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The Porsche Panamera is entering its third model generation. The sports car manufacturer's luxury sedan emphasises its sporting character with even more powerful drive systems. The new Panamera is available from Rs ...

The latest in an iconic bloodline, Aston Martin has announced the launch of the new Vantage at Rs 3.99 crore (ex-showroom, excluding customisations).

Automobili Pininfarina, a Mahindra Group company, has opened an exciting new chapter in its history at Monterey Car Week with the introduction of the world's first pure-electric, open top hyper Barchetta - the breat...

Mahindra Electric Automobiles Limited (MEAL), a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra, the pioneer of the SUV segment in India, unveiled the audacious “Vision Thar.e” at its signature Futurescape event in Cape Town, Sou...

MG Motor has launched a new, updated version of its most-popular fully electric SUV for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the new 2024 MG ZS EV.

Among the two SUVs, launched at the Auto Expo- The Motor Show 2023 by Maruti Suzuki was the Jimny 5-door SUV. People in India have been eagerly waiting for this 5-door version of the Jimny for quite some time.

Technology company Continental is working with German solar mobility OEM Sono Motors on the development of the Sion self-charging electric car, which is to be produced in Finland in the second half of 2023. Continen...

The new DBX707 from Aston Martin heralds a new definition of performance and driving pleasure. The segment defining DBX707 elevates Aston Martin to the pinnacle of SUV performance. Unique Aston Martin developed 4.0-...

Four years after the Skoda Kodiaq was launched in the Indian market, Skoda has updated its SUV with an even more refined and striking design language with improvements to the engine, chassis, driving dynamics, safet...

Lamborghini India celebrated the prowess of Huracán STO at the Buddh International Circuit race track at Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The Huracán STO, a road-legal super sports car developed with the know-how of La...

Jeep India announced that Jeep Wrangler SUV is now locally-assembled. The vehicle has been launched in India at Rs 53.90 lakh (ex-showroom price) onward.

The BMW Group has launched the new Mini Countryman. Locally produced at the BMW Group Plant Chennai, the new Mini Countryman will be available in two petrol variants - Mini Countryman Cooper S and Mini Countryman Co...

Renault India’s all-new Kiger has been priced at Rs 5.45 lakh (ex-showroom, all India) onward. These are introductory prices, the company announced. The Renault Kiger is designed with collaboration of France and Ind...

There are two types of car buyers in the country, one who buys cars and the other who buys Volkswagen cars. Volkswagen cars are known for their zippy performance, its exciting design, its robust build quality and it...

The 2020 Hyundai Creta was launched in March 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic was just beginning to raise its ugly head across India. A lockdown followed in April and no vehicle manufacturer was able to sell its prod...

Bentley has announced details of the new Bentayga – the definitive luxury SUV, and the first car launched under Bentley’s Beyond100 business plan.

In 2017, with the introduction of the seven-seater Kodiaq, Skoda Auto embarked on its SUV campaign in India. The five seater Karoq, unveiled on May 26, 2020 at an ex-showroom price of Rs 24.99 lakh, is an integral p...

Hyundai Motor India Ltd has launched the all new Creta SUV at a starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh onward. The price for the top model, the Creta 1.5 litre U2 CRDI diesel 6AT and 1.4 litre Turbo GDI petrol 7DCT is Rs 17...

Italian car maker Ferrari has unveiled the new Ferrari Roma, a V8 2+ coupe. Ferrari’s engineers developed several leading-edge technologies, most notably a mobile rear spoiler integrated into the rear screen designe...

Maruti Suzuki which launched the S-Presso recently in the country is offering the car with a 998cc petrol K10B engine. There is an option of either a 5 speed manual transmission or an AMT or Automated Manual Trans...

Renault India has launched an all new 2019 Kwid with enhanced features and style. The new Renault Kwid continues to come with an option of an 800cc as well as a 1.0 litre SCe or Smart Control Efficiency engines.

The much-awaited flagship car of BMW, the new BMW 7 Series was launched in India. The new BMW 7 Series is locally produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai. It is available in diesel and petrol variants and is priced at...

It was in early February 2019 that we had reviewed the Mahindra XUV 300. We reviewed the 1. 5 litre diesel engine vehicle mated to a six speed manual transmission. The XUV 300 also comes with a 1.2 litre petrol eng...

Making its entry into premium hatchback segment , Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has launched the Toyota Glanza for a starting price of Rs. 7,21,900 (ex-showroom Delhi). The hatchback was launched in the presence of ...

My recent outing was nothing short of a blue safari. I was in Jodhpur which is known as the ‘blue city’ and I was there to drive the new Ford Figo which comes in a new trim called ‘Titanium Blu’. Ford’s successful h...

It was in 1972 that Honda had globally launched the Civic and since then it has sold more than 25 million units in more than 170 countries. It has been sold as a sedan, a coupe and a hatch worldwide. India saw the 8...

Mahindra & Mahindra has decided to dip its hands in the compact SUV segment, which is already too crowded at this point. In fact there are so many of them and they all offer something unique that one is left wonderi...

The new Force Gurkha Xtreme 4x4 from Force Motors is a true definition of a real beast. It may have a bland cabin but when it comes to its engine, transmission, transfer box, suspension and build, it’s every off-roa...

Aston Martin’s first SUV has been named DBX . The first development prototype of the DBX is being put through its paces along a demanding Welsh Rally stage in the hands of the company’s Chief Engineer, Matt Becker.

The 2018 edition of the Honda Jazz is here and it brings a couple of changes with it. We drive the petrol CVT variant to see how well the new additions work in the favour of the premium hatchback.

It has been nearly four years since the 6th generation Mercedes Benz S-Class was launched in India and I had just arrived at the opulent Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad to drive the 2018 Mercedes Benz S-Class. Essenti...

While most car manufacturers stick to the safe zone when it comes to designs, Lexus seems to have chosen a very radical path when it comes to styling of their vehicles. A case in point is the new Lexus NX 300h and i...

SUV stands for Sport Utility Vehicle, but that is not necessarily the case with the new Skoda Kodiaq which is more stylish than sporty. Essentially a seven-seater, this SUV comes with four wheel drive capability and...

When Tata Motors unveiled the Nexon concept at the 2016 Auto Expo, it captivated one and all with its futuristic design and modish character. Not many were aware of what the final production ready version would look...

To begin with, Tata has ticked quite a few boxes with the Tiago. In my book it scores well in terms of looks, features, powertrain, build quality and price. Now Tata is offering the Tiago with an automatic transmiss...

Skoda Auto India has finally given the Octavia a facelift. The outgoing model was largely popular due to its neat no-nonsense design. The new model gets a more bold and unique look. Skoda has not introduced any upda...

The A3 has been Audi's most affordable model in India. It has contributed a lot to the German manufacturer's sales volumes here in India. A few months back the A3 facelift was introduced, it features some aesthetic ...

Is the all-new Jeep Compass going to be the knight in shining armour for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles India? We checked it out in the jungles of Goa to make up our mind.

Take a savory bowl full of butter chicken and add a dash of cayenne pepper, the result is one saucy dish. That is exactly what Toyota has done with their Innova Crysta and dubbed it the Innova Touring Sport. The rew...

Chevrolet plans to revive their brands hype in India and are planning to launch the new 2017 Beat which will be renamed Intelli Beat. In this article we speak about, the potential launch date of the new 2017 beat, a...

Maruti will be launching the new 2017 3rd generation Dzire compact sedan on May 16, 2017, here is a look at how the new Dzire fares up against the recently launched new 2017 Hyundai Xcent. In this article we speak o...

Skoda's flagship model Superb is quintessential in every respect. The nature of this machine is tamed yet it can unleash brute performance at the flick of a lever and dominate the road with beastly power. We got our...

Hyundai's Grand i10 facelift feels impressive in almost every aspect. A few aesthetic changes on the outside and the addition of some contemporary features in its cabin are major highlights of what's new on this pop...

The new Volvo S90 is so much about fine styling and opulence. Whether you end up being chauffeured around (like most affluent Indians do) or driving the car all by yourself (like many adventurous Indians do), the ca...

Bentley Motors has announces full details of the first diesel model in the iconic British brand’s history – the Bentayga Diesel. At the heart of the world's fastest and most powerful luxury diesel SUV is an all-new,...

They say the only thing better than a German sedan is another German sedan and that has become an endless battle between these stalwarts. But no battle is won without bold moves and Audi has done just that with thei...

There can be no better deal than driving a fast car on a race track, not bothering to look out for stray animals or reckless jaywalkers. The fast car I got to drive was the American iconic muscle car -- the Ford Mus...

The first time I got my hands on the Fiat Abarth 595 Competizione was on the Buddh International Circuit. The 595 was really small in proportions and just simply had a very cute look about it. The people from Fiat t...

When you hear the word estate or station wagon, the first thing that comes to mind is a soccer mom dropping her kids off for practice. But Audi decided it was time to break that stereotype and ended up making one of...

GM also announced that the all-new Chevrolet Beat Activ soft-roader will go into production. The Beat Activ was introduced as a Chevrolet concept vehicle at the India Auto Expo in February.

In light of competition and staying contemporary in terms of design, Maruti did away with the age old 800 and brought in two new offerings on the Alto platform -- the Alto K10 and the Alto 800. The Alto 800 lies in ...

Premium car maker Volvo Cars, has unveiled two new concept cars that move the Swedish brand in an audacious new direction and mark the official launch of its global small car strategy. The newly-revealed 40 serie...

New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP), a non profit organisation registered in the UK, has come out with a crash test which says that cars like the Renault Kwid, Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Maruti Suzuki Eeco, Mahindra Sco...

For the Mahindras, who have been ruling the roost in this SUV segment, it’s been one long and interesting journey. Their portfolio today consists of the Scorpio, the Bolero, the XUV 500, the KUV 100, the TUV 300 and...

Renault India has launched the all new Duster range. The new Duster range which was recently unveiled at the Auto Expo 2016 includes India’s first 6 speed Easy – R AMT and also boasts of more than 32 new changes alo...

Maserati has chosen the 86th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show to introduce the first SUV in its hundred-year history: the Levante. As with many Maseratis from the past, the new car's name is inspired b...

Mercedes-Benz India unveiled the much awaited dynamic SUV- the GLC; the stunningly attractive S-Class Cabriolet and showcased the exquisitely crafted fortress on wheels, the Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Guard. Both the gl...

General Motors India revealed more details of its transformation strategy for India by announcing the 2017 launch of an all-new four-door notchback, the Chevrolet Essentia, at the 2016 Auto Expo in New Delhi. The...

For the first time ever, Frank M. Rinderknecht, boss of the Swiss idea smithy Rinspeed, will be celebrating a world premiere outside his Alpine home with the hybrid sports car "Etos." The Rinspeed "Etos" will celebr...

Volkswagen India has launched the Vento Highline Plus. The new Vento highline plus will be available across all Volkswagen showrooms across India. The new offerings in this Highline Plus edition of Vento comes with ...

Renault India has launched Renault Kwid at an introductory entry-level pricing of Rs 2,56,968 (ex- Delhi). This is the first launch in the global journey of Renault Kwid. The company claims that the Kwid is the most...

September 15, 2015 marked the official debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show of the 488 Spider, the latest chapter in Maranello’s ongoing history of open-top V8 sports cars. This is the most high perfor...

Further expanding the popular i20 range, the New i20 Active will go on sale in Europe in early 2016, joining the spacious, functional i20 five-door and the sporty, individual i20 Coupe. The car’s arrival also broade...

Rolls-Royce has unveiled their latest creation a convertible version of the Wraith. They call it the Dawn. The drop top version is a no compromise convertible car, which Rolls-Royce says isn’t “Anti Social” like oth...

The Ferrari California T is now available in India for Rs 3.45 crore (ex showroom Mumbai). The car comes with a new turbocharged V8 engine, an increase in torque by 49pc and a reduction of 15pc% in fuel consumption....

The Abarth 595 Competizione is essentially a Fiat 500 Cinquecento but with many improvisations and enhancement which come with the Abarth badge. The 595 has very chic and urban looks, the front sports dual Xenon Pro...

When BMW unveiled the Vision Concept and said it will do preposterous kmpl figures, we kind of did not believe that. When BMW unveiled the production version of the car we were all busy drooling over the styling and...

BMW has launched their new X6 xDrive40d for a starting price of Rs. 1,15,00,000 (ex-showroom Delhi). The vehicle will be available in dealerships across India in CBU (Completely Built-Up) form.

When Ford told us that they are making a brand new Figo from ground up and will also make a compact sedan out of it too, to be honest I was a bit skeptical. You see, I own the current Figo Hatchback which I love and...

What I do know is that Toyota is trying their best to conserve as much of it they can with a thing called a hybrid. Essentially it is a petrol powered car with an electric motor. How it works is both the engine and...

On May 21, 2015, the lives of the super rich in India will get a tad safer, provided they buy the new Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard which will be launched in the country at the Buddh International Circuit (BIC). The new...

Last year, back in January, Audi had launched the RS7 Sportback in India, and we had been crying over the phone to Audi to let us have a go at it ever since. It’s taken a while, but now we finally got it in our poss...

On February 26, 2015 Renault India launched the new Pulse 2015 model for a starting price of Rs. 5.03 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi). Renault previously announced that it will launch two new products and is enhancing its...

Jeep of Fiat Chrysler actually suspended traffic on downtown Vancouver city street in Canada and took unsuspecting drivers on a surprise detour in uniquely own-able approach to highlight versatility and real-world c...

When I took the MU-7 for an off-road test it just reminded me of how much fun you could have behind the wheel of a real SUV. For those five hours I forgot I was working, I forgot what office looked like, I forgot ab...

The elegant and super luxurious Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II has arrived in Mumbai, the third city in Southeast East and India and the third market ex-China to bring in this car for sale. The car will cost Rs 4.5 cr...

If you want to drive an Aston Martin, then someone has to transport that for you! Luxury airline Oman Air recently announced a key partnership with British car manufacturer Aston Martin. The Middle Eastern carrier b...

Renault India has unveiled the new Renault Fluence that carries a new styling with a premium package that includes roomy interiors, tech-savvy features and a high performance engine. The car is priced at Rs 13.99 la...

The Original MINI Accessories program is now added to the new Mini range, allowing buyers a huge potential for personalisation according to individual tastes. The new Original MINI Accessories are now completely red...

Ever since its inception in 2003, Toyota has placed 4.3lakh Innova MPV’s on Indian roads transporting families, employees, children and their cargo for business as well as leisure. Such is the impact of this vehicle...

Ford has been singing praises of their compact SUV EcoSport with their award winning 1.0 EcoBoost petrol engine, and it came out with flying colours in our previous test. Fantastic car, job well done Ford! But it is...

Are you the sort of chap who wonders if you can move your apartment on four wheels? Mercedes-Benz has an answer for you, the apartment sized GL-class. The GL defines the word big in every tangible aspect. Big engine...

MUMBAI Len Curran has been appointed as the vice-president Sales & Marketing Renault India and memb