It was only an exterior launch, not the actual car, but what he saw left Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera hugely impressed.
At the heart of the Duster 1.3 Turbo X-Tronic is a turbocharged engine paired to a 7-speed CVT, the same engine that also powers the Mercedes A-Class, CLA and GLA-Class entry-level models! Now if only Renault had put some thought into the all-new Duster's interiors and driver comfort as they did in the engine... Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com test-drives the old beast with a new heart.
The locally-produced BMW X5 is one of the best selling models for the car-maker in the domestic market, and the latest version of the SUV will compete with the likes of Mercedes-Benz GLE, Volvo XC90, Range Rover Velar, Porsche Cayenne and the Audi Q7.
There are tweaks to the exterior and interior styling and one big updatecomes in the form of a more powerful engine from the XUV500.
The new year will see a line of hatchbacks (including compact SUVs) hit the Indian roads. Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com offers a peek.
It has a feature rich cabin, well appointed interiors and competitive price tag.
The Celerio VXi AMT priced at Rs 459,000 is a the best deal.
Despite the Oscars, the box office glory, and the universal acclaim, Francis Ford Coppola, I am sure, remembers The Godfather with as much frustration as pride. Like Michael Corleone, he got into it with the best of intentions, and got out of it on top but lost in the heights. Sreehari Nair revisits the film as it turns 50 this month.
The major changes done to the recently launched model include revised exterior, a new centre console and an upmarket sound system with 17 speakers.
DC Design has just revealed their take on the hugely popular Ford EcoSport. The studio has modified the exteriors and interiors of the compact crossover thoroughly.
The country's first specialty mall for interiors and exteriors will come up at Pune in the second quarter of 2006-07.\n\n
'We were actually very similar in that way, and we actually got on -- me and KP, professionally -- better than most people because we very honest with but openly disliked each other, but wanted each other in the team.'
As the second half got underway, masked demonstrators broke down an exterior fence in a failed attempt to gain entry to the stadium.
The Toreto Xplosive stays true to its name, belting out high-quality sound that doesn't compromise on the bass, says Dhruv Munjal.
Except for Hyundai i20 Elite, the car gives a tough competition to rivals.
Ride quality is the car's biggest forte, and it glides over most potholes and bad roads smoothly.
'The unveiling of the Cybertruck seems to me the turning point in the design and manufacture of automobiles in much the same way as American skyscrapers were the turning point of architectural design in the world,' says Aakar Patel.
it is a low-cost variant of the Linea, which will cater to entry-level sedan segment.
From when James Buchanan was sworn in in 1857 to Donald Trump in 2017.
'Sasi Annan did far more right than wrong in his life.' 'I, and a great many others who appreciated his kindness and thoughtfulness, mourn for him and wish him godspeed and sadgati.' Rajeev Srinivasan pays homage to a noble soul.
Feature additions come in the form of LED headlights, new alloy wheel design options, additional body colours and an optional contrast roof.
The model which is to be launched in India is actually a facelifted version.
The second season of City Of Dreams has more pulp, hardly any juice, feels Sreehari Nair.
Readers share their pics of Mumbai. You can share yours too!
Ford EcoSport S offers all the practicality and affordability of a small car.
He is not one for eating out, reveals Himanshu Sehgal of My Yellow Plate.
A slew of draft documents -- for Request for Qualification (RFQ), Concession Agreement Guiding Principles, Project Information Memorandum (PIM) along with a presentation on the salient features of the project -- for discussion on private participation in passenger trains have been uploaded by Niti Ayog on its website which outline the railways' plans of running 150 trains on 100 routes by private operators, envisaging an investment of Rs 22,500 crore.
The diesel version scores over petrol in ride quality.
The van that contains a queen-sized bed, a shower area and kitchen.
General Motors India launched its new Chevrolet Sail U-Va car on Monday with a target to sell around 2000 cars monthly in Jaipur.
'SARS-CoV-2 is going to change to avoid/overcome any thing thrown at it.'
Shedding their boring boxy structure, the MUVs of today are not only offered with their prime USP of space, but also offer amazing exteriors and feature-filled interiors.
While the petrol variant is priced at Rs 860,000 the diesel model comes at Rs 968,000 both slightly dearer than the existing models.
Besides the messages in English and regional languages on the tickets, exterior and interior of coaches of a few long-distance trains will be utilised for spreading the awareness campaign across the country.
The new EcoSport 'Platinum Edition' will be sold in both fuel variants
The new Kiger has enough in it to draw you away from the hatchback you've been eyeing.
The mesh around the sides gives the shoe an airy feel, which essentially means that the shoe breathes well despite its heavy-knit exterior, says Dhruv Munjal.
He now inspires so much confidence in Virat Kohli that the India captain went with only five bowlers in Tuesday's victory against Bangladesh which secured their place in the semi-finals.
Renault has a good lineage of cars that drive very well on Indian roads.
From the Israel embassy car blast in New Delhi, which injured a diplomat's wife along with three others, counter-terror agencies have a few lessons to learn. Most importantly, security experts need to devise new procedures to protect terror targets that do not enjoy VIP protection, says B Raman.
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