myFirst Camera 50: Two-minute review As technologies continue to collide, cameras for kids become more and more like camera phones, compared to the point-and-shoot cameras of yesteryear. The myFirst Camera 50 is a prime example: effectively, it’s a tiny 4-inch tablet with a custom Android operating system that runs the camera and editing features. There’s […]
Think Lotus, and you’re sure to conjure up an image of something low-slung, light and lively. Something like the Emira. If there’s one thing our otherwise very accommodating photo and video crew insist on, it’s an early morning start. The golden hour of soft light at sunrise guarantees beautiful captures. But today, it’s me leading […]
We find out why the AX5 trim with the entry-level turbo-petrol engine and 6-speed manual gearbox is the most demanded variant in the XUV 3XO line-up. The Mahindra XUV 3XO is available with three engine options – an entry-level 1.2-litre multi-point fuel injection (MPFi) turbo-petrol, a more modern direct injection (TGDi) turbo-petrol, and a 1.5-litre […]
The new Dzire gets an all-new look, new features, a new engine and a surprise 5-star GNCAP rating. SUVs are all the rage today, but no one told the Dzire that. It continues to be a strong seller. Last year, the compact sedan found 1.57 lakh buyers – that’s more than all its competitors combined. […]
Arai’s latest ADV lid addresses the Tour-X4’s shortcomings. As with the older Tour-X4, Arai’s latest Adventure helmet is very versatile, in that it can also be configured as a road helmet without the peak or an MX-style helmet without the visor. However, it now addresses a universal complaint with the previous Tour-X4 – its visor […]
First report: Spicier Creta joins the Autocar India fleet in the thick of the festive season. Hyundai’s Creta iVT is a hot favourite of our long term fleet, and that’s down to how convenient and fuss-free a companion it is. Here to give a taste of another flavour of the Creta is the N Line. […]
RE’s latest 650cc twin is much more than just a scrambler-ised Interceptor. It’s hard not to get carried away when riding on mountain roads in Southern California. Maybe it’s the crisp, cool high-altitude air that tricks you into feeling relaxed, even when the speeds are anything but. We certainly got carried away in the twisties […]
Will the Classic 650 Twin be able to satiate both the purists and the modern crowd? We head to picturesque Newcastle to find out. I vividly remember my first dalliance with the charming Royal Enfield Classic 350 – our then long-termer when I was just an intern. It was early July, and I was riding […]
Hero (Xpulse 210, Xtreme 250, Karizma XMR 250, Vida Z) Royal Enfield (Classic 650 Twin, Bear 650, Flying Flea C6) KTM (390 Adventure R, 390 SMC R, 390 Enduro R) Aprilia (Tuono 457, Tuareg Rally) Hero (Xpulse 210, Xtreme 250, Karizma XMR 250, Vida Z) Royal Enfield (Classic 650 Twin, Bear 650, Flying Flea C6) […]
Ford and the new Everest are soon likely to make a comeback in India. We take it up to the roof of the world. Exactly 25 years ago, in September 1999, Autocar India started its innings with the new Ford Ikon on the cover. A world exclusive, the story showcased Ford’s new sedan for India, […]