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    Maruti Suzuki Celerio- A Smart Buy

    The All-New Maruti Suzuki Celerio is a feature rich and fuel-efficient hatch. Should you book yours? We tell you.

    A hatch is a hatch is a hatch. One can’t stress enough the importance of having a hatch at home, despite the bigger sedans or SUVs that may be parked alongside in your garage. Afterall, you also know that it is the hatch that is your preferred car, and not only because it so easy…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
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    Mercedes-Benz A200- Willkommen im Klub

    Does Mercedes-Benz A200 have what it takes to make the cut into the entry-level German car stratosphere? We find out.

    It is well-known that car manufacturers, especially luxury car manufacturers, pay extra special attention to their entry-level models because in a way it is a gateway to their brands and there are so many buyers out there who are on the fence about whether they should take that leap of faith and join the club.…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
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    Audi Q5 – Yay or Nay?

    On paper, the Audi Q5 sure seems like a capable SUV. But what does it feel like in the real world? We do some pedal to metal driving to find out.

    While the German car manufacturer, Audi, has some of the finest cars on offer, Audi fans will agree that the Q5, which sits between the Q3 and the Q7 has in the past, received somewhat of a tepid response from enthusiasts. Now, after a brief hiatus, the Q5 is back to take on BMW X3…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
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    Yamaha FZ-X: Quirky yet Practical

    Yamaha has decided to refresh the commuter segment with a neo-retro bike, but is the FZ range starting to look dated or is it still an attractive proposition?

    The FZ lineup is Yamaha's most successful range in India and to give it a bit more versatility, the Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer decided to introduce the FZ-X. It offers the commuter segment an urban retro motorcycle with rugged looks and well-known Japanese reliability. The idea behind this motorcycle came into being when Yamaha launched a…

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    ARUP DAS
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    Knockout Punch!

    Tata Motors is on a roll and their latest offering takes a ‘Punch’ at rivals. How do we know? Suffice to say, we got more than just a ringside view.

    What’s not to like about Tata Punch? Built on Tata Motors’ ALFA-ARC (Agile Light Flexible Architecture) combined with its bold design language, thanks to IMPACT 2.0 design, this latest offering from Tata’s stables is all set to punch the lights out of rivals such as Maruti Suzuki Ignis, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger. Don’t believe…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
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    MG Astor- A Technophile’s Delight

    With a bunch of really cool advanced Tech features onboard, the MG Astor, is all set to take on rivals. But then, does it have what it takes? We tell you…

    Each time MG Motor announces a new car, excitement levels amongst new car buyers reaches a frenzy of sorts. While a big reason for that is because MG Motor has walked the talk by successfully delivering three products in 18 months and is now gearing up for the launch of its fourth product, the much-awaited…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
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    Power Poser

    The Honda CB200X is a handsome motorcycle but like they say… “handsome is what handsome does.” Does the new entrant then have what it takes to win hearts? Read on to learn the answer to that question…

    Honda’s latest motorcycle, the CB200X, launched recently, will fill the gap between an out and out budget off-roader and a naked motorbike in the Indian motorcycle market. With no motorcycle that sits in between the two ends of the spectrum, capable of weekend touring and soft off-roading, the CB200X should appeal to many who’re looking…

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    RAHIL SHAIKH
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    Minimalistic Elegance

    Should you buy the India manufactured Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 with its Swedish design and Austrian engine? We tell you…

    A few moons ago, a pair of Swedish bombs dropped in India in the guise of the Husqvarna Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250. Both motorcycles which are brand new offerings for India, are best described in two words – ‘Minimalistic Elegance.’ Until their launch, the Indian motorcycle market had not seen anything even remotely close…

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    RAHIL SHAIKH
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    Return of the King

    The big bad Hayabusa returns and is now fully loaded with features that will shame many. Does it still hold its legendary cult status? Let us fire up the afterburners and find out.

    If history has taught us anything it is that every era comes to an end and sadly that is true of the golden age of the larger-than-life sports tourers. Thankfully, Suzuki, has reintroduced the iconic GSX1300R Hayabusa. Yes, it doesn’t have any direct competition anymore as Kawasaki decided to retire its arch-nemesis the Ninja ZX-14R…

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    ARUP DAS
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    Nth Degree Fun

    The recently introduced Hyundai i20 N Line will bring out the racer in you. The question is are you ready for fun and games?

    Born in Namyang and honed at Nurburgring, Hyundai, has brought its N Line, to India, and now, you can now drive it in Nagpur or Nellore or Nandigram (Besides everywhere else in India) to your heart’s content. We recently got our hands on the i20 N Line and after some pedal to metal driving, felt…

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    RACHNA TYAGI