Fuel Savers - Automotive Scan Gauges Many of us have had the opportunity of sitting in a Skoda or a Volkswagen and seeing the onboard computer display information such as the Fuel economy,...

FAQ’s on Traffic Rules and Regulations Introduction The progress of any nation is indicated by the development of its transportation system. With the fast growing vehicle population...

Auto guide on Planning a RoadTrip We often wish to escape from our daily routine life to a place where we can get some calm and peace. Unlike our daily commute, travelling on long routes needs...

User Guide for Wheels and Tyres. Wheels and tyres have always been an important part in automobiles as they are the point of contact between the vehicle and the surface. They are also...

Bio Fuels as Alternative fuels-An analysis The progress of any nation depends on the development of transportation facility. We all know the importance of petrol and diesel fuels. India is the...

Emergency Auto Guide CarTrade.com's Auto Guide section consists of articles which are helpful to every individual in maintaining his/her vehicle. The Auto Guide covers topics such as...

Motomax Car Care Product Review The CarTrade.com team has reviewed a host of cars till date. Along with the glamour and gloss of the auto sector comes the part where we also need to get down...

Transportation has become a very important part of everyone’s lifestyle. Greater efforts and initiatives are being undertaken to come up with new and improved methods of...

New age technologies are being ushered in everywhere in our day to day life. The automobile world is also experiencing various changes lately. These new changes are been incorporated for our...

With the ever increasing cost of petrol fuels, more and more people are choosing to purchase diesel driven cars. Indeed, manufacturer sales numbers clearly show that most of the car buyers...

Introduction With the recent increase of price of petrol by Rs 5 and official notification that it will increase further shortly,  there is an increased eagerness of car owners to go for CNG...

Learning driving is one of the most interesting things to do for almost all youngsters. We can see the enthusiasm they show to learn driving a car or any vehicle. However, there are plenty of...

Safety Systems and Security Features in cars In earlier articles, we discussed different features of automobiles that make use of electronics. In this final article, we will be dealing with safety...

In last week's article, we had dealt with basic electronic components in cars. Today, we continue the series, looking at other car functions, like the Windshield wiper/washer system, power door lock,...

Over the last weeks, we have explored various systems in cars, such as transmissions, suspensions and wheels. Today, we end the series with a review of the final major system in a car, the...

The rapid depletion of petroleum fuels and their ever increasing cost have led to an intensive search for alternative fuels. One of the most promising substitutes for petroleum, are today considered...

Over the last few weeks, we have covered various parts of the car, including transmission, suspensions and engine fluids. While transmission is connected to accelerating and moving the car, and...

Transmission is a vital link in the power train of any modern vehicle. The purpose of transmission or transaxle is to transfer power from the engine to the wheels through the use of gears of various...

Introduction to Audio Systems Some people cannot drive a car without a music system. It is not just an accessory for them but an essential component of the car. Car buyers in India are quite...

In our previous articles we had dealt with topics such as the working of petrol and diesel engines, suspension systems etc. Another interesting technical element is the emission norm, known in India...

The suspension system of a car plays a major role in its working. The car’s suspension is directly related to the comfort a passenger can experience when driving his car. The suspension also...

This is the part two of our series - Know Your Engines. We covered the Petrol Engines last week and this week we write about diesel engines. If you haven’t read that article, please take a look...

At CarTradeIndia, we have regularly published informative articles on cars and their engineering. Today, as part of a series of articles, Shiva Shankar takes a look at the petrol engine. How does it...

With the emergence of India as a global hub for small cars, there is a huge increase in the number of vehicles on-road. New cars are available with attractive offers, and so are used cars available...

Many Two-Wheeler owners won’t be aware of the particulars of maintenance of their bikes and may wonder if the mechanic was right in suggesting to replace some parts at particular usage. For new...

For many Indians, Astrology is an important point to consider when undertaking important decisions. And, as well as know, buying a car is one of life’s largest decisions. Today Shiva Shankar,...

With the onset of Monsoon in India, a tough season starts for our cars. Cars are exposed to severe conditions like rains, floods, falling of trees, etc. This manifests itself in the car through...

One of the most important considerations while buying or owning a car is the fuel efficiency or the mileage of that car. Indeed, beyond the initial purchase price of the car, you are going to end up...

To do or not to do? Over the last years, India has seen a strong growth in the usage of LPG in the automobile space. Both in manufacturer equipped models and kits, LPG as a car fuel is now in...

Introduction Some people cannot drive a car without a music system. It is not just an accessory for them but an essential component of the car. Car buyers in India are quite enthusiastic about...

If you use a rickshaw, you must have noticed that some rickshaws are labeled as Two Stroke engines, while some are labeled as Four Stroke. You may have even noticed that those rickshaws 'feel...

Petrol, Diesel, CNG or LPG? We help you choose! Today I am writing about fuel types in India. As I explained last week, diesel and petrol are fuel types where the main difference is defined by the...

India is one of the biggest markets for diesel cars. Most of the people prefer diesel engines over petrol ones in this country. Why so? The debate between petrol and diesel engines is as old as the...