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    Gavin D'Souza is the Assistant Editor of the Autocar India magazine.

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    Apr 19, 2024 09:00:00 AM

    Porsche Macan EV lower variants likely to come to India

    Additionally, the Gen 1 petrol model will continue to be on sale for the foreseeable future.

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    Feb 29, 2024 09:13:00 AM

    Ferrari Purosangue India price from Rs 10.5 crore

    While Indian deliveries have recently commenced, the V12 super SUV is sold out well into 2026.

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    Oct 29, 2023 02:00:00 PM

    Honda Cars India plant to commence EV retooling in 2024

    Carmaker confirms additional investment is imminent as it readies EV for India.

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    Sep 18, 2023 06:20:00 PM

    Nexon EV facelift sits between Gen 1 and Gen 2 EVs: Tata ...

    Though the battery is unchanged, it uses a new-gen motor and has gotten several other optimisations.

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    Aug 25, 2023 06:41:00 PM

    Aston Martin DB12 India launch on September 29

    The latest GT from the British brand uses a 680hp version of its predecessor’s AMG-sourced V8.

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    Aug 08, 2023 10:21:00 AM

    Honda confident of strong crash test result for Elevate

    With India being the export hub for the SUV, it is built to comply with regulations of multiple global markets.

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    Jul 12, 2023 07:13:00 PM

    SUVs, MPVs consolidated in UV GST slab, clarifies government

    Industry unsure of definition, which considers the measurement of ground clearance as unladen, rather than laden R...

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    Jun 03, 2023 08:00:00 AM

    Tata Harrier, Safari will not get CNG, but Nexon could

    While the brand wants to improve the perception of CNG, there are some segments it simply won’t go to.

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    Apr 24, 2023 06:17:00 PM

    800hp TechArt GT Street R makes India debut

    The only carryover parts from the 992 Porsche 911 Turbo S it is based on are the roof and doors.

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    Mar 13, 2024 12:02:00 PM

    BYD Seal India video review

    We drive the mid-spec BYD Seal Premium, which comes with a 82.5kWh battery, 650km range (NEDC), and a 312hp motor dri...

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    Mar 13, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    BYD Seal India review: Still want that luxury sedan?

    Chinese EV maker’s third product is by far its best, and enough to warrant serious consideration.

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    Mar 07, 2024 01:29:00 PM

    Aston Martin DB12 video review

    DB12 replaces the DB11 and gets upgrades to its powertrain, chassis and interior.

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    Feb 06, 2024 11:53:00 AM

    Porsche 911 GT3 RS video review

    We tell you what the 911 GT3 RS is like on track, the road and we even get a racer's perspective from none other than...

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    Feb 03, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Porsche 911 GT3 RS review: Street legal track weapon

    The latest iteration of the 911 GT3 RS is the most focused yet, but does that make it too compromised on the road?

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    Feb 01, 2024 12:15:00 PM

    Aston Martin DB12 review: The Grander Tour

    It may seem like a facelift at first, but dig deeper and you’ll find changes revolutionary for Aston Martin.

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    Jan 20, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Volkswagen Virtus GT long term review, 12,000 km report

    Final report: One-year-plus is an eternity in Autocar long-termer terms, and that no doubt leads to some memories bei...

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    Jan 11, 2024 10:00:00 AM

    2024 Kia Sonet facelift review: Feature perfect

    The Sonet set the high-water mark for the segment when it was launched in 2020, so can it do it all over again with t...

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    Dec 31, 2023 12:45:00 PM

    Mercedes EQE SUV vs Audi Q8 e tron vs BMW iX vs Jaguar I ...

    Four big, luxury EVs have been put through quite the litmus test – from performance and comfort to real world r...

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    Mar 08, 2024 09:00:00 AM

    Setting the CoASTT Circuit inaugural lap record in a Pors...

    India's newest race track, located in Coimbatore, is defined by some of the fastest corners anywhere in the country.

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    Jan 28, 2024 09:00:00 AM

    Icons of Porsche: Celebrating 60 years of the 911

    The 2023 edition of Icons of Porsche also celebrated the 75th anniversary of the brand. We got a VIP pass to the offi...

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    Oct 12, 2023 03:50:00 PM

    Autocar India SUV off road day 2023

    This year we welcome soft roaders to off-road day; however, they all have 4WD.

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    Oct 03, 2023 08:00:00 AM

    Feature: Gran Turismo movie vs game vs real life

    Gran Turismo, the film, tries to be as true to life as the racing simulator it’s named after. We experience bot...

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    Aug 24, 2023 09:00:00 AM

    Porsche 911 Turbo S vs Panamera vs Taycan drag race: Trip...

    Porsche reserves the Turbo S moniker only for the quickest models in the range. We bring three of them together to se...

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    Aug 18, 2023 07:00:00 AM

    Porsche Panamera vs Taycan: A tale of 2 Turbos

    The Taycan may be the new whiz kid on the block, but let's not forget the original Porsche super sedan, the Panamera.

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    May 28, 2023 08:00:00 AM

    Feature: What we learnt driving 4,500km in an EV

    We’ve already proven that you can drive across India in an EV. But does that mean that you should?

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    Apr 30, 2023 09:00:00 AM

    Feature: Inside Exclusive Manufaktur, the top tier of Por...

    If owning one of the finest handling cars on the planet isn’t special enough, there are other ways to make it m...

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    Mar 26, 2023 08:00:00 AM

    Feature: Polar Precision – Porsche Ice Driving School

    Porsches are among the most fun cars to drive on the road or track, but they are even more fun when you replace tarma...

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    Jan 18, 2023 08:00:00 AM

    Opinion: Tata’s Auto Expo 2023 star was not a car b...

    A carmaker that’s always been on the back foot with infotainment might now have one of the best systems yet.

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    Apr 08, 2021 06:26:00 PM

    Mahindra XUV700 – but what of the XUV500?

    Mahindra has named its new SUV the XUV700; so will the XUV500 moniker continue on a five-seat version of the car? Or ...

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    May 31, 2018 09:00:00 AM

    5 unquestionably American things about the Ford Mustang GT

    We tell you just how American Ford’s Mustang really is.

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    Sep 01, 2016 09:50:00 AM

    Jeep: A different kind of obstacle course

    Three years later than promised, the iconic American brand enters India with the wrong kind of bang. Makes you wonder...

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    Jul 01, 2013 10:22:00 PM

    Audi Great India quattro Drive 3 : Day 10 – Sarchu ...

    Nearly at the end of their journey, the team is faced with streams across their path and series of hairpins on the cl...

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    Jun 27, 2013 03:15:00 PM

    Audi Great India quattro Drive 3 : Day 9 – Jispa to...

    The road to Sarchu from Jispa is a mix of really rough terrain and breathtaking scenery.

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    Jun 27, 2013 03:10:00 PM

    Audi Great India quattro Drive 3 : Day 8 : Manali to Jispa

    Getting past the Rohtang Pass is no easy task as the team finds out.

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    Jun 27, 2013 03:07:00 PM

    Audi Great India quattro Drive 3: Day 7- Chandigarh to Ma...

    The Himalayan ascent begins and the team gets their first taste of uphill traffic.

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    Jun 27, 2013 03:04:00 PM

    Audi Great India quattro Drive 3:Day 6: Delhi to Chandigarh

    The second half of the drive starts and in preparation of Himalayan terrain, the A7 and A8 make way for the Q5 and Q7.

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    Poll of the month

    The Mahindra XUV 300 facelift will be called the XUV 3XO. Should more brands rename models for facelifts?

    Yes, it could give new life to a slow-selling car

     

    13.66%

    Yes, but only if there are significant changes

     

    32.15%

    No, it's confusing and dilutes the brand name

     

    29.14%

    No difference, the product speaks for itself

     

    25.05%

    Total Votes : 1098
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