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.
The Delhi HC has asked the centre to phase out all diesel taxis from the National Capital Region by 1 March, 2016. The Court has stated that the ban on diesel taxis should be extended to all of NCR even if the Motor Vehicles Act has to be amended.
The Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen has made history by producing its 20 millionth car. The jubilee car, an S-500 Electric Plug-in Hybrid, is available to fans and employees for special occasions.
The Chennai floods have disrupted production in the automotive industrial hub located on the outskirts of the city. Chennai received an astonishing 374mm of rain on 1 December which is almost twice the average rainfall that it receives during the entire month. ASSOCHAM estimates business losses to the tune of $2.2 billion.
India is known to have some of the most dangerous roads and highways in the world.Rules are flaunted by a majority of motorists to varying degrees, which can result in life threatening or fatal accidents. Here's a list of preventative measures that you can take to ensure a safer drive.
With the 2016 Auto Expo around the corner, the world's biggest car, bike, and commercial vehicle makers will be gearing up to showcase their upcoming offerings at Asia's largest motor show. Here's a look at some of the Auto Expo's most important highlights over the years and what to expect from the upcoming event set to be held in February, 2016.
Maruti Suzuki is aiming to increase annual sales from 1.1 million to approximately 2 million units by 2020. The company will invest Rs 15,000 crore towards doubling the strength of its dealership network.
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has launched its latest social responsibility initiative in collaboration with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways called 'Safe Move - Traffic Safety Campaign.' The campaign aims to spread better road safety awareness among children.
India's leading car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced that all variants of its Celerio hatchback, including the base model, will now be offered with ABS and dual airbags.
The slick looking off-roader has been designed specifically keeping the UAE's terrain in mind but can legally be driven on-road as well. The car weighs just 950Kg and features a 3.51-litre V6 engine that delivers between 300bhp and 500bhp.
In an attempt to curb the alarming rate of rise in pollution, India's Road Transport Ministry has decided to push forwards the date of implementation of BS-VI fuel in the country from 2023 to 2021. BS-V to come by 2019.
South Korea became the only other country besides the United States to take serious action against Volkswagen AG for cheating diesel emissions tests. Volkswagen Korea has been fined an equivalent of approximately Rs 81.7 crore with over 1.25 lakh diesel cars having been recalled so far.
Tubeless tyres have been a revelation in the automotive industry as they are safer and more durable than their pneumatic equivalents. Here's a look at why tubeless technology is a huge improvement over the older tube-type tyres.
3M Car Care has unveiled a brand new range of car wraps called 'Roof Tera Mastana' with a focus on roof, bonnet and back wraps. Some of the more popular designs include stripes and dual-tone prints which are available across 84 variants of finish such as matte, gloss, satin, brushed, and carbon. Prices start at Rs 4,500.
With Mahindra XUV500 now being offered with 6-speed automatic gearbox, here's a look at how it stands up against the currently hot selling Hyundai Creta automatic.
Upon its launch in January next year, the S101 will become Mahindra's smallest offering which will compete against hatchbacks like the Hyundai Eon, Maruti Wagon R and Renault Kwid.
Tata owned British manufacturing group, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), will not be attending next year's Detroit Auto Show and will instead concentrate on other global shows. Based on their research, the company believes that its time will be better spent at shows that are more in tune with the company's marketing strategy.
Every first time car owner eventually has to face the consequence of having to bear with wear and tear of their vehicle. Two of the potential issues that could arise over time include imbalanced tyres and wheel misalignment. Here's a look at what these two issues actually mean, when they need to be addressed, and what processes are applied to resolve them.
Hyundai is reportedly in the process of re-introducing the Tucson in India. The new generation Tucson is based on Hyundai's Fluidic Sculpture (FS) 2.0 design platform and sits between the Creta and Santa Fe in the manufacturer's SUV portfolio in terms of both size and pricing.
2016 Auto Guangzhou witnessed the unveiling of the four-door BMW Concept Compact Sedan. The concept lays down the blueprints for an entry level BMW premium compact sedan which would rival the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz CLA.
The Anti-lock Braking System has now become a common feature on a lot of modern vehicles. Here's a look at the system's benefits and how it works.
