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Drive carefully, obstacles ahead

Dreamers Media offers to share the payment of EMIs if, in return, the car owners allow the vehicles to be used as moving billboards

Tarmac gobbler

Land Rover's Sport becomes a more civilised monster, having shed a lot of flab and gained a new street cred

Lauded by the world

With modern cars around, many see the Ambassador as a quaint relic of bygone days. But BBC's Top Gear says it is the best cab in the world, and Hindustan Motors, its maker, plans to keep the legend al

E is for expectation

Mercedes-Benz has taken a gamble and reconfigured its E-Class to meet the challenges posed by its luxury rivals. It might well prove a winning ploy

Lucky 13

B K Modi, chairman, Spice Global, is known for his flamboyance and also his penchant for the number 13

Sweeping statement

What are crossovers? The author scans the increasingly popular segment and finds the Volvo V40 fits perfectly into this space

Fit for Charlie's Angels

Who says the snarling sports utility vehicle is only for men? The author takes three popular SUVs for a spin across the city and believes she has found out which is the best for her ilk

'Boots are everything'

Alish Abdullah is India's only woman super bike racer

Mean machine with street presence

Harley-Davidson's Street Bob city cruiser will not beat the traffic jams, but it will pamper you with its solo-seat coasting stance on long urban rides

The hot hatches are here

Toyota and Volkswagen have boosted the power of their hatchbacks. The result is compact cars on steroids

Germanic gigantor

The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class SUV intimidates with its size, but it is an elegant machine for mature drivers even if it thuds across potholes

Old-world charmer

Royal Enfield brings back the powerful Bullet in a new avatar

Ferry king

Start of A-revolution

The Mercedes hatchback has everything going for it - but drive the car and you will realise it has not been tweaked for Indian road conditions, says Arup Das

Not for the faint-hearted

What Force Motors' new Gurkha lacks in grace and elegance, it more than makes up with its ruggedness

Feather-touch ride

BMW's new 6 Series Gran Coupe is not just seductive and haute - its ride quality is better than its badge siblings'

Cheery city runner

Ford's EcoSport compact SUV has designer looks and comes loaded with innovative features. Does it have the mojo to beat its competitors?

Off-road heroes

Ride where you fear to walk. The author suggests three hardcore machines that will ensure your safety as you head into the wilderness in the summer

Marked down tag for luxury

The Indian govt is currently negotiating a free-trade agreement with the European Union

Rich rides

Bicycles promote fitness and are environment-friendly. But they can also be style statements. The author looks at five that will earn you a long glance on the road.