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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

  • Review: Tata Tiago EV

    Review: Tata Tiago EV

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Dec 22, 2022 06:45 PM•6 mins read

    Tata's latest and most affordable electric has been a runaway success garnering more than 20,000 bookings since its launch a few months ago. Now just before the year ends we have got our hands on this silent hatch. Prices for the Tata Tiago EV start at Rs. 8.49 lakh, ex-showroom.

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  • 2022 Mahindra Scorpio Classic Review

    2022 Mahindra Scorpio Classic Review

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Sep 22, 2022 10:03 PM•8 mins read

    The Scorpio Classic was launched just a few weeks after the Scorpio-N and got its fair share of changes including some important ones when it comes to its heart. We drive it.

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  • Review: Mahindra XUV400 Electric Compact SUV

    Review: Mahindra XUV400 Electric Compact SUV

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Nov 11, 2022 03:26 PM•8 mins read

    Less than a month after revealing 5 SUVs that will be launched over the next 4 years as part of its born electric strategy, Mahindra has unveiled the XUV400 electric SUV which is based on the XUV300 subcompact SUV. We drive the car at the brand’s SUV Proving track on the outskirts of Chennai.

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  • 2022 Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Review

    2022 Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Review

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Aug 24, 2022 12:08 AM•8 mins read

    After a hiatus of more than 2 and half years, the more powerful version of one of India’s most popular cars, Alto is back in the market. We drive the new Alto K10 in both its manual and Auto versions.

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  • 40 Years Of Maruti Suzuki: A Visit To The Brand's R&D Centre In Haryana

    40 Years Of Maruti Suzuki: A Visit To The Brand's R&D Centre In Haryana

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Aug 15, 2022 04:08 PM•6 mins read

    India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki’s state-of-the-art Research and Development centre is equipped with end-to-end development of vehicles. We spent a day at the facility and witnessed the stringent testing procedures the company’s vehicles go through.

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  • First Drive: 2022 Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

    First Drive: 2022 Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Aug 14, 2022 03:52 PM•6 mins read

    The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Compact SUV will come with both mild hybrid and strong hybrid versions, and we got to drive both briefly at company’s R&D facility’s test track in Rohtak, Haryana.

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  • Mahindra Scorpio Classic Breaks Cover, To Launch Soon

    Mahindra Scorpio Classic Breaks Cover, To Launch Soon

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Aug 12, 2022 09:38 PM•3 mins read

    Mahindra has taken the wraps off the 2022 Scorpio Classic before its official launch on August 20. We tell you all the details about the new SUV.

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  • Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Review: Uber Luxury, Made In India For India

    Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Review: Uber Luxury, Made In India For India

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•May 1, 2022 02:38 AM•1 min read

    The German luxury carmaker has launched the Maybach S-class in India in 2 variants. The S580 4Matic is the one were driving and yes it is assembled at the company's plant in Chakan, Maharashtra.

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  • Review: Lexus NX350h Hybrid Crossover

    Review: Lexus NX350h Hybrid Crossover

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Dec 18, 2023 01:02 PM•6 mins read

    Japanese Luxury car brand Lexus has launched the new-generation of its NX crossover in India. The car has come to India in a hybrid avatar and gets 3 variants - Exquisite, Luxury and the sportier looking F-Sport.

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  • Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI Review: Sedan The Way It Should Be

    Skoda Slavia 1.5 TSI Review: Sedan The Way It Should Be

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Mar 3, 2022 02:30 PM•1 min read

    We get behind the wheel of the more powerful version of the Skoda Slavia compact sedan. The car is being offered with a 6-speed Manual and 7-speed DSG transmission.

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  • 2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Review: Manual & Automatic Driven

    2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno Review: Manual & Automatic Driven

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Mar 2, 2022 02:30 PM•1 min read

    More than 6 years after the Maruti Suzuki Baleno was first launched in the country, country's largest carmaker has launched the new generation of the premium hatchback in market. We drive its manual and Automatic variants.

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  • Union Budget 2022: Additonal Excise Duty Of Rs. 2 Proposed On Unblended Fuel

    Union Budget 2022: Additonal Excise Duty Of Rs. 2 Proposed On Unblended Fuel

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Feb 1, 2022 07:59 PM•1 min read

    In a bid to promote the usage of blended fuel, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has intoduced an additional excise duty of Rs. 2 on Unblended Fuel from October 2022.

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  • 2022 Audi Q7 Facelift Review: Return Of The Grand SUV

    2022 Audi Q7 Facelift Review: Return Of The Grand SUV

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Jan 19, 2022 10:30 PM•1 min read

    After an absence that lasted a while partly due to the pandemic, the facelift of the 2nd generation of the SUV has finally come to India. We drive its higher Technology trim.

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  • Hyundai Great India Drive: Journey Towards A Better Future

    Hyundai Great India Drive: Journey Towards A Better Future

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Jan 19, 2022 06:49 PM•1 min read

    This year the underlying themes of the drive were Intelligent Technology, Sustainability and Innovation. The focus areas within these would be Healthcare, Community Development, Road Safety, Education and Environment.

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  • Road, Transport And Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari Tests Positive For Covid-19

    Road, Transport And Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari Tests Positive For Covid-19

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Jan 12, 2022 07:02 PM•1 min read

    This is the second time that Nitin Gadkari has tested positive for Covid-19 after September 2021.

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  • Review: 2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600

    Review: 2021 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Nov 29, 2021 07:38 PM•1 min read

    The flagship SUV from Mercedes-Benz, the Maybach GLS 600 offers the luxury of the S-class, the muscle of the GLS and of course the opulence of the Maybach brand. We take you through all of that.

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  • Review: 2021 Audi Q5 Facelift

    Review: 2021 Audi Q5 Facelift

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Oct 29, 2021 03:30 PM•1 min read

    The facelift of the Audi Q5 is finally set to launch in India and it comes with many changes including a Petrol-only heart. We drive the higher technology trim of the SUV.

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  • MG Astor Review: Compact SUV Big On Tech

    MG Astor Review: Compact SUV Big On Tech

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Sep 30, 2021 05:45 PM•1 min read

    The MG Astor is the petrol counterpart of the now popular ZS EV from the Chinese-British enterprise. It comes with a host of segment first features specially when it comes to safety and infotainment. We drive it at the Buddh International Circuit.

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  • Review: 2021 Tata Tigor EV

    Review: 2021 Tata Tigor EV

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Sep 8, 2021 02:30 PM•1 min read

    In its new avatar, the Tigor EV comes with a longer range, connected car tech and a 8-year warranty on battery and motor.

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  • Review: 2021 Honda Amaze Facelift

    Review: 2021 Honda Amaze Facelift

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Aug 25, 2021 07:30 PM•1 min read

    Japanese car maker Honda has launched the 2021 facelift of its most successful car in the India, the Amaze. Most of the changes on the subcompact sedan are on the exterior. We get you a closer look.

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