Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) will soon equip the WagonR and the Alto with Bharat Stage-IV compliant K-series engines. The two cars are currently powered by F-series engines, which are not BS-IV compliant. The Bharat Stage IV emission norms will be effective in eleven cities in India starting from April 2010. Both the Alto and [...]

Just seven months after its launch, the world’s cheapest car – Tata Nano, has received a jolt to its image. It has been reported that three Nanos recently developed short circuits in their steering wheel columns, leading to minor fires. A short-circuit case was first reported in Ahmedabad last month. This was followed by similar [...]

With the Tata Nano’s launch date drawing closer, used car dealers are taking all possible steps to fight the expected competition. Over the past few weeks, there has been a 25-35 per cent reduction in used car prices across the country. Pre-owned mid-size sedans such as the Ford Ikon, the Maruti Esteem, the Opel Corsa and [...]

At a time when new-car sales in India are plummeting as a result of consumers’ reduced paying capacity, it comes as no surprise that several car companies are showing an active interest in the used-car business. Among those who entered the trade early are Maruti Suzuki, Toyota Kirloskar Motors, Hyundai and Mahindra. The latest addition [...]