HindustanTimes.com - Top HTAuto-CarOfTheWeek News Headlines

Ford showcases Indiaspec EcoSport

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 11:06:00 GMT

Ford is currently showing the final, production-ready version of the EcoSport in select locations across 12 cities in India. A launch date for the car has not been announced just yet, but the company has confirmed that it will commence bookings once the customer experience drive is completed in May, 2013 with first deliveries to commence in early June.

Toyota Fortuner 5speed auto review test drive

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:36:00 GMT

When first introduced in 2012, the automatic version of the Fortuner got a four-speed transmission unlike most contemporaries. Five-speeders were considered entry-level while six-speed transmission was the norm. That said, the Fortuner’s four-speeder was up tothe job – it was fast-acting enough and a clever selection of ratios meant you never really missed a fifth gear.

Jeep Grand Cherokee review test drive

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:44:00 GMT

There was a time when the United States, unquestionably, made some of the finest cars in the world. Beautifully engineered, flamboyantly designed and full of character, these were cars that tugged at your heart strings. Today, however, much of the mystique and romance with American cars has faded.

Renault Scala Automatic review test drive

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 05:58:10 GMT

Ever since its launch, the badge-engineered Renault Scala has made a decent impression in the market as a more attractive alternative to its cousin, the Nissan Sunny. However, its optimistic pricing hasn’t allowed Renault to unlock the Scala’s full potential. Renault hasn’t been sitting idle and is in the process of launching the Scala with an automatic version.

BMW Z4 facelift revealed

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:20:31 GMT

BMW gives the Z4 cosmetic updates and adds a new entry-level variant.

BMW 640d review test drive

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 06:24:55 GMT

It takes but a few seconds in max attack to realise that the diesel-engined 640d is as much a brute as its petrol-swigging 650i sibling. You’ll see the traction control light on the instrument cluster flash frantically as the electronics work overtime to rein in the monstrous 64kgm of torque and, of course, prevent the rear tyres from smoking themselves slick.