Last March, a white Fortuner ran a red light and hit my colleague’s car at a signalled intersection in Hyderabad. The other driver immediately claimed my colleague had run the signal. My colleague had a dashcam. The footage – timestamped, GPS-tagged – showed exactly who ran the red light. The insurance claim settled in his … Read more
A friend had his Royal Enfield Thunderbird seized at a Noida police checkpoint. The modification: an aftermarket exhaust installed at an RE authorized dealer, receipt in the glovebox. It did not matter. The exhaust was not in his RC, it altered the sound level, and the officer had legal authority to seize. He got his … Read more
Three major launches in May 2026 have reshuffled the Rs 20 lakh SUV market in India significantly: the Tata Sierra EV starting at Rs 17.49 lakh, the Maruti Suzuki e Vitara at Rs 17.49 lakh, and the MG Majestor at Rs 19.98 lakh. For the first time, this segment has genuine EV options that compete … Read more
A client booked a car on a Friday afternoon and wanted delivery on Monday. His salary account was with SBI. The dealership finance manager pushed him toward Bajaj Finance – their preferred partner – at 14.5% interest. I told him to call SBI on Friday evening, apply through their YONO app over the weekend, and … Read more
I have ridden Royal Enfields and Bajaj motorcycles for a combined 90,000+ km across India. I have had both brands strand me on remote highways. I have had both brands run flawlessly for 20,000 km without a single issue. I have watched both brands embarrass their owners in unexpected ways at the worst possible moments. … Read more
The numbers that came out of the Indian automobile market for May 2026 tell a story of a market in genuine structural transition. Not the slow, gradual shift that analysts have been predicting for years – but an accelerating, visible transformation in what Indian buyers are choosing to spend their money on. SUVs now represent … Read more
Triumph’s Tiger 900 has been one of the most capable mid-size adventure motorcycles available in India since its launch. Now, Triumph India has introduced two Special Edition variants – the Tiger 900 Alpine and the Tiger 900 Desert – that bring unique colour themes, specific equipment packages, and pricing from Rs 15.35 lakh. Both editions … Read more
Maruti Suzuki entering the electric vehicle market was not a question of if, but when. India’s largest carmaker, which sold over 20 lakh vehicles in FY26, entering the EV segment with its first mass-market electric SUV is the kind of event that changes market dynamics. The e Vitara is that vehicle. And because it carries … Read more
MG Motor India has officially revealed prices for the Majestor, its new three-row SUV that replaces the Gloster in the company’s lineup. At first glance, the Majestor’s feature list looks compelling – dual wireless charging trays, triple differential locks, cooled and massaging front seats, and a 12.23-inch touchscreen. Whether the price justifies the package against … Read more
The Mahindra Scorpio N launched in 2022 was arguably the most hotly anticipated Indian SUV of the decade. The waiting lists stretched to 18 months. The demand overwhelmed Mahindra’s production capacity. And then the initial enthusiasm gave way to some genuine criticisms – the ride quality over bad roads was harsh, the ADAS features were … Read more