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    Sergius Barretto

    Autocar India

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    Background

    Sergius has been a part of the automotive industry for 18 years, fixing, selling, training and consulting on all things automotive. Auto enthusiast by birth. Auto engineer by education. Now auto journalist by profession.

    Stories By Sergius Barretto

    Dec 04, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    New Jaguar EV India launch by 2026

    Jaguar’s new all-electric 4-door GT is set to make global debut in 2025 but is scheduled for an India launch in...

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    Dec 03, 2024 04:00:00 PM

    Tata Motors will not use new Jaguar (JEA) platform

    While Tata Motors will share the EMA platform, the Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA) will be reserved for Jaguar car...

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    Dec 03, 2024 06:30:00 AM

    New Jaguar electric concept car unveiled

    Called the Type 00, the new Jaguar concept car showcases the brand’s design direction and previews the upcoming...

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    Dec 03, 2024 06:30:00 AM

    Jaguar rebrand brief was to ‘think like a start-up&...

    Jaguar boss says rebrand is bold and will “shock some people"; EV-only route is a plan for where the market wil...

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    Nov 27, 2024 12:30:00 PM

    Maserati commits to 4th generation of Formula E racing

    The 4th generation Formula E car is all set to be introduced in season 13 and will race at least until season 16 in 2...

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    Nov 19, 2024 05:55:00 PM

    New Jaguar logo and brand identity revealed ahead of EV u...

    Along with a new typeface, the brand has three new elements that will feature on its products and communication mater...

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    Nov 18, 2024 07:59:00 PM

    EV slowdown is working to our advantage: Lamborghini tech...

    Lamborghini’s chief technical officer, Rouven Mohr, says the company is well placed after having hybridised its...

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    Nov 14, 2024 08:30:00 PM

    New Jaguar electric prototype begins testing on public roads

    The testing of the new 4-door GT starts in the UK; global testing will commence soon; the new concept, set to be unve...

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    Nov 08, 2024 02:27:00 PM

    MG Mifa 9 MPV India launch in March 2025

    Mifa 9 MPV will be the second model after the Cyberster to be sold through JSW MG Motor India’s premium retail ...

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    Dec 26, 2024 02:48:00 PM

    New BMW M5 track video review

    The new-gen BMW M5 is now a plug-in hybrid, but it retains its V8. Here’s what we think about the 727hp perform...

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    Dec 22, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Audi Q3 Sportback long term review, 21,800km report

    First report: The baby of Audi India’s SUV fleet enters our long-term garage and is quite the hit doing the cit...

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    Dec 12, 2024 11:40:00 AM

    New BMW M5 track drive: Heavyweight champ

    New-gen BMW M5 is now a plug-in hybrid, but it retains its V8. Here’s what we think it's like after a brief sti...

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    Nov 12, 2024 10:30:00 AM

    2024 Maruti Suzuki Dzire review: India's favourite sedan ...

    The new Dzire gets an all-new look, new features, a new engine and a surprise 5-star GNCAP rating.

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    Oct 22, 2024 11:11:00 AM

    2024 Kia Carnival video review

    The Kia Carnival is back in a new avatar that packs in more tech and more features but for a whole lot more money. Is...

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    Sep 23, 2024 11:00:00 AM

    MG Windsor review: MG's best EV yet

    The Windsor is a well-equipped EV that perfectly plays the role of a comfortable everyday cruiser.

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    Sep 17, 2024 02:05:00 PM

    2025 Audi e-tron GT facelift video review

    The Audi RS e-tron GT has been updated with more power and a bigger battery. We tell you more about everything that's...

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    Sep 17, 2024 03:31:00 AM

    2025 Audi e-tron GT facelift review: Warp speed

    While exterior changes are minimal, the big updates are all under the hood – larger battery, more power and ran...

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    Aug 28, 2024 09:00:00 AM

    Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo long term review, 28,200km report

    Fourth report: The much-loved, bright red Skoda SUV finds its way back into our long-term fleet.

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    Sep 28, 2024 09:00:00 AM

    The Auto Car: designing our own car with Tata Motors

    Could we design our own car? Our crack(pot) team, with a lot of help from Tata Motors design, did just that.

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    Jun 30, 2024 09:00:00 AM

    How to choose the best tyres for highway drives

    With India’s highway network expanding rapidly, we help you with tyre tips for long drives.

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    Mar 18, 2024 11:30:00 PM

    Audi Q6 e-tron first look: A new beginning

    Q6 e-tron is the first Audi built on the Group's PPE platform that's set to underpin future models; India-bound in th...

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    Feb 11, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Maruti Suzuki factory visit: Making of a Jimny

    The Maruti Suzuki plant was set up back in 1983, but today, it’s home to the company’s most modern line.

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    Dec 22, 2023 08:00:00 AM

    Automotive headlines that defined 2023

    A look back at key events, announcements and updates in the Indian car industry this year.

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    Jul 29, 2023 10:30:00 AM

    Feature: The complete guide to EV charging

    Charging an EV can be as simple as plugging in a phone, but there are considerations to be kept in mind.

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    Jun 05, 2023 02:45:00 PM

    6 lesser known ways to lower your car’s environment...

    Besides properly maintaining your car and driving efficiently, there’s plenty you can do to make your drive a l...

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    Jan 24, 2023 05:11:00 PM

    Icons of Porsche: A festival of all things Porsche

    We are smitten by the second edition of the Icons of Porsche festival and are left wondering what a group of Porsches...

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    Dec 03, 2022 08:00:00 AM

    Analysis: Why India is pursuing ethanol as an automotive ...

    Despite rapidly heading towards EVs, India is also putting its faith in flex-fuel ethanol. What are the benefits and ...

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    Dec 14, 2024 09:30:00 AM

    Opinion: Luxury vans are finally gaining traction in India

    Clearly, customers today want to stretch out in luxury and aren’t averse to a van.

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    Sep 22, 2024 08:30:00 AM

    Opinion:How Mahindra and Tata fought off global competition

    These two brands are in a constant fight for the No.3 spot despite an influx of foreign players.

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    Sep 08, 2024 08:30:00 AM

    Opinion: Why a product’s price shouldn't come at th...

    At times, planners focus too much on a product’s price at the expense of its value.

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    Jul 30, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Opinion: Why the Thar should remain a niche and halo brand

    While increasing sales are an accountant's delight, it creates a problem for the marketeer limiting the brand's upwar...

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    Jun 28, 2024 07:30:00 AM

    Opinion: Why Indian automakers should enter real estate

    It’s time Indian automakers like Mahindra, Royal Enfield get entrenched in their customers’ lifestyles.

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    Apr 06, 2024 07:00:00 AM

    Opinion: Automotive scandals, why they happen and how to ...

    Whenever a scandal surfaces it’s nearly always management demands that are the root cause.

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    Feb 23, 2024 11:54:00 AM

    Opinion: Looking back to go forward

    Mega roads, like the Atal Setu, and hybrids, like the ones Maruti Suzuki is bringing, may be ideas from the past, but...

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    Jan 27, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Opinion: 3 hurdles the Duster must not trip over

    The Duster’s comeback can be easy but there are a few hurdles Renault must not stumble over.

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    Dec 04, 2023 02:05:00 PM

    Opinion: Why Maruti Suzuki desperately needs to have some...

    The Maruti Jimny discount really proves the point that Maruti shouldn’t try to rationalise every product. Some ...

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