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Mahindra pitches SUVs for the world, all built on one ambitious base

Mahindra pitches SUVs for the world, all built on one ambitious base

Thereโ€™s something about seeing a concept car under the spotlights that no slide deck or PDF can ever capture. At Mahindraโ€™s big reveal in Mumbai, the air was thick with expectation โ€” not only because the company had promised โ€œa new era of SUVs,โ€ but because this was the first time we were going to see the NU_IQ platform made real. From the rugged Vision T to the edgy Vision SXT, Mahindraโ€™s concepts fuse classic SUV toughness with a futuristic twist. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement On paper, NU_IQ sounded ambitious: a modular base that could run petrol, diesel, hybrid…
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Yezdi Roadster 350 Alpha2: Specs, price and features explained

Yezdi Roadster 350 Alpha2: Specs, price and features explained

The Yezdi name is synonymous with Indiaโ€™s motorcycling heritage , but its recent comeback has been met with mixed results. While the revival stirred nostalgia, the brand has struggled to make the kind of impact its legacy deserved. With the launch of the 2025 Roadster, however, Yezdi is signalling its intent to shift gears and reassert itself in a highly competitive segment dominated by established names. The 350 Alpha2 engine delivers a smooth, punchy ride for city streets and highways alike | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The new Roadster builds on the brandโ€™s heritage while clearly appealing to modern sensibilities.…
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Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition: Limited-Run Electric SUV Inspired by The Dark Knight Trilogy

Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition: Limited-Run Electric SUV Inspired by The Dark Knight Trilogy

Limited to just 300 units, each SUV carries a numbered Batman Edition plaque. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Some cars make sense. A few make history. And then there are the rare ones that become legends the moment they are announced. The Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition belongs firmly in that last category โ€” an electric SUV created not just to take you places, but to immerse you in the world of one of the most iconic characters ever imagined . Teaming up with Warner Bros., Mahindra has managed to deliver the worldโ€™s first Batman-inspired SUV. This is no ordinary…
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All-Electric Volvo EX30 Review: Compact, clever, and confident

All-Electric Volvo EX30 Review: Compact, clever, and confident

Volvoโ€™s latest offering for India, the EX30, could well be its most significant yet. This all-electric SUV is compact, approachable, and carries the weight of expectation as the brand aims to capture a younger, more dynamic audience in the premium EV space. Though it is Volvoโ€™s smallest SUV, the EX30 manages to pack in enough character and capability to feel like a complete product, not a compromise. The EX30โ€™s upright tailgate and split tail-lamps give it a youthful, distinctive look from the rear. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Visually, the EX30 has a lot going for it. The upright stance,…
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Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupรฉ Launched in India: Price, performance and features

Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupรฉ Launched in India: Price, performance and features

Adaptive Dynamics: 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive, AMG RIDE CONTROL suspension and rear-axle steering for precision handling. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The latest arrival from Affalterbach has just touched down on Indian shores, aiming squarely at the sweet spot between style and speed. The Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 4MATIC+ Coupรฉ is the newest star in the brandโ€™s top-end performance portfolio โ€” a low-slung, two-door machine that looks just as comfortable parked outside a five-star hotel as it does carving through a series of switchbacks. Itโ€™s a car for those who live for the driving experience, yet refuse to compromise on luxury. Luxury…
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Jawa unveils Yezdi Roadster priced at โ‚น2.09 lakh

Jawa unveils Yezdi Roadster priced at โ‚น2.09 lakh

Jawa unveiled its Yezdi Roadster motorcycle at an ex-showroom price of โ‚น2.09 lakh in Delhi. The motorcycle is the 12th product across three brands. Of the five launches that were planned for fiscal 2026, four have already been done, said Anupam Thareja , co-founder of Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles. The 350 cc motorcycle is part of Jawa Yezdiโ€™s attempt to review premium legacy bike brands. The brand aims to set up 500 dealerships, 350 of them is set to open shortly. Speaking on tariffs, Mr. Thareja said that 5,000 units were stuck in customs as an outcome of the U.S. tariff…
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Triumph Thruxton 400 debuts in India:Retro Racer for the Modern Rider

Triumph Thruxton 400 debuts in India:Retro Racer for the Modern Rider

Triumph Thurxton 400 features a dedicated chassis, tuned 398 cc engine producing 42 PS, and premium details. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The revered Thruxton name returns to Triumphโ€™s portfolio with the launch of the all-new Thruxton 400, a motorcycle that brings classic cafรฉ racer styling to a new generation of riders. Making its global debut in India, this latest addition to Triumphโ€™s Modern Classic range, combines heritage design with contemporary engineering and performance. Cafรฉ racer stance with timeless lines | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Thruxton 400 draws (its) inspiration from the original Thruxton racers of the 1960s, yet…
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Blackout Mode: Nissan adds Kuro edition to the Magnite line-up

Blackout Mode: Nissan adds Kuro edition to the Magnite line-up

The Magnite Kuro Edition brings a bold, all-black aesthetic to Nissanโ€™s compact SUV | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Nissan has introduced the new Kuro Special Edition of the Magnite, bringing a distinctive character to its popular compact SUV. As the name suggests โ€” โ€œKuroโ€ being the Japanese word for black โ€” the edition is centred around a full-black aesthetic upgrade, aimed at buyers looking for a more premium and aggressive look. The cabin continues the blacked-out theme with a dark dashboard, piano black accents on the gear shift and steering, and black door trims and sun visors. | Photo Credit:…
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MG Cyberster brings eElectric drama to the road

MG Cyberster brings eElectric drama to the road

The MG Cyberster is more than just a car โ€” itโ€™s a statement. Not just from MG as a brand, but from the world of electric mobility at large. In a market where most EVs lean towards practicality and discretion, the Cyberster is a roadster that embraces flair, performance, and sheer presence. With its scissor doors, convertible roof, and futuristic cabin, itโ€™s unlike anything else on Indian roads right nowโ€”and perhaps thatโ€™s precisely the point. The Cybersterโ€™s dual-motor AWD layout delivers 510 PS and 725 Nm of torque, launching it from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds. |…
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We drive three Hondas through the Western Ghats in the monsoon. How do they fare?

We drive three Hondas through the Western Ghats in the monsoon. How do they fare?

The Western Ghats during the monsoon have little regard for plans. You might begin your day with clear skies and dry roads, only to be swallowed whole by fog and drizzle before lunch. Itโ€™s unpredictable, untamed โ€” and precisely why we were here. Hondaโ€™s Drive to Discover 13 wasnโ€™t about breaking speed records or ticking off tourist spots. It was about giving in to the road, letting the weather and terrain set the tone, and seeing how well three everyday Hondas โ€” the Elevate, City, and Amaze โ€” would rise to the challenge. Kochi to AthirappillyKochi is a great place…
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