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Here Are All The Things That The Hyundai Alcazar Does Better Than The Creta
The Hyundai Creta could be called the undisputed king of the mid-size SUV segment. After all, the SUV is topping the sales charts and it also holds the title of the best selling SUV in India according to Hyundai. Though the Creta might not get any heat from its competitors, its own sibling Alcazar might steal from sales from it due to the added practicality and the minimal price difference. The Alcazar does pack in some additions over Creta which Read More...
World Motorcycle Day 2021: Motorcycles That Revolutionized Indian Motorcycling Scenario
For us motorcyclists, motorcycles aren’t just a piece of machinery. They are so much more than that. They are the embodiment of freedom for us, an escape if you will. They take us to uncharted territories and can double up as a worthy companion on our grocery runs as well. Be it the adrenaline rush that you feel after slaying a corner or the sense of freedom that enslaves our mind after witnessing breathtaking scenery, motorcycles are a part of Read More...
Yamaha FZ-X vs XSR 155: How Different Are They?
Retro styled motorcycles are making a comeback in the market and this is evident by the recent launches of these motorcycles. The latest entrant is the Yamaha FX-Z which is derived from the FZ stable. Yamaha already has the retro-styled XSR 155 which is sold abroad but they chose to develop and sell the FX-Z here. They both might seem similar but there’s a lot more to it which sets them apart. Here are some of the key characteristics which Read More...
D-Segment Sedan Vs SUV Debate – The Curious Case Of Skoda Octavia
SUVs have taken the market by storm and are dominating the sales charts every month with the recent instance being of the Hyundai Creta grabbing the number one spot for the month of May 2021. However, this begs the question whether other body styles are still relevant, particularly sedans. The newest sedan on the block is the Skoda Octavia which was launched at a rather premium price of 25.99 lakhs. With Octavia being one of the two D segment sedans Read More...
Mahindra XUV900 – What Can We Expect?
Let us take a trip down memory lane. Back in 2016, Mahindra showcased the Aero concept at the Auto Expo and it instantly became a hot topic in the Indian automotive scenario. This was probably the first time that an Indian manufacturer tried its hands at designing a SUV Coupe, albeit in concept form but it was still laudable. Fast forward to 2021 and we believe that the Aero concept could turn into a thing of reality in the form Read More...
Here’s What We Can Expect From The Next-Gen Mahindra XUV500 (V201)
It has been 10 years since Mahindra first launched the XUV500 in our market and the SUV has proven its might over and over again. When it was first launched, it delivered punches well above its weight. It is now being reported that Mahindra could soon discontinue the existing XUV500 to make way for the upcoming XUV700. The XUV500 is expected to make a comeback sometime around 2023-2024 because obviously, the homegrown carmaker cannot just drop such an important moniker Read More...
Watch: This Battle Between Porsche 911 GT3 RS And Kawasaki ZX-10R At The Nurburgring Is An Absolute Treat For Track Junkies
As an avid motorsport enthusiast, there is nothing more thrilling than watching two competitors going head to head on a racetrack. Even in MotoGP races, it becomes rather boring when the leading racer starts drifting away from the rest of the pack, setting the pace for other competitors. We crave action and that is the reason why we have assembled here today. Watch video A YouTuber who also likes to take his Porsche 911 GT3 RS to the track, recently Read More...
Hear Gordon Murray’s T.50 Supercar Scream Till Its 12,100 RPM Redline!
Before getting down to the business, let us first take a trip down memory lane. Last year, Professor Gordon Murray who designed the iconic McLaren F1 and the radical Brabham BT55 Formula One car, came up with the T.50 – a supercar that improved upon the charming brilliance of the McLaren F1. There are a lot of things that make the T.50 special and stand out amidst the sea of modern-day supercars. For instance, it is powered by a 3.9-litre Read More...
20% Ethanol Blended Fuel By 2023 – How Does It Affect You?
The idea of usage of ethanol-blended petrol is not new in India. The government had set a target of implementing 10% ethanol-blending petrol by the end of 2022 and 20% ethanol-blending fuel by 2030. However, as per a recent notification, the target has been advanced to 2023. Currently, the fuel sold in India has approx. 7% ethanol-blending. More Details To reduce the dependency on costly fuel imports, India wants to achieve 20% ethanol-blending in fuel sold across the country by Read More...