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  • The work-from-home thread

    The IT office isn't just the swanky floors full of howling well-paid prima donnas. There's an entire world down in the dark basement, with limited choices, prospects and no practical voice or say…
  • DIY: 3-Way Active Sound System

    A pair of Sundown E-6.5 CS with the SA-2.75 V2 would take care of the whole frequency range, I prefer only front stage; so the speakers were done. The power to these would be given by Sundown SFB-200.…
  • Contaminated fuel in my Polo TSI

    On cranking the car engine, it would not start. On multiple attempts, only once did it try to start, and it did not even reach idle speed. The engine would stall within a few seconds. All this while,…
  • A trip to Tirumala through TTDC

    I have been trying to make the trip back to Tirumala, but for one reason or another, it kept getting postponed. Then came the Covid years. And finally, 4 years after the last visit, it materialised…
  • On ethanol blending (E20 petrol)

    Performance and fuel efficiency will both take a hit as ethanol % increases. Calorific value of ethanol is a third less than petrol, and the effect will be proportionate. In plain and simple words,…
  • Goodbye 1st-gen Mercedes GLC

    Mercedes-Benz India has delisted the GLC SUV from its official website, which suggests that the model may have been discontinued. The Mercedes-Benz GLC was launched in 2016 and received a facelift…
  • Asked to pay despite recall!

    Car was brought to the workshop and the vehicle was inspected by Service Representative Junaid who informed that the fuel pump motor was faulty. Upon enquiring if it was faulty or was there debris…
  • Pics: Made in India HD X440

    This roadster is the first machine to come from Harley's partnership with Hero MotoCorp, and it's powered by an oil-cooled, single-cylinder 440cc motor. Other noteworthy details include an upside-down…
  • Why do car steerings pull left?

    I've read about this issue in disturbingly high cars, across all brands and across the years. To respected members on this forum I ask - what can be the reason? Is it just the road camber? Something…
  • Small things but big on happiness

    We travelled to Bhutan recently and as everyone does, we covered all major attractions in Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha. Along with these, in Thimphu we spent an extra hour and Rs 800 more for stamps…
Redlining the Indian Automotive Scene