Auto Today Magazine - January 2025

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Highlights of Auto Today January 2025 issue:
The first Auto Today issue of 2025 is out now, and the biggest highlight of this issue is our preview of India’s largest ever automotive exposition - the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The entirety of the expo will include six shows which are to be held at three different venues, Bharat Mandapam, Yashobhoomi and the Greater Noida Expo mart. We have a 24-page preview of what to expect at the Auto Expo. Electric ofcourse will be the biggest highlight, with Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai debuting their latest mass-market EVs. Our cover story for the month is the Hyundai Creta Electric, which we have driven. The Creta is the most popular SUV in its segment, and one of the highest selling cars in India since its debut, and while this electric version is based on the same platform as the ICE Creta, it promises to deliver a lot more. We also got behind the wheel of the updated BMW Z4 M40i, a proper drop-top sports car that has razor sharp reflexes. We have also ridden the Suzuki GSX-8R, a motorcycle that not only behaves like a guided missile but can be used as a long-distance tourer. You can read all about India’s most prestigious awards - ICOTY and IMOTY 2025 in our feature. For the latest part of the Heritage of India with Hyundai, we took the Exter to Dehradun, while we also visited Mahindra’s brand-new EV and battery manufacturing facility. Continental Tyres held a track day for us to test out their new and improved range of tyres, aimed to make Indian roads safer. Our Long Term section includes monthly reports on the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Swift, Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450, Hero Mavrick, Maruti Suzuki Dzire and TVS Apache RTR 310 while the Ather Rizta joins the fleet. As always, we have all the latest news from around the world, including motorcycles, cars, motorsport and commercial vehicles. Enjoy this issue of Auto Today and drive safely with seatbelts on regardless of where you’re seated and ride safe wearing helmets at all times.

Z4 Zephyr

The BMW Z4 has been on sale in India for a while, and this new facelifted BMW Z4 M40i gets some minor tweaks

5 mins

Green(er) in Blue

Hot on the heels of the launch of the new Creta Electric, we take the electrified version of India's best-selling mid-size SUVs for a drive to find out if the successful formula continues in the EV form -

8 mins

Honouring the best cars and bike of the year

The most experienced automotive journalists, put the finest cars and motorcycles from the past year to the test to find the very best of the best. Rahul Ghosh lists out the winners for ICOTY & IMOTY 2025

1 min

Torture Testing

We were recently invited to Chennai's WABCO test track to get a feel for Continental's new tyres and technology. Dipayan Dutta tells you all about it

1 min

Underpinned by technology

The tech and making of the Mahindra BEVS is rather interesting as experienced by Rahul Ghosh

3 mins

Heritage Drive - Humble Abode

Yet another edition of the Hyundai Heritage Drive takes us to the beautiful and quaint city of Dehradun. Abhinav Jakhar takes the Exter on an epic quest exploring its hidden gems

3 mins

Automotive extravaganza

The annual motoring extravaganza is back and is all set to dazzle you with new cars, motorcycles and a host of technologies. Auto Today brings you the complete low down and will set the tone of what you should expect at the 2025 edition

4 mins

Blue-eyed Samurai

Suzuki has introduced a new middleweight sports tourer to the mix, and it promises to be a heady cocktail with equal measures of power and practicality. Question is, does it strike the right balance?

4 mins

Maruti Suzuki Swift

The Swift has been part of the Auto Today fleet for 3,600km, and it's the kind of car that spends time with a very specific archetype of people.

1 min

Tata Nexon

The Nexon has been around for almost seven and a half years in the market and Tata has successfully managed to keep it from feeling long in the tooth.

1 min

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

India has had many people’s cars over the years, but in recent times, some of them have been more so than others. Case-in-point, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire.

1 min

Ather Rizta

It has been a while since Ather launched the Rizta family scooter and I for one have been waiting eagerly to ride it.

1 min

TVS Apache RTR 310

A little confession is in order, the Apache RTR 310 hasn’t seen much of the outside world in this past month.

1 min

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450

The Guerrilla has been offered to me as my everyday ride and I am rather happy for that.

1 min

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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.
* Comparative reviews: Auto Today also publishes comparative reviews of different cars and motorcycles in the same segment.
* 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.

Auto Today is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in automobiles, whether they are a potential buyer, a car enthusiast, or a professional in the automobile industry. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to stay informed about the latest trends and developments in the Indian automobile market.