Maruti Suzuki’s first hardcore off-roader since the Gypsy, the five-door Jimny is here to take on the likes of the Mahindra Thar, currently the most affordable off-road vehicle in India. Can the Jimny prove to be a worthy opponent? Who is the Jimny designed for? And why should you consider buying one? All questions answered in this episode of The Drive Report
MG Motors has just launched the latest and cheapest EV in the market. A spiritual successor to the Reva, does the Comet EV’s promise of a convenient city commute make it compelling enough to buy? The Drive Report takes the Comet EV through the streets of Delhi to see if a micro electric vehicle is all you really need for your daily commute.
Here's a look at India’s most talked about EV, MG Comet: Is it just a niche toy, is it a or game-changing affordable EV? Watch the review first on Moneycontrol. MG Motors has just launched the latest and cheapest EV in the market. A spiritual successor to the Reva, does the Comet EV’s promise of a convenient city commute make it a compelling enough buy? The Drive Report takes the Comet EV through the streets of Delhi to see if a micro EV is all you really need as a daily driver. Watch!
Can the recent inclusion of EV cabs by ride-hailing services revolutionise India’s shared mobility? Should the promise of punctuality and safety cost the customer more with providers like Ola, Uber and Blu? How exactly can an ever-widening EV cab footprint help the consumer experience a smoother, more reliable and eventually, cheaper commute?
The world’s most indestructible pick-up truck has finally arrived. Can India’s trying terrain, battered roads and constantly varying temperatures break the unbreakable Hilux? Is the Hilux a comfortable enough everyday SUV? Just who is the target customer for such a purpose-built machine, with a storied past spanning five decades?
The fifth-gen Honda City has just received a major ADAS update with a more advanced cruise control system that makes for easier inner-city driving. Is it enough to return the Honda City to its glory days?
Lamborghini’s new, sharper and lighter take on the bestselling Urus is here. Can the Urus Performante be the new benchmark for super-SUVs?
The country’s inaugural Formula E race has just concluded. Attracting crowds in thousands, including several VIPs and superstars, it marked the return of international, FIA-grade motorsport after a whole decade. Here’s what the highly anticipated race weekend looked like and what it may hold for India’s EV plans
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has officially arrived in India, commencing Hyundai’s journey as maker of top-notch, luxury electric vehicles (EVs). Designed like a concept car turned real, it’s long on range, big on power and space and very easy on the eyes. What is the brand’s halo electric offering like in the real world? Watch
The 2023 Budget has introduced a revised custom duty structure that will alter the price of certain luxury vehicles while making made-in-India EVs cheaper. A detailed analysis of the custom duty structure, what’s likely to get more expensive and what will stay the same - WATCH!
Citroën is the latest brand to enter the budget EV space with the new ë-C3. Based on the ICE C3 platform, it gets a modestly-sized battery designed primarily for urban, everyday usage. Sitting somewhere between the Tiago EV and the Tata Nexon EV, the ë-C3 enters a very competitive, but sparsely populated space. Can it rattle established EV players like Tata Motors and make a dent in the EV market?
The Auto Expo 2023 has made a dramatic comeback after three years. With over 75 new models on display, and tens of thousands of people thronging towards its glossy pavilions, the country’s biggest automotive exhibition has once again, proven to be quite a crowd puller. From Maruti Suzuki’s Jimny to Tata Sierra EV, here are the best launches from Auto Expo 2023!
The Jeep Grand Cherokee has been designed primarily as an on-road luxury SUV. But with off-roading so deeply embedded in its DNA, it takes to muddy terrain quite naturally, as demonstrated in this special feature, brought to you in association with Jeep India.
As much as it is an off-roading icon, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is, first-and-foremost an on-road luxury car. Featuring a monocoque chassis, a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbo-petrol producing 400 Nm of torque, the Grand Cherokee’s on-road mannerisms defy convention. We get behind the wheel of the Jeep’s latest, locally-assembled luxury benchmark to see just what it packs.
MG Motors has showcased new electric and hybrid models at Auto Expo 2023, unveiling two technologically advanced, high-safety and zero-emission EVs —the MG4, a pure-electric hatchback, and the MG eHS, a plug-in hybrid SUV. To know more about these cars, watch this exclusive ground report
Auto Expo 2023 will see a long list of electric vehicle unveilings. So, will EVs once again be the focus of the launch calendar? Or will hybrid tech evangelists be in for a surprise? Watch the video to find out
A deep-dive into the extensive list of creature comforts and features that the new Jeep Grand Cherokee packs. As Jeep’s luxury benchmark, the America icon brings segment-first features to the mix, at a significantly lower price point that its European luxury counterparts.
Asia's biggest automotive show, the Auto Expo, is coming back in 2023 and will be held between January 13 -18 in Greater Noida. Some of the most-anticipated vehicles are expected to be unveiled by Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, MG Motors, Hyundai, and many more leading automobile manufacturers. Watch to know what to expect from the vehicles that are expected to make their appearance in Auto Expo 2023.
A detailed exploration of the new, India-assembled Jeep Grand Cherokee, its breadth of capabilities and the unique status it enjoys among the ranks of global SUV superstars. All that and more in this four-part limited series.
The Tata Tiago EV has a huge mandate to fulfil: one which involves being a reliable city electric car and a premium hatchback at the same time. But does it offer enough range, features, power, and practicality to be the breakthrough EV that we’ve all been waiting for? How much EV does Rs 8.46 lakh get you? Is it truly affordable? Watch to find out!
The Audi Q3 has finally returned after a long-awaited hiatus. Once a bestseller for Audi and the ringleader of the compact luxury SUV space, it returns with sharper looks, advanced tech and a handful of standard features elevating it from the competition. Does the new Q3 still offer the most value for money? And can it conquer the segment like its predecessor and reclaim its best-selling status?
The 2022 Range Rover has finally arrived after the usual 10-year gap. Is it still the ultimate off-roading limousine in the world? Are its abilities both on and off the road significantly enhanced? Can the Range Rover still claim to be the biggest name in luxury off-roading? We find out
Thoroughbred supercar-maker McLaren Automotive has officially inaugurated its first showroom in India. McLaren, known for its select breed of extreme, track-bred supercars, will also offer an official service centre operated by McLaren-trained engineers and technicians. Arriving in India via a dealership, instead of a wholly owned subsidiary, McLaren will offer its full range of lightweight, high-performance supercars featuring F1-derived technology. Take a closer look at its range of cars and the brand’s plans for supercar market dominance.
One of the most significant landmarks in India’s EV journey, the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4Matic represents the best that global EV technology has to offer. And, India is the only market outside of Germany to locally assemble it! Moneycontrol gets behind the wheel of the car that has brought unprecedented tech, advanced AI, S-Class rivalling luxury and AMG-rivalling performance to the EV space – in a single package. With GST rebates allowing it to undercut the price of the S-Class, the EQS 580 is the bellwether of future EV technology.
The fastest Porsches in the world…On an F1 racetrack! Who says no to that, right? Well, that’s exactly what happened at the Buddh International Circuit last month, thanks to Porsche’s performance car line-up, which is an event held by Porsche where you have access to the carmaker’s line-up in one place. From driving to analysing these amazing cars, Moneycontrol brings you the best of the track day event. Also…the answer to the question- can Porsche’s EV performance match up to its thoroughbred ICE supercars? Watch!