Road less travelled: As Wayanad shows, India’s off-roading community is fast emerging as a bankable support base in disaster reliefIn late July, landslides in Wayanad prompted a unique rescue effort involving off-road drivers and their 4x4 vehicles. Niyas, from Kozhikod...
17 Aug, 2024, 11.00 PM IST
Off-roading mania sweeps India: Thrill-seekers conquer challenging terrainOff-road driving is taking off in India as men and women, young and old, enjoy the thrill of extreme terrain—from snowy trails and sand dun...
19 May, 2024, 06.57 PM IST
Auto Expo 2023: Maruti Suzuki unveils SUVs Fronx, Jimny to step up fight vs rival Thar"The off-roader Jimny will attract passionate & professional off-roaders, and SUV customers alike. The JIMNY which was originally launched ...
13 Jan, 2023, 07.14 PM IST
Toyota displays modified off-road Hilux concept, modified Glanza & new Landcruiser LC 300 at Auto ExpoThe company also displayed the newly launched Innova Hycross, Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Camry Hybrid and luxurious Vellfire.Vellfire is equipp...
12 Jan, 2023, 05.14 PM IST
Mahindra Thar clocks cumulative bookings of 75000 units in one year of launchIt has breached the traditional boundaries set by off-roaders and invaded into the dreams of metro-based young, urban buyers who are lookin...
04 Oct, 2021, 09.37 PM IST
Mahindra hints at hiking vehicle prices in Q1 next fiscal"We have just taken some price increase in January and unless things come under control we would probably be taking one again in Q1 of the ...
05 Feb, 2021, 08.33 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki commences exports of compact off-roader JimnyThe three-door Suzuki Jimny will be exported to Latin America, Middle East and African markets from India. The first shipment of 184 units ...
20 Jan, 2021, 11.53 AM IST
It's raining SUVs, 20 new models coming in 2019Such is the craze for SUVs in India that even debutant brands — South Korea’s Kia (a Hyundai group company) and MG Motors (subsidiary of Ch...
15 Jan, 2019, 10.41 AM IST
Nissan plans to drive in half-a-dozen SUVsSUVs will be at the core of the company’s revival strategy as it looks to cash in on the growing love of Indians for off-roaders, Thomas Ku...
23 Oct, 2018, 10.54 AM IST
SUV sales grow 7 times faster than cars in FY18While small cars and sedans managed a growth of 3% in the last financial year, the sales of off-roaders grew 21%, the fastest in the person...
14 Apr, 2018, 10.45 AM IST
Oil-guzzling SUVs look towards a cleaner futureElectric vehicles have been the talk of Auto Expo 2018, and automotive companies are looking to apply the concept to their SUV models.
09 Feb, 2018, 11.15 AM IST
- Iconic American brand Jeep triggers price war in premium SUVs
The new models are part of Jeep's aggressive push into high-potential markets like India, Brazil, and China. A part of Fiat-Chrysler Automo...
20 Jun, 2017, 11.09 AM IST
Jeep plans mini SUV for under Rs 10LThe country is expected to take a lead as Jeep is targeting a sub four-metre version, which attracts lower excise tax and thus can be price...
18 Nov, 2016, 12.33 PM IST
What pollution? From Maruti to Hyundai, auto cos launch new SUVs at Auto ExpoMaruti virtually set the tone for the day when it opened the show at the Greater Noida expo centre with the 'Vitara Brezza'.
04 Feb, 2016, 12.29 PM IST
Mahindra and Mahindra's new 'Thar CRDe' launched at Rs 8.03 lakhSUV manufacturer Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd today unveiled a new version of its off-road vehicle Thar at Rs 8.03 lakh (ex-showroom Nashik).
23 Jul, 2015, 05.48 PM IST
Mahindra & Mahindra launches an all new Thar at Rs 8.03 lakhThar comes with host of new exterior changes that includes front and rear bumpers, wheel arches, clear lens headlamp and redesigned side-fo...
23 Jul, 2015, 11.54 AM IST
Polaris bets big on defence, paramilitary forces"We feel that about 15 per cent of our India revenue should come from segments like defence, paramilitary forces," Pankaj Dubey of Polaris ...
22 Sep, 2013, 04.34 PM IST