At the heart of the Duster 1.3 Turbo X-Tronic is a turbocharged engine paired to a 7-speed CVT, the same engine that also powers the Mercedes A-Class, CLA and GLA-Class entry-level models!Now if only Renault had put some thought into the all-new Duster's interiors and driver comfort as they did in the engine...Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com test-drives the old beast with a new heart.

It's got the looks, it's got the features, but the Magnite's success will depend on its pricing, says Rajesh Karkera.

German luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday said it has commenced the local production of its AMG portfolio in India, and rolled out its first-ever locally made GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe.The company rolled out AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupe, tagged at Rs 76.7 lakh (ex-showroom), from its Pune facility on Tuesday.

When Jawa Motorcycles owner Jiri Gerle sold the legendary but defunct brand to Classic Legends (part-owned by Mahindra & Mahindra), he had one request to the new owners: Please do bring the brand back to its homeland -- the Czech Republic.

Wrapped in blue and orange wax paper, it's a familiar sight on the shelves of kirana stores across the country.Given how well travelled and mobile it is - starting its journey in Chennai, then turning to Singapore and now landing in Mexico - you could say it lives up to its name: Modern.Modern Food Enterprises, the company that manufactures and sells the bread in question as well as other bakery products under the "Modern" brand name, has recently been sold to the world's largest baking company, Grupo Bimbo, for an undisclosed amount.This latest transaction is the second change of guard at Modern within five years and third since the government divested the company at the turn of the century.At a time, when the National Democratic Alliance government has decided to privatise, or shut down, public sector enterprises except for those deemed strategic, Modern makes for a promising case study of how divestment led to the brand's growth, both in revenue and reach.

Why is the Mini the only "lifestyle" auto badge that seems to be growing and staying strong? Pavan Lall finds out.

Smooth engine, plush interiors, great suspension that handle dodgy roads with ease, futuristic design elements that have little by way of competition in the market -- it's all there, says Pavan Lall.

Step on the gas and the power that propels the compact four-seater will take you by surprise as it hurtles to­wards the 80 kmph like a racing thoroughbred, never compromising any stability thanks to its rigid chassis and solid 1,600-kg kerb weight that gives it a well-planted feel along straights, corners and tricky lanes and roads, says Pavan Lall.

The Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC is the first-ever SUV offering in the company's ultra-luxurious 'Mercedes-Maybach' range. It is the only second Maybach model to be rolled out in the Indian market, following the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class.

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India on Thursday launched the imported version of its new generation flagship sedan S-Class with a price starting at Rs 2.17 crore while it prepares to introduce a locally-produced variety of the model in the fourth quarter this year.The new 7th generation S-Class comes in two variants -- diesel S 400d 4MATIC priced at Rs 2.17 crore and petrol S 450 4MATIC tagged at Rs 2.19 crore.

'It says, we are not just an overseas player -- we are Kia India and here for good'

Volkswagen's new SUV is set to lock horns with half a dozen rivals, says Pavan Lall.

This SUV will look as cool in 2030 as it might have in 2010 and ultimately that's what drives the core appeal of Mercedes-Benz and its products -- being classic, says Pavan Lall.

'The global semiconductor shortage has inadvertently provided an imm­ense fillip to the pre-owned car market'

Rajesh Karkera and Hitesh Harisinghani set out to test drive the new CNG versions of Tata Tiago and Tigor, and come away impressed.

While the Slavia comes in eight different variants, it's the base model that starts at around Rs 10.7 lakh that is most likely to take a bite out of the market share of its competitors, says Pavan Lall.

Jeep India, a part of automotive group Stellantis, on Tuesday announced the opening of bookings for its upcoming SUV Meridian, the production of which has also commenced from its joint venture manufacturing facility at Ranjangaon, Maharashtra.Customers can book the Meridian either at Jeep India dealership network or through the company's website with a down payment of Rs 50,000.Deliveries of the vehicle will start in June, it said in a statement.

The Meridian feels comfortable and upright with the quality of gadgetry, interiors and plastics expected from an international brand car.However, it lacks the overall premium-ness that may come with a top-end Japanese car or even a mid-range German car, says Pavan Lall.

The first all electric Mercedes AMG launched in India

According to Siam data, Indian auto companies sold 982,456 units of utility vehicles in the first half of FY23, a 50.29 per cent growth over the corresponding period last year.

Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com takes the latest offering from the Mahindra stable for a spin.

The final rites of renowned industrialist and philanthropist Ratan Tata were performed with full state honours at a central Mumbai crematorium on Thursday evening.The Mumbai police paid tribute to Tata with a gun salute.

Though pricey, this premium soundbar offers great sound and is full-featured

Packed with technology, the camera probably ticks all the boxes for the professional photographer

Device also has a sound personalisation feature

Sony Venice 2 cameras come with two kinds of sensors

Realme launches Launched realme PAD X, realme watch 3, realme Flat Monitor, realme Buds Air 3 Neo, and realme Buds Wireless 2S for its AIoT portfolio

Galaxy Watch 4 can be much more cost effective and efficient

Samsung first introduced BioActive Sensor in its Galaxy Watch4

Pushes past China on back of affordable homegrown brands; many in global top five

New devices focus on making the most of gadgets at home and work

The app helps deliver quick, customised and nutrition improvement programmes for vulnerable groups

Realme brings Buds Air 3S and Watch 3 Pro under its AIoT products portfolio

Realme DIZO and Optiemus Electronics have partnered to make smartwatches and audio wearables in India

The Kindle Scribe will ship later this year, the online retailer said Wednesday, at a price of $339

MediaTek Dimensity 1080 has 200MP camera with Imagiq ISP

Meta has unveiled a high-end virtual reality headset on hopes that people would use it to work in the virtual reality place metaverse

The latest TWS earbuds from the Danish company deliver on many aspects of an audiophile’s wishlist

Here’s what you need to look at, before you make these buds your daily companion

This Apple, used everyday, may or may not keep the doctor away. But it sure arms you with tons of data to take along for your next health check-up. 

The OnePlus Nord Buds 2 are a fairly comfortable fit for extended periods of use

Priced starting at $499, Quest 3 to be 40% thinner than Meta’s previous headset and feature colour mixed reality

As per estimates released by IDC, India’s smart wearable device market grew by merely 2.1 per cent in March quarter

Technology stocks led the gains in early trade, with Infosys rising 1.60 per cent, followed by Apollo Hospitals, Hindalco, Wipro, and Tech Mahindra

Swiggy IPO targets ₹11,327.43 crore through a combination of fresh issue worth ₹4,499 crore and offer for sale of 17.51 crore shares worth ₹6,828.43 crore

World Meteorological Organization says big gaps exist and investments lag far behind