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Turn Up The Chrome

Hyundai gives the slow-selling Xcent a nip-and-tuck, along with an enhanced diesel engine, to increase its appeal. But, in a segment dominated by the Maruti DZire, can the revised Xcent finally shakeup the playing field?

Mind & Heart

The BMW 3 GT gets an update and marks the return of the revered 330i badge. So, is it worthy?

Road Trip Warriors

Sure, 4am wake-up calls are no fun. But when you have a quartet such as this lying in wait, well, then the incentives are pretty good – wouldn’t you say?

Breaking Stereo Types

What’s your calling – glamour, practicality or enthusiasm? Why not all three in a hatchback? We search for the middle path and compare the Maruti Suzuki Ignis, Hyundai Grand i10 and Ford Figo to find out which is the all-conquering one.

Motocross Madness

The Kawasaki KX100 and KX250F should come with a disclaimer – ‘Not for the faint hearted!’

Shooting for The Hip

No, Maruti Suzuki isn’t shooting from the hip with the brand new Ignis – but it is aiming to appeal to the young and hip with this funky little machine. So, can the unique design and NEXA credentials make the car attractive to the young and discerning?

Joker in The Pack

Hyundai is threatening to upset the applecart, as it has the audacity to take on the luxury manufacturers with its latest models. But can the Tucson really scare the likes of the BMW X1?

New-Age Rivalry

There’s a good chance that your next car will be a crossover. But what happens to the luxury stakes when you go from a sedan to an SUV? Well, we put two similarly priced luxury cars together – one sedan and the other an SUV – to find out.

Fashionably Late

A bit late to the party, Bajaj’s answer to the Suzuki Gixxer and the Honda CB Hornet 160R is finally here. We throw our leg over the new NS160 to see how it squares off against its rivals.

All Terrain Adventurer

We finally get our hands on the legendary Honda Africa Twin. And while we were a little sceptical going in because of its dual-clutch automatic gearbox, we needn’t have been.

The SUV Era

What we’ve assembled here are a collection of the most in-demand machines in the Indian market today. And it’s no surprise that they’re all variants on the SUV-theme.

Thrills, Spills & Cup Cars

No matter what performance car you may drive, all road cars are eventually compromised because they have to be comfortable for daily use. So, at some point in life, everyone must drive a proper race car to understand the true essence of the motor car. Abhishek goes racing in the new Ameo Cup car to get to grips with the latest and most powerful VW Cup car in India.

Gill Takes Charge

India’s best rally driver was imperious in the MRF FMSCI Indian National Rally Championship opener.

Going Further

Does the addition of two doors and a larger battery make the e2o Plus a more viable option for daily use?

Better Half

Courtesy of a retuned diesel engine from the VW family, the Ameo finally gets the kind of power it’s been begging for. So, was it worth the wait?

Small Car. Big Power

For those of you in the know, your next car is here! For those of you who don’t know – pay very close attention because this is unlike any other hatchback you’ve ever come across…

Best of 2016

For our 10th anniversary issue, we conducted our biggest Mega Test yet.

Toyota Innova Crysta

Mr. N. Raja, Director & Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, accepts the award for the Innova Crysta.

Triumph Thruxton R

Vimal Sumbly, Managing Director, Triumph Motorcycles India, accepts the award for the Thruxton R.

Track Attack

Shivank gets his first taste of the dynamite KTM 390 duo at the Buddh International Circuit.

Beyond The Ev

At the 2nd India-Korea Business Summit, Hyundai effectively demonstrated how their brand-new Fuel Cell Vehicle – the NEXO – can take in air laced with PM2.5 & PM10 and emit clean air and water vapour. Here is a brief conversation with Mr. S H Kim, Vice President, Namyang R&D Centre, Hyundai Motor Company.

Funk X2

BMW’s new crossover coupé is fresh, young and modern. Plus, it retains the excellent dynamic qualities of the Bavarian brand. What’s not to like?

Little Zippy

Who would have thought that there would come a day when Aprilias would be available to the masses of India? Well, thanks to Piaggio, the Aprilia SR 125 scooter is here.

Too Hot To Handle

While Hot Wheels celebrates its 50th anniversary, Rahul stumbles on an opportunity to live out his childhood fantasy.

High Stakes

Don’t be fooled by its evolutionary design – the third-generation X3 has been honed in every way to ensure that it stays relevant in this super competitive segment.

Cliq It

Not content with the success of the Activa, Honda wants to grab an even bigger share of the two-wheeler market with its latest 110cc scooter – the immensely affordable CLIQ.

Free Revving Etiquette

Suzuki unleashes the all-new 6th generation GSX-R1000, which comes loaded with 200bhp of raw power. We head to the Kari Motor Speedway to experience the full thrust of both the GSX-R1000 and the more race-focussed GSX-R1000R.

Trial & Error

The Datsun redi-GO 1-litre provides some much-needed extra power, but is it enough to take on the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 and Renault Kwid 1-litre?

Force 2 Reckon With

The 2017 Force Gurkha might look identical to its predecessor, but underneath it is in fact a new-generation model.

Recalibrating Harmony

We’ve always maintained that the Octavia is a luxury car in every aspect without the hefty price tag. So, when we got word of an ‘improved’ version, we couldn’t wait to jump into the driver’s seat.