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…
Hyundai Motors and Empowering Women I – Irisha Poonawalla
For half the population in particular, the gender gap is a one-sided affliction. But some brave souls swim against the current and wade through it, not only making themselves stronger but leaving a mark that inspires others. In this special series Hyundai Motor Indiawe interview women who are making a difference and inspiring others to follow their dreams, start here Dr. Alyssa Poonawallaworld-class Latin dancer, eco-entrepreneur and lifestyle journalist. Being a woman in this day and age can still be tough. Why? you might ask. Mainly because, while more and more people are talking about women's rights and gender bias in society, few are actually taking action. Whether it's providing equal opportunities or closing the pay gap, gender equality still has a ways to go and we want to highlight how some women can make a difference by being themselves and following their passions. After all, making things run smoothly is what matters. Staying true to your cause will build…
The new Porsche 911 GT3 – everything you need to know
There's a new Porsche 911 GT3 on the planet. Honestly, more than one. There's a lot more going on with GT3 in the 992.II generation, here's what you need to know. For 25 years, every new Porsche 911 GT3 has embodied the company's essence. Four generations of exciting naturally aspirated sports cars continue the 911 success story, with impressive performance both on the track and on the road. The GT3 is unlike any other 911, bearing the hallmarks of Porsche's motorsport division and road-legal The sports car surpasses itself with every new version, becoming faster, more precise and more dynamic. Now we move on to the next one. New generation 992.II Porsche 911 GT3 Sharper than ever and designed to be more engaging. The 4.0-liter six-cylinder boxer engine remains, producing 510 hp and 450 Nm of torque, but the main change is the gear ratio, which has been shortened to provide greater acceleration and more excitement. Available with six-speed manual…
Volkswagen Virtus and Taigun launch new models
Volkswagen Virtus gets GT Line and GT Plus Sport variants, while Taigun gets new mid-spec Highline Plus variant, updating existing variant line-up To keep things fresh, Volkswagen is rejigging the variant line-up of Virtus sedan and Taigun SUV by launching new variants. For Virtus, it's the much-awaited GT Line and GT Plus Sport variants priced at Prices start at Rs 14.08 Lakh and Rs 17.84 Lakh respectively (ex-showroom, India). The updates are a bit tame for the Taigun, but not worth scoffing at. new variant Price (ex showroom) Virtus Highline Plus Rs 13.88 Lakh (MT)/Rs 14.98 Lakh (AT) DajunHighline Plus Rs 14.27 Lakh (MT) / Rs 15.37 Lakh (AT) Virtus GT Series Rs 14.08 Lakh (MT) / Rs 15.18 Lakh (AT) Virtus GT Plus Sports Edition Rs 17.85 Lakh (MT)/Rs 19.4 Lakh (AT) Starting with the Virtus in GT Line variant, it is designed to bring the sporty GT experience to a more affordable price point. The main highlight is…
BYD eMAX 7 first drive review – powerful people mover system
BYD's latest product in India, the BYD eMAX 7 electric MPV, has great advantages. The product is designed to leverage its first-mover advantage in the electric MPV segment, which currently has only one car: the eMAX 7 Story: Scientific Ethics Photography: Sanjay Lekha BYD entered the Indian market in 2021 with the e6 MPV, which will be sold exclusively to fleet operators for a year before going on sale to the general public in 2022. We now have a direct replacement for the e6, the BYD eMAX 7 electric MPV, which aims to fill a gap in the market and continue BYD's success story in India. In a way, this is their most important launch yet, and BYD certainly hopes this car has the ability to single-handedly establish an entirely new segment. We drove to Chennai. The BYD eMAX 7, known as the BYD M6 in other markets, looks good but doesn't hurt. It’s not going to make anyone fall…
India to recall over 90,000 Honda cars
The recall will affect Honda cars produced in India between 2017 and 2018 If you own a Honda car manufactured in India between August 2017 and June 2018, Honda has voluntarily recalled 92,672 units of the Amaze, City, BR-V, Jazz, WR-V and Brio models. The reason behind this is that the fuel pump has an underlying issue with a defective impeller, which Honda will replace for free. Of this list of over 90,000 cars, 2,204 are older models (Accord, Amaze, Brio, BR-V, City, Civic, Jazz, WR-V) that may have had this defective part previously Replaced as spare parts. Those wondering whether their car is part of the affected batch can contact their nearest Honda dealer or enter their car's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the Honda website (www.hondacarindia.com). Additionally, Honda recommends owners who purchased a fuel pump assembly from any Honda dealer between June 2017 and October 2023 to check whether their vehicle is affected. Honda's recall process will begin…
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