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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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40 Years Of Maruti Suzuki: A Visit To The Brand's R&D Centre In Haryana
India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki’s state-of-the-art Research and Development centre is equipped with end-to-end development of vehicles. We spent a day at the facility and witnessed the stringent testing procedures the company’s vehicles go through.
First Drive: 2022 Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Compact SUV will come with both mild hybrid and strong hybrid versions, and we got to drive both briefly at company’s R&D facility’s test track in Rohtak, Haryana.
Mahindra Scorpio Classic Breaks Cover, To Launch Soon
Mahindra has taken the wraps off the 2022 Scorpio Classic before its official launch on August 20. We tell you all the details about the new SUV.
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Review: Uber Luxury, Made In India For India
The German luxury carmaker has launched the Maybach S-class in India in 2 variants. The S580 4Matic is the one were driving and yes it is assembled at the company's plant in Chakan, Maharashtra.
Review: Lexus NX350h Hybrid Crossover
Japanese Luxury car brand Lexus has launched the new-generation of its NX crossover in India. The car has come to India in a hybrid avatar and gets 3 variants - Exquisite, Luxury and the sportier looking F-Sport.
Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI Review: Sedan The Way It Should Be
We get behind the wheel of the more powerful version of the Skoda Slavia compact sedan. The car is being offered with a 6-speed Manual and 7-speed DSG transmission.
2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Review: Manual & Automatic Driven
More than 6 years after the Maruti Suzuki Baleno was first launched in the country, country's largest carmaker has launched the new generation of the premium hatchback in market. We drive its manual and Automatic variants.
Union Budget 2022: Additonal Excise Duty Of Rs. 2 Proposed On Unblended Fuel
In a bid to promote the usage of blended fuel, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has intoduced an additional excise duty of Rs. 2 on Unblended Fuel from October 2022.
2022 Audi Q7 Facelift Review: Return Of The Grand SUV
After an absence that lasted a while partly due to the pandemic, the facelift of the 2nd generation of the SUV has finally come to India. We drive its higher Technology trim.
Hyundai Great India Drive: Journey Towards A Better Future
This year the underlying themes of the drive were Intelligent Technology, Sustainability and Innovation. The focus areas within these would be Healthcare, Community Development, Road Safety, Education and Environment.
Road, Transport And Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari Tests Positive For Covid-19
This is the second time that Nitin Gadkari has tested positive for Covid-19 after September 2021.
Review: 2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600
The flagship SUV from Mercedes-Benz, the Maybach GLS 600 offers the luxury of the S-class, the muscle of the GLS and of course the opulence of the Maybach brand. We take you through all of that.
Review: 2021 Audi Q5 Facelift
The facelift of the Audi Q5 is finally set to launch in India and it comes with many changes including a Petrol-only heart. We drive the higher technology trim of the SUV.
MG Astor Review: Compact SUV Big On Tech
The MG Astor is the petrol counterpart of the now popular ZS EV from the Chinese-British enterprise. It comes with a host of segment first features specially when it comes to safety and infotainment. We drive it at the Buddh International Circuit.
Review: 2021 Tata Tigor EV
In its new avatar, the Tigor EV comes with a longer range, connected car tech and a 8-year warranty on battery and motor.
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.
