All stories by Arup Das
Audi RS 7: The beast that dazzles
Rediff.com17 Aug 2015The car can go from 0 to 100 kmph in just 3.9 seconds.
Honda Jazz review: The most versatile hatchback money can buy
Rediff.com16 Jun 2015The Jazz has big, wide, lightweight doors that are almost 3 kg lighter than the ones in the older model.
Benelli TNT R is a dynamite on wheels
Rediff.com2 Jun 2015Benelli's TNT R is a powerful bike that weighs much less than others of its ilk, making it a fairly manageable beast on city roads and highways
Audi TT: A practical, luxurious car but price is a dampener
Rediff.com18 May 2015The new Audi TT is a fabulous coupe with much more comfortable ride quality and razor sharp handling.
Kawasaki Z1000, the bike with a hatchback's engine
Rediff.com13 Apr 2015When you say the Kawasaki Z1000 hits the three-figure mark, you need to be talking about 200 kmph, because it's in speeding that the humongous machine feels at home.
Mini Cooper S: Bigger, better and beautiful
Rediff.com7 Apr 2015The Mini Cooper S is a charming and spunky handler.
Rough and tough Hyundai i20 has a long way to go
Rediff.com28 Mar 2015HYUNDAI I20 ACTIVE is fully loaded with features and has two well-refined engine options.
Bike Review: Kawasaki Z800 vs Benelli TNT 899
Rediff.com24 Mar 2015The Kawasaki Z800 and Benelli TNT 899 are two motorcycles that look unalike, perform dissimilarly and probably are meant for enthusiasts with contrasting needs
Riding Retro in Delhi
Rediff.com7 Jan 2015Two of Triumph's most iconic motorcycles, the Thruxton and the Bonneville T100, represent a blend of style and practicality. Arup Das takes them for a spin in the national capital
Avventura, Cross Polo, Etios Cross: Which one is the best?
Rediff.com8 Dec 2014Three hatchbacks have been muscled up to offer a more adventurous driving experience.
Skoda Rapid AT: No competitor can match its ride quality
Rediff.com11 Nov 2014It is simple yet appealing, well-built and provides excellent ride quality, and now the Skoda Rapid has been fitted with a 7-speed DSG automatic transmission.
Is Fiat Punto better than Hyundai Elite and Volkswagen Polo?
Rediff.com13 Oct 2014People have embraced these compact cars because they are not only well appointed, but are also more practical, cheaper to own, have higher fuel efficiency, and are easy to park.
Mercedes-Benz GLA: You can't find a better looking SUV
Rediff.com6 Oct 2014It's in the looks department that Mercedes-Benz's new compact sports utility vehicle, the GLA, scores over its competition in the luxury segment.
Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG: Beauty with a beast's heart
Rediff.com8 Sep 2014The Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG's biggest strength is that despite its uber luxe branding, it can be a car for your daily drive
Datsun Go: Affordable with exceptional legroom
Rediff.com1 Sep 2014Nissan's affordable hatchback, especially made for India, also has a good drive quality.