About Girish Karkera
Girish KarkeraConnect with this authorGirish 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
2026 Honda Prelude First Drive: Domesticated Civic Type R
A sporty-looking coupe built to give customers a taste of performance but not at the expense of everyday practicality.
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New Skoda Octavia RS India Review: Back With A Vengeance
Skoda has brought back the Octavia nameplate to India with the launch of the spicy RS variant. We take it for a quick spin around the track.
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Honda Showcases New Hybrid And EV Technologies For Models Due By 2030
At a recently conducted tech workshop, Honda revealed a new platform for midsize cars, as well as a new-age hybrid system for its bigger models, both aimed at boosting performance and efficiency.
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Jeep Meridian: Your Most Asked Questions, Answered!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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+
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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