Ashish Jha
Ashish Jha is the Editor - Automotive with The Indian Express. His Twitter handle is @AJ2eats
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Going the distanceSubscriber Only
May 29, 2016 00:01 IST
And while the BR-V has gained a bit of height, it has also gained a fair amount of length. But, as a package, the BR-V makes for a good purchase.
Sun, May 29, 2016
Crash test results prove safety quotient of Indian cars lower than the same model elsewhereSubscriber Only
May 18, 2016 21:40 IST
The crash test does prove one very significant thing — the safety quotient of the Indian cars is substantially lower compared to the same models in the international (read developed) markets.
Wed, May 18, 2016Kwid, Celerio, Scorpio, Eon and Eeco score zero in NCAP crash testSubscriber Only
May 17, 2016 17:34 IST
The Global NCAP results of the latest crash tests conducted on five Indian car models — the Renault Kwid, Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Maruti Suzuki Eeco, Mahindra Scorpio and Hyundai Eon — are disappointing to put it mildly.
Tue, May 17, 2016
Honda BR-V review: It looks every bit a mature MPV than a pseudo SUVSubscriber Only
May 02, 2016 15:24 IST
The BR-V isn't about great 0-100 time, but the mid-range is strong.
Mon, May 02, 2016
Tesla Model 3 announced at $35,000, Twitter goes all-electricSubscriber Only
April 01, 2016 12:31 IST
Tesla Model 3 will be ready for delivery by the end of 2017, according to Musk, and it’s coming to India, too.
Fri, Apr 01, 2016
Maruti Suzuki’s Vitara Brezza: Cruise ControlSubscriber Only
March 20, 2016 00:00 IST
For its intended purpose and segment, the Vitara Brezza is a well-rounded vehicle with no acute handicaps
Sun, Mar 20, 2016
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza first drive reviewSubscriber Only
March 12, 2016 13:05 IST
Other than some plastic elements — like the top portion of the dashboard and the door pads — that feel slightly low-rent, the cabin feels well put-together and is made of good, hard plastics.
Sat, Mar 12, 2016
Budget 2016: Cars get expensive, roads get betterSubscriber Only
February 29, 2016 21:02 IST
The union budget by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has attracted harsh reactions from the automotive industry — passenger vehicles manufacturers in particular.
Mon, Feb 29, 2016
Tata Tiago Review — First Drive ImpressionsSubscriber Only
February 23, 2016 12:36 IST
Tata Tiago has a load of first-in-segment features that make it unique
Tue, Feb 23, 2016
Auto Expo 2016: Five production-ready vehicles that created most buzzSubscriber Only
February 06, 2016 11:15 IST
Auto Expo 2016 has been more about sensible production-ready models, and not quite as much about radical looking displays that make one’s jaw drop to the floor
Sat, Feb 06, 2016
All you need to know about the new Mahindra KUV100Subscriber Only
January 31, 2016 00:02 IST
Mahindra is the strongest utility vehicle player in the Indian automotive landscape and it is using that image to place a crossover in a segment that’s traditionally been hatchback territory.
Sun, Jan 31, 2016
A smooth drive into 2016 for vehicle segment: Alto still ahead of othersSubscriber Only
January 11, 2016 17:51 IST
The year 2015 wasn't all about superstar performances. Tata’s Zest and Bolt promised a great deal but failed to make any impact on the market.
Mon, Jan 11, 2016
Poised for the Big LeapSubscriber Only
January 08, 2016 19:58 IST
Packaged intelligently with features that lend it novelty, the Zica is the refreshing change that Tata needed in its product portfolio.
Sat, Jan 09, 2016
Tata Zica Pricing — Better Play Under, Than OverSubscriber Only
January 06, 2016 17:56 IST
Tata Motors, in my view, should go ultra aggressive with the Zica to stamp itself in the minds of consumers for its own benefit.
Fri, Jan 08, 2016New diesel cars ban: Wrongfully reactiveSubscriber Only
December 16, 2015 18:34 IST
The Supreme Court’s order to ban in Delhi the registration of new diesel vehicles above 2000cc engine displacement has been top story material, and rightly so.
Wed, Dec 16, 2015Tata Zica Review: The refreshing change this portfolio needed for longSubscriber Only
December 05, 2015 20:29 IST
Tata Zica has a load of first-in-segment features that make it unique
Mon, Dec 07, 2015
Volkswagen recalls 3.23 lakh cars in India; this is how they will tackle crisisSubscriber Only
December 02, 2015 01:00 IST
Volkswagen admitted to the malpractice and said about 11 million cars worldwide were fitted with the ‘defeat device’.
Thu, Dec 03, 2015
Volkswagen diesel scandal: Engine hardware & software solution for over 3 lakh cars in IndiaSubscriber Only
November 30, 2015 18:16 IST
The 1.6-litre EA 189 engine will feature a "flow transformer" — a wire mesh fitted directly in front of the air mass flow sensor that will ‘calm’ down the air flow and improve the measuring accuracy of the sensor.
Fri, Dec 25, 2015
Datsun, please bring fun back in your cars!Subscriber Only
November 06, 2015 16:37 IST
Datsun used to be a brand of cheerful cars that were fairly cheap to own and run. That, by no means, meant that they were rubbish to drive
Fri, Nov 06, 2015
Emission scandal: Volkswagen India may just escape. Here’s whySubscriber Only
October 29, 2015 15:17 IST
According to an estimate by Credit Suisse — which accounted for the cost of fixing the cars, settling the civil and criminal claims, and reimbursing the customers — the diesel scandal will cost Volkswagen almost $90 billion.
Fri, Dec 25, 2015
Will Baleno help Maruti finally make a mark in premium segment?Subscriber Only
October 26, 2015 21:40 IST
India and Japan make up about two-third of Suzuki’s global business, so you can now understand how crucial is Maruti to Suzuki’s global play.
Mon, Oct 26, 2015Volkswagen’s Diesel-gate: What it means for the company – and for IndiaSubscriber Only
October 09, 2015 17:28 IST
There's an impending recall in the coming months as a corrective measure. It's not just the Volkswagen Polo and Vento which use the EA 189 TDI engine, but also a few Audi and Skoda models.
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