First impressions always matter. The Porsche Taycan Turbo S truly blew my mind at its first impression. It's redefining the electric car segment and sets a groundbreaking benchmark for all EVS-a true game-changer in all senses. With cutting-edge technology, sculpted looks, and mind-boggling performance under the Porsche hood, it is quite a firecracker. A car where electrifying performance meets innovation and pure luxury. It made me feel like I was in a dream, daring to push the boundaries and letting myself free, surging towards the greater future at lightning speed.
When I first heard Turbo S, my brain right away said, "Oh it is Turbo Charged," but then came the word Taycan with it, all-electric!! Which had me confused. How can an all-electric car have Turbo in its name? Surprisingly, in Porsche's language, "Turbo" means technological pioneering, extraordinary features, and futuristic marvels. And this car right here has all of it. Just a single feature, and it turned a petrol head like me into a fan. A claimed 0-100km/h in blistering 2.8 secs. What more do I need from an EV? Let's find out, shall we?
LIGHTNING PERFORMANCE:
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THE PERFECT RECIPE FOR KARI FT. EUROGRIP
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ROOKIE BLUES
Acosta Urged for Patience as KTM Chases Ducati
THE VALUE OF TIME
Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen
DJI Osmo Action 4
Being an automotive journalist, our job entails us to ride motorcycles of all kinds and not to forget, the life behind driving some exotic set of wheels as well.
WAR WORDS WORLDS
Indians might not have played a deciding role in the previous world wars but now, our participation is much more evident
XTREME MACHINE
Maserati's racing history is a patchwork of epic highs and long absences, so can the MCXtrema - a track only version of its latest supercar-bring back the glory days?
WET AND WILD
No doors, no roof, no boot, but at least there's a windscreen... Paul Horrell pulls on his waterproof trousers and takes the Nomad 2 for a spin
STREAM W0RKS
This is an MG. Yes, really. Turns out it's got form in streamliners too...just ask Stirling Moss
A map and a compass.
Dacia got a foothold in the UK with cheapness, now it wants toughness on its CV. Can the new Duster handle Morocco's heat and locate a Dakar team in the desert - no GPS allowed?
A RECKLESS DEVELOPMENT?
Farewell, V10, this is the new Lamborghini Temerario, a 907bhp V8 hybrid. A worthy Huracán successor, or a misstep from the Italian firm?