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    Dec 25, 2024 08:30:00 AM

    New Skoda Superb to make India debut at Bharat Mobility G...

    The fourth-gen Superb will be launched in India as a full import sometime next year.

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    Dec 20, 2024 06:33:00 PM

    Suzuki Swift Sport bows out with ZC33S Final Edition

    The Suzuki Swift Sport Final Edition gets cosmetic enhancements; no news on the all-new Swift Sport yet.

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    Dec 20, 2024 01:28:00 PM

    Maruti e Vitara teased ahead of Auto Expo debut

    Maruti’s first EV for India has been jointly readied with Toyota, and both SUVs are expected to go on sale in 2...

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    Dec 20, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Skoda Superb import units available at Rs 18 lakh discount

    Skoda imported 100 units of the third-generation Superb to India earlier this year.

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    Dec 19, 2024 04:30:00 PM

    Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 exhibitor list revealed

    The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, previously called the Auto Expo, will see participation from over 30 car and bi...

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    Dec 19, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Skoda Octavia RS India debut at Bharat Mobility Show

    While the RS could come to India as a CBU, the standard Octavia sedan is being evaluated for local assembly.

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    Dec 18, 2024 02:23:00 PM

    New car, SUV prices to go up from January 2025

    Multiple car brands across various segments have announced price hikes. Here’s a complete list.

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    Dec 18, 2024 02:00:00 PM

    New Skoda Kodiaq India debut at Bharat Mobility show 2025

    The new Kodiaq gets more tech and features; now sits on the updated MQB EVO platform.

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    Dec 17, 2024 06:50:00 PM

    Maruti achieves production milestone of two million vehic...

    The Baleno, Fronx, Ertiga, WagonR and Brezza were the top five models manufactured by Maruti during the calendar year...

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    Nov 16, 2024 07:30:00 AM

    Renault Kiger long term review, 14,000km report

    The Kiger leaves our fleet after almost 14,000 comfortable kilometres and a lot of memories.

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    Jun 16, 2024 08:00:00 AM

    Renault Kiger long term review, 11,500km report

    Fourth report: The Kiger CVT long termer is tackling Mumbai’s roads and crazy traffic with aplomb.

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    Mar 09, 2024 07:30:00 AM

    Renault Kiger long term review; 9,000km report

    Third Report: Small niggles aside, our dependable Kiger Turbo CVT long-termer has been a happy mile muncher.

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    Aug 28, 2023 08:00:00 AM

    Renault Kiger long term review, 5,500km report

    Second report: The Kiger CVT is one relaxed commuter and makes the driver lazier by the day.

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    May 20, 2023 08:00:00 AM

    Renault Kiger Turbo MT long term review, 14,000km report

    Final report: After over a year, our dependable Kiger 1.0 MT long termer makes way for its CVT automatic sibling in o...

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    Dec 24, 2022 08:00:00 AM

    Renault Kiger RXZ Turbo long term review, 12,000km report

    Small glitches aside, our Kiger is still soldiering on.

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    Nov 05, 2022 08:00:00 AM

    Renault Kwid Climber long term review, final report

    It’s time to say goodbye to the Renault Kwid Climber, which proved to be a versatile city runabout.

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    May 30, 2022 09:00:00 AM

    Renault Kiger RXZ Turbo long term review, 7,500km report

    Third report: The stylish Kiger replaces the Kwid as my daily runabout.

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    Jan 27, 2022 09:00:00 AM

    2022 Tata Tiago CNG review, test drive

    The Tiago enters the CNG arena with a complete variant line-up. Does it have what it takes to entice the value as wel...

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    Nov 21, 2024 03:29:00 PM

    Why Maruti’s Dzire was tested by GNCAP and not BNCAP

    The made-in-India Dzire is a global product.

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    Mar 29, 2024 07:30:00 AM

    Feature: Behind the scenes at Centy Toys

    What draws serious die-cast model collectors to toy cars from Centy? we head over to the factory to find out.

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    Aug 31, 2023 05:35:00 PM

    Jayem Neo (Tata Nano EV) available in used car market

    Here’s what you should know if you are considering buying a used Tata Nano-based Jayem Neo EV.

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    May 05, 2023 06:13:00 PM

    MG Comet EV price, variants explained

    The MG Comet EV comes in three trims, all mated to a single EV powertrain option with a certified range of 230km.

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    Mar 05, 2023 09:00:00 AM

    Why did these fun to drive cars disappear?

    Cars like the Tiago JTP, Baleno RS, Figo diesel, Freestyle, the Abarth Punto and even the Polo GT TSI were some of th...

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    Jan 08, 2023 11:00:00 AM

    MG Hector facelift gets fresh looks and more tech

    The MG Hector has been given a mid-life update; we take a closer look at what’s new on the SUV.

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    Nov 04, 2022 05:34:00 PM

    Feature: Toyota Innova – Journey to becoming India&...

    With the new Innova Hycross' global debut just around the corner, we take a walk down the memory lane with the Innova...

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    Oct 27, 2022 08:00:00 AM

    Feature: Fighting fire with robots - Testing Mumbai Fire ...

    The Mumbai Fire Brigade now has two clever devices in its arsenal. Here's a close look.

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    Aug 23, 2020 08:00:00 AM

    5 cars badged '250'

    We take a look at the cars that have carried the '250' badged in either their names or designations.

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