Suzuki Swift is a daily driver for most of India but for me it has been my vacation mode of transport. On the winding Kerala roads and highways ridden with potholes, driving could be a challenging task for those who see it as a daily chore. But for those who …
Nissan Magnite: Made for the world
Nissan Magnite is coming to the UAE. The sub-compact SUV from Nissan is all set to take on 65 new countries, 45 of which are left hand drive markets. A turbocharged engine producing 99 hp and 160 Nm while delivering 17.4 kmpl; comfort features like remote start and an ionizer …
Opel Crossland 2022 review: ‘Generocity’
Opel Crossland has a dual existence as a small van and a compact crossover. For those who aren’t really looking for adventure-ready family carts, the Crossland offers a good-looking and reasonably spacious vehicle with several useful premium features as standard. UPSIDE: Impressive looks and cabin material, helpful camera, 6 airbags, …
MG 5 2020 review: A FRESH VIEW
MG is setting standards again with the MG 5, this time for compact sedans. It looks as though the brand asked around what people wanted and simply went about ticking boxes before throwing in a couple of big surprises, too. With a few pinches of magic dust (read awesome features) …
Hyundai Accent 2018: Accent on comfort
My return home after the first few months in Dubai was nothing short of a revelation in terms of dimensional dynamics. How everything is relative, even with icons that etched their shapes into your motoring canvas. The Ambassador seemed a meek and mild version of what I remembered of it. …
Honda Jazz 2018 review: ONE SIZE FIT
Honda Jazz isn’t one of those ubiquitous subcompacts in our part of the world. You’ll probably see them more often on award podiums than in parking lots. However, that could be about to change with the new Jazz ticking three big vital boxes, striking a new balance like few subcompacts …
Renault Zoe First Drive: Switching on an e-ra
It was about time. Questions about electric cars were getting harder to answer. Answers began with Tesla and didn’t get very far. Yet, a Tesla that everyone could put on their buying list rather than their wish list was still somewhat far. Nissan Leaf had moved to the second generation …
2015 Yaris hatchback First Drive: Growing a moustache
Makeovers seem to be accelerating their pace between generations. Toyota has already given the 2015 Yaris hatchback a thorough upgrade. Available in the UAE from the last week of June, the popular hatch is now bigger, quieter and bolder for the introduction of a new 1.5 engine, not to mention …
Nissan Tiida 1.8SV Review: Tadaa!
Much as the headline would sound silly, that would be the way to present the new Tiida hatchback. Nissan has once again played magician in inventing space from nowhere, just as it has done with the Sentra Sedan. After all they are complementing cars. UPSIDE: Stability at high speeds, Upscale …
2014 Peugeot 301 review: As good as basic gets
In the beginning – and in the end – there are three S factors that make up an essential family car – Safety, Space and Storage. In an ideal world, everything else would be just frills. However, times are such that value is often perceived in how much is packed …
