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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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    RACHNA TYAGI
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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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    RACHNA TYAGI
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    Citroen C3: Charming. Cushy. Capable.

    The Citroen C3 is a Captivating, Compact, and Creative, hatch that brings a whiff of fresh air to the B-Segment hatchback category.

    Finally, you don’t have to sell your kidneys in order to buy something that is small, tasteful and of European lineage. We’re talking about a hatch that is not your typical, run off the mill types. You guessed it! The latest offering from Citroen’s C-Cubed Family, the C3, is all that and more except that it is designed and Made…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
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    Volkswagen Virtus: The Heartthrob of 2022

    Volkswagen Virtus may share underpinnings with its cousin Skoda Slavia, but make no mistake, this gorgeous sedan will take no time to create its own distinct identity and come into its own.

    The Volkswagen Virtus has ranked pretty high up on our list of #MustDriveCars2022, and let’s just say that when we drove it recently, it exceeded expectations by ticking all the boxes when it came to Design, Connectivity, Comfort, Performance, and Safety. Here’s what we think of it… That the Volkswagen Virtus set our pulse racing…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
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    Jeep Meridian: A True Blue SUV

    Want to unleash the wanderer that resides within you? Jump into the Jeep Meridian. With its go anywhere ability, you’ll be glad you chose it as your traveling companion.

    Recently, in Chandigarh, we were blessed with an SUV that kept us really cool inside as we negotiated corners and tackled rugged terrain in the scorching heat, with the sun doing everything in its power to scald our skin completely. However, we were behind the wheel of Jeep’s brand-new Meridian, and frankly, it had almost…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
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    Maruti Suzuki XL6: The Perfect Package

    The All-New XL6 is a robust premium MPV from Maruti Suzuki that is not only big on Tech but is also designed to indulge your senses and nestle you in its spacious interiors. Get ready for some serious pampering.

    Maruti Suzuki’s latest offering, the All-New XL6, which takes on the Toyota Innova Crysta, the Kia Carens and the Hyundai Alcazar gets not just a bold design, but now is also big on comfort and comes with a lot of Tech onboard. To put it succinctly, the XL6, invites you to soak in and indulge yourself…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
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    Tata Altroz DCA: Should you buy it?

    Tata Altroz’s much awaited “Automatic” variant is here. Will it find a lot of takers? We tell you.

    The Altroz by Tata Motors, formerly known as the 45X concept, built on the ALFA (Agile, Light, Flexible, Advanced) Architecture and named after the seabird – the Albatross – (famous for its long flights and gliding movements) needs no introduction. From the time of its launch, the feature packed Tata Altroz hasn’t ceased to amaze,…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
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    Skoda Slavia: Better than the Best

    The Skoda Slavia teasers already has people salivating, thanks to its gorgeous design and stunning looks, but how does it drive? We tell you.

    Let’s face it, not everyone out there is an SUV fanboy or fangirl. Infact, there are many who did not cotton on to the SUV mania and continued driving sedans through the entire time the SUV craze was taking the world by storm. It is mostly for people like these, who have a distinct preference…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
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    Maruti Suzuki Baleno: Neighbour’s Envy, Owner’s Pride

    We’ve just driven the new Maruti Suzuki Baleno which the automaker claims is a full model change. Here’s what we think of it…

    The new Maruti Suzuki Baleno, has arrived and there are few who will dispute the fact that its good looks have gotten even better. You may remember that the Baleno, ever since it was introduced back in 2015, in the premium hatchback segment, has been a gamechanger of sorts for the automaker. Not only did…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
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    Tata Tigor iCNG: Your Pocket Friendly Car

    Tata Motors makes CNG cool with the new Tigor iCNG.

    With fuel prices at an all-time high, and running costs of cars are rising exponentially. Enter Tata Tigor iCNG. The alternative to EVs with a go green impact where Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powers cars.  At first glance, you wouldn’t have the foggiest about the car being a petrol/CNG hybrid. The only hint is the small…

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    RAHUL KAPOOR