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Best of 2016

For our 10th anniversary issue, we conducted our biggest Mega Test yet.

Toyota Innova Crysta

Mr. N. Raja, Director & Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, accepts the award for the Innova Crysta.

Triumph Thruxton R

Vimal Sumbly, Managing Director, Triumph Motorcycles India, accepts the award for the Thruxton R.

Track Attack

Shivank gets his first taste of the dynamite KTM 390 duo at the Buddh International Circuit.

Beyond The Ev

At the 2nd India-Korea Business Summit, Hyundai effectively demonstrated how their brand-new Fuel Cell Vehicle – the NEXO – can take in air laced with PM2.5 & PM10 and emit clean air and water vapour. Here is a brief conversation with Mr. S H Kim, Vice President, Namyang R&D Centre, Hyundai Motor Company.

Funk X2

BMW’s new crossover coupé is fresh, young and modern. Plus, it retains the excellent dynamic qualities of the Bavarian brand. What’s not to like?

Little Zippy

Who would have thought that there would come a day when Aprilias would be available to the masses of India? Well, thanks to Piaggio, the Aprilia SR 125 scooter is here.

Too Hot To Handle

While Hot Wheels celebrates its 50th anniversary, Rahul stumbles on an opportunity to live out his childhood fantasy.

The Age Of Connectivity

With the launch of their cutting-edge Blue Link connectivity system in the Venue, Hyundai is redefining the meaning of a connected car. We speak with Jack Joseph, AGM, Infotainment Development Department, Hyundai Motor India Engineering, about its functionality.

Seventh Heaven

Arriving early in 2020, the seventhgen S-Class will reaffirm its role as a technological ice-breaker, featuring cutting-edge technology and a screen for a center console.

The Unstoppables

After the races in Bahrain and China, Mercedes’ reign at the top continues, while Ferrari hits hurdles, one after another.

Two Of A Kind

The Tata Harrier and the Jeep Compass have much in common, but they aren’t without their differences. The question is – which one of these should you put your money on?

Truly Dzireable

The Dzire is unstoppable. And the new generation makes it even more so….

The Hammer Strikes

Volvo continues its resurgence after a couple of shaky decades, and now aims to improve on its best-selling model – the XC60 SUV. We drive the latest-generation XC60 in Spain to find that Volvo continues to set the bar higher with each new model.

Perpetuating Dominance

With a new platform, more spacious cabin, extended wheelbase, suspension designed especially for driving pleasure, the seventh-generation BMW 3 Series aims to retain its throne in the mid-size sedan segment.

Future Rush

We sat down with Allen Ko, Chairman, Kymco, to talk about the new SuperNEX concept, their recent partnership with Indian electric two-wheeler start-up TwentyTwo Motors, and their plans for India.

Old World Charm

Harley’s latest Sportster is touted as both sporty and special. But, is that just marketing-speak or is the Forty-Eight Special really… ahem… special?

Lego Creates Full-Size Bugatti Chiron Replica

1 million Lego elements, 13,500 man-hours, 2,300 motors and 4,000 gear wheels are what it takes to make a 1:1 life-sized Bugatti Chiron replica.

Coupe Whoop

385bhp may not sound a whole lot for a car that proudly wears the AMG badge, but it’s the ease with which the power can be extracted that makes it fun. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that the Mercedes-AMG C43 Coupe looks absolutely stunning!

Crushing Crusaders

With Mercedes bagging the toptwo positions in all of the five races so far, and Ferrari going backwards, is it possible for the Silver Arrows to be beat?

Pocket Rocket

Small car, powerful engine, razor-sharp handling and a technically demanding race track – the perfect recipe for a day of enthusiastic driving! We take the Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works edition to the Chennai racetrack to see if it really does handle like a go-kart.

Return Of The Z

After a four-year hiatus, the Z4 roadster is back – and you have Toyota to thank for that. To tell you all about it, we got in the driver’s seat of the top-spec variant – the one with the M-badge on it.

Sporty Side

Hero drapes the Xtreme 200R with a fairing and adds more features to woo youngsters. But does all this make the Xtreme 200S any different to ride?

Dirty Hero

Hero’s affordable and lightweight adventure motorcycle has finally hit the showrooms. But was it worth the wait?

Understanding Oil Specifications

When most car owners look at specifications mentioned on motor oil cans, typically they can’t make head or tail out of them.

Skoda To Bring In eRS Electric Performance SUV In 2022

Skoda seems to be going all guns blazing about their SUV lineup.

Jack Of All Trades

Audi recently introduced a petrol version of the Q5 at exactly the same price as the diesel – so which should you choose?

Form Follows Function

The E-Class All-Terrain may not be the best-looking Mercedes out there, but there is beauty to be found – you just have to look beyond the surface.

Achtung G-men

After a painfully long wait, BMW’s entry-level G Series – the G 310 R and G 310 GS – are finally here. So, do they live up to the hype?

Four Wheel Drive Genesis

In search of the ideal off-roader, Abhishek embarks on a journey that takes him back to the inception of off-road vehicle drivetrains. And the result might surprise you!