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Highlights of Auto Today - March 2024 issue: The latest issue of Auto Today magazine is out now packing reviews of the newest cars and motorcycles along with page-turning features and everything in between. Headlining the cover this month is Kia's flagship EV, the EV9 SUV. We drive the premium three-row electric SUV and tell you why it's impressive enough to give luxury EVs a run for their money. We've also driven the latest addition to Hyundai's sporty N Line range, the Hyundai Creta N Line, and a new variant of the BMW iX that promises more performance and more range. Our Top Story centres around the newly announced joint venture between JSW and MG Motor India, a partnership that's set to deliver a host of new energy vehicles in the coming years. The latest issue also previews the just launched BYD Seal before we get our hands on the premium electric sedan for a full review. Featured in this issue is the Drivers of Change initiative that takes you on a 10,000km journey with the Mahindra XUV700 across the country to honour and shed light on the stories of extraordinary women from various fields who have played a pivotal role in India's progress and development. There's also a detailed roundup of the best set of wheels from the 2024 Geneva International Motor Show. The First Ride section includes reviews of the 2024 Jawa 350 and the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650. As always, there are updates on our long-term fleet that includes the Hyundai Verna, Hyundai Exter, Maruti Suzuki Jimny, MG Comet and the Royal Enfield Himalayan along with a wrap-up detailing what I was like living with the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Plus, there are updates on all the latest happenings from the domestic and international automotive world. Enjoy the latest issue of Auto Today magazine and remember to always buckle up in a car no matter where you're seated, and strap a helmet on if you're riding a two-wheeler.

50 Shades Of Touring

Building on the core of an already capable iX the xDrive50 brings performance and touring range to BMW's flagship electric SUV

2 mins

Mercedes EQS SUV To Arrive Later This Year

MERCEDES-BENZ INDIA has big plans for 2024. After achieving its highest-ever sales in 2023, the luxury carmaker has grand plans to introduce 12 new models this year including three electric vehicles and most importantly, the EQS SUV.

1 min

A HERO'S TALE: MAVRICK IN THE MAKING

Hero MotoCorp, the world's largest motorcycle and scooter manufacturer is now stepping into the world of premium motorcycles and creating waves already

2 mins

Hero Vida V1 Plus reintroduced in India

HERO MOTOCORP has relaunched the V1 Plus variant of the company’s electric scooter.

1 min

Geneva returns to the motor show calendar

The Geneva International Motor Show Is back to Switzerland and Anagh Bhaskar brings you the highlights

8 mins

Winds of change

Join us on a 10,000km journey with the Mahindra XUV700 across the country as Dipayan Dutta and Dhruv Saxena share stories of extraordinary women who have gone against the grain to fight for what they believe in

4 mins

Jaw(a)line Adjustment

Can the significantly updated Jawa finally come out as a real contender in the heavily contested 350cc motorcycle space? We took it out for a spin recently to find out

3 mins

BYD Seal arrives in India

This is the third product from the Chinese automaker, the first two being the Atto 3 electric SUV and eé electric MPV. Abhinav Jakhar takes a closer look at the Seal

2 mins

The emperor's new clothes

Hyundai has launched the Creta in N Line guise. So what does it offer and why you should get one? We find out

3 mins

MG Motor's fresh aspirations

The joint venture between MG Motor India and JSW Group has been a long time coming, but it's finally here. SAlC-owned MG has laid out a plan for the future. Abhinav Jakhar brings you all the details

2 mins

Flagship destroyer

The Kia EV9 is sized similar to any other 3-row flagship luxury SUV, but aggressive pricing and world-class features on a proven EVplatform make it a formidable contender

5 mins

A new motor expo for Bharat

The Bharat Mobility Global Expo has marked the return of a premier automotive expo to the grand new Pragati Maidan. From latest cars to electric earthmovers, Anagh Bhaskar lists them all

4 mins

Skoda announces all-new sub-4 metre SUV

Skoda will be foraying into the crowded sub-4 metre SUV space in India with a brand new product which is set to arrive in the first half of 2025. Abhinav Jakhar has all the details

2 mins

Scrambler paradox

Based on the new 390 Duke, the Svartpilen 401 takes the Swedish minimal cafe racer form, slaps dirt tyres on it and somehow still works, and well. We swing a leg over and try to figure out how

4 mins

The next big HERO

Hero MotoCorp has launched the Mavrick 440 which takes on the middleweight category in India. But does it have what it needs to top the charts? We find out

3 mins

Motoring Paradise

A trip to Dubai with a track experience and all things automotive? That is exactly what Anagh Bhaskar did as he went around to experience the sheer bliss that the city provides for automotive enthusiasts

3 mins

Crashing Cars - FIVE STAR SECRETS REVEALED

Tata Motors’ success in building a full portfolio of cars that have scored five stars at either the Global New Car Assessment Programme or the newly launched Bharat NCAP is based on extensive in-house crash testing and was revealed earlier this month as it took us on an extensive tour of its crash test facility at its plant in Pune

3 mins

#BeTheBetterGuy

Hyundai's safety campaign lays emphasis on the importance of taking precautions before you start driving. We take you through some of the checks one must make before taking the road

10+ mins

Cross to bear

The introduction of an automatic transmission does address a major shortcoming of the Citroen C3 Aircross, but can that help buyers look past its other flaws, or are they too heavy a cross to bear?

3 mins

Shifting the narrative

Tata has launched India’s first ever CNG car with an automatic transmission and we got behind the wheel to find out if its actually a formula that works

3 mins

STAR KID

The entry-level GLA is the latest Merc to get a midlife refresh and we got behind the wheel of the top-spec diesel to see if the smallest SUV is good enough to be considered proper luxury

3 mins

Xin chào VinFast

Vietnam's VinFast has initiated proceedings to establish a manufacturing facility in India, but before the company starts building cars Dhruv Saxena gives you an insight into this relatively unknown brand

5 mins

Royal Enfield Himalayan

The Royal Enfield Himalayan has been in the Auto Today fleet for two months now and feelings are beginning to happen. I know this because I'm riding to work every day, in the peak of Delhi's most savage winter.

1 min

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Given the string of new launches and media drives and the consequent hectic shoot schedule during my first full month with our long-term Maruti Suzuki Jimny, I haven't been able to spare any time to head off the road where this car truly belongs.

1 min

Italian Stallion

Ever since the price of Aprilia's made-in-India new entry segment track machine was annouced, we've been waiting to get a leg over and we got a chance to do just that at the gruelling Kari Motor Speedway

5 mins

Retro neo

For 2024, Bajaj has given the Chetak electric scooter an update with a bigger battery, more range and tech. We took it for a ride to find out what it's like

3 mins

ELECTRIFYING THE DESERT

From blistering speeds to suspension shattering terrain, Anagh Bhaskar brings all the highlights of the world's greatest rally raid - the 2024 Dakar

2 mins

Touch up

The Mercedes-Benz GLS facelift is here with an updated exterior, interior and additions to the features list. We spent some time with the GLS 450 (petrol) variant to find out what's new

4 mins

Hail to the king

The Hyundai Creta looks set to continue its reign as the segment leader with major updates to the exterior and interior, additions to the list of comfort and convenience features, and enhanced safety

5 mins

Leading the pack

Kia's first wave of major facelifts now includes the Sonet, which debuts a fresh new look and new additions to almost all departments over the skin. We drove the freshly updated SUV in Bhopal to experience just how much better it is

3 mins

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Auto Today is a monthly automobile magazine published by the India Today Group. It is one of the most popular automobile magazines in the country. The magazine is known for its in-depth coverage of the Indian automobile industry, as well as its insights from leading experts in the field. It covers a wide range of topics related to automobiles, including:

* New car reviews: Auto Today provides in-depth reviews of new cars and motorcycles launched in the Indian market.
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