‘Maruti Suzuki is working on various fronts to reduce carbon emissions'

We got a chance to talk to C V Raman, Chief Technical Officer, Maruti Suzuki India, about the company's commitment to sustainable mobility, powertrain innovations, and alternative fuels. Here are the excerpts

Aston Martin DB12

THE SUCCESSOR TO THE DB11 GRAND tourer has been revealed and it is a bold take on a sport-luxury mile-muncher. In fact, Aston Martin call the DB12 a \"super tourer\".

Refreshed and Relevant

The Škoda Kodiaq may not be a car that one would associate with a high-speed track and an off-road course, but we are glad we got to drive it on both at Natrax

A Natural Alternative

The Altroz iCNG from Tata Motors features innovative twin-cylinder CNG technology. We take a close look to see how it performs

Escape Velocity

Gaydon's old-school GT-turned-supercar reaches a giddy climax

Innovatively Efficient

We explore the latest iteration of the Toyota Innova HyCross that comes with a new hybrid powertrain, creature comforts, and ADAS functions

The French Dispatch

If you are considering the Citroën ëC3, here are some important factors to keep in mind based on our experience driving it

A Promising Start

The XUV400 is Mahindra's first fully electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) and it boasts of a number of industry firsts, including class-leading dimensions and performance. We explore all the details

Which Side Are You On?

The Porsche 911 has been the definitive sports car for decades. Yet, the closest they've come to doing a fourdoor version is the Panamera. At their present peak, the Panamera Turbo S and Taycan Turbo S share a philosophy and a silhouette and, yet, are worlds apart. So different yet so similar

Rolls Off the Line

The new BMW i7 is the first of its kind from the Bavarian marque. Well, almost. BMW i are no strangers to electric propulsion but the i7 raises every imaginable bar in the luxury saloon segment

THE ESSENCE OF ADVENTURE

The iconic little Jimny is finally in India! Five doors, four-wheel drive, manual and automatic choices, high-profile rubber, and that extremely lovable face intact. We put Jim in the Jimny to bring you this first-hand review of this condensed essential SUV

Manual Missile

Compact dimensions, twin-turbo straight-six, manual transmission, and rear-wheel-drive. This is not a wish list; this is what the second-generation BMW M2 comes equipped with

New Volkswagen ID.7 Goes RWD With 'APP550'

THE NEW VOLKSWAGEN ID.7 BRINGS A COMPLETELY NEW and highly efficient drive generation under the internal designation "APP550", characterized by higher performance and improved efficiency.

Tata Nexon EV Max Dark

Tata motors have introduced the dark edition of the Nexon EV Max in XZ+ Lux guise, with a choice of 3.3-kW charger at Rs 19.04 lakh, or the 7.2-kW charger at Rs 19.54 lakh, both ex-showroom.

Mercedes E-Class 214 Arrives In Style

THE MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS HAS SET THE STANDARD FOR mid-range luxury saloons for three quarters of a century and, now, the latest-generation model opens a new chapter for the bestseller.

All That Fuss? Worth It

At last, our chance to drive the British hypercar behind all the hype

MG Comet EV

MG HAVE LAUNCHED THE COMET EV IN THREE VARIANTS, PACE, Play and Plush, priced between Rs 7.98 lakh to 9.98 lakh exshowroom).

Volkswagen Virtus GT Plus

THE POPULAR VIRTUS GT PLUS WITH A 1.5 TSI FOUR-CYLINDER TURBO-petrol engine now gets a six-speed manual transmission, with prices starting from Rs 16.26 lakh ex-showroom).

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance

THE MERCEDES-AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE HAS BEEN LAUNCHED in India at Rs 3.30 crore ex-showroom).

Porsche Cayenne

THE NEXT-GENERATION CAYENNE WAS ONLY RECENTLY REVEALED and now it is available to order here, starting at Rs 1.36 crore, with the Coupé available from Rs 1.42 crore. Deliveries are slated for July 2023.

Renault Kiger

THE REFRESHED KIGER HAS ARRIVED WITH A TRIMMED VARIANT portfolio for an enhanced value proposition, with the range now opening with the Kiger RXE trim, priced at Rs 6.50 lakh ex-showroom).

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

MARUTI SUZUKI’S LATEST COMPACT MODEL UNDER THE NEXA VERTICAL has been launched, priced from Rs 7.47 lakh ex-showroom).

Jeep Special Editions

JEEP CELEBRATE THEIR FIFTH YEAR IN INDIA WITH A LINE-UP OF special editions, including the Compass Anniversary Edition and two new Meridian trims, the Upland and X.

Lamborghini Urus S

THE LAMBORGHINI URUS S, THE SUCCESSOR TO THE ORIGINAL URUS, has been launched in India, priced at Rs 4.18 crore ex-showroom).

Isuzu BS6-11 mu-X and D-Max

ISUZU MOTORS INDIA HAVE INTRODUCED THEIR UPDATED AND refreshed range of pick-up trucks and SUVs, now conforming to the new BS6-II emission norms as well.

Škoda EV Onslaught

SKODA HAVE ANNOUNCED THEIR AMBITIOUS PLAN of introducing six new electric vehicles by 2026 in various segments, including a small EV and a compact SUV.

JK Tyre UX Green Development

INDIAN TYRE MAJOR JK TYRE AND Industries has developed a sustainable passenger car radial tyre, the UX Green, 80 per cent of which is created from recycled, renewable, and sustainable material.

New Hyundai Exter

HYUNDAT'S LATEST ADDITION TO THEIR PORTFOLIO IS A COMPACT CROSSOVER SUV, NAMED Exter”, based on the philosophy of think outside”.

All-new Citroën C3 Aircross

THE C3 AIRCROSS MARKS THE FRENCH auto major’s entry into the mid-size SUV segment with five-or seven-seat variants.

Jaguar Land Rover Revamp

JAGUAR LAND ROVER JLR) ARE SET TO invest 15 billion Rs 1.5 lakh crore) over the next five years as the next big step in their journey towards carbon neutrality with the focus on modern luxury and electric-first future. This huge investment will go into improving their industrial footprint, vehicle programmes, autonomous capability, artificial intelligence Al) and digital technologies, and people skills.