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Shams Raza Naqvi is a Senior Editor at car&bike and has over 16 years of experience in reviewing automobiles. He loves to spend time with cars and two-wheelers alike and is keen watcher of all the happenings in the Indian auto sector. At car&bike Shams specialises in Hindi as well as Video content including interviews and curated presentations.
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India-Spec Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line To Come With Adaptive Suspension, Level 2 ADAS
The range-topping trim in the global lineup of Tiguan is set to be launched in India on April 14, 2025
Highest Ever Sales For Mahindra In FY25, More Than 5.50 Lakh SUVs Sold
Mahindra sold 5,51,487 SUVs in the just concluded financial year, resulting in a growth of over 20%
Skoda Kylaq Pending Bookings To Be Cleared By End Of May 2025
Skoda Auto India is ramping up production to clear more than 15,000 Kylaq bookings by the end of next month
2025 Volvo XC90 Review: Flagship 3-Row SUV More Formidable Than Ever
Volvo Cars India has launched its facelifted flagship SUV, the 2025 XC90, priced at Rs. 1.03 crore (ex-showroom). We take it for a drive
New Honda Amaze vs Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Subcompact Sedan Battle Continues
The new generations of the Maruti Suzuki Dzire and Honda Amaze go head to head as we list out what works for both cars and what doesn’t.
Mahindra XUV700 Ebony Edition Launched; Prices Start At Rs. 19.64 lakh
The XUV700 Ebony Edition commands a premium of Rs. 15,000 when compared to similar variants of the SUV.
car&bike Awards 2025: Skoda Kylaq Crowned Car Of The Year
Skoda’s recent entry into the subcompact SUV segment beat the likes of Mahindra Thar Roxx, MG Windsor, Citroen Basalt and BYD Seal to win the title.
car&bike Awards 2025: Mahindra Thar Roxx Is Off-Roader Of The Year
A direct fight between the Mahindra Thar Roxx and new-generation Force Gurkha resulted in the former coming out on top at the annual car&bike awards
car&bike Awards 2025: Citroen Basalt Is Compact SUV Of The Year
The latest launch from French carmaker in India beat another popular contender, the Tata Curvv to win the coveted compact SUV category at the annual car&bike awards.
Right Hand Drive Hummer EV Driven In India: It Stands Out And How!
Driving and owning super-sized American SUVs in India is now a reality, that too in right hand drive. We drive one such model, the Hummer EV.
Kia Syros Review: Big Baby SUV Ticks The Right Boxes Inside Out
We recently got behind the wheel of Kia's latest subcompact SUV, sampling both petrol- and diesel-automatic versions, and here’s what we learned.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Long Term Review: Introduction
How apt is Royal Enfield's second motorcycle to get the new 450cc single cylinder engine, Guerrilla 450 for everyday use. The ride has just begun.
Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025: New-Generation Skoda Superb Makes India Debut
The fourth-generation of executive sedan has grown in size and also gets more features than before. It will be launched later in the year.
Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025: MG M9 Luxury Electric MPV Unveiled
JSW MG Motor India has entered the MPV Segment in the Indian market with M9 Electric. The lxuury MPV comes with a claimed range of 430 kms.
Festivals of India with Volkswagen: Celebrating Dilli ki Diwali
SPECIAL PROJECTS: After Durga Puja in Kolkata, car&bike’s Shams Naqvi experiences India’s “festival of lights” from behind the wheel of a Taigun GT
Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E Performance 4MATIC+ Review: Timely Change Of Heart
The 14th and last launch of 2024 for Mercedes-Benz India is the super quick and powerful AMG C 63 S E Performance 4MATIC+. We drive it at the Buddh International Circuit.
2024 Maruti Suzuki Swift S-CNG Review: Hot Hatch Goes Easy On The Pocket
Bang in the middle of the festive season, Maruti Suzuki has launched the new Swift CNG in the market which promises a fuel efficiency of 32.85 km/kg. How close is that to real-world fuel efficiency? We find out.
Branded Content: A Virtus Weekend - Flying High
Volkswagen’s stellar sedan amplifies the joys of a father-daughter road trip to Jaipur.
Electric Two-Wheelers Get A Fresh Boost From Govt, PM E-DRIVE Scheme Announced
The Union Cabinet has approved the PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) Scheme with an outlay of Rs. 10,900 crore over a period of two years
2024 Hyundai Creta Long Term Report: 3 Months Of Living With The CVT
We’ve driven the 2024 facelift of the Hyundai Creta over 3 months and 3,000 km. How is the CVT version of the compact SUV to live with? We find out
