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    Mar 25, 2025 11:13:00 AM

    Tata Hexa's ‘lighting and moving’ launched at...

    seven-seat crossover now gets new exterior paint options and a new 7.0-inch infotainment system on higher-spec variants.

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    Jul 16, 2020 10:05:00 AM

    Maruti Suzuki finally discontinues Gypsy

    Production of Gypsy has stopped. Maruti Suzuki dealers have been informed not to accept any new bookings.

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    Jul 15, 2020 10:05:00 AM

    Toyota Innova Crysta G Plus priced from Rs 15.57 lakh

    A factory-fitted CNG kit is expected to be offered in the upcoming Brezza, and the price could be announced by April ...

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    Mar 03, 2019 03:49:00 PM

    2020 Renault Duster spied for the first time

    2020 Renault Duster spied for the first time

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    Mar 01, 2019 07:00:00 AM

    Maruti Suzuki Wagon R EV likely to have 130km real-world ...

    All-electric Wagon R promises to go farther than existing Indian EVs but will be pitched as a city vehicle only.

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    Feb 28, 2019 03:36:00 PM

    Tata H7X likely to feature rotary gear selector, electron...

    Tata Motors’ latest teaser image shows a Jaguar Land Rover-like rotary gear selector; the image is understood t...

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    Feb 27, 2019 11:31:00 AM

    Refreshed Maruti Suzuki Ignis launched at Rs 4.79 lakh

    Updated Maruti Suzuki Ignis gets more safety features and roof rails; available in one engine and two gearbox options.

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    Feb 27, 2019 10:11:00 AM

    7-seat Tata Harrier (H7X) teased ahead of Geneva unveil

    New flagship SUV from Tata will sit above the five-seat Harrier; launch late 2019.

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    Feb 26, 2019 03:05:00 PM

    Skoda Kamiq SUV revealed ahead of Geneva debut

    The Kamiq is Skoda’s smallest SUV; hints at midsize SUV for India.

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    Dec 10, 2018 06:00:00 AM

    2018 Tata Tigor AMT long term review, second report

    A routine service gets our long-term Tigor performing better than before.

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    Sep 18, 2018 08:00:00 AM

    2018 Tata Tigor AMT long term review, first report

    It’s stylish, it’s practical and it’s a petrol-AMT. We are off to a good start.

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    Aug 29, 2018 09:00:00 AM

    2017 Renault Kwid long term review, final report

    The Kwid leaves our fleet after serving us well for 18 months.

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    Mar 19, 2018 06:00:00 AM

    2017 Renault Kwid long term review, third report

    It’s an efficient and practical city commuter, but some flaws have begun to surface.

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    Oct 09, 2017 10:56:00 AM

    2017 Tata Tigor long term review, first report

    Spacious, practical and quite obviously gorgeous, the Tigor has enough to make you sit up and take notice.

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    Sep 22, 2017 09:35:00 AM

    2017 Tata Tiago long term review, final report

    This honest hatchback from Tata will have us remembering it fondly.

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    Jul 10, 2017 08:00:00 AM

    2017 Maruti Ignis long term review, first report

    The newest hatchback in our fleet is a bright young thing.

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    Jun 27, 2017 07:00:00 AM

    2016 Tata Tiago long term review, third report

    First impressions are said to matter the most. If so, then the Tiago and I are off to a good start.

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    May 03, 2017 07:00:00 AM

    2017 Renault Kwid 1.0 long term review, first report

    Another Kwid joins our fleet, but this time it’s the more powerful one.

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    May 28, 2018 06:04:00 PM

    Behind the scenes: Unsung heroes of the airport

    While we drool over the latest aeroplanes at airports, there are high-tech wheels scurrying around and keeping everyt...

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    Apr 25, 2017 12:07:00 PM

    Flying on a 1940 Breitling DC-3 in India

    We get on board the iconic Breitling DC-3 airplane which has embarked on a world tour.

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    Feb 07, 2017 11:11:00 AM

    Off-roading with the Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee

    ​​We experience the Jeep Wrangler and the Grand Cherokee’s off-road capabilities on a specially des...

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    Aug 23, 2015 08:00:00 AM

    Tomorrow's tech today

    Bosch believes that hard-core autonomous tech can find its way into the mass market in the near future. Akbar Merchan...

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    Should FCA discontinue the Fiat brand?

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