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    Shapur Kotwal

    Autocar India

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    Background

    Deputy editor at Autocar India.

    Shapur is at the forefront of the magazine's extensive road testing activities and oversees the test instrumentation and data acquisition. Shapur has possibly the most experience among all road testers in the country.

    Stories By Shapur Kotwal

    Feb 14, 2019 10:01:00 AM

    Ford’s new, made-for-India SUV coming end-2020

    Based on the new-gen Mahindra XUV500, the SUV will offer good value and Ford’s driving DNA.

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    Jan 03, 2019 04:14:00 PM

    All-new Maruti Suzuki Wagon R ready for launch

    The new Maruti Suzuki Wagon R to get the option of a four-cylinder engine; will come with an updated interior and ext...

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    Jan 02, 2019 06:00:00 AM

    VW MEB platform: The future of the car

    Volkswagen’s MEB, the world’s first dedicated modular electric car platform, is rapidly taking shape. And...

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    Dec 29, 2018 06:00:00 AM

    The Long Drive Home by Rishad Mehta: Book review

    Autocar India’s definition of a long drive is quite different but this 20,000km one, narrated by one of our ow...

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    Nov 05, 2018 11:50:00 AM

    2019 Tata Harrier: A close look

    We inspect the H5X-Concept-derived Tata Harrier SUV and see what it's made of.

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    Oct 07, 2018 06:00:00 AM

    Aston Martin Valkyrie: An in-depth look

    Aston Martin and Red Bull’s Valkyrie pushes the boundaries back so firmly, there clearly has never been anythin...

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    Aug 27, 2018 06:00:00 AM

    New Maruti Suzuki Ertiga: A close look

    Maruti Suzuki's all-new seven-seater that's larger, more premium and gets a more powerful petrol engine.

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    Jul 09, 2018 12:13:00 PM

    New Honda CR-V to get 120hp diesel engine

    India-spec Honda CR-V diesel to come with a single-turbo 120hp engine instead of twin-turbo 160hp variant. Expected t...

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    Jul 07, 2018 06:00:00 AM

    Next-gen Skoda Rapid, VW Vento coming in 2021

    All-new Skoda Rapid and Volkswagen Vento to be manufactured in India from 2021; to be built on localised MQB A0 IN pl...

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    Feb 11, 2019 07:00:00 AM

    2019 BMW X4 India review, test drive

    Half four-door coupe, half SUV, the X4 follows in the footsteps of its illustrious elder sister, the X6. But how good...

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    Jan 31, 2019 08:00:00 AM

    New 2019 Maruti Suzuki Wagon R review, test drive

    We got a chance to drive the Indian carmaker’s new-generation tall-boy hatchback for ourselves. Here’s wh...

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    Jan 28, 2019 10:33:00 AM

    2019 BMW X4 video review

    We've driven cars off showroom floors, off motor show floors, but for the first time we're driving one off the produc...

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    Jan 19, 2019 02:56:00 PM

    Maserati Levante Trofeo video review

    Maserati's first SUV, the Levante now gets this more focused Trofeo variant, which packs a 590hp twin-turbo V8 borrow...

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    Jan 18, 2019 07:00:00 AM

    Maserati Levante Trofeo review, test drive

    Maserati’s new Levante Trofeo has a new 590hp Ferrari-based, twin-turbo V8, a new hardcore ‘Corsa’ ...

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    Dec 29, 2018 11:38:00 AM

    2019 BMW 3 Series video review

    The BMW 3-series will finally be replaced by an all-new model in 2019, and we went to Faro, Portugal to drive it.

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    Dec 15, 2018 08:00:00 AM

    New Toyota Camry Hybrid review, test drive

    Toyota will launch the all-new Camry Hybrid in January. We go down to Thailand to get a first drive of the tech marve...

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    Dec 12, 2018 02:50:00 PM

    2019 BMW 3-series review, test drive

    The new BMW 3-series will come to India in July. We drive it first to see how the C-Class rival stacks up.

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    Dec 12, 2018 12:37:00 AM

    Nissan Kicks video review

    We head to the Rann of Kutch to sample the Nissan Kicks and tell you if it's a worthy rival to the Renault Captur and...

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    Dec 31, 2018 07:00:00 AM

    Celebrating 100 years of Bentley

    Bentley will turn 100 in 2019 and so, to celebrate, we take a drive from the factory in Crewe down to some of the bes...

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    Oct 11, 2018 04:27:00 PM

    Santro: The Car That Built A Company book review

    One of the most incredible success stories of our time, told by the man who sat in the driver’s seat. We review...

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    Oct 06, 2018 08:00:00 AM

    Autocar track day: India's best driver's cars 2018

    15 of the best driver’s cars in India on India’s best track with India’s best driver.

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    Aug 09, 2018 03:52:00 PM

    Ponytale: 3 iconic Ford Mustangs driven

    Ford’s iconic Mustang has gone through several changes since its launch in 1964. The current sixth-gen car, how...

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    Jun 29, 2018 06:00:00 AM

    2018 MG Live classic car meet

    With the Shanghai Automotive-owned MG set to make an entry into the Indian car market next year, we take a look at it...

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    Jun 22, 2018 01:25:00 PM

    Dune-bashing in Jaisalmer with two 6x6s

    Just how good is a 6x6? We take a pair of 6x6s from opposite ends of the spectrum to the dunes of Sam in Jaisalmer.

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    Jun 09, 2018 07:00:00 AM

    70 years of Land Rover: Some like it rough

    To celebrate 70 years of Land Rover, we take a Lightweight, based on a Series IIA, and the new Discovery for a bit of...

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    May 31, 2018 11:10:00 AM

    Light and Agile: MGB vs DH 82 Tiger Moth

    The Indian Air Force resurrected its charming old DH 82 Tiger Moth. We took along a classic MGB, just to say hello.

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    Mar 15, 2018 05:51:00 PM

    The S-uper Class: Five generations of the Mercedes S-class

    Mercedes has a difficult reputation to keep. Every new S-class it makes must be the best car in the world. It’s...

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    Feb 09, 2019 08:00:00 AM

    A new world order?

    Shapur talks about how the advent of electric cars will affect the Indian market and major carmakers worldwide.

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    Jan 04, 2019 06:00:00 AM

    Rock and roll

    Shapur talks about how SUVs are susceptible to rolling over.

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    Dec 02, 2018 08:00:00 AM

    Is downsizing dead?

    Shapur talks about the downsides of the downsizing trend on engines for India.

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    May 13, 2018 05:00:00 AM

    A slow death

    Shapur talks about new speed limits for taxis and cars.

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    Jan 23, 2018 06:00:00 AM

    A question of sport

    Shapur Kotwal talks about how the Swift Sport would take things to the next level for Maruti Suzuki.

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    Oct 31, 2017 04:38:00 PM

    Dirty Electric

    With electrics, we will just be replacing diesel with coal. Crazy!

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    May 25, 2017 11:09:00 AM

    Short Circuit

    India's target of having an all-electric car fleet by 2030 is just pure fantasy.

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    Apr 08, 2017 09:00:00 AM

    Yellow fever

    Shapur Kotwal narrates an 'adventurous' tale about his ride with a cab aggregator and lives to tell about the driver&...

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    Feb 21, 2017 12:40:00 PM

    Micra management

    Is Nissan taking the right decision by not bringing the all-new Micra to India?

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