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Kia India has introduced four new entry and mid variants in the refreshed Sonet adding the much popular premium features like sunroof at Rs 8.19 lakh onward.

BMW Group India has introduced the new BMW 7 Series Protection. The car will be exclusively available with the petrol engine and as a completely built-up unit (CBU).

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors launched its first pure EV – the Punch.ev.

Kia India has globally launched the new Sonet which is more muscular and sportier than its predecessor. It packs ADAS with 10 autonomous features, including Front Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA), Leading Vehicle De...

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), India’s first smart mobility solutions provider and largest exporter since inception, announced three key announcements cementing HMIL’s proactive approach towards introducing saf...

Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, has commenced bookings for the new Audi Q8 e-tron and Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron in India

Kia India has launched the new Seltos SUV. The New Seltos delivers a power-packed, smarter, and safer driving experience, accentuated by smart exteriors and all-new interiors.

Mercedes-Benz India launched the iconic and timeless automotive icon, the SL, in its most advanced AMG SL 55 4MATIC+ roadster version

Porsche has fundamentally overhauled the third generation of the Cayenne with comprehensive changes to the powertrain, chassis, design and equipment. This has further extended not only on-road and off-road performan...

BMW India has launched two new diesel variants of the BMW X3 – X3 xDrive20d xLine and X3 xDrive20d M Sport. These diesel variants are locally produced and are available across BMW dealerships.

Following the blockbuster response received at the Auto Expo 2023, Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, has announced the arrival of its new league of Dark products. Enhancing its successful SUV ran...

Zebra Technologies Corporation, an innovator at the front line of business with solutions and partners that deliver a performance edge, released the findings of its Automotive Ecosystem Vision Study which clearly st...

India’s largest luxury car brand Mercedes-Benz announced opening of bookings for few of its exclusive top-end vehicles, based on the limited additional production it received, owing to its strategic importance as an...

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of BMW M GmbH, BMW India has launched an exclusive ‘50 Jahre M Edition’ of the BMW X6 in the country. The limited edition BMW X6 40i M Sport 50 Jahre M Edition is priced at Rs 1,11,0...

Renault India has launched its first one of a kind 3D anamorphic outdoor activation in a Bengaluru mall, giving out an exceptional experience of Renault Kiger’s sporty design, smart interiors and the multi sense dri...

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic BMW M GmbH, BMW India has launched an exclusive 50 Jahre M Edition of the X7 40i M Sport in India. The limited edition BMW X7 40i M Sport 50 Jahre M Edition is availabl...

To mark the 50th anniversary of the legendary BMW M GmbH division, BMW India will launch ten ‘50 Jahre M Editions’ across the product portfolio. Later this year the company will also launch BMW M certified dealershi...

Car major Volkswagen has unveiled the new global sedan Virtus for the Indian market. The Volkswagen Virtus is the second product under the India 2.0 project that is developed on the MQB A0 IN platform with up to 95%...

The rush for six-seater and seven-seater SUVs is in full swing in India and the latest to enter this segment will be Jeep India, part of Stellantis India. Jeep India announced the name of their most anticipated offe...

The new BMW X3 has been launched in India. The successful Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV), BMW X3 is now sportier and more modern with its comprehensive refreshed look, premium interior with new equipment features and...

Kia India has unveiled the name of its upcoming product, a Recreational Vehicle (RV) in the Indian market, ‘Carens’. The name Carens is based on the concept of ‘Car + Renaissance’, which signifies the beginning of a...

With the deliveries for the new XUV700 having commenced now, Mahindra & Mahindra handed over the keys of the Gold Edition XUV700 to Sumit Antil, Gold medal winner for F64 men's javelin throw. He is among the first f...

Every off-roader in the country was eagerly waiting for Pune-based Force Motors to launch their 2021 Force Gurkha 4x4 with differential locks. Every blogger and vlogger too was waiting impatiently. The reason was si...

Volkswagen Passenger Cars India has kick-started its exclusive previews of the Taigun SUV across eight key cities in India in the first phase. The first preview begins in Bengaluru on August 21 and 22, 2021, followe...

Following the success of the Nexon EV, which currently commands a nearly 70% share in the burgeoning Indian EV market, Tata Motors is now gearing up to launch its second EV offering for the personal segment - the al...

In our world of automobiles we have always been impressed with cars and SUVs that are fitted with smart 18 inches tyres and the vehicles that boast of a ground clearance of around 7 to 8 inches. But then when a vehi...

Hyundai Motor India has stated that it will introduce the first N Line model for India in 2021

Mercedes-Benz India will be launching the new S-Class in India on June 17, 2021. The S-Class, also referred to as the ‘Best Car in the World’, will be digitally launched by Martin Schwenk, Managing Director & CEO, ...

Strom Motors, a startup company in fast emerging electric vehicles space has announced its flagship product, Strom – R3, a personal mobility solution, opening with a limited number of units to be produced this year...

The sub-four metre compact SUV space is among the most challenging segments in the country. So, when Renault decided to throw its hat into the ring, they had to come out all guns blazing. And that’s exactly what the...

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has introduced AutoShift, its auto transmission technology, on the XUV300 petrol model. AutoShift is basically an auto transmission technology that was earlier being offered only in the die...

Any doubts whether the Tatas could make great cars were put to rest for ever with the Nexon and the Harrier. What about the Altroz? Could it match the products of its Korean and Japanese rivals? It was time to put ...

Hyundai Motor India launched its all-new i20 hatchback in the price range of Rs 6.79 lakh to Rs 11.18 lakh. The prices are introductory and are pan India that are valid on deliveries till December 31, 2020. It compe...

Jaguar Land Rover India, part of India’s Tata Motors Group, launched the new Land Rover Defender in the country. The new Land Rover Defender is the toughest and most capable Land Rover ever made. It is also the most...

The sub compact SUV segment which is the sub 4 metre segment to be more precise is one of the most popular passenger vehicle segments in the country today and is growing rapidly too. Kia Sonet is the latest entrant ...

Tata Motors has launched a new XT+ variant of its flagship SUV – Harrier, at an introductory price of Rs 16.99 lakh (Ex. Showroom Delhi). This announcement comes a few months after the launch of the Harrier BS6 in F...

The new Hyundai iMT or Intelligent Manual Transmission now comes as an option with the Venue compact SUV from Hyundai Motor India. The iMT is an industry first and it is for the first time a passenger vehicle in Ind...

Mahindra & Mahindra unveiled the all-new Thar SUV on the occasion of India’s 74th Independence Day. The new Thar will be officially launched on October 2, 2020 and its prices too will be announced on that day. Moto...

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. unveiled the all-new Thar SUV on the occasion of India’s 74th Independence Day. The vehicle was unveiled through a virtual press conference which saw, Dr. Pawan Goenka, MD & CEO, Rajesh Jej...

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced that it will be entering the highly competitive compact yet rapidly growing SUV segment in India with its own new compact SUV. Toyota will do a “Glanza” by launching a new ...

Polaris India recently launched the company’s first road legal vehicle, the Sportsman 570 tractor. Roy P. Tharyan drives it to find out what this little tractor offers for those interested in tilling their land. Thi...

BMW India has introduced the two new iconic avatars of the BMW 8 Series in the country. One termed as the Gentleman Connoisseur, is the first-ever BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe and is the most luxurious sports coupe ever ...

In this new world which is reeling under the pandemic covid-19, automobile sellers like Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai Motor India, FCA India, BMW India, Ford India, Honda Cars India, Mercedes-Benz India, Volvo India ...

Dune bashing is fun as long as you have a dependable vehicle and an equally dependable driver who knows how to wade through sand using the right gears and techniques. We had with us a dependable vehicle, the new For...

Maruti Suzuki all-new Vitara Brezza was unveiled at the Auto Expo 2020 and it took us a while before we got our hands on it. We finally did so in the sun kissed beach land of Goa.

The students World University of Design (WUD) - India’s first and only University dedicated to education in the creative domain along with their mentors designed an autonomous car called “Q Car” which was inaugurate...

As a part to realise the Mission Green Million, Maruti Suzuki showcased Concept Futuro-e: A futuristic, dynamic and stylish coupé SUV concept. Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced an aggressive plan to sell one...

MG Motor India has showcased a huge line-up of global products – including the Marvel X, the world’s first mass-production model to achieve Level-3 Intelligent Driving – at Auto Expo 2020. The products were unveiled...

Hyundai Motor India unveiled the new 2020 Tucson on first day of Auto Expo 2020. The vehicle was unveiled in the presence of S S Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India besides other company officials. With a sleek rear ...

Mahindra & Mahindra compact SUV, the XUV300 has been awarded the highest 5-Star Safety Rating by Global NCAP. With this global recognition, the XUV300 becomes the first Indian vehicle to score the highest points amo...

In the year 2019 (Jan1 to Dec 31), Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. increases its sales by 43% from 5,750 units in 2018 to 8,205 cars in 2019 delivered to customers around the world.

Hyundai Motor India unveiled its all new Hyundai Aura sedan. The car was unveiled in the presence of S S Kim, MD & CEO,Hyundai Motor India Ltd.

For Tesla, the US-based electric car company, the cash registers seem to be ringing all the time. Sometime on November 22, 2019 the company unveiled its latest product, a weird looking vehicle that goes by the name ...

Two of the most affordable cars in the Datsun stable, the five-seater Datsun GO and the seven-seater Datsun GO+ will now get a new automatic transmission. Unlike the Automated Manual Transmissions offered for entry ...

Lamborghini has delivered its 50th Urus super SUV in India, making a new record for the fastest 50 deliveries within the first 12 months since the first Urus was delivered in India.

No, this is not the V-Cross with the new powertrain. This one was launched a couple of months back and it merely comes with 20 new features. In this report, we shall be concentrating on these new features and see if...

BYD (Build Your Dreams) India, a subsidiary of BYD Group, China, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, has announced its foray into India’s pure electric van segment with the introduction of two new pure ...

The Goan rains were not a deterrent, rather it added to the fun quotient when it came to driving the Kia Seltos SUV. Kia Motors India is offering this vehicle with a plethora of permutations and combinations.

FCA announced the introduction of the New Generation Jeep Wrangler in India. The iconic 5-door 4x4 from Jeep was unveiled by Indian cricketing legend Kapil Dev who was Guest of Honour at the vehicle’s press launch i...

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...

Usually electric vehicles are considered boring and impractical by Indians because of the very limited choice available in the market today. But all that perception is bound to change with the launch of the Hyundai ...

The 2019 Ford Endeavour does not boast of many changes but did it need them in the first place? We try and answer this very question.

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. has unveiled India’s First Connected SUV, Hyundai Venue on a lavish cruise in the midst of Arabian Sea. Hyundai Venue aims to create ease of life for the customers by being their connected f...

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...

The 2019 Geneva Motor Show will see Fiat present its new 500 “120th” family. Available on 500, 500X and 500L, the new range celebrates Fiat’s 120th birthday, a milestone that very few car manufacturers around the wo...

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...

When I come across any vehicle that calls itself an SUV I am tempted to take it on the road less travelled just to test it out whether it is a worthy SUV or not, even though it may not have any four wheel drive. The...

The multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment in India seems to be experiencing quite a bit of activity lately. The Mahindra Marazzo came into existence and Datsun also refreshed the Go+. Now we have the Next-Gen Ertiga f...

MG Motor India, part of China’s SAIC company, a world leader in automobile manufacturing, started a three-month long global product showcase tour across top 10 major cities in the country. The carmaker aims to enhan...

The latest version of the Maruti Suzuki Swift with standard double airbags, and ISOFIX (i-size) anchorages, reached two stars in Adult Occupant Protection and two stars for Child Occupant Protection.

Nissan India launched the Special Edition of its premium sedan, Sunny. The car gets an all-new stylish black roof wrap, new body decals and black wheel covers with new rear spoilers. Nissan’s flagship sedan, the Sun...

I had before me a spruced up Maruti Suzuki Ciaz. It had now got a new 1.5 litre smart hybrid petrol engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission. I had to find out whether this new face-lifted Ciaz was ready to take...

Nissan India launched the More Intelligent and More Sporty variant of its globally popular premium hatchback Micra. With a host of fun, intelligent and enhanced safety features, the new Nissan Micra is available at ...

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.

The Mahindra Group is going strong on power, comfort and style with the introduction of the TUV300 Plus. Priced at Rs. 9.47 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai), the TUV300 Plus is a 9-seater SUV powered by the 2.2 litre mHawk...

Leading luxury and performance carmaker Mercedes-Benz India has launched the Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupé for a price of Rs 2.55 crore (ex-showroom). The two-door Coupé is powered by 4.0L V8 biturbo engine with twin-scro...

Mahindra & Mahindra is known for its rugged utility vehicles. The company, however, is beginning to understand the language of sophistication and comfort and has, in fact, mastered it with the Plush New XUV5OO.

Maruti Suzuki has been at the forefront of bringing the two-pedal technology to the common man ever since they launched the Celerio back in 2014. They carried the practice by introducing Auto Gear Shift (AGS), Marut...

Nissan India has launched the Terrano Sport special edition with a host of new features, attractive interior and exterior design elements. The Terrano Sport edition gets dynamic body decals with an all-black roof wr...

Things are heating up in the compact sedan segment, and it’s not because of the onset of summer but much rather due to the anticipation surrounding the launch of Honda’s latest contender-- the all new Amaze. Set to ...

Built on the Ford Figo platform, the new Ford Freestyle is a lot different because it has got a wider track, a better ride height, new set of 15 inches tyres wrapped around in smart black alloys and a ground clearan...

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...

An award-filled year on from its world premiere at the 87th Geneva International Motor Show, the McLaren 720S is again taking the Geneva spotlight with a breathtaking-in-blue bespoke creation from McLaren Special Op...

The Ferrari 488 Pista is powered by the most powerful V8 engine in the Maranello marque’s history and is the company’s special series sports car with the highest level yet of technological transfer from racing. In f...

On the opening day of the Auto Expo – The Motor show 2018, Kia Motors India unveiled the striking new SP Concept, which made its public world premiere, alongside a showcase of 16 global models.

Every year around Christmas time, my mother gets out her baking mitts and kneads up some of the best doughnut dough I have ever tasted. But this year was different. This year I decided to help out in the kitchen. Wh...

It was a foggy morning in Delhi, I was behind the wheel of the swanky new Volkswagen Passat when a familiar song echoed over the radio. It was the 'Winds of Change' by the Scorpions, a song I grew up hearing. There ...

The year 2017 witnessed some amazing car launches and as we bid farewell to it and warm up to 2018 with the Auto Expo just around the corner, we bring you an exhaustive list of cars that could be launched in India ...

MediaMarkt Sweden, part of Europe’s largest consumer electronics retail group, is teaming up with what is rapidly becoming Europe’s most disruptive car company, to bring Uniti vehicles to the masses. Starting on the...

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...

Even before the Maserati Levante SUV has been officially launched in India, dealers of this exclusive Italian luxury car seem to have sold more than a handful of Levante SUVs to customers in India. Maserati’s dealer...

Maserati, the Italian luxury car manufacturer, has announced in India an exclusive 5-year full warranty + 5-year service package as a pioneering initiative in the luxury sports car segment.

A few days back, Audi globally launched the A7 Sportback, a car that represents the new Audi design language. The four-door coupe embodies a new style of Gran Turismo, with dynamic lines, systematic digitalisation, ...

We got our hands very briefly on the new Audi A5 Sportback and the new Audi S5 Sportback. Though we drove the cars barely for a few kilometres on a turf that was not the right one, we must admit that both the models...

Despite the fact the government of India has stopped hand holding car makers manufacturing hybrid vehicles Maruti Suzuki has taken a brave step in putting in hybrid technology in the all-new S-Cross. The new S-Cross...

A few months are introducing the new Octavia, Czech automobile manufacturer Skoda Auto India has introduced the Octavia RS 230. The Octavia RS 230 is available at an ex-showroom (all India) price of Rs 2,462,542/- T...

Car maker Renault India will be expanding its product range with the launch of its new game changer, Renault Captur, a premium SUV with strong crossover DNA.Sumit Sawhney, Country CEO and Managing Director, Renault ...

Imagine biting into a juicy burger loaded with tenderly roasted meat, layers of melted cheese, fried egg sunny side up, a few strips of bacon, a slice of ham and oodles of mayo. I’m sure your mouth is probably water...

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...

Czech auto manufacturer Skoda has finally introduced the updated version of their popular Octavia model to the Indian market. The new Octavia facelift has been launched with a one nation one price tag of Rs. 15,49,4...