Diesel car and UV sales see sharp decline in first-half FY2020

If you’re one of those who enjoy the turbo boost and a surge of torque in mid-range rpms while driving your fancy sedan, a nimble hatchback or even a sturdy SUV, chances are that like many other enthusiasts, you are a diesel-head too.

Diesel cars in their modern-day avatar, with the use of direct injection technology, have changed the dynamics of the automotive industry over the past decade or so. So much so that diesel car sales for some manufacturers in India and in markets like Europe have been as significant as 45-50 percent, owing to the benefits of ...