The category of racing games has been dominated by a handful of franchises over the last couple of decades. I’ve been lucky to play one or more editions of these games. Like any form of entertainment, video games cover a wide span of genres with sub-genres within them. In the broad category of racing games, […]
Audi was looking to add a new member to its “RS” lineup near the turn of the millennium. It chose to build something based on the A6 from its upper mid-range. That’s how the now iconic RS 6 moniker was born which debuted in the summer of 2002 and is now celebrating its 20th birthday. […]
The petrolhead community loves a fast wagon. That’s why the likes of the Audi RS6 Avant and Mercedes E63 AMG Estate continue to be offered to fulfil that niche. There are smaller models too, like the Audi RS4 Avant and the Mercedes AMG C43 Estate. But BMW never really leaned into it the same way […]
The Mahindra XUV700 is a popular mid-size SUV. It has an impressive premium package with its design, features and performance. While on a work trip to Arunachal Pradesh, I spent a fair bit of time travelling in and driving an XUV700. Engine specs The model I had for the trip was the fully loaded AX7L […]
The usual global auto shows may have fallen off the calendar due to the pandemic, but electric mobility solutions are being showcased at just about any event relating to technology. So, it’s no surprise that the CES 2022 was a host to a range of clever concepts and EVs. Among them was this beautiful creation: […]
Usually, when old-school carmakers go electric, they’ll either start a new sub-brand or electrify one of their unexciting mass-market models. Ford did it a bit differently, starting their EV journey by making a sports SUV named after their iconic fuel-guzzling sports GT – the Mustang Mach-e. Next, they introduced an all-electric version of the iconic […]
BMW has taken the covers off the new-gen M3 sedan and M4 coupe and many on the internet wish they hadn’t. The carmaker’s current design language has already been criticised a lot for the most polarising element – the disproportionately large kidney grilles. It’s most shocking version was seen on the regular 4 Series Coupe […]
We don’t often take an interest in new SUVs but every once in a while, there is one that is true to its classification and just so happens to have had a big impact in automotive history. The Ford Bronco ticks those boxes and this monicker has been brought forward to the present after being […]
When you think of a fast car, a lot of different shapes come to mind. In terms of the powertrain layout, there aren’t three broad options to filter between – front-engined, mid-engined and rear-engined. There are more variations depending on how the engine is mounted in respect to the front or rear axle too. Nearly […]
BMW gets a lot of flak these days for its new design language that is headlined by large and grotesque grilles. Even if they have a functional purpose for that design, I agree that the new design is unappetizing. However, it wasn’t that long ago when BMW made some really good looking cars including one […]
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