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The Drive Report: Citroen C3 Aircross AT

AUTOMOBILE

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

TECHNOLOGY

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

TECHNOLOGY

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

AUTOMOBILE

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

AUTOMOBILE

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?

The Drive Report: Audi RS4 Avant

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: Audi RS4 Avant

Taking one of the most versatile of Audi’s RS cars on the ultimate grand tour in Germany.

The Drive Report: Nissan Magnite AMT has more pros than cons

BUSINESS

The Drive Report: Nissan Magnite AMT has more pros than cons

If your driving route takes you through intense gridlocks on a daily basis, then the Magnite AMT is the car for you, as it offers more practicality and space than its rivals.

Why the new Q6 e-tron is a game-changer for Audi

BUSINESS

Why the new Q6 e-tron is a game-changer for Audi

A closer look at Audi’s first born-electric SUV at its global unveiling in Ingolstadt, Germany.

The Drive Report: BMW X5

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: BMW X5

The most refined diesel-powered luxury SUV in its class, without a doubt.

The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG S

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG S

Can the most powerful in-line four, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol in production history provide the full-fat AMG experience? The answer is a resounding yes.

The Drive Report: 2024 Range Rover Velar

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: 2024 Range Rover Velar

The 2024 Range Rover Velar has just received a Rs 6.4 lakh rebate. Can it outshine its siblings?

The Drive Report: Tata Tiago CNG AMT

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: Tata Tiago CNG AMT

Tata Motors brings the convenience of an automatic gearbox to its frugality focused CNG models. Should you pick this over its base EV version, which costs almost the same?

12 coolest cars coming to India in 2024-25, including luxury SUVs & electric vehicles

LUXURY-LIFESTYLE

12 coolest cars coming to India in 2024-25, including luxury SUVs & electric vehicles

EVs coming to India in 2024-25: Tata Curvv EV (Rs 16 - 20 lakh ex-showroom), Maruti Suzuki eVX (Rs 20 - 25 lakh), Skoda Enyaq iV (Rs 60 lakh), Kia EV9 SUV (Rs 80 lakh), Audi Q8 e-tron (Rs 1.07 - 1.43 crore), BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQG (Rs 3.05 crore).

The Drive Report: Porsche Experience 2024

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: Porsche Experience 2024

The fastest Porsches in the country, driven back-to-back on an F1 racetrack. Here’s how you can do it, too!

The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz GLS 450

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz GLS 450

Merc’s life-sized, three-row SUV returns with long overdue technological updates, refreshed looks and the promise of continued segment domination.

The Drive Report: Jeep Compass S 4x2 AT, more affordable and easy

BUSINESS

The Drive Report: Jeep Compass S 4x2 AT, more affordable and easy

The new diesel automatic Jeep Compass S 4X2 caters to SUV lovers who are not really off-roaders.

The Drive Report: Tata Punch EV

TECHNOLOGY

The Drive Report: Tata Punch EV

The Punch EV is a spirited, well-engineered car that’s here to make its rivals redundant

The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d

BUSINESS

The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d

Does the diesel-powered GLC make more sense than its petrol-powered counterpart in these confusing times?

The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz GLC 220d

Does the diesel-powered GLC make more sense than its petrol-powered counterpart in these confusing times?

The Drive Report: 2024 Hyundai Creta 

BUSINESS

The Drive Report: 2024 Hyundai Creta 

With more power, more safety and sharper looks, the 2024 Hyundai Creta facelift seems primed for a few more years of segment domination. 

The Ride Report: Ather 450X Apex

AUTOMOBILE

The Ride Report: Ather 450X Apex

This limited edition variant of the Ather 450X that features the ‘Magic Twist’ braking function offers a glimpse of what the future holds for the e-scooter manufacturer.

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