For over two decades, the Honda CR-V was the gold standard for anyone who wanted a “car-like” driving experience in a big SUV body. After a brief hiatus from the Indian market, the 6th-generation avatar—the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid—is ready to make a grand comeback. This isn’t just a facelift; it’s a radical departure from … Read more
For years, the Toyota Camry has been the “understated” choice for India’s elite—CEOs, politicians, and those who value comfort over flashiness. But with the arrival of the 9th Generation Toyota Camry 2026, the script has changed. This isn’t just a minor facelift; it is a tech-heavy, hybrid-only beast that looks sharper than ever. Launched at … Read more
The Tata Harrier has always been the “Muscle Car” of Indian SUVs. Its Land Rover-derived D8 platform gives it a road presence that very few can match.2 However, the lack of a petrol engine was its Achilles’ heel.3 With the 2025 update, Tata has introduced the 1.5L Hyperion Turbo-Petrol engine, making the Harrier more accessible … Read more
When the Hyundai Venue first arrived in India, it wasn’t just another car; it was the original “connected SUV,” disrupting the segment with its feature-loaded approach and potent turbo-petrol engine. While it has since received a significant facelift and a recent technical update (including the big addition of ADAS in the latest versions), the core … Read more
In a market saturated with generic SUVs, the Hyundai Tucson strides in like a concept car that accidentally drove off the display floor. This isn’t just a facelift; the fourth-generation Tucson is a radical transformation, showcasing Hyundai’s ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design language at its most aggressive. It is, without a doubt, the most futuristic and polarizing … Read more
The Indian electric two-wheeler market is evolving faster than ever. For a long time, the segment was split between high-performance machines and basic, slow commuters. TVS, after the success of the premium iQube, recognized a massive gap: the need for a practical, family-oriented electric scooter that delivers genuine range and features without crossing the psychological … Read more
In the fiercely competitive Indian scooter market, most players settle for the tried-and-tested template. Then came the Suzuki Burgman Street 125. When it first launched, it created a massive buzz simply because it didn’t look like anything else on the road. It brought the “Maxi-Scooter” design language—a concept usually associated with powerful, large-displacement international models—right … Read more
When the Triumph Speed 400 first dropped anchor in India, it wasn’t just another motorcycle launch; it was a seismic event. This wasn’t a slightly tweaked model—it was an all-new launch resulting from the strategic collaboration between the iconic British brand, Triumph, and India’s manufacturing powerhouse, Bajaj Auto. The goal was clear: to bring the … Read more
When Triumph announced its partnership with Bajaj Auto to launch a new line of small-capacity motorcycles, the entire Indian motorcycle market held its breath. The first models—the Speed 400 and the Scrambler 400 X—were introduced not just as new bikes, but as a complete disruption. The Scrambler 400 X, in particular, carries the iconic British … Read more
As a journalist who has ridden everything from a Splendor to a Superbike on Indian blacktop, let me tell you, the Adventure Tourer segment is the most exciting space right now. People want one bike that can handle the city’s broken roads on Monday and the Himalayas on a weekend. Suzuki, with its pedigree, stepped … Read more