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2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost: First Impressions

The British marque has always represented perfection and the quintessence of the car in the collective imagination of the people. But is it still so? To find out, we tested its most recent offering for thousands of kilometres – the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost.

Toyota bZ4X Concept: Preview

A few months after Akio Toyoda criticised those who had advocated the rapid transition to electrification, Toyota unveiled its first battery-powered model – the bZ4X Concept. The ‘bZ’ stands for ‘beyond Zero’, the number ‘4’ indicates its medium size, and the ‘X’ stands for SUV.

Interview with Michael Cole, President & CEO – Hyundai Motor Europe

In a tête-à-tête, Michael Cole, the boss of Hyundai in Europe, explains the reasons for the different strategies adopted for EVs and confirms a zero-emission future for the sporty ‘N’ moniker.

Mercedes-Benz EQS & Audi A6 e-tron Concept: First Impressions

With its 700+km range, the Mercedes-Benz EQS has set the bar high for next-generation luxury EVs. Audi, meanwhile, has accepted Stuttgart’s challenge with its new PPE (Premium Platform Electric), which will form the base for the future A6 e-tron.

Indian auto industry & COVID-19 relief: A look at efforts & initiatives

While a lot of attention was given to the help arriving from foreign shores, the Indian automotive industry also did a significant amount of heavy lifting in providing COVID relief to people and, more importantly, assistance to the government and authorities in dealing with the crisis.

Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Review: First Ride

When the ‘More Roads to Harley-Davidson’ plan was announced in mid-2018, it was hard not to be baffled. While Harley’s CEO, who laid the original plan, has since been replaced and the program thoroughly reconsidered, one thing endured all this upheaval and persisted – the Pan America 1250.

F1 has beaten the pandemic – but at what cost?

It may not be entirely obvious at first sight, but the previous year has been a truly remarkable one for Formula 1. Because not only has F1 led the way in keeping the sport going during the global pandemic but it has also beaten all the previous records in relation to the number of races.

The pandemic has highlighted the incredible human spirit

Last year, during the onset of the pandemic, the industry turned its industrial might towards countering COVID-19. This time, it's put its money where its mouth is and set up oxygen plants and medical facilities – with market leader Maruti Suzuki leading the way.

Behavioural science, not rocket science, brings down road crashes and saves lives

Indian Government 2019 data shows that National and State highways contribute to over 60 per cent of the annual 150,000-plus road fatalities in India. And they account for only FIVE per cent of our total road network. Doesn’t it make sense then to pay attention to our highways?

2021 Skoda Octavia Review: First Drive

The Skoda Octavia has always been a formidable force in its class, but can its fourth-generation avatar transcend the segment and take the battle to more popular SUVs? We drive the 2021 Skoda Octavia to find out

Kia Sonet Long Term Reports

Some cars are memorable to drive and some leave you with memorable drives. The Kia Sonet falls in the latter category. I had such an amazing time with this workhorse. So many road trips, so many memories. It's gone now and I am absolutely going to miss it!

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Long Term Report

It’s been well over eight months now that I have been living with the Royal Enfield Meteor. It’s a shame, though, that it’s time to hand over the bike back to RE. This was, perhaps, the one RE motorcycle on which I have covered the most distance!

VOL 15 | ISSUE 8 | JUNE 2021

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