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Sophie's Choice
You can have both the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and KTM 390 Duke for roughly the same price! So, what would you choose – the modern classic or the aggressive hooligan?
Challenge Accepted
With new technology and better engineering, the X5 wants to be the most complete SUV you can buy. But, is it though?
The First Salvo
The Seltos SUV is Kia’s ticket for its grand entry into the Indian market. But, given the complexity of the market, we couldn’t help but ask the inevitable question – can the Seltos truly succeed and establish the brand in the country?
That's how the CURReNT FLOWS
Electric mobility, whether in India or globally, has become a bit of a thorny issue.
Petrol Power
The sales of diesel-powered cars are slowing, which means that carmakers don’t have a choice but to introduce petrol variants of models that they hope will be real contenders. Cue the XUV300 petrol…
Hi Name My Is...
Continuing their trend of bringing in interesting niche motorcycle manufacturers to India, Motoroyale by Kinetic has just introduced a little-known Italian brand called FB Mondial to the Indian market.
Sporty Elegance
Sure, the third-generation MercedesBenz CLS looks the part – but can it justify its hefty price tag?
Controversy Kid!
After seven long years of controversy and debate, Bajaj has finally gotten the approval to launch the Qute – India’s first quadricycle. We take it for a spin to find out what all the fuss is about.
Feisty Package
To be quintessentially Ford, a car needs to have good build quality, great suspension and excellent drivability. We drive the latest Figo to see if it still possesses those traits.
A Little Tweak
Bajaj has updated its flagship motorcycle to take on the increasing competition in the 250cc to 400cc segment.
Late Charge
It took Hero four years to put the Xtreme 200R into production. So, is it a case of too little, too late, or does it really pack something special?
Good To Great
What do you do when you have a bestseller on your hands. Well, just enough – but not too much really…
Too Little, Too Late?
In a world dominated by SUVs, is the Mitsubishi Outlander arriving a bit too late, or is it versatile enough to create a niche of its own?
Marazzo Total Points: 65.4
It’s safe to say that the Mahindra Marazzo was the surprise of this year’s ‘Best of 2018’ test. While I had driven it previously – and had been hugely impressed by it – my colleagues saw it in the flesh for the first time during this mega test. And it was clear very quickly that the Marazzo would do quite well this year.
Ferrari 488 Gtb Total Points: 65
On behalf of the entire team, I think it’s safe to say that the most exciting machine we’ve tested all year is the Ferrari 488 Pista – a ‘hardcore’ version of the car that you see here! The Pista generates 711bhp to the GTB’s 661.
Second Coming
With the shift towards electric mobility picking up steam with each passing day, the world’s largest carmaker – Volkswagen – has finally revealed its plan regarding electric vehicles. So, we take a deep dive into the new all-electric MEB architecture to see just how important it is to the survival of the VW Group.
Desirable Sacrilege
With the Urus, Lamborghini is breaking new ground for an exotic supercar brand. But does an SUV really deserve a ‘Raging Bull’ badge on the bonnet?
2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 Revealed
Sharper styling, more equipment and minor chassis tweaks are the key highlights of the 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3.
V4 Boom
The DRE Track Days came to India, and Ducati test-rider, Alessandro Valia, set the lap record at the BIC. But, the bigger news has to be Shivank breaking the ‘sound barrier’ on a Panigale V4 at the very same event!
Future Shock
Here’s a first look at the facelifted Hyundai Tucson, as well as the brand new Kona crossover – which Hyundai has been hinting at bringing into India for some time.
Welcome Change
It may look virtually identical to the model it replaces, but the 2018 Ford Aspire comes with a new petrol motor and many other changes that bring it back in the running in the compact sedan space.