Automotive

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A New Chapter

The most British and luxurious of all automotive brands is one that has remained unaffected by the viral spread of SUVs. Until now!

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Poised For Potential

We sat down with Rahil Ansari, Head of Audi India, to talk about the challenge of operating in an ever-changing policy environment, the shift in customer preference towards petrol vehicles and Audi India’s plan for EVs.

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Taming The Tiger

Ever heard of a friendly Tiger? Well, allow us to introduce you to the 2018 Tiger 800 XRx…

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V For Venturesome

We ride the Panigale V4 S, Ducati’s new superbike, at the Sepang International Circuit to figure out how to transmit 211bhp onto the race track.

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Same But Different

The upgraded C-Class looks quite similar to the car it replaces, but it’s new and improved in some very important ways. It packs an all-new mild hybrid power unit too.

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Don't Blink

It’s anyone’s championship as the balance of power in F1 continues to shift wildly.

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Jens Asks If Plug-In Hybrids Are Truly A Solution

‘The best of both worlds,’ that’s what plug-in hybrids are supposed to be.

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The AAUI President Gives You Some Tips To Manage The Impending Monsoon.

That driving in the rain involves risks is common knowledge, but there are steps that you can take to mitigate these risks.

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Karl Wonders Why The Current Crop Of Hypercars Just Don't Seem To Be Generating The Kind Of Interest That You'd Expect. Could It Be That Hypercars Are Getting Less-And-Less Relatable?

Something has happened to the motoring industry.

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Pope Auctions His Lambo

Lamborghini is a brand that’s typically associated with ostentatious pop stars, rather than the pious type. But, back in 2017, the chaps at Sant’Agata decided to do something different – by creating a one-off Huracan for Pope Francis.

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Dusting It Away

This month, I had the opportunity to test the Jeep Compass a bit more thoroughly than usual. Since I was visiting my friends who also happen to be off-road enthusiasts, this gave me the opportunity to take the Jeep off-road and test its mettle.

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Practicality Pays

TVS has been on a roll these past few years. Every product launch of theirs has been phenomenal and has greatly exceeded our expectations.

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Squeaky Affair

This month I took the ownership of our long-term Dzire from Jared.

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opinion

joe examines the triumph and the tragedy of the force india formula 1 team…

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first step taken

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Drive It. Use It. But You Can't Own It

Volvo and Geely’s new sub-brand, Lynk & Co, is a manufacturer that may not actually want you to buy its vehicles. It’s a carmaker, then, that takes a completely different view of the automotive sector.

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Battle Royale

This is the big one – literally – the battle between Toyota’s new Fortuner and Ford’s mighty Endeavour. As for what the Isuzu D-Max V-Cross is doing here, well, you’ll just have to read through this feature to find out…

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Mamma Mia

Well, it’s Italian – so it’s a looker! But what’s it like being on the saddle of the incredibly beautiful MV Agusta F3 800?

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3 Times A Charm

The seventh-generation of the 3 Series has its work cut out for it. The new Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class have raised the bar. The question is, how will Munich respond?

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Measured Approach

Skoda has finally revealed what its flagship SUV will look like. Well, here’s our first driving impression as we get behind the wheel of a camouflaged preproduction version.

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Adding Brawn

When in doubt, just add more power – Renault has resorted to this age-old adage for the Kwid. And you can’t really go wrong with that, can you?

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italian audacity

moto guzzi is now officially in india. so jared saddles up on its lightest and most powerful big block for his first ever ride on the italian cruiser.

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less is more

the mazda mx-5 was named the world car of the year a couple of months ago. and since we’re on the awards jury, we thought we ought to validate our vote. so, here’s just what makes this two-seat convertible so incredibly special.

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Some Of The Finest Cars To Have Ever Graced Indian Roads

The bi-annual Cartier Concours D’Elegance features some of the finest cars to have ever graced Indian roads. The 6th edition not only showcases magnificent vehicles, but some incredible stories too.

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Late Charge

It took Hero four years to put the Xtreme 200R into production. So, is it a case of too little, too late, or does it really pack something special?

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Good To Great

What do you do when you have a bestseller on your hands. Well, just enough – but not too much really…

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Too Little, Too Late?

In a world dominated by SUVs, is the Mitsubishi Outlander arriving a bit too late, or is it versatile enough to create a niche of its own?

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Marazzo Total Points: 65.4

It’s safe to say that the Mahindra Marazzo was the surprise of this year’s ‘Best of 2018’ test. While I had driven it previously – and had been hugely impressed by it – my colleagues saw it in the flesh for the first time during this mega test. And it was clear very quickly that the Marazzo would do quite well this year.

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Ferrari 488 Gtb Total Points: 65

On behalf of the entire team, I think it’s safe to say that the most exciting machine we’ve tested all year is the Ferrari 488 Pista – a ‘hardcore’ version of the car that you see here! The Pista generates 711bhp to the GTB’s 661.

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Second Coming

With the shift towards electric mobility picking up steam with each passing day, the world’s largest carmaker – Volkswagen – has finally revealed its plan regarding electric vehicles. So, we take a deep dive into the new all-electric MEB architecture to see just how important it is to the survival of the VW Group.