autoX Magazine - December 2022

In this issue

The Awards Issue! We crown the ‘Best of 2022’ and sit down with the top management of the winners to get an overview of the year gone by and catch a glimpse into what lies ahead. We also bring you some thrilling road-tests: the Jeep Grand Cherokee, Audi Q3 and a trio of Mercs – the EQB, GLB & EQS. We party at Royal Enfield’s Rider Mania and check out the next big thing from RE – the Super Meteor 650. Don’t miss this issue, as we end 2022 with a bang…

KNEEJERK REACTION AWARD

Srini has a set of awards of his own, and they include you but you may not appreciate the recognition.

3 mins

The revival of an icon

As its 50th-anniversary year ends, BMW M has come out with its 'most exclusive special model' to date, the 3.0 CSL, that pays homage to the Bavarian carmaker's legendary six-time European Touring Car Championship-winning model from the 1970s.

1 min

Urus becomes more hardcore

Lamborghini has launched the more track-oriented Urus Performante in India, with prices starting from ₹4.22 crore (ex-showroom, India).

1 min

Innova goes hybrid

Toyota's all-new Innova HyCross strong hybrid MPV made its much-awaited India debut last month, with deliveries expected to begin in January following its launch.

1 min

QJ Motor arrives in India

Adishwar Auto Ride India-backed Moto Vault has launched yet another brand in the country. This time, it is China-based QJ Motor.

1 min

Ultraviolette F77 launched

After showing its debut product back in 2019, Ultraviolette Automotive finally launched the F77 electric bike at *3.80 lakh.

1 min

Ioniq 5 bookings to open in December

In the run-up to its India launch at the upcoming Auto Expo 2023, Hyundai is set to open its order books for its next EV, the loniq 5, from 20th December.

1 min

Homegrown Electric SUV

Bengaluru-based automotive start-up, Pravaig Dynamics, has launched its debut SUV, the Defy EV, at 39.5 lakh ex-showroom.

1 min

Top score for safety

The new Range Rover and Range Rover Sport have both been awarded maximum five-star safety ratings in the latest Euro NCAP crash tests.

1 min

Continental inaugurates its new tech centre campus

Continental Automotive inaugurated the new campus of its Technical Centre India (TCI).

1 min

CELEBRATING INDIA 2.0

As Skoda celebrates two years of its India 2.0 program, we speak to the new Skoda India Brand Director Petr Solc about their progress in the Indian market, and what we can expect from Skoda in the near future.

3 mins

SUPER CRUISER

The Super Meteor 650 is the next big thing from Royal Enfield. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

2 mins

Crowned BEST OF 2022

We crown the Top-10 vehicles of the year, and they're as impressive as they are colourful! Trophies were handed out, and some tough questions were lobbed.

10+ mins

LATE BLOOMER

Audi’s baby Q is all grown up in its second generation, but can it go back to being the segment leader it once was?

5 mins

FREEDOM

With four doors, a spacious cabin, and 4WD, the Grand Cherokee makes for an excellent option for road trips and even when you run  out of tarmac in your quest for adventure. A perfect family SUV then?

4 mins

UNIQUE DUO

With the GLB range, Mercedes is offering a unique SUV featuring Petrol, Diesel and Electric options. But, how does the GLB drive? And is the EQB practical enough? We find out.

5 mins

ELECTRIC STAR

The Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 takes the idea of range anxiety and chucks it out of the window. Is it, then, the perfect luxury electric vehicle?

4 mins

CONQUERING THE Himalayas

In the 6th edition of the Great India Drive, Hyundai decided to take us to Kashmir for a brand-new adventure. But, with snowfall happening just two days before our arrival, how did the Tucson fare in the extreme weather?

5 mins

A-STAR

If you think the MG Astor can charm you with its visual appeal, wait till you hop inside and experience its true capability as the ultimate lifestyle SUV.

5 mins

THUMP IN THE AIR

Royal Enfield knows a thing or two about throwing a party. The Rider Mania 2022 was that, and then some…

2 mins

Make a Statement With Tough Urban

The Maruti Suzuki Ignis has been designed to take on the urban jungle with a can-do attitude. We take a look at what makes it an ideal companion for city driving.

3 mins

RS MODE

Not just in Germany, but petrolheads around the world probably utter Rennsport (RS) as their first word. Here’s why.

3 mins

JOB DONE!

How Ducati and Bagnaia became the 2022 world champions? And who has got what for 2023?

2 mins

CURTAIN CALL

There wasn’t much to play for in the final two races, but there was still plenty of drama before the 2022 F1 season came to a close.

2 mins

Kush Maini to race in Formula 2

Campos Racing announced that Kush Maini will race alongside co-driver Ralph Boschung in their line-up for the 2023 FIA Formula 2 Championship season.

1 min

Mattia Binotto resigns as Scuderia Ferrari Team Principal

Ferrari has confirmed that Mattia Binotto is set to resign from his role as the Scuderia Ferrari Team Principal on 31st December 2022.

1 min

Jehan Daruvala joins Mahindra Racing

Mahindra Racing has confirmed the signing of Indian racer Jehan Daruvala as the team’s reserve driver for the 2023 season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

1 min

Winners of 2022

Every year, we take a look at our favourite watches from the winners of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) awards – known as the Oscars of the watchmaking world. Here are our picks of the watches we like the best from the 2022 winners.

3 mins

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