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Maruti Vitara Brezza comes with some really useful features

Maruti Vitara Brezza comes with some really useful features

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

The Maruti Vitara Brezza is a durable performer on our city roads as well as highways, writes Indian automotive website MotorBeam.com.

The comfortable SUV from Citroen is here

The comfortable SUV from Citroen is here

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Citroen drives in its SUV late, but it's worth the wait, says Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com.

Bizarre Crash! Vettel blames Stroll

Bizarre Crash! Vettel blames Stroll

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Sebastian Vettel's Formula One title bid could suffer a further setback after a bizarre post-race incident at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Skoda drives in the Rs 10.5-lakh Kushaq, its first midsize SUV

Skoda drives in the Rs 10.5-lakh Kushaq, its first midsize SUV

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Czech automaker Skoda on Monday forayed into the midsize SUV segment in India with the launch of its new offering Kushaq, priced between Rs 10.5 lakh and Rs 17.6 lakh (ex showroom Delhi).

Jeep Grand Cherokee launched in India from Rs 93.64 lakh

Jeep Grand Cherokee launched in India from Rs 93.64 lakh

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Jeep India's portfolio includes three models

Renault Duster: A capable car made for the unstoppable Indian

Renault Duster: A capable car made for the unstoppable Indian

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

The Renault Duster AMT is a compact SUV that offers the best of both worlds - a fantastic ride and handling balance on one side and the ease of driving thanks to an automatic gearbox.

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.

All-new VW Vento launched at Rs 7.44 lakh

All-new VW Vento launched at Rs 7.44 lakh

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The big feature is the introduction of the 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine.

Skoda unveils mid-sized SUV Kushaq in India

Skoda unveils mid-sized SUV Kushaq in India

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Czech automaker Skoda on Thursday globally unveiled its all new SUV Kushaq which would take on the likes of Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos in the fastest growing mid-sized SUV segment in the domestic market. The model is the first production car as part of the company's India 2.0 project. Under the lead responsibility of Skoda Auto, Volkswagen Group is investing 1 billion euros in its model campaign in the Indian subcontinent to strengthen its presence.

Lexus NX300h does not offer bang for the buck

Lexus NX300h does not offer bang for the buck

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Just when the Indian luxury car market has started to see a big boom, Lexus has launched its fourth offering, the NX300h, where NX stands for Nimble Crossover (X). Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com takes the crossover for a brief spin to find out what it has to offer.

7 sedans with the BEST mileage

7 sedans with the BEST mileage

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Car makers are either tweaking their existing engines or developing new powertrains to attain maximum mileage numbers and attract more buyers.

Barrichello to get five-place penalty

Barrichello to get five-place penalty

Rediff.com4 Apr 2009

Brazilian Rubens Barrichello will get a five-place penalty on the starting grid for Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix after Brawn GP changed his car's gearbox after practice on Friday. The decision dealt a blow to his new team's chances of repeating their stunning one-two finish in Australia last weekend.

Ford EcoSport is still one of the best compact SUVs

Ford EcoSport is still one of the best compact SUVs

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Those on the lookout for a fun, practical and convenient compact SUV will not be disappointed by the Ford EcoSport.

How good is the new Volkswagen Passat?

How good is the new Volkswagen Passat?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The Volkswagen Passat comes feature-packed, offers good driveability and practicality in an understated form.

Meet the perfect touring bike!

Meet the perfect touring bike!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Honda's attempt at offering a no nonsense touring machine, coupled with slight off-roading capability, has paid off.

'It was full of danger and we knew we were playing with our lives'

'It was full of danger and we knew we were playing with our lives'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

'Me and my boys had never ever thought in our wildest dreams that we would be taking part in a rescue mission of this kind.' IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, a helicopter pilot himself, reports on how the air force rescued those trapped in the Deoghar cable cars disaster last fortnight.

Austrian Grand Prix: Bottas on pole

Austrian Grand Prix: Bottas on pole

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Finland's Valtteri Bottas kept champions Mercedes on pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix on Saturday after title-chasing team mate Lewis Hamilton was hit with a five-place grid penalty.

Power drive for the city: Tata Altroz iTurbo

Power drive for the city: Tata Altroz iTurbo

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The new 1.2 L turbocharged petrol BS6 engine, which is borrowed from the Tata Nexon, takes the petrol version of the Altroz from a mere 86PS of power to a much needed 110PS of power, finds Rajesh Karkera.

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.

New Force India car in March

New Force India car in March

Rediff.com11 Jan 2009

The new Force India car, equipped with Mercedes engine and McLaren gearbox, will be unveiled in Spain early March, team owner Vijay Mallya said in New Delhi on Sunday.

The Mahindra Thar: Beauty and the beast

The Mahindra Thar: Beauty and the beast

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

As Mahindra readies to unveil its latest version of the Jeep that is so beloved of adventure enthusiasts, the urban crowd as well as the countryside, Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com traces the vehicle's journey through the decades.

FIA approves F1's cost-saving package and budget cap reduction

FIA approves F1's cost-saving package and budget cap reduction

Rediff.com28 May 2020

The measures, rubber-stamped by the FIA's World Motor Sport Council by an online vote, aim to create a more level playing field for the 10 teams and a more sustainable future.

Volkswagen GTI is a lovely hot hatchback

Volkswagen GTI is a lovely hot hatchback

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

The car promises to offer oodles of performance and fun, but at a price. Is it worth all that money? Indian automobile website MotorBeam finds out.

Kodiaq, Skoda's 1st 7-seater SUV, hits Indian roads

Kodiaq, Skoda's 1st 7-seater SUV, hits Indian roads

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Skoda's new flagship offering will compete with the likes of Toyota Fortuner, Ford Endeavour and Isuzu MU-X as well as Volkswagen Tigua.

14 stunning cars to be launched in 2016

14 stunning cars to be launched in 2016

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Auto manufacturers are busy filling up their portfolio with cars catering to each and every possible segment

Want to drive a BMW? Check out 2 Series

Want to drive a BMW? Check out 2 Series

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

For those who've always wanted to drive a BMW in India, the 2 Series is easily the most fun to drive everyday car that money can buy.

Nissan Magnite is the latest addition to compact SUV segment

Nissan Magnite is the latest addition to compact SUV segment

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

It's got the looks, it's got the features, but the Magnite's success will depend on its pricing, says Rajesh Karkera.

Bajaj may soon launch a Tata Nano rival

Bajaj may soon launch a Tata Nano rival

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

The light weight vehicle features an automatic gearbox and an air conditioner, and will be developed for performance.

Ford Aspire looks good, interiors are sorted out and comfortable

Ford Aspire looks good, interiors are sorted out and comfortable

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

MotorBeam reviews the top-end diesel trim of the compact sedan, which in this Ruby Red colour, looks stylish and sexy.

PHOTOS: Hamilton storms to Silverstone win

PHOTOS: Hamilton storms to Silverstone win

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Photos of the Formula One Grand Prix at Silverstone

5 Tech-Rich Cars in India

5 Tech-Rich Cars in India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

What technologies do you fancy in your new car? Here are some popular cars in India with the most sought after technologies.

Hyundai Elantra is good for a pleasant driving experience

Hyundai Elantra is good for a pleasant driving experience

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Overall, we feel that the Hyundai Elantra is a very good car for people who aren't into aggressive driving but for those who want refinement and comfort along with a long list of features and a pleasant driving experience.

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

Coming soon: WagonR, Alto K10 with automatic gears

Coming soon: WagonR, Alto K10 with automatic gears

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

The AMT technology essentially allows a driver to drive both in a fully automatic mode or in a partially-automatic mode.

INS Vikrant : 12 years late, 13 times the cost

INS Vikrant : 12 years late, 13 times the cost

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The MiG29K and MiG29KUB, the aircraft carrier's primary fighters, spent more time in the hangar than in the air, with fleet serviceability remaining below 50 per cent, reports Ajai Shukla.

EcoSport: Though a facelist, the exterior & interior feel fresh

EcoSport: Though a facelist, the exterior & interior feel fresh

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Considering how cheap Ford cars are to maintain these days, the EcoSport is definitely recommended for someone who doesn't prefer a Maruti or a Tata for that matter.

Benelli TNT 25 street-fighter to take on KTM Duke 200

Benelli TNT 25 street-fighter to take on KTM Duke 200

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

The Benelli TNT 25 is a single-cylinder quarter-litre offering positioned below the TNT 300 that will take on the KTM Duke 200, Mahindra Mojo and Honda CBR250R in the segment, says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.

Why Racing Point car is not just a 'pink Mercedes'

Why Racing Point car is not just a 'pink Mercedes'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Team principal Otmar Szafnauer and technical Andrew Green said in a video interview at last weekend's British Grand Prix that it was time to 'give credit where credit was due'.

F1: Vettel completes pole hat-trick in Azerbaijan

F1: Vettel completes pole hat-trick in Azerbaijan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The German was joined on the front row of the grid by reigning world champion and closest rival Lewis Hamilton, in a Mercedes.

5 compact SUVs with the best mileage

5 compact SUVs with the best mileage

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

This major shift in the consumer choice has forced carmakers to field their version of expedient under 4-metre machines in the market.