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Top 10 cars with front parking sensors under Rs 20 lakh

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While pretty basic in their operation, parking sensors alleviate the strain involved where space is at a premium. Once the dominion of premium models, front parking sensors have now found their way into ones that are far more affordable. We have listed the top 10 cars that get parking sensors at the front as well, and that too with an ex-showroom price of under Rs 20 lakh. 10. Kia Carens Clavis EV Prices start at Rs 17.99 lakh All variants of the 7-seater Kia Carens Clavis EV get front parking sensors. However, we are only considering the HTK+ and HTX E, since the rest are priced above Rs 20 lakh. These trims are offered with a 42kWh battery pack with an MIDC-claimed range of 404km. The single electric motor of the Clavis EV generates 133hp, while charging the battery from 10-80 percent takes 39 minutes when plugged into a 100kWh DC fast-charger. Variants Prices (Rs, lakh) HTK+ 17.99 HTX E 19.99 9. Maruti Suzuki Victoris Prices start at Rs 15.24 lakh...
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2025 Audi Q5 long term review, 7500km report

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I don’t recall a colour piquing my interest in a test car as much as this fetching shade of District Green on the Audi Q5 . Close to a military green, it’s such a welcome break from the usual whites, silvers and blacks luxury cars are typically finished in. This would be my spec of choice were I shopping for a Q5, of that I’m sure. Before I get ahead of myself, let me introduce you to the latest addition to our long-term fleet. Latest in order of joining date, that is. You see, this generation of Q5 has been around since 2018 and got its last update in 2021. In fact, the next-gen model is already on sale abroad and will make its way to India in 2026. What we want to know is if there’s merit in considering this Q5 at the tail end of its life. There was enough room for adult, baby and dog luggage. I had a relaxed few days with the Audi to find out, headlined by a weekend trip with family to Vaitarna Dam near Nashik. Travelling isn’t as simple as chucking a few bags into the boot an...
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6 things to know about the Royal Enfield Bullet 350

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The Bullet moniker is one-of-the-longest running marques in motorcycling history. It has been updated through the years and RE has brought it up to speed with other models, giving it the latest J-Series 349cc and now even the 649cc parallel-twin with the Bullet 650 twin unveiled at EICMA 2025. Here we will be focusing on the smaller Bullet 350 and a few things to know before buying one.  1. What is the peak output of the Royal Enfield Bullet 350? The Royal Enfield Bullet 350 is powered by the manufacturer’s J-platform 349cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that produces 20hp and 27Nm of torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox.  2. Does the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 get dual-channel ABS? Select variants of the Bullet 350 feature dual-channel ABS paired with a 300mm front disc and a 270mm rear disc. 3. Does the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 get tubeless tyres? No, the Bullet 350 only comes with tubed-spoke wheels shod in 100/90-19 / 120/90-18 (F/R) tyre setup. 4. Does the Royal ...
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Kia Syros diesel vs Sonet real world mileage compared

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That Kia India has two diesel compact SUVs on sale says a lot about the fierce competition in the 8 car-strong segment. The Syros and Sonet share the 1.5-litre diesel engine and the 6-speed automatic gearbox, but are rated differently by ARAI; the newer Kia compact SUV is rated at 17.65kpl, while the older Sonet has an ARAI mileage of 18.6kpl. We find out if the difference is the same in the real world with our exhaustive and accurate mileage tests. Kia Syros vs Sonet diesel specifications and price Syros is up to 95kg heavier than the Sonet Specifications and price Syros Sonet Engine 4-cyl, turbo-diesel 4-cyl, turbo-diesel Displacement (cc) 1493 1493 Power (hp) 116 116 Torque (Nm) 250 250 Gearbox 6-speed torque convertor 6-speed torque convertor ARAI mileage (kpl) 17.65 18.6 Fuel tank 45 45 Price range (Rs, lakh) 15.22-15.94 12.03-14.09 In terms of powertrain specifications, the Syros and Sonet diesels are identical, tho...
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TVS to open new dealer network for Norton and premium TVS models

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TVS has revived Norton and the fabled marque’s all-new Manx and Atlas models will be coming to showrooms in major global markets - including India - in the first half of next year. While some of these will be dedicated to retailing Norton bikes exclusively, many will also have a few premium TVS bikes and scooters sharing space with the British-badged bikes. Norton to have ‘over 200’ showrooms across major global markets Only top-of-the-line TVS products to be seen in Norton showrooms 450cc Norton single-cylinder engine also in development Norton range to be sold side-by-side with select TVS bikes Some showrooms will will have top-spec TVS models present, including the TVS X TVS has revealed that it plans to establish ‘over 200’ Norton dealerships across key global markets like USA, UK, Europe with many of them being in India. While this is sure to take some time, unlike some big bike brands that have a very limited dealer network in India, Norton is likely to have decent showr...
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How to correctly use hazard lights in your car

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As per the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) data, India reported 480,583 road accidents in 2023, resulting in close to 172,890 deaths, or over 470 lives lost each day, and 462,825 injuries. These were mainly caused by intentional, avoidable acts like overspeeding and wrong-side driving, and to curb these, MoRTH stated that “citizens must be made aware of the importance of road safety to instil responsible behaviour and a sense of shared responsibility on our roads”.  One way of being a part of this extremely important initiative is by correctly using hazard/ emergency lights of your car , which are often misunderstood or misused. The blinking of all indicators together is enabled via a button marked usually with a red triangle (pictured above), to make it easier for other road users to notice the vehicle in question. As the timing to use this safety feature is crucial, let us consider: a) when, and b) when not to. When to turn on hazard lights 1. Mechanical brea...
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KTM 390 Enduro Global spec review

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The KTM 390 Enduro R is a bike that can be viewed two ways. Cynics with finely-honed social media commenting skills will fixate on calling it a neither-here-nor-there motorcycle that has compromises for both road and off-road use. On the other hand, motorcycling optimists will see that it is a rather unique thing with the capability of being able to handle both situations rather well.  Being the sort who likes their glasses half full, I have always enjoyed the 390 Enduro. That’s because it's fun to commute on, has surprisingly pleasant highway manners and can take on off road trails well too - with the caveat that you treat it more like a stripped-down ADV rather than a true Enduro. Even the current India spec 390 Enduro with its reduced suspension travel has ended up being my favourite of the current KTMs, but there was always the lingering thought of how good the export -spec bike would have been with its full suspension travel. Today we get to answer that question. KTM 390 En...
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Top 10 most affordable diesel cars in India

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The affordable diesel vehicle segment has taken a hit over the last five years, with several popular models being discontinued due to tightening emissions norms. Even so, Tata, Mahindra, Kia and Hyundai  still offer a mix of body styles that make it to the list of the 10 most affordable diesel cars in India; in descending order. 10. Tata Curvv Price: Rs 11.10 lakh-18.85 lakh First on our list of most affordable diesel cars in India is the  Tata Curvv . Under the hood sits a 1.5-litre diesel motor that develops 118hp and 260Nm. The oil burner is paired to either a 6-speed MT or a 7-speed DCT automatic. What is unique to the Curvv, however, is its coupe-SUV body style and a quick-shifting dual-clutch transmission (DCT) with the diesel engine. However, the diesel engine does tend to sound a little gravelly when pushed hard. 9. Kia Syros Rs 10.13 lakh-15.94 lakh The Kia Syros ’ relatively premium positioning in the compact SUV segment explains its lofty price. It’...
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Over 25 India-bound bikes from EICMA 2025

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There were a bunch of interesting motorcycles and scooters on display at EICMA this year. Many of these models are likely ot make their way to India. Here is a list of scooters and bikes that we expect to be launched in the Indian market. Aprilia RS457 The Aprilia stall displayed the RS457 sporting new liveries. One of them combines blue, red, and black, and the other one is a GP replica finished in the same colours as the brand's RS-GP MotoGP machine. The GP replica has both glossy and matte finish paint finishes on various body panels with sponsor stickers of the factory Aprilia MotoGP team. Considering there are three options on sale currently, there might even be a third new colour scheme on offer BMW Motorrad BMW F 450 GS The much-awaited BMW F 450 GS will be manufactured by TVS in India. The bike has a kerb weight of 178kg, gets quad-LED DRLs (daytime running lamps) inspired by the new R 1300 GS, a single disc brake at the front and a golden-coloured USD fork. Its 42...
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