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Topic: SUVs

Why Tesla, Mercedes and BMW are all playing by China’s rules now

Tata and Mahindra have also understood that Indian and Chinese consumers like the same things. We like three-row SUVs because family is important.

Mahindra is gearing up for future buyers. Unveils limited edition ‘Bat’ BE6, 4 new concepts

This is the first time Mahindra is making an ‘all-in-one’ platform like global carmakers. However, it will most likely skip hybrid vehicles.

From Gypsy, Scorpio, Fortuner to Thar—the journey of the Indian male SUV driver

In the US car culture, SUVs are all about safe, family-friendly, soccer-mom lifestyle. But In India, it is the complete opposite.

India’s China policy needs ‘consistency’ & how Indian middle-class is shifting gears to quality cars

Global media also takes note of how decades of caste discrimination has resulted in higher levels of child stunting rates in India & SC’s outlaw of ‘bulldozer justice’.

‘Overambitious’ car manufacturers pose risk to India’s auto market despite no dearth in demand

Automobile dealers’ body asserts there has been no slowdown in demand, but original equipment manufacturers are dumping vehicles for which there is stock already available.

Five-door Mahindra Thar ROXX is big, comfortable SUV. Just don’t throw it into corners

The Thar ROXX is nothing like its three-door sibling, and this is evident not just in the features and the quality of the interiors, but also in how well Mahindra has managed the noise, vibration, and harshness in the new SUV.

Driving Volkswagen Virtus for 24 hrs to beat national record—engine, tyres, speed, and medal

I participated in the National Automotive Test Tracks in Madhya Pradesh's Pithampur and won a medal. The tracks include an 11.36 km four-lane banked oval for sustaining speeds up to 250 kph.

Indians are buying more SUVs, less ‘mini’ cars. An optimistic & pessimistic way to look at it

Sales for C-segment SUVs have gone ballistic due to the addition of smartphone integration and ADAS, but poor sales figure for lower-priced units is worrying.

A slight French puzzle—Just where will the new Citroën C3 Aircross SUV slot in?

How is the C3 Aircross to drive? Quite nice actually. The 1.2 litre turbo petrol is an enthusiastic unit, it urges the driver to give it the beans.

Maruti Suzuki missed out on the SUV party. But Grand Vitara, Invicto show it’s pulling hard

Maruti Suzuki Invicto is a step up in the Suzuki Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Company tie-up.

On Camera

AAP has brought Punjab to its knees. State needs BJP governance

The past week saw the defection of 7 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, led by Raghav Chaddha and Ashok Mittal, into the BJP. This lays bare the fragility and inconsistency within the party.

As govt weighs mandatory silver hallmarking, new report flags economic & operational bottlenecks

Koan Advisory report warns that infra gaps could hurt small businesses and artisans, recommends transition period of 3-5 yrs for industry to adapt.

What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years

The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, it is learnt.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.