No longer you have to harass your friend by asking mileage. Society of Indian Auto Manufacturers has released official mileage figures of all car models, these figures are achieved in standard test conditions. But atleast you can use this mileage figures for reference and check your car’s performance. * Tata Nano – – 23.6kmpl * …
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India to have 2.4million cars by 2014
India one of the fastest growing economies in today’s world is expected 2.6 million units of cars by 2014 accoding to JD power, an auto research firm. “While we expect the Chinese market to grow from 5.8 million units currently to about 11 million units by 2014, the Indian car and passenger vehicle market is …
Madhya Pradhesh Government bans registration of two wheelers
This may be the belated news but it shocking to read. Madhya Pradhesh government has stopped registration of two wheelers from November 03rd following the MP High Court’s directive to the state transport department to ensure that norms made for the protection of pillion riders be followed. “We have stopped the registration of two-wheelers in …
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Dzire, Civic and Innova tops 2008 JD power APEAL study
Four Maruti Suzuki models—the Swift, Swift DZire, SX4 and Wagon R—each receive awards in their respective segments. In the entry midsize segment, the newly launched Swift DZire ranks highest with a score of 802 points on a 1,000-point scale. The Swift and SX4 each rank highest for a second consecutive year in the premium compact …
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2008 JD Power Initial Quality Study
Honda models have improved considerably in initial quality from 2007, garnering three model-level awards and emerging as the most-improved nameplate, according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2008 India Initial Quality StudySM (IQS) released today. The study, which measures problems customers experience with their new vehicles during the first two to six months of ownership, …
‘Baby seats’ mandatory for cars, from 2010
Finally Indian Government has decided to move towards safety and make Indian roads more child friendly. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has decided to make “baby seats” compulsory for all passenger cars from 2010. “This is a long pending step and will be introduced in Indian vehicles for the first time. The idea …
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2008 JD Power Customer Satisfaction Study
J.D. Power and Associates – a global marketing information service has come out with the 2008 Customer Satisfaction Study. Following are the findings of the study For a ninth consecutive year, Maruti Suzuki ranks highest in customer satisfaction with authorized dealer service in India, according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2008 India Customer Service …
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India tops fatal road accidents
This is the report which hurts all of us like anything. The mistakes made by you and I is now proving costly, India tops global list of fatal road accidents. In 2007 alone road accidents claimed more than 1.3 lakh lives in the country. “This is an alarming situation as we have been labelled as …
Government to levy 25% cess on big diesel cars
Prices of GM’s Captiva, Mitsubishi Montero, Mitsubishi pajero and many more big diesel cars may soon undergo a dramatical raise. Government of India is considering dual pricing strategy for diesel fuel to limit the losses incurred by Oil marketing Companies. As part of a dual fuel pricing policy, Government may impose a 25 per cent …
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Skoda most satisifying auto maker
JD power one of the largest global marketing information services firm has come out with 2008 sales satisfaction study. Here are the findings of their study Škoda ranks highest in overall sales satisfaction for the first time in four years, according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2007 India Sales Satisfaction Index StudySM released yesterday. …