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  • Life with my used BMW 525d

    Engine+gearbox combination obviously. The sole reason I have a F10 5-series standing in my parking. Enough has been spoken about how good the N57+ZF8 combination is, but it really deserves the compliments…
  • Burdwan: A peep into history

    Burdwan, a quaint town about 130 Kms from Kolkata also has its own set of history. So on a monsoony Saturday morning at about 8.45 am took out my trusted steed (The Black Scorpio) from the stable…
  • Jehan Daruvala to test McLaren

    Daruvala will be driving the 2021 McLaren MCL35M as part of the team's Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) programme. The test is aimed to evaluate young talents for the future. Jehan will be accompanied…
  • Car for home-office commuting

    Monday to Friday the vehicle will be used in bumper to bumper traffic for around 25 KMs one way. Hence, an automatic is a must. This new car is unlikely to see a lot of outstation family trips due…
  • Kia Sonet sells 1.5 lakh units

    Kia has announced that it has sold over 1.5 lakh units of the Sonet crossover in less than 2 years since its launch. The Kia Sonet was launched in September 2020. The model accounts for over 32% of…
  • Retro: My invention for the blind

    my rental domicile was very near to a school for blind girls. My wife used to volunteer there as a braille "writer" and through her I had become aware of the problems they faced. Thinking over it,…
  • Tiger 800's epic ride to Spiti!

    Spiti was the next logical item on my bucket list and for my second innings in Himachal, I was clear I wanted to use my own bike - the Tiger - instead of a rental. Time is scarce in my profession…
  • My Garage: M340i | GTI | Thar

    I have a 2018 VW Polo GTI, 2021 BMW M340i and a 2022 Mahindra Thar P HT AT. I will just mention the things I like and dislike about each car, the ownership experience and the modifications/accessories…
  • Honda City Hybrid Reviews

    Overall, an amazing proposition. Sales rep indicated a 6-8 month-long waiting period for the eHEV and 15-30 days for the petrol Honda City. Booking amount is 10k (I think, can't remember exactly).…
  • Review: Skoda's 8" Head-Unit

    It looks a bit dated for 2022. The overall color theme, icons, UI/UX styling is a bit old style. However, it's not a deal-breaker. The touchscreen response is fantastic. Even my Galaxy S21 feels…
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