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is a Mumbai-based writer who’s written extensively on cars for over seven years

Elon Musk's flying car: What we know of the upcoming Tesla Roadster

TECHNOLOGY

Elon Musk's flying car: What we know of the upcoming Tesla Roadster

Elon Musk is doubling down on his claim that the upcoming Tesla Roadster can fly.

Lamborghini’s electrification plans mark the end of an era

TECHNOLOGY

Lamborghini’s electrification plans mark the end of an era

Is it time to bid adieu to the naturally-aspirated V12?

How Covid-19 will change the way we commute

TRENDS

How Covid-19 will change the way we commute

Car leasing options, growing used car market, and the opportunity to switch to electric two-wheelers for making deliveries - the pandemic is likely to have a lasting impact on our modes of transportation.

Ola Electric appoints ex-Jaguar design director Wayne Burgess as VP of Design

TECHNOLOGY

Ola Electric appoints ex-Jaguar design director Wayne Burgess as VP of Design

A high-profile car designer like Wayne Burgess, two new design centers and an upcoming electric four-wheeler will pave the road to Ola Electric’s primacy as a local and global electric mobility brand.

Connected Tech in Cars: Boon or Bane?

BUSINESS

Connected Tech in Cars: Boon or Bane?

Exploring the inherent benefits and risks posed by the burgeoning phenomenon of connected automobiles

Everything you need to know about Mercedes-Benz’s new electric cars

TECHNOLOGY

Everything you need to know about Mercedes-Benz’s new electric cars

The S-Class of EVs is here along with a mid-size electric SUV. And they’re coming to India.

How to maintain your car during a lockdown

AUTOMOBILE

How to maintain your car during a lockdown

As Covid cases in urban areas rise exponentially, work-from-home arrangements may prolong your car’s hibernation. Here’s how you ensure that it stays in a good condition.

The Hummer is back as a 1,000 hp all-electric SUV: Can it take on the Tesla Cybertruck?

TECHNOLOGY

The Hummer is back as a 1,000 hp all-electric SUV: Can it take on the Tesla Cybertruck?

The Hummer has always been connected to General Motors’ EV past. Read on.

Planning a road trip? Travel essentials your car must have

TRENDS

Planning a road trip? Travel essentials your car must have

Here are a few gadgets and instruments that can make life on the road a lot safer, and more comfortable.

Toyota Fortuner Legender: Worth the hefty price tag?

TECHNOLOGY

Toyota Fortuner Legender: Worth the hefty price tag?

The iconic and seemingly indestructible Fortuner has improved its on-road credentials with sharper looks and a contemporised interior.

Why it is hard to find the humour in Voltswagen’s, sorry Volkswagen’s, April Fool’s prank

TECHNOLOGY

Why it is hard to find the humour in Voltswagen’s, sorry Volkswagen’s, April Fool’s prank

What is Voltswagen? And why is everyone upset about it?

A relook at the EV appeal through the MG ZS lens

TECHNOLOGY

A relook at the EV appeal through the MG ZS lens

Is the MG ZS, from the MG Motors stable, the mid-range electric vehicle we should be paying attention to?

How the new, stringent driving tests will save lives on Indian roads

BUSINESS

How the new, stringent driving tests will save lives on Indian roads

Below is an analysis of the glaring flaws in India’s driver licensing apparatus and how the new measures on how one can obtain a driver’s licence can fix them

Why the new BMW M340i is an automotive landmark for the Indian car industry

TECHNOLOGY

Why the new BMW M340i is an automotive landmark for the Indian car industry

The working man’s BMW M3 is here. At half the price. Too good to be true? Read on

Jeep Wrangler: Everything you need to know about the new locally-assembled vehicle

TECHNOLOGY

Jeep Wrangler: Everything you need to know about the new locally-assembled vehicle

Also, learn about how it compares against rivals like the Land Rover Defender.

Is the new BMW M340i the best value-for-money performance car in India?

BUSINESS

Is the new BMW M340i the best value-for-money performance car in India?

Here’s a look at how well it stacks up against rivals.

Mercedes-AMG C43 coupe: What’s India’s first locally assembled AMG like to drive?

TECHNOLOGY

Mercedes-AMG C43 coupe: What’s India’s first locally assembled AMG like to drive?

First-drive impressions to check if the country’s most affordable AMG yet just as well made as its directly imported predecessor.

Jeep Compass 2021 Review: The nattily upgraded family car returns to form

AUTO

Jeep Compass 2021 Review: The nattily upgraded family car returns to form

A completely-overhauled interior and reworked exterior highlights the Jeep Compass’s intent to take on competition with renewed vigour.

Everything you need to know about the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class

BUSINESS

Everything you need to know about the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Segment leader. Bestseller. This C-Class is the baby S-Class you always wanted.

The Best Budget Automatic Cars You Can Buy

TECHNOLOGY

The Best Budget Automatic Cars You Can Buy

Practical, frugal and convenient. Here are some of the best, value-for-money automatics in the market.

New Mercedes-Benz GLS Review: A towering, off-roading limousine for the ages

TECHNOLOGY

New Mercedes-Benz GLS Review: A towering, off-roading limousine for the ages

Does the mammoth Mercedes-Benz GLS offer the ideal balance of luxury and utility that we seek?

What Jaguar Land Rover’s move to electric mobility means for the Indian car buyer

BUSINESS

What Jaguar Land Rover’s move to electric mobility means for the Indian car buyer

The Tata Motors unit is the first luxury carmaker in the world to make the switch completely to electric by 2025. It is timely, but will it benefit the Indian EV buyer?

5 things you need to know about the Citroen C5 Aircross

TECHNOLOGY

5 things you need to know about the Citroen C5 Aircross

An all-new, premium SUV called Citroen C5 Aircross is headed our way. Here’s how it’s different from the rest.

Budget 2021: What the vehicle scrappage policy means for private car owners, explained

BUSINESS

Budget 2021: What the vehicle scrappage policy means for private car owners, explained

The Indian automotive industry hopes that a country-wide scrappage policy, when implemented, will help boost sales. Will it really?

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