2019 Jaguar XJ50 Special Edition First Drive Review

What is it?  There is something symbolic about driving the Jaguar XJ50 special edition. That’s not only because it marks 50 years of the XJ’s existence with the first XJ6 appearing way back in 1968, but also the fact that there is a sense of purity to this big luxury...

Sep 11, 2025

2019 Honda Civic Diesel Manual First Drive Review

What is it? Why I would buy it? Striking exterior design, long equipment list, ride quality  Why I would avoid it? Low seating makes it difficult to get in and out of, expensive diesel variant A few weeks ago, we reviewed the petrol version of the eighth generation of Honda...

Sep 11, 2025

BMW M5 First Drive Review

What is it? Except for the matte colour, the car you see on your screen might look like any other BMW 5-Series. But what lies under the chiseled bonnet gives this car the ability to give most supercars nightmares. Hail the sixth (F90) generation M5, which is faster than ever...

Sep 11, 2025

Top eight cars under Rs 16 lakhs with the best infotainment systems compared: Introduction

Introduction Touchscreen systems today have become a crucial element in the features list of most modern cars. Call it, if you will, entertainment, or just a way to make a cleaner appearance on the dashboard. Wait…This feels like Déjà vu. I feel like I have written this somewhere else before…Oh...

Sep 11, 2025

Top eight cars under Rs 16 lakhs with the best infotainment systems compared: Eighth to Fifth place

Introduction In our introductory story we told you why we are comparing touchscreen systems, how we’ve gone about doing it and finally the eight cars (and their touchscreen systems) that made it to our comparison list. Well, here are the touchscreen systems that made it to places 5, 6,7 and...

Sep 11, 2025

Top Eight cars under Rs 16 lakhs with the best infotainment systems compared: Fourth to First place

Introduction In any rankings list, regardless of the product in question, it is the top four slots which really matter. And it's no different for touchscreen infotainment systems. So without much ado, we shall reveal the cars (and their touchscreen systems) that managed to slot in from fourth to first...

Sep 11, 2025

Jeep Compass Limited Plus Petrol AT Long Term Review 2

Long Term Review 2 So Vikrant’s busy travelling schedule meant I got the keys to the Compass. A good looking SUV with an automatic transmission, I wasn’t complaining at all. Now me and Vikrant do the same 80km commute to and fro. So it was going to be interesting to...

Sep 11, 2025

2019 Ford Figo First Drive Review

What is it? Why I would buy it? Competitive pricing, great ride and handling balance, strong diesel engine  Why I would avoid it? Some important features are missing, interior quality could have been better The car you see on these pages is the midlife facelift of the Ford figo. Armed...

Sep 11, 2025

Honda Jazz VX Diesel Long Term Review: Introduction

Introduction Carmakers sometimes go to great lengths with facelifts; other times the changes are far more restrained. Honda India has gone for the latter method with the updated Jazz. That said, I was more than happy when I was given the keys to the diesel version of the Jazz. It’s...

Sep 11, 2025

Living with Hyundai Santro

Living with Hyundai Santro The Hyundai Santro needs no introduction. The iconic hatchback marked its return to the Indian car market last year after a long hiatus, this time as a successor to the i10 in Hyundai’s line-up. We have already done a comprehensive road test for the new Hyundai...

Sep 11, 2025

Renault Duster Petrol CVT Long Term Review 2

Renault Duster Petrol CVT Long Term Review 2 I have been using this petrol CVT Renault Duster for more than a month now. To take things further from the introduction of this SUV, let's address two important questions in this report. Has the petrol car burnt a hole in my...

Sep 11, 2025

Volvo XC40 R-Design vs BMW X1 M Sport

Introduction Not every luxury car buyer wants the cheapest option they can afford, and to find out which premium small SUV is worth putting big money on, we have brought together flagship versions of the Volvo XC40 and the BMW X1 for a conclusive shootout. Say hello to the XC40...

Sep 11, 2025

Living with the Skoda Kodiaq L&K TDI

Introduction This the Skoda Kodiaq. It’s a very large, very practical and in this case, a very brown SUV, on sale in India since 2017. It’s the first of Skoda’s new generation of SUVs that it has planned over the next few years not just for global markets but for...

Sep 11, 2025

Mercedes-Benz V-Class First Drive Review

What is it? There is usually an element of risk involved when a carmaker begins their new year with a truly unusual vehicle. But that’s exactly how Mercedes-Benz India kicked things off earlier this year when it launched a five-plus metre long luxury vehicle with individual seating and a starting...

Sep 11, 2025

2020 Kia Soul EV Drive Review

Introduction I haven’t driven a whole lot of electric cars in my life. But, the few that I have, have always been on top of their game. And expensive. And futuristic. No wonder I have never imagined owning one. The Kia Soul EV though, is different. It’s still on top...

Sep 11, 2025