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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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Review: 2021 Honda Amaze Facelift
Japanese car maker Honda has launched the 2021 facelift of its most successful car in the India, the Amaze. Most of the changes on the subcompact sedan are on the exterior. We get you a closer look.
First Drive: Mahindra Bolero Neo
The Mahindra TUV300 is back albeit with a different name. We drive the new Bolero Neo, company's latest subcompact offering in the market.
Hyundai Alcazar Review: Diesel SUV Driven
The 3-row Hyundai Alcazar SUV runs on the same diesel engine which powers the 5-seater Creta compact SUV. How does it perform on this longer, heavier car? We try to find out.
Review: 2021 BMW 5 Series Facelift
The facelift of the of one of BMWs most popular cars in India, the 5 series has made its way to the market. We get behind the wheel of the 530i, the only Petrol variant on offer.
Covid-19: GST On Ambulances Reduced From 28 Per Cent To 12 Per Cent
The GST Council in its meeting has decided to reduce rates on specified items being used in Covid-19 relief and management including Ambulances.
New Rules For Accredited Driver Training Centres Mean You May Get To Skip A Driving License Test
Candidates who successfully pass the test at these centres will be exempted from the driving test requirement at the time of applying for driving license at a Regional Transport Office (RTO).
India's First Mobile CNG Refueling Units Launched
These mobile units will ensure round-the-clock and doorstep delivery of CNG at no extra cost. They can store up to 1,500 kg CNG and can fill 150 to 200 vehicles per day.
Rules Changed For Obtaining Driving License And Registration Of Vehicles
Road, Transport and Highways ministry has amended several rules regarding renewal and surrender of a driving license as well as registration of new and retro-fitted vehicles.
2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Facelift Review
German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has launched the facelifted E-class in India. For the first time the car gets an AMG line variant that is being offered with the range topping E 350 d. We drive it.
Review: 2021 Maruti Suzuki Swift
India's biggest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has launched the 2021 facelift of country's highest selling car, the Swift in the market. Along with cosmetic updates, the hatchback gets a more powerful engine than before.
Review: 2021 Toyota Fortuner Facelift
The facelift of the Toyota Fortuner has arrived on our shores and it comes with fair few changes. Along with it, comes a sportier looking 'Legender' variant. So have these changes enhanced the appeal of this big brute of an SUV? Lets try and find out.
Review: Mahindra XUV300 Petrol Autoshift/AMT
Mahindra & Mahindra has recently launched a Petrol AMT version of its subcompact SUV in the market, the XUV300. We drive the updated model.
Hyundai Great India Drive: i20 Meets The Atal Tunnel
In this second and concluding part of the Hyundai great drive, the i20 heads towards one of India's marvels of civil engineering, the recently opened Atal Tunnel. Beyond that we also witness the remote Lahaul valley in Himachal Pradesh for the first time in winters.
BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine Review
BMW is set to launch the long wheelbase version of its entry-level sedan in the India, the 3 series. We drive its Diesel trim and more importantly give you a feel of the increased space on the second row.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Review
Japanese carmaker Toyota has the launched the Urban Cruiser subcompact SUV in the market starting at Rs. 8.40 lakh (ex-showroom). We drive its Automatic variant.
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Family Gets A 'Neon Nights' Paint Trilogy
Black Badge variants of the Wraith, Dawn and Cullinan each in a different hue have taken inspiration from the natural world.
Indian Government's Big EV Push: 69,000 Petrol Pumps To Get Charging Kiosks
Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that Government is trying to create an ecosystem to accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles in the country.
Toyota To Provide Authorised Service At 87 New Locations In India
New service centres are now operational in Narnaul (Haryana), Nagaur (Rajasthan), Jorhat (Assam), Kharagpur and Asansol (West Bengal), Morbi, Patan and Palanpur (Gujarat) and will reach 80 more locations of network reach by end of the year
Nissan Magnite Subcompact SUV Makes Global Debut In India
The Nissan Magnite comes into a crowded segment which has some really strong contenders. As first impressions go the car comes across as a feature rich, practical package.
This Could Be The Answer To Curbing High Pollution Levels; Anand Mahindra Agrees
Swaraj Tractors, a subsidiary of Mahindra is advocating the use of super seeders with their tractors that helps return the stubble back to the soil and solves the issue of stubble burning.
