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    Hormazd Sorabjee

    Autocar India

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    Background

    Our editor has been writing about cars for over 30 years. He has driven everything on wheels from a 65-ton battle tank to a Formula 1 car and still can’t get enough. His dream is to drive from the Autocar UK office to Autocar India HQ.

    Stories By Hormazd Sorabjee

    Jul 20, 2024 05:54:00 PM

    Next-gen Kushaq, Taigun, Slavia, Virtus could switch to u...

    Larger platform under consideration for future replacements of existing models, a new 7-seater SUV and hybrid powertr...

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    May 03, 2024 12:27:00 PM

    India could be Citroen’s second largest market in f...

    If Citroen attains its target in our country, India could overtake Italy, Citroen’s second-largest market at pr...

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    Apr 15, 2024 12:04:00 PM

    New Renault Duster, Nissan SUV India line-up to be petrol...

    Both brands to share 1.0 and 1.3 turbo-petrols; no plans to bring back the K9K diesel.

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    Mar 20, 2024 03:24:00 PM

    Indian luxury car sales to triple by 2033: Audi’s A...

    Audi AG's VP of sales overseas also said the Indian luxury car market is set to cross the 1 lakh sales mark by 2030.

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    Feb 28, 2024 01:19:00 PM

    Skoda board member Martin Jahn confirms mass market EV fo...

    Electrification is a key pillar of Skoda India’s future growth; is exploring all options to get into the mainst...

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    Feb 21, 2024 07:53:00 PM

    Mahindra, JSW in fray for stake in VW Group’s India...

    VW Group is looking for a partner in the country to share risks and collaborate on future product development.

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    Feb 20, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Why Suzuki is ditching Toyota’s hybrid tech in favo...

    Maruti Suzuki is developing its own cost-effective ‘series’ hybrid solution for its small cars; Toyota...

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    Feb 19, 2024 08:30:00 AM

    Volkswagen Group scouting for partners in India

    German automaker open to diluting stake in local subsidiary Skoda Auto Volkswagen India to a suitable partner.

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    Feb 08, 2024 01:08:00 PM

    Maruti to launch 35kpl+ Fronx hybrid in 2025

    To be powered by Suzuki's in-house series hybrid tech.

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    Jul 13, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Mercedes GLC long term review, 8,700km report

    First report: Merc’s updated SUV enters our fleet in oil burner form, and it impresses us with its fuel economy...

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    Jul 10, 2024 08:02:00 AM

    Porsche 911 Carrera GTS review: Hybrid power unlocked

    The Porsche 911 gets a hybrid powertrain for the first time ever, which marks a new beginning for the world’s m...

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    Jul 10, 2024 03:30:00 AM

    2024 Porsche 911 GTS video review

    The new hybrid 911 has a gearbox-mounted electric motor, which brings out the best of the 3.6-litre flat-six turbo-pe...

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    Jul 02, 2024 10:01:00 AM

    Audi Q6 e-tron review: Start of a new wave

    The Q6 e-tron is more than just a new model. It’s the start of a new wave of electric cars that will redefine A...

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    Jun 01, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback long term review, 12,600km report

    First report: Audi’s flagship EV joins our long-term fleet and is immediately despatched to Mahabaleshwar to se...

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    May 27, 2024 09:00:00 AM

    Hyundai Tucson long term review, 21,000km report

    Third report: The Tucson is a lesson in the strengths and weaknesses of Korean cars.

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    Jan 23, 2024 08:45:00 PM

    Tata Punch EV review: Feels like a mini-Nexon EV

    The Punch makes the transition to electric power, with two electric motor options, fresh styling and lots of features...

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    Jan 15, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Mercedes-Benz EQB long term review, 9,400km report

    First report: Range is the acid test of any EV and our new long-termer was immediately dispatched on a long-distance ...

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    Jan 13, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Kia Seltos long term review, 5,000 km report

    First report: The newly facelifted Seltos joins our fleet with plenty of good looks, an upmarket cabin and an ADAS su...

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    Jun 19, 2024 05:20:00 PM

    The untold story behind Maruti’s diesel exit

    A technical flaw in the cylinder head proved to be a monumental blunder that cost Maruti almost a thousand crores and...

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    May 01, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Feature: Ice drifting in a Porsche 911 Dakar

    Discovering the raw thrill of driving Porsche 911s in the frozen Arctic.

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    Apr 28, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Feature: Dancing on ice in an Audi RS4 Avant

    A frozen lake in Arctic Finland is the playground for an unforgettable experience behind the wheel of an Audi RS4 Avant.

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    Apr 14, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Feature: Visiting Mahindra's future proof EV development ...

    Mahindra’s new state-of-the-art facility for testing and validating batteries will play a key role in defining ...

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    Jan 02, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Setting the first ever EV BIC lap record with a Porsche T...

    The 761hp electric sedan made it around the 5.125km circuit just 10.459sec behind the 911 GT3 RS.

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    Jan 01, 2024 07:00:00 AM

    How the Porsche 911 GT3 RS lapped the BIC in under 2 minu...

    Narain Karthikeyan beats his previous lap record with 175hp less.

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    Dec 15, 2023 06:56:00 PM

    ‘No one knew what Maruti 800’s launch would l...

    On the 40th anniversary of the iconic car, the chairman of Maruti Suzuki gets candid on some rare, behind-the-scenes ...

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    Jul 15, 2023 08:00:00 AM

    Feature: A lap of Jordan in a Mercedes Benz E Class

    From structures that date back to the 2nd Century to modern-day skyscrapers, our journey through Jordan felt like tra...

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    Feb 19, 2023 08:00:00 AM

    Feature: Drifting and sliding Audis on ice

    Driving high-performance cars on a low friction, frozen surface is more about technique than pure car control.

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    Dec 14, 2023 09:00:00 PM

    Maruti 800 @ 40

    Celebrating four decades of India’s favourite car that became a giant and changed Indian roads forever.

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    Jul 14, 2023 12:25:00 PM

    Maruti Zen at 30

    Remembering the Maruti Zen and Auto India magazine, which were born at the same time, exactly three decades ago.

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    Apr 27, 2021 07:28:00 PM

    Farewell to a people’s man who led a people’s...

    Decisive, visionary, and passionate, Jagdish Khattar transformed Maruti from a monopolistic monolith into an agile co...

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    Aug 10, 2015 11:58:00 AM

    What's in a name?

    Suzuki’s all-new hatchback has been christened the Baleno for Europe but in India, Maruti should call it the Zen.

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    Dec 14, 2013 04:38:00 PM

    The car that put India on wheels

    The Maruti 800 was born 30 years ago and changed the face of motoring in India forever.

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    Nov 20, 2013 04:49:00 AM

    Secret City

    The all-new Honda City is the industry’s best kept secret and the most awaited launch today. Can’t wait f...

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    May 31, 2013 10:09:00 PM

    Everest by road

    Back in 1994, we drove five Mahindra Armadas right up to the base camp of Mt Everest as part of a 13,000km voyage acr...

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    Feb 21, 2013 06:00:00 PM

    Ratan Tata's biggest achievement

    Ratan Tata's most significant contributions.

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