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    Renault Kiger: New kid on the block

    The Renault Kiger is here and it looks swell. Should you buy it? We tell you.

    After delivering a slew of successful products in the Indian market such as the Kwid, the Duster and the Triber, French auto manufacturer, Renault, has now introduced their compact SUV, the Kiger. (Pronounced like tiger). The Kiger, a global car, designed by the French as well as the Indian design teams is manufactured in India.…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
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    VW Polo: Bundle of fun

    VW Polo 1.0 TSI is big on both, performance and fun.

    VW Polo has been a much-loved premium hatch and has enjoyed a lot of success in India thanks to the varied engine options that it has boasted of through its decade-long presence in India. At the last count it was nine! Having been around for quite a while, it now receives the 1.0-Liter TSI engine. What's new about this engine?…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
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    Citroën C5 Aircross: The avant-garde SUV arrives

    The new Citroën C5 Aircross SUV is an audacious offering by the French carmaker, one that will instantly set you apart while displaying your fine taste and astute judgement when it comes to your set of wheels. All this while you remain as fresh as a daisy.

    They say “good things take time” and perhaps that is what best describes the reason for renowned French car maker, Citroën’s late entry into India. Now, that they have arrived with their flagship model, the C5 Aircross SUV, we get behind the wheel to tell you all about it. One look at the C5 Aircross…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
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    Tata Safari: The Second Coming

    The new Tata Safari is here and ready to take on its rivals. But then, does it have a good turn of speed? Read on to find out…

    Tata Motors’ Safari, when launched in 1998, went on to take India by storm (and later by Storme), quite literally. Back then, it was the macho SUV that everybody wanted to own. It had the ‘go anywhere, do anything’ vibe and most people did take it places. Now, Tata Motors has brought us the Safari in…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
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    Smooth Operator

    Honda has broken out of its comfort zone and entered the Royal Enfield dominated segment with the H’ness CB350. Just what do these winds of change portend?

    Honda managed to bowl a googly when they entered the retro motorcycle segment by introducing the H’ness CB350. And to be honest, we tip our helmet to them for taking a gutsy decision when most of the competitors have been focusing on naked bikes or compact sports bikes. The CB350 is available in two variants —…

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    ARUP DAS
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    Tata Altroz iTurbo is PHAT!

    Tata Altroz iTurbo is the kind of hot hatch that makes you want to jump right in, and start racing. NOT for the faint hearted.

    Driving the Altroz iTurbo, the latest offering from Tata Motors, to mark one year of the Altroz, revealed two things: A) This car is PHAT (Pretty Hot and Tempting), and B) There is a sea change happening at Tata Motors in the way they’re now engineering and designing their cars which only augurs well for…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
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    Audi Q2: In Love Again

    The Audi Q2 is a sprightly, little compact crossover that is big on fun and power.

    Just why did Audi wait so long to bring the Q2 to India is the first thing that comes to mind after you’ve experienced this little speed monster because ideally this would have made for a great candidate amongst several other hot hatches with feeble engines out there. But then, this isn’t a hot hatch,…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
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    T-ROC the party

    Easily one of the best crossovers that we’ve driven EVER.

    VW T-ROC is the kind of car that will light up your face within seconds and not just because it is unconventional in the way it looks or drives, but also because it’s a bit of a rebel of sorts, defying convention and going against the wind. But then, because you’re the fearless type who…

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    RACHNA TYAGI
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    Ballad of simple rider

    Refined and with plenty of torque on offer at all speeds, the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, remains a much sought-after retro motorcycle. Have the new BS6 emissions taken away any of the Interceptor’s zing? We find out.

    The Interceptor 650, in many ways, allowed Royal Enfield to flex its muscle and showcase its ability to roll out a retro street bike with modern features and top-notch quality. Ever since its launch in 2018, the Interceptor has swept the market by storm and continues to do so with its gorgeous looks and affordable…

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    ARUP DAS
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    Imposing Cruiser

    What does an all-American cruiser look like through the eyes of BMW? We ride the R 18 to find out if this motorcycle can make die-hard cruiser fans nostalgic.

    When BMW showcased the R 18 concept at 2019 EICMA in Milan, many wondered if the Bavarian powerhouse is trying to bite more than it can chew because of the shrinking of the traditional cruiser segment globally. However, BMW, is serious about locking horns with Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycles, and it expects 50% of the…

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    ARUP DAS