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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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    Nov 23, 2024 07:30:00 AM

    Thar Roxx vs Jimny vs Gurkha 5 door comparison

    The Mahindra Thar Roxx, Maruti Suzuki Jimny and Force Gurkha 5-door promise off-road thrills in family-friendly packa...

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    Nov 15, 2024 05:46:00 PM

    Lotus Emira India video review

    The Emira is the kind of sportscar that made Lotus Lotus. The good news? It goes on sale in India very soon!

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    Nov 14, 2024 10:35:00 AM

    Lotus Emira review: For the purist

    Think Lotus, and you’re sure to conjure up an image of something low-slung, light and lively. Something like th...

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    Nov 10, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Hyundai Creta N Line long term review, 2,500 report

    First report: Spicier Creta joins the Autocar India fleet in the thick of the festive season.

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    Nov 09, 2024 12:51:00 PM

    2024 Mercedes-AMG G 63 video review

    One part hardcore off-roader, one part hot rod, fully mad. That’s the Mercedes-AMG G 63 for you.

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    Oct 28, 2024 09:30:00 AM

    BYD eMax 7 video review

    The all-electric BYD eMax 7 is here to do what the older e6 couldn’t, and that is win over family MPV buyers. W...

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    Oct 15, 2024 12:00:00 PM

    Skoda Kylaq prototype review: Meet the sub-Rs 10 lakh Sko...

    Does it deliver everything we like about Skodas in a smaller, more affordable package?

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    Oct 15, 2024 11:08:00 AM

    Skoda Kylaq prototype video review

    A drive in a pre-production Kylaq tells us what to expect from the the Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Maruti Brezza, K...

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    Oct 06, 2024 10:00:00 AM

    2024 Audi Q8 facelift review - Small changes for big Audi...

    Not much has changed on the attractive Audi. Not that you’d mind.

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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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    Jul 26, 2020 06:00:00 AM

    How to shoot a car at 250mph

    Start with a camera car that does over 250mph, the team behind the Bugatti Chiron 0-400-0kph record-run video tells us.

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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

    Which brand showed the best India-bound two-wheelers at EICMA 2024?

    Hero (Xpulse 210, Xtreme 250, Karizma XMR 250, Vida Z)

     

    38.10%

    Royal Enfield (Classic 650 Twin, Bear 650, Flying Flea C6)

     

    29.10%

    KTM (390 Adventure R, 390 SMC R, 390 Enduro R)

     

    19.05%

    Aprilia (Tuono 457, Tuareg Rally)

     

    13.74%

    Total Votes : 1055
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