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Zontes GK350 review — Little pocket rocket is an all-rounder
Zontes GK350's 348cc, single-cylinder engine puts out 39hp and 32Nm. It has a 17-litre fuel tank that can take you up to 400km on one fill. It handles well on busy city roads but if you have an adventure on your mind, it will hold well even at 95-100kph on highways. In this episode of Forbes India Momentum, we take you on a ride with the breezy commuter—Zontes GK350
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Inside our special innovation issue
This issue is forward-looking and focuses on startup-led innovation in India. It also uncovers critical challenges that need to be surmounted to let this ecosystem thrive and produce sustainable solutions. Harichandan Arakali unpacks the stories from this issue that have put a spotlight on entrepreneurs who are trying to solve the hard problems
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Mercedes-AMG E 53 Cabriolet review — The indulgence car
Mercedes-AMG E 53 4Matic+ Cabriolet is a thoroughbred AMG. It runs on an inline-6 which has a turbo and an e-motor to provide an extra boost. That's 435hp and 520Nm all in. It reaches 0-100kmph in 4.5 seconds. But the pops and bangs on the overrun are music to a petrolhead's ears. In this episode of Forbes India Momentum, know more about the features of a car that can be your next indulgence if not a solution to a mid-life crisis
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BMW 320LD Review — Flagbearer of premium luxury sedans
With BMW 320LD, the German carmaker has made the driver-focused, fun-to-drive premium sedan a little more passenger-centric. It has the underpinnings of the 3 Series but now comes with more legroom for the passengers. Its twin-turbocharged, 2.0-litre diesel makes 190hp and 400Nm. And its 8-speed automatic gearbox is the standard others in the segment need to chase. In this episode of Forbes India Momentum, you will know all about a perfect premium car
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Audi Q5 Review — Familiar comfort, luxury, just with a little facelift
There is nothing wrong with going for tried and tested when it comes to comfort and luxury. Audi Q5 is one such machine. The facelift offers redesigned headlamps, redesigned tail lamps, a new grille, a cabin upgrade and a whole lot of new kit updates. But it is still true to the Q5 essence loyalists and purists know and love. In this episode of Forbes India Momentum, let's find out how the new details make Audi Q5 a premium machine
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Volvo XC40 review — True to Volvo reputation, XC40 is safe, comfortable, and wary of adventure
Volvo XC40 has everything you need. A nice-looking facade, a decent amount of space on the inside, quite a lot of kit, and a few new talking points every time a facelift comes along. It retains the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine, but now also gets a 48V mild hybrid system. The adaptive cruise control with ADAS is another big highlight. But, staying true to Volvo's reputation, XC40 is safe, comfortable and wary of adventure
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What happened after the dust of the IPO storm settled?
After an IPO frenzy 18 months ago, things appear to have cooled in the Indian startup ecosystem. But enthusiasts and hopefuls are still gearing up to list their companies in 2023. Times have changed now. Analysts believe that only those who have shifted their focus from aggressive growth to profitability will be rewarded in the volatile and cautious environment. Rajiv Singh talks about the cover story about companies that have taken a badgering since their IPO launch and also gives insight into other important stories to flip through
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Jaguar F-Pace review — It has comfort, luxury and opulence, but is the Jag SUV special?
Jaguar F-Pace is a Jag SUV. It nails the panache on the inside and the presence on the outside. It is fast and handles well for its size. You can spec a petrol engine or a diesel engine or if you are feeling adventurous, even an SVR engine. It's got everything in the right proportions—comfort, luxury, opulence, aesthetics, and oomph. Yet it becomes a little difficult to not judge it as just another luxury SUV on the road. Is it fair to test this on traditional Jaguar standards that are closely associated with the carmaker's sleek sedans? Or should we look at it as a standalone?
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Is Jeep Grand Cherokee the true 'luxury' SUV?
Many carmakers claim they make 'the' luxury SUV but it's either luxury or a true blue off-roader. Finding the right balance of the two is rare. Jeep wants to quash that assumption with its new Grand Cherokee. Does it succeed? We find out
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Showstoppers 2022-23 edition: The making of
What are Showstoppers? And who are the 2022-23 Showstoppers? Delve into our latest cover story podcast with Forbes India's Divya J Shekhar to go behind the scenes and into the making our our first-ever Showstoppers list, which recognises 50 outperformers from the field of cinema, OTT and sports
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Jaguar F-Pace SVR review — Behold a supercharged V8 before the all-electric dawn of Jaguar
The change towards sustainability in the automobile sector has meant pivoting to electric vehicles and classic brands such as Jaguar is no exception. But before it goes all-electric, the British carmaker has rolled out the new Jaguar F-Pace SVR with a supercharged V8 engine. A 5000 cc engine, that produces 550bhp and goes from 0-62 in just 4 seconds, roars thunderously and can make petrolheads nostalgic. In this episode of Forbes India Momentum, host Raunak Ajinkya takes the Jaguar F-Pace SVR for a spin before the V8 class truly becomes extinct