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    Going Going Ghosn

    When two award-winning Journalists, Nick Kostov and Sean McLain, from Wall Street Journal, embark on a mission to write the definitive book on auto industry leader, Carlos Ghosn, the world takes notice. Through their book, “Boundless: The Rise, Fall, And Escape of Carlos Ghosn” the duo not only give us front row seats to all the significant happenings in Ghosn’s jet-setting life, but also unravel his world, strand by strand, as all the action, including his daredevil escape – in a box- unfolds, taking readers on a thrilling, fast-paced journey across the world.

    What could possibly go wrong for Brazilian-born Lebanese businessman, Carlos Ghosn, who ran two Fortune 500 companies, Renault and Nissan, successfully and whom Time magazine, as well as Fortune magazine, called the “most influential global business executive,” “ahead of Bill Gates,” and “Asia’s businessman of the year respectively? Apparently, plenty. Two award-winning Journalists, Nick Kostov and…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
    22
    Sep
    2022
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    “The proof of the pudding is in the driving”: Ashish Gupta

    In conversation with Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen India.

    Volkswagen India just introduced the Virtus, one of the most awaited sedans in India today. We caught up with Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen India, and he had some rather interesting things to say about the past, the present and the future of Volkswagen cars. Read on… TOS: What have the reactions to your brand-new sedan,…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
    13
    Jun
    2022
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    Fancy the New Harley Davidson Nightster?

    New Harley Davidson Nightster is big on Performance and Design.

    Harley-Davidson has revealed the latest motorcycle in its line-up, the Nightster. The Nightster is the one of the first motorcycle to feature the brand’s 975cc liquid-cooled V-Twin. This is the brand’s latest move in the direction of phasing out the traditional air-cooled V-Twin engines. The American brand has also claimed that the motorcycle is a leap forward…

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    TEAM TOS
    21
    Apr
    2022
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    BMW’s latest F 900 XR: Two in One

    BMW claims that the motorcycle is an uncompromising mix of sportiness and touring capabilities.

    BMW has launched the latest F 900 XR in the Indian market. The F 900 XR now comes with a price tag of INR 12.30 lakhs (Ex-Showroom). With the XR tag, BMW claims to deliver an uncompromising mix of sportiness and touring capability for this motorcycle. Not much has changed and the motorcycle still comes with a…

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    TEAM TOS
    21
    Apr
    2022
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    Martin Uhlarik- Above the Curvv

    Martin Uhlarik, Head, Design, Tata Motors Limited, in a freewheeling chat with TURN OF SPEED talks not just about the design of the Curvv and all the exciting things happening at Tata Motors, but also about the densities of the ubiquitous white colour and the Tesla Cyber Truck, amongst other things.

    Tata Motors has introduced yet another concept – the Curvv. Martin Uhlarik, Head, Design, Tata Motors Limited, talks to us about the Curvv, telling us about their good record of not just translating their concepts pretty well but also of delivering promises.  TOS: Tata Motors is taking a big leap forward, tell us about the story…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
    14
    Apr
    2022
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    Triumph’s Tiger Sport 660 has arrived!

    The Tiger Sport 660 is newest and the most accessible bike in Triumph Motorcycles’ internationally acclaimed Tiger range. 

    After commencing bookings in December 2021, Triumph has officially launched the Tiger Sport 660 in the Indian market with a price tag of INR 8.95 lakhs (ex-showroom). Based on the Trident 660, the Tiger Sport 660 commands a premium of INR 1.50 lakhs over its naked sibling. The Tiger Sport 660 is newest and the most accessible motorcycle in Triumph…

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    TEAM TOS
    11
    Apr
    2022
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    New Maserati Grecale is a visual treat!

    An extremely wide range of engines is being made available on the Maserati Grecale: conventional internal combustion, hybrid and, in a year’s time, Grecale will also be the first full- electric SUV in Maserati history.

    Maserati’s first electric SUV, the Grecale, has been developed at the Maserati Innovation Lab in Modena and produced at the Cassino plant. The electric-SUV as claimed by the brand strikes the perfect balance between versatility, elegance, performance and innovation, guaranteeing performance, comfort and safety. Along with the SUV being fully electric, the Grecale will also…

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    TEAM TOS
    05
    Apr
    2022
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    Jeep Compass Trailhawk: A tempting proposition

    The latest iteration of the Compass Trailhawk comes with all the bells and whistles that you’d expect from a good off-roading SUV.

    The Compass line-up gets a re-entry with the 2022 Compass Trailhawk in our market. The latest iteration of the Compass Trailhawk comes with a price tag of INR 30.72 Lakh (Ex-Showroom). Jeep has revealed that the Trailhawk variant of the Compass is one of the most capable SUVs in the Indian market. It has received…

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    TEAM TOS
    28
    Feb
    2022
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    Coming Soon: Upcoming Sedans and Hatchbacks

    Looking at buying a sedan or a hatchback? Here’s a look at what you can expect to see this year.

    It is the new year. Let us find out what 2022 holds for us. Here's a closer look at the upcoming sedans including one of the most successful nameplates in Indian automotive history, a crossover that will add a quirky twist to its segment and the country’s leading manufacturer’s refreshed premium hatchback. So sit back and read…

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    ARUP DAS
    07
    Jan
    2022
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    Zac Hollis means business

    Zac Hollis, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India, on revitalizing the sedan segment with Skoda’s latest offering, the Slavia.

    Skoda India’s latest car, the Slavia, is poised to shake up the sedan segment in India. During an interaction with Zac Hollis, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India, recently, he fielded a volley of questions around the Slavia and spoke about their auto business. Excerpts… On Skoda Auto India launching a sedan: You have to consider…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
    30
    Nov
    2021