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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
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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
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Premium Promise
Siddharth feels that the revolutionary new Rexton holds tremendous promise for Mahindra.
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June 2017
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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MG Motors Lays Down India Plans
MG Motors Lays Down India Plans
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April 2018
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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This Month, Joe Explores The Subject Of Divorce - Formula 1 Style
Honda and McLaren are moving inexorably towards a divorce.
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July 2017
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Amplifying Retail
We drive the new Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza AMT auto variant and find out if this bestseller can further expand its customer base.
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July 2018
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Boost It
With the S version of the EcoSport, Ford India is bringing a new trim level to the EcoSport lineup. Featuring additional standard equipment and visual changes, it hopes to appeal to enthusiasts. But does it?
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