Automotive
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Recalibrating Harmony
We’ve always maintained that the Octavia is a luxury car in every aspect without the hefty price tag. So, when we got word of an ‘improved’ version, we couldn’t wait to jump into the driver’s seat.
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August 2017
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Out Of Order
9 races over, 9 to go. The top four riders are separated by just 10 points, meaning no one really knows where this year’s championship is headed to...
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August 2017
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Return Of The King
Vishnu Prasad was a perfect four for four on his return to JK Tyre’s premier single-seat racing series in Coimbatore.
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August 2017
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Tamed At The Bic...
We’ve been waiting for a very long time to tame Godzilla at the BIC. The question is, did the GT-R spit fire and send us scurrying for cover – with the BMW & Audi in tow – or were we actually able to calm the beast?
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August 2017
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take me to le mans
young indian talent and audi racing driver, aditya patel, deserves a seat at the table with the big boys.
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august 2016
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Opinion
The Suv Has Heralded A New Automotive World Order. And Why Not.
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June 2017
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The AAUI President Urges You To Lay Off The Horn - For Everyone's Benefit, Including Your Own!
Blaring horns and incessant honking is the norm on Indian roads – particularly in the metros. Regrettably, honking is a mind-set – and our collective mind-set seems to be to honk like nobody’s business.
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June 2017
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While Electrics May Be Winning The Propaganda War, Jens Feels That They're Not Even Close To Being The Silver Bullet They're Made Out To Be
I like the Vienna Engine Symposium. It’s an annual meeting of engineers and R&D executives, trading knowledge and arguments – without the layer of politically correct lingo that we’re exposed to at press events.
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June 2017
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Get Naked
While the world is leaning more towards naked supersport bikes, India doesn’t appear to be all that interested. Jared thinks the Z900 can change all that.
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June 2017
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Turbo Tussle
Here are two cars that can satiate a car enthusiast’s hunger for performance while doubling up as family cars. But which is better?
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June 2017
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Thoroughbred Country
Over six decades of building incredible off-road vehicles has resulted in Land Rover’s brilliant Terrain Response System, which is so good that it makes amateurs look like Camel Trophy professionals.
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September 2016
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Time to Scoot
In an effort to bring together the best of both worlds, Aprilia has combined the riding pleasure of a motorcycle and the practicality of a scooter. But does the SR 150 really live up to all the hype?
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September 2016
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Power & Prowess
The Thruxton was always a looker, and it certainly remains so in its latest avatar. And now, with a 1,200cc mill, its prospects look even better than before.
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September 2016
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Reignite My Passion
Jared undergoes a life-altering experience as he pilots a Ferrari 488 GTB around the legendary Daytona International Speedway.
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January 2017
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No Fault Found
No Fault Found
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June 2018
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City Companion
When the Honda City was first launched in the Indian market in 1998, I was 10 years old and nowhere close to the legal age of driving.
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June 2018
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Cool & Composed
Cool & Composed
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June 2018
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King Size
If you are buying an SUV, chances are that you’re probably buying it for its road presence and design appeal rather than its off-road capabilities or other functionalities.
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June 2018
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Bridge The Gap
The 6GT is a BMW that puts comfort and space first, and driving dynamics second. But does it work?
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June 2018
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Really Speedy
The brand-new Audi RS5 makes exactly the same number of horses as its predecessor – 444! Does this mean, then, that it hasn’t moved forward?
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June 2018
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2018 World Car Award Winners Announced
The Volvo XC60 bags the overall 2018 World Car of the Year award. Winners in other categories include the Audi A8, BMW M5, Nissan Leaf, Ranger Rover Velar and Volkswagen Polo.
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May 2018
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The Contender
The brand new Yaris must compete with the stalwarts in the segment - the Honda City and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz - but first it must take on the current Indian Car of the Year, the Hyundai Verna.
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May 2018
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Old World Charm
Harley’s latest Sportster is touted as both sporty and special. But, is that just marketing-speak or is the Forty-Eight Special really… ahem… special?
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May 2019
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Final Frontier
It was thought that Brexit could sink the UK economy, send the euro zone into recession, and even send the global economy into freefall. But there’s one area of the automotive industry that’s likely to remain unscathed – and that’s the luxury SUV space. They’re seemingly untouchable! Manufacturers can’t make enough. So, which is best for you?
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August 2016
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Volvo launches cleanest SUV in India
Say hello to the XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid – a more powerful yet cleaner and greener version of Volvo’s flagship SUV.
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October 2016
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Refreshed And Back
The start of September started with a phone call I always dread, the Brezza needed to visit the service centre for its routine service.
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October 2016
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Ready For Revival
Can the Hyundai Elantra energise a dwindling segment? Well, with a bold new design, it certainly looks like a force to be reckoned with.
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October 2016
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The Big Chill
Abhishek ventures to Spiti valley on a road trip, only to realize that he doesn’t really want to come back to “civilisation.”
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October 2016
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Controversy Kid!
After seven long years of controversy and debate, Bajaj has finally gotten the approval to launch the Qute – India’s first quadricycle. We take it for a spin to find out what all the fuss is about.
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April 2019
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Feisty Package
To be quintessentially Ford, a car needs to have good build quality, great suspension and excellent drivability. We drive the latest Figo to see if it still possesses those traits.
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