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True Comeback
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True Comeback

As it continues to reclaim lost ground in the Indian market, Tata Motors’ latest compact sedan, the Tigor, targets the Goliath of its segment – the Maruti Suzuki DZire. So, can it really live up to folklore and slay the giant?

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April 2017
Mahindra And Ford Sign New Agreements On Powertrain Sharing And Connected Mobility
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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.

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November 2018
Still Drivens
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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.

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November 2018
Karl Wants You To Know That Tyres Make The Difference Between Life And Death
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Karl Wants You To Know That Tyres Make The Difference Between Life And Death

Certain big, black, round, rubber things can make a real difference in life. In fact, they can make a real difference to life itself. Yes, our tyres are what keep us going where we want to and prevent us from careening into a tree and certain death. Each contact patch is about the size of your hand – not a lot considering how crucial it is to keeping us alive.

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June 2017
BMW Group Plans On Five Electrified Models By 2021
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BMW Group Plans On Five Electrified Models By 2021

At the annual general meeting, BMW’s chairman of the board of management, Harald Krueger, announced plans for electric mobility and targets.

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June 2017
Premium Promise
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Premium Promise

Siddharth feels that the revolutionary new Rexton holds tremendous promise for Mahindra.

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June 2017
Scout Sexy & Chieftain Dark Horse
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Scout Sexy & Chieftain Dark Horse

The Indian Chieftain gets the Dark Horse treatment, making it meaner but not necessarily leaner. We swing a leg over this mammoth machine to see if you can actually live with it everyday.

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June 2017
Just Roam With It
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Just Roam With It

A pricey Italian with a lot of attitude. No, not a supermodel, but the Guzzi Roamer.

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June 2017
GST
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GST

Siddharth points out the implications on the impeding GST regime on the Indian automobile industry.

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May 2017
Jaguar F-pace Is 2017 World Car Of The Year
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Jaguar F-pace Is 2017 World Car Of The Year

Jaguar F-Pace bags World Car of the Year and Design of the Year awards. Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman wins World Performance Car of the Year award, the rather impressive Mercedes-Benz E-Class wins the Luxury Car of the Year title while the futuristic BMW i3 takes home the World Urban Car of the Year 2017 trophy.

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May 2017
Figo Fascination
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Figo Fascination

Are a few cosmetic changes and stiffer springs enough to justify the ‘S’ badge that once adorned the much-loved Fiesta?

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May 2017
Brief Encounters
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Brief Encounters

They’re finally here – the new range of Kawasaki motorcycles – the Z650, Ninja 650, Z900, and the BS IV compliant Ninja 300. We take them all for a spin to make you go green with envy.

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May 2017
Street Cred
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Street Cred

If the Street Rod looks like a Harley, sounds like a Harley, it should ride like a Harley too – right? Wrong. And here’s why…

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May 2017
Protean Polestar
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Protean Polestar

Is there more to the Polestar branded Volvo S60 than a bright paint job and a punchier motor?

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May 2017
High Rollers
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High Rollers

From Bedouins to skyscrapers, the city of Dubai has come a long way. Today it’s a showcase of global success. So what better place, then, to indulge in the opulence of the most luxurious models from the house of Rolls-Royce.

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May 2017
Uneasy Sits The Crown
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Uneasy Sits The Crown

Compact SUVs have come a long way, from topping safety ratings to offering state-of-the-art features and being fun to drive. We look at the XUV300 to see if it can challenge the likes of the Vitara Brezza, Nexon and EcoSport.

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April 2019
Style Conundrum
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Style Conundrum

The design of the X4 is an interesting amalgamation of an SUV and a coupé. But, apart from the striking design, does the X4 offer substantial changes over to its more ‘regular’ sibling? We drive the brand-new one to find out.

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April 2019
Street Brawler
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Street Brawler

This is what you get when you strip down an R15 to its bare bones. But will this recipe of turning a full faired bike into a naked street brawler work? We ride the new MT-15 at the BIC to find out.

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April 2019
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza
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Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza

Mr. R.S. Kalsi, Executive Director, Sales & Marketing, and Mr. C.V. Raman, Executive Director, Engineering, Maruti Suzuki, accept the award for the Vitara Brezza.

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December 2016
Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4
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Lamborghini Huracan LP610-4

Mr. Sharad Agarwal, Head, Lamborghini India, accepts the award for the Huracan LP610-4.

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December 2016
MG Motors Lays Down India Plans
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MG Motors Lays Down India Plans

MG Motors Lays Down India Plans

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April 2018
Second Coming
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Second Coming

Stuttgart updates its stylish fastback to make it even more of a tech-fest than it previously was.

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April 2018
Get Me Dirty
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Get Me Dirty

With the addition of all-wheel drive, the Tucson becomes even more capable than before. The question is, will you ever use this enhanced capability?

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April 2018
Numbers Game
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Numbers Game

150 makes way for 180 – and, in doing so, Bajaj has bettered the value proposition of its entry-level cruiser.

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April 2018
Who Is KIA & HOW DO THEY COMPARE?
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Who Is KIA & HOW DO THEY COMPARE?

Kia made a big splash at the recently concluded Auto Expo and truly whet our appetite for the shape of things to come. But what’s coming when, and how does it compare? Here’s a closer look at what to expect.

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April 2018
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Electrifying Jeep

While the Jeep Yuntu concept is a China-only seven-seater SUV, its new design language, as well as its plug-in hybrid powertrain, could set a precedent for the brand’s upcoming models in other markets.

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July 2017
Soldiering On
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Soldiering On

The Audi Q3 gets another update before the launch of its next-gen model in 2018. And this time around it gets a gasoline motor too.

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July 2017
Emergent Class
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Emergent Class

The Benelli TRK 502 may be a fully dressed adventure tourer, but its modest 500cc powertrain makes it a friendly and easy-to-live-with – yes, even for new riders. But, does it cut it as the perfect middleweight tourer?

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July 2017
Triple Or Nothing
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Triple Or Nothing

With a new 765cc motor, the new Street Triple S is faster than ever before. It’s packed with tech and priced well too. Is it finally time for you to go bug-eyed, then?

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July 2017
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Numero Uno

Let’s get one thing straight, even if the DZire comes last in this test, it’ll still be the segment bestseller by a country mile. We’re talking about Maruti Suzuki here, and no one knows our automobile market better. So, apart from being bestselling, let’s see if their latest model can also be the ‘best’ amongst equals.

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July 2017