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Traffic violations in Delhi can result in fines ranging from ₹500 to ₹20,000, while some serious offences may be dealt with through a court challan. The penalty can also be higher for a subsequent violation in several cases. The Delhi Traffic Police publishes a list of traffic violations, the relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles…

Getting a driving licence in India involves more than paying a single application fee. Depending on the service you need, you may have to pay charges for a learner’s licence, learner’s licence test, driving test, issue of the permanent driving licence, renewal, addition of another vehicle class or other services. The Central Motor Vehicles Rules,…

CNG cars in India are no longer limited to small hatchbacks and entry-level sedans. Buyers can now choose from a wider range of factory-fitted CNG vehicles, including premium hatchbacks, compact SUVs, larger SUVs and three-row MPVs. Maruti Suzuki continues to offer CNG options across several price segments. Tata Motors has expanded its iCNG range with…

Tata.ev has expanded its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) option to its entire electric car range in India. The programme was initially available on the Tiago.ev and Punch.ev. It now also covers the Nexon.ev, Curvv.ev, Sierra.ev and Harrier.ev. The BaaS option separates the cost of the battery from the upfront price of the car. This lowers the initial…

Maruti Suzuki has introduced automatic CNG versions of the Swift, Dzire and Baleno in India. The new models combine the company’s factory-fitted S-CNG technology with a five-speed Auto Gear Shift (AGS), also known as an automated manual transmission (AMT). The move gives buyers a new option if they want the lower running costs of CNG…

Buying new tyres for your car can seem straightforward until you look at the numbers printed on the sidewall. A marking such as 185/65 R15 88H may look confusing at first, but each number and letter tells you something important about the tyre. Choosing the right size is not simply about finding a tyre that…

Bharat NCAP has given Indian car buyers a much clearer way to compare vehicle safety. Instead of relying only on the safety equipment listed in a brochure, buyers can now look at independently assessed crash-test results and star ratings. But the system is about to become considerably more comprehensive. Bharat NCAP 2.0 is scheduled to…

Six airbags have become an important safety feature in new cars sold in India. Many manufacturers now offer them as standard across variants, and buyers increasingly look for the number of airbags when comparing cars. But what do six airbags actually do? Does having six airbags automatically mean a car is safer than one with…

For years, petrol was the default choice for most Indian car buyers. Diesel lost ground, CNG remained a practical option for high-mileage users, and electric cars were still considered a relatively new technology. That picture is changing. In August 2026, CNG, hybrid and electric passenger vehicles together accounted for 41.95% of India’s passenger vehicle retail…

A tyre can lose pressure without looking completely flat. You may notice the problem only when the steering feels heavier, the car starts pulling to one side or the tyre becomes badly damaged. This is where a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System can help. TPMS monitors the pressure in your car’s tyres and warns you when…

Traction control, or TCS, helps prevent the driven wheels from spinning when they lose grip during acceleration. This can be particularly useful on wet roads, where water can reduce the amount of grip available between the tyres and the road. When the system detects excessive wheel slip, it can reduce engine torque, apply the brakes…

Buying a new car is an exciting experience, but it is worth slowing down before accepting the keys. A careful new car PDI checklist can help you identify scratches, missing accessories, incorrect documents or other problems before the car is registered and delivered. PDI stands for pre-delivery inspection. The dealership normally conducts its own inspection,…

Imagine taking a sharp turn on a wet road and suddenly feeling the car slide away from the direction in which you are steering. Your hands are turning the wheel one way, but the car continues moving in another. This is exactly the type of situation in which Electronic Stability Control can help. Electronic Stability…

If you drive mostly in city traffic, choosing the right automatic transmission can make a noticeable difference to your daily commute. Two popular options available in India are AMT and CVT. Cars such as the Maruti Swift AMT and Tata Nexon AMT use the first type, while the Honda City CVT, Honda Amaze CVT and…

If you regularly drive between Delhi and Gurugram, you know how tiring the journey can become. A clear road can turn into a long traffic jam within minutes. Routes such as NH-48, Ring Road and the roads around Cyber Hub often involve repeated braking, slow movement and sudden lane changes. In these conditions, the choice…

SUVs dominate car sales in India today, but that also means buyers now face a new confusion. Do you go for a compact SUV or step up to a mid-size one? Both segments overlap in price at certain trims, and showroom brochures do not always make the difference clear. This post breaks it down in…

Choosing a fuel type used to be simple. You picked petrol or diesel, and that was that. Today, Indian buyers have four real options on the table, petrol, diesel, CNG, and electric. Each one suits a different kind of driver. There is no single “best” fuel type for everyone. The right choice depends on how…

Buying your first car on a tight budget does not mean you have to compromise on the essentials. Following the GST changes that took effect in September 2025, prices of many small cars fell by roughly ₹50,000 to ₹1.3 lakh. As a result, buyers now have more options with an ex-showroom price below ₹6 lakh….

Factory-fitted CNG is the most integrated option, because the manufacturer designs, tests and calibrates the system with the car. Dealer-fitted CNG is a good middle route when an authorised network installs an approved kit. Aftermarket CNG can also be safe, but only when the kit is approved for your exact car, the installer is qualified,…

Renewing your car insurance is not just a formality you tick off once a year. It directly affects how much you pay and how much you receive if something goes wrong. Many car owners in India simply auto-renew with the same insurer without checking their No Claim Bonus (NCB), their Insured Declared Value (IDV), or…