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2021: The motorbikes and scooters to go on sale this year

Rishaad Mody Here is a list of what motorists can look forward to in the next few months...

BMW M5 Competition: A more serious, more demanding performance car

Gavin Dsouza The upgrades include stiffer engine mounts, revised front suspension with greater negative wheel camber, sturdier anti-roll bars

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Moving on from the Innova CrystaRahul Vikas, Bengaluru: I am looking to upgrade from my 2017 Toyota Innova Crysta and have shortlisted the BMW X5 and

2021: New cars and SUVs to look forward to in January

Nishmanya Bahadur After a challenging 2020, many carmakers are set to hit the ground running

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2020: A look back at the automotive industry

Amaan Ahmed and Rishaad Mody Despite it being an uneventful year all around and fraught with uncertainty, a lot seems to have transpired in the world of automobiles. Read on...

The story behind the cult status of Royal Enfield

Rishaad Mody Amrit Raj’s book delves into the history of British Royal Enfield, how it made its way to India and then ended up in the hands of the Lal family

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BENGALURU - KARNATAKA - 15/03/2019 : Vintage cars around 50 to 75, being displayed during the first General Council Meeting of Federation of Historic Vehicles of India (FHVI), an all India Organization of Vintage and Classic Cars, Bikes and Utilitarian Vehicles, at UB city mall, in Bengaluru on March 15, 2019. The Federation is dedicated to the preservation, protection and promotion of historic vehicles and their related culture. FIVA, the parent body that originated in France has forged ties with UNESCO & European Commission to promote historic vehicles that are a significant part of our industrial heritage. The Federation plans to propose to the Government to bring about changes in laws to make import and collection of historic vehicles easier with reduced import duties, road tax and relaxed emission rules. Photo: K Murali Kumar / THE HINDU

When vintage cars from 1909 came out in the open

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Lamborghini’s promotional campaign showcases a slice of Kerala and its culture

General Motors unveils Cadillac flying car and shuttle concepts at CES

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BMW M5 Competition: A more serious, more demanding performance car

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2021: The motorbikes and scooters to go on sale this year

Hyundai recalls 471K more SUVs, tells owners to park outside

Mercedes supersized display aims to outdo Tesla's hallmark touchscreen

Tesla has dominated global electric vehicle sales and traditional carmakers like Daimler have been pushing to develop vehicles to compete for market share.

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Luxury brands or Skoda Superb?Dharani Dharan, Tirupur: Is there a big difference between the Skoda Superb, Mercedes-Benz C-class, BMW 3 Series and

BMW G 310 R: Minor makeover, massive price cut

The bike only really wakes up when you cross 5,000rpm, but after that it has got juice all the way up to 10,000rpm

2021: New cars and SUVs to look forward to in January

After a challenging 2020, many carmakers are set to hit the ground running

2020: A look back at the automotive industry

Despite it being an uneventful year all around and fraught with uncertainty, a lot seems to have transpired in the world of automobiles. Read on...

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What is a good seven-seat SUV?Nishant, via email: I am looking for a seven-seat SUV that is fun to drive, has good steering feedback, a peppy engine,

The story behind the cult status of Royal Enfield

Amrit Raj’s book delves into the history of British Royal Enfield, how it made its way to India and then ended up in the hands of the Lal family

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Upgrading to a mid-size sedanAkshat Tiwary, Bilaspur: I want to upgrade from my 2012 Maruti Suzuki Dzire compact sedan to a mid-size sedan that is

The five most affordable 7-seater cars in India

Two of the five vehicles in this list are among the 10 bestselling cars in November 2020

Volvo S60: A solidly built, sharply styled luxury car

The car is set to go on sale in India in March 2021 and will be available solely with a 2.0-litre petrol engine

Toyota Urban Cruiser: Spacious interiors, a user-friendly package

In 2019, Toyota re-entered the hatchback segment with the Glanza, a rebadged Maruti Baleno. For its entry into the compact SUV space, Toyota has taken

Amazon’s Zoox unveils electric, autonomous robotaxi

The carriage-style vehicle offers bi-directional driving capabilities and four-wheel steering, and is 3.6 meters long, which allows manoeuvring through compact spaces and changing directions without the need to reverse.

Skoda Octavia RS 245: Stellar performance, exceptional handling abilities

Dimensions and styling are identical to the outgoing version with a key new addition being the larger stylish 18-inch wheels

Triumph Street Triple R: Good ground clearance, great suspension, powerful brakes

The bike comes with a price tag of ₹8.84 lakh, almost ₹2.5 lakh cheaper than the top-spec RS

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On the lookout for a diesel-automatic SUVTushar Gupta, Faridabad: My daily commute is 100km (60% on the highway, 40% in the city). Within a budget of

Biker-photographers on their lockdown journeys across the country

Biker-photographers speak about their tech recommendations and how the pandemic has changed the way they travel

Volvo’s mixed-reality simulator can help improve autonomous driving, safety

The Swedish company’s simulator can be used to drive a real car on real roads with the help of high-definition 3D graphics, an augmented reality headset, and a full-body Teslasuit.

BMW X3 M: Exceptional brakes, rev-happy engine, sharp throttle responses

The SUV scoots to 100kph in just 4.5sec, and it relentlessly pulls till its electronically limited top speed of 250kph

High Five: The best petrol manual mid-size sedans

While the mid-size sedan may have lost out to compact SUVs and mid-size SUVs in terms of sales, there is still fierce competition in this arena

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Kia Sonet or Seltos HTX?Vardhaman, Hyderabad: I am torn between the Kia Sonet GTX+ DCT and the Seltos HTX automatic. My budget is around ₹15-17 lakh.

Nissan forays into compact SUV segment, drives in Magnite at ₹ 4.99 lakh

The introductory pricing on the model would be applicable for bookings till December 31, 2020.

Tesla could widen release of ‘self-driving’ software in two weeks

In October, Tesla released a beta, or test version, of what it calls a “Full Self Driving” software upgrade to an undisclosed number of “expert, careful” drivers.

KTM launches KTM 250 Adventure bike

The latest bike is powered by a 248cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine.

2020 Hyundai i20: A step up especially in terms of space, comfort

The new i20 has loads of visually interesting bits, and comes with a choice of five engine-gearbox combinations

Big Biking Commune launches initiative to help mechanics, garages

The Big Biking Commune, an aggregator platform in the motorcycling community in India and Southeast Asia, has launched the My Mechanic, My Friend

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A car for daily use and travelShivani Yadav, Gandhinagar: I can’t decide between the Maruti Suzuki WagonR, Renault Kwid and the Hyundai Santro. I

Harley-Davidson reveals details of its ‘Serial 1’ eBicycles

The debut line-up has four pedal-assist eBicycles in the City category, designed for urban commuters and casual recreational cyclists.

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Petrol vs diesel TharSidharth Bharadwaj, Jamshedpur: How would you rate the off-road abilities of the new 2020 Mahindra Thar 2.0-litre mStallion

2020 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe: Brilliant performance, daily usability

Seat comfort and visibility are very good and space at the rear is aplenty; there is ample kit to keep you engaged

Royal Enfield Meteor 350: Heralding a brand-new engine, double-downtube chassis

This is the first motorcycle based on the brand’s brand-new 350cc platform and it is a big step forward

Updated Bajaj CT100 launched

Bajaj has launched an updated CT100 kick-start variant at ₹46,432. Priced around ₹2,000 more than the model it replaces, the updated CT100 gets eight

Hero, Harley-Davidson enter into agreement for India

Under the agreement, Hero will sell and service Harley-Davidson motorcycles in India along with retailing H-D’s line-up of accessories and apparels

New Hyundai i20 launched on November 5

Hyundai launched the new i20 in India on November 5. Bookings for the car are currently open. Customers can book the new i20 for ₹21,000 at their

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Hector or Seltos?Abhishek Chaudhry, Chandigarh: I am looking for a midsize SUV for city driving and am confused between the MG Hector Smart hybrid and

Royal Enfield launches all-new cruiser bike Meteor 350

The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 will be available in three editions - the Fireball, the Stellar and the Supernova.

BGauss B8: A host of features make up for the puny size

The EV scooter has three riding modes — 1, 2 and 3, and a boost button that can be used for overtakes

2020 Hyundai Tucson facelift: Fresh look, automatic gearbox, BS6 engines

The Tucson showcases most of Hyundai’s key strengths — refinement, quality, equipment and reasonable maintenance costs

JLR India opens bookings for electric SUV Jaguar I-PACE

Deliveries are expected from March 2021.

Volkswagen takes on Tesla with first ID.4 electric models in China

The models mark the start of a major push by Volkswagen into the electric vehicle market in China to take on the likes of Tesla and Nio Inc.

Maruti Suzuki launches Swift Limited Edition

The Limited Edition models feature an accessories package that adds a number of cosmetic changes on the outside and inside

TVS NTorq 125 SuperSquad edition launched

The SuperSquad Edition scooters feature cosmetic additions inspired by Marvel’s Avengers

Harley-Davidson unveils electric bicycle ‘Serial 1’, to be available in March 2021

The brand’s Serial 1 name comes from “Serial Number One”, nickname of Harley-Davidson’s oldest known motorcycle.

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