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After watching your drag race video, I test drove the Fronx Turbo manual and was bowled by its 1-litre's performance. I'm in a dilemma now, between the Fronx Turbo Alpha MT and Hyundai i20 N Line N8 MT, which is the better driver's car? Roshan Ansari, Coimbatore Autocar India says: Suzuki's 1.0-litre turbo-petrol has lesser turbo lag and better judged gear ratios, hence it feels more drivable compared to the i20 N Line. The Fronx gets an SUV-ish appearance, it has a raised stance and its excellent ride and handling balance further add to driver's confidence. However, between the two, the Hyundai i20 N Line manual is the better driver's car. Besides all the sporty cosmetics add ons, the N Line's 1.0-litre turbo makes 20hp and 24Nm more than the Fronx Turbo. It also features tweaks to its power steering, suspension and brakes that make it one of the nicer handling cars in the market.   Also See: Hyundai i20 N Line MT review: N-gaging enough? 2021 Hyunda...

There are numerous ways to increase traction; in this blog we’ll concentrate on tyres. One of the first modifications that people usually get done once they buy their 4x4 is to change its tyres. Tyres not only drastically alter the off-road capability of your vehicle, they also completely change the looks of it as well. An easy and surefire way to increase traction is to lower the pressure in your tyres. This will lead to a broader contact patch between the tyre and the ground. It also lets your tyre conform to the shape of any rock or surface, thereby aiding traction. And lastly, a wider footprint lets you float over muddy and sandy obstacles. The only drawback is that lowering the pressure reduces your car’s ground clearance. You shouldn’t lower the pressure too much, else you run the risk of unseating the bead. Usually 18-20psi is safe for most tyres. It is extremely important to inflate back the tyres as soon as you hit the road. Driving at high speeds on under-inflated tyres wil...

Citroen recently revealed the Basalt coupe-SUV for India which will be brand’s fourth model based on the C-Cubed programme. The underpinnings are similar for all body styles on the modular CMP architecture – the C3 and eC3 hatchbacks, the C3 Aircross SUV and now the Basalt coupe-SUV – but in essence, the Basalt is closest to the C3 Aircross. Although Citroen hasn’t announced exact dimensions yet, it will measure a similar 4.3 meters in length, slotting right in the midsize SUV class. So far, its only the exterior design of the Basalt that has been revealed, and here we are taking a closer look at all the similarities and differences it has with its SUV counterpart. Citroen Basalt vs C3 Aircross: front design The Basalt and the C3 Aircross look nearly identical when viewed head on, and perhaps a little more differentiation would have been nicer. Still, what’s surely a welcome update is that the Basalt gets projector headlamps with a smoked-out effect as opposed to the halogen u...

With my cousin and sister-in-law both in town and wanting to take in Mumbai’s sights, I knew I’d need plenty of seats, so it was the seven-seater Mercedes EQB from our long-term fleet that I reached for. We’ve all used it before but that was on short trips around the office, where we have our charger. However, with my plan to go on leave the entire week and with no charger at home, I would have to work with public chargers to top up the EQB. Still, we were only going to travel within Mumbai, so I wasn’t too worried. HVAC system controls are via a nice and easy to use toggle-like button bank. The first task was picking up my cousin and her family from the airport, and despite being on my side of the family, they all chose to travel with my wife and left me to ferry the luggage. Hmm... Anyhow, it meant that I got to try full-luggage mode with the EQB’s second and third rows folded flat. At 4,684mm in length, the EQB is pretty long, but that’s still shorter than a Toyota Innova. And ...

Peugeot is a brand that has some recognition in India; the French carmaker's been present for a number of years, but it hasn’t made waves in the country. Peugeot’s cars have been spotted testing on our roads a few times, with the Peugeot 2008 being spied twice now . However, this is the first time the larger 3008 SUV has been caught testing in India. Previous-gen Peugeot 3008 SUV spotted near Pune Shares platform with Citroen C5 Aircross Likely being used to benchmark its models Peugeot 3008: what is it? The SUV spied on Pune’s roads is the facelift of the previous-gen Peugeot 3008 that was on sale in international markets from 2020, until the new model arrived in September last year. The SUV shares its EMP2 platform with other Stellantis models such as the Citroen C5 Aircross , which is priced between Rs 36.91 lakh-37.69 lakh (ex-showroom, India). In select international markets, the 3008 SUV comes with a variety of powertrain options – 130hp, 1.2-litre petrol; a 130hp, ...

Reviewed on: PC Platform: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC Publisher: Annapurna Interactive Developer: Open Roads Team Release: March 28, 2024 Tess and her mother, Opal, have a lot on their plates. In addition to losing their grandmother/mother, they must quickly move out of her now-foreclosed home. Tess is graduating high school and is conflicted over whether to go to college or pursue her personal web design business. Opal is cross at her sister August’s refusal to help with the move. She also finds herself playing the “bad cop” in the complicated relationship between Tess and her father. And if that wasn’tenough, they also discover a secret surrounding their grandmother that could change everything they thought they knew about their family. Compelled to learn more, Tess and Opal embark on a road trip to learn the truth. I was as captivated by the mystery as the characters at the start, but this road trip peters out after a few miles....

This week on All Things Nintendo, Brian gives a bit more information about the upcoming transition of the show to its independent format starting next week before Kyle Hilliard joins to cover news surrounding the Zelda movie, the third Sonic movie, and plenty more. Then, the two editors talk about their impressions from playing Splatoon 3: Side Order and Pepper Grinder, then end with a small celebration of the fifth anniversary of Yoshi's Crafted World. If you'd like to follow Brian on social media, you can do so on his Instagram/Threads  @BrianPShea  or Twitter  @BrianPShea . You can follow Kyle on Twitter:  @KyleMHilliard  and BlueSky:  @KyleHilliard . The All Things Nintendo podcast is a weekly show where we celebrate, discuss, and break down all the latest games, news, and announcements from the industry's most recognizable name. Each week, Brian is joined by different guests to talk about what's happening in the world of Nintendo. Along the way...

Automatic variants of mass market cars cost slightly higher than their manual counterparts, but the ease of operation and the comfort they offer make them a popular choice. Given the increasing popularity of automatic cars and SUVs, manufacturers have started offering them across multiple trim levels in recent times. Here’s a list of all SUVs in India under Rs 10 lakh that are available with an automatic gearbox in March 2024. 6. Tata Nexon Starting price: Rs 10 lakh   With a starting price of Rs 10 lakh for the Smart + AMT variant, the Tata Nexon sweeps into the list by a whisker. It gets a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 120hp and 170Nm torque, and is mated to a 6-speed AMT gearbox. Higher petrol variants are also available with an optional 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. 5. Maruti Suzuki Fronx  Starting price: Rs 8.88 lakh     The Maruti Suzuki Fronx ’s entry-level 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine is available with a 5-speed manual gea...

Embracer Group has divested Gearbox Entertainment from its stable of video game studios, with Take-Two Interactive purchasing the company for $460 million. This sale is part of Embracer’s massive, ongoing restructuring designed to cut costs after a planned $2 billion deal with Saudi Arabia-backed Savvy Games Group fell through in 2023. The sale comes three years after Embracer acquired Gearbox for $1.3 billion in 2021.  This move means Embracer no longer owns Gearbox’s development entities, such as Gearbox Software, Gearbox Montreal, and Gearbox Studio Quebec, nor franchises such as Borderlands/Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Homeworld, Risk of Rain, Brothers in Arms, and Duke Nukem. These assets will be acquired by Take-Two, which owns Rockstar Games and 2K, among other labels. Closing of the transaction is expected to take place in fiscal year Q1 2024/25, pending customary regulatory approvals. In a press release from Take-Two , Gearbox confirms it has six titles in the works. ...

For every issue of Game Informer magazine, we print a handful of Game Informer Gold editions . These versions sometimes feature alternate art, have a gold embossed logo on the front, are individually numbered, and feature higher-quality paper. They're very nice, and we reserve them for special occasions like charity auctions or, as is the case here, giveaways. For the recent  No Rest for the Wicked issue, we have two Game Informer Gold editions we are prepared to send to readers. For a chance at winning one of these collectible issues, we want to hear from you about what's on your mind about gaming and Game Informer . Send a message to our Replies section for a chance to be featured in our monthly magazine letters column. If you fill out the form below before April 21, 2024 , you will be entered to win one of two Game Informer Gold copies of our No Rest for the Wicked issue. In terms of the kind of feedback we're looking for, we want thoughtful responses to our conten...

We're taking a road trip! Open Roads comes from an internal team, dubbed The Open Roads Team , within Fullbright (Gone Home, Tacoma) and tells a tale of a teenage girl and her mother embarking on a road trip to solve a tantalizing family mystery. The narrative adventure sports a unique mixed media art direction and the studio's trademark narrative-focused design. Join Marcus Stewart and Kyle Hilliard as they show off a slice of this long-awaited journey. Head over to  Game Informer's  YouTube channel  for more previews, reviews, and discussions of new and upcoming games. Watch other episodes of  New Gameplay Today   right here. from Game Informer https://ift.tt/7pNVeKC

The World Car of the year 2024 winners have been announced and it’s the EV9, Kia’s flagship SUV that has bagged not one but two big titles.  The EV9 is this year’s World Car of the year as well as the World Electric Vehicle of the year 2024. The World Car of the year title is selected by a jury of 100 distinguished automotive journalists representing 29 countries which includes Hormazd Sorabjee, editor, Autocar India, and Renuka Kirpalani, consulting video editor, Autocar India. In the overall World Car of the Year category, the EV9 was chosen from an initial entry list of 38 vehicles from all over the world, then a shortlist of three finalists – the BYD Seal, the Kia EV9 and the Volvo EX30. The World Car Awards recognised the Kia EV9’s innovative design, spacious seven-seat interior, and competitive price point. Apart from the Kia EV9, sister brand Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N bagged the World Performance Car of the year award. The new BMW i5 / 5-Series beat the Mercedes E-Class and E...

Tata Motors has expanded the Nexon compact SUV’s already expansive line-up by adding five new AMT variants. The Nexon petrol-AMT range now starts at Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom, Mumbai) for the Smart+ trim while the diesel-AMT versions are now priced from Rs 11.80 lakh for the Pure trim. At launch , the most affordable Nexon petrol-AMT was priced at Rs 11.70 lakh and the entry point to the diesel-AMT range cost Rs 13 lakh (both based on the mid-spec Creative trim). Given below are complete prices for the five new Nexon AMT variants.   Nexon AMT prices (ex-showroom, Mumbai) Petrol AMT Diesel AMT Smart+ Rs 10 lakh NA Pure Rs 10.50 lakh Rs 11.80 lakh Pure S Rs 11 lakh Rs 12.30 lakh New entry-level AMT variants are based on the Smart+, Pure and Pure S trims. Smart+ petrol AMT undercuts Creative AMT by Rs 1.70 lakh Petrol and diesel both feature 6-speed AMT gearboxes Tata Nexon AMT features In terms of features, even the base Nexon Smart+ is well-...

It's a big milestone this week as we're celebrating 700 episodes of The Game Informer Show ! Since Episode 1 aired all the way back in 2009, we've recorded and produced hundreds of episodes and we couldn't have done it without your support, which is why this week's edition is all about you, our wonderful listeners! Join host Marcus Stewart along with Kyle Hilliard and Charles Harte as they answer a slew of fascinating, humorous, and outright strange questions from the GI community while reflecting on their thoughts on the show and podcasting in general. Before all of that, however, GI editor-in-chief Matt Miller opens the episode to talk about our revamped magazine subscription program, which you can learn all about here .  Watch The Game Informer Show Podcast! Follow us on social media: Marcus Stewart ( @MarcusStewart7 ), Kyle Hilliard ( @KyleMHilliard ), Charles Harte ( @chuckduck365) The Game Informer Show  is a weekly gaming podcast covering the latest vi...

In 2020, indie studio Yellow Brick Games was formed by a collection of industry veterans with experience on triple-A franchises such as Dragon Age, Assassins’ Creed, and Mass Effect. After quietly working on its first project, the team is ready to show the world what it’s been cooking up. The studio released a brief teaser of their yet-to-be-titled first game. A press release states that this mysterious project is a fantasy action-adventure title targeting a 2025 release. We won’t find out more until April 2, when IGN will reveal the game as an IGN First.  The studio also included two pieces of concept art, which you can view in the gallery below.   Yellow Brick Games was founded by Thomas Giroux (co-founder/CEO), Jeff Skalski (co-founder/COO), Frédéric St-Laurent B (game director), and Mike Laidlaw (chief creative officer). The team has offices in both Montreal and Quebec City and currently consists of 68 employees. The studio was founded to foster a "people first...

The Hyundai Verna and the Rawla Narlai are as different as chalk and cheese. One is an A1 sedan that is built to dominate its segment; the other, a grand 17th century manor located in the shadow of a massive granite monolith in Rajasthan. But there is something that ties them both – in their own way, they offer up indelible experiences. We let that thought marinate in our heads on our way back from Narlai, about 120km from Jodhpur. We just spent two days in Narlai, but the drive to the quaint village and our time there pointed to a simple fact: experiences are more important than things. The Verna’s well-equipped, tasteful cabin is among the best in the business. It all began on a crisp weekend morning that was just made for a blistering drive, and the Hyundai Verna gladly obliged on the NH62. Jodhpur to Narlai is barely two hours, but the butter-smooth road demonstrated the stirring advances Hyundai has made with its star midsize sedan. The Verna, which broke cover last year, has...

Hyundai ’s Genesis luxury brand has released details of the Genesis Neolun SUV concept that will see a public debut at the New York Auto Show this year.  This concept will most likely spawn a future three-row luxury SUV and even a potential Mercedes-Maybach GLS rival. The Genesis Neolun SUV, according to the brand, is inspired by "Korea’s iconic moon-shaped porcelain jars," according to Genesis Chief Creative Officer Luc Donckerwolke. The Neolun SUV concept gets a boxy yet stylish look that includes Genesis’s signature "two lines" lighting motif front and rear. On the outside, the SUV concept gets Midnight Black and Majestic Blue two-tone paint job, and on the inside it has Royal Indigo leather with white piping which makes it look very premium. On the inside, it gets captain’s seats and the latest in creature comforts including an all-heated floor. As part of the package, the SUV gets a special sound system with an advanced “sound architecture” with concert ...

Stellar Blade’s development was announced in 2019 by Korean developer Shift Up Second EVE Studio for current-gen consoles, boasting talent from the popular MMO Blade & Soul. It wasn’t until 2021, however, that we got our first proper look at Stellar Blade during a PlayStation showcase, where it was shown with its former title, Project Eve. For those not paying close attention to Korean video game news, it felt like it came out of nowhere. In the trailer, a beautiful woman is seen fighting a hybrid monster robot. She uses a sword to break off one of the cyborg creature’s arms to use as a weapon before being thrown through a wall, revealing the fight was happening on a space station all along. As she careens through space further and further away from the station, it is revealed that a much larger, much creepier creature with too many eyes has grafted itself onto the facility from the outside. It’s an attention-grabbing first look, and the trailer only gets more interesting from th...