Ford Ecosport 1.5l diesel

Introduction The EcoSport was launched with a lot of fanfare in 2013. More than two years down the line, it is still Ford’s mainstay in the Indian market as far as numbers are concerned. To keep things fresh, Ford has come out with a facelift version of the compact SUV...

Apr 21, 2025

Tata GenX Nano XTA AMT Long Term Review - Final

Long Term Review - Final It has been close to six months since the GenX Nano AMT joined our fleet. And it has been a journey of ups and downs for what is India’s smallest car by footprint. For starters, the new Nano impresses with the improvement in the quality...

Apr 21, 2025

Jaguar XE First Look review

Jaguar XE First Look reviewJaguar is all set to launch the XE, their entry-level luxury sedan for the Indian market next month. It is the carmaker's first model to make use of Jaguar Land Rover’s new modular vehicle architecture and is expected to set a benchmark for driving dynamics in...

Apr 21, 2025

Mahindra KUV100 First Look Review

Mahindra KUV100Mahindra is entering the lucrative compact hatchback segment with the KUV100 (read One-double-O). However, being the largest utility car manufacturer in the country, their product reflects this brand image with the butch look that toes the lines of being a compact SUV. The KUV, in terms, of length, is...

Apr 21, 2025

Mahindra TUV 300 vs Ford EcoSport

Introduction The key difference between the two cars you see in the images is their difference in size. The Mahindra TUV 300 is a size bigger than the Ford EcoSport in every aspect, be it dimensions, cabin space or number of seats. They come from different school of thought too....

Apr 21, 2025

Mahindra XUV500 Automatic First Drive Review

What is it? A version of the XUV500 with an automatic transmission. Mahindra and its Korean subsidy, SsangYong, have tied up with Aisin AW of Japan for a new gearbox, which now drives the XUV500, the Korando and the Tivoli, and will be used in all the future premium products...

Apr 21, 2025

Mercedes-Benz A-Class facelift First Drive Review

What is it? The new A-Class is a louder and cosmetically enhanced version of Mercedes’ entry-level car. But by louder, we don’t mean the exhaust or engine note. It’s that green colour. Our test car is powered by the Delhi-banned 2.1-litre, four cylinder diesel engine that makes 136bhp and 300Nm...

Apr 21, 2025

Mahindra KUV100 First Drive Review

What is it? A brilliant concept. Take one portion SUV crazed nation. Add a huge middle class to it. And then top it up with bad roads. And what you get is a desperate need for an SUV that is efficient, spacious, rugged and only as expensive as a hatchback....

Apr 21, 2025

Volkswagen Beetle

Introduction The recently launched Volkswagen Beetle is not your regular car. It’s an icon and is a celebration of the original Beetle which was on sale for more than six decades. It’s the crown jewel in Volkswagen’s history and is a car which gave the German giant recognition worldwide. Originally...

Apr 21, 2025

Volkswagen Vento TSI: Long Term Review 3

Long Term Report 3 Last month was a little easy for the Vento and we didn’t add much mileage on the odometer. But the holiday season did bring along a couple of outings. And for the first time, my ultra self-righteous family, who would rather be in our family owned...

Apr 21, 2025

Mercedes-Benz GLE 350d First Drive Review

What is it? The new Mercedes-Benz GLE. The name might suggest it is a new vehicle, but in reality it is a mid-life update of the ML-Class with the badging as per the company’s new nomenclature. In terms of platform, architecture and product positioning nothing has changed; although it is...

Apr 21, 2025

Mahindra XUV 500 W8 AT vs Hyundai Creta CRDI SX AT

Introduction This comparo is not meant for two sets of people. For people who stay in Delhi as you can’t buy the Mahindra XUV500 (as it has a of the 2.2-litre diesel ban fame) and for individuals looking for a seven-seater as the Hyundai Creta offers just five. In terms...

Apr 21, 2025

Volkswagen Ameo First Look Review

Volkswagen Ameo Volkswagen is entering the compact sedan segment later this year with the Ameo. This is the first German sedan that is developed purely for the Indian market, to take advantage of the tax regulations here. In terms of looks, it gets the standard Volkswagen design. In fact, it...

Apr 21, 2025

Mahindra KUV100 Road Test

Mahindra KUV100 For – Engine drivability, spacious cabin, standard airbags option Against – Cabin quality, sloppy dynamics, sound insulation Verdict – A unique effort from Mahindra, but needs improvement in key areas Rating – 6/10 Introduction It’s Mahindra’s rival to the ever impressive Maruti Swift and quite a unique one...

Apr 21, 2025

BMW X1 First Look Review

BMW X1 The second generation BMW X1 has been launched in India at the Auto Expo 2016. The new model is significantly different from the previous X1, offering more space and better performance. Also, for the first time, BMW is offering AWD with its entry-level crossover. We have never been...

Apr 21, 2025