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The compact sedan segment in India is undergoing an influx of fresher models with the Skoda Slavia and the hybrid version of the Honda City taking the fight straight to Maruti Suzuki Ciaz and the Hyundai Verna. Volkswagen now has brought in the replacement to the VW Vento and yes it looks gorgeous! The Volkswagen Virtus comes in 1.0-litre and 1.5-litre TSI petrol units, but we drive only the automatic versions of it around the beautiful city of Amritsar to check out if it has the potential to be a game-changer in the segment.

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Jeep India is all set to launch the brand's new Meridian three-row SUV that promises the off-road capability associated with the iconic manufacturers but in a family-friendly package. Based on the Compass, is the Meridian just extra seats or a whole lot more. Siddharth Vinayak Patankar tells you all about it in our comprehensive review. Watch now! Get the Latest News, reviews & updates from the world of Auto: https://www.carandbike.com/news

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Like a go-Kart; That’s the term we’ve often come to associate with the MINI hatchbacks. Small, quick and fun, these British beautifies have remained retro-cool over the years despite all-modern bits thrown in good measure to keep up with the competition. But evolution is the name of the game and MINI going electric is just one step forward for the iconic brand. But can it deliver on the thrills just like its petrol sibling? We try to find out.

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German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has launched the Maybach S-Class in India starting at Rs 2.50 crore (ex- showroom) for the locally assembled S 580 variant. The luxury saloon is longer than the S-Class and also gets many more features. We experience the car from behind its wheel and more importantly on its 2nd row executive seats.

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Volvo Cars India is all set to bring in its electric flagship, the Volvo XC40 Recharge, to the country, but we got to drive it before that, and were not left disappointed with what the Scandinavian carmaker is offering. Watch our detailed review of the premium EV which arrives in the country at a time when the trend to own one, has just started to catch on.

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The MG ZS EV has been around for just about 2 years now and in that short period the made-in-india electric car has found more than 4,000 takers in the market. Now, the compact SUV has seen its second major update since it was first launched, and this one is a little more significant than the one seen last year. Ever since its petrol sibling, the Astor was launched in 2021, we were expecting some of its features to be carried forward to the ZS and that is exactly what MG motor has done with this update. Amongst other things the car also gets an increased range now. MG ZS EV Highlights: ➡️ This is a more significant change for the MG ZS EV than before. ➡️ The MG ZS EV now has an increased range of 461 kms in a single charge. ➡️ New drive modes are now available on the MG ZS EV ➡️ The MG ZS EV now comes with a digital instrument cluster ➡️ Much bigger 10 inch screen present on the MG ZS EV ➡️ The MG ZS EV now comes with more than 75 smart connected features ➡️ The MG ZS EV now has a completely new grill and headlamps ➡️ Four colour options with one brand new colour on the MG ZS EV ➡️ The MG ZS EV is now loaded with tech and feels modern. Time stamps: 00:00 - Overview 00:53 - Range and performance 02:23 - Drive modes and assistance features 03:09 - Interior features 05:24 - Exterior changes 06:07 - Variants and pricing 06:45 - Conclusion

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Tata Motors has finally introduced an automatic transmission to its ultra-popular Tata Altroz, which was till now only offered with a 5-speed manual gearbox for its three engine options. The newest addition is a dual-clutch unit or DCA, as the company likes to call it, paired with a petrol engine. We take out the Tata Altroz DCA for a quick spin to see if this new gearbox stands out in a crowd of automatic transmissions. ➡️ The Tata Altroz now gets a new 6 speed DCT automatic gearbox ➡️ The DCT gearbox in the Tata Altroz is only paired to a single petrol engine option ➡️ Fuel efficiency is a claimed 18.11 km/l on the Tata Altroz DCA ➡️ Tata claims the new Tata Altroz DCT gearbox shifts quicker by 250 milliseconds. ➡️ Tata's Wet mechanism in the gearbox allows to keep the transmission cool. ➡️ Shift by wire technology negates any lag in power in the Tata Altroz. ➡️ Missing paddle shifters in the Tata Altroz could have made the drive more engaging. ➡️ Steering feedback is slightly delayed but brakes provide assurance in the Tata Altroz ➡️ No design changes present in the Tata Altroz ➡️ A new colour called Opera Blue adds freshness to the Tata Altroz 01:00 - Overview of the Tata Altroz DCA 02:07 - Performance and mileage 02:30 - Driving Dynamics 04:00 - The New DCT features 05:24 - Handling and brakes 05:53 - External Design 06:41 - Interior Design 07:01 - Tech and safety features. 07:48 - Variants and pricing

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carandbike brings you an exclusive review of the Volvo C40 Recharge, the Swedish automaker’s all-new electric crossover. The C40 Recharge shares its underpinnings with the XC40 Recharge that will soon go on sale in India. How does the crossover drive and should you be excited about its SUV cousin, Siddharth brings you all the answers. ➡️ Volvo's first all electric car in India ➡️ Car for Global Markets - The C40 Recharge introduced by Siddharth Vinayak Patankar ➡️ All Electric Crossover, the C40 Recharge is unmistakably a Volvo. ➡️ The cabin is very similar to the XC40 Recharge, the C40 is big on Tech. ➡️ The C40 Recharge is elegantly silent and smooth. ➡️ High-end materials used within the cabin of the C40 Recharge ➡️ Volvo's first ever modal to be completely leather free. ➡️ The C40 Recharge comes with 402 bhp of maximum power and 660 Nm of torque. ➡️ Power is regenerated when the C40 Recharge is under breaking ➡️ The Volvo C40 Recharge is big on safety and comes with a number of driver-assistance features. ➡️ The C40 Recharge has a range of 437 Km on a single charge. ➡️ The Volvo C40 Recharge fast charges to 80% in 40 minutes. 00:25 - Overview 01:41 - Interior Design 03:15 - Performance 04:18 - Regenerative Breaking 04:51 - Driver Assistance Features 05:19 - Range

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The Lexus NX crossover is one of the Japanese Luxury car brands' most successful cars globally. It was first launched in 2014 and is now in its 2nd generation. Recently carandbike got you an exclusive review of this brand-new car all the way from the United States, and apart from the 350h model that has come to India, Siddharth also drove the NX 450h+ which is the also the first plug-in hybrid from Lexus ever. What was the NX300h in its previous generation in India has become the NX350h now and we got behind the wheel of the car.

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The Lexus ES 300h Lexus ES300h has been one of the best-selling models from the brand in India. Earlier in October 2021, the company launched the facelifted version of the car in the country, and along with revised styling, the hybrid luxury sedan now gets a few updated features and tech as well. The ES 300h comes with a 2.5-litre petrol engine paired with a hybrid system and it is mated to an e-CVT automatic transmission. So, is this the right luxury hybrid sedan for you? Watch our review to find out.