The upgrades to the Aston Martin Vantage are more than just visual changes as it packs a lot more punch than before Just over two months ago, the Aston Martin Vantage received its first proper update since 2018 in markets abroad and now this upgraded beast is already here in India at a price tag of Rs 3.99 crore (ex-showroom). Don’t be fooled by it being a mid-life refresh as the Vantage is a lot more potent than before.  The increase in potency is thanks to the 665-hp Mercedes-AMG-sourced 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine which has 155 more hp than before. This is due to enhancemen ..read more

 The Volkswagen Taigun GT Line and GT Plus Sport variants add a bolder option to the SUV’s variant line-up It was only a month ago, when Volkswagen India announced new variants for the Taigun SUV at their annual press conference, and now they have launched the GT Line and GT Plus Sport variants with prices starting from Rs 14.08 lakh and Rs 18.54 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively. Both variants add a bolder, sportier look to the Taigun. Price (ex-showroom) Taigun GT Line Taigun GT Plus Sport Manual Rs 14.08 lakh  Rs 18.54 lakh Automatic Rs 15.63 lakh Rs 19.74 lakh What make ..read more

Story: Sayantan De Photography: Sanjay Raikar Not too long ago, “Made in China” was considered a derogatory description, denoting the lower quality of the product being described. That’s no longer the case, as Chinese manufacturers have made enormous strides in that regard during the last two decades. And this quality is immediately apparent the moment you step inside the BYD Seal. If someone told me twenty years ago that two decades hence I would be driving a Chinese-made electric sports sedan in India, I would have recommended they get checked in at a mental institution. This quality becom ..read more

Savsol Lubricants introduce Savsol Ester 5 and have announced Bollywood youth icon Sidharth Malhotra as their brand ambassador in a major brand revamp. Savsol Lubricants, a leading player in automotive and industrial lubricants, announced the launch of Savsol Ester 5, a pioneering range of lubricants with cutting edge technology set to transform product lines and the lubricants market. Alongside this significant introduction, Savsol Lubricants also announced the signing of Bollywood youth icon Sidharth Malhotra as brand ambassador. With this strategic move, the company aims to enhance its bra ..read more

The BMW XM looks quirky but, upon driving this 2.7-tonne, 653-hp V8 plug-in hybrid, one comes to realise just how much of an absolute unhinged beast it really is—and an efficient one too. Read on… Story: Jim GordePhotography: Apurva Ambep Combining a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine with a 30-kWh battery pack and electric motor may seem like a weighty decision with catastrophic consequences. But if BMW had originally set out to create a new definition of ultimate driving machine with both immense joy and a double helping of sheer driving pleasure, they have succeeded. And very well. The ..read more

The Honda SUSTAINA-C concept is an electric car that might relieve us from the limitations of limited resources.   The Honda SUSTAINA-C is a new concept vehicle first shown at the Japan Mobility Show earlier this year. The body of the vehicle is made from reusing acrylic resin materials. The Honda SUSTAINA-C was developed to make the change from their finite resources to recycled acrylic resin. This concept has been introduced to ensure the joy of moving around in a vehicle in the future while prioritising protection of the environment. Globally, measures need to be taken to protect the ..read more

The Mahindra Bolero Neo+ is essentially a stretched version of the Bolero Neo, accommodating more people and packing a more potent diesel engine Those who thought the Mahindra Bolero Neo wasn’t enough, well the brand has answered your prayers and they’ve launched the Bolero Neo+ at prices ranging from Rs 11.39 lakh to Rs 12.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Offered in the P4 and P10 variants, what really makes the Bolero Neo+ stand out is that it can accommodate more people, nine to be exact, among other gains. Apart from the nine-seater layout, in the 2+3+4 setup causing an increase in length, the Bol ..read more

Changing Trends The jury round for the Car India Awards was held last month. Most of the jury members have been with us since the first Car India Awards held in 2006. We happened to discuss how the line-up of cars has changed over the years. In the olden days, we would see at least five to six entry-level cars contending for the Automobile of the Year Award. This time all the cars were priced above Rs 5 lakh, most of them above Rs 10 lakh. The small entry-level hatchback car market has almost disappeared. The sport utility vehicle (SUV) body shape is the preferred option for most buyers. Ther ..read more

The Maserati GranCabrio Folgore has everything great about the GranTurismo Folgore, but ruins your hairstyle in the process. Maserati continue to expand their electric assault by unveiling the GranCabrio Folgore. Basically, it is the GranTurismo Folgore without a roof and the third EV from the Italian Trident brand after the GranTurismo Folgore and the Grecale Folgore. Considering the Maserati GranCabrio Folgore is essentially a topless GranTurismo Folgore, let’s take a look at what separates the two EVs. The soft-top roof is electronically operated and can open or close in 14 seconds at spe ..read more

Hyundai and Kia are known to offer the best value for money possible to their customers, and localising EV battery manufacturing would go a long way towards achieving that. To achieve this, Hyundai and Kia have signed an MoU with Exide Energy, one of the largest producers of automotive batteries in India and OEM supplier to most major manufacturers. Heui Won Yang, President and Head of Hyundai Motor and Kia’s R&D Division, Chang Hwan Kim, Head of Electrification Energy Solutions Tech Unit, Duk Gyo Jeong, Head of Electric Vehicle Parts Purchasing Sub-Division, and Dr Mandar V Deo, Managin ..read more