Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla has long been the antithesis of the enthusiast car. It’s the automotive equivalent of smooth jazz — ubiquitous and innocuous but seldom loved. And like a forgettably syrupy Kenny G ballad album, it’s also enjoyed enviable success over the years; in 1997 it beat out the Volkswagen Beetle to become the best-selling nameplate of all time, and is always near the top of the charts for its segment, selling 290,947 units in 2012 in spite of being near the end of its model cycle.

Petrol costs less than diesel in Goa.

The state has become the first state to sell petrol at cheaper rates than diesel after oil companies recently announced a hike of Rs. 1 per litre for diesel.

Toyota i-ROAD concept vehicle

In the realm between cars and motorcycles, many automakers see a potential market for city-only personal vehicles that combine aspects of both modes. Here's Toyota's latest idea for such a vehicle, the i-Road, an all-electric three-wheeler

that can travel 30 miles on a charge and leans into corners.

Bus vs. car: show me the money

Remember the classic scene from the movie Jerry MaGuire, where Tom Cruise shouts out “Show me the money!”?  It must have worked, because buses and coaches have responded! Watch out private car users, there’s a new King in town when it comes to affordability!

Buses our ...Future

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Improving urban mobility patterns at low cost.. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) - a modern transit system with the flexibility of buses, and the speed, comfort and reliability of rail - enjoys growing popularity of  around the world. BRT provides faster, greener, safer and more efficient service than an ordinary bus. "These systems operate like a surface subway, say BRT advocates, but cost far less than building an actual metro." With its dedicated lanes, accommodating service areas, technologically advanced stations and GPS tracking systems, BRT offers a comprehensive mass transit service at a fraction of typical costs. In fact, for the amount of capital it takes to build a single rail line, localities can build multiple BRT lines. The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) executive director, Walter Hook, confirms BRT’s potential in cities where funding is scarce. “BRT will be an important option for transit systems in the future, especially in cities where transit demand is high and budgets are tight,” Hook says. Due to its flexible service and low capital investments, BRT has found success around the world. In addition to the global enthusiasm for BRT is growing popularity in the U.S. There are currently five cities in the U.S., including Los Angeles and Cleveland, which use BRT as a part of their public transit system and eight to ten new BRT systems under consideration.

Infographic: A smarter future for bus travel..