Automotive
Car India
The Grown-up EV
With a lot of similarities with the Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e under the skin, can the Mahindra XEV 9S continue Mahindra's positive momentum in the electric vehicle (EV) space? We sampled it in Bengaluru
6 min |
December 2025
Car India
ECO SYSTEM
Vietnamese carmaker VinFast, part of global conglomerate Vingroup, has a vision for the future like few others. We were invited to Vietnam to witness the scale of their operation—and promise—first-hand
7 min |
December 2025
Car India
Runabout Race car
Mini's most major machine gets the mega treatment. The John Cooper Works Countryman (JCW) ALL4 is not just the only internal combustion engine (ICE) JCW on sale in India; it is also the most powerful ICE car Mini has ever made. We find out how it is to drive
4 min |
December 2025
Car India
Splash and Dash
How do you improve on the already mighty 296 GTB? That is the challenge facing the 296 Speciale, the successor to 488 Pista—that and some atrocious weather
8 min |
December 2025
Car India
Audi V6 TDI Diesel Makes a Comeback
The much-loved but long-forlorn 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel engine from Audi has made a comeback as a 48-volt MHEV plus, and it powers not one but two models; for now
2 min |
December 2025
Car India
Same Name, Completely New Game
From analogue icon to digital disruptor, the Tata Sierra is back. We experience it first-hand in Chandigarh
4 min |
December 2025
Car India
A New Champion is Crowned
It almost did not happen, but Lando Norris is your 2025 Formula 1 World Drivers' Champion
2 min |
December 2025
Car India
And Then There Were Three
The 2025 drivers' title fight will go down to a three-way shootout at Abu Dhabi thanks to another win by Max Verstappen
2 min |
December 2025
Car India
When Gambles Go Wrong
Max Verstappen may have cruised to a 2025 Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix win, but the post-race implications for the McLarens have left this title fight wide open
2 min |
December 2025
Car India
It is Nine WRC Crowns for Sébastian Ogier
Sébastian Ogier, who was once competing part-time this season, has now drawn level on titles with long-time rival Sébastien Loeb
1 min |
December 2025
Car India
R! YOU READY?
A sport utility vehicle (SUV) is seen as a big, bulky and cumbersome presence. But what if it doesn't have to be that way...at all?
3 min |
December 2025
Car India
ICON
The pioneering “hot” hatchback, the VW Golf GTI, has finally made its formal arrival in India in its latest avatar. We decided to explore beyond the ordinary to find out just how extraordinary it really is
5 min |
December 2025
Car India
Presents from the Past
Contrasting traditions go head to head in the form of two brilliant sports coupés: BMW's latest M2 CS and Porsche's nicely matured Cayman GTS
10+ min |
December 2025
Car India
STRONGER THAN TIME
What started out as a special edition is now a mantra that applies in more ways than one. The G-Class has received the latest-spec big diesel engine, with more advancements, power, and torque than ever before. We got our hands on it ahead of its launch
5 min |
November 2025
Car India
Toyota Seals Dream Podium Lockout at Home
Toyota's dominant form continues into the penultimate round of the 2025 season, despite having already secured the team title at Central European Rally
1 min |
November 2025
Car India
Rovanperä's Win and Ogier Crash shake up WRC battle
Kalle Rovanperä seals Toyota Gazoo Racing's fifth consecutive WRC crown, while also igniting one of the closest title battles in modern WRC history
1 min |
November 2025
Car India
Super Compact
THE KIA SYROS HAS SPENT A COUPLE OF MONTHS WITH US AND IT has proven to be a versatile runabout. Its compact size is a boon in traffic and the quirky but futuristic looking smoothened rectangular design, inspired by the EV9, turns heads. The unique lighting elements have the same effect as well.
1 min |
November 2025
Car India
Another Twist In The Title Race
Lando Norris arrested Max Verstappen's ominous momentum by winning the 2025 Formula One Mexico City Grand Prix, taking the championship lead in the process
2 min |
November 2025
Car India
Sledgehammer of the Gods
The fastest and most expensive Mustang ever is enough to make even a Porsche 911 GT3 RS look a bit sensible
9 min |
November 2025
Car India
Stop the World Clock
We would be happy if progress ceased with Porsche's new hybrid-free 911 Carrera S. Same with the Lotus Emira and BMW's manual M3? Let's find out
10 min |
November 2025
Car India
Smart Choices Lead to Right Decisions
A delighted VinFast customer shares how, in a remarkably short span of time, the VF 7 has become his go-to ride among a fleet of high-end cars
3 min |
November 2025
Car India
Game On
Max Verstappen has properly thrust himself into the title hunt by his ominously dominant weekend at the 2025 Formula One United States Grand Prix
2 min |
November 2025
Car India
Style and Substance
The Volkswagen Taigun has proven to be just as much a showstopper as an all-rounder-be it taking on the city or the highway and everything in between. It's a Volkswagen and it needs to be experienced. Here is why
2 min |
November 2025
Car India
Interlagos Delivers Again
Amongst a chaotic 2025 Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix weekend, Lando Norris took a decisive step towards his maiden driver's title with a dominant win
2 min |
November 2025
Car India
MORE ROCKING
Of late, Citroën has been updating its line-up with “X” trims. The Citroën Basalt, too, gets the X treatment and now comes with a revamped cabin and CARA, an all-new AI-based in-car voice assistant. But is it enough to make it a compelling package?
4 min |
November 2025
Car India
When You Want it the Most
Hyundai has not just introduced a new Venue; it's a whole new platform and an elevated experience in every notable parameter. We drove it in Goa
7 min |
November 2025
Car India
The Showstoppers in Japan
From models running on alternative fuels to exciting new entrants that matter for India, here is everything that caught our attention at the Japan Mobility Show 2025
6 min |
November 2025
Car India
Versatile MPV Refreshed
The Renault Triber has been refreshed, giving the popular budget three-row offering a revitalised persona and a lot more equipment to go with the new face Story: Jim Gorde Photography: Sanjay Raikar FINDING A CAR ON A budget is easy.
3 min |
November 2025
Car India
Toshiba's SCIB 24-volt Battery-pack
TOSHIBA HAS INTRODUCED A NEW SCIB 24V battery pack (P25H20-3), a lithium-ion solution engineered for automotive, marine, and heavy equipment sectors, that also offers the advantage of seamless replacement of conventional lead-acid batteries.
1 min |
November 2025
Car India
The Gentleman Racers' Club
The Škoda Octavia RS has ruled the roads and hearts of Indians for 25 years. How well does the latest generation hold up its legacy? We find out
5 min |