Nothing screams money more than a luxury car. First-generation entrepreneurs, hedge fund managers, doctors, architects, lawyers, engineers and dotcom geeks with cash to spare are now joining an exclusive club of high-end car owners:  A club that includes celebrities like Akshay Kumar, Bipasha Basu, Bobby Deol, Leander Paes and so many more.

First impressions and road tests of the just-launched Premier Rio have started popping up. I don't know about you, but there is something about this vehicle that makes me really wish it would be successful. However, looking at the initial driving impressions, that does not seem likely to happen. But then ...

Premier Rio min SUV launched - no four wheel drive, though.

We recently reported that the Suzuki SX4 is being prepped with a new enigne that would meet BS IV emission norms. Well, it is here now. And what Maruti has on offer for Indians is a much better car that can take the battle closer to the segment leader Honda City. And there is an automatic SX4 to boot.

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt Ltd has launched a new version of its Honda Aviator scooter in India.

Now this is interesting. Cars from Premier Auto Ltd. were some of the first we ever rode in. Premier Padmini, alongwith Ambassadors and Mahindras formed our automobile trinity for a long time indeeded, till the soap-dish sized Maruti 800 came into overthrow all of them. Update: Premier Rio launched - click here!

Reva electric Co. has struck a deal with Long Island-based Bannon Automotive LLC to manufacture the three-door hatchback Reva NXR electric car in Central New York.

It has now been confirmed that Toyota will launch its popular hybrid sedan, the Toyota Prius, in India at the 2010 Auto Expo at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Since September 2009, it has been reported, that three Tata Nano cars have caught fire according to reports in the media. Company blamed it on localised meltdowns. Right or wrong, the doubts are definitely not good news for Tata Motors.

Tata Motors acquires Hispano Carrocera, the Spain-based maker of buses and coaches

Maruti Suzuki will launch a premium mid size sedan, the Suzuki Kizashi, at the upcoming Auto Expo in New Delhi in January 2010.

Hero Honda has launched a new version of the Hero Honda Hunk as well as a special edition of the Hero Honda Splendor+.

It has just been announced that a 1.9 liter version of the popular Fiat Linea will be launched at the 2010 Auto Expo in New Delhi.

After all, is it that difficult to make a car that looks better?

So, now that the car is here, perhaps it is time for a photo gallery. We have been publishing occasional pictures along with our stories about the new car.

After all the leaked photographs and specifications, and much speculation, the Tata Manza has finally been launched. As expected, there is a petrol as well as three diesel variants of the Manza on offer.

In the middle of all the noise about the Chevrolet Cruze, we missed this story.  It now seems that the electric version of the Chevrolet Spark which General Motors is planning to launch in association with the Reva electric car company, will be named the Chevrolet Spark Electra.

The Tata Manza would come with interior trim levels and safety features that are seriously tempting.

BMW has launched its new BMW Z4 sDrive35i Roadster in the Indian market, on October 12, 2009.

Chevrolet has managed to surprise everyone by the pricing of their new car the Chevrolet Cruze.