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2 months ago | 
zigwheels.com | Arun Shenoy
You’re probably wondering what’s the point of it all? Did Kia really need another product in the small SUV space? Why hasn’t this just booted the Sonet out of the lineup and taken its place? Most importantly, what the heck is this ‘thing’ to begin with? Purpose BuiltThe Syros has been made-in-India for India. That translates into a product that has a compact footprint, but maximises on value.
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Dec 31, 2024 | 
zigwheels.com | Arun Shenoy
We’ve very often called cars ‘mad’. To say that they’re ‘mad’ fast, ‘mad’ spacious, ‘mad’ on technology — tells you it’s bringing something new to the table or pushes the boundaries of what’s acceptable. By that definition, Mahindra’s XEV 9e is certifiably mad. But what really makes this package shine, is the ‘method’ to the madness. To BE or not to BEQuite a few heads very surely scratched at Mahindra HQ, figuring out what to call this thing. It does not fall into their new baby brand ‘BE’.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
zigwheels.com | Arun Shenoy
‘That's a what, now?’ — my first reaction when I saw the Dzire via some blurry spy pics shot on a potato camera. Hints of another Japanese automaker, yes. Some German influence, sure. But anything shared with the younger Swift? NONE! If nothing else, Maruti Suzuki has surely been bold to take this step. The CultMaruti was quick to point out that the Dzire is the fourth highest selling car in India — OF ALL TIME. Every second compact sedan sold in the country is a Dzire. That’s no mean feat.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
digitalisationworld.com | Arun Shenoy |Vp Emea
ServerfarmLondon is in the midst of an AI boom. 2024 investment levels into London’s AI companies could outstrip the £15.2bn of capital raised in 2023. The UK tech sector boasts 171 unicorns and a market valuation of $1.1 trillion. It is the leading tech ecosystem in Europe with the majority of tech companies located in London and the south-East of the country. London is currently Europe’s major centre for AI investment (more than Paris or New York).
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Oct 30, 2024 | 
zigwheels.com | Arun Shenoy
For someone who’s now in the 30 year old club, I wasn’t surprised that the Kia Carnival seemed like a very very appealing machine. The way it looks, the features it has on offer and the tech simply made the process easier. It was the asking price of nearly Rs 75 lakh (on-road, Mumbai), however, that got the jaw to drop firmly. Sure, it’s a whole lot of car for the money in the literal sense. But is it really?
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Aug 9, 2024 | 
zigwheels.com | Arun Shenoy
The new Citroen Basalt is a compact coupe SUV. It is based on the same platform as Citroen’s other mass market products in India such as the C3 hatchback and C3 AirCross SUV. The body style is unique, and the only direct rival is the Tata Curvv. However, it also competes against other SUVs in the category such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, MG Astor, Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq. Why should you consider the Basalt, and why not?
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
zigwheels.com | Arun Shenoy
The Nissan X-Trail is a mid-size seven-seater luxury SUV. It has returned to the Indian market after being discontinued in 2014 due to poor sales. The fourth generation model has been on sale in global markets since 2020. The X-Trail is manufactured in Japan and is brought to India as a fully imported car. It competes with SUVs such as the Skoda Kodiaq and the Jeep Meridian. Other SUV alternatives for a similar price include the Toyota Fortuner, and MG Gloster. What’s the new X-Trail like?
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Jun 16, 2024 | 
zigwheels.com | Arun Shenoy
The Tata Altroz Racer, a premium hatchback based on the Tata Altroz, gets some unique design elements and a more powerful 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine. While the standard Altroz competes with the likes of the Maruti Baleno, Toyota Glanza and Hyundai i20, the ‘Racer’ version has only one direct rival, the Hyundai i20 N Line. Who should consider buying the Altroz Racer and why? ExteriorThe Altroz’ design has aged gracefully since it debuted in 2020.
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Mar 15, 2024 | 
zigwheels.com | Arun Shenoy
The Hyundai Creta — a popular choice in the compact SUV segment — got a facelift in 2024. Building on the new model, Hyundai has introduced a sportier version of the SUV, called the Creta N Line. This version is available only with the 1.5-litre turbocharged engine, either with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT. It competes with the likes of the Volkswagen Taigun GT, Skoda Kushaq 1.5 TSI, and the Kia Seltos GT Line.
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Feb 26, 2024 | 
zigwheels.com | Arun Shenoy
If I were to sum up what driving a manual Jimny from comfy Chandigarh all the way up to bitterly cold Kaza was like in just a few words, “flat-out”, “downshift”, “we’ll see”, and “it’ll do it easily” will probably feature more times than you’d expect. To a closet skeptic who liked the idea of a Jimny but didn’t fully understand why, the gutsy Suzuki made a solid pitch. Not for itself, though. << Rewind“It’s almost as if a green Jimny was painted on my windshield”We’re on the last leg of the drive.
