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Driving the 'lord of the jungle'

Driving the 'lord of the jungle'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The Jeep Compass is an absolute thrill on all kinds of terrain because it's here that it shows off its four-wheel drive capability, says a delighted P Tharyan.

The Grand i10 now looks sportier

The Grand i10 now looks sportier

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Hyundai has now given the hatchback a mid-life facelift that brings in refreshed exteriors, additional features on the inside and a revamped diesel engine.

Overall, Porsche Cayenne Coupe is a great package

Overall, Porsche Cayenne Coupe is a great package

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

This coupe SUV has all the elements that make a Porsche both aesthetically and dynamically poised.

A feature-rich car with surprising off-roading capabilities

A feature-rich car with surprising off-roading capabilities

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Built on the Ford Figo platform, this car is a lot different because it has got a wider track, a better ride height, new set of 15-inch tyres wrapped around in smart black alloys and a ground clearance of 190 mm, says P Tharyan.

Honda does have a winner in the new Accord Hybrid

Honda does have a winner in the new Accord Hybrid

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

Indian automobile website MotorBeam drives this Honda to see if the Accord Hybrid is a winner

The new Maruti Dzire is safer than ever

The new Maruti Dzire is safer than ever

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

One of the best-selling cars for Maruti, the Dzire now enters its third generation and promises to offer more luxury and sophistication that's unheard and unseen, especially in the compact sedan segment.

Hyundai Elantra is set to re-create a magic

Hyundai Elantra is set to re-create a magic

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The Hyundai Elantra is a well-known name in India, thanks to the striking design language used both the times it was introduced in the country, i.e. in the year 2000 and later in 2012. Now Hyundai has decided to launch the sixth generation car in India to re-capture the D-segment sedan throne. Indian automotive website MotorBeam.com got its hands on the car and decided to run the classy sedan through its paces.

Tata Hexa offers excellent comfort to its passengers

Tata Hexa offers excellent comfort to its passengers

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

We feel Tata Motors have done a really good job in developing the Hexa and it is honestly a good car that drives fairly well

The Rs 12.99-lakh 6th gen Hyundai Elantra is here!

The Rs 12.99-lakh 6th gen Hyundai Elantra is here!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The new Elantra is 40 mm longer and 25 mm wider than the outgoing model

Volkswagen Tiguan is a well-engineered car

Volkswagen Tiguan is a well-engineered car

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

The Tiguan will appeal to people who don't like big, brawny SUVs with immense road presence.

The new Toyota Fortuner comes loaded to the gills

The new Toyota Fortuner comes loaded to the gills

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Toyota launched the Fortuner brand in the Indian market back in 2009 which went on to become an instant hit.

New Ciaz: For those obsessed with fuel efficiency

New Ciaz: For those obsessed with fuel efficiency

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Here's a car that is going to give its competitors a run for their money, says P Tharyan.

Hyundai Creta makes for a great buy in the compact SUV segment

Hyundai Creta makes for a great buy in the compact SUV segment

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Opt for the top-spec trims, you get four additional airbags, Hill Start Assist and Vehicle Stability Management as well.

Elantra has a long list of features and a peppy petrol engine

Elantra has a long list of features and a peppy petrol engine

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Launched back in 2016, the sixth generation Elantra has a lot going for it. The car has now entered the MotorBeam garage and here are our first impressions.

Volvo sets compact luxury SUV segment afire with XC40

Volvo sets compact luxury SUV segment afire with XC40

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Has Volvo Cars set the cat among the pigeons? Yes, the compact luxury SUV segment in India will not be the same with the entry of the XC40, says P Tharyan.

The Skoda Rapid facelift is a good C-segment sedan

The Skoda Rapid facelift is a good C-segment sedan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

How good a proposition is the facelifted Rapid? Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com finds out.

The 2018 Maruti Swift is 'nippy and agile'

The 2018 Maruti Swift is 'nippy and agile'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

When the 2018 Maruti Swift was introduced in India, we at MotorBeam personally had very high hopes from it. Not only because of its classier looking design but also because how well the older car rode and handled. Now, after using the car as our daily driver for the past two months, the car has truly lived up to our expectations.

Compact SUVs in India now have a new worry!

Compact SUVs in India now have a new worry!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

The XUV300, Mahindra's second compact SUV, is so packed with segment-firsts that it is sure to send shockwaves among competitors.

The Rs 4.17 crore Bentley Bentayga offers a perfect ride

The Rs 4.17 crore Bentley Bentayga offers a perfect ride

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The Bentayga can go from a standstill to 100 km/hr in 4.5 seconds, and, if you can keep your foot down, the speedometer will climb all the way to 290 km/hr!

Mercedes CLA is just right for the hip and happening crowd

Mercedes CLA is just right for the hip and happening crowd

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

The car doesn't have any major flaws. It looks gorgeous and is offered with some attractive colours too.

Renault Kiger is a hatchback killer

Renault Kiger is a hatchback killer

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The new Kiger has enough in it to draw you away from the hatchback you've been eyeing.

Nokia 6.1 Plus and 5.1 Plus: Better than their competitors?

Nokia 6.1 Plus and 5.1 Plus: Better than their competitors?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com tells you what you need to know

Lost your job? 20 FREE courses you can apply for

Lost your job? 20 FREE courses you can apply for

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Internshala Trainings is offering free online trainings for 1,000 young professionals who have lost their jobs in the pandemic.

Why it makes sense to buy the 2017 Skoda Octavia

Why it makes sense to buy the 2017 Skoda Octavia

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

It's got the looks, it's feature-packed, it has great engines and to round it all off, it's got well-sorted dynamics.

Hybrid technology has made Maruti S-Cross more fuel-efficient

Hybrid technology has made Maruti S-Cross more fuel-efficient

Rediff.com10 Nov 2017

Lack of a petrol engine and an automatic variant for the current diesel motor might upset some of the buyers.

The Ford Mustang has a lot going for it

The Ford Mustang has a lot going for it

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

It is a multi-faceted car which can be enjoyed on the racetrack, for daily use and even on the long highway trips.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class gets a facelift

Mercedes-Benz S-Class gets a facelift

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

New Mercedes-Benz S-Class gets a power lift and cosmetic changes, says Joshua David Luther.

You will hardly find any fault with the new Skoda Octavia RS

You will hardly find any fault with the new Skoda Octavia RS

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

If you're someone looking for some serious performance along with a practical family sedan with generous cabin space and do not mind spending more on fuel and the company's after-sales service, then this is all the car you'll ever need.

Qualcomm's chips to power Ola's electric scooters

Qualcomm's chips to power Ola's electric scooters

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

From powering mobile devices, US chip designer Qualcomm has tied up with Ola Electric to power its electric scooters. Qualcomm is providing the key 4G connected octa core android platform which provides connectivity, computing capabilities and enables rich immersive displays with power saving software.

Force rolls out all-new Gurka 2021, deliveries begin on Dussehra

Force rolls out all-new Gurka 2021, deliveries begin on Dussehra

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The Gurkha 2021 is built on a ground-up modular architecture platform with an all-new wider and longer body, full new interiors, a new crash-compliant, high-strength chassis, new coil spring suspension on all four wheels fine-tuned to achieve the right balance and offer the best in class ride quality on multiple surfaces -- tarmac, rough rural roads and off the road, the Pune-based company said.

Looking for a full-sized rugged SUV? Buy Mahindra Scorpio

Looking for a full-sized rugged SUV? Buy Mahindra Scorpio

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

There are tweaks to the exterior and interior styling and one big updatecomes in the form of a more powerful engine from the XUV500.

Maruti's XL6 is the Ertiga in much nicer clothes

Maruti's XL6 is the Ertiga in much nicer clothes

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

If you think the XL6 is a brand new, from-the-ground-up car, you have another think coming, says Pablo Chatterji.

As an overall package, the Skoda Superb is impressive

As an overall package, the Skoda Superb is impressive

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Skoda Superb

7 must know amazing facts about the new Hyundai Verna

7 must know amazing facts about the new Hyundai Verna

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

New Hyundai Verna 2017 is powered with a choice of 1.6 L petrol engine (Dual VTVT, 121.3 bhp) and 1.6 L diesel engine (U2 CRDi VGT, 126.2 bhp).

Why competitors are worried about Xiaomi's POCO F1

Why competitors are worried about Xiaomi's POCO F1

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Why Ashish Narsale is looking forward to its launch.

2016 Audi A4 excels in most departments

2016 Audi A4 excels in most departments

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The Audi A4 has improved in leaps and bounds and rivals are all set to wake up and take notice, says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com.

Don't want an expensive phone? Check out the Redmi Note 7 Pro

Don't want an expensive phone? Check out the Redmi Note 7 Pro

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

If a phone under Rs 15,000 is what you're looking for, then this is among the best, says Khalid Anzar.

A Dzire not to be Swift

A Dzire not to be Swift

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Maruti has plans to rev up sales of the Dzire, India's fourth most-sold car, by relaunching it.

How to apply for young achiever scholarship

How to apply for young achiever scholarship

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

If your annual family income in less than Rs 2.4 lakhs, you can avail of these courses free of cost on a special scholarship.

Google picks up 7.7% stake in Reliance for Rs 33,737cr

Google picks up 7.7% stake in Reliance for Rs 33,737cr

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

"We are delighted to welcome Google as a strategic investor in Jio Platforms. We have signed a binding partnership and an investment agreement under which Google will invest Rs 33,737 crores for a 7.7 per cent stake in Jio Platforms," Mukesh Ambani said at the company's annual general meeting.