Toyota Camry 2024 Review – At the Top of the Game
The latest generation of Toyota Camry might just be the perfect sedan. Read on to find out if it has everything you need. Story: Joshua Varghese Photography: Sanjay Lekha Toyota is one of the best car manufacturers in the world and Camry is one of the best cars they have launched in the Indian market. Until now, the Camry was associated with people who wore suits and went to meetings. These smart, pragmatic people realize that they don't need to spend more than Rs 50 lakh to commute comfortably. It's also a great example of stylish sedan styling. The Japanese giant now wants to change that. This is the ninth generation Camry in the world, and the manufacturer hopes to attract young customers into the emotional world of Toyota Camry. So, it’s not just about suits anymore. It's also about people who take time out from the day's work to walk around town in business casual attire. In my opinion,…
Osamu Suzuki dies at 94
Osamu Suzuki, former chairman of Suzuki Motor Corporation, has died. He died of lymphoma at the age of 94. Born on January 30, 1930, his original name was Matsuda Osamu. After marriage, he adopted his wife's surname, a past practice in Japan for families without male heirs. He joined the family business in 1958 and was promoted to director within five years. His approach was to lead by example, and he continued to excel well into his eighties. Suzuki mulberryHis vision and foresight made him the automotive giant we know today, but he was also a smart and frugal man. Lowering factory ceilings to save on air-conditioning costs and to keep flying economically in his later years were among the many methods he used to avoid unnecessary expenses. This mindset is key to shaping the company's future. They are popular for their cheap compact cars and reliable motorcycles. Suzuki mulberry Understand the importance of partnerships and the potential of new…
Maruti Suzuki Dzire (4th Generation) Review – Desirable
The new Maruti Suzuki Dzire looks like it has everything it should have, but is it a perfect fit? Story: Joshua VarghesePhotography: Sanjay Lekha Not many of us ask us which compact sedan to buy these days. The segment's popularity seems to have declined over the years. Although there are multiple options on sale, no one is offering more options than the facelift in recent times, which is why the new Maruti Suzuki Dzire is an important car. Not only is it largely a new product, but it has been the undefeated king of the ring to date. We got to experience the fourth generation of the popular Maruti Suzuki Dzire in Goa. I haven't been a fan of Dzire's Swift-ish look since the first iteration. So when Maruti Suzuki decided to replace the 'Swift Dzire' moniker with 'Dzire' on the previous model, it felt like a step in the right direction. For the current generation, they have taken some…
Kia Carnival Luxury Sedan Review – The Carnival Makes a Comeback
The Kia Carnival luxury sedan is back; twice the features and twice the price. Story: Joshua VarghesePhotography: Sanjay Lekha The Kia Carnival's comeback is big news for two reasons. Its predecessor recalibrated our expectations of second-row travel for less than Rs 35 lakh (ex-showroom), and in its latest iteration, it's almost twice as expensive as before. Kia India has confirmed that this is the latest generation multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and it comes with all the bells and whistles through the SKD route. Out of curiosity, we found ourselves in rainy Bengaluru to get acquainted with the latest Fiesta limousine. As the name suggests, this time around the Fiesta is only available in limousine form. This means we only get a seven-seat layout. This seems fair considering this is Kia India's new internal combustion engine (ICE) flagship in the country. At over 5.1 meters long, it is 40 mm longer than its predecessor and longer than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB. It…
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