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Skoda Slavia Mid-Size Premium Sedan Is A Style Icon

Skoda Auto globally unveiled the new Skoda Slavia mid-sized premium sedan at a virtual meet that saw the presence of Thomas Schaffer, CEO of Skoda Auto, Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, Oliver Stefani, Head of Design, Skoda Auto and Zac Hollis, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India.

BMW iX E-Car Achieves 5-Stars In Euro NCAP Test

The BMW iX premium electric car which has been launched in India, has achieved five-star ratings in all test categories of the Euro NCAP crash test. In the assessment of adult occupant protection, the testers highlighted among other features the effectiveness of the new interactive airbag between the driver and front passenger seats, which provides additional protection against injury in the event of a side collision. Child safety in the rear of the BMW iX was also given the highest possible score for both frontal and side collisions.

Suzuki Unveils All-New S-Cross Model For Global Markets

Suzuki Motor Corporation has unveiled the all-new S-Cross model for the European market. The model will eventually make its way into India in 2022. The new S-Cross makes a strong statement with bold, dynamic SUV styling complemented with a spacious and versatile interior and 48V mild hybrid technology.

BACK TO RETRO RACING WITH ROYAL ENFIELD CONTINENTAL GT-R650 CONTINENTAL GT CUP

The word ‘Racing’ isn’t by any means new to the folks at Royal Enfield. They’ve been building motorcycles since 1901 for God’s sake. Enfield has built wartime motorcycles during the first and second World War. The year 1948, Enfield pioneered the popular Bullet 350 and 500 motorcycles, giving birth to the ‘Bullet’ fad in India.

TVS APACHE RTR 200 4V WITH DRL HEADLAMP AT ₹1.33 LAKH ONWARD

TVS Motor Company has introduced an updated 2022 TVS Apache RTR 200 4V motorcycle. The motorcycle is equipped with a new headlamp and signature Daytime Running Lamp (DRL), which continues to glow, changing its stance to a Front Position Lamp (FPL) that simultaneously functions with low and high beams.

THE TIGER SHARPENS ITS CLAWS

ALL-NEW TRIUMPH TIGER 1200

NORTON MOTORCYCLES REVEALS NEW V4 CAFÉ RACER PROTOTYPE

Norton Motorcycles, a TVS Motor Company controlled company, has revealed a prototype of the V4CR, a naked Café Racer derivative of the V4SV superbike. This is the first prototype to be designed, engineered and built at the recently opened global headquarters in the UK.

MG Astor: MAstor BLAstor

MG Astor will be India’s first SUV with personal AI assistant and will also be the first-in-segment to have Autonomous (Level 2) technology. Astor is based on MG’s successful global platform, ZS.

2021 Skoda Rapid Strong Hearted!

Even with the smaller 1-litre TSI motor, the Skoda Rapid still delivers the same thrill, maybe better for some!

Omega M1KA, India's 1st e- small commercial vehicle launched

Omega Seiki Mobility Pvt. Ltd. (OSM), part of the Anglian Omega Group unveiled India’s first electric small commercial vehicle (SCV)M1KA. Omega Seiki Mobility will start accepting bookings of the vehicle from Quarter 4 of 2021 i.e between October to December 2021.

TVS Jupiter 125 BIG BOSS

For the ride experience, I must say the engine literally purrs. Power delivery is very linear and the TVS Jupiter 125 is very planted on the road.

QUBIT X2 E-BICYCLE MANIFOLD ADVANTAGES

One of Qubit e-bike’s major attractions is its folding mechanism. It gets neatly packed in a bag and can conveniently be put away in the trunk of a car or some corner of the room. Thus, it’s easy to store and easy to transport.

DETEL STORY

With LML, the company is aiming at a global market. Phones, televisions & now an electric two-wheeler for masses

Mahindra launches all new Furio 7 range of LCV Trucks

Mahindra’s Truck and Bus Division (MTB), part of the Mahindra Group, has launched the new Mahindra Furio7, its latest, modern range of Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs).

DETEL EASY PLUS An e-Bike with Great Stamina

Detel Easy Plus is a vastly improved compared to its predecessor. The 250 watt motor is a pure delight to ride. It’s not only responsive; it also maintains its power delivery all throughout.

Mahindra Bolero Neo: Neo TUV

Technically and aesthetically speaking the new Mahindra Bolero Neo has started where the discontinued Mahindra TUV300 had ended.

2021 FORCE GURKHA: Has Force done a THARough Job?

We drove and experienced the 2021 Force Gurkha on a wet day on the outskirts of Pune and given below are our honest views.

FIRST DRIVE BMW M340I XDRIVE: DIAL M FOR PERFORMANCE

‘M’ is a powerful word, especially in BMW parlance. Their M denotes performance of the highest levels. So when we got our hands on a made-in-India car from BMW and also its first-ever BMW M340i xDrive powered by a 6-cylinder BMW M performance petrol engine with 387 hp, we were simply floored.

RIDDEN TVS JUPITER BS6: NO FUSS, NO STRESS

The TVS Jupiter BS6 scooter comes in four trim levels.

RIDDEN ATHER 450X: Mega WARP

Never, ever, did I include an electric vehicle, let alone an electric scooter in a conversation with the boys.

iPhone 12 mini

The smallest iPhone 12 offers all that its larger sibling offers in a form that is far more pocketable

FIRST DRIVE RENAULT KIGER: EYE OF THE KIGER

The sub-four metre compact SUV space is among the most challenging segments in the country.

FIRST DRIVE LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT: Chic & Brawny

From the outside, it is easy to look at the 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sportand say that practically nothing has changed. But you’d be so very wrong if you do think that.

FIRST DRIVE - CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS: French Floatilla

The all new CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS SUV has set a benchmark among vehicles in India, irrespective of their size and price, for its absolutely brilliant suspension. To say that in Hinglish, “it’s like makhan(butter)”.

DRIVEN TATA HARRIER BS VI: All Spruced Up

When I first drove the pre-facelift Harrier, I was in awe of the way it handled.

Apple Watch SE

Apple’s newest SE product brings you all that you need at an attractive price point

All-women crew manufactures 50,000th MG Hector in Gujarat

MG Motor India has manufactured its 50,000th Hector with an all-women crew in Gujarat’s Vadodara. The initiative has created a new benchmark while celebrating ‘Diversity’ – one of the core pillars of the automaker – as women led the end-to-end production.

Union Budget 2021-22 & Indian Auto Industry - Indirectly Perfect

The Union Budget 202122 presented by Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance may have got a standing ovation from the punters of the Indian stock market, but for the Indian auto industry, the direct benefits are miniscule. Indirectly though, the benefits seem to be quite a few.

MAHINDRA XUV300 PETROL AUTOSHIFT - SHIFT to Power

It’s been around two years since the Mahindra XUV300 has been launched. It was launched with both a 1.2 litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 1.5 litre turbocharged diesel engine. While, the petrol engine had only an option of a six-speed manual transmission, the diesel engine had an additional option of a six-speed automatic transmission or AutoShift. This is an Automated Manual Transmission or an AMT.

TVS RADEON BS VI - Smart Workhorse

If you have seen the Hindi blockbuster movie Sholay, you will be familiar with the word “Dhanno”. Dhanno was Basanti’s trusted horse and it took her from one place to another, carried travelers in the little carriage and even galloped like crazy when Gabbar Singh’s men chased Basanti on their horses. In today’s world, a vehicle like the TVS Radeon is the Dhanno of the common man, a trusted and faithful machine that takes you from point A to point B, day in and day out without any fuss. No slipper clutch, no ride by wire technology, no disc brakes and no fancy feature to boot, yet millions can afford it to commute daily.