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  • Philately | Stamp Collection

    There used to be a time when I used to collect stamps as a hobby. Writing letters to an unknown friend who you only knew through letters and who might or might not be living in the same country, used…
  • Future Tata CEO does a U-turn

    Tata Motors says Marc not joining as MD & CEO. Guenter Butschek will continue as the CEO & managing director till 30 June, 2021, Tata Motors said. What happened? Marc Llistosella claims he doesn't…
  • Delhi to reconsider 10-year ban?

    Read in today’s Times of India that the Govt. is likely to reconsider the NGT ban on old cars in NCR! Yet another glimmer of hope, let’s hope something comes out of it this time. If you love your…
  • Ola's CEO is quite a dude!

    Quite an impressive personality, this dude . Sharing two must-read articles to know more about the man who is running the largest app-taxi network in India. He failed to clear the joint entrance exam…
  • 1 year with a Tata Tiago AT

    With a whole year of fortnightly hometown runs later, just managed cross the 7700km mark. It’s slow going as compared to our other vehicles. The usage pattern and low running was expected and with…
  • A case for rear-hinged doors

    Front hinged doors leave inadequate space for easy entry and exit. These days only the very top end of cars like some Bentleys and Rolls Royces seem to feature coach doors hinged at the rear to…
  • Maruti dealer apathy for ATs

    Somewhat simalar story continued at 3 other nearby dealerships. We were greeted with "if you want AT, why come to Maruti" attitude. Found it strange because in this same city, we have Mercedes, Audi…
  • R.I.P. Indian Toll Booths

    The central government is planning to roll out complete GPS-based toll collection within a year. If this plan follows through then toll booths will be defunct in the country. The announcement was…
  • Experience with a used Celerio

    After test driving both I felt Celerio calling out to me. Somehow I am a guy of comfort factor and the Celerio managed to over shadow Swift in terms of cost, cleanliness and positive vibrations (don’t…
  • Jimny long-wheelbase caught!

    Some news coming our way. This could well be the start of 5 door Jimny. I wish they would introduce the 3 door SWB Jimny alongside this thing, at least as an option. Even if it is in a made to order…
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