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    Jun 22, 2025 02:56:00 PM

    Luxury car sales FY2025: Mercedes retains top spot; E-Cla...

    BMW and Jaguar Land Rover have recorded yoy retail sales growth, while Audi and Volvo recorded a decline.

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    May 23, 2025 05:13:00 PM

    Volkswagen Golf GTI second batch bookings to open this year

    With the first batch of 150 units pre-booked, VW plans to bring another 100 units in the second batch.

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    May 07, 2025 08:00:00 AM

    Maruti Dzire holds 70 percent of its price after 5 years:...

    This used car study also showed that average resale prices of the Honda Amaze and Hyundai Aura are higher than those ...

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    May 04, 2025 12:00:00 PM

    Used Toyota Glanza prices similar or lower than Maruti Ba...

    Also as per this study, the Hyundai i20 N Line commands the highest resale prices among mass-market hatchbacks.

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    Jun 17, 2024 09:00:00 AM

    Tata Motors to continue betting on diesels

    Vivek Srivatsa, chief commercial officer, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd, believes that demand for diesel will ...

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    Mar 22, 2024 07:19:00 PM

    Volkswagen evaluating GTI for India

    Ashish Gupta, brand head VW India, shares his plans to reintroduce the GTI brand in the country.

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    Dec 29, 2023 06:20:00 PM

    Citroen C3X launch likely to get delayed

    Citroen will add more features to the C3X to meet customer demand.

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    Oct 20, 2023 05:13:00 PM

    Tata Harrier colour options simplified

    Each variant gets only a select few shades out of the 7 colours on Tata’s palette.

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    Oct 19, 2023 08:00:00 AM

    SCOOP! Mahindra XUV300 TGDI to get a new torque converter...

    Facelift to get more features, a panoramic sunroof and an Aisin-sourced 6-speed automatic transmission with the TGDI ...

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    May 19, 2025 08:00:00 AM

    Tata Punch CNG vs Hyundai Exter CNG: Dual duel

    We revisit these rivals after two years, but this time, the spotlight is on their CNG variants. We put them through a...

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    May 14, 2025 12:15:00 PM

    MG Windsor Pro video review

    The new range-topping MG Windsor Pro variant has launched with a larger 52.9kWh battery, a higher 449km claimed range...

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    May 09, 2025 03:17:00 PM

    Tata Punch CNG vs Hyundai Exter CNG video review

    The Tata Punch iCNG and Hyundai Exter Hy-CNG Duo are two sub-compact SUVs that feature a company-fitted CNG kit. Both...

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    Apr 15, 2025 01:15:00 PM

    Kia EV9 video review

    As Kia’s flagship SUV, the EV9 stands as the brand’s largest, most luxurious and most technologically adv...

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    Apr 15, 2025 01:00:00 PM

    Kia EV9 review: German-class luxury?

    Does Kia’s flagship have what it takes to justify its ambitious asking price?

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    Mar 31, 2025 08:00:00 AM

    Honda Amaze vs Maruti Dzire comparison

    With both Japanese rivals getting major updates, it is time to bring the two together for a direct comparison.

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    Mar 25, 2025 09:00:00 AM

    2025 BMW M340i review: Comfortable enough for daily driving

    A new addition to the updated M340i has transformed its character.

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    Mar 09, 2025 08:00:00 AM

    2025 Mercedes AMG GLE 53 long term review, 2,100km report

    First report: We’ve called it the everyday AMG in our review, but can you use it as a daily driver?

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    Mar 04, 2025 08:00:00 AM

    Maruti Swift CNG vs Tata Altroz CNG comparison

    Can the new CNG Swift take on the already-established Altroz CNG? We put the two through our rigorous road test to fi...

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    Jun 21, 2025 02:00:00 PM

    Used Mahindra XUV700, Scorpio N prices drop slowest in se...

    The MG Hector, Jeep Compass and Tata Harrier have been on sale for over five years, whereas others were introduced mu...

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    Jun 01, 2025 12:00:00 PM

    Hyundai Creta diesel automatic resale value highest in se...

    Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos diesel hold value better than their petrol counterparts.

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    May 30, 2025 08:00:00 AM

    Used Maruti Swift price is 73 percent of original even af...

    Despite Maruti’s dominance, the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Petrol AMT stands out with the slowest five-year depreci...

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    May 28, 2025 08:00:00 AM

    Hyundai Verna resale value best among midsize sedans: Aut...

    Midsize sedans depreciate the most compared to other segments.

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    May 27, 2025 08:00:00 AM

    Used Tata Punch price propelled by new car demand: Autoca...

    Based on current trends, the Maruti Fronx appears to depreciate slower than the Hyundai Exter.

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    May 15, 2025 08:00:00 AM

    Maruti Eeco CNG commands strongest resale prices among MP...

    Further, this study reveals that people-movers hold on to their value better than other body types.

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    May 14, 2025 08:00:00 AM

    Hyundai Venue resale price stronger than Tata Nexon: Auto...

    For the third edition of our Used Car Study, we partner with Spinny to find out how different models across segments ...

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    May 04, 2025 10:00:00 AM

    Hyundai Exter CNG real world efficiency tested, explained

    We find out if the Exter Hy-CNG Duo can deliver the ARAI-claimed fuel economy of 27.1km/kg.

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    May 01, 2025 10:00:00 AM

    Tata Punch CNG real world efficiency tested, explained

    We find out if the Punch iCNG can deliver the ARAI-claimed fuel economy of 26.99km/kg.

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    Mar 02, 2024 11:26:00 AM

    Opinion: Maruti's upcoming hybrid tech is a masterstroke

    Maruti Suzuki's upcoming series hybrids, such as the Swift, Fronx and Baleno, could technically be defined as EVs, al...

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    Dec 16, 2023 07:00:00 AM

    Opinion: Buying a new car as an investment

    New car prices have shot up recently due to tighter emissions norms, higher input costs and long waiting periods.

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    Sep 14, 2023 08:00:00 AM

    Opinion: Is ADAS suitable for India?

    As cars offering driver assistance systems increase, we find out if you should opt for it in your next purchase.

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    Aug 07, 2023 05:37:00 PM

    Opinion: Why the Citroen C3 Aircross should be priced agg...

    For Citroen to have a fighting chance with its new Creta rival, the SUV should have a sub-Rs 10 lakh pricing. But wil...

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    Jun 03, 2023 07:00:00 AM

    Opinion: New car, SUV waiting periods and the menace of &...

    With waiting periods rising, a new trend of paying a premium for quicker delivery is slowly gaining traction in India.

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    Feb 04, 2023 09:00:00 AM

    How to save big despite no new car discount

    Citing production backlogs and waiting lists, manufacturers are shying away from discounts, but we tell how to get a ...

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    Jul 18, 2021 10:00:00 AM

    What the Mahindra Bolero Neo and Maruti Alto have in common

    It may not seem so, but the Mahindra SUV and Maruti hatchback have a similar story to tell.

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    Poll of the month

    In some states, road tax exemption on hybrids is on par with EVs. Should this be introduced nationwide?

    Yes, hybrids need more government push

     

    63.68%

    No, this will hamper EV adoption

     

    9.43%

    Maybe, but more affordable hybrid cars are needed

     

    26.89%

    Total Votes : 848
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