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  • Absurd speed limits on our roads

    Below 3 images are from the Thane-Belapur road, which is a massive arterial road that leads to the Mumbai-Pune highways. At multiple locations the posted speed limit is 30kmph, followed by 50 kmph…
  • RE Guerrilla 450 launched @ 2.39L

    Royal Enfield has announced the launch of its new roadster bike, the Guerrilla 450. It is available in three variants with prices starting at Rs 2.39 lakh (ex-showroom, Chennai). Powering the Guerrilla…
  • An accident & a heroic act...

    Here’s a quick glimpse on what goes behind the scenes of a heroic act. Heartening to see that we still have such humans amongst us on the roads. Yes, calling this out as a heroic act, especially…
  • Turned 60, need a car with ADAS

    As I am over 60, my reflexes may not be as sharp, so I want a vehicle with ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) features. These features can help me manage the erratic and irresponsible behavior…
  • Exter now gets Dual-Cylinder CNG

    Hyundai has announced the launch of the Exter HY-CNG Duo with Dual Cylinder CNG technology. It is available in three variants: S, SX and Knight SX, priced from Rs 8,50,300 (ex-showroom).
  • Maruti to shave 100kg on Heartect

    The next gen Alto will be 100kg lighter than the current model, with a weight close to that of the third generation. Make HEARTECT lighter-Lightweighting in vehicles not only helps reduce CO2 emissions…
  • Got 36 kmpl hypermiling my Passat

    Ghat section was a messiah for my FE, for we were clocking a staggering 34kmpl! Seeing a 170hp sedan which is capable of cruising at 200km/h all day also give a mileage of 30kmpl+ felt/feels surreal…
  • 3 temples 4 days; 1200k from Blore

    We made an impromptu detour to Ghati Subramanya Temple on Day 1 & dropped Belum Caves & Tadipatri at fag end as we grow tired & decided to return on Day 4 itself. Both these locations can be clubbed…
  • 10 months with my Seltos GTX+ DCT

    I have driven close to 8500kms (70%highways and 30% city) in a span of 10 months in different conditions and loved the way it drives and handles. I mostly drive it in 100-115 kmph range on highways…
  • DIY: Replacing shocks & springs

    Shocks and springs will at some point in time need replacing. Eventually, they wear out, it is inevitable of course. But on the whole, they last many years/kilometres. This also means that they tend…
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