Advertisement
Sections
Fiat Avventura Abarth long term review: After 13,044km and three months
I am simply loving the Abarth life but wonder if it is sustainable


I’ve had the the Abarth Avventura for a month now after Ashok moved to the far more frugal Baleno diesel. The initial honeymoon phase was awesome. I was drunk with power, flooring it at every opportunity and laughing like a madman. But like all things, reality sets in fast. I still love every drive in the Fiat but I have begun to question what life would be like with a car like this. At near Rs 12 odd lakh on road Mumbai, it isn’t cheap and there’s also the fact that not a lot of people have the option of owning multiple cars in this...
First Published:Oct 15, 2016, 14:13:16 IST
Advertisement
Advertisement

Tesla's Cybercab to feature built-in Starlink antenna, bringing satellite internet to robotaxis
Tesla has confirmed that its upcoming Cybercab will include built-in Starlink connectivity, allowing the autonomous vehicle to access satellite internet beyond traditional mobile networks. The move deepens ties between Elon Musk's companies while supporting Tesla's vision of self-driving robotaxis capable of operating across a wider range of environments.
3 min read
US rejects Tesla bid to avoid recall of nearly 20,000 vehicles over headlight issue
US auto safety regulators rejected Tesla's bid to avoid a headlight recall while a separate investigation found a driver overrode Full Self-Driving before a fatal crash.
1 min read
IIT Kanpur study finds no evidence E20 petrol damages engines, says mileage impact is minimal
Fresh research from IIT Kanpur challenges widespread claims that E20 petrol harms vehicle engines, concluding that the fuel blend causes no measurable engine damage and only a marginal impact on fuel efficiency. The findings come amid ongoing public debate over India's ethanol-blending programme and concerns raised by motorists.
2 min read
As Nissan expands its line-up from one model to four, the carmaker is betting on affordable SUVs, exports and ICE volumes before making its EV play
Nissan Managing Director Saurabh Vatsa explains why the Tekton SUV is central to the brand's India strategy, its export ambitions and why an EV launch will have to wait.
2 min read
Volkswagen layoffs could hit 1 lakh as CEO warns of deeper cost overhaul
Volkswagen is weighing further workforce reductions that could bring total job losses to around 1,00,000, according to an internal message from CEO Oliver Blume. The proposed restructuring comes as Europe's biggest carmaker grapples with shrinking profits, intense Chinese competition, tariff pressures and excess manufacturing capacity.
2 min read
Advertisement
Advertisement
