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Bigger fenders, broader tyres, fatter seat give the 'new' Jawa 350 a better presence

AUTOMOBILE

Bigger fenders, broader tyres, fatter seat give the 'new' Jawa 350 a better presence

Better fit and finish, excellent mid-range grunt, more assured braking, better ergos and superior handling are its ayes, while stiff ride quality and a near-total lack of modern features are the nays.

Lotus takes bold step into electric cars with the sleek Eletre

AUTOMOBILE

Lotus takes bold step into electric cars with the sleek Eletre

It’s a tremendous achievement for Lotus, but it also feels like a missed opportunity to truly translate its sports car DNA into an SUV.

Triumph Scrambler 400 X review: A sweet spot between capable competition

AUTOMOBILE

Triumph Scrambler 400 X review: A sweet spot between capable competition

The Scrambler 400 X is certainly what it claims to be, which is a more versatile machine than its sibling the Speed 400. It can handle different riding conditions better than sibling, due to the way it has been set up. However, how does it fare amongst the competition?

250 Duke: A wild child, and yet a sane motorcycling partner

BUSINESS

250 Duke: A wild child, and yet a sane motorcycling partner

The 250 Duke is no longer a less powerful version of the 390. This is a seriously good bike by itself – great looks, fast, and agile

Bullet Proof: The new Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is a pleasure

AUTOMOBILE

Bullet Proof: The new Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is a pleasure

It’s a machine for those who take life at a measured pace, and the engine’s performance proves this. Power and torque build smoothly and with commendable refinement, and the engine never feels stressed even if you cruise all day long at 100 kph.

Ride review | KTM 390 Duke: An improvement on a fantastic bike

BUSINESS

Ride review | KTM 390 Duke: An improvement on a fantastic bike

At Rs 3.10 lakh, ex-showroom, the new KTM 390 Duke is still almost untouchable as a performance-to-price package, and is justifiably still the go-to street bike for those looking for endless thrills.

Empowered, Fearless and Creative, the Tata Nexon update comes with three options

INDIA

Empowered, Fearless and Creative, the Tata Nexon update comes with three options

Of the three choices, the Empowered is the top one. The new Nexon EV does actually live up to the ‘game changer’ tag that TaMo has given it. It improves upon the older car in every imaginable aspect, and has all that it takes to keep its stranglehold on the EV market.

2023 Kia Seltos review: Spend the extra money and buy a fully-loaded variant

AUTOMOBILE

2023 Kia Seltos review: Spend the extra money and buy a fully-loaded variant

The refreshed Seltos remains a value proposition that is feature-loaded, comfortable and easy to drive. With a staggering 18 variants, some will find it hard to decide which one to buy, but at least there’s one for every budget, from ex-Rs 10.9 lakh to Rs 20 lakh.

The new Hyundai Verna: Can its sensuous sportiness make sedans popular once again?

BUSINESS

The new Hyundai Verna: Can its sensuous sportiness make sedans popular once again?

The latest Verna is more expensive than the older car by a couple of lakh rupees, which at face value is quite a lot. Even so, you do get a lot of car for that money – safety and convenience features, ADAS, more space, better build and practicality and far better engines.

Bajaj Pulsar P150 review: Sporty, fun to ride with sharp looks

AUTOMOBILE

Bajaj Pulsar P150 review: Sporty, fun to ride with sharp looks

The P150 is a significant upgrade over the older bike on every parameter and remains a Pulsar at heart, making it a worthy addition to the Bajaj stable.

Kawasaki W175 REVIEW: This commuter bike is an under-the-radar workhorse that’s different

AUTOMOBILE

Kawasaki W175 REVIEW: This commuter bike is an under-the-radar workhorse that’s different

The Kawasaki W175 is a perfectly competent motorcycle that does pretty much everything you can ask of it — but there’s a catch.

BMW G 310 RR and Apache RR 310 are virtually indistinguishable – except on some counts

AUTOMOBILE

BMW G 310 RR and Apache RR 310 are virtually indistinguishable – except on some counts

Riders would be happy on either bike. What it really comes down to is badge value and paint schemes.

In Pics | A look at the stunning Hyundai Venue N-line

AUTOMOBILE

In Pics | A look at the stunning Hyundai Venue N-line

The model offers more visual and driving pizzazz, a bagful of extra features, and a nicer engine note. But is the flash worth the extra cash? Depends. Do you want more street cred or not?

The Hyundai N-Line Venue: oomphy, raspy, sporty

AUTOMOBILE

The Hyundai N-Line Venue: oomphy, raspy, sporty

The model offers more visual and driving pizzazz, a bagful of extra features, and a nicer engine note. But is the flash worth the extra cash? Depends. Do you want more street cred or not?

KTM RC390 | All you need to know about the all-new beast on the track

AUTOMOBILE

KTM RC390 | All you need to know about the all-new beast on the track

When the KTM RC390 was first launched in India in 2014, it was something of a revelation (and revolution). Never had Indian biking enthusiasts had access to a supersports motorcycle that was this capable and, crucially, affordable – you had to shell out a great deal of money to buy an imported supersports machine otherwise. The 2023 model is the most comprehensive overhaul that the RC390 has had, with the design, chassis, engine, and features all seeing changes.

2023 KTM RC390 Review | The one for the road, and the race track as well

BUSINESS

2023 KTM RC390 Review | The one for the road, and the race track as well

The new RC390 is a significant improvement over the older model. It’s more performance-oriented and comfortable to ride, with a brilliant new chassis, suspension and engine

Suzuki V-Strom SX review: A friendly touring bike useful for daily commute as well

BUSINESS

Suzuki V-Strom SX review: A friendly touring bike useful for daily commute as well

The SX is based on two of the more underrated bikes in India, the excellent Gixxer 250 and SF 250. It has been tweaked in a variety of ways to give it its current shape and form, and Suzuki calls it a ‘sports adventure tourer’

TVS Ronin review: Surprisingly agile and very comfortable

AUTOMOBILE

TVS Ronin review: Surprisingly agile and very comfortable

Prices start at Rs 1.49 lakh, ex-showroom, which is not bad, but things like dual-channel ABS and Bluetooth should have been standard.

How to buy a car: Here's a cheat sheet to land the best deal

BUSINESS

How to buy a car: Here's a cheat sheet to land the best deal

A checklist for you to make the car-buying process at dealerships as painless as possible

Hyundai Venue gets a mid-life makeover; dons a striking new look

AUTOMOBILE

Hyundai Venue gets a mid-life makeover; dons a striking new look

It’s pretty certain that the car will continue to be popular until the brand new Venue shows up. It’s a typical Hyundai – feature-loaded, comfortable, practical, and excellent value, and with a wide appeal to boot; with prices starting at Rs 7.53 lakh and going up to Rs 12.72 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), there’s one for every budget.

A few things to keep in mind when you service your car

AUTOMOBILE

A few things to keep in mind when you service your car

From reading the owner’s manual to keeping an ear out for unusual sounds - what to do to ensure that your car is (and remains) in the best possible shape.

Review: Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse is a beautiful roaring beast

BUSINESS

Review: Indian Roadmaster Dark Horse is a beautiful roaring beast

It’s an absolute brute but is also civilised—a great combination for a machine to have. There’s an old-world charm to it but it may find Indian cities a little too hot to handle

As Kia rolls out its first electric vehicle in India today, here's a review of EV6: Price, top features at a glance

BUSINESS

As Kia rolls out its first electric vehicle in India today, here's a review of EV6: Price, top features at a glance

Kia’s first electric vehicle offering in India is a winning combination of design, performance and features but it won’t come cheap

BMW C400 GT review | Why we think it is the best scooter in India

BUSINESS

BMW C400 GT review | Why we think it is the best scooter in India

Performance, features, comfort, the fun factor and bragging rights, nothing comes even close to the C400 GT. With a price tag of Rs 10.4 lakh, it better not

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