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Tyres and tribulations

Bridgestone is set to launch its Ecopia range of tyres in India and we got an opportunity to test them at the company’s proving grounds in Thailand.
1 min read29 Dec '15
Saptarshi Shukla

Ecopia tyres are available in two variants.

Wet braking tests were demonstrated with the Ecopia going against competitor brands.

India’s coolest Kwid!

The new Renault Kwid has redefined Mini hatchbacks in India. We tell you how.
2 min read2 Dec '15
Staff Writer

Headlights with Renault’s new lighting signature, a C-shaped chrome trim.

The bold, structured grill comes with personalisation options.

Interior design, features and space are totally segment defying.

A large 300-litre boot makes this a brilliant road trip companion.

Top of the world

That’s how we feel on the first part of the Great India Drive from Leh to Delhi.
2 min read30 Nov '15
Staff Writer

Whatever the terrain, the Hyundai Creta powered its way across without missing a beat.

The Creta’s cabin is a cocoon of comfort while it’s freezing outside.

A smooth stretch of black asphalt now runs through Morey plains.

It’s -4deg Celsius when we wake up at Sarchu.

The mountain is blanketed in snow as we cross Baralacha La.

We leave the mountains behind us, and reach the plains.

It’s a demanding 1,000km to Delhi, and the Creta performs flawlessly.

Due South

The Wanderers make their way around Bengaluru, Mysore and Ooty
2 min read27 Nov '15
Staff Writer

Mobil 1 Great car great road: Porsche Macan

Having missed out on driving one of the best new cars of the year gone by, when the chance arose again, Gavin D’Souza made sure he did it right.
2 min read23 Nov '15
Gavin D'Souza

Nestled amidst the greenery are some outstanding roads; and it gets even more special in the monsoon.

There are plenty of great picnic spots around Mulshi lake, but if you’re here for the drive, the road is your picnic.

The results of fixing two turbos to Porsche’s meatiest V6 are bordering on the ludicrous. Tread with caution.