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    May 11, 2023 11:58:00 AM

    Skoda to bring back Superb with BS6 Phase 2 compliant engine

    The Octavia RS could also come back to India in limited numbers.

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    May 10, 2023 03:55:00 PM

    Skoda Enyaq iV India launch by March 2024

    India will most likely get the Enyaq iV 80x that comes with a 77kWh battery and dual motors that make 265hp.

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    Jan 11, 2022 03:00:00 PM

    2022 Skoda Kodiaq facelift first look – Now with pe...

    Skoda’s flagship SUV is back with sharper looks, more tech and a new heart.

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    May 19, 2020 07:00:00 AM

    Buying used: (2017-2020) Tata Hexa

    Spacious, hugely comfortable and very practical SUV at a bargain price. We point out what to look out for.

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    Mar 18, 2020 03:16:00 PM

    Michelin ‘Energy’ range updated with new XM2+...

    Michelin’s new Energy XM2+ tyres are an evolution of the previous XM2s and are available in 30 different sizes.

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    Jan 17, 2020 06:00:00 AM

    Buying used: (2016-2019) Hyundai Elantra

    The Hyundai Elantra is a comfortable, spacious and refined executive sedan. We tell you if it makes for a good used buy.

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    Dec 05, 2019 07:00:00 AM

    Buying used: (2016-2019) Mercedes-Benz GLS

    A used GLS might seem like a pricey buy at Rs 52 lakh, but it’s one that actually offers decent value. We tell...

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    Dec 03, 2019 07:00:00 AM

    Buying Used: (2017-2019) Maruti Suzuki Ignis

    The Ignis might not look to everyone’s taste, but it offers a lot apart from the standout styling. We tell you ...

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    Nov 22, 2019 08:00:00 AM

    Buying used: (2017-2019) Jeep Compass

    It is no secret that the Jeep Compass is a hugely capable SUV, and with prices starting at Rs 16 lakh, we believe it ...

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    Mar 13, 2024 12:15:00 PM

    Hyundai Exter long term review; 5,000km report

    Second report: Compact on the outside, spacious on the inside and feature-packed, the Exter has been the perfect city...

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    Feb 13, 2024 05:00:00 PM

    BMW 7 Series India review: Seventh Heaven

    New 7 Series oozes luxury, but does it still feel like a BMW?

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    Feb 13, 2024 04:31:00 PM

    BMW 7 Series, 740i video review

    BMW's seventh gen 7 Series is a quantum leap ahead and brings the best of what BMW has to offer, including a theatre ...

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    Jan 17, 2024 11:01:00 AM

    2024 Hyundai Creta facelift video review

    Hyundai has refreshed the Creta for 2024, making significant alterations to the design and interior, and even introdu...

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    Nov 17, 2023 01:54:00 PM

    EXCLUSIVE! McLaren 750S video review

    Taking your best and making it better is always a challenge. The 720S was, and still is, one of the most unadulterate...

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    Nov 17, 2023 12:29:00 PM

    McLaren 750S review: Last of the purebred supercars

    Last non-hybrid McLaren is also one of the purest supercars out there.

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    Nov 06, 2023 12:02:00 PM

    BMW X7 facelift video review

    BMW has refreshed the X7 and this one is rather comprehensive. A new look, new interior, more features and new diesel...

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    Nov 01, 2023 11:54:00 AM

    Elevate vs Seltos vs Creta vs Grand Vitara vs Taigun: Mid...

    With new entrants and updates to the midsize SUV segment, it’s time to revisit a very popularly asked question:...

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    Oct 29, 2023 08:00:00 AM

    BMW X7 facelift review: New face, new heart

    The X7 gets a new face, a revamped interior, more equipment and a new diesel engine.

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    Apr 13, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Feature: The 911 that can do it all

    The Turbo S might be the most powerful Porsche 911, but what happens when it meets a race track and a GT3 RS?

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    Apr 09, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Feature: Porsche Unleashed at the BIC

    The annual Porsche Experience is a day of driving Porsches around a race track, and being encouraged to go faster:

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    Oct 14, 2023 08:00:00 AM

    Feature: Coast to coast in a Q8 e-tron Sportback on a sin...

    We try to capture sunrise and sunset on the same day, driving 476km from Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu to Varkala in Kera...

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    Jul 01, 2023 09:00:00 AM

    Tyre care: How to avoid and repair a puncture

    There are ways to avoid a puncture, but if you still get one, we tell you how to use a puncture kit.

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    Apr 08, 2023 12:33:00 PM

    Mercedes AMG GT 63 S E Performance first look: 843hp hybr...

    With a 0-100kph time of just 2.9 seconds, it is one of the quickest accelerating AMGs.

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    Feb 26, 2023 08:00:00 AM

    Feature: Full speed in the world's quickest Ferrari

    Can the world’s fastest roller coaster offer the same thrills as an actual Ferrari? We race to Abu Dhabi to fin...

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    Sep 22, 2019 06:00:00 AM

    Top 10 safety features your new car, SUV should have

    Driving has the potential to be hazardous, if not done right. We tell you exactly which safety features your car must...

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    Aug 15, 2019 07:00:00 AM

    Top ten highway driving tips

    As relaxing and uplifting driving on open roads can be, there are a few tips to make the long drives easier and safer.

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    May 30, 2019 10:30:00 AM

    Hometown Hero - Mango Run in a Renault Duster

    In the first of a two-part series that celebrates India’s lesser-known mangoes, we head to Goa to taste - and l...

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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

     

    13.56%

    Yes, but only if there are significant changes

     

    32.71%

    No, it's confusing and dilutes the brand name

     

    28.57%

    No difference, the product speaks for itself

     

    25.16%

    Total Votes : 966
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