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  • Cars which got it almost perfect

    I can't help but wonder about a few cars, that got everything right, well almost, so much so that it literally hurts how perfect they would be if they had these, almost no-brainer elements. Maybe…
  • Laura instrument cluster DIY

    The LCD MFD in the instrument cluster on the top variant, L&K goes dim on one side as the car ages. The reason for this is simple, the LCD module is actually two physical LCD modules glued together,…
  • British GP back with a bang

    The 2021 British Grand Prix at Silverstone, held the 1st ever F1 Sprint races to decide the starting grid for Sunday's race. Lewis Hamilton won the British GP, ahead of Charles Leclerc in second for…
  • DRI busts smuggling racket

    According to the report, the mastermind of the racket is based in Dubai who would arrange for the import of luxury cars into India from countries like the UK, Japan and UAE, in the names of diplomats.
  • To Solan in our Honda City

    Before this trip, I had a misconception that Himalayan foothills are not worth the hassle if the idea is to enjoy real-natural beauty. I couldn't have been more wrong. So now I know better, and the…
  • Mid-life upgrades for my Vento

    This is probably the first if not only Vento in India with a MK8 GTI wheel. The buttons are white backlit, and so is the instrument cluster, however, the colour temperature is different, the buttons…
  • Crysta petrol real-life mileage

    Overall, this car can deliver anywhere between 4-20kmpl depending on the traffic conditions and driving style. Using the below image across 6 trips as an anchor to explain. This has been with 3 people…
  • Close Look: Mahindra Bolero Neo

    There have been quite a few changes made to the front end to help differentiate the Bolero Neo from the TUV300. Where the TUV300's 'battle tank inspired' design felt like it was trying too hard, the…
  • Why USA companies fail in India

    FCA, Chevy, Ford, Harley, Indian, etc. Why do you think these brands are unable to sustain and survive in India? One of the main reasons for the failure I see is a poor product strategy that indirectly…
  • Weird Toyota Camry booking...

    Imagine my surprise, when I messaged him after a couple of days, on Whatsapp, that I would be swinging by with a cheque of Rs. One lakh later in the day and booking my car; the sales rep responded…
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