About Shams Raza Naqvi
Shams Raza NaqviConnect with this authorShams Raza Naqvi is a Senior Editor at car&bike and has over 16 years of experience in reviewing automobiles. He loves to spend time with cars and two-wheelers alike and is keen watcher of all the happenings in the Indian auto sector. At car&bike Shams specialises in Hindi as well as Video content including interviews and curated presentations.
Articles of Shams Raza Naqvi

Kia EV3 Makes World Premiere, Has Range Of Up To 600 Km
The EV3 is the smallest car yet to be made on the dedicated e-GMP electric car platform from Hyundai Motor Group.
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Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z: Worthy flagship Or Just Another Pulsar?
Here’s a Pulsar that’s loaded with tech and features; more than what you’ve seen on any other bike in the entire range. But is it worth your money? We ride it.
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Mahindra XUV 3XO Review: In Pictures
The Mahindra XUV3OO is now XUV 3XO. Along with the name the subcompact SUV also gets some big changes when it comes to design, features and drivability. Here's our review in pictures
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Audi Q6 L e-tron Unveiled: Gets Longer Range And Wheelbase
Q6 L e-tron is the long wheelbase and longer range model of the Q6 L e-tron, and is specially made for the Chinese market.
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Range Rover Electric Previewed Ahead Of Debut; New Traction Control System To Enhance All-Terrain Capability
Official pictures of the upcoming Range Rover Electric have been revealed as the SUV undergoes testing in extreme cold and hot weather conditions in various parts of the world.
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2024 Hyundai Creta Facelift Long Term Test: Introduction
The ever-popular Hyundai Creta in its latest iteration has joined the car&bike long-term fleet. We’re testing the CVT version of the car in the feature-loaded top-spec SX(O) trim.
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Hyundai Creta Facelift Vs Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Honda Elevate and Volkswagen Taigun: The Big Compact SUV Comparison
After its recent facelift, is the bestseller Hyundai Creta the best deal in the lucrative compact SUV space? Or some other options are more worthy of your money? We bring you the answer.
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MG Hector Blackstorm Edition Launched In India, Priced From Rs. 21.24 Lakh
The MG Hector Blackstorm wears a special Starry Black paint and gets black theme interiors with gunmetal accents.
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car&bike Awards 2024: Maruti Suzuki Invicto Is The Family Car Of The Year
Most premium offering from India’s leading car brand beat off competition from two other 7 seaters launched in 2023 - Toyota Rumion and the Citroen C3 Aircross
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Tata Safari Vs Mahindra Scorpio-N: Two Automotive Icons Face Off
They’ve been around for a long time and have recently got massive updates. Which of the Tata Safari or the Mahindra Scorpio-N should you choose? Let’s look at pros and cons.
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Branded Content: Hyundai Exter and The Band of Future Stars of Indian Women’s Cricket
As the second edition of Women's Premier League kicks off, here is an inspirational story of a gang of girls with the backing of an honest coach who together aim to one day be a part of playing for the country.
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Tata Nexon Facelift Scores 5 Stars In Global NCAP Crash Tests, Surpasses Previous Scores
A facelift of the subcompact SUV with additional safety features was launched late last year and this has helped it get an even better score than earlier.
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BMW 7 Protection Launched In India; Features VR9 Armour, Motorised Doors
According to the brand, this new model ensures protection from attacks with firearms or explosives as well as drone attacks. It also comes with a self-sealing fuel tank.
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Hyundai IONIQ5 N Review: Is This Really An EV?
The Hyundai IONIQ5 N is the more powerful, performance-oriented sibling of the IONIQ 5 EV that is sold in the Indian market. The car made its global debut recently and we were in Seoul, South Korea to sample it.
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Maruti Suzuki Fronx Races Past 1 Lakh Sales Milestone In Just 10 Months
Launched in April 2023, the Baleno-based crossover has also helped Maruti Suzuki double its market share in the SUV segment in the country.
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2024 MG Astor Launched In India, Prices Start At Rs. 9.98 lakh
Updated MG Astor gets new features like ventilated seats, wireless charger, Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and an auto-dimming internal rear view mirror.
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BMW Group India To Launch 19 New Models In 2024, Includes 13 Cars
While 13 cars from BMW and Mini will be launched in India in 2024, BMW Motorrad will also have its fair share with 6 new launches during the year.
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2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Review: Almost Palisade
The 5th generation of the Hyundai Santa Fe has come with a host of changes which include a fresh design, updated tech, and new drivetrain options. We drive it in Seoul, Korea.
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Lotus Eletre Review: Performance Brand’s Debut Car In India Driven
Geely-owned famed British sportscar manufacturer Lotus has recently made its India debut with the Eletre SUV, a car of many firsts from the brand. We take it for a drive.
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2023 Lexus LX 500d Review: Grandeur Rewritten
Japanese Luxury carmaker Lexus has launched the new generation of its flagship SUV, the LX in the Indian market. The car has arrived with a new design, many more features and just a Diesel engine option. But is it worth Rs. 3 crore? We take it out for a drive
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