Articles about Indian Cars

Paying tribute to its roots

The last time we had seat time in a Mahindra Scorpio was way back in 2017. At the time, we described the vehicle as a no-frills Indian-made SUV with a retro design-not exactly a recipe for success, but its

Could our market get it?

Toyota and Suzuki have been working hand in hand together developing cars ever since the two brands entered a business alliance in 2017. Some of the more notable products from this partnership include the Suzuki ACross and Toyota Urban Cruiser (seen above),

Think this should be sold in PH?

You know how we often say the cars sold in India match up nicely with the Philippine setting on account of the similarities between the two nations' road conditions? This might fit nicely inside that evidence folder.What is it? It's

*In India, anyway

Remember the Hyundai Casper? You guys fell in love with the thing on account of its quirky design and fashionable interior. Let's face it, though: The main draw there was its ridiculously affordable 13,850,000 Korean won (P590,000) starting

Not bad at all

Here in the Philippines, Mahindra is mostly known for being the Philippine National Police's (PNP) ride of choice. Sure, the Indian manufacturer released a few passenger-oriented models like the Scorpio and the double-cab Enforcer, but the brand never really

It only has a 1.0-liter engine and can’t go off-road, but we like it

One man's trash is another man's treasure, right? Well, this restomodded Maruti Suzuki Omni from the guys at Holy Shift Garage is a prime example of that.The Omni-also known as the Carry in other markets-is an 800cc

To be unveiled at Auto Expo 2020 in India

Add this to the ever-growing list of electric vehicle concepts coming out from Japanese car brands: Suzuki has announced it will be unveiling its own EV crossover called the Futuro-e at the 2020 Auto Expo in India.The Futuro-e,

And another model received four stars

Yes, you read that right. Indian cars may not have the most stellar reputation in our country, but an Indian-made model has just earned itself a five-star safety rating from the Global New Car Assessment Program (Global NCAP).The Tata

Launched in India

Look who just made a global debut, the all-new Honda Brio Amaze. The mini sedan's second-generation version was unveiled at the Auto Expo 2018 in India, where it shared the stage with the CR-V and the Civic.Built

Meet the DC Avanti

What's this then?This, my friends, is the first mid-engined supercar designed, engineered and built in India, for Indians. It's called the DC Avanti and is the work of Dilip Chhabria-designer and founder of DC Design-a company

The Indian face-off

The Suzuki Super Carry is the king of small utilities, with thousands serving as mini-jeepneys, water delivery trucks, and barangay patrol vehicles. Unfortunately for Suzuki, these are mostly surplus imports, often with a new coat of paint, a left-hand-drive

A throwback to '90s SUVs

I have always been proud of the fact that I am willing and happy to drive any new car once. There's just something cool about operating a vehicle you've never experienced before, and I believe the mere act of trying

A robust, no-frills workhorse

When I was assigned to review the Mahindra Enforcer 4x4 Double Cab by my editors, the "Pare, pulis ako" jokes came loud and often (mostly from you - editors). It didn't help that it was parked in our building's basement across

More than just a police vehicle

When I was assigned to drive and review the Mahindra Enforcer, the 'Pare, pulis ako' jokes came in droves. It didn't help that the test unit was white with big red lettering across the top. This pickup is...well, different from

Now that's dedication

Last year, CAC Mahindra-the Indian carmaker's local distributor-won the bid to provide a fleet of vehicles for official use by the Philippine National Police. Since then, the Mahindra Enforcer has been an increasingly common sight on our country's

Thanks to decreasing diesel prices

The past few weeks have been an absolute joy for diesel consumers. The fuel has been so cheap lately that it's almost hard to believe--at just P20.20 per liter, it's cheaper than a 1.5-liter bottle of

Proudly Indian-made

The subcompact crossover segment is one of the fastest-growing segments globally. One popular example is the Ford EcoSport, which is selling like hotcakes in its primary markets, particularly in India and the Philippines. In fact, the segment is so popular that

How did it fare?

Clark International Speedway and Batangas Racing Circuit are venues where people satisfy their thirst for speed. The mountains of Tanay, meanwhile, is where off-road adventure-seekers head for 4x4 thrills.We have to admit that roughing it--dirt roads, river crossings,

Could this lead to more car sales?

International football superstar Lionel Messi is now the face of Tata Motors, after the Indian auto manufacturer signed the 28 year-old Argentinian to be its global brand ambassador for passenger vehicles.The deal marks the first time that the 2014 FIFA

Including PNP's vehicle of choice

We already knew that Mahindra was supplying our Philippine National Police with 1,470 units of the Enforcer SUV, but we didn't know what the Indian carmaker's plans were for the civilian market. Until last night, that is.In a