As a seasoned automobile journalist, I’ve seen countless bikes come and go in the Indian market. Very few, however, generate the kind of buzz and polarized opinion as the Yamaha MT-15 Is it a sharp, thrilling street-fighter that justifies its price with superior technology, or is it an overpriced 150cc bike riding on its R15 … Read more
For years, the sub-4-metre SUV segment in India has been dominated by a few heavyweights—mainly the Nexon, Brezza, and Venue/Sonet. European manufacturers, particularly Skoda, have eyed this volume market hungrily, and finally, they have delivered their answer: the Skoda Kylaq. This is not just a facelift or a minor tweak; the Kylaq is Skoda’s third … Read more
Every few years, a machine rolls into the Indian market that makes the word ‘motorcycling’ feel truly special. This isn’t a commuter, a tourer, or a laid-back cruiser—this is the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, the definitive middleweight supersport, and it has just received a significant update to meet the stringent BS6 Phase 2 (Euro 5) norms. … Read more
Hero MotoCorp, the undisputed champion of the Indian commuter segment, has been making serious moves in the performance space. They started a new chapter with the Xtreme 160R, a bike that was light, quick, and surprisingly fun. But the 160cc segment is a shark tank, dominated by aggressive rivals. To take on the competition head-on, … Read more
For years, Volkswagen enthusiasts in India missed the utility and premium feel of a proper, three-row German SUV after the Tiguan Allspace was discontinued. Enter the Volkswagen Tayron. Set to be positioned just above the standard Tiguan, the Tayron is built on the globally renowned MQB EVO platform and is essentially the long-wheelbase, version of … Read more
The Honda CR-V has always occupied a niche but respected position in the Indian SUV market. It was the sophisticated, smooth, and supremely comfortable choice—the gentleman of the segment. We are primarily looking at the 5th Generation CR-V (2018-2020), which was the last model officially sold in India before its discontinuation. The 5th Gen CR-V, … Read more
The Ford F-Series—specifically the iconic F-150—is not just a truck; it is the single best-selling vehicle in North America, a symbol of freedom, power, and capability. For years, Indian enthusiasts could only dream of seeing this behemoth on our roads. Thanks to the “private import” or “CBU (Completely Built Unit)” route, a handful of these … Read more
When Kia entered India, they didn’t just participate; they disrupted. From the Seltos to the Sonet, they redefined what an Indian buyer expects in terms of features and quality. Now, with the Kia Syros, they are trying to carve out a new, more premium space within the cutthroat sub-4 meter compact SUV segment. The Syros … Read more
Friends, when you talk about Italian motorcycles, you talk about passion, art, and raw, untamed power. And leading that conversation is one machine: the Ducati Panigale V4. This is not just an update; this is Ducati putting a MotoGP engine—the legendary Desmosedici Stradale V4—into a road-legal frame. It is, quite simply, the closest a civilian … Read more
Friends, the Indian auto market has been waiting for this moment. For years, the coupé-SUV was a European dream, but now, Tata Motors has finally brought the style statement to the mass market. This is not just a facelift; the Tata Curvv is a brand new launch, sitting right between the compact Nexon and the … Read more