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BUSINESS

2021 in Review: The best two-wheeler launches in the past year

2021 saw a frenzy of launches thanks to the 2020 pandemic hiatus and this has translated really well into expectations even for the coming year. For now, here’s the best of what we saw over through the year.

BUSINESS

Triumph Trident 660 review: Easy to buy, easy to ride

The Triumph Trident promises to be one of the easiest bikes to ride, especially for someone upgrading from the lower engine classes. The low price point makes this upgrade even more possible.

TECHNOLOGY

Skoda Kushaq launched at Rs 10.50 lakh: 5 things you need to know

The Skoda Kushaq is based on the company’s Vision IN concept that was showcased last year and in terms of design, does wander far.

TECHNOLOGY

Mahindra Thar vs Jeep Wrangler: All about the legal tussle between the two auto majors

There is no denying the fact that the new-gen Mahindra Thar bears more than a resemblance to the Jeep Wrangler. There are a number of reasons to this, but the most important one is the Willy’s Jeep that Mahindra manufactured under licence back in the 1940s.

TECHNOLOGY

Ampere Magnus Pro Review: A study of the potential

the Magnus Pro is powered by a 1.2 kW motor which in turn is powered by a 1.8 kWh Lithium-ion battery. Range on this electric scooter is a very generous 75 km, at least that is what Ampere claims, but the way this range is reached is what bothers me.

TECHNOLOGY

Royal Enfield Nirvik all-weather touring jacket review

The Nirvik, overall, is a fairly practical jacket with fairly decent all-weather capabilities as well as premium protection.

TECHNOLOGY

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300d review: A fast looking big SUV

Of course, Mercedes-Benz isn’t the first one to showcase this party trick, but it does it do it really well and this showing we received with the GLC 300d Coupe.

TECHNOLOGY

Honda H’ness CB350 Review: This is not a Royal Enfield comparison

The Honda H’ness CB350 is a perfectly old-school motorcycle with bits of new-school thrown at it in a way you wouldn’t even realise.

TECHNOLOGY

Honda Hornet 2.0 Review: An all-new old bike

If the Honda Hornet did well in the past, the new one does everything it did and does it better. The new bike isn’t just a fancy new cover on an old horse, we get new styling, a new engine and some more new mechanicals as well.

TECHNOLOGY

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 review: Hating on Royal Enfield is so last year

I already knew the Interceptor 650 was a good bike, at least in the way it looks and on paper. So I set myself off to prove that it isn’t what it was all churned out to be.

TECHNOLOGY

Mercedes-Benz EQC review: A silent acceleration into the future

The EQC gets traditional SUV styling, complete with a grille up front. The styling is different, however, and the EQC will stand out when placed among other Mercedes SUVs.

TECHNOLOGY

Hero Xpulse 200 Review: Ever wonder what all the hype around the Impulse was?

The Xpulse is an upgraded version of the Impulse, but with the same distinct flavour and character. This time, however it was available in two variants - the 200 and the 200T. One for touring and one for offroading and what we get to test is the more offroad friendly 200.

TECHNOLOGY

BS-VI Royal Enfield Himalayan Review: An astonishing adventure

The Himalayan stands tall with high mounted handlebars, a fly screen and a very comfortable seat for long rides. The instrument cluster is an amalgamation of analogue dials and digital inserts with some pretty informative read outs.

TECHNOLOGY

Tech specs comparison | Kia Sonet vs Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza vs Hyundai Venue vs Tata Nexon

Starting at an introductory price of Rs 6.71 lakh, the Kia sonnet undercuts all of its competitors

TECHNOLOGY

Kia Sonet Compact SUV launched in India at an introductory price of Rs 6.71 lakh

Kia Sonet has been launched and despite the compact SUV segment being fairly overcrowded in India, the Sonet packs in features that make it a definite competitor.

TECHNOLOGY

Kia Sonet to be launched today — here is everything you need to know

Though almost everything is known about Kia's latest launch - Kia Sonet - the prices will be released today.

TECHNOLOGY

Kia Sonet first drive review: An imposing car that's easy to drive

Kia Sonet stands tall against its rivals. If the Seltos was anything to go by, you can see the Sonet taking on just as good a sales number.

TECHNOLOGY

Hero Xtreme 160R review: A muscular lightweight that surprises you at every corner

We got to test ride the Hero Xtreme 160R and aside the from the looks that we already knew were fairly radical, it promises to be a really fun bike to ride.

TECHNOLOGY

MG Hector Plus vs MG Hector: What's the difference?

The new SUV gets a host of changes over the standard Hector including the third row of seats. The new Hector Plus gets a starting price of Rs 13,48,800.

TECHNOLOGY

Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe Review: The little kitten that loves to play

But what I really loved about the C63 is in the way it handles. The 4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 brings out all 476 horses and 650 Newtons to play. The car is capable of doing speeds of 250 km/h (290 km/h with the AMG Drivers’s package) and achieves a 100 in just 4 seconds.

TECHNOLOGY

Tata Altroz, Maruti Suzuki Baleno or Hyundai i20 Elite: Which one is better?

From praising its design to highlighting the 5-star global NCAP crash test rating, Tata Motors said Altroz is the 'baap' of the hatchbacks in a recent advertisement. We compare Altroz, Baleno and i20 Elite:

TRENDS

Coronavirus | Smart tips to keep your car and bike healthy amid lockdown

Appropriate care needs to be taken to make sure that our bikes and our cars are in working condition when the lockdown ends and we are finally able to go out and explore once again.