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For $4,995, This 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park Is Long, But Not Long In The Tooth

For $4,995, This 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis Colony Park Is Long, But Not Long In The Tooth

For $11,995, Would You Ring In The New Year With This 2004 BMW R1150RT and Hannigan Sidecar?

For $11,995, Would You Ring In The New Year With This 2004 BMW R1150RT and Hannigan Sidecar?

For $5,400, Could This 1975 Moto Guzzi 850-T Mean V Is For Victory?

For $5,400, Could This 1975 Moto Guzzi 850-T Mean V Is For Victory?

What Do You Want To Know About The 2016 Scion iA?

What Do You Want To Know About The 2016 Scion iA?

For $29,000, Will This 1974 Porsche 914 Bumblebee Start A Buzz?

For $29,000, Will This 1974 Porsche 914 Bumblebee Start A Buzz?

Every Single Vehicle We Reviewed In 2015

This past year it felt like we drove damn near everything. From Subaru rally cars to the Bentley Mulsanne Speed. From a Power Wheels to a McLaren 650S. From an Audi TT, to an Audi TT, to an Audi TT a third time, because sometimes we all disagree and everyone...

Would You Go $9,800 For This Widebody, Subaru-Powered 1972 Porsche 914?

The styling of Porsche’s 914 was kind of frumpy, and the four cylinder editions were far from fast. Today’s custom 914 however is neither frumpy nor far from fast, but will its price have you saying eff that? There is something to be said for German engineering, and that something...

The Worst Cars (And Trucks, And Bikes, And Other Crap) We Drove In 2015

It was easy for us to name . Picking the worst ones, believe it or not, was a lot harder. We live in a great time to be driving cars. The sentiment that “there are no bad cars anymore” probably isn’t entirely true, but it is true that the real...

For $3,000, This 1993 VW Eurovan Could Be Your Martini With A Twist

Not everyone looks good in bathing attire and not all cars or trucks look good in racing attire. You’ll have to decide if today’s Eurovan is the exception, and if its price and Martini looks leave you either shaken or stirred. Man, five-grand sure is a lot to spend on...

The 2015 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Is Perfect Except For Three Things

Some things bear repeating. For instance, I tend to harp on about how value trumps price and that you shouldn’t ever settle for the mundane just because it’s technically the safer choice. As if to prove my point, the automotive gods at Mercedes-Benz have created the : the world’s most...

For $6,000, This M50-Equipped 1985 318i Takes A Stance

At what point is it safe to make someone else’s project your own project? Ever? Today’s 318 looks to be a work in progress, but will its price make you want to go back to the start? The teeth gnashing and pearl clutching that accompanied the discussion on yesterday’s proved...

Automotive news

Kia Seltos ARAI mileage figures revealed for all powertrains

Kia Seltos ARAI mileage figures revealed for all powertrains"

Launched in India on 21 July at Rs 10.89 lakhAvailable with three powertrain optionsARAI mileageWe have covered just about everything you would need on the recently launched Kia Seltos facelift that was launched in India with a starting price of Rs 10.89 lakh (ex-showroom). From a list of what else...

Lexus looking at entering the pre-owned car business next year

Lexus looking at entering the pre-owned car business next year"

Officially began sales in India in 2017Local assembly of ES300h since 2021Pre-owned business plansLexus is currently looking at a plan to enter the pre-owned car business in 2024. The automaker currently has 23 outlets in various capacities across the country and aims to build on this network by adding the...

Maruti Baleno waiting period comes down to up to 3 weeks

Maruti Baleno waiting period comes down to up to 3 weeks"

- Prices in India start from Rs. 6.61 lakh (ex-showroom) - Also offered in a CNG variant Maruti Suzuki’s premium hatchback, the Baleno, was launched in India in February 2022. Soon after its launch, the automaker revealed that the car had accumulated over 25,000 bookings since its commencement. Notably, the Baleno can...

Mahindra inaugurates a new facility in Thane

Mahindra inaugurates a new facility in Thane"

- Run and managed by Arnav Automobiles- Caters to sales and service requirements One of India’s leading SUV manufacturers, Mahindra and Mahindra, has inaugurated a new facility in Thane. The state-of-the-art dealership is spread across three acres and is run and managed by Arnav Automobiles. This facility will cater the sales...

4 reasons why we think Toyota should bring the Rumion in India

4 reasons why we think Toyota should bring the Rumion in India"

Currently on sale in South AfricaPowered by a 1.5-litre K-series engineThe cross-badging saga continuesThe cross-badging saga for Toyota and Maruti is expected to take a new turn later this year with the possible arrival of the Rumion MPV. It is a rebadged version of the very successful Maruti Ertiga MPV...

Kia Seltos Turbo 1.5 vs 1.4: Which has more mileage?

Kia Seltos Turbo 1.5 vs 1.4: Which has more mileage?"

- Kia Seltos facelift mileage figures revealed- Mileage of the new turbo-petrol 1.5 is better than the older 1.4Kia Seltos Turbo 1.5 vs 1.4 engine specificationsIn the 2023 Kia Seltos Turbo, the 1.5-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine makes 158bhp at 5,500rpm and 253Nm of torque between 1,500-3,500rpm. On the other hand,...

Honda Elevate official launch timeline revealed

Honda Elevate official launch timeline revealed"

- Honda Elevate gets a sole petrol engine- Fuel efficiency figures revealed ahead of launchThe Elevate is a very crucial launch for the Japanese automaker in the Indian market. It was unveiled on 6 June, 2023, and the launch is scheduled for the first week of September, followed by the...

Mercedes-Benz working on a new entry-level car; Concept teased

Mercedes-Benz working on a new entry-level car; Concept teased"

- Concept to be shown at IAA auto show - EQA, EQB and EQV to be also shown Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will reveal a new concept at the 2023 IAA Mobility auto show in Munich, Germany. The highlight of this year’s show will be a concept of a future offering...

Kia Seltos Turbo 1.5 vs 1.4: performance figures revealed

Kia Seltos Turbo 1.5 vs 1.4: performance figures revealed"

- 2023 Kia Seltos gets a new 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine- Fares better than the older 1.4-litre turbo-petrolKia Seltos Turbo 1.5 vs 1.4 technical specificationsThe facelifted Kia Seltos comes powered by 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engine options. However, we will be focusing on the new 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine here. It...

Volkswagen India opens three new touchpoints in Delhi NCR

Volkswagen India opens three new touchpoints in Delhi NCR"

Volkswagen currently has three models on saleThe brand is present in 129 citiesVolkswagen India has inaugurated three new sales touchpoints in Delhi. The outlets are located in Dwarka, Paschim Vihar, and Gurugram. With this, the automaker currently has 12 sales and eight service touchpoints across Delhi NCR. Volkswagen is aggressively...

Ford Freestyle 1.2 petrol Titanium+ MT Long Term Report: Introduction

Ford Freestyle 1.2 petrol Titanium+ MT Long Term Report: Introduction

Welcome backAnother year, another Ford in the CarWale long term garage, what fun! The Freestyle was launched in 2018 and is Ford’s answer to a growing demand for the SUV body style, but in a part of the market where hatchbacks rule the roost. It certainly has the looks and...

BS6 Skoda Rapid Review: Pros and Cons

BS6 Skoda Rapid Review: Pros and Cons

IntroductionWhat we have here is the BS6 Skoda Rapid. Currently, not the most popular body style, you’d agree, but the driving dynamics of this sedan have their charm. Something I’ve always appreciated through the years. But that aside, what’s really new in this car is what’s under that bonnet. An...

Renault Duster RXZ 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT First Drive Review

Renault Duster RXZ 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT First Drive Review

What is it?Why I would buy it?Peppy turbo petrol engine, Rides like a charm Why I would avoid it?Dated interiors and feature list The Renault Duster has been a familiar face in the Indian SUV market for nearly a decade now. In that time, there’s been a facelift, an AWD...

2020 Audi A8L First Drive Review

2020 Audi A8L First Drive Review

What is it?Why would I buy it?Top-notch tech, rear-seat comfort and relaxing massagesWhy would I avoid it?Low ground clearance, no diesel option, expensiveWhat is it?This is the Audi A8L, in which the L denotes a long wheelbase. It's the carmaker's flagship luxury sedan that was launched in India at the...

MG Hector Plus Diesel Manual First Drive Review

MG Hector Plus Diesel Manual First Drive Review

What is it?Why I would buy it?Feature list, second-row space, road presenceWhy I would avoid it?Heavy clutch, no diesel ATLast year MG arrived in India with a bang by launching the Hector SUV. It set a new benchmark in terms of features, space and technology. A year on, to expand...

Special reports

How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car

How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car

IntroductionWith a country obsessed with the fuel efficiency of their car, we surely are always on a lookout to extract that extra kilometre from every drop of fuel we feed our engines. But seldom do we realise, the fuel efficiency of any car is dependent on a plethora of factors....

Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car

Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car

Types of car loansCar loans can make buying that dream car, whether it be a necessity or for leisure, way simpler. Rather than paying up a rather large amount of money up front, which could take years of savings, car loans can help you get the car you want/dream immediately...

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricksYou have decided to buy a car and have come to the conclusion that you will need a car loan to do so. But the myriad of options are confusing and you have hit a roadblock. Here are some tips and...

How to drive a manual transmission car?

How to drive a manual transmission car?

IntroductionIndia has predominantly been a manual-car market, but with the influx of automatic transmissions, the 'art of driving a manual car' might be in jeopardy. Nonetheless, owning and driving a manual car is still a dream for many. However, it’s one thing to drive a car and another one to learn...

Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade

Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade

HighlightsThe CarTrade Group, India’s largest online automotive group, has raised Rs 325 crore from investors Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital Partners. It plans to use these funds for its expansion into the auto finance space and to invest into companies in the automotive space. Commenting on the fund raise, Mr....

Automobile information

Peugeot 208 Hybrid FE concept announced for Geneva

Peugeot 208 Hybrid FE concept announced for Geneva

Peugeot has joined forces with Total with the objective of improving vehicle energy performance by developing a gas concept car called the Peugeot 208 HYbrid FE that provides an enhanced driving experience with a significant reduction in CO2 emissions. The Peugeot 208 HYbrid FE will be showcased at the 2013...

Audi RS Q3 to debut at Geneva Motor Show

Audi RS Q3 to debut at Geneva Motor Show

The new high performance Audi RS Q3 will make its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show. The Audi RS Q3 is the first RS model to feature in the successful Q model line-up and is the fourth RS model released in 2013 alongside the RS 5 Cabriolet, RS 6 Avant...

McLaren P1 powertrain details revealed

McLaren P1 powertrain details revealed

McLaren has revealed powertrain details for its upcoming P1 supercar which will make its production debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show on 5 March. The P1 will be fitted with a hybrid powertrain that includes a mid-mounted 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine and an electric motor, emitting less...

Nissan LEAF smashes 50 000 global sales target

Nissan LEAF smashes 50 000 global sales target

The Nissan LEAF has broken a global sales milestone with 50 000 units sold worldwide, making it the best selling electric vehicle of all time since its introduction in December 2010. Nissan LEAF goes the distance Owners of the Nissan LEAF have travelled a total distance of 260-million kilometres...

New Bentley Flying Spur headed for 2013 Geneva Motor Show

New Bentley Flying Spur headed for 2013 Geneva Motor Show

The new Flying Spur, Bentley’s most powerful four-door model ever, will make its global debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show on 5 March. According to Bentley, the Flying Spur offers ‘a new blend of effortless driveability, exquisite luxury and craftsmanship’ and comes with state-of-the-art technology. “Bentley’s new Flying...

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