Kritika is a directionally-challenged expert in dodging the throes of adulthood. She enjoys driving in absolute silence, videos of cats being rascals, and can have entire conversations with only GIFs. Apart from automobiles, Kritika is a fan of Patrick Dempsey, all things British, and tattoos.
Jaguar has been teasing the world with previews of the all-new XE for a couple of months now. The latest detail to come out of the JLR camp is the entry-level sedan's fuel efficiency statistics. The British luxury carmaker says the Jaguar XE will deliver a fuel economy of over 75mpg, which roughly translates to 26 Km/l, on EU combined cycle.
It is no secret that Tata Zest sedan's launch is just round the corner. The company commenced bookings for the sedan last week, and has now finally started its production too. Tata recently rolled out the first batch of the upcoming compact sedan at the Tata-Fiat plant in Ranjangaon, Maharashtra.
The week kept everybody at NDTVAuto quite occupied, and we wouldn't have it any other way. Other than bringing you the latest from the world of automobiles, we also went out and reviewed the 2014 Volkswagen Polo facelift, and the 2014 Fiat Punto Evo. In case you missed anything, here's a rundown of everything that happened this week.
Mercedes isn't the one to take its success for granted, and its constant endeavours to stay on top of its game are pretty evident. The latest one being the new AMG 4.0-litre V8 biturbo engine. What's also exciting is that this recently unveiled engine will make its debut as the heart of the new Mercedes AMG GT.
Every F1 season since 2010 has comprised of 19 races except 2012, which included 20 races. But looks like Bernie Ecclestone is in a mood to expand these days, for the championship recently added two more tracks to its list.
Aston Martin, whose full name is Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd., hadn't used the Lagonda nameplate for quite some time now, but turns out that's about to change now. Aston Martin confirmed a bespoke product programme for a new super saloon that will mark the return of the historic Lagonda badge, though via a 'strictly limited series'.
Things are looking rather bright for Honda at the moment. It was only yesterday that it launched the Honda Mobilio in India, and what do you know! The company's first MPV here has already received 5,800 bookings.
BMW India launched the 7 Series ActiveHybrid for a starting price of Rs 1.35 crore (ex-showroom, Delhi). The car, which debuted at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show, is now BMW's first hybrid sedan in India and will be brought in the country via the Completely Built Unit (CBU) route.
Considering the spate of launches, both recent and upcoming, India's automotive market seems to be picking up quite the exciting pace. The latest addition to the list is the Porsche Macan SUV, which sports a prie tag that ranges from Rs 1 crore - Rs 1.1 crore (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
Interested customers can now book the Zest on Tata's official website by paying a token amount of Rs 21,000, which can be paid via different modes of online payment.
Why are safety provisions still looked upon as extra features instead of an absolute necessity? Are the customers to blame for letting manufacturers get away with sub-par safety provisions in exchange for a cheaper price tag? Or are the manufacturers to be held guilty?
FBI warns that these cars could allow getaway vehicles to escape crime scenes while criminals engage in tasks 'that require the use of both hands or taking one's eyes off the road', a feat that was previously impossible.
The 2015 Ford Mustang has been one of the most eagerly awaited cars in Ford's recent history. The Blue Oval had revealed the car earlier this year, it had been tight-lipped about the pony car's specs. Not any more though, for Ford has finally announced the specs for this iconic car.
Latest reports suggest that Italian motorcycle manufacturer, MV Agusta is planning to offer up to 30 per cent of the company on the stock market. In other news, Daimler AG is looking for a stake in MV Agusta, and has also approached the company for it.
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), one person dies on Indian roads every 5 minutes, and this figure is projected to rise to one every 3 minutes by 2020. Considering this, it doesn't come as a surprise that the government is finally putting together a mandate for cars to undergo a crash test before plying on Indian roads.
The automobile industry is booming, and the competition is getting bigger by the day. In this rat race, we believe that it is essentially the features list that becomes a car's USP. We figured we will help you choose better by listing the 5 must-have features in a car.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) organized a 'Big Bike Ride' for Group Of Delhi Superbikers (GODS) from Naraina to Manesar on Sunday i.e. July 13, 2014. The idea behind this ride was to promote fun-riding in a safe way
Charlie Whiting, FIA Formula One Race Director, recently revealed that standing restarts was his and McLaren's idea. Now that World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) has approved the proposal, standing restarts will be introduced in Formula One racing from 2015.
Jaguar Land Rover officially announced its new family of engines - Ingenium - when it unveiled the 2.0-litre version in the Jaguar XE concept at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. However, it had refrained from giving out much detail about it back then.
Vauxhall recently revealed the fourth-generation Corsa that will go into production later this year.
