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Sean Rogers Pachigalla: Daily driving an Audi R8

We chat with Sean Rogers Pachigalla about his love for cars and bikes and what he'd like to do with the last litre of fuel on Earth.
1 min read4 Dec '22
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Audi R8 V10 front quarter
BMW S1000 RR tracking

Sean also rides a BMW S1000 RR

What are you driving/riding and why? 

I drive an Audi R8 V10 Plus for its naturally aspirated engine; a drag-spec, rear mid-engined Skoda Octavia RS, and a turbocharged Honda Civic. I also ride a BMW S1000RR (K67) for its performance and 600cc-like handling.

What’s next on your wish list?

Maybe another naturally aspirated V10/V12 car. 

The most fun you’ve had in a car?

On my recent drive from Delhi to Leh via Srinagar in the R8. It was super fun and the best experience I’ve had so far. 

Dream money-no-object car/bike?

Since I’m into drag racing, I’ve always fancied the Top Fuel car and bike dragsters. 

Who is your all-time greatest motorsport hero?

Valentino Rossi. Even in his 40s, he performed on par with young guns. 

Favourite road?

From Zoji La Zero Point till Dras in Jammu and Kashmir. The tarmac is just amazing, with the best corners. 

What’s on your automotive bucket list?

To drive the Nürburgring in Germany in a Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS. 

What would you do with your last litre of fuel?

Do a quarter-mile run. 

Your ideal 5-car/bike garage would be?

BMW M5 (F90), Lamborghini Aventador, Top Fuel drag car, Top Fuel drag bike and the Ducati Panigale V4 S.

What was your first car/bike?

My first bike was a Kawasaki Eliminator in 2002 and my first car was a Honda Civic with a Mugen bodykit in 2007.

Analysis: Why India is pursuing ethanol as an automotive fuel

Despite rapidly heading towards EVs, India is also putting its faith in flex-fuel ethanol. What are the benefits and drawbacks of ethanol?
6 min read3 Dec '22
Sergius BarrettoSergius Barretto
2022 Toyota Corolla flex fuel front quarter.

The Corolla flex-fuel hybrid can run a variable blend of petrol and ethanol, including 100 percent pure ethanol.

Toyota Innova Hycross: Top 5 new features

The Innova Hycross will be sold alongside the Innova Crysta. Here is a list of five features it gets over the Crysta.
2 min read26 Nov '22
Satvik Khare Satvik Khare
Toyota Innova Hycross

Volvo XC40 Recharge deliveries commence in India

Volvo Car India achieves a milestone by becoming the first carmaker to sell a locally assembled electric luxury SUV.
2 min read24 Nov '22
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Volvo XC40 Recharge deliveries

Toyota Innova Hycross vs Innova Crysta: New vs old

Here are the key differences between the Innova Hycross and the Innova Crysta.
3 min read22 Nov '22
Satvik Khare Satvik Khare
Toyota Innova Hycross vs Innova Crysta

Special Feature: The Apollo Amperion advantage

Minimal rolling resistance, low noise, better range. Apollo Tyres’ new EV-specific range offers a host of benefits to electric vehicle owners.
4 min read14 Nov '22
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2022 Tata Nexon EV Max front tracking.
Apollo Amperion tyre.

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