2016 Renault Duster AMT Review: First Drive

2016 Duster AMT Review: Words & photographs by Syed Shiraz There are seven Renault Dusters in my immediate circle, four of them being the 110 PS variants. And no, none of the owners bought it upon my recommendation. If that was the case, they would all be driving the AWD version… But, to be fair to … Read more

Mercedes CLA 200 Sport Petrol Review & Road Test

Mercedes CLA 200 Review – Words and Photos: Syed Shiraz The Buddh International Circuit gets to see a lot of exquisite machinery throughout the year so I wasn’t really expecting a red-carpet welcome on arriving in a white Mercedes CLA 200. In fact, I wasn’t hoping for any attention at all, and I like it … Read more

FIAT Punto Evo Sport 90 hp Diesel Review

Words: Syed Shiraz Photos: Neelanjan Chakraborty & Syed Shiraz This does not happen generally. We had wrapped up the shoot of the Punto Evo and were just about to make a move when a white Grande Punto (the outgoing model) stopped next to our car. The two, well-built, suburban men (in their early ’40s) in … Read more

BMW Z4 Review: Top-of-the-line Z4 sDrive35i Tested!

Text & tester: Syed Shiraz Photos: Kahkashan B. Confession: I just didn’t want to give this car back to BMW. I even contemplated boosting it… But, I guess, there is a reason why BMW gives cars like this one to journalists like me (who won’t be able to even shell out an EMI for the … Read more

Renault Kwid: First Drive Review

Words and Photography: Syed Shiraz Shah To tell you the truth, after the 800/Zen/Santro era, I have despised all the hatchbacks that have flooded the Indian car market since. Why? Because earlier, a small car felt and drove like a small car; they were all zippy to drive; the all-around visibility was fantastic, and one … Read more