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
Skoda Octavia RS Launched In India; Priced At Rs 24.62 Lakh
Skoda has launched the Octavia RS in India at a price of Rs. 24.62 lakh. It is the most powerful Skoda model in India at present.
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Mumbai Rain: How Badly Was The Road Network Affected?
While there were enough and more warnings issued regarding Mumbai rain, delayed action caused the chaos!
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Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster And GT R Launching Tomorrow
Mercedes-Benz India is ready to launch the AMG GT R and the AMG GT Roadster in India tomorrow. Both are proper sportscar in their own rights and will priced at upwards of Rs. 2 crore.
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2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe Review
It was in August last year, that we first got a chance to see and drive the GLC Coupe SUV and that one caught our attention. In fact, we were told by the folks at Mercedes-Benz that the GLC Coupe will come to India with one more variant. Sadly though we only get the AMG and even though I began this sentence with 'sadly', I am not the one to complain.
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Skoda Octavia vRS Features, Specifications And Launch Details Announced
Here is a quick look at the features and specifications of the Skoda Octavia vRS. it will be launched towards the end of August 2017 and deliveries will begin in September 2017.
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Skoda Kodiaq SUV Specifications, Features and Launch Details Announced
Skoda India held a technical briefing session for its upcoming SUV, the Kodiaq. It will be launched in the last quarter of 2017. Skoda dealerships have already started taking bookings for the Kodiaq.
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Jeep Compass Receives 5000 Bookings, Deliveries To Start From August
Jeep India, finally launched the Compass SUV in the country and that too ahead of schedule. FCA India Managing Director, Kevin Flynn, told us that Jeep was planning to launch the car in India by August, but had to pre-pone the launch of the car because of the response it received when it was showcased recently. The automaker also announced that it has received over 5000 bookings.
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Everything You Need To Know About The Tesla Model 3
There's been a lot of buzz surrounding the launch of Tesla's most affordable car - the Model 3. The Tesla Model 3 is one of the most anticipated cars from the American car manufacturer and though it looks like a toned down version of the Model S, it still is very attractive and there's a lot to look forward to.
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Facelift First Drive Review
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has achieved a benchmark status, in its class, as it has always been a car that has been ahead of its competition; may it be in terms of innovation, comfort or even engines, for that matter. However, you cannot completely deny the fact that it seems a little too coincidental that no sooner has Audi launched its brand new self-driving A8, than we see ourselves driving the S-Class facelift, which comes with a bit more tech and some design changes.
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Datsun redi-GO 1.0L Review
The Datsun redi-GO will now be available with a 1-litre engine and yes, it's the same as the one on the Kwid delivering the same amount of power, 67 bhp and same torque 91 Nm. Datsun calls this powertrain i-SAT or Intelligent Spark Automated Technology, which it says is better on performance delivery. Does it really? We find out.
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Mercedes-Benz GLA Facelift Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 30.65 Lakh
Mercedes-Benz India has finally launched the GLA facelift and the price for the car start at Rs. 30.65 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).
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Exclusive: Mercedes-Benz GLA Facelift Review
When the Mercedes-Benz GLA was first launched in India, most dismissed the car as an A-Class on stilts but the German auto giant knew the potential of this car and the facelift finally made its public debut in January 2017 at the Detroit Motor Show. A little over six months and it's all set to launch in India and we drive the GLA facelift to sample all the changes.
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2017 Skoda Octavia Facelift To Launch In July; Bookings Open
The new Skoda Octavia facelift will be launched on the 13th of July 2017 and bookings for the car have already begun.
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GST Impact On Auto Sector: Bookings On But Final Prices Not Available Yet
There's still no price list that has been issued, by the OEMs, on the final price of the product post GST. However, bookings of vehicles are in full swing.
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The Goods and Services Tax will be introduced in India on the 1st of July. It is, of course, one of the biggest tax reforms the country has ever seen and what it does is simplify the way both consumers and the manufacturers do business while also bringing in equanimity. Here's a look at how the price of four-wheelers will be impacted under the new GST norms.
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Comparison Review: Maruti Suzuki Dzire vs Tata Tigor
The Tigor is the most affordable subcompact sedan, while the Maruti Suzuki Dzire has been a top seller. We try and found out if the Dzire has what it takes to compete against a newbie like the Tigor
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New Maruti Suzuki Dzire Waiting Period Goes Up To Three Months
At the launch of the 2017 Maruti Suzuki Dzire in May, it was announced that the car already had a waiting period of 8 weeks. Given the rise in the demand, that number has gone up to 15 weeks which is more than 3 months depending on the variant one has booked.
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Jeep Compass Receives 1000 Bookings In Just 3 Days
We'd told you at the beginning of this week, that FCA India has started the bookings of the new Jeep Compass SUV in India. It's just been about three days and the company has already said that it has received an overwhelming response garnering 1000 bookings in just 3 days.
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Passenger Vehicles Sales Grow By 4.80 Per Cent In May 2017
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) today announced that the sale of passenger vehicles grew by 8.63 per cent in May 2017 over the same period last year. Within the Passenger Vehicles, Passenger Cars, Utility Vehicle and Vans grew by 4.80 percent, 18.80 percent and 9.50 percent respectively in May 2017 over the same period last year.
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2017 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV Review
The VW Tiguan review is something we were waiting to share with you and it is finally here. The second-generation Tiguan is the latest product from Volkswagen India and we got to spend a few hours driving this new SUV and here is our first impression of the same.
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