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The Model Y L is the long-wheelbase, 6-seat version of Tesla 's Model Y SUV. Priced at Rs 61.99 lakh (ex-showroom), it costs Rs 11.10 lakh more than the rear-wheel-drive Model Y. It is also pricier than rivals such as the BMW iX1 LWB and BYD Sealion 7. But does the Y L justify that premium? Here’s how it stacks up. Reasons to buy the Tesla Model Y L Spacious and quiet Extra length frees up more room, while its cabin is remarkably hushed With a 3,040mm wheelbase, the Model Y L is 150mm longer between the axles than the standard Model Y. It’s also 40mm taller, freeing up noticeably more space on the inside. The Y L is a 6-seater with front seats that are comfy and get extended under-thigh support. The individual captain's chairs in the middle row are very comfortable and feature powered armrests, plus heating and cooling functions. Passengers seated here won’t complain about legroom or headroom. Adding to their convenience is an 8-inch touchscreen capable of playing videos, plu...

Hero MotoCorp has introduced a new Xtreme 250R Carbon variant with a substantial feature overhaul, adding multiple hardware and tech updates. Here are the five things you need to know about the bike. 1. What’s new on the updated Hero Xtreme 250R? The Xtreme 250R Carbon features ride-by-wire, which unlocks four riding modes – Rain, Road, Sport and Track – along with traction control calibrated individually for each mode. A bi-directional quickshifter, cruise control and TPMS have also been added. In terms of tech, the LCD instrument cluster has been replaced by a 4.2-inch TFT screen borrowed from the Xpulse 210. The rear suspension gets Frequency Selective Damping (FSD), a system that uses a secondary valve to automatically vary damping across two distinct profiles based on the speed and frequency of road inputs. It stiffens up to absorb high-frequency impacts, such as road chatter, and softens for longer, slower compressions, such as when going over a speed breaker. 2. What does the H...

GOOD FOR: Spacious cabin, comfy ride LOOK OUT FOR: Electronic glitches, AMT wear The Tata Nexon received a comprehensive facelift in September 2023, bringing a sharper exterior, a redesigned interior and more technology. It retained its compact SUV dimensions while offering a wide powertrain choice, along with manual and automatic gearbox options for both petrol and diesel. With its generous equipment, practical cabin and SUV-like stance, the facelifted Nexon makes a compelling case as a used buy. The 2023 Nexon was a significant styling departure from its predecessor, featuring slim sequential LED DRLs and headlamps positioned lower in the bumper. Revised bumpers, a new grille, connected LED tail-lights and redesigned alloy wheels gave it a more modern appearance. The cabin also received a thorough redesign, including a two-spoke steering wheel, a digital instrument cluster and a new touch panel for the HVAC controls. But, it retained its strengths of a spacious and practical cabin,...

The 160cc segment was kickstarted and subsequently dominated by the TVS Apache RTR 160 and now, the RTR 160 4V is the manufacturer’s best-selling Apache, with the RTR 160 (2V) following in its footsteps. Bajaj has been attacking this duo with a trident of motorcycles, the N160, classic 150, and the NS160. In this fight, Hero’s offering the Xtreme 160R has taken a backseat all this while, but Hero’s looking to get in the front with the newly updated version of its street-naked motorcycle. Does it, really? Let’s see. Hero Xtreme 160R 4V Carbon vs Rivals: Engine and output Bajaj has the biggest engine with the most power   Hero Xtreme 160R 4V Carbon TVS Apache RTR 160 4V Bajaj Pulsar N160 SS Engine 163.2cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled 159.7cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled 164.9cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled Power 17.1hp at 8,750rpm 17.6hp at 8,650rpm 18.5hp at 9,500rpm Torque 14.6Nm at 6,500rpm 14.7Nm at 7,500rpm 14.4Nm at 8,000rpm Transmission 5-speed 5-speed 5-speed Power-to-weight...

Mercedes-Benz has concluded its ‘140 Years. 140 Places.’ global tour, organised to commemorate 140 years since Carl Benz filed the patent for his Motorwagen in 1886. Three S-Class sedans returned to the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany, on October 17, after covering more than 65,000km across 55 countries and six continents over nearly nine months. Approximately 20,000 guests attended the homecoming event, which also featured the global debut of the new Mercedes-AMG GT SUV. Mercedes-Benz 140 Years, 140 Places: All you need to know Tour marks 140 years since Carl Benz's Patent-Motorwagen The expedition began in Stuttgart on January 29, 2026, with three S-Class sedans named Bertha, Carl and Gottlieb. The tour visited more than 140 locations across six continents, crossing 67 national borders and 13 climate zones. The route covered cities including New York, Tokyo, Mumbai, Nairobi and Sao Paulo. The cars returned to Stuttgart in a convoy of 140 historic and current vehicles...

Mercedes has taken the wraps off the AMG GT SUV which, according to the German marque, is the first full-size SUV it has developed completely in-house. The five-seat performance EV shares its underpinnings with the fully electric GT 4-Door Coupe, and will be available in GT 53, GT 55 and GT 63 guises, the last of which makes up to 1,169hp. The GT 53 will be the first to go on sale, with the more powerful variants joining the line-up in spring 2027. Star-shaped DRLs, illuminated badging, active aero and more. Personalisation options from the Manufaktur programme. Three digital displays, built-in AI assistants, AMG-specific apps and more. Claimed WLTP range of up to 700km, with DC fast charging of up to 710kW. Mercedes-AMG GT SUV exterior Illuminated badging, sloping roofline, active aerodynamics, Manufaktur paint options and more The Mercedes-AMG GT SUV comes in at 5,084mm long, 2,001mm wide and 1,656mm tall, and it has a wheelbase of 3,040mm. The front fascia sports AMG’s vertical-sl...

CNG is shaping up to be the new diesel. For the second year running, CNG passenger vehicles outsold diesels, accounting for 21.98 percent of the market compared to 18.08 percent for oil burners in FY2026. That is a very big deal. Big enough for Mahindra – traditionally a diesel-first brand – to sit up, take notice and want a piece of the action. Its first attempt – if you don't count the fleet-only KUV100 CNG – is the Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG . Read as Zee-NG and pronounced Zing. The headline is that it makes the same amount of power as the pure-petrol 3XO TCMPFi. We experienced it in Mumbai to see if it really has zing. Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG Exterior Design and Engineering - 7/10 Outside, there isn't much to tell the ZNG apart from the regular XUV 3XO. Our test car is based on the REVX trim and gets a body-coloured grille, while other trims gloss black. LED lighting is present, though fog lamps are missing even on the top REVX A CNG trim.  ZNG badge on the tailgate is the only ex...