D. Dinakar Babu reconditioned almost all the worn-out parts in his 150 LI Series 2 Lambretta
Prince Fredrick
The simple methods of a mechanic can sometimes be more fascinating to watch than the wizardry of impersonal diagnostic tools. But when a machine is over 40 years old and runs on a technology that has been overtaken by […]
The small and refined Maruti Ritz has arrived. Should its on-road rivals be worried?
Ride comfort improves as speeds increase
Ashish Masih
The Ritz is the eighth new model within 48 months after the launch of the Swift, Zen Estilo, SX4, Swift Diesel, Grand Vitara, Swift Dzire and A-star. The Ritz is Maruti’s practical and spacious alternative for […]
Honda Accord and Skoda Superb appeal to the head as well as to the heart. MANISH SARSER lists the endearing qualities of both
The first Accord in India was a paradigm of quality, comfort, class and more - making the best-seller in its class. The current generation Accord, launched last year, has further impressed buyers […]
The second-generation Honda Jazz is a functional hatchback tuned for an urban environment. HORMAZD SORABJEE drives it down British streets
User-friendly Passenger space and comfort is where the Jazz truly shows its finesse PHOTOS: STUART PRICE
India wasn’t lucky enough to get the first-generation Jazz, a car that stunned the world with its ultra-efficient engine […]
The latest Honda Activa has a larger capacity engine, is more fuel efficient and offers great riding pleasure
The new gearless Honda Activa
RISHAD COOPER
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, which has just exited the geared scooter segment in India, has rolled out its new gearless Activa scooter. The company, though, faces the challenging task of […]
Honda’s chic and street-friendly CB1000R is set to bring out the beast in Indian riders
This Honda is easy to flick around the city Photos: Rishad Cooper
Rishad Cooper
Honda first rode into India astride the Activa, which revolutionised our scooter market considerably. Things got better after the introduction of the sporty Dio and the geared Eterno (2003), […]
Hyundai comes up with the smallest and cheapest diesel automatic. Ameya Dandekar checks out the upgraded Verna CRDi SX
Plonking an auto-box in the Verna diesel seemed the obvious thing to do. For one, the Verna’s 1.5-litre 110bhp motor has a surplus of grunt and can well afford to relinquish some of it to a […]
It is good to drive and offers adequate space and fuel economy at an unbelievably low price. Hormazd SORABJEE & Shapur Kotwal on Tata’s small wonder
The smiley face, soft ‘eyes’, round-shaped roof and tipped-forward stance add to Nano’s charm Photos: Himanshu Pandya
The Nano has had a tough developing period post its rock-star reception at the […]
Premium bicycles with sophisticated technology now at Delhi showroom
The state-of-the-art cycles
S.M. AAMIR
Bicycles have always been looked as a poor man’s vehicle, at least in this part of the world. But with more and sophisticated technology coming to the country, the decrepit bicycle is getting sleeker by the day. For instance, imagine a bicycle that […]
Shinji Aoyama (right) President and CEO, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. and Nobuhiko Takizawa, President, Honda R&D India, at the launch of new Activa scooter in New Delhi on Friday. — PHOTO: RAJEEV BHATT
Special Correspondent
NEW DELHI: Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) on Friday launched the new version of its […]