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J.D. Power has released its 2011 India Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) which states that initial quality problems in new vehicles have decreased by 16% in 2011, as compared to last year. Close to 33% problems which are reported are either engine or transmission. The initial tenure is defined as the first two to six months [...]

The Indian auto market is facing a big pinch due to rising fuel prices thus affecting the sales figures of various OEMs. Recently the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has come up with a study based on this regard that involves judging the fuel efficiency of the cars sold in India. Preliminary findings of the [...]

The 2012 Auto Expo is going to be held in Delhi and I believe all the automobile lovers and the OEMs are gearing up for it. This year it is expected to be bigger than the previous Auto Expo held in 2010. And the expectation is right. More than 60 vehicles are going to be [...]

The Indian car sales has witnessed an all time low due to many factors among which the periodic rise in petrol prices and the rise in interest rates have impacted the highest. Because of the sluggish domestic car market, the OEMs are now shifting their focus to the export market to make up for the [...]

This is probably the best news for petrol car owners in a long time. In a strategic move by the Government, the prices of petrol has been reduces by Rs. 1.85 per liter. The result in price reduction is different in different states (due to the taxes) with petrol now being cheaper by Rs. 2.22 [...]

No one needs any introduction to the Indian traffic conditions. With countless potholes, unfinished roads and happy going animals driving, especially car driving is much more than a nightmare for people sometimes. In this condition, the car owner usually likes to sit at the back seat and relax while leaving the driving bit to someone [...]

One thing for which the year 2011 will be remembered is the sky rocketing rise in fuel prices along with the growing rate of inflation. The crude oil price continues to be volatile in the global market and with the current fluctuation in the exchange rates, the public sector oil retailers are thinking to put [...]

Hero MotoCorp is planning to double the production of scooters as it looks at increased sales from the segment. The world’s largest manufacturer of two-wheelers, Hero MotoCorp has mainly concentrated on producing motorcycles. However, with the scooter segment showing growth, the company expects to increase it sales too. Hero plans to launch its latest scooter, [...]

The 7th CNBC AWAAZ Storyboard Consumer Awards was held in Mumbai on the 21st of October. The Awards by Jury have been adjudged by an Eminent Citizen panel which comprised of S Y Quraishi; Chief Election Commissioner, Karan Johar, Film Maker; Harsha Bhogle; Cricketer and Anuradha Sengupta, Editor, Storyboard. Before going to the brands that [...]