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The Drive Report: Hyundai Creta EV

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The Drive Report: Hyundai Creta EV

Putting Hyundai’s first localised electric vehicle for the Indian market – and arguably one of the most important cars this year – through its paces.

The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz C300 

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz C300 

Not quite an AMG, but somehow more endearing and likeable. Is the new C300 all the sedan you need? 

The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

BUSINESS

The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

Does Mercedes-Benz India’s new flagship EV offer the best luxury experience for its price?

The Drive Report: 2024 Hyundai Alcazar

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: 2024 Hyundai Alcazar

Can a whole array of ADAS features and creature comforts turn the Alcazar into something more than a stretch-Creta?

The Drive Report: Honda Elevate MT

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The Drive Report: Honda Elevate MT

How does Honda India’s most anticipated product in recent times hold up a year after its launch?

The Drive Report: Maserati Grecale Trofeo

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The Drive Report: Maserati Grecale Trofeo

Can the latest Maserati super-SUVs explosive mix of performance and charisma help deliver what its rivals cannot?

The Drive Report: Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor

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The Drive Report: Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor

Does sheer brand equity help this badge-engineered alternative to the Maruti Suzuki Fronx stand-out?

The Drive Report: Mahindra Thar Roxx

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The Drive Report: Mahindra Thar Roxx

A highway worthy, family-friendly, bonafide SUV for the ages

The Drive Report: Citroen Basalt

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The Drive Report: Citroen Basalt

Can eye-catching coupé-SUV design help the wonderfully engineered Citroen Basalt get its due?

The Drive Report: Lexus NX Overtrail

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The Drive Report: Lexus NX Overtrail

The Lexus NX Overtrail, with its new 'Moon Desert' beige color scheme and blacked-out features, turns heads while delivering the hybrid efficiency of the NX 350h without the long charging times.

The Ride Report: Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450

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The Ride Report: Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450

Royal Enfield’s all-new, sporty roadster is dripping with character, street presence and contemporary tech, ushering-in a new era for Royal Enfield.

The Drive Report: 2024 Nissan X-Trail

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The Drive Report: 2024 Nissan X-Trail

The CVT is quick and decisive, mimicking the mannerisms of a regular torque converter rather effectively. This is a truly impressive engine

The Drive Report: 2024 Range Rover Evoque

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The Drive Report: 2024 Range Rover Evoque

Can token visual upgrades elevate the baby Range Rover’s design to best-in-class levels?

The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+

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The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+

Can segment-beating range and an array of technological features help Mercedes-Benz crack the EV code?

'Manufacturers cannot depend upon ad-hoc policy, need consistency and long-term roadmap': Merc India MD

AUTOMOBILE

'Manufacturers cannot depend upon ad-hoc policy, need consistency and long-term roadmap': Merc India MD

Mercedes-Benz India MD and CEO, Santosh Iyer talks about why policy consistency is necessary for sustainable EV growth and higher market penetration

The Drive Report: 2024 Kia Sonet

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: 2024 Kia Sonet

The Sonet continues to feature the same powertrain options and trims. Options range from a 1.2-litre NA petrol, a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel engine.

The Drive Report: Citroen C3 Aircross AT

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The Drive Report: Citroen C3 Aircross AT

Does an automatic gearbox give the Citroen C3 Aircross an edge over its competition?

The Drive Report : BMW iX1

TECHNOLOGY

The Drive Report : BMW iX1

Twice as powerful as the diesel version of the X1 while costing only Rs 15 lakh more, the iX1 is the best X1 BMW has made so far

The Drive Report: Mercedes-AMG C43 4Matic

TECHNOLOGY

The Drive Report: Mercedes-AMG C43 4Matic

Four doors, just as many cylinders and an electrified turbo. Are these ingredients enough for the enthusiast’s C-Class to channel Affalterbach’s trademark sorcery?

Local assembly of Range Rover to halve waiting period for customers; increase capacity by 50%: CEO Rajan Amba

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Local assembly of Range Rover to halve waiting period for customers; increase capacity by 50%: CEO Rajan Amba

With India being the first country outside of the UK to locally assemble the Range Rover, Jaguar Land Rover India CEO Rajan Amba sheds light on the importance of the Indian market, the impending arrival of the Range Rover BEV and the challenges awaiting its Jaguar marque

The Drive Report: Ather Rizta is an evolutionary jump for the family scooter

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The Drive Report: Ather Rizta is an evolutionary jump for the family scooter

The Ather Rizta is available in three variants. The base version starts at Rs 1.1 lakh and comes with a 2.9 kWh battery, much like the mid-level variant. The top-end variant, which costs a cool Rs 1.45 lakh, gets a larger, 3.7 kWh battery and more range.

The Drive Report: 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift

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The Drive Report: 2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift

A new package, familiar tricks and the timeless appeal of increased fuel efficiency sums-up the new Swift.

The Drive Report: 2024 Jeep Wrangler

BUSINESS

The Drive Report: 2024 Jeep Wrangler

In a pre-emptive strike, Jeep India has launched the 2024 Wrangler to re-emphasise the fact that it is truly the first citizen of hardcore off-roaders, no matter how many copycats it spawns.

The Drive Report: 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport

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The Drive Report: 2024 Land Rover Discovery Sport

Traditional Land Rover comfort and charm served up in an mildly updated form. Can the Discovery Sport still hold its own in a fiercely competitive environment?

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