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    Hormazd Sorabjee

    Autocar India

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    Background

    Our editor has been writing about cars for over 30 years. He has driven everything on wheels from a 65-ton battle tank to a Formula 1 car and still can’t get enough. His dream is to drive from the Autocar UK office to Autocar India HQ.

    Stories By Hormazd Sorabjee

    Aug 26, 2025 10:42:00 AM

    Mahindra readies flex-fuel engines for India’s etha...

    Mahindra is developing engines capable of running on higher blends of ethanol, up to E85.

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    Jun 12, 2025 06:23:00 PM

    Skoda Octavia RS India launch confirmed for 2025

    However, plans to import the Superb diesel, Octavia diesel and Kodiaq RS have been put on hold.

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    May 27, 2025 12:03:00 PM

    Tata acquires licensing rights for in house development o...

    Tata Motors takes control of Fiat’s 2.0 Multijet diesel for future development and upgradation; Harrier and Saf...

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    Apr 29, 2025 06:00:00 PM

    Hardcore Ferrari 296 Speciale breaks cover

    The 880hp 296 Speciale Coupe and Aperta are defined by weight-saving, improved downforce, more power from the V6 plug...

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    Feb 04, 2025 02:36:00 PM

    Affordable VinFast EVs arriving in 2026

    VinFast will begin with CKD operations of VF7 and VF6 by the festive season this year.

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    Jan 28, 2025 11:53:00 AM

    Quality and customer satisfaction drive rising sales: Lex...

    The Japanese luxury brand grew by 22 percent last year, with the ES 300h sedan driving growth.

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    Jan 20, 2025 03:12:00 PM

    Designed on Indian streets, not in a fancy studio: Hyunda...

    Hyundai spent two years directly engaging with rickshaw users to gain a deeper understanding of their daily needs.

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    Jan 17, 2025 02:10:00 PM

    New Toyota Maharashtra, Karnataka plants underline Kirlos...

    Kirloskar Group will be not dilute their stake in the joint venture with Toyota says vice chairman Manasi Kirloskar T...

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    Oct 18, 2024 12:06:00 PM

    Skoda-Volkswagen India's EVs to use affordable CMP 21 pla...

    VW China’s CMP platform can underpin EVs up to 4.8 metres in length, giving Skoda, VW India the possibility of ...

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    Aug 31, 2025 10:00:00 AM

    Lamborghini Temerario track drive: Intelligent rage

    Lamborghini Temerario rewrites the hybrid supercar rulebook, as we find out firsthand at the Estoril racetrack.

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    Aug 24, 2025 01:00:00 PM

    2025 Citroen e-SpaceTourer review: Van-tastic opportunity

    The Citroen e-SpaceTourer, with lower customs duties, could find a good market in India. We drove this electric peopl...

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    Aug 10, 2025 06:45:00 PM

    2025 Lamborghini Temerario video review

    The brand-new Lamborghini Temerario is a big departure to the Huracan it replaces with the biggest talking point bein...

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    Jul 19, 2025 08:00:00 AM

    Hyundai Ioniq 5 long term review, 22,000km report

    Final report: It’s been hard to say goodbye to our favourite EV, which has served us so well.

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    Jul 17, 2025 10:34:00 AM

    New Mercedes-Benz CLA electric video review

    The Mercedes CLA is back in an all-new avatar, and for the first time, it will be offered as an EV too. We got to dri...

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    Jul 17, 2025 03:31:00 AM

    Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ review: Merc's electric future is ...

    With cutting-edge tech, sleek design and serious real-world range, the new CLA Electric redefines what you can expect...

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    Jul 06, 2025 10:00:00 AM

    Mercedes Benz EQS SUV long term review, 6,000km report

    Second report: Our long-term EQS SUV finally earns its stripes with a range test to Mahabaleshwar.

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    Jun 15, 2025 10:00:00 AM

    Hyundai Exter long term review, 23,000km report

    First report: As a smartly packaged city car that punches above its weight, the Exter immediately impressed us.

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    Jun 08, 2025 10:00:00 AM

    2025 Defender Octa India review: Hardcore performance SUV

    Octa brings V8 muscle, off-road tech and unflappable composure to tackle everything Indian roads can throw at it.

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    Aug 30, 2025 02:00:00 PM

    How Ceat Tyres is making a push into Europe

    Indian tyre maker Ceat's global ambitions gain traction; we meet the European team steering the charge.

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    Aug 27, 2025 08:00:00 AM

    Ferrari Approved used car programme: Second coming

    Ferrari has a factory-backed programme that makes buying a used Ferrari worry-free. We find out how.

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    Aug 12, 2025 06:15:00 PM

    How does E20 fuel affect efficiency and performance of yo...

    E20 fuel has lower energy density than petrol. Read on to know how it affects the efficiency of your car.

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    Aug 12, 2025 05:34:00 PM

    E20 petrol in India: What is it and why is it being rolle...

    A 20 percent ethanol-petrol mix is already in place, and the Indian government is looking at taking the blend higher....

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    Jun 01, 2025 02:00:00 PM

    Lamborghini Revuelto driven at the Navi Mumbai Internatio...

    Before the first commercial flight takes off from Navi Mumbai International Airport, we give the runway an early shak...

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    Mar 06, 2025 05:24:00 PM

    Slideshow: The day Narain Karthikeyan made his F1 debut

    On this day 20 years ago, history was made when Narain became the first Indian ever to take part in a Formula 1 Grand...

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    Dec 30, 2024 08:19:00 PM

    Osamu Suzuki (1930 - 2024)

    Suzuki will be remembered for his big bet on India, his obsession with cost control and for proving that with the rig...

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    Dec 15, 2024 08:30:00 AM

    Feature: Uzbekistan Silk Road trip in Chevrolet Equinoxes

    Camels, caravans and Chevrolets. A 1,200km drive on the fabled Silk Road in Uzbekistan takes us back in time.

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    Oct 10, 2024 09:14:00 PM

    Ratan Tata (1937 – 2024)

    In memory of Padma Vibhushan Ratan Tata, who passed away at the age of 86.

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    Dec 14, 2023 09:00:00 PM

    Maruti 800 @ 40

    Celebrating four decades of India’s favourite car that became a giant and changed Indian roads forever.

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    Jul 14, 2023 12:25:00 PM

    Maruti Zen at 30

    Remembering the Maruti Zen and Auto India magazine, which were born at the same time, exactly three decades ago.

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    Apr 27, 2021 07:28:00 PM

    Farewell to a people’s man who led a people’s...

    Decisive, visionary, and passionate, Jagdish Khattar transformed Maruti from a monopolistic monolith into an agile co...

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    Aug 10, 2015 11:58:00 AM

    What's in a name?

    Suzuki’s all-new hatchback has been christened the Baleno for Europe but in India, Maruti should call it the Zen.

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    Dec 14, 2013 04:38:00 PM

    The car that put India on wheels

    The Maruti 800 was born 30 years ago and changed the face of motoring in India forever.

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    Nov 20, 2013 04:49:00 AM

    Secret City

    The all-new Honda City is the industry’s best kept secret and the most awaited launch today. Can’t wait f...

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    May 31, 2013 10:09:00 PM

    Everest by road

    Back in 1994, we drove five Mahindra Armadas right up to the base camp of Mt Everest as part of a 13,000km voyage acr...

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    Feb 21, 2013 06:00:00 PM

    Ratan Tata's biggest achievement

    Ratan Tata's most significant contributions.

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    Poll of the month

    What is your biggest concern with the roll out of E20 fuel?

    Loss of fuel efficiency

     

    19.57%

    Long term corrosion of mechanical components

     

    69.16%

    I am not concerned, on the whole this is a good move

     

    11.27%

    Total Votes : 1446
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