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MG Motor India has launched the mid-size SUV MG Astor with India’s first personal AI assistant and first-in-segment Autonomous (Level 2) technology, at a special introductory price of Rs. 9.78 lakh.

Pune-based Force Motors has priced the all-new Gurkha 2021 at Rs.13,59,000 (ex showroom). Built on a ground-up modular architecture platform the Gurkha 2021 is a completely new vehicle with only the iconic G-Wagen i...

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 India is on a roll. Now that it has launched the T-Roc and the Tiguan All Space, it’s time for another VW SUV to hit the Indian tarmac. The all-new Volkswagen Taigun is built on the MQB A0 IN platform tha...

Technically and aesthetically speaking the new Mahindra Bolero Neo has started where the discontinued Mahindra TUV300 had ended. While a lot of people liked the TUV300, a lot of people did not like its very boxy app...

Hyundai Motor India has commenced bookings for its upcoming 6 and 7 Seater Premium SUV – Hyundai Alcazar. The company is accepting bookings at Hyundai dealerships and on its online car buying platform for Rs 25 000/...

BMW India has launched the BMW M340i xDrive in the country at a price of Rs 62.90 lakh, ex showroom. Locally produced at BMW Group Plant Chennai, it is the first high-performance BMW with an M engine to be made in I...

BMW India has opened bookings for the BMW M340i xDrive. The car will be available in limited units and can be exclusively booked online at BMW Online Shop for one lakh rupees only.

We all know this beautiful phrase in Hinglish, “Dil Maange More”. Well I am sure a lot of BMW 3 series customers would have wanted more from their BMW 3 series models in terms of space, the rest I am sure is almost ...

It’s been more than a year since Tata Motors has launched the Tata Altroz i-Turbo hatchback. It has sold more than 50,00 units in the first year of launch since January 2020, despite the covid times. The vehicle cam...

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...

I was curious like a child about knowing more about the all new Citroen C5 Aircross SUV suspension. The company claimed this car was all about comfort engineering and at heart of this were four main themes that incl...

The luxury car segment in India is full of fascinating cars that offer the best of indulgence to its customers. These are literally electrically fortified with so many electronic features, it’s as though you are dri...

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...

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 ...

Apart from the fact that Gloster is the name of a city in England though spelt differently, Gloster was also a British jet-engine aircraft prototype and the company claims that the name is a nod to the great British...

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 ...

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...

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...

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) launched its much-awaited all new 5th Generation Honda City in the country at a starting price of Rs 10.89 lakh. The Honda City was first introduced in India in January 1998.

For generations, the Honda City has been keeping families all over the world happy with what it had to offer in terms of styling, comfort, performance and reliability. Now it’s the turn of the all-new 5th Generation...

The Hector Plus is not very different from the popular Hector SUV from the MG Motor India stable. While the Hector, an “Internet Inside” vehicle has caught the fancy of lot of Indians, of late however, its image has...

The all- new 5th Generation Honda City that will be launched in July 2020 will be the longest and widest sedan in its segment, has an ASEAN N-CAP 5 Star rating equivalent, is India’s first connected car with Alexa r...

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...

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.

Maruti Suzuki India launched a new premium MPV, the XL6 based on the Ertiga platform. This vehicle is a wee bit bigger in dimension that the Ertiga with a lot of sophisticated features. Let us check out the new feat...

Kia Motors has launched their much awaited SUV - Kia Seltos at an introductory price of Rs.9.69 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Indian Market. Kia Seltos was launched in the presence of Bollywood Actor Tiger Shroff, Mano...

Maruti Suzuki India launched a new premium MPV, the XL6 based on the Ertiga platform. This vehicle is a wee bit bigger in dimension that the Ertiga with a lot of sophisticated features and will be available exclusiv...

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.

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 ...

MG (Morris Garages) Motor India has launched the Hector connected SUV at a an introductory price of Rs 12.18 lakh to Rs 16.88 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

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...

The MG Hector SUV from MG Motor India has the words “Internet Inside” displayed at the rear in the case of the diesel model and on the side, in the case of the petrol hybrid vehicle. There is plenty of reason for th...

FCA India, manufacturer of the Jeep Compass, opened bookings for the Jeep Compass Trailhawk All-wheel Drive (AWD), the most capable compact 4x4 SUV in India. Customers can now book the Trailhawk at a fully refundabl...

Kia Motors has named its upcoming mid-sized SUV Kia Seltos. Based on the SP2i concept shown in 2018 Auto Expo, the Kia Seltos is expected to bring sophistication and never seen before attention to details and design...

The new Hyundai Venue is a connected sub compact SUV that will compete with the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Mahindra XUV300, Ford EcoSport and Tata Nexon. So can it beat its rivals just on the basis of...

After an excruciatingly long period of sending out teasers, Hyundai Motor India finally launched the Venue, a fully connected SUV in New Delhi at a price of Rs 6.60 lakh onward. The Venue was launched in the presenc...

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has launched an all new entry level ‘W3 Variant” of its popular SUV, the Plush XUV500 at a price of Rs 12.23 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai).

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) has launched a new TUV300, a facelift of the compact SUV. Featuring design enhancements and new aspirational features, the Bold New TUV300 is priced at Rs. 8.38 lakh (ex-showroom Mumba...

With barely any infrastructure for charging of electric vehicles and no major takers for electric cars in the country, one really does not understand why BMW is showcasing its futuristic (at least for India) electri...

Audi India has launched the lifestyle editions of the Audi Q7 and the Audi A4. The Audi Q7 and the Audi A4 Lifestyle Edition have been equipped with host of new features to provide an exclusive luxury experience to ...

Volkswagen has introduced a special Ameo Corporate edition in India catering to corporate and business customers. The Ameo Corporate edition is available at a special introductory price starting at Rs 6.69 lakh. Thi...

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...

Hyundai Motor India has official revealed the name of its all-new connected subcompact SUV as “Venue”. Hyundai has already begun the test drive of Venue, its new subcompact SUV in the country. Around March 22, 2019 ...

Hyundai Motor India has begun its test drive of its new subcompact SUV in the country. Around March 22, 2019 the vehicle had left the company’s factory located in Tamil Nadu and had begun its journey across the nati...

Mercedes-Benz India is strengthening its line-up in the performance car segment this year with the new Mercedes-AMG C 43 4Matic Coupe. This is the first ever two door coupe in the AMG 43 line, introduced by Mercedes...

Ford India has introduced the 2019 edition of the premium SUV Endeavour at a starting price of Rs 28.19 lakh. The new Endeavour comes with a new design front bumper and chrome plated bold trapezoidal grille. Both re...

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...

Honda Cars India Ltd has commenced the pre-launch bookings for the all new 10th generation Honda Civic. The pre-launch booking can be made at all authorised Honda dealerships across the country, with a booking amoun...

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...

All those out there who feel that India will be riding a great electric vehicle dream can actually suck their thumbs. And I am serious about it. If at all we can get close to that dream, it has to be through the hyb...

Tata Motors had launched the SUV Tata Harrier for a starting price of Rs 12.69 lakh (ex-showroom). Tata Harrier is powered by a Kryotec 2.0 L (1956cc) Turbocharged diesel engine which gives a maximum power of 138hp...

Maruti Suzuki India launched the 3rd generation WagonR at a starting price of Rs 4,19,000 ex showroom, Delhi. In addition to the existing 1.0 L engine, the Big New WagonR comes with a bigger 1.2 L engine. The Big Ne...

Nissan India has launched the new Nissan Kicks at a starting price of Rs 9.55 lakh. The new Nissan Kicks is built on the Renault Duster platform. It comes with a petrol engine as well as a new 1461cc K9K dCi diesel ...

Maruti Suzuki’s Big New WagonR which will be launched on January 23, 2019 will come with two petrol engine options – a 1.2 litre and the proven 1.0 litre. The Big New WagonR will have an option of an automatic model...

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 new Isuzu mu-X which was launched late 2018 is a face lifted version of the previous model. The design of the new Isuzu 4X4 mu-X which has been inspired by an eagle now gets smart looking LED DRLs. There is als...

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...

Sometimes I wonder why it took so much time for Mahindra & Mahindra to get serious about their Ssangyong models, especially the Rexton which they launched several years ago. Nobody in India really knew from where th...

India’s leading passenger car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki Ltd launched the next gen Ertiga, powered by a new K15 petrol engine which delivers 13pc more power and 6pc improved torque output. The next gen Ertiga has b...

As we all know, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) which will be launching the high- end SUV Alturas G4 on November 24, 2018. Motown India presents to our readers some of its exclusive pictures of the upmarket vehicle.

The 2018 Hyundai Santro built on a new K1 platform still carries the legendary tall boy design. But it is no more just the boxy shape. The car is a lot more contemporary in its looks. The car now comes in D-lite var...

It’s Enter the Dragon Part 3. After the Figo and the Freestyle, this new sub-4 metre Ford Aspire too has got the same 1.2 litre TiVCT 3-cylinder petrol engine mated to a new 5-speed manual gear box. There is also a ...

The new 7th generation Lexus hybrid electric ES 300h (a fourth generation hybrid) has been improved on several fronts. We check out the changes and its overall performance.

After finding inspiration from creatures of land and air Mahindra & Mahindra has dived deep down into the vast seas and found a fascination towards the ultimate aquatic predator, the shark. This has resulted in thei...

Honda of Japan has a very cautious approach to making cars, so much so that I personally feel that they are a tad slow in introducing new products and technology in the country. A case in point is the new Honda CR-V...

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...

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.

When it was launched in 2015, the Hyundai Creta ushered in a new era in the then growing compact SUV segment. It was a massive success for the company and offered premium looks and interiors. The looks were aided by...

Volvo Cars has launched its new three-cylinder Drive-E powertrain in the XC40, the company’s first entry into the compact SUV segment. The new powertrain is the first three-cylinder engine in the company’s 91-year h...

To “stand tall” means to behave in a brave, proud, or unyielding manner. The new Volvo XC60 exhibits precisely those attributes; it’s a brave product taking on the German flotilla of SUVs, it’s proud of its Scandina...

The all-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler – the most capable and recognised vehicle in the world –has been launched globally. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler 2-door model is available in three different trim configurations: Sport, Spor...

Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) India will be recalling around 1,200 Jeep Compass SUVs retailed to customers for replacement of the front passenger air bag. This follows an FCA US LLC initiated recall. According to a...

Maruti Suzuki has priced the all-new S-Cross at Rs .... (ex showroom Delhi) onward. The company has done away with the DDis 320 1.6 litre diesel engine of the S-Cross and has only retained the DDiD 200 1.3 litre die...

We got our hands on the good looking Renault Captur Platine, top end variant which is the most premium version across Renault cars. Incidentally, the Platine variant is making its global debut in India.

Indian auto major Tata Motors has launched their much awaited compact SUV -- Nexon for a starting price of Rs. 5,85,000 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) for the petrol variant and Rs. 6,85,000 (ex-showroom Delhi) for the di...

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) India announced that the Jeep Compass being manufactured at the Ranjangaon plant in Maharashtra has touched the 10,000 bookings milestone. The auto manufacturer opened pre-bookings fo...

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...

Iconic American SUV brand Jeep has launched their most affordable offering -- the Compass in India for a starting price of Rs. 14.95 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The Jeep Compass is being offered in multiple variants i...

FCA India has announced the launch of the ‘petrol’ version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee in India at Rs. 75.15 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The company also announced upgrades in the entire range of luxury SUVs along...

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) India has announced the opening of pre-bookings for its Made in India Jeep Compass. To pre-book the Sports Utility Vehicle, interested persons can either log in to the company’s offic...

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.

I was now behind the massive looking Lexus 450d diesel SUV. Its girth was intimidating and I wondered how it would cope on these long twisting roads with so many of those difficult hairpins. I got on to my seat and ...

The RX 450h comes in two variants—a Luxury variant and a Sport variant. I got the keys to the F Sport. This hybrid has got to be different, I told myself while getting into this SUV that is far cleaner and greener t...

And then I laid my eyes on the new Lexus ES 300h luxury sedan. I stepped in and asked the Lexus technical person whether I could turn on the engine. “It’s already on,” he said with a smile. Dammit! How could I be so...

Tata Motors launched its stylish Tigor notchback car at a starting price of Rs 4.70 lakh for its petrol variant. The diesel variant price starts at Rs 5.60 lakh.

All of us who were there at the recent Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland would vouch for the fact that there is another word besides Namo that is getting popular by the day and that is TaMo from Tata Motors. The comp...

Maruti Suzuki may be the No.1 car manufacturer in the country and their cars may be the best when it comes to utilitarian advantages. But driving a stock car from Maruti Suzuki on an international high speed race ci...

Tata began work on the Hexa a few years back. They tested it over eight hundred thousand kilometers, in temperatures ranging from minus twenty degrees to upwards of fifty degrees Celsius, over three continents and v...

Zero to 100kmph in 5 seconds? Nah! Styled like a Ferrari? Nah! 4X4 on the fly? Nah! Can be tanked up in 5 minutes? Nah! Can save you, your children, your grandchildren and the entire posterity from the ugly and dang...

We were the first in the country to review this magnificent 4X4 off roader a few months back at the Isuzu Motors’ new plant in SriCity in Andhra Pradesh. But then the drive was limited to a spin around the semi-buil...

Maruti did have a Baleno sedan a long while ago but that was discontinued. It was a good car but a product which the aam admi did not appreciate a lot. Now comes the new avatar of the Baleno and everything seems to ...

A few years ago, Ford gave us a small hatch back based on the Fiesta Classic platform and I thought it was brilliant. So much that my family and I actually bought one. Having some of its roots from America, it likes...

Life, they say is all about balancing things. At Mahindra & Mahindra, it has reached perfection. Look at their models, each one scores on the practicality front. The vehicles are a right combination of speed, looks,...

In the recent past General Motors India has been in the news for some good reasons. One of them is that Ms May Barra, CEO of General Motors globally has promised to pump in 1 $ billion more into India. This is defin...

Some cars are about powerful engines, some cars are about aggressive looks and some cars are just about luxury and safety. But if one were to combine all these critical features and grind them into a winning formula...

At the 2014 Auto Expo in Delhi, in the midst of supercars and F1 cars, the crowd, the media, the photographers, the general public, everyone had their eyes glued to the Renault stands. At the show, Renault had a gre...

Audi’s A6 sedan has been one of the most popular cars from Audi’s stable. It’s been a while since Audi showed some love to it. Now they have shown it some love with the 2015 A6 and they have thrown in some really cl...