First Drive

Bilal Firfiray

Mar 5, 2025, 1:09 PM

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E450 Review: Is It A Sleeper?

With as much output as the Ferrari Testarossa, the E450 has a powerful engine under the hood and is a luxury fitting for a fat cat sitting at the back. But is it a driver’s car?

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  Bilal Firfiray | Feb 17, 2025

  BYD Sealion 7 Review: Perfect Family Electric SUV?

  BYD has solved the problem which the Seal sedan faced by introducing its SUV derivative – the Sealion 7. While at it, they also gave this solid solution a coupe-SUV body style that surely doesn’t look like an afterthought.

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  Bilal Firfiray | Jan 25, 2025

  Skoda Kylaq Review: This Pint-Sized Czech Is Gutsy Too

  Does the all-new Skoda Kylaq have an ace up its sleeves to take on the fight against some well-established rivals?

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  Bilal Firfiray | Jan 13, 2025

  Mahindra XUV 3XO Review: 3 Reasons To Buy And 3 Reasons To Avoid

  Reincarnated XUV 3XO has a few tricks up its sleeves to take on the highly competitive sub-four metre SUV segment. But is it worth buying over the seven other alternatives?

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  Bilal Firfiray | Jan 10, 2025

  2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB Review: 5 Things To Know About It

  The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQB gets a few nips and tucks to remain relevant in India. But is it enough to keep it relevant?

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  Bilal Firfiray | Jan 8, 2025

  2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Review: C300 Is Fast And Curious

  It might be a model year update for the seven-gen C-Class, but out goes the C300d and in comes the C300 with its 200bhp petrol engine. What fun!

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  Bilal Firfiray | Jan 7, 2025

  Mini Countryman EV Review: The Underdog Electric Crossover

  With four other electric derivatives in the entry-level luxury crossover, the Mini Countryman EV is a dark horse that deserves your attention.

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  Girish Karkera | Dec 16, 2024

  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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  Bilal Firfiray | Dec 15, 2024

  New Audi Q7 Review: Familiar Recipe, Different Garnish

  Audi India has sold 10,000 of the Q7 in the country since the introduction of the flagship German SUV. But is the new update (or just another update) enough to keep it relevant?

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