Recent Articles Published by Akbar Merchant
Maruti Victrois scores 5-star Global NCAP rating

By Akbar Merchant calendar15 Sep 2025

The Maruti Victoris now has 5-star rating for GNCAP and BNCAP crash tests.

Skoda Octavia RS India launch in November 2025

By Akbar Merchant calendar15 Sep 2025

Octavia RS will be sold as a full import in India in limited numbers, sources tell us.

Upcoming Mercedes C-Class EQ will take on the BMW i3 sedan

By Akbar Merchant calendar11 Sep 2025

All-new C-Class EQ will share its underpinnings with the recently unveiled GLC EQ SUV. 

Skoda confirms 7-seat flagship electric SUV for 2026 debut

By Akbar Merchant calendar10 Sep 2025

Vision 7S based Skoda electric SUV will come to India by 2027.

Ferrari 849 Testarossa revealed as SF90 Stradale replacement

By Akbar Merchant calendar10 Sep 2025

Ferrari’s new plug-in hybrid flagship gets a twin-turbo V8 with three electric motors to deliver a staggering 1,035hp....

Hyundai Concept Three revealed at Munich motor show

By Akbar Merchant calendar09 Sep 2025

The Concept Three previews a new compact electric hatchback that will enter production next year.

Made-in-India Suzuki eVitara scores four-star EURO NCAP crash test rating

By Akbar Merchant calendar09 Sep 2025

Exports of the Suzuki eVitara to Europe have already commenced from India, with the domestic launch expected in the co...

GST reform: Small SUV prices could go down by Rs 68,000-Rs 1.49 lakh, hatchbacks cheaper by Rs 47,000-Rs 1.38 lakh

By Akbar Merchant calendar04 Sep 2025

For prospective buyers who were deferring their new car purchase, this translates into significant price cuts and impr...

Hyundai Creta Electric, Alcazar, i20 get Knight Edition variants

By Akbar Merchant calendar04 Sep 2025

Apart from the launch of the new Knight Editions, Hyundai has also updated the standard i20, i20 N Line, and the Alcaz...

Hyundai Creta electric gets more range, new variants

By Akbar Merchant calendar04 Sep 2025

Along with a marginal price hike, Creta electric gets two new variants with 42kWh and one with 51.4kWh battery pack op...