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Mercedes-Benz India has launched the new GLE LWB SUV and the AMG C 43 4MATIC sedan. The new luxury SUV will be offered in three powertrains – GLE 300d 4MATIC, GLE 450d 4MATIC, and GLE 450 4MATIC.

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced the launch of its motorsport inspired performance-driven premium hatchback, the new Hyundai i20 N Line. Its thrilling blend of WRC motorsport-inspired styling, enthra...

Mercedes-Benz India has launched the new GLC. The all new GLC comes with a powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a second-generation integrated starter generator (ISG) and 48-volt mild hybrid system.

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has introduced Fronx S-CNG in their premium retail channel Nexa. The Fronx S-CNG is built to offer an eco-friendly driving experience while being loaded with features such as Dual Front A...

Maruti Suzuki India has begun retailing its new sporty compact SUV, Fronx from Nexa at a starting price of Rs 7,46,500/-. The vehicle was globally unveiled at the Auto Expo’23.

Maruti Suzuki has launched the all new Brezza with S-CNG technology. The new Brezza S-CNG is designed to offer an eco-friendly motoring experience to customers while being loaded with features such as an electric su...

Celebrating the success of its premium mid-size sedan, Nexa unveiled the Ciaz in a new dual-tone avatar. Based on the top Alpha variant, the Ciaz dual-tone is available at Rs 11,14,500/- (Manual) and Rs 12,34,500/- ...

Demonstrating the future of mobility in India with a greater focus on sustainability, MG Motor India showcased new energy vehicles (NEVs) with its third-generation hydrogen fuel cell technology, at the Auto Expo 202...

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has driven in the new Eeco powered by a new and more powerful engine with enhanced fuel-efficiency. The country’s highest-selling van, the Maruti Suzuki Eeco has been consistently dominat...

Maruti Suzuki has launched the all-new Alto K10 S-CNG. The new Alto was introduced in August 2022. The manual transmission VXI S-CNG variant of the new Alto K10 is priced at Rs 5,94,500 (ex showroom).

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has launched the S-CNG variant of the S-Presso. The S-CNG variant of the S-Presso with its dual-fuel flexibility will cost Rs 5.90 lakh onward.

Maruti Suzuki India Limited launched the latest avatar of the popular Alto, the all-new Alto K10. One of the most affordable cars in India, the new Alto K10 comes with fresh new exteriors, spacious interiors, enhanc...

Maruti Suzuki India has launched the S-CNG variant of its iconic sporty hatchback Swift. Powered by the advanced 1.2L K-series Dual Jet, Dual VVT engine, the new Swift S-CNG delivers a peak power of 77.49PS@6000rpm ...

Celebrating Nexa’s 7th anniversary, Maruti Suzuki unveiled its game-changer SUV, the Grand Vitara. The new SUV from Maruti Suzuki stable was unveiled in the presence of Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director &CEO, Shas...

Maruti Suzuki has launched the all new feature packed Hot and Techy avatar of the compact SUV - Brezza. The new Brezza is equipped with a bouquet of cutting-edge technologies along with next-gen comfort and convenie...

Maruti Suzuki has launched the all new XL6 multi purpose vehicle (MPV). The vehicle will be sold through the company’s Nexa outlets.

Super luxury car maker Maserati has announced the entry of a new Levante Hybrid which is faster than a diesel, more sustainable than diesel or gasoline, and unique in its specific characteristics. Maserati India has...

Mercedes-Benz India launched the 7th generation S-Class at Rs 2.17 crore onward. While the S 400d 4MATIC is priced at Rs 2.17 crore the S 450 4Matic is priced at Rs 2.19 crore. More than half of the 150 units of t...

Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has entered the ultra-luxurious SUV segment with the introduction of the first-ever SUV in its Maybach range of vehicles. The Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC now sets a new benchmark al...

Maserati has globally launched the Levante Hybrid. With Levante it pursues the philosophy behind its entry into the world of electrification. The result is a hybrid SUV that retains the distinctive roar of every Mas...

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.

Not to be content with the good looking Harrier, Tata Motors has now got along a sibling in the form of the new 2021 Safari. Similar to the Harrier, this SUV too combines the Tata Motors’ Impact 2.0 design language ...

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...

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...

Tata Motors unveiled the new Safari SUV that combines the Tata Motors’ Impact 2.0 design language and the capability of OMEGARC, architecture derived from the D8 platform from Land Rover. The new Safari will be avai...

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...

Luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India launched the ‘Made in India’ GLC Coupé in two variants, the 300d 4MATIC diesel and GLC 300 4MATIC petrol. With the roll-out of the GLC Coupe, Mercedes-Benz India has now added the...

Haima Automobile, one of the leading automakers in China, announced its foray into Indian market by showcasing its next generation family electric car - Bird Electric EV1. The hatch-back will be available in the ran...

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...

Mercedes-Benz has launched the iconic G-Class - G350d for the Indian market at a price of Rs.1.5 Crore (ex-showroom). The new Mercedes-Benz G 350 d was launched in the presence of Martin Schwenk, MD and CEO, Mercede...

Renault has launched its all new seven seater MPV, Renault Triber at a starting price of Rs 4.95 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Indian market. The car was launched in the presence of Venkatram Mamillapalle, Country CEO ...

Renault India has announced the opening of bookings for its all new product, Renault Triber, ahead of its launch on August 28. Production of the new car has already begun in the manufacturing facility in Chennai, an...

Mercedes-Benz has launched its first ever 'Made In India' BS VI complaint Long Wheelbase E-Class luxury business sedan for a starting price of Rs. 57.50 lakh. The new RHD version LWB E-Class comes in both petrol and...

Over the years MINIs have evolved a lot. And I do not mean that it has just evolved in terms of their design, or engine or equipment; that they surely have. But the MINIs have evolved from being just a concept in th...

The Ciaz already has a 1.5 litre petrol engine which is doing pretty well in the country. It’s also there in the new Ertiga. Now the Ciaz will have a new 1.5-litre DDiS 225 diesel engine and it comes mated to a new ...

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.

Renault India has launched its SUV - Captur with enhanced safety features in compliance with the regulations stipulated by the Indian authorities. The new Captur is equipped with numerous active and passive safety f...

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...

Maruti Suzuki India has launched the 3rd generation WagonR with a bigger 1.2 L K series engine. The WagonR from Maruti Suzuki was always a tall boy that appealed to a cross section of people in India. They say the p...

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...

Unlike the conventional MINI Cooper S 3-door convertible we drove earlier, the Mini Countryman Cooper S JCW Inspired variant is a full-fledged four-door car which can seat five adults comfortably, has decent luggage...

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...

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.

Mercedes-Benz India has launched the new Mercedes-AMG G 63 at a starting price of Rs 2.19 crore, ex-showroom, all India. This is the 10th product launched in 2018 by Mercedes-Benz India.

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...

Mercedes-Benz launched the the all new E-Class All-Terrain. The All-Terrain comes equipped with a four-cylinder diesel engine that generates 194 hp of power. Its All-Terrain transmission mode is inspired from the Me...

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...

Mercedes-Benz India has introduced the new C-Class diesel range that comprises the C 220 d Progressive, C 220 d Prime and the C 300 d AMG Line. The company has for the first time introduced BS VI diesel power train ...

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.

This is the third generation BMW X3 and the company has for the first time introduced a “Luxury Line” variant in the BMW SAV line-up. We were only too keen to find out whether this Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) had...

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...

The Volvo XC40 SUV which was launched globally late 2017 has garnered orders of more than 80,000 units. This has prompted the company to increase production at its two plants globally, one in Belgium and the other i...

Imagine going on a blind date and meeting an incredibly beautiful lady. Even before you get to know her in the way you want, she is gone, leaving you with a heavy heart but with a memory that’s going to last a lifet...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

Come to think of it, the Land Rover brand is as old as Independent India! Yes, it was in 1947 that the first Land Rover vehicle was conceived. The all-new Land Rover Discovery promises to be not just an on-road and ...

In a country where car buyers are obsessed with engine capacity and sporty performance, the freshly designed new Ford EcoSport with a brand new 1.5 litre petrol engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission is ...

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...

I was at the Raymond race track in Mumbai to test out the shiny new Skoda Octavia RS. A top speed of 250kmph, a 0-100kmph time of 6.8 seconds, 226hp from 5500-6200rpm and 350Nm of torque from as low as 1500rpm to 45...

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...

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...

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...

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...

With its body design based on an old version of the Mercedes G-Wagen, the 2017 Force Grukha 4X4 now comes with a BS IV engine and some spruced up features. We check it out for you

To look at the new BMW 330i GT is as elegant as Jennifer Lopez in a ball gown. Her curves are sensual and every line has been intricately crafted to give this new 3 Series Gran Turismo a sensual appeal.

Going by today’s popular design trends prevalent in the Indian car industry, the Volvo V90 Cross Country does not come across as a very exciting design. It’s more on the lines of a station wagon or an estate as we c...

We all have seen that cartoon 'Popeye the sailor man' in which this seemingly ordinary guy eats a can full of spinach and can suddenly take on adversaries twice his size. Well, the recently launched Audi A4 35 TDI s...

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 ...

The Volkswagen Tiguan aims to carve a space for itself in the premium SUV segment where the likes of the BMW X1, Mercedes GLA and Audi Q3 exist. But does it have the 'Eye of the tiger' or the thrill of the fight? Do...

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.

After the successful market debut of the top ranging E 350 d diesel and the E 200 petrol, Mercedes-Benz India has launched the all new Long Wheelbase E 220 d. For the first time, the Indian market gets with the OM 6...

Baahubali, the name invokes masculinity in its purest form. You imagine brawn in epic dimensions and strength insurmountable. That’s the name that came to my lips when I set eyes on this mighty Isuzu mu-X sports uti...

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...

Though the pro series 1049 comes in both BS III and BS IV engine options, I was thankfully given the one with the BS IV engine to drive. The Pro 1049 is powered by an E483, 4 Cyl, 3.3L CRS diesel engine which delive...

The new Honda WR-V which comes in both petrol and diesel engine option (a 1.5L, i-DTEC, diesel and a 1.2L, i-VTEC, petrol engine) could give cars like the Hyundai i20 Active, Toyota Etios Cross, Volkswagen Cross Pol...

Luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has launched the first ever right hand drive (RHD) long wheelbase (LWB) version of the new E-Class luxury business sedan. From its launch, this sedan will be ‘Made in India, for...

The City has always been the bread winner for Honda in India and globally India is the largest market for this sedan. With stiff competition from the likes of Hyundai's Verna and Maruti's Ciaz, Honda cannot afford t...

The Performance version of the Audi RS 7 Sportback is no different. This is a more powerful variant of the RS 7 which in a way is Audi’s way of telling the BMW Ms and the Mercedes-Benz AMGs that its arsenal is loade...

When we speak of Eicher, we talk about rugged trucks, buses and motorcycles. When we talk about Polaris, we recall immense off road capability. Combine both of these brands and what you get is the Multix, a versatil...

The new Skoda Rapid packs a lot of features and gets a right mix performance and comfort, making it a force to reckon with. We got a chance to take the new Rapid for a spin and here is what we made of it.

The Toyota Etios sedan has been immensely popular in the commercial market (taxi segment) in India, but was never revered as a passenger car. The company recently launched the Platinum Etios with mild updates all ro...

French auto maker Renault has launched an automatic variant of their popular entry level hatchback – Kwid which promises to make commuting in traffic an absolute cinch. The new AMT has been mated to the 1.0 litre en...

I drove the 12 metre 8 litre vehicle first. The engine was mated to a 6 speed synchromesh manual transmission. Except for getting used to its size, there was almost nothing that was different from an ordinary sedan....

The all new Hyundai Tucson comes with two engine options: Nu 2.0 litre petrol and R 2.0 litre diesel. While the petrol is based on a dual VTVT engine technology, the diesel is based on an e-VGT engine technology.

Honda Car India launched the Honda Accord Hybrid in the capital. The car will be available at Rs 37 lakh (ex showroom Delhi) and will be sold through select Honda dealerships in the country. The car will have three ...

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...

Let’s sing the birthday song first. The Honda Accord is into its 40th year today, having been launched in 1976. The Accord has sold more than 21 million units all over the world. In these last 40 years the car has u...

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...