BMW X5

Introduction I am not saying that the famous quote of ‘Size doesn’t matter’ is incorrect but sometimes, size does matter. This isn’t coming from me because I am 6.2ft tall and over 100kg and roam around the city like a boss. I say this because there is a perception about...

Apr 20, 2025

Mercedes-Benz S-Guard – Track Experience

Introduction Easy out of the pitlane on to the start-finish straight, wide entry to the first corner, straight line the uphill left hander, brake early and commit to the hairpin right on the crest even before seeing it. On a good day this will mean you hit 200kmph mark on...

Apr 20, 2025

2015 Volkswagen Vento

Introduction Earlier this year, our resident German car fan, Venkat, spent some time with the refreshed Volkswagen Vento. And although the VW managed to impress him with its quick shifting 7-speed DSG and good quality all round, there is no getting away from the fact that it’s got some serious...

Apr 20, 2025

Audi Q3 facelift

IntroductionThe launch of the Audi Q3 in 2012 was perhaps the watershed for the entry-level luxury cars in India. Of course, the BMW X1 was already on sale for a couple of years, but the real change came with this compact SUV from Audi. Mercedes soon followed with the B-Class...

Apr 20, 2025

New Honda Jazz

Introduction One of the official slogans for Goa tourism is ‘A perfect holiday destination’. I don’t know how long it’s been around, but its working rather well so far. The tiny green land not only doubles up as the ultimate party destination, but is also blessed with a rich variety...

Apr 20, 2025

Tata Zest Long Term Report-1

Report-1The Tata Zest was the second car to arrive in our long term garage for 2015. Its compact proportions and peppy little 1.2-litre Revotron engine prompted me to cover over 700km in just 14 days. The car that we had got was pretty much new as it had just covered...

Apr 20, 2025

2015 Range Rover Evoque

Introduction The concept of a Grand Tourer (GT) has always been associated with large luxurious performance vehicles (with sporty leanings) designed to eat up kilometre after kilometre of smooth blacktop. The experience is basically a two-part mixture which come together to let you enjoy the sights and sounds but still...

Apr 20, 2025

Tata Safari Storme facelift

Introduction The Tata Safari was the undisputed champion of the SUV segment for the longest time and for a large period, since being launched in 1998; it dominated the Indian roads like no other. The dream run came to an end with the launch of the more premium SUVs like...

Apr 20, 2025

Maruti Suzuki Ciaz

Introduction The Ciaz is probably the most important car for Maruti Suzuki in the longest while. It is their gate pass to the premium segments that they have failed to make a foothold in so many years. While there is no question over Maruti’s dominance in the small car segment,...

Apr 20, 2025

Hyundai Creta

Introduction The compact SUV segment has been growing ever since the launch of the Renault Duster about three years ago. The Duster/ Terrano twins are still considered to be the most capable vehicles in spite of the onslaught of the Ford EcoSport. Hyundai, riding high on the back to back...

Apr 20, 2025

Mahindra XUV500 facelift

Introduction India loves big cars, and if it is going to be stylish and feature loaded, we will adore it even more. Mahindra, one the oldest SUV manufacturers in India, seems to have understood this concept quite well. When they finally came up with their first monocoque SUV, the XUV500,...

Apr 20, 2025

Tata Zest Long Term Report II

Tata Zest Long Term Report II You never know when it’s going to rain especially when it comes to the Mumbai monsoons and you don’t stand a chance when the downpour begins. It was about that time of the year again and after the horrendous summer, I was elated having...

Apr 20, 2025

Maruti Suzuki S-Cross

Introduction Japanese engineering changed the perception of automobiles globally when their reliable and frugal engineering ousted the European finesse and American extravagance to emerge as global top players. Suzuki entered India through a joint venture and the face of the Indian passenger car market was transformed. The days of the...

Apr 20, 2025

Ford Figo Aspire

Introduction While the Indian market has been going gaga over the crossover and compact SUVs, the sub-four metre sedans silently continue to sell in large numbers. The Dzire, Xcent, Amaze and Zest in total, consistently account for over 25,000 units every month. Ford is looking for a pie of this...

Apr 20, 2025

Jaguar XF 2.0 Petrol

Introduction Irrespective of being a car guy or not, we all tend to love big fat German sedans. Perhaps it is because they can theoretically do it all. Quick on their feet, tractable and put together like bank vaults, it’s the kind of cars that can turn your mundane commute...

Apr 20, 2025