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Mercedes-Benz is on something of a portfolio-expansion spree in India, with 12 new model introductions planned for 2026 alone, and the GLC 53 Coupe is one of the chapters in that story. Expected here sometime in early 2027, it steps in to replace the AMG GLC 43, a car that sold modestly, finding around 140 buyers last year.  Mercedes GLC 53 Coupe Design and Engineering Coupe-SUVs are an acquired taste, lending a more special look and feel to a regular SUV.  The thing is, the coupe-SUV body style has never been mainstream. It’s an acquired taste, one that appeals to buyers who want their SUV to look and feel a little more special. The GLC 53 should resonate strongly with exactly that audience, except this time, it arrives with a far more interesting powertrain and considerably more character than the car it replaces, thereby correcting what is considered one of AMG’s biggest missteps, the unloved 2.0-litre four-cylinder. Mercedes GLC 53 Coupe Performance and Refinement Under...

Honda has revealed the ZR-V hybrid as its new flagship SUV for India and opened pre-bookings for the model. The carmaker will bring it here as a CBU (completely built unit), and deliveries are scheduled to begin in July 2026. Positioned above the Honda City and Elevate in the brand’s India line-up, the ZR-V will rival premium SUVs such as the Skoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen Tayron and Jeep Meridian . Here’s everything you need to know about the Honda ZR-V hybrid. 184hp strong-hybrid powertrain with claimed 22.79kpl efficiency Gets all-LED lights, 18-inch alloys and dual exhaust tips Features include Level 2 ADAS and powered front seats 1. What powertrain does the Honda ZR-V hybrid get? The India-spec ZR-V Hybrid uses a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine paired with a dual-motor strong-hybrid setup and an e-CVT automatic gearbox. The combined system output stands at 184hp and 315Nm, with power sent to the front wheels. Honda claims a 0-100kph time of 8 seconds and a top speed of 172kph....

The fifth-gen Honda City , launched back in 2020, recently received its second facelift. It arrives just a couple of months after its direct rival, the Hyundai Verna , received a facelift for 2026 and beyond. Let’s look at how the top-spec variants of these updated midsize sedans compare on paper. 2026 Honda City vs Hyundai Verna: Dimensions 2026 Honda City vs Hyundai Verna top trim dimensions compared   City Verna Difference Length (mm) 4,594 4,585 +9mm Width (mm) 1,748 1,765 -17mm Height (mm) 1,489 1,475 +14mm Wheelbase (mm) 2,600 2,670 -70mm Boot space (litres) 506 / 306 (hybrid) 528 -22 litres / -222 litres Wheel size (inches) 16 16 0 Following the bumper revisions introduced with the 2026 update, the City is the longest midsize sedan currently on sale, measuring 9mm longer than the Verna. It is 14mm taller, too. However, the City’s wheelbase remains unchanged, as expected, so the Verna retains its 70mm advantage on this front. The Hyundai sedan is also 17mm wider and has a 2...

Middleweight street-nakeds occupy a middle ground that many riders tend to overlook. In most cases, what you’re getting is effectively a supersport-derived platform paired with more accommodating and comfortable ergonomics for everyday use. Two of the most exciting motorcycles currently occupying that segment are the recently launched Triumph Street Triple 765 RX and the Ducati Streetfighter V2 S. The Street Triple 765 RX is a limited-run special edition and comes equipped with more premium hardware that puts it much closer to the Streetfighter V2 S than the standard RS model. Here’s how the two compare on paper. Triumph Street Triple 765 RX vs Ducati Streetfighter V2 S: engine and output The Triumph makes more power; the Ducati produces more torque   Triumph Street Triple 765 RX Ducati Streetfighter V2 S Engine 765cc, liquid-cooled, inline-triple 890cc, liquid-cooled, V-twin Power 130hp at 12,000rpm 120hp at 10,750rpm Torque 80Nm at 9,500rpm 93.3Nm at 8,250rpm Transmission 6-spee...