2015 Bentley Continental GT review, test drive

The Flying B’s continent-crushing grand tourer gets a bit more bling and an updated engine for 2015.     What is it? Bentley’s most affordable model and its most popular one by a huge margin, and unsurprisingly, a car that accounts for 50 percent of all production – and no, that doesn’t include the Flying Spur sedan. We’re talking only about the two-door coupé and convertible, a range that’s now swelled to eight models – a combination...

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2016 BMW X1 revealed

New model based on the UKL front-wheel drive platform, unlike the outgoing rear-wheel drive model.   BMW has revealed the new X1 four months prior to its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2015. It goes on sale internationally later this year, and is based on the front-wheel-drive UKL platform that also underpins cars from sister-brand Mini. A more compact transverse engine layout replaces the longitudinal arrangement, leading to more...

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Toyota Camry Hybrid facelift review, test drive

Toyota has just launched the facelifted Camry in India, and we've had a chance to drive the more popular Hybrid variant of the car.       DETAILS Make  Toyota ...

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Top 10 fuel-efficient cars in India

Car manufacturers are working on cars keeping both the mileage-conscious consumer and the environment in mind.       We all know that the planet's fossil fuel reserves are fast depleting. Environmentalists have frequently stressed on the need to conserve natural resources. Motor vehicles are one of the largest consumers of fossil energy and with the number of cars always on a rise worldwide, the fuel consumption graph will...

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DSK Benelli showroom in New Delhi

New showroom to carry all five bikes; Benelli to focus on strengthening its presence in north India.     DSK Benelli recently showcased their complete sportsbikes range in India’s capital, New Delhi for the first time. The brand also announced that their recently inaugurated showroom is now operational and is located at Faiz Road, Karol Bagh, near Jhandewalan Metro. DSK Benelli’s new showroom is under the care of ‘Torque Bikes’. ...

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Bajaj Pulsar AS 150 vs Suzuki Gixxer SF comparison

Bajaj’s AS 150 and Suzuki’s Gixxer SF come face-to-face to qualify as the best-suited motorcycle for India.   The Pulsar AS 150 and Gixxer SF are two of the latest models from Bajaj and Suzuki respectively. The motorcycles are equipped with contemporary technology, and are designed keeping the requirements of different riders in mind. Bajaj has built the AS 150 to undertake or at least fit the profile of a dual-role bike — one as a commuter...

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Mahindra XUV500 facelift review, test drive

Mahindra XUV500 gets an update and it is all the better for it.  DETAILS Make  Mahindra ...

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New car launches in the coming months

Here's a look at some of the new car launches and unveilings in the coming months.    Not even half way through the year and the Indian car market has seen a host of new entries that included cars from the luxury segment such as the BMW i8 to cars in the hatchback segment like the Celerio ZXi AMT. However the year is still far from over for manufacturers with many mainstream launches planned for the months to come. Audi RS6...

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Hyundai's new compact SUV named ‘Creta’

Known as the iX25 worldwide, the Hyundai Creta will be available in India in the second half of 2015.    Hyundai Motor India today announced that its new compact SUV will be called ‘Creta’. The compact SUV was known as the iX25, but now the Creta badge will be used globally. Hyundai said that this new model will roll out in the second half of 2015 in India, followed by other world markets. Hyundai's compact SUV is expected...

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New Honda Accord launch confirmed for 2016

Honda Accord petrol coming first. Hybrid version likely later. Japanese carmaker Honda has said that it is planning to get the new version of its Accord premium luxury sedan to India in 2016. In addition, a hybrid version of the sedan might make its way here after the launch of the 2.4-litre petrol. “Yes, we are getting the Accord to India. And we are thinking of getting the hybrid Accord as well”, said Katsushi Inoue, who took charge ...

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Royal Enfield adds three limited-edition motorcycles

Limited to 200 motorcycles each, the bikes are offered in three different camouflage colours.               Royal Enfield has added three new limited-production motorcycles to its product line. The models are based on the company's Classic 500 and will be sold exclusively on Royal Enfield’s rapidly growing online accessory store, from mid-July 2015. Out of the three camouflage-inspired motorcycles,...

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