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CUT & THRUST

The legendary Suzuki Katana swings back into action! An icon reborn or a lazy rehash job? We find out.

NO Cents

The Maybach S 580 costs a lot more than the S-Class it is based on. So, are you being short-changed or is there something more to it?

CHART TOPPERS

With compact SUVs dominating the sales numbers every month, we test three bestsellers in the segment to find out which is best.

KINGDOM COME

Will it remain the ‘Ultimate Driving Machine’ in the now imminent electric age?

Far East Movement

In order to test the Nissan Magnite’s capabilities, we head to one of the most hostile places in the country!

ON TOP OF THE WORLD

This year, the Himalayan Odyssey embarked on a journey to the Umling La pass – the new highest motorable road…in the WORLD!

Goodbye Mr. Nice Guy!

Four-time F1 champion and the sport's resident Mr. Nice Guy will bid adieu to the sport at the end of the 2022 season.

Reinventing Classics

For the past few years, looking back at a brand’s design history for inspiration has been the in-thing to do in the watchmaking world. In this issue, we took at three re-issues of classics that really caught our fancy.

EV-OLUTION!

With a new vehicle, the least you expect is a new design. But with the third-gen 450X, Ather has gone in a slightly different direction.

V10 Enough Said!

In A World Of Downsizing And Turbocharging, Lamborghini Is Determined To Keep The Flag Flying For Large, High-revving Naturally Aspirated Motors. The V10 In The Huracan Evo Makes 631 Horses And 600Nm, Which Is Plenty – And Then Some…

Urban Jungle

Isuzu Has Given The D-max V-cross A Mid-cycle Update, Making It A Bit More Sophisticated. So, What’s It Like To Live With In The Urban Jungle?

Power Of Design

Here’s Your First Look At Renderings Of The Next-gen Hyundai I20. It’s Expected To Feature A Radical New Design And Will Also, For The First Time, Come With A High-performance N Version.

Strengthening The Tribe

Renault Is Hoping To Build On The Success Of The Kwid With This Sub-4 Metre Mpv. Here’s A Closer Look At What To Expect From The Triber.

The Power Of 4

Is A 2.0-litre Petrol Motor Punchy Enough To Sufficiently Propel The 2-tonne Weight Of This Range Rover Sport Down The Road?

Inspiring Spontaneity

In Today’s Frenetic World, An ‘In The Moment Decision’ Can Be A Wonderful Thing. So, When Two Friends Meet, A Spontaneous Decision Turns Into A Day Of Fun, Thrill And Adrenaline.

In The Cross Hairs

Kia Created Quite A Buzz At The 2018 Auto Expo. And, With The Seltos, Kia Is Hoping To Translate That Buzz Into Sales Success. We Drive It In Goa, Amidst A Raging Monsoon, To See If Kia Can Truly Make A Splash In The Indian Market.

Break the Mould

Lexus Is Known For Ultra-refined Luxury Cars, But Their Latest Flagship – The Lc, Or ‘Luxury Coupé’ – Aims To Give The Brand A Sharper Edge. Watch Out For Its Entry Into The Indian Market In Early 2020.

Set For Resurgence

2019 Marks A Significant Milestone For The Polo In India, As It Completes 10 Years Of Sales. We Drive The Most Extreme Version Of The Polo Yet To See What The Future Holds For VW.

Roar Out Loud

Benelli’s Latest Motorcycle, The Leoncino, Literally Translates To Lion’s Cub. But Is Its Bite As Threatening As Its Roar?

Top 10 Machines Of 2018

Here are the top-ten machines of 2018.

Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe - Epitome Of Motoring

Luxury & speed make for good bedfellows. The Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe is the epitome of this philosophy.

Time Trial And Open Track Day Concluded At BIC

July 30th saw a huge number of speed junkies head down to Greater Noida, for an open track day, held at the BIC.

Maserati To Go Electric From 2019

Maserati plans to follow Volvo’s footsteps in introducing some form of electric powertrain technology in its entire range by 2019. 

Call Of War

With the third-generation Verna, Hyundai India aims to unsettle two of its strongest competitors – the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and the Honda City. We take a short drive in the new Verna prior to its launch to see if it can really shake up the segment.

Practical Performer

On paper, the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe has all the right ingredients of a practical performance offering. But does that actually translate onto our roads?

The King Is Dead Long Live The King

For decades, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has maintained its status as the gold-standard amongst luxury sedans. But, with rising competition from Audi and BMW, the S-Class was due for a nip-and-tuck job. But has it done enough to keep its crown?

New Beginnings

Volvo’s entry-level S60 is on course to receive a huge makeover – a new platform, cutting-edge technology and efficient powertrains. But that’s not all for the Swedish brand, for it’s also planning to launch a compact 40 Series sedan, which may even carry a Polestar badge.

Crosshairs

Kia’s brand-new flagship, the K900, debuted at the New York International Auto Show earlier this year – and it reaffirms Korea’s intent to take on the very best from the German luxury triumvirate of Audi, BMW & Mercedes.

Utterly Ecstatic

The fastest car to ever wear the E badge, the Mercedes-AMG E63 S, means business!

A Wing & Great Speed

The Ameo Cup heralds not only a number of fresh-faced drivers, but also a far more focussed (and faster) race machine than previous years.