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    Girish is a veteran automotive journalist with over 25 years in this field. Born and brought up in Mumbai, his passion for automobiles started as a child when he started collecting toy cars of all shapes and sizes. A lucky break thanks to his ability to write a decent copy and a love for sports, got this science graduate a chance to become a journalist with Indian Express. But the love for automobiles spurred him to embrace automotive journalism. Luckily for him, the Indian automotive industry also bloomed around the same time. Over the years he has worked for major automotive publications such as Autocar India, BBC TopGear India and Times Auto before taking over as Editor-in-Chief of carandbike.com in February 2023. Girish has also been a jury member on multiple occasions at World Car of the Year and Indian Car of the Year.

Articles of Girish Karkera

  • Jeep Meridian: Your Most Asked Questions, Answered!

    Jeep Meridian: Your Most Asked Questions, Answered!

    Girish KarkeraBy Girish Karkera•Oct 21, 2025 03:42 PM•4 mins read

    The internet has been asking questions about Jeep’s midsize three-row SUV that competes with the Toyota Fortuner. We answer the top four most searched queries on Google.

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  • Bolero Loved For Its Simplicity And Reliability: Mahindra Auto CEO

    Bolero Loved For Its Simplicity And Reliability: Mahindra Auto CEO

    Girish KarkeraBy Girish Karkera•Oct 7, 2025 02:32 PM•1 min read

    Despite retro not being the industry buzzword, the old-school SUV range continues to be a rage for the homegrown carmaker.

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  • Maruti Suzuki Victoris SUV Unveiled: Gets L2 ADAS, 5-Star BNCAP Rating

    Maruti Suzuki Victoris SUV Unveiled: Gets L2 ADAS, 5-Star BNCAP Rating

    Girish KarkeraBy Girish Karkera•Sep 3, 2025 01:05 PM•4 mins read

    The Victoris -- designed as a rival to the Hyundai Creta -- will be retailed via Maruti's Arena retail chain; based on the same architecture as the Grand Vitara.

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  • Citroen Basalt AT 5000 km Long-Term Review: Business Not As Usual

    Citroen Basalt AT 5000 km Long-Term Review: Business Not As Usual

    Girish KarkeraBy Girish Karkera•Aug 8, 2025 01:11 PM•1 min read

    The unconventional coupe bodystyle hides a lot of conventional characteristics of a practical SUV that’s relevant for our roads.

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  • EVs As CVs – Citroen Evaluating A Parallel Idea

    EVs As CVs – Citroen Evaluating A Parallel Idea

    Girish KarkeraBy Girish Karkera•Jul 13, 2025 07:00 AM•3 mins read

    Better initial in-roads with eC3 in the commercial segment makes the French mass brand consider more battery powered options.

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  • VinFast VF7 Plus First Drive: The Underdog

    VinFast VF7 Plus First Drive: The Underdog

    Girish KarkeraBy Girish Karkera•Jun 10, 2025 11:00 AM•7 mins read

    Cars may not be Vietnam’s most well-known produce but the VF7 is a fine example of the strides VinFast has taken in building a practical, everyday EV.

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  • VinFast VF6 Plus FWD First Drive: Jack Of All Trades

    VinFast VF6 Plus FWD First Drive: Jack Of All Trades

    Girish KarkeraBy Girish Karkera•Jun 10, 2025 10:59 AM•9 mins read

    Second on the India agenda for VinFast is a compact SUV that could well appeal to those looking at great value with an all-rounder EV

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  • VinFast To Launch MG Comet-Rivalling VF3 In India Next Year; VF6, VF7 To Lead India Entry

    VinFast To Launch MG Comet-Rivalling VF3 In India Next Year; VF6, VF7 To Lead India Entry

    Girish KarkeraBy Girish Karkera•Jun 1, 2025 03:27 PM•4 mins read

    Scheduled to start ops next month, the Vietnamese EV maker has confirmed a three-SUV start – VF7, VF6 and VF3 in that order - and the promise of a reliable electric ecosystem that will include charging infrastructure and electric two-wheelers too.

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  • 2025 Kia EV6 GT Line Facelift Review – More Of The Same

    2025 Kia EV6 GT Line Facelift Review – More Of The Same

    Girish KarkeraBy Girish Karkera•Apr 16, 2025 03:52 PM•4 mins read

    Kia has given its futuristic electric crossover a nip and tuck while adding more range, making it an attractive choice.

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  • Long-Term Review: Tata Nexon EV LR Empowered+

    Long-Term Review: Tata Nexon EV LR Empowered+

    Girish KarkeraBy Girish Karkera•Jan 5, 2025 01:13 PM•1 min read

    We tested Tata’s best-selling EV over three months and were pleasantly surprised with what it offered

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  • New Renault Triber And Kiger India Launch In 2025; Duster Set To Return In 2026

    New Renault Triber And Kiger India Launch In 2025; Duster Set To Return In 2026

    Girish KarkeraBy Girish Karkera•Jan 4, 2025 09:20 PM•1 min read

    Following a quiet 2024, Renault India is lining up two big launches for 2025 in the form of the next-generation Triber MPV and the new Kiger subcompact SUV, with the launch of the all-new Duster scheduled for 2026.

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  • 2025 Honda Amaze Review: Practically Flawless

    2025 Honda Amaze Review: Practically Flawless

    Girish KarkeraBy Girish Karkera•Dec 16, 2024 11:00 AM•1 min read

    The third generation of Honda’s sub-4m sedan serves a revitalised cocktail of comfort, convenience, practicality and safety.

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  • 2025 Maruti Suzuki Dzire Review: Almost Perfect

    2025 Maruti Suzuki Dzire Review: Almost Perfect

    Girish KarkeraBy Girish Karkera•Nov 12, 2024 10:30 AM•9 mins read

    The best-selling sub-4m sedan’s all-new generation promises a more desirous package of features, more practicality and even a 5-star safety rating.

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  • 2024 Kia Carnival Review: The Practical Limo

    2024 Kia Carnival Review: The Practical Limo

    Girish KarkeraBy Girish Karkera•Oct 22, 2024 11:00 AM•9 mins read

    The new Kia Carnival has arrived in India for a substantially higher price tag with a similar engine/gearbox combination as before. So, why is it still relevant?

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  • 2025 Skoda Kylaq Prototype First Drive: Honey I Shrunk the Kushaq

    2025 Skoda Kylaq Prototype First Drive: Honey I Shrunk the Kushaq

    Girish KarkeraBy Girish Karkera•Oct 15, 2024 11:00 AM•5 mins read

    The popular sub-4m SUV segment’s newest entrant shows a promising mix of performance and practicality at a price Skoda doesn’t operate in.

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  • 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Review: Make It Large

    2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Review: Make It Large

    Girish KarkeraBy Girish Karkera•Sep 24, 2024 10:59 AM•8 mins read

    Quiet sophistication meets in-your-face size. Biggest battery yet and longest range, this EV means business like no other

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  • Tata Curvv Petrol And Diesel First Drive: The SUV You May Not Need, But Most Likely Want

    Tata Curvv Petrol And Diesel First Drive: The SUV You May Not Need, But Most Likely Want

    Girish KarkeraBy Girish Karkera•Sep 19, 2024 12:00 PM•14 mins read

    An all-new bodystyle on an all-new platform powered by an all-new engine looks promising but is not without flaws. Arguably, the best Tata of the current lot

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  • 2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Arrives In India: Detailed First Look

    2025 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Arrives In India: Detailed First Look

    Girish KarkeraBy Girish Karkera•Sep 10, 2024 10:59 AM•8 mins read

    Bigger and more feature-rich than ever, the all-new version of Merc’s iconic saloon has just enough going for it

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  • Tata Nexon EV Long-Term Report: 3,500 km In India’s Best-Selling Passenger EV

    Tata Nexon EV Long-Term Report: 3,500 km In India’s Best-Selling Passenger EV

    Girish KarkeraBy Girish Karkera•Aug 27, 2024 07:00 AM•1 min read

    We lived with the Nexon EV for nearly three months, to better understand the qualities that have made it India's most popular electric vehicle.

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  • Xiaomi SU7 First Look: From Smartphones To EVs, Xiaomi's 1st Car Arrives In India

    Xiaomi SU7 First Look: From Smartphones To EVs, Xiaomi's 1st Car Arrives In India

    Girish KarkeraBy Girish Karkera•Aug 26, 2024 12:00 PM•10 mins read

    Here’s a closer look at Chinese electronic major’s first effort at making a production-ready car and why is it selling quite well

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