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Chinese Qoros7 has BMW Valvetronic

Chinese Qoros7 has BMW Valvetronic

Volkswagen Polo Vivo TCR – Wait, What?

Volkswagen Polo Vivo TCR – Wait, What?

Maserati unveils its 463-kW MC20 supercar

Maserati unveils its 463-kW MC20 supercar

Toyota C-HR GR Coming with 200 kW

Toyota C-HR GR Coming with 200 kW

Go anywhere Defender now requires a plug

Go anywhere Defender now requires a plug

VW unveils Golf 8 Estate & Alltrack

Volkswagen has unveiled station-wagon variants (ahem) of the Golf 8 and, even though the South African subsidiary of the Wolfsburg-based brand has sold estate versions of its compact premium hatchback before, the pair of newcomers are unfortunately unlikely to be offered in our market… and, arguably, that is our loss....

Tesla’s biggest threat has arrived

Tesla dominates the luxury electric vehicle space, but whereas the US-based firm's still ahead of German premium brands in terms of technology and packaging, it might now have a very credible rival from much closer to home. With a clean design and massive power, the Lucid Air is a possible Tesla-killer. Lucid is similar to...

Tesla boss test drives VW’s ID.3

Is Tesla going to play nice with VW in future? Elon Musk has never reserved any diplomacy when referring to legacy car companies. The billionaire technology entrepreneur and electric vehicle visionary has called the traditional car industry’s bluff and won. With Tesla’s share price making it the world’s most...

Suzuki Jimny Commercial Announced

Suzuki UK has introduced a version of its Jimny that will focus on light-commercial applications. Check it out. The Suzuki Jimny is a charming yet capable compact SUV. One of its biggest faults is its tiny boot – there's precious little space back there. Suzuki UK has introduced a...

Maserati teases its EV SUV

This is the vehicle which must secure Maserati's future. Maserati has illuminated the silhouette of its forthcoming Grecale crossover. The Italian sportscar brand is fighting for survival and relevance in a world where its traditional product appears less relevant, with each new regulation passed in terms of emissions. Maserati realises...

Final Edition Nissan GT-R To Have 530 kW

We are nearing the end of this generation of Nissan GT-R, but the Japanese brand plans to unleash one absolute monster before production ends. Pictured here is the Nissan GT-R50 by Italdesign, and it's important because the engine in that will be powering the Nissan GT-R Final Edition. Based...

Automotive news

New Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza base variant spotted ahead of launch

New Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza base variant spotted ahead of launch"

- 2022 Maruti Brezza is expected to be launched soon- The exterior design of the SUV was leaked during a TVC shootMaruti Suzuki is likely to launch the new Vitara Brezza in the country soon. Ahead of its debut, images of the car arriving at what seems to be a...

All-electric Kia EV6 launched in India at Rs 59.95 lakh

All-electric Kia EV6 launched in India at Rs 59.95 lakh "

- Available with a choice of five colours and two variant options, GT Line (RWD) and GT Line (AWD)- Limited to 100 units this yearPost much wait, Kia India has launched the EV6 at a starting price of Rs 59.95 (ex-showroom). The new model is available in two variant options,...

Mahindra eXUV300: Now in pictures

Mahindra eXUV300: Now in pictures"

-Will be launched in India in Q1 CY 2023-Expected to offer a range of 300-400kmAt the 2020 Auto Expo, Mahindra showcased the eXUV300. During the announcement of its annual results for FY21-22, the company said that it would be launched in the Indian car market in the first quarter of...

Mahindra SUV sales grow by 244 per cent in May 2022

Mahindra SUV sales grow by 244 per cent in May 2022"

- Mahindra sold 26,632 SUV units in May 2022 as compared to 7,748 SUV unit sales in May 2021- Exports saw five per cent growth last monthIndia’s popular utility vehicle manufacturer, Mahindra registered SUV sales of 26,632 units in May 2022 as compared to 7,748 unit sales in May 2021,...

Hyundai India logs cumulative 51,263 unit sales in May 2022

Hyundai India logs cumulative 51,263 unit sales in May 2022"

- Hyundai’s manufacturing plant was closed for six days last month for bi-annual maintenance- New Hyundai Venue and Tucson to be launched in the coming monthsHyundai India has reported cumulative sales of 51,263 units in May 2022. Out of the total vehicles sold, 42,293 cars were sold in the domestic...

Kia dispatches 15 units of the EV6 for showroom display

Kia dispatches 15 units of the EV6 for showroom display"

-100 units across 12 major cities-Bookings opened on 26 MayThe Kia EV6 will be launched in India tomorrow and ahead of its official arrival, Kia has dispatched 15 units of the 100 to 15 dealerships across 12 cities in the country. We have already provided the full list of cities...

Kia India records a sale of 18,718 units in May 2022

Kia India records a sale of 18,718 units in May 2022"

- Kia India has crossed the 4.5 lakh unit domestic sales milestone- Sonet alone has accounted for a sale of 1.50 lakh unitsKia India has registered a sale of 18,718 units in May 2022. The Sonet has become the highest contributor to the number with a sale of 7,899 units,...

Jeep compact SUV spied

Jeep compact SUV spied"

- It is expected to debut in Brazil later this year- AWD expected to be a major highlightThe Jeep compact SUV has been spied testing in Brazil. This is Jeep's next budget offering and will find a place in the American automaker’s hierarchy below the Compass SUV. It is expected...

Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 10,216 units in May 2022

Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 10,216 units in May 2022"

- Toyota sells seven models in India- The company is working on the new Innova for the local marketToyota Kirloskar Motors (TKM) announced that the company sold a total of 10,216 units in May 2022. The company had sold 707 units in May 2021, as a result of the impact...

Top electric and hybrid cars that we drove in May 2022

Top electric and hybrid cars that we drove in May 2022"

May 2022 was an electric month for the CarWale review team. In the decade or so that we have been reviewing cars, last month was the first time that we had so many electric vehicles on schedule. Call it if you will a sign of the changing times. But it...

Jalopnik Reviews: 2007 Mercury Mountaineer, Part 3

Jalopnik Reviews: 2007 Mercury Mountaineer, Part 3

You're an SUV-driving parent who wants to buy American, but still wants to be different from the 10 other Ford drivers in your subdivision. Or, you're a man who drives a Jeep Liberty, but looking for something slightly less feminine. You enjoy driving, but don't tow, drive off-road, or use...

Jalopnik Reviews: 2007 Mercury Mountaineer, Part 1

Jalopnik Reviews: 2007 Mercury Mountaineer, Part 1

Can someone please tell me why Mercury exists, other than for Wert to pine over Jill Wagner? Of course, badge engineering is alive and well outside of the blue oval — just look at the Chrysler Aspen/Dodge Durango, any GMC truck, or the Nissan Armada/Infiniti QX56 — but Mercury doesn't...

Jalopnik Reviews: 2007 Mercury Mountaineer, Part 2

Jalopnik Reviews: 2007 Mercury Mountaineer, Part 2

Sure, it's easy to pick on the Mountaineer, but that doesn't change the fact that it's not very pretty. The waterfall grille is kind of sharp, in a blue whale baleen plate kind of way. Otherwise the Mountaineer is identical to the Ford Explorer, which is a generically pleasant SUV....

Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro, Part 3

Jalopnik Reviews: 2006 Audi A6 4.2 Quattro, Part 3

It's one of the most stylish, fast, and comfortable cars available on the market. And it's got more technology in it than the Space Shuttle. The A6 isn't nearly as fun to drive as the performance number or price tag would suggest. Also, for anybody that can't afford a $65,000...

Jalopnik Reviews: 2007 GMC Yukon Denali, Part 2

Jalopnik Reviews: 2007 GMC Yukon Denali, Part 2

Two out of three ain't bad, but Denali fails where the Tahoe and Escalade succeed. It's just plain funny-looking up front. As for the clear lenses over the tail lamps: Just because a design element shows up on the Lexus RX doesn't mean it's a good idea. Unfortunately this trend...

Special reports

How to drive a manual transmission car?

How to drive a manual transmission car?

IntroductionIndia has predominantly been a manual-car market, but with the influx of automatic transmissions, the 'art of driving a manual car' might be in jeopardy. Nonetheless, owning and driving a manual car is still a dream for many. However, it’s one thing to drive a car and another one to learn...

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricksYou have decided to buy a car and have come to the conclusion that you will need a car loan to do so. But the myriad of options are confusing and you have hit a roadblock. Here are some tips and...

Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car

Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car

Types of car loansCar loans can make buying that dream car, whether it be a necessity or for leisure, way simpler. Rather than paying up a rather large amount of money up front, which could take years of savings, car loans can help you get the car you want/dream immediately...

How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car

How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car

IntroductionWith a country obsessed with the fuel efficiency of their car, we surely are always on a lookout to extract that extra kilometre from every drop of fuel we feed our engines. But seldom do we realise, the fuel efficiency of any car is dependent on a plethora of factors....

Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade

Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade

HighlightsThe CarTrade Group, India’s largest online automotive group, has raised Rs 325 crore from investors Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital Partners. It plans to use these funds for its expansion into the auto finance space and to invest into companies in the automotive space. Commenting on the fund raise, Mr....

Automobile information

Can a BMW i3 charge at a Tesla charging station?

Can a BMW i3 charge at a Tesla charging station?

　　BMW i3 vehicles are not designed to charge directly at Tesla Supercharger stations. Tesla Superchargers use a proprietary charging technology that is specific to Tesla vehicles. Tesla vehicles use a unique charging connector and communication protocol that is not compatible with other electric vehicles, including the BMW i3. 　　The BMW i3 typically uses the Combined Charging System CCS or Type...

Are BMW X4 good cars?

Are BMW X4 good cars?

　　As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, the BMW X4 is generally well-regarded as a luxury compact crossover SUV. However, whether a BMW X4 is a good car for you depends on your specific preferences, needs, and priorities. Here are some factors to consider: 　　Pros: 　　Performance: The BMW X4 is known for its sporty and engaging driving dynamics....

Are BMW X6 reliable?

Are BMW X6 reliable?

　　the BMW X6 was a bit of a mixed bag, as is the case with any vehicle. It all boils down to factors like the model year, how well its been taken care of, and the driving conditions its been through. Since the BMW X6 falls into the luxury SUV category, you might find that its maintenance and repair costs...

Can BMW i3 run on gas only?

Can BMW i3 run on gas only?

　　The BMW i3 is primarily an electric vehicle EV designed to operate on electric power stored in its high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack. However, some versions of the BMW i3 are available with an optional range extender, often referred to as the REx model. The range extender is a small internal combustion engine that serves as a generator to produce electricity,...

Are BMW 5 Series good cars?

Are BMW 5 Series good cars?

　　The BMW 5 Series stands as a well-regarded car in the automotive world, earning praise from both industry experts and owners alike. It has carved a niche for itself by blending performance, luxury, and cutting-edge technology. Lets delve into the key factors behind the BMW 5 Series acclaim: 　　Performance: The BMW 5 Series offers a spectrum of engine choices, including...

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