Reviews

Maserati Grecale Modena: The Italian Stallion

This 5.3 second Italian SUV isn’t just a headturner; it can make you feel alive like few other luxury SUVs can, offering the classic Maserati combination of sophistication and performance.

On a chilly winter afternoon, in New Delhi, I got behind the wheel of the much desirable Maserati Grecale Modena, the variant that sits between the Maserati Grecale GT and the Maserati Grecale Trofeo, and let me say this… few SUVs have managed to turn heads the way this one did, especially in those posh…

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Curvv Fitting

The Tata Curvv, is an SUV coupe and a brand-new body type offering, from Tata Motors and the company has introduced it in multiple powertrains. Will the Curvv carve out its own space and fit well amongst the current crop of SUVs out there, and also, does it make for a compelling proposition? We reviewed both the diesel and the petrol powertrains in Goa and here’s what we thought of them…

Let us begin by stating it as it is… The Tata Curvv, India’s first SUV coupe, is unlike anything that you’ve seen before. Now, while you may have had that rare SUV coupe sighting on our roads, in all likelihood, it was a probably a premium German CBU. In India, at this price point… there…

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Honda Amaze: The SENSIble Sedan

We drove Honda’s 3rd generation Amaze to see what’s new on their compact sedan and needless to say, with several ‘First in Class’ features, we came away super impressed with their latest offering!

HCIL’s (Honda Cars India Ltd.) sale of 5.8 lakh units of the Amaze in a little over a decade, in India, stands testament to all those buyers who appreciate engine technology and know exactly what to expect from the Japanese carmaker. We recently drove Honda’s 3rd generation Amaze – CVT and MT – which has been…

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Tata Altroz Racer: Let the races begin

The Tata Altroz Racer doesn’t get just a sporty design and exciting features but it also impresses with its performance.

With their latest offering, the Altroz Racer, Tata Motors, wants to bring back all the fun associated with driving a hot hatch, and considering there is only the Hyundai i20 N Line to rival it in the market currently, it definitely seems like a right move from the carmaker. We drove the Altroz Racer R3…

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As Good As It Gets

The 3XO is an excellent offering from Mahindra’s stables and we just couldn’t get enough of it.

Mahindra’s XUV 300 (Think Ssangyong Tivoli), has been rebadged as the 3XO, but it is not just a new name that the SUV has received; a lot of work from the engineers and designers has gone into making the 3XO a really outstanding product. New features, new technical specifications, and of course, changes to the…

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The Triumph Speed 400 gets our vote

The Triumph Speed 400 is a good all-rounder. With its British DNA and Indian price tag, it definitely should have a lot of people making a beeline for it.

The Bajaj-Triumph alliance has come up with a blockbuster of a motorcycle, especially considering the introductory price tag of Rs. 2.33 lakhs (ex-showroom). The price tag was something that no one had even imagined and for the first 10,000 customers, looks like a steal deal. The Speed 400 is going up against a wide range…

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MaXX Factor

The Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up HD makes a strong case for itself; with its robust body and powerful engine the truck ensures that it is mighty capable of getting some real work done without breaking a sweat.

“It’s certain that fine women eat A crazy salad with their meat.” W.B. Yeats – A Prayer For My Daughter This time around my “crazy salad” came in the form of a heavy-duty pick-up truck – the Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up HD. Read that again. As somebody who spends a lot of time behind the wheel,…

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Honda City 2023: Supreme Sophistication

The fifth generation Honda City has received a mid-life facelift. If you’re a fan of the sedan you’ll be able to notice the changes right away, if not, we’re here to tell you everything about it.

When it comes to technology, few car manufacturers can match the alacrity with which Honda brings their latest innovations to their newest models. In fact, Honda has garnered quite a reputation for doing things differently even from the other Japanese car manufacturers and for that, they have been suitably rewarded (by buyers) as well. This…

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Ferrari 296 GTB: Twice as much Fun

The 296 GTB is a sharp-looking hybrid supercar that is a hoot to drive.

I took the Ferrari 296 GTB for a spin on a beautiful crisp December morning and was blown away by its unique ability to be both, a silent cat on the prowl as well as a roaring speed monster. Which mode did I enjoy driving it in more? Read on to find out… If you…

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Hyundai Venue 2022: An obvious choice?

The refreshed Hyundai Venue is here and is competitively priced too. In a much-crowded compact SUV segment, where you’re spoilt for choice, should you be shortlisting it?

It seems like yesterday when Hyundai launched their brand-new compact SUV, the Venue, aboard the Angriya with much fanfare, except that the year was 2019, and yet, here we are, driving the refreshed Venue, in Hyderabad, in 2022. How time flies! With its launch, the Venue took on rivals such as Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza,…

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