New 2017 Ford EcoSport Road Test

Introduction The general consensus around the old Ford EcoSport has long been that it’s a tough looking but sparsely equipped compact SUV that’s expensive to maintain. Nonetheless, that simply isn’t the case anymore. To begin with, in the last few years Ford India has expanded its service and spares network...

Sep 10, 2025

Five labours of the Hyundai Creta

Introduction I stayed up until dawn waiting in excitement to commence our journey in the Hyundai Creta to the biennial automotive show, the Auto Expo, in Greater Noida. Introduced as an SUV for the new generation way back in 2015, the Creta has got a fair share of fan following....

Sep 10, 2025

Mahindra KUV100 NXT First Drive Review

What is it?Why should I buy it? For its SUVish looks, good interior space, and yet a compact footprint Why should I avoid it? It’s ergonomics are awry, lacks finesse and is uninteresting to drive What is it? The facelifted version of the Mahindra KUV100 that was first launched in...

Sep 10, 2025

Five labours of the Toyota Innova Touring Sport

Introduction There is something quite exceptional about the Toyota Innova as a product. It has been around for 13 years now and in that time, it has emerged as something that would not miss a step on the sales chart even if Toyota spun it off as a standalone product....

Sep 10, 2025

2018 Jaguar F-Pace First Drive Review

What is it? Why would I buy it? Strong road presence, Cheaper and better equipped than ever before. Why would I avoid it? In-car technology not as refined as the competition.  ' ‘Surprisingly good value’ is probably the best way to describe the 2018 Jaguar F-Pace, which is now locally...

Sep 10, 2025

Jaguar XE 20d Portfolio First Drive Review

What is it? Why I would buy it?Exclusivity of Jaguar badge, torquey diesel engine  Why I would avoid it?Insufficient space at the rear  It’s a diesel-powered version of Jaguar’s entry-level sedan. When the automaker had launched the car in 2016, it had been brought in with only petrol power and...

Sep 10, 2025

Honda City Automatic ZX CVT i-VTEC Long Term Report 2

Long Term Report 2 Pros: Visibility, light controls, quiet cabin, unobtrusive gearbox Cons: Poor multimedia UI, slow touchscreen  Time flies when you are having fun, they say. In my case – given that I have spent most of last month just commuting in the city – time also flies when...

Sep 10, 2025

BMW 330i GT M Sport First Drive Review

What is it? Why would I buy it?  Explosive straight line performance, Comfortable rear seat Why would I avoid it? Soft suspension plays spoilsport at times, Priced too close to the bigger, more advanced 5 Series The BMW 330i GT has always had two key qualities linked to it –...

Sep 10, 2025

Hyundai Verna 1.6 Petrol Long Term Report 2

Long Term Report 2In this month’s report, it’s all about the Verna’s impressive multimedia display and audio system. Anyone who knows me well would tell you that I am a sucker for in-car entertainment. As someone who would much rather take a highly configurable display with a good sounding audio...

Sep 10, 2025

2017 Volkswagen Passat Road Test

Introduction Admirers and users fondly remember the earlier generations of the Volkswagen Passat. Especially to some of us testers who had the privilege of using it as a long-term in the fleet. We agree it didn’t set the sales charts on fire (thanks to the booming SUV segment), but as...

Sep 10, 2025

2018 Hyundai Elite i20 First Drive Review

What is it? Why would I buy it? Great all-rounder, Well put together cabin with plenty of features  Why would I avoid it? Steering lacks feedback, Suspension is still a little too soft for spirited driving Seeing the 2018 Hyundai Elite i20 under the new car reviews section, you might...

Sep 10, 2025

2018 Range Rover Velar P250 SE First Drive Review

What is it? Why would I buy it? Design, Comfort, Easy of driving Why would I avoid it? Hard plastic at places, low boot space height Meet the Velar. It might be based on the same platform as the Jaguar F-Pace, but its design is unmistakably Range Rover. And it's...

Sep 10, 2025

2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class First Drive Review

What is it?  Why would I buy it?Technology, rear seat luxury and to make a statementWhy would I avoid it?Ground clearance, the Maybach feels more special. The art of making consistently brilliant cars is a difficult one and no one does it better than Mercedes-Benz, particularly with the S-Class which...

Sep 10, 2025

2018 Jaguar F-Type SVR First Drive Review

What is it? Why would I buy it? Powerful engine, thunderous sound track, comfortable and looks great. Why would I avoid it? Will be expensive and doesn't feel as special as a Porsche 911 or even an Audi R8 What is it? The SVR is a faster, louder and a...

Sep 10, 2025

2018 Hyundai Verna 1.6 Petrol Long Term Report 3

Long Term Report 3 Pros: Upmarket looks, plenty of unique features. Cons: Misses out on equipment that cheaper Hyundai models come with. If there is one takeaway from my time so far with our long term Hyundai Verna, it’s that C segment sedans have become tremendously refined and grown up. The Verna...

Sep 10, 2025