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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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

If you think that the new Ford EcoSport S petrol is just an additional variant added on to the EcoSport fleet by Ford India, you are mistaken. The new Ford EcoSport S has a lot to offer in terms of technology and al...

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...

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 ...

The Yaris name was derived from the word Charis, the Greek Goddess of grace and beauty. The new Toyota Yaris too exudes a lot of elegance. We were eager to find out whether this graceful product could master the roa...

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...

Toyota Kirloskar Motor announced the opening of pre-launch bookings for the Toyota Yaris sedan. Deliveries of the car will begin from May 2018. The new Toyota Yaris price starts at Rs 8.75 lakh. Toyota has decided ...

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...

Volkswagen India has announced the introduction of the limited edition Polo Pace and Vento Sport with a host of exciting new features. Adding a dash of style, the Polo Pace and Vento Sport comes equipped with newer ...

Global automotive powerhouse Volkswagen premiered their latest I.D. Vizzion concept at the Geneva Motor Show. The I.D. Vizzion concept is a sedan for electric and autonomous mobility. It can be controlled by augment...

The Swift continues to feature amongst the top five selling cars in India for over a decade and this is for good measure, the looks of the Swift are chic and suave. The new third generation model carries forward a v...

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 ...

German car manufacturer Audi India is offering price benefits ranging from Rs 3,00,000 to Rs 8,85,000 on select models for the remaining part of calendar 2017. The Audi Rush offer is for a limited period with specia...

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 ...

Pray, why would a maker of beautiful cars, get into making a humongous sized SUV? Maybe it’s just to tell the world, we can do that. Though we got our hands on the new Jaguar F-Pace almost a year after the car was l...

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...

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 ...

It’s a super duper order and a great boost for the country’s Make in India initiative as Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), the country’s second largest car manufacturer and the number one car exporter has received a ...

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, ...

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. launched the much awaited Tucson 4WD for a starting price of Rs. 25.19 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The 4WD variant has been introduced on the top end AT GLS diesel variant only and will go up ...

Audi India has launched the new Audi A5 Sportback, the A5 Cabriolet and the new Audi S5 Sportback. These premium fast cars have been priced at Rs 54,02,000, Rs 67,51,000 and Rs 70,60,000 respectively

Skoda Auto India launched the Skoda Kodiaq SUV at an Ex-Showroom (All India) price of Rs 34.49 lakh. With a length of 4.70 m, the seven-seat configuration and the largest boot within its class, the Skoda Kodiaq will...

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...

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...

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.

Hyundai Motor India has introduced the factory-fitted CNG in Hyundai Xcent Prime model making it the first among commercial segment sedans. Xcent Prime CNG comes in two trims: T & T+ and offer a warranty of 100,000 ...

Audi has launched the petrol powered Q7 40 TFSI quattro in India. The vehicle was launched in Mumbai in the presence of Rahil Ansari, Head, Audi India. The vehicle has been priced at Rs 67.76 lakh (ex-showroom). Pow...

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...

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) launched their new Verna sedan in the domestic market on August 22, 2017. The car has already received 7,000 bookings and more than 70,000 enquiries. Hyundai has announced it will be ...

India's largest car retailer, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, has announced the rebranding of its retail channels across the country. The new Maruti Suzuki showrooms across India will now be known as - Maruti Suzuki Arena....

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...

‘i Create’ offers over 120 possibilities through which numerous combinations can be created. ‘i Create’ portfolio for Swift includes exclusively designed roof wrap and hood graphic options, striking exterior body s...

The Maruti Suzuki Ciaz sedan is now also available in a more sleek, elegant and sporty form – Ciaz S. The Ciaz S has been refreshed with a spoiler pack – front, side and a rear underbody plus trunk-lid spoiler – tha...

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...

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...

Maruti Suzuki India has announced the introduction of automatic (CVT) option in the top variant – Alpha – of its premium hatchback Baleno. In addition, the automatic option is available on Delta and Zeta variants.

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...

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.

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...

Maruti Suzuki has emerged as the largest utility vehicle maker in the first quarter of FY18. The company has sold 57,125 units of utility vehicles like Vitara Brezza, Ertiga and S-Cross in Q1FY18, which is an increa...

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 ...

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...

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.

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...

It is obvious that the slates were wiped clean by designers when they took to the drawing boards with the new 3rd generation Maruti Suzuki Dzire. The results are quite refreshing. While most of us are used to seeing...

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...

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...

Tata Motors commenced pre-bookings for the Tata Tigor, India's first ‘StyleBack,' across all authorised dealership with a booking amount of Rs 5000. The Tigor offers completely new styling and design approach making...

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...

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...

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...

The new 5th generation Long Wheel Base E-Class from Mercedes Benz India is not all about speed, power and torque. It is a lot about Indulgence. Where else in the world will you find in a car, a rear seat so spaciou...

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...

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...

Tata Motors has launched its much awaited ‘lifestyle vehicle’ HEXA for a starting price of Rs. 11.99 lakh (Ex-Showroom Delhi). The SUV is available in six variants and the prices are given below.

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...

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.

Volvo Auto India has launched the S90 Inscription model for Rs 53.5 lakh (Ex-Showroom, Mumbai without Octroi).

Volvo Cars globally has unveiled a new version of the S90 sedan and top-of-the-line S90 Excellence in Shanghai, China, marking a new era for car-making in that country. The new S90 goes into production in November. ...

The Linea 125-S is not a sports car, but it has the fastest petrol motor amongst all the c-segment sedans in the Indian market. To put things into perspective her 1.4 litre, turbocharged, 4 cylinder motor puts out a...

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...

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...

Cars, cameras, micro chips and miniskirts, all of them have one thing in common! They all seem to be getting smaller by the day. Thankfully, one manufacturer is not making the compact compromise. Toyota showcased th...

Just the other day, Jeep, an up market brand of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles launched a handful of Jeep products in India. These included the iconic Wrangler SUV and the Grand Cherokee in three different variants—Limit...

The all-new Audi A4 was launched in the capital by the company’s Managing Director Joe King for Rs 38.1 lakh (for the Premium Plus grade) and Rs 41.2 lakh for the Technology grade. The car is powered by a 1.4 litre...

Well, if you were not blown away previously by Hyundai's Fluidic design concept then I am sure the new design on the Hyundai Elantra will do the Job. This executive sedan has looks which can rival some German and Sw...

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...

Renault India launched the one litre petrol version of its successful car Kwid for Rs 3.83 lakh (ex showroom Delhi). The Kwid powered by an 800cc engine was launched in 2015 and has since become a runaway hit for th...

Renault has now introduced the Kwid with a new heart, a one litre (999cc) three cylinder engine. The Kwid was always a bold looking vehicle; it’s now got a stronger heart. Except for the heart transplant, there is ...

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...

When Tata Motors brought out their Tiago hatchback, their sentiment for a revolution became evident. The Tiago is not just contemporary in design but every inch and corner of this vehicle brings a breath of freshnes...

In the world of SUVs there are only two things which hold utmost priority. The first being space and the second being performance. When Mahindra introduced the TUV 300 to the market in India, it came with Mahindra's...

Volkswagen’s new compact sedan Ameo will be pitting itself against the likes of Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Xcent, Honda Amaze and Tata Zest. Will it give its competitors a run for their money? Let’s check out the ...

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 ...

In the latest data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the Renault Kwid has clocked domestic sales of 9795 units in the Mini car segment for the month of April 2016. Of the handful of ...

At the heart of the redi-GO is a 799cc petrol motor which also powers the Kwid. The engine produces 53.6bhp @ 5678rpm and 72Nm of torque at 4386rpm. The engine is complimented by the overall dimensions of the car wh...

Isuzu Motors India has announced the opening of bookings for the much-awaited Isuzu D-Max V-Cross Adventure Utility Vehicle for the price of Rs. 12.49 lakh (Ex-showroom, Chennai). The deliveries of the vehicle will...

We got an opportunity to drive the V-Cross on a makeshift track in Isuzu Motors’ new plant at SriCity in Andhra Pradesh on an extremely hot summer day. With temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius, and not a s...

One of the most overused terms in the automotive world is SUV. The market for compact SUVs in India has been picking up momentum ever since the country saw the launch and success of the Renault Duster. While some bi...

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...

In today's age and date most of the vehicles on Indian roads look mean and aggressive but rarely back that look with power packed performance. But there are a few car makers out there who believe looks are only as g...