About Ameya Naik
Ameya NaikConnect with this authorAmeya chose cars over Shakespeare and has been in love with the Porsche 917, ever since he first laid his eyes on it. Cars are not just a mode of transport for him, but a passion, as can be seen in the way he talks about them. He believes - respect your car and the feeling will be reciprocated. He enjoys driving, which is probably a given, but its a stress buster, which is why he enjoys his job even more.
Articles of Ameya Naik
2018 Nissan Kicks First Drive Review
We recently got a chance to drive the global spec version of the Nissan Kicks compact SUV in Dubai recently and it's surprisingly good. Read on to know more about our experience driving the Nissan Kicks.
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Tata Tiago JTP, Tigor JTP Specifications, Features Revealed
Both the Tiago JTP and the Tigor JTP sport bold design elements on the exterior. They come with an aggressive front bumper with large trapezoidal lower grille, dual chamber projector headlamps with chrome rings, sporty side skirts, contrast coloured outside mirrors, dual tone exterior with glossy black roof & rear spoiler and a bold JTP badge on front grille, fender vents and rear. Both the cars ride on 15-inch diamond cut dual tone wider alloy wheels.
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2018 Hyundai Santro Receives 23,500 Bookings In Just 12 Days
The 2018 Hyundai Santro is made available in 5 variants and 7 colour options. The company is also providing the option of a factory fitted CNG unit.
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2018 Porsche Cayenne Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 1.19 Crore
The 2018 Porsche Cayenne gets a bunch of upgrades over the old model and looks sharper too.
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2018 Ford Aspire Facelift Review
The 2018 Ford Aspire facelift is a smarter, well-engineered, feature rich car and it passes the biggest test of them all - of being a great city car! Read our review to know why.
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2018 Ford Aspire Facelift: Price Expectation
There are extensive changes made to the looks of the Ford Aspire facelift and this includes a new honeycomb pattern grille with chrome surrounds, restyled sweptback headlamps, and we wait to see if LED daytime running lamps are part of the package.
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2018 Honda CR-V Review
The Honda CR-V is all set to make a comeback into India and that, was one of the company's big announcements at the 2018 Auto Expo. We got to drive the car ahead of its official launch, and here's what we think about it.
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Mahindra Marazzo First Drive Review
For those of you following our updates, on the Mahindra Marazzo MPV, we've shared almost all the details; but of course, you were eagerly waiting for the review; and we were equally eager to drive it, because this time around the company has gone to the depths of the ocean, to find inspiration, for its new MPV; and one that has a lot riding on it, for the company. The design of the Marazzo is inspired by a shark and there's proof; if you thought I was kidding.
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Volkswagen Ameo 1-litre Petrol Review
A 3-cylinder engine is inherently fuel efficient and according to Volkswagen, the Ameo 1-litre offers 19.44 kilometres to the litre; which is up by almost 2 kmpl from the previous 1.2-litre engine.
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Porsche 911 GT2 RS Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 3.88 Crore
Porsche has launched the 911 GT2 RS in India at a price of Rs. 3.88 crore. Porsche has allocated more than one unit of the 911 GT2 RS for India.
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Audi RS5 Coupe Review
We spend a day with the the new 2018 Audi RS5 Coupe to find out what this meaner and better looking member of the A5 family has to offer. This is the third bodystyle in the A5 range and is powered by a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6.
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Upcoming SUVs From Volkswagen India In 2020
We can't wait for all those cars to come to us and also know more about the company's strategy for India considering it's planning to capture 5 per cent market share by 2025. Couple that to the advent of electric cars in India, and things start getting even more interesting.
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Opinion: Electric Vehicle Makers In India Need To Think Long Term
Ameya Naik shares his opinion regarding the reports from Government officials about the unsatisfactory performance and mileage of the Tigor Electric Vehicles (EV) and what EV makers in India need to do.
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2018 Audi Q5 Petrol Review
The year began with a bang for Audi with the second generation of the Q5 in the diesel and though back then we asked about the petrol variant, we got a reply saying 'soon'. And here it is finally, the petrol variant of the Q5.
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Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 2.55 Crore
The Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe is priced at Rs. 2.55 crore (ex-showroom India) and will be available to buy from today.
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2018 Hyundai Creta Review: The Trend-Setter
Hyundai India led a change of sorts with the Creta in the compact SUV segment. But, with rivals receiving updates since its launch, it was about time to upgrade for Hyundai India as well. So, in comes the 2018 Creta Facelift which will take on the likes of the Renault Duster, Renault Captur, Mahindra Scorpio, Tata Hexa and Jeep Compass. The new Hyundai Creta receives major cosmetic updates to keep up with the current trend as it gets bi-focal projector lamps in the top-spec variant. The 2018 Creta Facelift also receives 17-inch diamond cut alloy wheels while the dual tone colour is an added advantage.
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Automotive Industry Grows By 17.95 Per Cent In April 2018
In April 2018, overall automobile exports grew by 24.21 percent. While Passenger Vehicles exports declined by 15.89 percent
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New Gen Honda Amaze Review: A Wave Of Change
Everything about the second generation Amaze is new, including the fact that it's based on a new platform. The subcompact sedan has grown in size, by 5mm, though it's still under 4 metres in length (3995mm) and it's wider too, by 15mm. The petrol powered Amaze is 17 kilos lighter than its predecessor; while the diesel version is 23 kg lighter.
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2018 Mahindra XUV500 Facelift Review
Mahindra once was at the top of its game in the UV space but lost some ground on the way. But clearly, the company isn't sitting down twiddling its thumbs. We drive the 2018 Mahindra XUV500 to see what has changed.
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Toyota Yaris Sedan Review: A New Direction
The hotly anticipated Toyota Yaris finally makes its way to India and we drive the new sedan to see what the Japanese auto giant brings to the extremely competitive compact sedan segment.
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