2017 Kia Rio hatchback- A taste of things to come

What is it? Kia is coming to India and it will make its arrival here in a big way. The South Korean automaker is investing 1.1 billion USD for a new facility in Andhra Pradesh and out of its doors will roll out the production version of the SP SUV...

Sep 10, 2025

Tata Nexon AMT First Drive Review

What is it? Why will I buy it? For its design, build-quality, the convenience of an automatic Why will I avoid it? Interior plastic quality and some niggling issues inside the cabin What is it? This is the much-awaited automatic version of the Nexon. Tata has equipped both the petrol...

Sep 10, 2025

Tata Tigor AMT First Drive Review

What is it? Why I would buy it: For its reasonable pricing, spacious rear seat, automatic convenience   Why I would avoid it: AMT box is a little jerky at low speeds, few essential features missing  The Tigor AMT is Tata’s latest proposal to take a more substantial slice of the...

Sep 10, 2025

2018 Honda Amaze Diesel First Drive Review

What is it?   Why I would buy it: Better NVH characteristics, all-new looks, fresh interior design, additional features, easy to drive (CVT)   Why I would avoid it: If you are looking for comfortable rear seating for three, cramped rear headroom   Honda is ready to induct its all-new Amaze...

Sep 10, 2025

2018 Honda Amaze Petrol First Drive Review

What is it? Why I would buy it: Upmarket looks, fresh cabin styling, more feature-ridden, easy of driving (CVT), solid warranty Why I would avoid it: Petrol engine does not sound refined, rear headroom cramped for tall occupants, if seating three at the rear is important to you   When...

Sep 10, 2025

Mercedes-Benz E63 S AMG: First look review

What is it?Superman as Clark Kent. Because at first glance, the Mercedes-Benz E63 S AMG is all E-Class. Look closer and the chiselled body reveals itself – the large air-dam upfront with a splitter, the breathing vents on the muscular fenders and the massive 20-inch alloy wheels with the choicest...

Sep 10, 2025

2018 Audi RS5 Coupe First Drive Review

What is it? Why I would buy it: Everyday usability, stonking engine, beautiful exterior, ego warmer Why I would avoid it: Not as exciting as its rear-wheel drive rivals A few days ago, a spanking red Audi RS5 waited for me in our CarWale parking, longing to be reviewed. Despite...

Sep 10, 2025

Toyota Yaris VX AT vs Honda City ZX AT

Introduction They may no longer be as affordable as they used to be, however, the C-segment sedans are still synonymous with aspiration and desire. They are a bona fide reflection of one’s success and achievement, especially for a compact car owner upgrading to one. For a few years now, the...

Sep 10, 2025

Audi Q5 35TDI Vs Volvo XC60

Introduction After spending a day with the XC60 back in December 2017, it was evident that finding flaws in this highly accomplished Volvo was a task in itself. But soon after Volvo launched its XC60 in December, Audi was quick to respond with its new Q5 in January 2018. While...

Sep 10, 2025

Ford EcoSport S First Drive Review

What is it? Why I would buy it: Striking looks, Feature-rich cabin, Steering feel and body control  Why I would avoid it:  Narrow cabin, Inconsistent cabin plastics, More expensive than its rivals    The new Ford EcoSport has made a big splash in the compact SUV space, partly thanks to...

Sep 10, 2025

Five labours of the Maruti Suzuki Swift

Introduction Back in May 2005, Maruti Suzuki launched the Swift hatchback in India, and the rest, as they say, is history. The Swift was the game changer in our thriving car market back then. It looked quirky and showed us that a hatchback can be practical and fun at the...

Sep 10, 2025

Maruti Suzuki Swift ZDi AGS Long Term Review Report 2

Long Term Report 2  Pros: Good ergonomics, qualityCons: lack of touchscreen systemIt’s already been two months since one of India’s most popular hatchbacks entered our long term garage. Yes, we are talking about the Swift and in our case, we have been driving the ZDi AGS powered model. In our...

Sep 10, 2025

2018 Hyundai Creta Diesel First Drive Review

What is it? Why I would buy one? Easy to drive, proven, feature-rich Why I would avoid one? Not exciting enough, could do with better plastic quality What is it? This is the 2018 Hyundai Creta. And it seems to be a Botoxed version of its predecessor. Face work really,...

Sep 10, 2025

2018 Volvo XC40 First Drive Review

What is it? Why I would buy it - For its long list of equipment and safety features, Striking looks  Why I would avoid it -  Narrow cabin makes it a strict four-seater, Only one top-spec trim to be offered  The 2018 Volvo XC40 has finally arrived. So what? It’s...

Sep 10, 2025

Audi Q7 40TFSI Petrol First Drive Review

What is it? Why I would buy it: Petrol engine refinement, spacious and thoroughly modern cabin, light controls and commanding view makes driving this large SUV easy, decent boot space, superb Bose music player Why I would avoid it: More low-end torque would have been welcome, engine gets noisy when...

Sep 10, 2025