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Cyrus Dhabhar

Oct 11, 2016, 4:44 PM

We Drive India's Oldest Mercedes-Benz

What an opportunity - the chance to drive the oldest surviving Mercedes-Benz in India - and that too one that's functional! Driving a 500bhp car or doing 300 kmph down an autobahn or track is great fun but driving a part of history is always a little bit more exciting. In fact, I would trade the speed and power for a chance to drive an old car with a fascinating story behind it any given day!

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  Festive Season 2016: Special Edition Cars And Bikes

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  car&bike Team | Oct 7, 2016

  New Study Discovers Link Between Air Pollution And Road Accidents

  While toxic air was found to possibly impair driver fitness, watery eyes and an itchy nose were also deemed distractions for motorists.

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  Seshan Vijayraghvan | Oct 4, 2016

  Volkswagen Ameo vs Honda Amaze vs Hyundai Xcent vs Maruti DZire vs Tata Zest vs Ford Figo Aspire: Specifications Comparison

  With the launch of the new Volkswagen Ameo diesel, the sub-4 metre segment now has a wide array of models to choose from with a verity of powertrain and transmission options. The Ameo is now equipped to go all out on against its already established rivals. We do a specifications comparison to find out which one is the best option on paper.

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  car&bike Team | Oct 3, 2016

  Peugeot Django 125 Scooters Ride Across India On A Journey From Paris To Vietnam

  Motorcycling and wanderlust go and hand-in-hand, and the fact is, if you choose to saddle up on a pair of wheels, the explorer in you will want to see more of the world. Well, that's what riders Samuel Felice and Ambroise Prince have set out to do as the started their journey to ride from Paris, France to Saigon, Vietnam.

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  Seshan Vijayraghvan | Sep 30, 2016

  Land Rover Sets A New World Record With The Launch Of the New Discovery

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  Sameer Contractor | Sep 30, 2016

  Batman's Batpod Bike Auctioned For Rs. 2.5 Crore

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  car&bike Team | Sep 28, 2016

  Mumbai High Court Proposes Restricting Number Of Cars Per Family To Alleviate Congestion

  The court, exploring an extensive guideline in relevance to the congestion in Mumbai, also proposed encouraging use of inland water transport.

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  car&bike Team | Sep 28, 2016

  Dougie Lampkin Wheelies His Way Across Isle Of Man TT, Sets New Record

  Dougie Lampkin has found his way into the record books once again - this time for becoming the first person to wheelie around the entire 60.67Km-Isle of Man TT Course.

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