This is the steepest ever hike in petrol price by Rs. 6.28 per litre excluding local sales tax or VAT. The hike translates into Rs. 7.50 per litre in Delhi. Petrol in Delhi currently costs Rs. 65.64 a litre and after the increase it will be priced at Rs. 73.14 per litre

Auto-makers, too, are now going all out and indicating that diesels are the way to go. CarSingh too feels the same way and if you have been itching to get a diesel car we make your decision easier with our special coverage on the hottest available diesel cars in the market right now.

Overall this year buying cars will surely pinch a hole in your pocket with higher tax rates. However on the positive side the much hyped diesel tax has not been imposed which makes it the right time to make that crucial choice. CarSingh lists out five diesel cars in the Rs 5 lakh to Rs 8 lakh price range that you can ignore only at your own peril.

India has always been a welcome land for fuel efficient cars. This move will further bolster the entry of better fuel efficient cars which is already filled with the likes of Maruti Alto, Tata Nano and the Chevrolet Beat etc.

Volkswagen unveiled the New Touraeg SUV at the Auto Expo. Powering the SUV is a 3.0-litre V6 diesel that develops around 240bhp. It also has a 3 litre hybrid petrol engine option. The maximum torque is 40.8 kgm with a kerb weight of 2297-2315kg. The specifications measures in 4795/1940/1709mm for length, width and breadth.

Bajaj RE60 is the first car from the stable of Bajaj Auto in four wheeler passenger vehicle segment, positioned to replace three wheelers on the streets of Indian cities. RE means rear engine, which is Bajaj’s flagship brand in three wheelers.

The SUVs have always had their say in the auto market irrespective of their big, muscular and adventurous nature. SUV’s have been making all the waves in the recent past and the year 2012 can truly be heralded as the year of SUV’s with a spate of exciting launches. This is arguably going to be "the" segment to look at in 2012 with the maximum number of launches.

Sedan cars have their own advantages and disadvantages, but they are still among the most popular cars for families that you can find on the market. Here’s the list of sedan cars making their way this 2012.

Let’s get down to the business. Here’s the list of hatchback cars: Ford Fiesta is basically the European Fiesta hatch with a slapped on boot. Expected in mid 2012 with a price tag of Rs 6-7 lakh the Fiesta hatch should slot in as a premium hatchback, a notch higher than the more economical Figo.

The countdown for the biggest auto extravaganza has begun with just nine days remaining for the 11th Auto Expo which will be host to 50 new launches including cars, two-wheelers and commercial vehicles, and with special focus on green technologies and environment as well. In this annual special feature we bring you sneak preview of the upcoming year’s hottest car launches.

Maruti Alto bijli, Fiat Punto sparklers and Skoda Laura twinkling stars are not the names of crackers. They are the dhamaka car offers available this diwali. Every car from the likes of entry level Maruti Alto to the high end Skoda Laura are all vying for some huge prospects during the festive season.

International Motor Show is now underway at Frankfurt, Germany. The show is host to some of the biggest auto launches and this year was no exception. In spite of the global economic turbulence the show had at least over 1000 participants from over 35 nations and is expected to garner up to 80 new launches in the forthcoming days.

Force One will be new Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) from commercial vehicle manufacturer Force Motors. Force One will be the first vehicle to enter in the growing passenger car market in India for Force Motors, India.

Car Sales – All the Major Car manufactures in India has recorded strong car sales in February. The main reason behind it is the union budget in March. Customers advance booked cars due to fear of hike in prices after union b budget 2011-2012.