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The Ridesharing Gamechanger for Traffic
While Uber, Lyft, Didi, Ola and other major players in the ridesharing world have disrupted the traditional taxi cab industry, there is still a huge opportunity to further bring down the number of cars...
Safety with Autonomous vehicles (AV)
We are now at the cusp of blending AI, machine learning and hi-tech engineering into one single machine (self driving car). However, there is one thing I am sure AV cannot learn – and that is the human remorse after making mistakes.
The Alternate Path to Autonomous Driving Cars
While we have all seen how autonomous driving startups are shaking up the world and self driving/autonomous vehicles will eventually become a reality and also become a common commodity, one never addresses how this...
New Swift Dzire 2012
Swift Dzire, when first launched in India quickly established itself as one of the leading cars to be sold. The wait time for buying a Swift Dzire was never less than a month because...
BMTC to re-introduce Double-decker buses
Will BMTC re-introduce Double Decker buses? Double Decker buses in Bangalore formed a popular and a significant proportion of the BMTC fleet in the 80’s and the 90’s. But eventually these bulky buses were...
The Playing field of Malaysian Automotive Industry
Read about the Automotive Scene of the Malaysian Auto industry from one of the keen automotive writers- George Thomas. Currently there are three functional manufacturers of cars in Malaysia, which are busy in the...
Mercedes SLS Gullwing Review
Article Author- Raj Mehta. Click here to read Raj Mehta’s Profile…. The SLS AMG was a feature at the Frankfurt Motorshow 2009 and its Gullwing doors are a main feature and selling point of...
Rolls Royce Ghost
Article Author- Raj Mehta. Click here to read Raj Mehta’s Profile…. The ROLLS ROYCE Ghost is an exquisite luxury saloon which has been made into a powerful car through the latest Rolls Royce owners...
The Audi Q3 – SUV – Touring July 2011
Article Author- Raj Mehta. Click here to read Raj Mehta’s Profile…. The much awaited Audi Q3 was first revealed at the prestigious Shanghai Motor Show in China (April 2011). It was seen in Metallic...
Chevrolet Cruze
Ever found a beast lurking in the shadows that is waiting to pounce. Ever found a car that is waiting to be unleashed on the road. ,, And yet give you an outstanding mileage...
Hyundai New Thinking
New thinking-Hyundai Motors If we always presume that Germany or US alone is the front runner in automotive technology, then it is time to reconsider our thoughts. Hyundai Motors company, which is one of...
Jaguar XF
Since the TATA Motors took over the Jaguar plant in UK, the Jaguar brands are now also made available in India . India is fortunate to have one of the world’s best automotive brands...
Mahindra Verito
Mahindra and Mahindra ,M&M has released its all new Sedan -The Mahindra Verito. While M&M has gone all out to market the Verito as a new Sedan, it is very much evident that the...
What is the Purpose of Handbrake or Parking Brake in a vehicle or car?
Why do we need a Handbrake in a car ? When we already have foot pedal brakes, which are used for effective braking, the handbrake or the parking brake comes as an additional brake...
Why do cars require Engine Oil?
Oil is a very important component in the car. Engine Oil is akin to the blood of a vehicle, without which the Engine and your car is as good as dead. Function of engine...
Official mileage of Indian cars and two wheelers – SIAM Calibration
There is a lot of speculation whenever we look at the mileage figures provided by the car manufacturers in India. Most of the times , it so happens that the mileage figures stated in...
Maruti Kizashi
Maruti Kizashi Review Kizashi: Meaning (Sign of good things to come.) Question: Does the Kizashi have the desirability, capability, make the right noises in the senior exec’s car park and right pricing to meet...
How to Book train Tickets Online – IRCTC.co.in
A step by step description of booking railway tickets online- IRCTC.co.in Planning to travel? Want to go by train? But don’t want to stand in the booking line for an hour and half? Well,...
Traffic sense in India
Here is a first hand account of the Traffic reality of India by one of us.. We are an independent nation and we have every right to use our independence. Does that indirectly also...
Autos and Complaints – Bangalore
Autos are the most common mode of transport in Bangalore.Anyone who has traveled by auto in Bangalore already knows what I’m talking about. The fares can be arbitrary and the rickshaw drivers can be...
Compare Chevrolet spark vs Maruti Alto cars
Here is a readers review on the comparision of Chevrolet Spark vs Maruti Alto Choosing a good car can be mystifying in the current Indian car market. New models are coming in nearly every...
Car review of Tata Indigo Marina
Tata makes good cars that are excellent value for money. And the Tata Indigo Marina is no exception. This nifty little model is designed to fit into Indian roads with the least amount of...
What are the documents to be carried in a car when you go out to drive in India?
How many times have you been caught in the middle of the road by a Traffic cop for no reason and the next thing you know is that you are fined because you aren’t...
The future of Electric vehicles
The Future of electric vehicles with the current scenario of technology improvements is very promising. Companies such as Bosch , Toyota and BMW , Audi are already driving the electrification of the cars in...
Cadillac CTS Review
CADILLAC CTS- THE MARQUE The Cadillac CTS, first introduced in 2002 as the 2003 model marked the return of the then GM badged car to a rear wheel drive platform and was the first...
Hero Honda Splendor
Hero Honda Splendor has received accolades in the form of customer ratings to a covetous extent of 78.6 out of 100. It is not that other vehicles stand a peg or two down. It...
BMTC Volvo buses – Costly or Effective
SHOULD KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT DEPLOY COSTLY BMTC VOLVO BUSES? Bangalore is growing young. Now that the Volvo buses adorn the roads and more fleet are on the anvil, India’s Silicon Valley – The Bengaluru is...
Elevated Expressway – Hebbal to Bangalore Airport
Read an opinion of a Bangalorean about the elevated expressway being constructed from Hebbal to Bangalore BIAL- Airport. Is the elevated express way needed from Hebbal to Airport OR Would constructing a railway track/train...
THE HUMMER
Here is an opinion of the Hummer straight from California .. Flamboyance or a Show off– Driving a Hummer, on the highways of Southern California, doesn’t give much scope for flamboyance. Except in a...
BMW- German Automotive Manufacturer
Headquartered at Munich in Germany, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, shortly called “BMW” (Bavarian Motor Works) is engaged largely in the manufacture of automobiles and motorcycles as well as mini brands. Rolls-Royce Motors Cars falls...
PARK PILOT SYSTEM
A car with a Sixth Sense! In automotive parlance, it has got a worthy meaning? The all-sophisticated automation and electronics & sensors combination virtually make you a hi-fi driver. But how it matters when...
Honda Activa – Review
Honda Motors applied ‘Cobweb Strategy’ and incorporated ‘Fishbone Analysis’ in its ‘Signature Scooty’ – Honda Activa. This Scooty comes in two variants; Honda Activa Standard and Honda Activa Deluxe. All other features being equal,...
Overview and History of Renault -Automotive
The engine of success built up by Louis Renault had grown and 2011 will see a range of Renault makes and models. Renault numbers set by Luis made success stories and echoes. Louise singlehandedly...
Maruti Ritz -Car Review
One of the leading automobile manufactures in India, Maruti Suzuki has drawn a straight line from its facade to A2 segment. Maruti Ritz is an earth-shattering model rolled out into reckoning the market. Tech-fed...
Review of Honda City
Honda City: Want a ride in comfort to safety? Ever dreamt of an automobile that agrees with your pocket size. Honda city has it in it… For that matter, you know every car is...
VW Volkswagen VENTO
Quality is an automatic process when attitude of a manufacturer is right. Volkswagen has unleashed an aggressive pattern to religiously cater to the Indian needs. While the car as a whole comes protected with...
Bangalore Metro – Will it Solve the Traffic Chaos of Bangalore
The age-old adage “Rome was not built in a day” is reminiscent of substantial substance and undying novelty of Rome. Equally intriguing is “When Rome was burning, her citizenry were thinking of rebuilding Rome”....
Range Rover
Range rover has incarnated once again as the chosen transport of the rich and famous. Although it was first launched 40 years ago, it has evolved since then as the world’s top premium sports...
Difference between Diesel and Petrol Vehicles/Engines
Most of us usually wonder what is the difference between a petrol and a diesel car and whyon earth do we usually have both kinds of engines running on road vehicles. Other than the...
Autobahns-The high speed highways of Germany
When our ex prime minister Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee set up the Golden Quadrilateral project of connecting the major cities and widening the existing highway networks of India, he might have surely taken a...
Audi A4
Audi A4 series- is described as the car for the future deserves the engine of the future.Here is an overview of this amazing car that creates ripples in one’s hearts. The Engine: TFSI turbo...
Safety on Indian roads
While researchers in German research companies are hell bent on making the roads free of accidents, India is yet to tread its path in bringing in revolutionary reforms into the automotive industry for safety...
The History of Audi
Audi- The name that stands for exquisite German engineering,,which produces one of the best quality passenger cars has a great history to look upon.With its headquarters in IngolStadt,Germany,the Audi Ag completed its 100th year...
Rolls Royce – Luxury Redefined.
Rolls Royce – Luxury Redefined. Rolls Royce – an epitome of perfection in everything it does. The Phantom family of ROLLS ROYCE cars has not only redefined ROLLS ROYCE but also the luxury car...
Hyundai I20
Hyundai Motors entered wayback in the late 1990’s with its flagship brand ,Hyundai Santro. The Korean market significantly made inroads into the Indian automotive market by launching the low cost Santro and subsequently releasing...
Audi A2 Electric Car World Record
The advent of Electric cars had raised a lot of hopes of making the world energy efficient and pollution free. And this attempt is going to soon become a reality with the latest Electric...
DODGE Cars
Ever wondered what were the big sized muscled cars used in the road rage films such as the Fast and furious? Have you ever seen the ubiquitous large sized 2 seater car in old...
The Super Recommender – Ford Ikon’ Owner’s Viewpoint
The Super Challenger Set of Questions which any car owner would answer about his car is given below. This information is a first hand information and opinion about a particular car from the car...
TATA ARIA
With TATA MOTORS becoming one of the largest manufacturers after Maruti Suzuki, there is a new classy vehicle which is going to hit the Indian roads, a vehicle, which has the power of an...
Suzuki VolksWagen Deal
When Volkswagen , the Biggest German Manufacturer of cars in the world entered the Indian consumer space with the trade mark VW Polo brand, little did we know that VW group was planning a...
The Men Behind the Bangalore Metro
The men behind the Bangalore Metro.. We all know that the Bangalore metro rail construction has been going on in full swing since the last 3 years and the public is anxiously waiting for...
Your Car knows when you Sleep
It is estimated that most of the fatal accidents occur during the nights when the drivers are drowsy or go to sleep on the wheel. As the sleep gets induced, the eyes close and...
First feedback about the mercedes Buses introduced by BMTC
Hello ppl, We have got a first feedback from a responsible citizen who has travelled in the newly introduced Mercedes buses . the Feedback in his own words ” Took a ride in BMTC...
New Maruti SWIFT special Edition released
Commemorating the millionth car sale in a a span of less than a decade, Maruti Swift has made history again with its outstanding quality and service. As a special attraction Maruti Suzuki is releasing...
Why does the car not start when the Engine is hot.
Most of us who own cars in India would have faced this problem of a failed Engine start when ever we try to start the car when the Engine is already hot. This is...
Porsche Carrera
Porsche Carrera is a car that has only 2 seats, is not very long , has a back engine , and also roars across when compared to other silent sedans on the road. While...
BMTC introduces Mercedes Benz buses in Bangalore
Reports have been coming from all over the place that BMTC has bought a new set of Mercedes benz buses for plying in the City. The Mercedes Benz buses according to a news report...
Car navigation Systems
Car Navigation systems have been around for quite some time but they are a pretty new term for the Indian roads. A Car navigation system actually guides you/shows the pathways and route directions within...
Why Solar Cars are not in the market?
Solar technology, the power to harness Energy from the Sun and use it for various purposes has been around from a very long time . With different applications which have used Solar energy from...
CAR CARE IN MONSOON
Any Cars need a good maintenance in order to get the best out of its performance and comfort. Special care and treatment are compulsory during monsoon due to heavy rain and waterlogged roads to...
The story of Bangalore Metro
When I first came to Bangalore,(20 years back), I was a child of around 7-8 years ,when i used to go to school. Back then there used to be the ever familiar public bus...
Facts about Indian Railways
Few countries in the world have an efficient network of rail roads and India is among them. Here are a few staggering statistics about the Indian railways. -> Indian railways employs the largest workforce...
Formula One drivers from India
The first formula one grandprix that represents the highest epitome of the racing car sport was held in 1946. The concept behind the Formula One is actually a formul or a set of rules...
History of Maruti
In 1981, when there were basically only 2 car models running on the Indian roads :Ambassador and premier Padmini, a fledgeling company was setup that had a stake from the Indian government and a...
The Ambassador car
Remember India ,the time around 30 years ago, when India was beginning to just rise from its sleep ,when most of the India was not even aware that in the next 25 years, India...
New Maruti Alto – K 10
Facing stiff competition in the samll car market , Maruti has launched an upgraded version of the Alto to strenghten its hold . The New Maruti Alto K-10 series sports an improved K series...
Autorickshaws in Bangalore
From the past one month, there has been a furore in Bangalore about the price hike for the auto fares in the city.This price hike issue comes up almost every 6 months in Bangalore...
VW Volkswagen Company
Volkswagen VW is a new name in India as we see that this German manufacturer entered into the Indian market very recently . With a number of models that have been released such as...
Bharat Stage Norms
Every country has a legislation norm for the vehicles ‘ emission standards.Different countries have come up with a set of rules or laws that define as to what amount of pollution or emission quantity...
TOYOTA ETIOS RELEASE
Toyota Motors in India has already made its significant mark over the last 10 years beginning with Qualis and other hit models such as the Innova, Corolla and the luxurious Camry and Fortuner.Although Toyota...
JAGUAR XJ
Speed, Agility, Power and astonishingly sharp predatorial skills are some amazing attributes of a Jaguar, the biggest cat in the Feline Family. Just as the wild Jaguar is admired for its menacing qualities, so...
World’s Fastest Train – MagLev
The world’s fastest train is no more the pride of the developed world. The fastest train that does’nt even run on tracks is actually running at this moment in China . It has almost...
ICE-Inter City express
ICE- the Intercity express is the high speed train of the germany’s Deutsche Bahn Train network. The ICE is world famous for its high speed journeys and is in the elite league of the...
Paris Metro
Here is a short note on the Paris Metro network or the Metropolitan. Although being the one of the oldest networks of metro trains in the world,Paris metro is the most organised and excellently...
Car Silencer
We have all noticed that every car has an exhaust tailpipe attached that gushes out the exhaust smoke as the engine works through transporting the vehicle.This is known as the Car silencer or the...
Ferrari 599 GTB
A Fiery red hot blazing machine, that s how you describe a Ferrari. And no other vehicle comes closer to resembling the Supercar Ferrari 599 GTB, the latest of the 2 seater rage that...
Toyota Prius
When the world was still looking at ways to save fuel and thinking of devising means of depending on alternate means of transport, Toyota had already gone ahead building a commercially viable Hybrid car...
Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta……………. When India opened up its market during the 1990’s that started the first step towards liberalisation, and when Manmohan Singh(then finance minister) took on the reins to propel India to an accelerated...
Lamborghini
Is it a car?, Is it a Super car? Or Is it a Car from the Future? If one wants to see a car that is truly different and that is acutely stylish than...
Nissan Micra Release and Specifications
The Nissan Motors has released its much awaited Features of the most awaited Car Nissan Micra. Unveiling the features of the New micra, Nissan has slowly tried to leak information to keep the Indian...
BASIC CAR MAINTENANCE
Most often we hear that if one maintains a car in a correct way, there is no doubt that the car would serve you well for a long time. In addition to doing the...
What to you do when you meet a traffic police in Bangalore?
Every day, Bangalore adds around 600 vehicles to the already clogged roads and to this huge traffic , we have numerous traffic cops who manage the roads in the polluted junctions of Bangalore. It...
Porsche Panamera
Ever heard of a sports car that has four seats. Ever seen a car that is extremely sporty in its looks and yet seats 4 people with excellent comfort and provides an experience unparallel...
Which car to Choose ? Diesel or Petrol
There has been an age old debate about which is a better engine :– Diesel or the Petrol,but the truth is that both Diesel and the petrol engines have their own advantages and disadvantages....
Things to check before you buy a Second hand car.
The Second hand car market is a huge market in any country and the rules that guide the buying are numerous and varied. Today we will check out some of the important and valuable...
Maruti Alto vs Hyundai Santro
Just as we buy any new car ,we are always faced with a dilemma to choose the best car among the given price range. Concentrating on the Hyundai Santro and the Alto,We have a...
Traffic rules in India.
Most of us very well know that Traffic rules are not followed to the full extent in India. Little do many of us care when we skip a red light or change lanes instantly...
How do you react when you see an accident?
Imagine you are driving to the office in your new car ,which you bought the other day .The day is bright and the road is clear. You hit on the gas pedal but owing...
Luxurious Volkswagen Phaeton in India
It’s always a dream for majority of the people to steer the German car especially the one from the luxury segment. Though Mercedes have come to India long back, still Indians are awaiting for...
HOW DO YOU REACT WHEN THE CAR BRAKES FAIL ??
We would have all watched numerous movies when the car brakes fail and there are accidents that undoubtedly lead to great injuries. But in reality too, there are many cases of Brake failures that...
PORSCHE CAYENNE
Porsche Cayenne, the name is not that familiar in the Indian market but many of us know that it unleashes mayhem around the world in terms of its performance and safety that comes with...
2009-Engine of the Year -VW TSi
The revolutionary VW 1.4 l Tsi twincharger engine has been adjudged the Engine of the year award . The most sought after award for the Engine of the Year went to the VW Tsi...
Coffee Beans to power your car.
Ever imagined how the next cars of the future are going to power you to the place you want to travel.With depleting resources and the government hiking the fuel prices of petrol and diesel...
The technology behind a Car Spoiler
We always take fancy about the term called spoiler that is attached behind the back of the car. But most of us do wonder as to what purpose a spoiler really have apart from...
Mahindra Reva Merger
Its been quite a while since the first electric vehicle of India , manufactured by the Reva electric company has been around. Reva, the first electric car is in itself a pride of India,...
TATA INDIGO MANZA
Remember the time, when India was still under the British rule and when the whole Economy was controlled by the Britishers. Remember the time when there were hardly any manufacturing industries in India that...
The All new Wagon R
This article gives an overview of the New Wagon R..………Click here to read the full article
Mercedes Benz SLS amg
This article give you an overview about the latest supercar from Mercedes – SLS amg..….Click to read the full article..
Turbo Chargers – the technology to raw power.
This article provides you an insight into the turbo charger technology used in Diesel Vehicles.. .…Click here to read the full article….
Anti lock Braking System (ABS) in India
This Article explains the Anti lock braking system in cars and its relevance on the Indian roads…..…..click to view full article..
Indian Railways and the Fastest Indian trains
This article gives an overview/history of the Indian railways and discusses the Fastest Indian trains..
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TATA Nano – World’s Cheapest Car
Read about the TATA Nano’s emergence and the new era of Indian automotive industry.
Bharat Stage IV announcement
Bharat Stage IV emission norms compliance announcement in 13 cities of India from April 1-2010.…Click here to read full article.
Shinkansen – Bullet Train
This article gives an insight of the the Japanese Bullet train- Shinkansen
Carbon fibres :- the body of a Formula 1 car
Provides an insight about the material used to build the F1 car.
Which car to Choose:Ford IKON, Swift Dzire , Mahindra Logan
Here is a short review of the various aspects of the Ford Ikon, Mahindra Logan and Swift Dzire.Kindly note that this review is only the opinion of a common car enthusiast and is in no way reflective of providing any judgement on the quality , performance and ability of the car. This review is not intended to degrade any brand and is only a personal opinion.
Bajaj PULSAR- DTSi technology revolution
This article gives a detailed analysis of Bajaj Pulsar DTSi engine.
VOLVO-ushering the revolution of elite transportation.
This article takes you through the success of Volvo buses in India .
ASHOK LEYLAND-The DARK HORSE of the Indian automotive-
This article takes you through the most successful truck company of India-ASHOK LEYLAND.
The war of the Giants: FORD FIGO vs VW POLO
Read the fierce competition between Ford Figo and VW Polo
Adaptive cruise control ,”the advent of artificial intelligence”
Read an overview of the advanced cruise control system
Do you regenerate Energy in your Car as a BMW does during Regenerative Braking
Regenerative Braking is the new revolutionary technology that forms a part of the microhybrid breed of vehicles. Generally a combination of Startstop function (discussed in the previous article ) and regenerative braking form the...
Turn your car into a semi microhybrid and emulate the mhawk Mahindra Scorpio
Kudos to Mahindra that introduced the revolutionary micro hybrid technology in the Scorpio Mhawk and the strong Bolero engines.To start with ,the Micro hybrid technology of Scorpio allows it to intelligently switch off the...
