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Call Of War
With the third-generation Verna, Hyundai India aims to unsettle two of its strongest competitors – the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and the Honda City. We take a short drive in the new Verna prior to its launch to see if it can really shake up the segment.
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September 2017

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Practical Performer
On paper, the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe has all the right ingredients of a practical performance offering. But does that actually translate onto our roads?
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September 2017
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The King Is Dead Long Live The King
For decades, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has maintained its status as the gold-standard amongst luxury sedans. But, with rising competition from Audi and BMW, the S-Class was due for a nip-and-tuck job. But has it done enough to keep its crown?
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September 2017

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New Beginnings
Volvo’s entry-level S60 is on course to receive a huge makeover – a new platform, cutting-edge technology and efficient powertrains. But that’s not all for the Swedish brand, for it’s also planning to launch a compact 40 Series sedan, which may even carry a Polestar badge.
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June 2018

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Crosshairs
Kia’s brand-new flagship, the K900, debuted at the New York International Auto Show earlier this year – and it reaffirms Korea’s intent to take on the very best from the German luxury triumvirate of Audi, BMW & Mercedes.
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June 2018

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Utterly Ecstatic
The fastest car to ever wear the E badge, the Mercedes-AMG E63 S, means business!
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June 2018

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A Wing & Great Speed
The Ameo Cup heralds not only a number of fresh-faced drivers, but also a far more focussed (and faster) race machine than previous years.
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August 2017

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New Era
Suzuki’s Gixxer Cup and the Red Bull Road to Rookies Cup’s inclusion in the JK Tyre racing banner is a new chapter for both.
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August 2017

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Travelling with Style
Cartier provides a glimpse into the world of the high & mighty, and the style with which the elite travelled in the days gone by. We take a peek into this world – when travelling was glamorous and vehicles were custom-built to individual whims and fancies.
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March 2017

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Hat - Tricked Out
Sebastien Buemi and Renault e.dams are on a roll, and there seems to be little anyone can do to stop them.
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March 2017

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Good Times Ahead
Is Harrison Newey’s domination and Mick Schumacher’s lacklustre performance a preview of what we can expect from the FIA Formula 3 European Championship this year?
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March 2017

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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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June 2018

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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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June 2018

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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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June 2018

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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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June 2018

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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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June 2018

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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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June 2018

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Squeaky Affair
This month I took the ownership of our long-term Dzire from Jared.
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June 2018

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opinion
joe examines the triumph and the tragedy of the force india formula 1 team…
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august 2016

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first step taken
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august 2016

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Howdy, Hybrid
The Accord is back. It’s a Hybrid, and it’s got the Camry in its crosshairs…
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November 2016 - 10th Anniversary Issue

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Muller Is Out, Diess Is In! Jens Wonders When The Turmoil At VW Will Come To An End
That was quick! Volkswagen CEO Matthias Muller was ousted swiftly on the 12th of April, after just two-and-a-half years at the top. Muller had been taking the heat for the diesel scandal, and has steered the VW Group through some pretty stormy waters while delivering impressive numbers. He’s now succeeded by Herbert Diess, a former BMW executive known for his no-nonsense management style.
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May 2018

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Tesla Founder And Chinese Company Launch SF Motors Electric Cars
Tesla Founder And Chinese Company Launch SF Motors Electric Cars
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May 2018

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Tarmac Munchers
The entire Softail range has received a wonderful makeover. If you’ve read our earlier reviews of the 2018 Street Bob, Fat Bob, Fat Boy and Heritage Classic, you already know that we really like the new line and welcome the changes.
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May 2018

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Bobber Clash
Bobbers appear to be all the rage these days. So, here are a couple – the Indian Scout Bobber and the Triumph Bonneville Bobber. Quite a divergent duo by all accounts, mind you.
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May 2018

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Third Time's A Charm
Mahindra’s cheetah-inspired XUV500 has received another (its third) makeover. On offer here is a punchier powertrain and some other niceties. We take it for a short spin to see if it puts it back in the game.
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May 2018

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Size Matters
Given its size and weight, a 2.0-litre petrol motor in the Audi Q7 may seem less than adequate, but, from behind the wheel, it’s a different story.
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May 2018

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All In A 'Box
For the first time ever, an AMT is being offered in a compact SUV in both petrol and diesel engine configurations. We drive both to find out if this really is a match made in heaven.
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May 2018

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Turn Up The Volume
Now that you’re suitably familiar with Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations, here’s a machine that proves that they’re not just engineers but also physicists rewriting the laws of the universe.
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May 2018

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Street Legal
The Aprilia RSV4 RF is a street legal bike that is scarily close to its SBK avatar. We experienced a fraction of what it’s capable of at the Kari Motor Speedway, and it left us grinning from ear-to-ear.
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