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Parth Charan

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

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

Still witnessing a 50-50 petrol-diesel split in Delhi NCR: Mercedes-Benz India CEO Santosh Iyer

BUSINESS

Still witnessing a 50-50 petrol-diesel split in Delhi NCR: Mercedes-Benz India CEO Santosh Iyer

Buying your first car? Here are all the little things you need to keep in mind

AUTOMOBILE

Buying your first car? Here are all the little things you need to keep in mind

Can Honda Cars end its one-trick pony ride with the Elevate?

BUSINESS

Can Honda Cars end its one-trick pony ride with the Elevate?

Local lithium-ion cell manufacturing holds key to rapid growth of EVs in India

BUSINESS

Local lithium-ion cell manufacturing holds key to rapid growth of EVs in India

The Drive Report: Maruti Suzuki Jimny (5-door)

AUTOMOBILE

The Drive Report: Maruti Suzuki Jimny (5-door)

Can e-fuels put plans to end ICE vehicles on ice?

BUSINESS

Can e-fuels put plans to end ICE vehicles on ice?

Why the Maruti Suzuki WagonR endures

AUTOMOBILE

Why the Maruti Suzuki WagonR endures

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