The Kia Syros isn’t here to fit in. It’s here to make sense. Some cars arrive with clarity. You know exactly what they are, who they’re for, and where they sit. And then there are cars like the Kia Syros, cars that don’t immediately explain themselves. They raise questions instead. Why does it exist when… Continue reading Kia Syros road test review: Comfort-focused compact SUV with premium features & practical space
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2026 Skoda Kushaq Facelift first drive review : Refreshingly Same
The Skoda Kushaq facelift gets some new features on the inside, but the dynamic package, thankfully, remains the same, with the addition of an 8-speed auto. There is something quietly admirable about a car that refuses to change its character just because the market has moved on. When Skoda launched the Kushaq in 2021, it… Continue reading 2026 Skoda Kushaq Facelift first drive review : Refreshingly Same
2026 Tata Punch.ev Facelift first drive impressions: ALL THAT MATTERS
The Tata Punch EV gets a facelift, but unlike in most such facelifts, Tata has listened to its consumers to make the changes that really matter. Kochi is a city that exists in a state of beautiful, humid suspension. Between the ancient spice warehouses of Mattancherry and the gleaming IT hubs of Kakkanad, there is… Continue reading 2026 Tata Punch.ev Facelift first drive impressions: ALL THAT MATTERS
Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella first drive review: A much better face for the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara
The automotive world often views rebadged vehicles with a certain level of skepticism. It is easy to see why. When two cars share a chassis, a motor, and a majority of their body panels, the distinct personality of the secondary brand can sometimes feel like an afterthought. The Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella seeks to challenge… Continue reading Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella first drive review: A much better face for the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara
2026 Tata Punch First Drive Review: More Than Meets The Eye
The year was 2021. The world had largely ground to a halt, wrapped in the uncertainty of a global pandemic. Social distancing was the vernacular of the day, and the automotive industry was navigating one of its quietest periods in history. Amidst this silence, Tata Motors launched a vehicle that seemed to puff out its… Continue reading 2026 Tata Punch First Drive Review: More Than Meets The Eye
Silent achiever: Living with the MG Windsor EV
The electric car conversation in India has often revolved around two extremes: aspirational, expensive crossovers like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or BYD Atto 3 on one end, and compact, affordable urban EVs like the Tata Nexon EV or Tiago EV on the other. Sitting right in the middle of that spectrum is the MG Windsor… Continue reading Silent achiever: Living with the MG Windsor EV
Mercedes-Benz E 220d: The lone ranger of luxury diesels
It has been years since a diesel sedan last tried to hold its ground in the luxury segment. The arrival of the Mercedes-Benz E 220d changes that silence, not because it seeks to dominate rivals, but because there are none left to challenge it. In a segment that has quietly turned its back on diesel,… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz E 220d: The lone ranger of luxury diesels
Lexus RX 350h: Subtle opulence in a hybrid luxury SUV
The 2025 Lexus RX 350h represents a quieter, more considered interpretation of modern luxury. In a segmen dominated by performance figures and visual aggression, the RX chooses calm confidence. Having driven the NX 350h and ES 300h earlier this year, stepping into the RX immediately felt like moving a rung higher. The materials feel richer,… Continue reading Lexus RX 350h: Subtle opulence in a hybrid luxury SUV
Skoda Octavia RS returns to India: The green monster that turns family sedans into track weapons
The ‘RS’ badge on a Skoda Octavia means something in India. It’s a bit of an ‘if you know, you know’ icon. For two decades, it has been the definitive answer to the question: What is the perfect one-car garage? It’s the car for the enthusiast who has a family, a job, and a commute,… Continue reading Skoda Octavia RS returns to India: The green monster that turns family sedans into track weapons
Volvo C40 Recharge Review :Where scandinavian design meets electric thrill
A swooping roofline, a whisper-quiet drive, and an electrifying personality the Volvo C40 Recharge brings Scandinavian chic to Indian roads. If the XC40 Recharge was Volvo’s measured first step into India’s EV space, the C40 Recharge is its leap of confidence. We spent a few days with it at our Pune HQ, and the car… Continue reading Volvo C40 Recharge Review :Where scandinavian design meets electric thrill