Mercedes teases GLA compact SUV

The GLA will be Mercedes's newest model to be spun off its latest front-drive MFA architecture.     Mercedes Benz has teased the upcoming GLA compact luxury SUV by putting up an official sketch of the same on the brand's Facebook page. The German carmaker previewed the GLA in concept form at the Shanghai motor show held earlier this year. The GLA will also be the latest model to be spun off Mercedes’ latest front-drive MFA architecture,...

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Jaguar confirms SUV for 2016

First Jaguar crossover confirmed for production The most radical new Jaguar for decades has been given the green light for production in 2016, our sister magazine, Autocar UK can reveal. Company insiders say the new model could become “Jaguar’s Evoque” — both changing perceptions of the brand and selling in substantial volumes. It is expected to be priced to rival the BMW X3. First exposed by Autocar UK in March 2012, the Jaguar crossover...

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Rolls-Royce set to launch Wraith August 23

The Wraith, Rolls-Royce's most powerful car ever, will come with a 624bhp V12; prices yet to be confirmed.   Rolls-Royce is set to launch its most powerful car ever, the Wraith, in India on August 23. The Ghost-based coupe is its most dynamic car ever, according to Rolls-Royce, and will come powered by a 624bhp V12 engine capable of accelerating from 0-100kph in 4.4 seconds. The Wraith is 183mm shorter in terms of wheelbase than...

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Mercedes-Benz GLA SUV unveiled

Mercedes's BMW X1 and Audi Q3-rivalling GLA compact SUV has been revealed. It's based on the carmaker's MFA platform, joining the A-class and B-class.   The new Mercedes GLA compact SUV is the fourth member of Mercedes’ new small compact family based on its front/all-wheel drive MFA platform, joining the A-class, B-class and CLA. The looks of the Concept GLA have been toned down for the production car, particularly at the front...

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New Audi Quattro concept for Frankfurt

New Audi Quattro concept likely to be showcased with 600bhp engine, top speed of around 300kph and 0-100kph time of less than 4 seconds.   Audi has released sketches of its reborn Quattro supercar concept, which will be shown at the Frankfurt motor show in September.   The modern-day Quattro aims to revive the spirit of the rally-bred Sport Quattro launched in 1984 and has been conceived as a limited-production model that...

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New Skoda Octavia review

The Octavia nameplate is set to make a comeback here soon. And this may just be the car to rile up the competition in this segment.      The Octavia, when launched here in 2001, attracted a lot of attention. And for good reason – it was fast, frugal, well built and very comfortable. Most importantly for our market, it came with an affordable price tag. This was the car that made Skoda’s fortunes here. When the second generation...

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New Honda Activa i review

We ride Honda’s sleek looking and lighter Activa-i scooter.   Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India have cemented its presence in the indian automatic scooter segment with its Activa, Aviator and Dio models. The Activa needs little introduction, being India’s most loved scooter, and the companies hottest seller. So, in a bid to build upon the Activa story, Honda has now rolled out what they call a personal compact automatic scooter, the...

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New 2013 Audi Q3 S review

Entry into the luxury segment is becoming more affordable. But while most are launching premium hatches, Audi answers with a pared down Q3 SUV.    Audi’s rivals Mercedes-Benz and BMW are busy bringing in expensive, high-end hatchbacks in the form of the A-class and the 1-series, but Audi isn’t joining the fight with the A3 Sportback. Instead, the carmaker is taking its baby SUV a few notches down in price to compete directly with...

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New BMW 1-series review, test drive

Our first impressions of BMW’s soon-to-be-launched contender in the fast-expanding luxury hatchback segment, the 1-series.      It may look like a regular hatchback from the outside, but the 1-series is unique. It’s the only hatchback around that uses a longitudinally placed, front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout – a layout that offers more driving thrills than a regular front-wheel-drive hatchback. We’ve driven the 1-series...

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Hyundai Grand i10 review, test drive

Hyundai's Grand i10 is an all-new hatchback that sits between the current i10 and i20 in the carmaker's model line-up.    Just when you thought that there were no more niches left in the ever-crowded Indian car market, Hyundai has just found one. The Korean company believes there is a tiny gap between the i10 and i20 and has plugged it with yet another hatchback, called the Grand i10, which is all set to make its world debut in...

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Skoda Yeti facelift revealed

Updated Skoda Yeti to get a softer yet elegant look.    Here are the first official pictures of the updated Skoda Yeti. As you can see, the Yeti gets a much-required minor styling update. The front styling now follows the design language seen in newer Skoda models such as the international-market Rapid, the new Octavia and the updated Superb. The front is now more angular, featuring a new-style signature Skoda grille with the...

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KTM 390 Duke India review, test ride

KTM’s 390 Duke performed like a dream during our first ride in Austria. Let’s find out how the 390 manages in demanding Indian conditions.    First Ride KTM 390 Duke India review, test ride KTM’s 390 Duke performed like a dream during our first ride in Austria. Let’s find out how the 390 manages in demanding Indian conditions. ...

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Next-gen Ford Endeavour concept revealed

The next generation Ford Endeavour's concept images show extensive styling changes.    Ford has officially revealed photos of the next generation Ford Endeavour concept. The concept features muscular wheel arches, angular headlamps, EcoSport-like grille and connected foglight enclosures. The profile of the SUV is very different from the current Endeavour’s with a more aerodynamic form complete with a flick on the window line...

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Hyundai Elantra facelift revealed

Updated Elantra gets minor changes to its interior and exterior.    Hyundai has officially released photos and minor details regarding the updated Elantra saloon. The updated Elantra had been earlier spied testing in Korea, ahead of its international launch later this month. The facelift sees styling changes to the front and rear bumper and the overall length has increased to 4550mm now. As seen in the spy pictures,...

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Chevrolet Captiva facelift now on sale

Facelifted Chevrolet Captiva comes with minor styling updates front and rear, interior updates, new six-speed manual transmission and features.   Chevrolet had launched the facelifted Captiva in the Korean market early this year and showcased it at the Geneva motor show as well. Now, it has introduced the facelifted car here but without any ceremony.    In terms of styling, the car gets a new lower bumper, reshaped grille...

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Toyota Camry Hybrid review, test drive

Our first impressions of the new Toyota Camry Hybrid.   ...

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Audi A3 saloon spied in India

Audi A3 saloon to hit our roads next year. Will be locally assembled.    Audi has begun testing the A3 saloon in India.  The spy shot was sent to us by our reader Harjoot Mankoo.  The car spied in India didn’t not sport LED elements for the tail-lamps nor the signature Audi LED daytime running lamps which could mean that Audi may price the A3 aggressively in our market. The A3 will sit below the A4 saloon in...

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Toyota readying Innova facelift

Faclifted Innova features a large chrome grille and a re-designed bumper; minor changes to the rear as well. Updated interiors expected too.   These are the first spy images of the facelifted Toyota Innova spotted in Indonesia. From the images, it’s evident that the facelifted Innova gets a large chrome grille with three vertical slats. The bumper is also all-new and incorporates a new design for the air-dam, fog lamps and a...

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Upcoming launches and unveilings

The Hyundai Grand i10, Audi Q3 S, Nissan Terrano and BMW 1-series are just a few of the cars headed our way. Read on to find out what else will debut. There’s a lot to look forward to this month. No less than six car manufacturers are set to launch and unveil new cars here to make our buying decisions just that much more difficult. Fancy a new niche-defining mature hatchback? Then Hyundai’s Grand i10 could be worth a look once it’s launched on September 3. Need something a bit bigger, but still compact enough to be able to drive it...

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