be unveiled in India at the upcoming Delhi Auto Expo and is expected to launch during the 2016 festive season.
With the recent launch of the swanky 2016 Ford Endeavour following the Chevrolet Trailblazer's 2015 debut, Toyota's stranglehold on the premium SUV segment in India with the Fortuner may be challenged. The updated Fortuner will arrive in 2017 and is likely to be followed by the new-look Mitsubishi Pajero Sport.
A US-based study has shown that the odd-even scheme resulted in an 18% drop in pollutants in the national capital when compared with surrounding NCR townships like Gurgaon, Faridabad and Noida where the scheme was not applied.
Based on the latest wind tunnel data, Head of Team Williams, Pat Symonds, says he is 'reasonably optimistic' about the upcoming Formula 1 race calendar.
Delhi government is planning to introduce the 2nd phase of the odd-even scheme sometime after the culmination of CBSE board examinations in March-April. Contrary to initial reports, 2-wheelers are expected to continue being exempt from the car-rationing policy.
Judging by the information received so far, it's clear to see that a subcompact SUV theme emerging for the expo. Here's a look at 5 subcompact SUVs that will grace the Indian car-market in 2016.
2016 Budget may include an end of life policy for cars whereby customers looking to buy new vehicles will be able to enjoy a rebate of at least 50 per cent in excise duty if they surrender their old polluting vehicles.
The Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid has been launched in Korea in its gasoline/electric hybrid (HEV) form although the company has confirmed that it will be offered with 2 other powertrain options in the future, namely a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant and a fully electric (EV) variant.
The government will stand by its decision of bringing forward the date of implementation of BS-VI norms. Despite its concerns, the auto industry has agreed to comply but only if certain assurances are made by the government to help ensure that the technology does not fail.
Mercedes-Benz will soon be rebranding all its AMG Sport variants. AMG Sport was created to slot in between standard luxury versions and full-blooded AMG versions. The AMG Sport range will instead come bearing AMG 43 badging much like how the more powerful AMGs bear 63 badging.
After having completed 11 days of the odd-even scheme, the Society of Indian Automotive Manufacturers (SIAM) has stated that despite significantly alleviating traffic congestion, the effects of the formula on air pollution are as yet unknown.
Passenger car sales in the country went up by 12.87 per cent in December, 2015 as compared to the year before. However two-wheeler sales dropped by 3.10 per cent.
For the first time in its 89-year history, Volvo Cars has achieved the momentous milestone of having crossed the half a million mark in terms of number of vehicles sold in a single year.
Japanese carmaker Honda, will attempt to challenge BMW and Audi in a highly competitive segment by launching a sub-compact SUV crossover under its 'Acura' luxury sub-brand. This new vehicle is not only a part of a broader makeover planned for Honda, but could in fact help with the survival of the Acura brand.
The New Mercedes-Benz E-Class has become the world's first standard production car to have been granted a test license for researching self-driving technology on Nevada's public roads.
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has released a sketch of its upcoming Vitara Brezza compact SUV. The car will be showcased at the 2016 Delhi Auto Expo set to be held in February and will be launched a few weeks after the event.
At the on-going Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, automotive systems expert Bosch has showcased a revolutionary touchscreen display system that uses haptic feedback to simulate the feel of real buttons.
At the on-going 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Chinese UAV manufacturer Ehang has showcased its near production ready, single-seater drone called the Ehang 184 Autonomous Aerial Vehicle.
A solitary Ford Kuga SUV has been brought to India for R&D purposes. As yet, no plans to launch the car in India have been announced by the company. If launched in India, the Ford Kuga will likely sit between the EcoSport and new Endeavour in the company's SUV portfolio.
Italian supercar manufacturer, Pagani, has released a teaser image of the Huayra BC hypercar. Judging by the image, it seems like the new car has been designed keeping the racetrack in mind and is expected to arrive before the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
