A sporting chance for Ford

Utility, looks, performance… The new EcoSport from Ford has plenty of new things, both in body and heart. Will it make Renault bite the Dust(er)? Sumant Banerji finds out.

2013 Audi R8 V10 review, test drive

The thought of buying a supercar in India is quite baffling. Their low stance looks more apt for scraping speedbreakers than carving corners, and seeing them struggle in our chaotic traffic is quite disheartening. So when we got an Audi R8 V10 to ourselves for three days

Ford EcoSport India review, test drive

It has easily been the most anticipated new launch of 2013, and after an unduly long 18-month gestation period the India-spec Ford EcoSport is finally here.  One reason for the delay is that Ford has been pursuing a very aggressive localisation programme for the car, and as a result

Mahindra Thar (Fourth report)

It's nice to have factory approved, off-the-shelf mods for your car. That way, there are no warranty issues. MH-01-BB-8861 now has a Bushranger DS-9.5TH winch, a snorkel kit, rock slider running boards, flared fenders, headlamp protectors, a rear towing eye and a new rear bumper from the Mahindra customisation catalogue.

Maruti Swift Dzire (Final report)

It’s with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to one of the more popular cars in our garage. During the Swift Dzire’s 10-month tenure with us, it’s been called on to be the reliable and efficient backup car, it’s been driven to Aamby Valley for shoots, it’s had its clutch well and truly tested in the incessant

Tata Nano LX 2012 (Third Report)

I’m constantly asked why I prefer driving our long-term Nano, especially since there’s a line-up of cars in the office garage to choose from. It’s not the tiny footprint that appeals to me the most, neither is it the orange paint that manages to draw countless eyeballs while on the move.

Jeep Wrangler review, test drive

The trail is vertical enough to get my heart thumping softly. The elevation is serious, the incline steep and then, to compound matters, traction isn’t great either. It starts off shallow, but soon we are up against what looks like a wall, and then there’s no turning back.

F-Type: Jaguar's new alpha-bet

The much-awaited sports car, especially the V8 variant, promises to give the Porsches and the Ferraris a run for their money. Rachit Vats writes.

Hyundai Elantra (First Report)

It’s as low-slung as an Audi A7 and gets more oohs and aahs than many a Merc. Its build quality and fit and finish are so good that many refuse to believe this is a Hyundai. But a Hyundai it is, just one of the better ones. We were similarly impressed when we drove the Elantra

Fiat Punto (First Report)

It has long been said that Fiat makes some of the best-looking cars in the country, and the proof of that is here before our eyes. The moment the white Punto with red stripes entered our garage, it stood out from our jumble of regular long-term cars.

Maruti Alto 800 (First Report)

As things stand, If I was in the market for a small car, I’d be a lot more comfortable putting my money down on a second-hand premium hatchback rather than settling for a new budget small car. My reasoning is simple. While it may have its obvious downsides, especially in terms of having quite a few kilometres

BMW 7-series facelift review, test drive

It may not look very different from the old car, but trust us, there’s more to the updated 7-series than meets the eye. BMW has worked on making its luxury yacht more efficient, more powerful and more comfortable. Yes, that’s possible.

Mahindra Thar (Third report)

It's nice to have factory approved, off-the-shelf mods for your car. That way, there are no warranty issues. MH-01-BB-8861 now has a Bushranger DS-9.5TH winch, a snorkel kit, rock slider running boards, flared fenders, headlamp protectors, a rear towing eye and a new rear bumper from
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