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    May 04, 2023 11:15:00 AM

    Hyundai Exter micro SUV spied undisguised ahead of August...

    Fresh spy shots give us a better look at the upcoming Hyundai Exter micro SUV's final design.

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    May 03, 2023 08:00:00 AM

    Hyundai Creta N Line to join Creta facelift in India next...

    The Creta N Line will likely come with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine.

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    May 02, 2023 02:15:00 PM

    BMW M340i xDrive Shadow India launch soon

    Apart from the M340i xDrive Shadow, the new M2 and the X3 M40i are also expected to go on sale in India this year.

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    May 02, 2023 01:36:00 PM

    2023 Toyota Innova Crysta full price list revealed

    Toyota has finally announced pricing for the entire line-up, with the top-spec Innova Crysta ZX costing Rs 25.43 lakh...

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    May 01, 2023 12:20:00 PM

    New Honda SUV global debut in India on June 6

    The Creta-rivalling, made-for-India Honda SUV will get a 1.5-litre petrol and a competitive equipment list, which inc...

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    Apr 28, 2023 06:45:00 PM

    India-bound Hyundai Creta facelift to get Verna-like look...

    The Creta facelift will get the new 160hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, ADAS and more tech.

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    Apr 27, 2023 11:45:00 AM

    Maruti Suzuki confirms premium MPV; launch by July 2023

    The all-new Maruti MPV will be based on the Toyota Innova Hycross; will sit at the top of the model range.

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    Apr 25, 2023 11:42:00 AM

    Citroen C3 Aircross: fresh spy shots confirm three-row se...

    Ahead of its global debut on April 27, new details about the upcoming C3 Aircross SUV have emerged.

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    Apr 20, 2023 08:27:00 PM

    Citroen C3 Aircross SUV teased ahead of April 27 debut

    The fresh SUV from Citroen will be squarely aimed at other B-segment SUVs like the Creta, Seltos, Grand Vitara, Hyryd...

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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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    Jan 10, 2022 08:00:00 AM

    Renault Triber AMT long term review, third report

    The Triber AMT is arguably the busiest long-termer in our fleet right now.

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    Nov 29, 2021 08:00:00 AM

    Renault Kwid Climber long term review, second report

    As Mumbai slowly gets back on track, our long-term Kwid Climber becomes my de facto ride to work.

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    Aug 15, 2021 07:00:00 AM

    Renault Triber AMT long term review, second report

    The Triber takes a break from its regular office duty to help with daily errands and some community service.

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    May 22, 2021 07:00:00 AM

    New Renault Kwid Climber long term review, first report

    The Kwid Climber replaces our S-Presso as the smallest member of the fleet.

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    Dec 13, 2020 07:00:00 AM

    Maruti Suzuki S-Presso long term review, final report

    After its one-year stint with us, the compact S-Presso leaves us impressed with its city-friendly nature.

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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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    Mar 07, 2020 06:00:00 AM

    Rolling Royalty: 21 Gun Salute Rally feature

    The 9th edition of 21 Gun Salute showcased the finest classic and vintage cars from India and overseas. We bring you ...

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    May 28, 2018 06:04:00 PM

    Behind the scenes: Unsung heroes of the airport

    While we drool over the latest aeroplanes at airports, there are high-tech wheels scurrying around and keeping everyt...

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    Apr 25, 2017 12:07:00 PM

    Flying on a 1940 Breitling DC-3 in India

    We get on board the iconic Breitling DC-3 airplane which has embarked on a world tour.

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    Feb 07, 2017 11:11:00 AM

    Off-roading with the Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee

    ​​We experience the Jeep Wrangler and the Grand Cherokee’s off-road capabilities on a specially des...

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    Maruti Suzuki plans to use the Boosterjet engine in more models. Which one would you like to see it in?

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