Modi govt’s first faux pas: legalising e-rickshaws in Delhi
Blame it on the burden of expectations or our rockstar Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s own exhortations to rise above petty politics but the decision to allow e-rickshaws in Delhi is proof enough that...
View ArticleMore people die on the road in Delhi every year but Chennai is more prone to...
We all know driving in Delhi is one of the more dangerous activities one can do. In 2013, 1530 people lost their lives due to fatal accidents in the national capital, the most in any city in the...
View ArticleIndia reports highest number of casualties on the road, yet safety isn’t a...
When it comes to providing safety features in cars, and we are primarily talking of small cars here, it is a pure case of passing the buck. The manufacturers say the consumers dont want it. The...
View ArticleTata Nano turns 5 but there seems to be no light at the end of the tunnel
There was a time when the mere mention of Nano–Tata’s wonder car–would receive a barrage of cacophony. It would make big headlines, induce zealous TV anchors to shriller tones and compel car reviewers...
View ArticleE-rickshaws: Complete ban is nonsensical, all it needs is regulation
The last time I wrote about the need to regulate the plying of electronic rickshaws in Delhi, the issue had not taken centre stage in the way it is now. The death of a 2 year old in East Delhi last...
View ArticleWhy the government is right in banning Uber, Ola and TaxiForSure
In the wake of the unfortunate events of Friday when a 25 year old executive was raped by a Uber cab driver, a lot has been done, said and written. The bumbling law enforcement agencies (read Police)...
View ArticleIndia’s car makers undermine Modi’s make in India pitch
The recall of two cars exclusively made in India–Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster–in overseas markets has undermined Prime Mnister Narendra Modi’s pitch to global corporates to tap India’s prowess as a...
View ArticleThe bestselling cars of 2014: Alto on a 9 year high
2014 has bid us adieu and its time now to see if there has been any major change in the list of bestsellers. In the top 15, there are 7 cars from market leader Maruti, 3 from Hyundai, 2 from Honda and...
View ArticleAmby, M800, Santro: These cars deserved a more fitting farewell
The Ambassador, Maruti 800 and Hyundai Santro may not count for much in the global automotive story but when it comes to the Indian chapter, these cars are nothing short of legends. They had different...
View ArticleThe race for the most fuel efficient car in India hots up
Fuel economy is without doubt the most important criteria one considers while buying a new car not only in India but the world over. It is a big bonus for a car to have an image of being very fuel...
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