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Mahindra XUV700 is crowned Indian Car Of The Year 2022

Mahindra XUV700 is crowned Indian Car Of The Year ...

Abhay Verma Mar 12, 2022 421

Wholly-Indian effort, the XUV700 wins the highest award for an automobile on sale in India The Mahindra XUV700 created serious ripples in the country last year with its packaging and more ...

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TVS Raider 125 is the Indian Motorcycle Of The Year 2022!

TVS Raider 125 is the Indian Motorcycle Of The Yea...

Abhay Verma Mar 12, 2022 513

Sporty looking and feature-rich, TVS Motor’s new 125cc machine pips a list of strong contenders The TVS Raider 125 has won the Indian Motorcycle Of The Year award 2022, the most cove...

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Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI long term update: 4,984km

Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI long term update: 4,984km

Words by : Abhay Verma Jun 20, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 24

Skoda’s uber-impressive premium sedan joins the TURBOCHARGED fleet! I’ve said this before and am saying it again: despite how good modern-day SUVs are to dr...

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Volkswagen Virtus long term update: 3,072km

Volkswagen Virtus long term update: 3,072km

Words by : Abhay Verma Jun 20, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Kumar 34

We just had to have the Virtus, powered by the potent, 1.5 TSI engine in our long term fleet! My first rendezvous with the 1.5 TSI engine was on the streets of Amsterda...

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KTM RC 390 first ride review

KTM RC 390 first ride review

Words by : Abhay Verma Jun 18, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 33

The second generation sportsbike feels calmer, friendlier, yet very potent As much as you love sportsbikes for their purity of intent, which is going fast around racetr...

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Triumph Tiger 1200 first ride review

Triumph Tiger 1200 first ride review

Words by : Abhay Verma Jun 18, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Kumar 47

Triumph’s all-new flagship adventure touring motorcycle is a sea change over its predecessor As I landed in Chandigarh to head up to Shimla for riding the new Tri...

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d first drive review

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 300d first drive review

Words by : Abhay Verma Jun 18, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Kumar 55

The flagship version of the new generation C-Class is a driver’s delight Last month when I drove the new C-Class, I came back with the distinct feeling of it belo...

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2022 Citroen C3 first drive review

2022 Citroen C3 first drive review

Words by : Abhay Verma Jun 15, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 72

The French car maker’s second offering will help Citroen establish itself as a volumes player It’s just a little over a year since Citroen entered the India...

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Hyundai i20 N Line long term update: 6,150km

Hyundai i20 N Line long term update: 6,150km

Words by : Abhay Verma May 23, 2022
Photography by : Team TURBOCHARGED 162

The performance hatchback continues to enthrall! The i20 N Line had gone away for a routine service and is now back in the fleet. And needless to mention, I pulled rank...

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Ducati Hypermotard 950 first ride review

Ducati Hypermotard 950 first ride review

Words by : Abhay Verma May 17, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 460

Ducati’s street hooligan is back and is even more fun now! Sportsbikes have a single-minded focus on going fast, setting lap times and all that. But supermotos ar...

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 200 first drive review

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 200 first drive review

Words by : Abhay Verma May 16, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 229

All-new C-Class looks set to create new benchmarks with its heightened luxury, comfort and advanced tech The Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the first ‘test’ car ...

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2022 Honda City e:HEV Hybrid first drive review

2022 Honda City e:HEV Hybrid first drive review

Words by : Abhay Verma May 14, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 150

India’s best-selling premium sedan is now here in a hybrid avatar! The ongoing summers are the hottest in our country in a long time, which has caused the demand ...

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Maruti Suzuki XL6 first drive review

Maruti Suzuki XL6 first drive review

Words by : Abhay Verma May 14, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 222

Maruti’s more premium MPV gets a midlife makeover and more tech Over the years we’ve seen manufacturers launch MPVs across price brackets in India – r...

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Volkswagen Virtus first drive review

Volkswagen Virtus first drive review

Words by : Abhay Verma May 6, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Kumar 532

Volkswagen’s all-new made in India, for India sedan is as impressive as its Germanic predecessors We’ve seen a steady influx of new SUVs over the past few y...

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2022 Jeep Meridian Limited 4x4 first drive review

2022 Jeep Meridian Limited 4x4 first drive review

Words by : Abhay Verma May 1, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Kumar 532

Jeep’s newest SUV sits in a segment that’s a perpetual favourite with the hairy-chested lot of SUV buyers! The seven-seat, premium SUV segment is not only a...

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Jeep Compass long term update: 10,550km

Jeep Compass long term update: 10,550km

Words by : Abhay Verma Apr 20, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 241

Its very first month in our fleet turns out to be a hectic one for the Compass Like I mentioned last month, I’d been waiting to have the Jeep Compass join our fle...

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Lexus NX 350h first drive review

Lexus NX 350h first drive review

Words by : Abhay Verma Apr 18, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 256

The only petrol-hybrid luxury SUV in the country, the NX 350h has its German rivals in its crosshairs Back in 2005, Lexus was the first car maker to launch a luxury SUV...

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Jeep Compass long term update: 9,443km

Jeep Compass long term update: 9,443km

Words by : Abhay Verma Mar 25, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Kumar 377

The uber-impressive premium SUV joins the TURBOCHARGED fleet! When we first reviewed it a year ago, the updated Jeep Compass impressed me instantly. It looks sharper an...

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Volvo XC90 first drive review

Volvo XC90 first drive review

Words by : Abhay Verma Mar 18, 2022
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 432

Sweden’s finest SUV impresses yet again, offering a feel unlike any of its German rivals My tryst with the XC90 you see on these pages was an interesting one. We ...

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Hyundai i20 N Line long term update: 4,339km

Hyundai i20 N Line long term update: 4,339km

Words by : Abhay Verma Mar 19, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 332

The performance hatch is making me find excuses to drive it! The past month proved to be a hectic one for the i20 N Line, with it being the support car for every shoot ...

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Skoda Kodiaq first drive review

Skoda Kodiaq first drive review

Words by : Abhay Verma Feb 16, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 260

The well-acclaimed three-row SUV returns, with a change of heart, sharper looks and more features I have some pleasant memories of roadtrips in the Skoda Kodiaq, one of...

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The AMG version of the E-Class that packs in more than just  manic performance

Mercedes-AMG E 53 4MATIC+ first drive review

Words by : Abhay Verma Feb 4, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 298

The AMG version of the E-Class that packs in more than just manic performance The E 63 S has been the epitome of all things AMG for quite a while. Despite emission norm...

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2022 Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI first drive review

2022 Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI first drive review

Words by : Abhay Verma Mar 3, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1102

The more powerful Slavia impresses with its performance levels but commands a premium In our first drive review of the Slavia 1.0 TSI we told you that the car isn&rsquo...

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2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno first drive review

2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno first drive review

Words by : Abhay Verma Mar 2, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1468

The uber-popular premium hatchback is now spruced up How many of you remember the Baleno Altura? A lot of the younger crop of enthusiasts would perhaps not even imagine...

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2022 Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI first drive review

2022 Skoda Slavia 1.0 TSI first drive review

Words by : Abhay Verma Feb 28, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1053

A three-box sedan with the Skoda badge on its hood always evokes emotion Modern-day SUVs have evolved to a point where they are as comfortable as sedans, while being mo...

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Tata Tigor iCNG First Drive Review

Tata Tigor iCNG First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Jan 21, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 651

A CNG-powered car that does not trade features for low running costs! Confession time: I’ve never been a fan of CNG-fuelled cars. But there’s a bigger reaso...

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2022 Kia Carens first drive review

2022 Kia Carens first drive review

Words by : Abhay Verma Jan 27, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 929

Kia’s fourth offering for India could prove to be a segment disruptor... Kia’s very first product in India, the Seltos, was positioned in one of the most cr...

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Hyundai i20 N Line long term update: 2,259km

Hyundai i20 N Line long term update: 2,259km

Words by : Abhay Verma Jan 27, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 843

Starting the new year with a turbo-petrol hot hatch! The Hyundai i20 N Line has joined the TURBOCHARGED fleet perfectly in time for the anniversary! What makes this tim...

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Ducati Supersport 950: First Ride Review

Ducati SuperSport 950: First Ride Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Jan 24, 2022
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 500

A sportsbike that mixes sportiness with practicality unlike any other ‘supersport’ Supersport motorcycles are all about peaky power delivery, lap times and ...

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Hero Xtreme 160 R Long Term Update: 4,877km

Hero Xtreme 160 R Long Term Update: 4,877km

Words by : Abhay Verma Sep 25, 2021
Photography by : Team TURBOCHARGED 655

I’ve been having a blast, but unfortunately, it’s time to bid farewell Time has come for what has been one of my favourite steeds in the TURBOCHARGED garage...

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Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI: First Drive Review

2021 Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Sep 13, 2021
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 742

Is there really no replacement for displacement? Allow the entry-level Kushaq to demonstrate maybe 1.0-litre engine isn’t something Indians would even remotely as...

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Nissan Magnite long term update: 9,521km

Nissan Magnite long term update: 9,521km

Words by : Abhay Verma Nov 24, 2021
Photography by : Team TURBOCHARGED 767

The Magnite recieves some well-deserved TLC during Dussehra Dussehra has been one of my favourite festivals since childhood. And one reason behind the same is the fact ...

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Nissan Magnite long term update: 8,895km

Nissan Magnite long term update: 8,895km

Words by : Abhay Verma Oct 13, 2021
Photography by : Team TURBOCHARGED 439

The Magnite continues to impress during our inter-city trips The Nissan Magnite has been one of the most coveted vehicles in the TURBOCHARGED garage and for good reason...

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NISSAN MAGNITE

Nissan Magnite long term update: 10,253km

Words by : Abhay Verma Dec 20, 2021
Photography by : Team TURBOCHARGED 748

Getting outdoorsy with the compact SUV this month The unseasonal rains caught us unawares last month but also made for an excellent weekend trip with family for me. Pun...

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Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+

2021 Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Dec 20, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 573

A car that’s worthy of being dubbed a superhatch given its engine performance and sportscar-rivalling dynamics What is this car even! I mumble while slipstreaming...

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Maruti Suzuki Celerio: First Drive Review

2021 Maruti Suzuki Celerio: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Dec 10, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 3671

An all-new hatchback from the country’s biggest car maker, who is known for its hatchbacks, is always interesting! Think Maruti Suzuki and hatchbacks are what com...

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Royal Enfield Continental GT-R650 race bike ridden

2021 Royal Enfield Continental GT-R650 race bike ridden

Words by : Abhay Verma Nov 20, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 744

Royal Enfield is back to racing and it’s amazing how much potential the already well-acclaimed Continental GT 650 holds! Royal Enfield and motorcycle racing aren&...

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2021 Maruti Suzuki Celerio first drive review

2021 Maruti Suzuki Celerio: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Nov 17, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 518

An all-new hatchback from the country’s biggest carmaker, who is known for its hatchbacks, is always interesting Think Maruti Suzuki and hatchbacks are what come ...

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Ducati Streetfighter V4 S: First Ride Review

2021 Ducati Streetfighter V4 S: First Ride Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Nov 16, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 695

It’s the second most powerful motorcycle I have ridden till date and it’s bonkers to ride! Until not long ago 200PS on a naked motorcycle was considered ins...

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2022 Skoda Slavia prototype drive review

2022 Skoda Slavia prototype drive review

Words by : Abhay Verma Oct 27, 2021
Photography by : Team TURBOCHARGED 710

Driving a test mule isn’t something we get to do often and a European sedan at that! “We are going to bring sexy back.” Gurpratap Boparai, top boss at...

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Land Rover Defender 90

2021 Land Rover Defender 90: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Oct 21, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 839

Quite possibly Land Rover’s most capable SUV yet and one that is a backroom brawler in Oxford Brogues The first time I saw images of the new Defender, I was a lit...

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Honda CB650R

2021 Honda CB650R: First Ride Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Oct 19, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 340

A Japanese middleweight naked with a sweet-sounding, highrevving inline four motor? Yes please Enthusiasts will agree there’s something enticing about the banshee...

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2021 Tata Punch first drive review

2021 Tata Punch: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Oct 8, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 2049

Aimed squarely at hatchback buyers, Tata Motors’ latest SUV could prove to be a game changer! Back in 2020, just weeks before the onset of the first lockdown, amids...

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2021 MG Astor first drive review

2021 MG Astor: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Sep 30, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1175

A fresh face, truckload of tech, petrol engines and enhanced interiors underline MG Motor’s newest SUV Until about half a decade or so, the Rs 10-15 lakh sedan se...

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Mahindra XUV700: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Sep 13, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 966

Mahindra’s big, bold SUV packs in a hefty punch and has been priced disruptively! The ₹15-20 lakh SUV segment has been witnessing serious action. Cut-throat com...

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Hyundai i20 N Line: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Sep 9, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 975

Hyundai is charting new territory with its first ever performance offering in India Think Hyundai and most minds will conjure images of mass market cars packed with featu...

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Nissan Magnite

Words by : Abhay Verma Sep 3, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 524

Life as usual with Nissan’s impressive little number The Nissan Magnite has been a member of the TURBOCHARGED garage for a few months now and is pr...

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Mercedes-AMG E 63 S: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Aug 30, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 520

Relishing what is one of the last of the big V8s from Affalterbach, the way it’s meant to be! No model in its line-up personifies AMG more than the E 63. It&rsquo...

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Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Aug 30, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1153

Fancy a luxury yacht for the road? Look no further, the first-ever Maybach-badged SUV is here! The Maybach name has been a select reserve for sedans, so when Mercedes-B...

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Mercedes-AMG GLA 35: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Aug 13, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 855

The third ‘made in India’ AMG is a pocket rocket, quite literally!   We’ve been talking about how SUVs have evolved for years now and...

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2021 Volkswagen Taigun: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Aug 9, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1105

The first product under Volkswagen’s ambitious India 2.0 strategy impresses! Until a couple of years ago, Volkswagen wasn’t a name Indians associated with S...

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2021 Hyundai Alcazar: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Jun 25, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 804

The Creta has a bigger, more luxurious sibling now and it looks promising! The Hyundai Alcazar sits in a very interesting position, not just in the Korean car maker&rsq...

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2021-Skoda Octavia first drive review

Words by : Abhay Verma Jun 9, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1044

[Update: The 2021 Skoda Octavia has been launched. Check the prices and variants here]

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Jeep Wrangler Rubicon: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma May 24, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 770

A global icon, now made in India, doing what it does best The word jeep is highly misused in our country even today. ‘SUV’ may have caught on as a term, but...

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Triumph Trident 660: First Ride Review

Words by : Abhay Verma May 23, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1070

Triumph’s junior streetbike ticks the right boxes. Or does it? The current crop of middleweight naked streetbikes leave a bit of a void. Not for the ones buying them, b...

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Mercedes-Benz GLA: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma May 23, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 517

Merc’s youngest SUV is back, packing in a bigger punch When we drove the A-Class Limousine we knew it isn’t the only weapon in Mercedes-Benz India’s arsenal to at...

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Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R: First Ride Review

Words by : Abhay Verma May 22, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1036

The newest litre-class superbike in the country is a very tempting package Throwing back to 2007, the first time I rode a litre-class superbike. It was a friend’s 200...

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Hyundai Alcazar Prototype: First Drive Impressions

Words by : Abhay Verma May 18, 2021
Photography by : Team TURBOCHARGED 636

Hyundai’s seven-seat SUV based on the Creta is waiting in the wings Had it not been for this deadlier, second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, you would have read our e...

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Maruti Suzuki Swift First Drive Review

Maruti Suzuki Swift: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Mar 24, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 702

The original driver’s hatchback gets a change of heart along with a fresh face The Maruti Suzuki Swift is arguably one of the country’s favourite hatchbacks...

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BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine First Drive Review

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Apr 28, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 624

Does a longer wheelbase dial down the 3’s fun quotient? Last month when I was waxing eloquent about the M 340i I was also wondering how the 3 Series Gra...

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BMW 6 Series GT First Drive Review

BMW 6 Series GT: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Mar 23, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 474

The Bavarian car maker ups its grand tourer’s luxury quotient The last generation 6 Series was as much about sportiness as it was about panache with its...

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class First Drive Review

Mercedes-Benz E-Class: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Apr 20, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 473

A midlife update that’s nearly as comprehensive as a generation change means the E-Class gets classier The past few years have seen Mercedes-Benz step on the gas ...

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Audi S5 Sportback First Drive Review

Audi S5 Sportback: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma May 3, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 585

Audi gets back to the game of performance with the affable S5! The S5 Sportback is the type of Audi I would expect Jason Statham to drive in one of the Transporter movi...

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BMW 840i Gran Coupe First Drive Review

BMW 840i Gran Coupe: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Mar 20, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 399

BMW's opulent new Gran Coupe tries to mix luxury with sportiness Despite what mathematics might suggest, the BMW 8 Series is not a bigger, more luxurious ...

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BMW M340i First Drive Review

BMW M340i: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Apr 10, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 434

A made-in-India, M-badged BMW is just what we wanted My first tryst with the BMW 3 Series was in New Delhi years ago, when I got to drive an E46 belongin...

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Citroen C5 Aircross First Drive Review

Citroen C5 Aircross: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Apr 7, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 476

A long wait comes to an end, with a very promising product The COVID-19 pandemic saw the Indian automobile industry gravely concerned, with things coming to a...

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Mercedes-AMG A35 First Drive Review

Mercedes-AMG A35:First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Mar 25, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 663

Pocket-rocket, baby AMG, pint-size dynamite – call it whatever you like, the smallest AMG is a potent machine AMGs have always been known for their naturally...

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Ducati Multistrada 950S First Ride Review

Ducati Multistrada 950S: First Ride Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Mar 3, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 458

Is it the middleweight adventure tourer with everything you want? The one grouse a lot of bikers eyeing middleweight motorcycles have is the lack of equipment on offer....

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine: First Drive Review

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Mar 25, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 403

It’s back, this time as a proper three-box sedan! The three-pointed star has always been a status symbol in our country. Buying or owning a Mercedes-Ben...

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Hero Xtreme 160R long term update: 1,000km

Words by : Abhay Verma Feb 24, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 618

The Xtreme has great potential as a proper wheelie machine! Last month, when I said the Xtreme 160 R is a good wheelie machine, little, did I know I’ll soon ...

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Hero Xtreme 160R long term update: 500km

Hero Xtreme 160R long term update: 500km

Words by : Abhay Verma Jan 10, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 432

The newest sub-200cc Hero streetbike in the country is a peppy little number and is in the house! I’ve always had a softer corner for streetbikes. They&rsquo...

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Audi A4 40 TFSI First Drive Review

Audi A4 40 TFSI: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Feb 19, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 421

Corporate attire with a dash of panche now Back in 2016, I was excited to see the new generation Audi A4, but the idea of a 1.4 TFSI engine under its hood did...

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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 220d First Drive Review

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 220d M Sport: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Feb 25, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 368

A smaller but potent driver's car that's an attention magnet too I was really intrigued by the iPhone 12 Mini. It is smaller in size, looks as classy and boasts...

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Jeep Compass: First Drive Review

Jeep Compass: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Feb 26, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 430

A step in the right direction and an even-better packaged SUV now Jeep India hit the bull’s eye with the Compass, given its design and old-school, rugge...

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Tata Safari First Drive Review

Tata Safari: First Drive Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Mar 7, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 701

The name is back. But is the Safari really back? As a ‘90s kid the Tata Safari was something special to my friends and me as it had a sense of occasion. It went o...

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BMW GS310 First Ride Review

BMW G 310 GS: First Ride Review

Words by : Abhay Verma Jan 29, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1204

The youngest GS gets a BS6 update that enhances its credentials My first tryst with the BMW G 310 GS was in the company of several other adventure tourers at one of my ...

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Triumph Street Triple R First Ride Review

Triumph Street Triple R first ride review

Words by : Abhay Verma Jan 20, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 396

One alphabet less in the suffix, a lower price tag and lots of character define Triumph’s latest addition to the Street Triple family It’s easy to see why m...

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Bikes First rides
Ducati Panigale V2 First Ride Review

Ducati Panigale V2 first ride review

Words by : Abhay Verma Jan 5, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 677

It’s a machine that looks you in the eye and asks if you really need more power I’ve fancied supersport machines for long, for their purity of purpose more ...

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Cars First drives
Ferrari Portofino First Drive Review

Ferrari Portofino first drive review

Words by : Abhay Verma May 16, 2021
Photography by : Roshni Manghani 429

Meet the Portofino, a Ferrari that's not just beautiful but versatile too Ferrari is one of those few fairytale car makers that bring a sparkle to the eyes of anyon...

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Cars First drives
Volvo S60 First Drive Review

Volvo S60 first drive review

Words by : Abhay Verma Dec 29, 2020
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 352

We’re glad to see an all-new luxury sedan come to our shores amidst a sea of SUVs! Some of Volvo’s best-sellers in the country are its SUVs – the XC40...

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Car Reviews First Drive
MG ZS EV Long Term Review

MG ZS EV long term update

Words by : Abhay Verma Jan 4, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1143

Range anxiety is a myth. The MG ZS EV feels like a quick, conventional SUV to live with!

Papa, do you have to charge this car everyday like your phone?” My five-y...

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Heroes
Heroes of Turbocharged Aspi Bhatena

Heroes of Turbocharged: Aspi Bhathena

Words by : Abhay Verma Apr 27, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 1321

Meeting the man who’s one of only two Indians to have raced in the Isle of Man TT! Back when I was in college I remember seeing a stoppie on the Bajaj Pulsar in OVERDRIVEÂ...

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Heroes
Heroes of Turbocharged: Vijay Parmar

Heroes of Turbocharged: Vijay Parmar

Words by : Abhay Verma Mar 1, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 598

Our hero this month is a man is no less than a legendary motorcyclist and motorsport personality! While planning the cover story for our inaugural issue, the...

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Coffee Connect
Hrishikesh Mandke GSX-S1000 Stunt Motorcycle

Mad Max: Catching up with India's maddest stunt motorcycle

Words by : Abhay Verma Feb 26, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 438

What does it take to build the country’s most mental stunt motorcycle? My tryst with motorcycling began with the want to ride on one wheel. When I bought my ...

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Coffee Connect
BMW HP2 Ridden

Ride of a lifetime!

Words by : Abhay Verma Feb 25, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 452

Getting to ride the only BMW HP2 Sport in the country, which is also one of 400 in the world is a lifetime opportunity Race machines are very, very special. I’d g...

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Coffee Connect

Race vision: Meeting the man behind the upcoming Nanoli race...

Words by : Abhay Verma Feb 2, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 595

We visit the country’s newest racetrack that's coming right in our backyard, and the man behind it My first time on track was for a motorcycle race at th...

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Coffee Connect
Pune Supercar Club

Fast company: Spending a Sunday with the Pune Supercar Club

Words by : Abhay Verma Feb 1, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 787

The sportscar and supercar scene in Pune is picking up! Like every other major metro Pune, our base and my hometown, has its own sportscar scene. Most owners prefer kee...

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Road Trips Car Feature

Road Tripping in the Himalayas with the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 ...

Words by : Abhay Verma Jan 31, 2021
Photography by : Gaurav Chandrashekar 463

Driving the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 and Honda Africa Twin 1100 True Adventure to the snows of Shimla 2020 is forever etched into the world’s memories for all pos...

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