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    Shapur Kotwal

    Autocar India

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    Background

    Deputy editor at Autocar India.

    Shapur is at the forefront of the magazine's extensive road testing activities and oversees the test instrumentation and data acquisition. Shapur has possibly the most experience among all road testers in the country.

    Stories By Shapur Kotwal

    Jul 31, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    BMW 5 Series LWB rear Theatre Screen under evaluation

    BMW launched the 5 Series LWB in India without its rear seat-based Theater Screen, but the brand says bringing it to ...

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    Mar 21, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Skoda Superb to return by mid-2024; Octavia to follow

    Both sedans, however, will be fully imported.

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    Mar 15, 2024 06:24:00 PM

    Skoda Epiq electric concept revealed; to be its entry-lev...

    A lower cost version of the Epiq could come to India in the future.

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    Mar 07, 2024 12:14:00 PM

    BYD lines up 3 more EV launches for India

    BYD India looking to increase its portfolio.

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    Feb 27, 2024 12:16:00 PM

    Skoda compact SUV India launch confirmed for March 2025

    New Skoda compact SUV will be based on the Kushaq.

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    Jan 11, 2024 09:00:00 AM

    ‘Lot of pull for new GLS comes from Maybach version...

    SUVs accounted for 55 percent of the 17,408 units it sold in 2023, says Mercedes-Benz India.

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    Jan 11, 2024 07:30:00 AM

    Mumbai Trans Harbour Link: 10 interesting facts

    A one-way journey on the Atal Setu costs Rs 250, while a return toll costs Rs 375; to open on January 12.

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    Jan 05, 2024 01:10:00 PM

    Tata showcases new Acti.EV electric car architecture

    ‘Pure EV’ platform to debut on Punch EV, will also underpin Harrier EV.

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    Nov 24, 2023 06:03:00 PM

    New Porsche Panamera revealed with more potent hybrid V8,...

    Porsche isn't holding back on the tech with the Gen 3 Panamera. It gets active suspension and strong-hybrid tech on t...

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    Sep 27, 2024 05:10:00 PM

    New BMW X3 video review

    The fourth-generation BMW X3 has grown in size, gets a new look, new interiors and also claims to improve the driving...

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    Sep 27, 2024 05:00:00 PM

    New BMW X3 review: A fresh new direction

    The fourth-gen model has a new design, and is more luxurious and spacious on the inside.

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    Aug 25, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    2024 Mercedes E Class review: Smooth and Easy

    The all-new long-wheelbase E-Class – headed to India later this year – amps up the luxury quotient so muc...

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    Aug 21, 2024 07:17:00 PM

    2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB video review

    The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class amps up the luxury quotient so much that it’s almost an S-Class now. We drive the...

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    Aug 10, 2024 07:30:00 AM

    Honda Elevate long term review, 6,800km report

    First report: Honda’s SUV joins our fleet and dives straight into the heaviest part of the monsoon.

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    Jun 26, 2024 11:30:00 AM

    Skoda Slavia DSG long term review, 5,700km report

    First report: We liked the Slavia 1.5 TSI so much that we got another one, this time with a DSG automatic.

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    Mar 25, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Skoda Slavia long term review; 17,000km report

    Final report: The rock-solid fundamentals of the Skoda Slavia mean it feels as sorted as a car from a class above.

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    Feb 24, 2024 07:30:00 AM

    Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara long term review; 13,700 km re...

    Final Report: Our 2023 Car of the Year shows us just how green and efficient strong-hybrid tech is and how well it wo...

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    Feb 11, 2024 09:00:00 AM

    Hyundai Tucson long term review, 18,500km report

    Second report: Big on the inside, comfy and well-equipped, the Tucson is a relaxing and easy car to get along with.

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    Oct 08, 2024 02:06:00 PM

    Tata Curvv EV meets IAF's Suryakiran: Air Force Day Special

    In what has to be our craziest idea yet, we attempt on-ground aerobatics in four Curvv EVs as a tribute to the Indian...

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    Jul 06, 2024 07:30:00 AM

    Feature: Lotus Eletre R: India's fastest SUV

    Lotus’ 905hp brute, Eletre, is as fast as many supercars as it throws up some mind-numbing numbers.

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    May 15, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV: G-turn, G-steering and more EQ te...

    We take a close look at all the new-age EV tech on the old-school G-Wagen.

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    May 05, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Autocar Track Day: India's best drivers' cars 2024

    The 2024 edition of the Autocar Track Day took place at the even more fun and challenging CoASTT circuit in Coimbator...

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    Mar 24, 2024 07:00:00 AM

    Driving through the Mumbai Coastal Road in a Lamborghini ...

    Experiencing a screaming Lamborghini V10 in the 2km-long tunnel that's a part of Mumbai's new Coastal Road.

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    Feb 25, 2024 07:30:00 AM

    Rolls Royce Spectre: A close look

    The Spectre is probably the ultimate personal indulgence. Even more important is that it’s also Rolls-RoyceR...

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    Jan 10, 2024 06:26:00 PM

    Driving on Mumbai Trans Harbour Link: Mumbai to Navi Mumb...

    We drive on the 21.8km-long Atal Setu that connects Sewri with the mainland, in an Audi RS e-tron GT.

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    Dec 25, 2023 09:00:00 AM

    Solid state batteries for EVs: How close are we?

    Solid State batteries are the future, and here’s why the tech has the potential to be a game changer.

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    Dec 12, 2023 04:30:00 AM

    Porsche Macan EV prototype: tech secrets and shotgun ride

    Porsche redefines what you can expect from an electric SUV.

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    Sep 29, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Opinion: The best bits in the last 25 years

    These are some of the best cars, some of the best features, engines, gearboxes, suspensions and more experienced over...

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    Aug 19, 2024 08:30:00 AM

    Opinion: Automotive developments that didn't make the news

    Here are some developments in the automotive space that really shocked me over 300 issues of Autocar India.

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    Aug 03, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Opinion: Why Audi needs cooler cars and icons

    Audi’s legacy of innovation and tech is second to none.

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    Jun 15, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Opinion: Is the Maruti Swift forgetting its ethos?

    The fourth-gen Swift could easily have been so much more.

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    May 23, 2024 07:00:00 AM

    Opinion: Are plug-in hybrids the perfect middle path?

    Strange as it may seem, plug-in hybrids are the best EVs for India.

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    May 04, 2024 09:00:00 AM

    Opinion: Porsche 911 range - Homogeneous, yet different

    There are 26 versions of the 911 available, and each one caters to a different buyer.

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    Apr 28, 2024 09:00:00 AM

    Opinion: The need for greener EVs

    Only when you measure can you improve, and a Digital Battery Passport is the first step towards improving EVs.

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    Mar 09, 2024 09:00:00 AM

    Opinion: Cold brakes; beware

    Cold brakes that haven’t been used or warmed up can catch you unaware.

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    Feb 04, 2024 09:00:00 AM

    Opinion: Make in India performance EVs coming soon

    EVs lend themselves better to higher levels of performance and Indian-made EVs will soon deliver over 400hp.

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    Buying an electric car but renting its battery: is it a good idea?

    Yes, it lets me pay only as per my usage

     

    34.01%

    No, I prefer to buy the whole car

     

    56.12%

    No, I prefer to lease the whole car

     

    9.86%

    Total Votes : 1470
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