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About Shams Raza Naqvi

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    Shams Raza Naqvi is a Senior Editor at car&bike and has over 16 years of experience in reviewing automobiles. He loves to spend time with cars and two-wheelers alike and is keen watcher of all the happenings in the Indian auto sector. At car&bike Shams specialises in Hindi as well as Video content including interviews and curated presentations.

Articles of Shams Raza Naqvi

  • car&bike Awards 2024: Maruti Suzuki Invicto Is The Family Car Of The Year

    car&bike Awards 2024: Maruti Suzuki Invicto Is The Family Car Of The Year

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Feb 27, 2024 08:40 PM•1 min read

    Most premium offering from India’s leading car brand beat off competition from two other 7 seaters launched in 2023 - Toyota Rumion and the Citroen C3 Aircross

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  • Tata Safari Vs Mahindra Scorpio-N: Two Automotive Icons Face Off

    Tata Safari Vs Mahindra Scorpio-N: Two Automotive Icons Face Off

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Feb 24, 2024 08:51 PM•9 mins read

    They’ve been around for a long time and have recently got massive updates. Which of the Tata Safari or the Mahindra Scorpio-N should you choose? Let’s look at pros and cons.

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  • Branded Content: Hyundai Exter and The Band of Future Stars of Indian Women’s Cricket

    Branded Content: Hyundai Exter and The Band of Future Stars of Indian Women’s Cricket

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Feb 23, 2024 08:29 PM•4 mins read

    As the second edition of Women's Premier League kicks off, here is an inspirational story of a gang of girls with the backing of an honest coach who together aim to one day be a part of playing for the country.

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  • Tata Nexon Facelift Scores 5 Stars In Global NCAP Crash Tests, Surpasses Previous Scores

    Tata Nexon Facelift Scores 5 Stars In Global NCAP Crash Tests, Surpasses Previous Scores

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Feb 14, 2024 03:24 PM•1 min read

    A facelift of the subcompact SUV with additional safety features was launched late last year and this has helped it get an even better score than earlier.

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  • BMW 7 Protection Launched In India; Features VR9 Armour, Motorised Doors

    BMW 7 Protection Launched In India; Features VR9 Armour, Motorised Doors

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Feb 12, 2024 12:00 PM•4 mins read

    According to the brand, this new model ensures protection from attacks with firearms or explosives as well as drone attacks. It also comes with a self-sealing fuel tank.

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  • Hyundai IONIQ5 N Review: Is This Really An EV?

    Hyundai IONIQ5 N Review: Is This Really An EV?

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Jan 27, 2024 12:14 PM•1 min read

    The Hyundai IONIQ5 N is the more powerful, performance-oriented sibling of the IONIQ 5 EV that is sold in the Indian market. The car made its global debut recently and we were in Seoul, South Korea to sample it.

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  • Maruti Suzuki Fronx Races Past 1 Lakh Sales Milestone In Just 10 Months

    Maruti Suzuki Fronx Races Past 1 Lakh Sales Milestone In Just 10 Months

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Jan 24, 2024 02:43 PM•1 min read

    Launched in April 2023, the Baleno-based crossover has also helped Maruti Suzuki double its market share in the SUV segment in the country.

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  • 2024 MG Astor Launched In India, Prices Start At Rs. 9.98 lakh

    2024 MG Astor Launched In India, Prices Start At Rs. 9.98 lakh

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Jan 12, 2024 02:31 PM•2 mins read

    Updated MG Astor gets new features like ventilated seats, wireless charger, Wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and an auto-dimming internal rear view mirror.

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  • BMW Group India To Launch 19 New Models In 2024, Includes 13 Cars

    BMW Group India To Launch 19 New Models In 2024, Includes 13 Cars

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Jan 11, 2024 07:14 PM•1 min read

    While 13 cars from BMW and Mini will be launched in India in 2024, BMW Motorrad will also have its fair share with 6 new launches during the year.

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  • 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Review: Almost Palisade

    2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Review: Almost Palisade

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Dec 19, 2023 12:49 PM•7 mins read

    The 5th generation of the Hyundai Santa Fe has come with a host of changes which include a fresh design, updated tech, and new drivetrain options. We drive it in Seoul, Korea.

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  • Lotus Eletre Review: Performance Brand’s Debut Car In India Driven

    Lotus Eletre Review: Performance Brand’s Debut Car In India Driven

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Dec 13, 2023 06:06 PM•10 mins read

    Geely-owned famed British sportscar manufacturer Lotus has recently made its India debut with the Eletre SUV, a car of many firsts from the brand. We take it for a drive.

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  • 2023 Lexus LX 500d Review: Grandeur Rewritten

    2023 Lexus LX 500d Review: Grandeur Rewritten

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Dec 5, 2023 06:50 PM•9 mins read

    Japanese Luxury carmaker Lexus has launched the new generation of its flagship SUV, the LX in the Indian market. The car has arrived with a new design, many more features and just a Diesel engine option. But is it worth Rs. 3 crore? We take it out for a drive

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  • Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase Azure Review: Worth The Extra Crore?

    Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase Azure Review: Worth The Extra Crore?

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Nov 25, 2023 12:32 PM•8 mins read

    Earlier in 2023, Bentley launched the Extended wheelbase version of its Bentayga SUV which costs Rs. 1 Crore more than the standard version. We drive it and get driven in it.

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  • Maruti Suzuki Invicto Vs Toyota Innova Hycross: Twinning Or Not?

    Maruti Suzuki Invicto Vs Toyota Innova Hycross: Twinning Or Not?

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Oct 9, 2023 07:39 PM•8 mins read

    The Toyota Innova Hycross has been immensely successful since its launch but now a new challenge for the MPV has come from within the extended family in form of the Maruti Suzuki Invicto. Which one should you buy?

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  • Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Quickest Compact SUV In India To Cross 1 Lakh Sales Mark

    Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Quickest Compact SUV In India To Cross 1 Lakh Sales Mark

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Oct 5, 2023 07:52 PM•2 mins read

    The success of the Grand Vitara has also propelled Maruti Suzuki’s premium retail chain, Nexa to a 15% market share in the overall Indian passenger car market.

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  • Kia Sonet V Renault Kiger V Maruti Suzuki Fronx: Affordable Turbo Fun

    Kia Sonet V Renault Kiger V Maruti Suzuki Fronx: Affordable Turbo Fun

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Sep 26, 2023 04:18 PM•9 mins read

    Do small turbo engines make sense? What are the good, the bad and the exciting bits about owning a subcompact SUV with a turbo mill. We try to find out.

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  • 2024 Lexus LM Review: One Of A Kind Luxury MPV

    2024 Lexus LM Review: One Of A Kind Luxury MPV

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Aug 30, 2023 12:00 PM•9 mins read

    Japanese luxury carmaker Lexus is set to launch the new generation of its luxury MPV, the LM in India. Before that we drive the car to tell you how has it changed.

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  • Maruti Suzuki Jimny Vs Mahindra Thar: Two Good

    Maruti Suzuki Jimny Vs Mahindra Thar: Two Good

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Aug 13, 2023 02:50 PM•7 mins read

    A Desi legend takes on a global icon in this off-road special battle. Which one of the Mahindra Thar and Maruti Suzuki Jimny comes out on top? Read our review to find out.

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  • Maruti Suzuki Brezza Or Maruti Suzuki Fronx: Friendly Fight

    Maruti Suzuki Brezza Or Maruti Suzuki Fronx: Friendly Fight

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Aug 1, 2023 07:43 PM•8 mins read

    Two similarly priced offerings from the house of same carmaker in the same segment come together in this friendly contest. Which one suits you more? Let’s find out.

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  • Honda Reveals Fuel Efficiency Figures Of Upcoming Elevate SUV

    Honda Reveals Fuel Efficiency Figures Of Upcoming Elevate SUV

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Jul 24, 2023 08:09 PM•1 min read

    According to Honda, the manual transmission version of the Elevate will deliver 15.31 kmpl while the CVT promises slightly higher 16.92 kmpl.

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