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    Nov 06, 2024 12:30:00 PM

    Skoda Kylaq price starts at Rs 7.89 lakh

    Stylish sub-4m SUV marks Skoda’s entry into the hotly contested compact SUV segment.

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    Nov 05, 2024 01:30:00 PM

    First Lotus India showroom to open this month

    Eletre SUV aside, Lotus Centre will also retail Emeya GT and Emira sports car.

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    May 24, 2023 12:40:00 PM

    Maruti Suzuki Jimny won't get entry-level 2WD variant

    Suzuki doesn’t want to veer away from the Jimny’s off-road DNA, thereby ruling out a two-wheel drive vari...

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    Sep 13, 2022 10:30:00 PM

    Ferrari Purosangue unveiled; India launch in 2023

    Four door, four seat model is Ferrari's most practical to date.

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    Jul 28, 2022 06:29:00 PM

    ‘We will never have a Ludicrous Mode': Rolls-Royce ...

    The British marque's first EV - the Spectre - has recently completed a new testing milestone.

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    Oct 19, 2021 11:11:00 AM

    Breaking down the Global NCAP crash test

    There’s a lot of misinformation about the Global NCAP crash tests and the ratings. We clear the air.

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    Oct 21, 2020 01:24:00 PM

    2021 Nissan Magnite first look: New compact SUV in detail

    The Nissan Magnite compact SUV has been revealed in full, ahead of its launch in 2021. There’s genuine promise ...

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    Jun 24, 2020 07:10:00 PM

    Status quo for Nissan and Renault in India under Alliance...

    Unlike in other markets, the Alliance partners will not adopt the leader-follower model in India.

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    Jun 13, 2020 08:12:00 PM

    End of the road for Tata JTP performance models

    Tata Motors to buy Jayem Automotives’ stake in the JTSV performance car venture.

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    May 28, 2025 11:03:00 AM

    2025 Tata Altroz facelift review: Sharp suiter

    Tata’s premium hatchback gets its first big update. There’s lots to talk about.

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    May 14, 2025 12:09:00 PM

    MG Windsor EV Pro review: Going the distance

    The new Pro version brings a larger battery and even more features to the popular MG electric car.

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    Apr 28, 2025 08:00:00 AM

    2025 Skoda Slavia Monte Carlo long term review, 6,400km r...

    First report: The Slavia is back in our fleet in colourful Monte Carlo guise. Unfortunately, road conditions have thw...

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    Apr 25, 2025 11:42:00 AM

    2025 Toyota Vellfire video review

    The Vellfire is Toyota’s grand MPV. We tell why India’s rich and famous are queuing up for this Rs 1.5 cr...

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    Apr 23, 2025 02:21:00 PM

    2025 Toyota Vellfire review: The MPV with thrones for seats

    Toyota’s grand MPV has enough to lure you away from that German luxury sedan or SUV.

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    Apr 22, 2025 10:24:00 AM

    2025 Volvo XC90 video review

    The Volvo XC90 is fresh from an update. We find out what's new, and whether the 7-seater Swede is a proper alternativ...

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    Apr 18, 2025 02:00:00 PM

    2025 Volvo XC90 review - A different flavour of luxury SUV

    Can the updated Volvo be a true alternative to Germany’s big SUVs?

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    Apr 17, 2025 11:21:00 AM

    2025 Skoda Kodiaq video review

    The second-gen Skoda Kodiaq is now on sale in India with prices starting at Rs 46.89 lakh (ex-showroom). Over a night...

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    Apr 17, 2025 11:00:00 AM

    2025 Skoda Kodiaq review: Big 7 seat Skoda SUV for big money

    Skoda's flagship SUV takes a big step up in luxury and price.

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    Apr 25, 2025 09:00:00 AM

    Driving the Hyundai i20 N Line rally race car

    JA Motorsports to build i20 N Line-based rally cars for INRC 3T and INRC 2 categories.

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    Aug 04, 2024 08:30:00 AM

    Bentley factory tour: Handcrafted at Crewe

    In a world of gigafactories, Bentley’s 15,000-unit capacity plant in Crewe, UK feels like an anomaly. But we le...

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    Dec 27, 2023 07:00:00 AM

    Finali Mondiali 2023: Celebrating Ferrari motorsport at M...

    This year's event also celebrated the Scuderia's victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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    Dec 02, 2023 08:00:00 AM

    Maruti Gypsy Electric review: Future-proofing an icon

    Don’t dispose of your old Maruti Gypsy just yet. There’s an electric conversion kit that could make it fu...

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    Sep 27, 2023 07:00:00 AM

    Feature: Driving a Skoda Slavia, Kodiaq to India's three ...

    Ladakh is the land of high passes and we set about with two Skodas to drive to Khardung La, Umling La and Chang La.

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    Apr 05, 2022 11:45:00 AM

    Pune hosts India's largest EV rally

    The EV rally was held as part of the ongoing Alternate Fuel Conclave.

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    Jan 10, 2022 04:26:00 PM

    Driving the MG ZS EV from Mumbai to Goa

    Have we wrongly typecast electric vehicles as suitable for city use only? A 570km drive from Mumbai to Goa in an MG Z...

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    Oct 20, 2020 06:00:00 AM

    Mercedes-Benz E-class vs Toyota Vellfire: Game of Thrones

    You might want to sit down for this one. We have brought a Toyota to take on a Mercedes-Benz E-class.

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    Oct 12, 2020 07:00:00 AM

    Audi RS7 and RS Q8: Lord of the Rings

    Audi has just launched 1,200hp of cars. That’s two cars with 600hp apiece. We try to come to grips with the man...

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    Apr 03, 2018 06:00:00 PM

    Tempted to touch

    The new touchscreen is the highlight of the Ford Freestyle’s cabin.

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    Feb 09, 2017 11:30:00 AM

    Boost is the secret

    The Baleno RS’ launch is less than a month away. And I have big hopes for it.

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    Jan 27, 2017 10:20:00 AM

    What could Peugeot bring to India?

    You’ve read this before, but this time around Peugeot really is coming to India. Nikhil Bhatia has his wish lis...

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    Jun 23, 2016 04:05:00 PM

    A few good days at Goodwood

    If you are a motorsport fan, the Goodwood Festival of Speed is one event you can't miss. Nikhil Bhatia relives the 20...

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    Jan 08, 2016 12:50:00 PM

    Tracking two decades of Auto Expo

    Nikhil Bhatia was six years old when he witnessed his first Auto Expo in 1993. He hasn't missed any since. Here are n...

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    Poll of the month

    New EV brands like Vinfast and Leapmotor will soon enter India. What do you think?

    Great news: more choice for buyers

     

    25.74%

    Great news: rivals will improve their cars

     

    26.70%

    Bad news: local brands will suffer

     

    3.84%

    Bad news: the products are unproven

     

    9.40%

    Don’t care: I prefer cars with engines

     

    34.32%

    Total Votes : 1457
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