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The Drive Report: 2023 Mercedes-Benz A200 Limousine

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: 2023 Mercedes-Benz A200 Limousine

What does the refurbished version of the country’s most affordable Mercedes-Benz bring to the table?

The Drive Report: 2023 Tata Safari

BUSINESS

The Drive Report: 2023 Tata Safari

With introductory prices starting at Rs 16.19 lakh and going up to Rs 25.49 lakh the Safari is a much bigger bargain than before.

The Tata Punch EV is coming; will be re-styled to look more EV-like: Shailesh Chandra

BUSINESS

The Tata Punch EV is coming; will be re-styled to look more EV-like: Shailesh Chandra

The MD of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd speaks with Moneycontrol on Tata’s upcoming Gen 2 EV launch, expanding the brand’s CNG portfolio and measures needed to be taken by the government to support EV charging infrastructure.

The Drive Report: 2023 Tata Harrier

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: 2023 Tata Harrier

Tata Motors’ 5-seater SUV picks evolution over revolution, and emerges as an icon of style and comfort.

The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 SUV

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz EQE 500 SUV

Can Merc’s first born-electric SUV in India outshine its ICE counterpart?

The Drive Report : Kia Carens 1.5 Turbo

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report : Kia Carens 1.5 Turbo

Does marginally greater cubic capacity lead to an altogether greater MPV? While it doesn’t feel like an entirely new car, the power bump, along with the upgrades to the equipment list, have set the Carens on course for continued market dominance.

The Drive Report: Range Rover Sport D300

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: Range Rover Sport D300

The new Range Rover Sport’s already impressive list of attributes are considerably enhanced by its state-of-the-art oil burner.

Drive Report: 2023 BMW X1

AUTOMOBILE

Drive Report: 2023 BMW X1

BMW’s baby-SUV is all grown up and brimming with tech

We will take 3-4 years to mass manufacture EVs, says Mercedes-Benz's Santosh Iyer

BUSINESS

We will take 3-4 years to mass manufacture EVs, says Mercedes-Benz's Santosh Iyer

The CEO of Mercedes-Benz India says the brand continues to offer greater price parity between its ICE and EV counterparts than others, even without certain models benefitting from local assembly.

The Drive Report: 2023 Tata Nexon (facelift)

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: 2023 Tata Nexon (facelift)

The facelifted Nexon is the most stylish and technologically advanced breed of subcompact SUVs.

Can Royal Enfield’s new Bullet counter the competition from marquee brands?

AUTOMOBILE

Can Royal Enfield’s new Bullet counter the competition from marquee brands?

With the mid-size, premium motorcycle segment witnessing stronger growth than ever before, market leader Royal Enfield may have to step-up its game. But which way are consumers likely to lean?

Bharat NCAP should evolve to Bharat NVAP: Save Life Foundation Chief

INDIA

Bharat NCAP should evolve to Bharat NVAP: Save Life Foundation Chief

The Founder and CEO of the Save Life Foundation contends that while Bharat NCAP is a step in the right direction, it should go on to include a crash test apparatus for buses and trucks, which are responsible for mass fatalities on highways.

Here’s all you need to know about automotive safety features

AUTOMOBILE

Here’s all you need to know about automotive safety features

All active and passive safety features available in modern cars are explained here in detail.

Bharat NCAP: Here’s how India’s first car safety testing programme will work

AUTOMOBILE

Bharat NCAP: Here’s how India’s first car safety testing programme will work

Bharat NCAP aims to make Indian cars safer and more export-worthy. While it is voluntary, it will spur automakers to use the results to broadcast their high safety standards to consumers

The Drive Report : 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report : 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300

Can the second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLC surpass its bestselling predecessor?

The Drive Report: Citroen C3 Aircross

BUSINESS

The Drive Report: Citroen C3 Aircross

Can a zestful engine and generous proportions help the C3 Aircross make its mark in the cut-throat mid-size SUV space? Maybe if it ups the gear it offers.

Can Honda reclaim lost ground with Elevate, its all-new mid-size SUV?

AUTOMOBILE

Can Honda reclaim lost ground with Elevate, its all-new mid-size SUV?

The Elevate is designed for practicality and not for sheer aesthetic beauty. It has pluses and minuses. The body roll is minimal, it has Level 2 ADAS, but there is no hybrid option, and it has drum brakes rather than rear disc brakes. It is unlikely to dethrone the Creta or the Seltos, but the Elevate will certainly grab a piece of the pie for Honda.

The Drive Report: Ferrari 296 GTS

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: Ferrari 296 GTS

Roof down. Throttle pinned. The Ferrari 296 GTS is the new resident demigod of drop-top supercars.

The Drive Report: Audi Q8 e-tron is a fine-looking, plush, quiet EV

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: Audi Q8 e-tron is a fine-looking, plush, quiet EV

Meet the new face of Audi’s burgeoning range of electric SUVs

The Drive Report: Hyundai Exter

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: Hyundai Exter

Does the compact and feature-rich micro-SUV from Hyundai have what it takes to lead the segment?

How chatbots, generative AI are transforming the car consumer experience

TECHNOLOGY

How chatbots, generative AI are transforming the car consumer experience

From fluid interactions to predictive maintenance and more, chatbots like ChatGPT offer a glimpse into what the future of automotive voice assistance holds

The Drive Report: Maruti Suzuki Invicto

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: Maruti Suzuki Invicto

What purpose does a re-badged Innova Hycross serve for Maruti Suzuki and its customers?

Aspirations ride high on Hero-built Harley-Davidson X440

BUSINESS

Aspirations ride high on Hero-built Harley-Davidson X440

Playful chassis and dollops of torque mark Hero MotoCorp's impressive entry into premium motorcycling.

The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 arrives, with more power and torque

BUSINESS

The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 arrives, with more power and torque

The EQB is an ideally proportioned car. Its ride height, seating position and dimensions make it an ergonomic master class. It’s not imposingly large enough to not fit into the gaps on the road, and yet it feels cavernous on the inside.

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