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Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ road test review

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When we first drove the all-new, all-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA, we came away impressed with its smooth powertrain and its promise of a substantial real-world range. We’ve now subjected it to our real-world performance and efficiency tests to see if it delivers on that promise. Mercedes CLA 250+ exterior design and engineering - 8/10 Polarising, aero-efficient design; based on new MMA platform. The new CLA has been designed with efficiency very much in mind, but Mercedes hasn’t completely abandoned the visual character that made the original car appealing. Its smooth, rounded silhouette is familiar from other Mercedes EVs, yet the low-slung, coupé-like roofline and frameless doors give it a distinct identity. Flush-fitting door handles, a sealed-off grille, aero-optimised 18-inch AMG alloys and a fully sealed underbody all contribute to an exceptionally slippery shape, with a drag coefficient of just 0.21Cd. Mercedes’ three-pointed star features prominently across the CLA, appearing o...
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Suzuki e-Access vs Yamaha EC-06 comparison: Night & Day

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While the Indian manufacturers have been quick to capitalise on the EV boom, the Japanese have been rather more measured in their approach. Honda arrived in 2025 with not one but two in-house electric scooters, though both had unique limitations that prevented them from succeeding. Suzuki, like Honda, chose to develop its own platform from scratch, but its e-Access appears expensive for what it offers. Yamaha, meanwhile, took a markedly different route for its more affordable offering and partnered with an Indian startup. The EC-06 is, in essence, a more expensive River Indie in sharper clothes.  So if you’ve been waiting for a Japanese e-scooter, you now have two choices, but like their very different inceptions, both also offer you two very different flavours of electric scooter. The question, then, is which one deserves your money – and whether either deserves it over the competition. Not hiding in plain sight Subtle, these scooters are not. Both take distinctly left-field appr...
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Honda CB350: Price and variants explained

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The CB350 is Honda ’s retro contender in India, first launched in 2020. Since then, it’s been updated to spawn different variants that differ minutely from each other. Currently, there are three versions of the motorcycle: CB350 , CB350C and CB350RS . The RS is available right away; the other two are scheduled to be available in October from Honda BigWing Showrooms. If you’re confused about the right variant for you, here’s how they differ. All prices mentioned are ex-showroom, Delhi. Honda CB350 variant breakdown CB350 With the latest update, Honda has dropped the H’ness suffix, and the bike is simply called the CB350. Honda has also introduced a new STD (Standard) variant that starts at 1.95 lakh. Above that, you have a DLX at Rs 1.97 lakh and a Chrome variant at Rs 1.99 lakh. The differences between the three will largely boil down to features, some cosmetic touches and colours. This is the second-lightest version of the CB350 at 181kg (kerb weight), and it has 166mm of ground cle...
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Taking a look at 20 years of the Hyundai Verna in India

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Hyundai is currently all-in on SUVs thanks to the persistent success of the Creta and Venue , but not many people know that the Korean carmaker’s longest-running nameplate in India belongs to a sedan: the Verna . Launched on September 25, 2006 as the successor to the Accent, the Verna is the longest-standing rival to the venerable Honda City in the midsize sedan segment. Competitors like the Maruti Suzuki SX4 and Ciaz, Toyota Yaris, Fiat Linea, and Nissan Sunny came and went from this space, but the Verna continues to survive, pushing the segment forward and helping keep the midsize sedan alive – more important than ever given buyers’ increasing preference for high-riding form factors. On the Verna’s 20th anniversary, let’s take a look at how this beloved sedan has evolved with each generation. First-gen Hyundai Verna (2006-2011) The one that started it all In 2006, Hyundai launched its Accent replacement under the Verna name because it wanted to sell both midsize sedans concurrentl...
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5 things to know before buying the 2026 Triumph Daytona 660

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The Triumph Daytona 660 is built on the same platform as the Trident 660, sharing its 660cc inline-triple engine but with sportier ergonomics, a full fairing and a more performance-oriented character. For 2026, Triumph has addressed some of the original bike's shortcomings with meaningful hardware upgrades. Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about it. What is the price of the 2026 Triumph Daytona 660? The 2026 Triumph Daytona 660 is priced at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India), marking an Rs 11,000 hike over the outgoing model's Rs 9.88 lakh. At its new price point, it's also exactly Rs 1 lakh more expensive than the Trident 660 that it shares its platform with. What's new on the 2026 Triumph Daytona 660? The 2026 update brings three meaningful changes to the ride package. The 41mm Showa USD front fork is now fully adjustable for compression and rebound, while retaining the 110mm travel figure. The bidirectional quickshifter, which was previo...
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BMW teases new roadster launch in October

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BMW launched the F 450 GS in April this year, and it looks like they’re not stopping there for their entry-level motorcycles. They’ve just teased another motorcycle launch for October 1 on their social media page, and it could very well be a roadster based on the same platform as the F 450 GS. BMW’s new roadster likely to be called the F 450 R Could start from Rs 4 lakh (ex-showroom) To launch on October 1 New BMW roadster motorcycle What can we expect on the G 310 R’s replacement? Previously BMW 310’s were the brand’s entry-level offerings in India, with both the G310R and G 310 GS discontinued now. The track-focused G 310 RR that still exists is a joint project with TVS. In April, the German manufacturer debuted the F 450 GS built on a completely new platform, with a 420cc twin-cylinder engine with 48hp and 43Nm of torque, intended to be an adventure tourer. With a segment-first ERC (Easy Ride Clutch) and a 178kg kerb weight, the F 450 GS turned the spotlight onto itself quite su...
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All you need to know about Tata Aeris ahead of launch tomorrow

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Tata Motors is set to launch the Aeris on September 25, 2026, both in internal combustion (ICE) and fully electric (EV) avatars. The Aeris is essentially a rebranded Tigor facelift, and the upcoming sub-4-metre sedan has already been previewed through official teasers and design patent filings. Here’s all you need to know about the Tata Aeris before it breaks cover tomorrow. 1. How will the Tata Aeris look? The Aeris gets a sleeker face and new lighting without losing the Tigor's notchback profile  Compared to the Tigor, the new Tata Aeris will sport a sleeker front fascia featuring slim LED headlamps and thin LED DRLs. The official teaser also confirms LED fog lamps and C-shaped elements in the front bumper. Patent images suggest sharper-looking connected tail-lamps, with the number plate having been moved from the bootlid to the bumper. Design patent of the Aeris as filed by Tata Motors. Other changes expected include a new shoulder line and wheel designs, plus a new purple co...
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Bajaj bets on all-new Pulsar 125 and 150 to regain market share

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Twenty five years after the Pulsar first changed Bajaj Auto's position in India's motorcycle market, the company is rebuilding two of the brand's oldest nameplates as competition intensifies in the segments that sit at the heart of its domestic motorcycle strategy. Recently, Bajaj unveiled ground-up updates to the 125 and 150 , retaining their familiar "classic" identity while changing everything underneath . The move comes as both motorcycles face pressure at home, even as the Pulsar franchise continues to grow internationally. Pulsar 125 faces heat from the commuters and the sporty 125s Pulsar 150 has to defend a class that’s pressured by both 125s and 160s Exports are currently making up for the sales lost domestically Classic Pulsar 125: Facing pressure from commuters and sporty 125s Honda sells more commuters, Hero and TVS lead the sporty 125 charge The Pulsar 125 competes in one of India's largest motorcycle categories, but Bajaj has lost ground in it...
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Bentley Torcal revealed ahead of mid-2027 India launch

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For 107 years, Bentley has been defined by what sits under the bonnet: supercharged Blowers, mighty W12s and thundering V8s. The Torcal has none of that. It's Bentley's fourth model line and its first electric car. It slots in below the Bentayga, and it will never get a petrol engine. Bentley also calls it the template for every Bentley that follows, whatever the powertrain. Like many modern Bentleys, the Torcal is named after a natural wonder. El Torcal de Antequera is a dramatic landscape of weathered limestone in southern Spain. The car is also the first Bentley to wear the brand's redesigned, modernised emblem, which was revealed last year. That leaves one question that matters. Take away the engine, and is it still a Bentley? We haven't driven it yet, so the full answer will have to wait. After a close look at the First Edition, the fully loaded launch car, there's plenty to go on. Bentley Torcal exterior design: light is the new chrome Designing an EV for a...
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