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Here comes our annual mega issue as we celebrate getting a year older, twelve candles on the cake this time around to be precise. And keeping with our tradition here at autoX we celebrate the occasion by assembling the latest range of cars and motorcycles to have hit Indian tarmac in the year gone by. And boy do we have an impressive lot, Ferrari’s turbocharged 488 represents the top of today’s supercar capabilities, while Lamborghini’s Urus shows the world what a hardcore performance SUV is really all about. But that’s not the end of the exotic machinery, for there are some fairly impressive cars and bikes, from the Lexus LS 500h to the Ducati Multistrada 1260 Pikes Peak that leaves you amazed at how quickly the automobile is evolving and how versatile these machines are becoming.

As you can imagine, sifting through this diverse range of machines is no easy task. So, for our annual mega test, The scores of each vehicle are published, to make this the most transparent test in the industry. So, if you want to know where the latest cars and bikes stand, go grab a copy of our twelfth-anniversary issue and see which machines are the ‘Best of 2018.’ Our mega test aside, our new issue also brings you the latest automotive content in terms of reviews and features, as we drive Hyundai’s all-new Santro that is back with a bang. Meanwhile, our international partners have sampled Toyota’s highly anticipated new Supra, which has enthusiasts biting the ends of their fingernails. So, while the car is scheduled for its first public debut in Jan 2019, you can check it out already in our current issue.

2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 Revealed

Sharper styling, more equipment and minor chassis tweaks are the key highlights of the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3.

1 min

Mahindra And Ford Sign New Agreements On Powertrain Sharing And Connected Mobility

Under the agreement, Mahindra will develop and supply low displacement petrol engines to Ford India for its future models from 2020.

1 min

Still Drivens

Dhruv sits down with none other than SRK to talk cars in general, the Santro in particular, and what still drives him after 27 years in Bollywood.

6 mins

Second Coming

With the shift towards electric mobility picking up steam with each passing day, the world’s largest carmaker – Volkswagen – has finally revealed its plan regarding electric vehicles. So, we take a deep dive into the new all-electric MEB architecture to see just how important it is to the survival of the VW Group.

3 mins

Future Shock

Here’s a first look at the facelifted Hyundai Tucson, as well as the brand new Kona crossover – which Hyundai has been hinting at bringing into India for some time.

3 mins

V4 Boom

The DRE Track Days came to India, and Ducati test-rider, Alessandro Valia, set the lap record at the BIC. But, the bigger news has to be Shivank breaking the ‘sound barrier’ on a Panigale V4 at the very same event!

3 mins

Welcome Change

It may look virtually identical to the model it replaces, but the 2018 Ford Aspire comes with a new petrol motor and many other changes that bring it back in the running in the compact sedan space.

5 mins

Desirable Sacrilege

With the Urus, Lamborghini is breaking new ground for an exotic supercar brand. But does an SUV really deserve a ‘Raging Bull’ badge on the bonnet?

4 mins

Ferrari 488 Gtb Total Points: 65

On behalf of the entire team, I think it’s safe to say that the most exciting machine we’ve tested all year is the Ferrari 488 Pista – a ‘hardcore’ version of the car that you see here! The Pista generates 711bhp to the GTB’s 661.

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Marazzo Total Points: 65.4

It’s safe to say that the Mahindra Marazzo was the surprise of this year’s ‘Best of 2018’ test. While I had driven it previously – and had been hugely impressed by it – my colleagues saw it in the flesh for the first time during this mega test. And it was clear very quickly that the Marazzo would do quite well this year.

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