Naveen Rana

I’ve seen it, and you’ve probably seen it, too. A stunning social media ad or a clickbait pop-up flashes across your screen: “New 2025 Honda Civic Launched! 2.5L Turbo Engine! Sporty Sedan at Just ₹1.25 Lakh!” As an automotive journalist who has driven, tested, and taken apart cars for over a decade, let me be […]

As an automotive expert who has test-driven and analyzed cars for over a decade, I’ve seen my fair share of unbelievable deals. But the latest headlines flooding social media and pop-up ads have set a new record: “New 2025 Maruti WagonR with 1.2L Engine, 33km/l Mileage, and a price of just ₹3.25 Lakh!” Let me

In the Indian automotive world, there are contenders, and then there is the king. For nearly two decades, the Toyota Innova has been the undisputed, undefeated monarch of the MPV segment. It’s the vehicle politicians trust, the choice of every large family, and the backbone of every premium fleet operator. So, when Toyota launched the

In the automotive world, few names command as much instant trust as “Corolla.” For decades, it’s been the global benchmark for reliability, efficiency, and sensible transportation. But for some markets, like India, the king has been absent from its throne for years, leaving a gaping hole in the premium sedan segment. Now, the silence is

As an automotive expert with over a decade of experience, my inbox and social media feeds are often flooded with “too good to be true” deals. But nothing has spread as fast as the recent claims about the New Maruti Suzuki Brezza 2025. The headlines are unbelievable: A jaw-dropping 38 km/l mileage, a premium 6-speed

Let’s be clear: the term “off-road” has become a watered-down marketing buzzword. Automakers a-dime-a-dozen slap on some plastic cladding, add a “trail” drive mode, and call it an adventure vehicle. It’s a trend I’ve watched with growing cynicism for over a decade. And then, Ford just dropped the 2025 Ford Ranger Raptor on the global

If you’ve spent any time on social media or YouTube in the last few weeks, you’ve seen the headlines. They’re electric, unbelievable, and perfectly crafted to make your heart jump: “Tata 250cc Bike 2025!”, “86kmpl Mileage!”, “160km/h Top Speed!”, and the knockout punch, “Just ₹55,000!” As an automotive journalist and technology expert with over a

You’ve seen the posts. They’re spreading across social media and popping up on clickbait websites like wildfire: “Harley-Davidson V-Rod Launched!”, “1250cc Muscle Bike for just ₹1.25 Lakh!”, “120HP Beast is Back!” As an automotive journalist and technology expert with over a decade in this industry, my inbox has been flooded with one simple question: “Is

You’ve seen the viral ads. You’ve gotten the WhatsApp forwards. A brand new 2025 Mahindra Bolero has launched, and it’s a miracle: a rugged, strong-bodied SUV with an unbelievable 30 km/l mileage and a rock-bottom ₹8,500 EMI. As an automotive expert and tech journalist with over a decade of experience, my inbox has been flooded