Auto Today Magazine - January 2023

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Highlights of Auto Today dated January 2023 issue: The new year starts on a high for the Indian automotive industry with the return of the Auto Expo and our comprehensive 20-page guide gives you the low down on the hottest cars and motorcycles that will be making an appearance at the event in Greater Noida. In our Top Story, we've got details on the upcoming all-electric version of the Citroen C3, which will become one of the most affordable electric cars on sale in India once launched. The start of this month's cover is the all-new seventh-generation BMW 7 Series which we've driven on foreign soil in its ICE and EV avatars. Besides the new 7 Series & i7, the First Drive section has reviews of the Tata Tiago EV, the new Jeep Grand Cherokee and the updated BMW 3 Series in its long wheelbase form. In this month's Road Test, we pit the Hyundai Tucson against the Citroen C5 Aircross to tell you which of these premium SUVs is the one to buy. Featured in this issue are the #BeTheBetterGuy road safety campaign and a grand road trip through California with two electric cars from Mercedes-Benz - EQS and GLB. Mahindra has made the Thar more affordable with the launch of the RWD variant with which we head away from civilization to camp under the stars.

As always, there are updates on our long term fleet as we say goodbye to the Kia Carens and welcome the Tata Safari and VW Taigun into our garage along with the Ather 450X, plus updates on the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Ola S1 Pro and TVS iQube. Also in the issue are all the latest news and developments from the domestic and international automotive scene. Enjoy the latest issue of Auto Today magazine, remember to #BeTheBetterGuy and belt up no matter where you are seated in the car and always wear a helmet when on a motorcycle.

Citroen's Green Charge

Only months after the launch of the C3 hatchback, Citroen is gearing up to introduce tts first EV for India, the eC3. Anagh Bhaskar talks about all the known details of the sub-compact EV

1 min

Prices announced for Toyota Innova Hycross

TOYOTA KIRLOSKAR MOTOR (TKM) has revealed the prices for the complete model range of the new Innova Hycross MPV.

1 min

MS Grand Vitara gets CNG variant

MARUTI SUZUKI has launched the CNG variant of the Grand Vitara SUV.

1 min

Four New Cars From BMW In Jan

BMW INDIA is going to launch the new facelifted X7, new-gen X1 and the new-gen 7 Series this month.

1 min

Lexus' flagship SUV has arrived

JAPANESE LUXURY automaker Lexus has launched the fourth-gen LX full-size luxury SUV in India.

1 min

Five new trims for Mahindra Scorpio-N

MAHINDRA HAS added five new trims for the Scorpio-N, with some added features.

1 min

Leadership shuffle at Mercedes-Benz India

MERCEDES-BENZ INDIA has appointed Santosh lyer as managing director and chief executive officer.

1 min

Jeep and Audi discontinue entry-level models

AUDI HAS delisted the Q2 SUV from its website, hinting at a possible discontinuation of the entry-level SUV in India.

1 min

MG Hector reaches one lakh milestone

MG MOTOR INDIA has produced a lakh units of Hector SUV from its Gujarat plant. The 1,00,000th car is the facelifted SUV which is to be launched soon.

1 min

Bertone marks return with GB110

ITALIAN DESIGN house Bertone, which has designed a number of iconic Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Alfa Romeo and Maserati, has made a comeback into the automotive world with the reveal of the GB110.

1 min

New limited edition S-Class Maybach

MERCEDES-BENZ has revealed the new S-Class Maybach S 680 Haute Voiture. Commissioned by Mercedes-Benz Manufaktur, the S 680 Haute Voiture is limited to only 150 units.

1 min

The Final Bugatti Chiron Has Arrived

Bugatti Chiron Profilee is a new oneoff based on the track-focused Chiron Pur Sport, but with a toned down appearance.

1 min

Mini reveals Seaside Edition for the Convertible

MINI IS celebrating the 30th anniversary of the open-top four-seater drop-top and to mark the occasion has revealed the Mini Convertible Seaside Edition.

1 min

Bajaj adds a new Platina variant

BAJAJ AUTO has launched the Platina 110 ABS. This is the first Indian motorcycle which comes with ABS in the 100115cc category. Apart from ABS, Bajaj has added some new features to the commuter motorcycle.

1 min

Ducati World Champion replicas unveiled

DUCATI HAS revealed the Panigale V4 2022 World Champion replica motorcycles to celebrate the championship victories of Pecco Bagnaia in MotoGP and Alvaro Bautista in World Super Bike Championship (WSBK).

1 min

BMW Motorrad is now 100 years old

100 YEARS ago, in December 1922, Max Fritz, BMW's chief designer laid down the designs for the first motorcycle from the brand, the R 32.

1 min

THE VIRTUOUS

The Volkswagen Virtus imbibes many qualities of the brand's cars to become one of the most desirable sedans in the country right now. We look at the many virtues it has to revive the lost glory of exhilarating sedans

2 mins

Egalitarian Electric

The Tata Tiago.ev is here, and it uses a conventional platform from the ICE version of the Tiago to become India’s most accessible electric car. We hop in the driver's seat to see just how strong this hatch's value offering really is

3 mins

Seven's Giant Leap

BMW has gone the whole hog and then some more to re-invent its flagship and has hit the ball out of the park by offering the 7 Series with mild-hybrid diesel, mild and plug-in hybrid petrol and battery electric drivetrains. We were in Palm Springs, California to drive the i7 and the 760i as part of the international media launch of the seventh generation of the 7 Series

5 mins

Second chance

With the launch of the fifth-gen Grand Cherokee, Jeep finally seems to be taking steps in the right direction by assembling it locally enabling a more competitive price tag compared to its predecessor

4 mins

Take three

A year after the latest generation of the BMW 330Li made its debut, it now gets a midlife makeover and we take it for a spin to see what changes it brings along

2 mins

#BeTheBetterGuy

Our endeavour to make Indian roads safer-for-everyone continues as we partner with, to bring you another edition of the BeTheBetterGuy road safety campaign

7 mins

Style & Substance

Both the SUVs you see on these pages are the antithesis of what the majority of Indians seem to want from their SUVs. These two are aimed instead at the growing niche of customers who prefer quality over quantity and that sets them both apart in a big way.

6 mins

All-American: Road Trip

The United States is perhaps the best country for road trips and we never tire of taking to the road whenever we are on that continent. So it does not come asa Surprise that we hit the road again but this time around it was for a road trip with a difference! No stops at fuel stations as we have with us two electric cars that have already been launched in India. Join Yogendra Pratap as he and two fellow World Car Awards jurors explore California with the Mercedes-Benz EQS and EQB electric cars

9 mins

Living it up!

We take the new rear-wheel-drive Mahindra Thar for a trip to see how it works for those that want it all from their vehicles; in the city, on the highway and out on an adventure

5 mins

Kia Carens

All three of Kia India's mainstream products are amongst the top-sellers in their respective segments, which goes to show just how well the company has been able to understand its target audience and Kia's latest, the Carens, is no different.

2 mins

Volkswagen Taigun

Model Performance Line - GT Plus

2 mins

Tata Safari

It's been two years since Tata Motors launched the longer version of the Harrier, which would carry forward the iconic Safari nameplate.

1 min

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

The Brezza has been on my radar ever since it made its way into the Auto Today fleet.

1 min

Ather

Having ridden and having loved the previous model, I had been curious as to what the folks at Ather Energy were bringing to the table with the new, Gen 3 450x.

1 min

Ola S1

Our Ola S1 Pro has just got the Move OS3 update and that brings in a whole lot of new features and a slightly upgraded UX. For the most part, the scooter and the rideability stays the same, and the only big change to the ride experience is the addition of regeneration modes.

1 min

TVS iQube

With Rahul away for the holidays, it was only fair to relieve him of his long-termer, and that's how I ended up with the TVS iQube S.

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Auto Today Magazine Description:

Auto Today is a monthly automobile magazine published by the India Today Group. It is one of the most popular automobile magazines in the country. The magazine is known for its in-depth coverage of the Indian automobile industry, as well as its insights from leading experts in the field. It covers a wide range of topics related to automobiles, including:

* New car reviews: Auto Today provides in-depth reviews of new cars and motorcycles launched in the Indian market.
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* Road tests: Auto Today also publishes road tests of new cars and motorcycles, providing readers with their driving impressions.
* Industry news and analysis: Auto Today also covers industry news and trends, such as new product launches, mergers and acquisitions, and government regulations.
* Expert opinions: Auto Today also features articles from leading experts in the automobile industry, providing readers with insights on the latest trends and developments.

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