How to efficiently drive an AMT car

IntroductionWe are a country obsessed with fuel efficiency, hence we were never cognizant of the convenience that an automatic transmission offers. Moreover, the automatics of the yesteryear were quite expensive and there weren’t many on sale either. But with shifting times, we need the convenience of an affordable two-pedal setup. That’s...

May 4, 2025

CarTrade Group to invest Rs 400 crores in auto ecosystem

Page 1The CarTrade Group is looking at companies to acquire or invest into, in the automotive space. The company wants to further strengthen its position as the leading online automotive platform and has earmarked over Rs 400 crores for these investments. The group is focusing on investing in all aspects...

May 4, 2025

The only solution to be successful in India is to localise: Steffen Knapp Director Volkswagen India Interview

IntroductionAs is obvious from the statement in the headline, localisation is the mantra for India 2.0. Now India 2.0, for the uninitiated, is the operative term Volkswagen Group is using to set things right in India. As we are well aware for the size, the standing, and the success Volkswagen...

May 4, 2025

CarWale Gyan - 3D Printing Explained

3D printing ExplainedThe first thing that comes to our minds when we speak of printers are those that perform our regular printing jobs at home or work. These haven’t changed over the last decade or so. However 3D printing has been making inroads of late. In case you’re wondering why...

May 4, 2025

CarWale Gyan: All-Wheel Drive (AWD) and Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)

IntroductionYou might be thinking what is the difference between an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) and a Four-Wheel Drive (4WD). In both types, the engine drives all four wheels so in one sense there is no difference, right? We are here to change that perception for there is a difference between these...

May 4, 2025

How to efficiently drive a CVT car?

IntroductionFor car buyers who grew up with the question of 'kitna deti hai?', an automatic vehicle doesn't really top the priority list. You see, automatics are infamous for being expensive, uneconomic and lacking in terms of driver involvement. But, with technological advancements, the line between efficiency and affordability has blurred...

May 4, 2025

Toyota Etios: a short saga

IntroductionToyota has pulled the plug on the Etios family of cars. They will not enter the BS6 era for the Japanese automaker and their respective slots are being taken over by the Glanza hatchback and a Toyota badged version of the Vitara Brezza which is expected to arrive in the...

May 4, 2025

CarWale Gyaan: What is Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) and how ABS works?

IntroductionAs we all know, ABS (short for Anti-Lock Braking System) is now mandatory in cars. You might be wondering what is ABS and how does it work? And why is it categorised under safety equipment in cars? Let’s find out.As the name suggests, the Anti-Lock Braking System is a device...

May 4, 2025

CarWale Gyan - Everything you need to know about airbags

IntroductionThough instrumental in saving countless lives, the airbag is relatively new in the timeline of the history of cars. The history of this very important safety device is even shorter in India, it was made mandatory only very recently. What does an airbag do? How does it work? And why...

May 4, 2025

CarWale Gyan: How to maintain your car during a lockdown

Page 1With the extension of the 21 day lockdown, all our vehicles will remain parked at the same spot for a few more weeks. In such situations, how do we take care and undertake preventive maintenance to keep our set of wheels in pristine condition? Following is a step-by-step guide...

May 4, 2025

Car Loans: Everything you need to know

Car LoanA car loan is a specific lending scheme by a bank or financier to help people buy a car, be it a necessity or the fulfilment of a dream, without the need to cough up the complete on-road price up front. We look at everything you should know before...

May 4, 2025

CarWale Gyan: Types of transmissions

IntroductionIf you've driven vehicles or have read about them, you would've come across a term transmission. But, what does it exactly means? Well, simply put, a transmission or a gearbox is a mechanical machine that controls power generated from a vehicle's engine/powertrain and transmits it to the wheels, as and...

May 4, 2025

Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car

Types of car loansCar loans can make buying that dream car, whether it be a necessity or for leisure, way simpler. Rather than paying up a rather large amount of money up front, which could take years of savings, car loans can help you get the car you want/dream immediately...

May 4, 2025

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricksYou have decided to buy a car and have come to the conclusion that you will need a car loan to do so. But the myriad of options are confusing and you have hit a roadblock. Here are some tips and...

May 4, 2025

Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade

HighlightsThe CarTrade Group, India’s largest online automotive group, has raised Rs 325 crore from investors Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital Partners. It plans to use these funds for its expansion into the auto finance space and to invest into companies in the automotive space. Commenting on the fund raise, Mr....

May 4, 2025