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Hormazd Sorabjee

Hormazd Sorabjee is one of the most senior and much loved auto journalists in India, and is the editor of Autocar India.

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Sunday drive with Hormazd Sorabjee: Lexus LS 400 vs Lexus LC 500

A comparison of the first ever Lexus to the latest model takes you way back in time

The first LS 400 (left) and the latest LC 500 look a millennium apart

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Updated on Jul 27, 2019 09:47 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

Sunday Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: Is Nissan’s latest EV worth burning a huge hole in your pocket?

Nissan’s latest EV, soon to launch in India, will have you paying the earth to save the planet

While driving this EV, one can’t escape the pangs of ‘range anxiety’ seeded by the fear of running out of charge in the middle of nowhere...

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Updated on Jul 13, 2019 10:36 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

Sunday Drive with Hormazd Sorabjee: MG Hector is not as rugged as its SUV rivals, but scores with mile-long features list

The first product from MG Motor India is set to define what the brand stands for

The blade-like turn indicators and the techy headlamp cluster in the new MG Hector look futuristic

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Updated on Jun 30, 2019 01:16 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

Sunday Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: The talents of the Trailhawk

Jeep’s new Compass variant is extremely versatile, as at home in the city as off-road

The Trailhawk comes with a dedicated ‘Rock’ mode, which lets you tackle rocks

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Updated on Jun 15, 2019 08:55 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

Sunday Drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: The silence of the Mercedes-Benz EQC

The first mass-produced all-electric vehicle from the oldest car company in the world is so quiet, you can actually hear yourself breathe

The only bits that spice up the looks of the Mercedes EQC are the stunning alloy wheels and the distinctive nose

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Updated on Jun 02, 2019 12:08 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

Sunday drive: Scorpio(n) king in mummy land!

For the first time ever, an Indian made car was shot with the Sphinx and the pyramids of Giza as a backdrop; the hefty $2,000 fee was entirely worth it

The Mahindra Scorpio’s tall seating position gives a commanding view of the road

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Updated on May 18, 2019 08:38 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

A plug-in hybrid that cures drinking problem!

SUVs are gas-guzzling monsters, right? The Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid says you’re wrong

The plug-in hybrid carries a large battery that can be charged from electrical outlets. This gives it the extra range

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Updated on May 04, 2019 10:21 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

Mercedes-Benz V-Class: The on-road luxurious conference room

This is the most luxurious MPV you can buy and is aimed at those who like to travel in a group, but in style

The electrically-operated sliding doors allow the main cabin to be accessed easily even in a tight parking spot

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Updated on Apr 21, 2019 12:04 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

Jaguar I-Pace: The electric dream that can give charging nightmares

Jaguar’s award-winning gorgeous battery-powered SUV has shredded the perception of what electric vehicles are, but makes no sense without good charging infrastructure

The Jaguar I-Pace steers with a level of fluency and precision that belies its weight

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Updated on Apr 06, 2019 11:20 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

Meet Pininfarina Battista, one of the fastest and most expensive cars on the planet!

The all-electric ‘hypercar’ from the homegrown Mahindra Group was unveiled to the world at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month

With Pininfarina Battista, the Mahindra Group has put an Italian company at the leading edge of tomorrow’s car world

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Updated on Mar 23, 2019 11:41 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

Timeless beauties: Automotive gems from 2019 Cartier Concours d’Elegance

The biannual event held in Jaipur showcased showcased several drool-worthy vintage cars

The vintage and classic cars showcased have been lovingly restored to look showroom ‘new’ by their owners

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Updated on Mar 10, 2019 12:02 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

Lamborghini Huracan Evo: The car with a highly developed brain

The extremely sophisticated computer that runs this machine can make anyone a great driver!

The Huracan Evo’s shape is largely unchanged, but the design tweaks make it look more menacing

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Updated on Feb 24, 2019 12:59 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

Even with its quirks, the Mercedes-Benz CLS 300d is worth the price

The performance of this elegantly styled CLS is remarkably good

The downside of the swooping roofline is that it impinges on headroom

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Updated on Feb 09, 2019 11:33 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

Driving a Ferrari in Jaisalmer is about as rare as a camel in Maranello

This supercar is quite usable in the deep hinterland because of its ability to tackle speed breakers.

What makes this supercar quite usable in the deep hinterland is its ability to tackle speed breakers

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Updated on Jan 27, 2019 11:23 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

The Mercedes-AMG G 63 review by Hormazd Sorabjee: The car that makes no sense

It’s old world and handles like a super tanker, but the ₹2 crores+ car is ridiculously endearing

The AMG G63 is the extreme, high-performance iteration of Mercedes’ venerable G-Class, which has remained largely unchanged since it was first introduced in 1979

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Updated on Jan 12, 2019 09:01 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

2018 Car Review: Hormazd Sorabjee picks the best road rockers of the year

From Maruti to Lamborghini, a lowdown on four cars that shined their way through the year

The new Ertiga has lots of feel-good features that you don’t associate with an MPV at the amazing price it has been launched at

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Updated on Dec 29, 2018 11:31 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

The most un-Tata of them all

The Tata Harrier Review: What makes this car a truly global one...

Tata Harrier is the first car from a homegrown, Indian car manufacturer that can truly be called global

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Updated on Dec 15, 2018 10:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

VW Passat driven and tested: Well-equipped and practical! By HT Brunch columnist Hormazd Sorabjee

Solid and safe, the VW Passat is so worth the high price

The Passat is an outstanding cruiser and feels wonderfully tied down at expressway speeds

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Updated on Dec 01, 2018 11:02 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

Everything you wanted to know about the Ferrari 488 Spider and didn’t know who to ask!

Join us as we take the convertible for a spin out of the Madras Race Track… and feel the wind in your hair

The Ferrari 488 Spider switches from hard top to open top with the simple press of a button

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Updated on Nov 17, 2018 10:49 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

The Lexus ES 300h driven and reviewed: Fast, not furious?

The hybrid car is refined and smooth, but does it set your pulse racing?

When running on pure electric power, the ES 300h feels as quiet as a library and nicely cocoons you from the mayhem on the roads

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Updated on Nov 04, 2018 01:48 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

Tesla killers are coming

The charge for EV supremacy from traditional carmakers has begun

The 5 seat e-tron is identifiable as an Audi SUV alright but it does get some unique detailing to set it apart

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Published on Oct 20, 2018 11:42 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

The BMW X5 review: All grown up and ready to roll!

The latest generation is bigger, more luxurious, and minus sharp edges

Details such as muscular wheel arches and a tautly skinned body retain the X5’s athletic looks

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Updated on Oct 06, 2018 10:40 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

Cars of the past, present and future

Join us at Monterey Car Week in America, every automobile lover’s delight!

Amir Jetha’s restored 1935 Rolls Royce Phantom II Continental Coupe was adjudged best Rolls in the show

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Published on Sep 22, 2018 09:32 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

The McLaren720S: The smooth operator

Soon to zoom down Indian roads, the super car is devastatingly smooth

The 720S’s trademark butterfly doors that swing open skywards, give the car an element of drama

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Updated on Sep 08, 2018 08:44 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

More power to you, please...

The only real lack in the fifth gen Honda CR-V is engine capacity

The high, sculpted bonnet and chunkier sides gives the new car much needed dose of muscle

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Updated on Aug 26, 2018 12:06 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

What the F1! How tough is it really to drive a Formula 1 car

Once you have driven an F1 car, you’ll know: driving anything else is meaningless!

The acceleration of the Lotus-Renault E20 is so violent that it feels like you’ve been strapped onto a Brahmos missile

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Updated on Aug 11, 2018 10:54 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

Happy birthday to the oldest young car on the road

The legendary 911 sports car is what shaped the iconic 70-year-old Porsche brand more than anything else

The car demands you to drive it inch perfect, with small and precise inputs of the steering, brakes and throttle

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Updated on Jul 28, 2018 10:40 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

Practical, unpretentious, but without personality

The new Skoda Karoq is packed with features, but unlike its predecessor, it has no character

The first impression of the Karoq is that it’s bigger in every dimension and more of a scaled-down Kodiaq

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Updated on Jul 14, 2018 10:44 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

A road trip through Iran

Ten days on the road in this beautiful country have changed my perceptions forever

A Scorpio outside the Golestan Palace in Tehran, Iran

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Updated on Jun 30, 2018 09:02 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

A Mustang to Mahabaleshwar

This American muscle car can do what its finer European counterparts can’t: cruise Indian roads without ripping out the underbody

The car doesn’t pretend to have the finesse or build quality of its German rivals and is pretty low tech in comparison

lifestyle

Updated on Jun 16, 2018 11:45 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHormazd Sorabjee

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Hormazd Sorabjee

Hormazd Sorabjee is one of the most senior and much loved auto journalists in India, and is the editor of Autocar India.

A comparison of the first ever Lexus to the latest model takes you way back in time

Nissan’s latest EV, soon to launch in India, will have you paying the earth to save the planet

The first product from MG Motor India is set to define what the brand stands for

Jeep’s new Compass variant is extremely versatile, as at home in the city as off-road

The first mass-produced all-electric vehicle from the oldest car company in the world is so quiet, you can actually hear yourself breathe

For the first time ever, an Indian made car was shot with the Sphinx and the pyramids of Giza as a backdrop; the hefty $2,000 fee was entirely worth it

SUVs are gas-guzzling monsters, right? The Volvo XC90 T8 plug-in hybrid says you’re wrong

This is the most luxurious MPV you can buy and is aimed at those who like to travel in a group, but in style

Jaguar’s award-winning gorgeous battery-powered SUV has shredded the perception of what electric vehicles are, but makes no sense without good charging infrastructure

The all-electric ‘hypercar’ from the homegrown Mahindra Group was unveiled to the world at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month

The biannual event held in Jaipur showcased showcased several drool-worthy vintage cars

The extremely sophisticated computer that runs this machine can make anyone a great driver!

The performance of this elegantly styled CLS is remarkably good

This supercar is quite usable in the deep hinterland because of its ability to tackle speed breakers.

It’s old world and handles like a super tanker, but the ₹2 crores+ car is ridiculously endearing

From Maruti to Lamborghini, a lowdown on four cars that shined their way through the year

The Tata Harrier Review: What makes this car a truly global one...

Solid and safe, the VW Passat is so worth the high price

Join us as we take the convertible for a spin out of the Madras Race Track… and feel the wind in your hair

The hybrid car is refined and smooth, but does it set your pulse racing?

The charge for EV supremacy from traditional carmakers has begun

The latest generation is bigger, more luxurious, and minus sharp edges

Join us at Monterey Car Week in America, every automobile lover’s delight!

Soon to zoom down Indian roads, the super car is devastatingly smooth

The only real lack in the fifth gen Honda CR-V is engine capacity

Once you have driven an F1 car, you’ll know: driving anything else is meaningless!

The legendary 911 sports car is what shaped the iconic 70-year-old Porsche brand more than anything else

The new Skoda Karoq is packed with features, but unlike its predecessor, it has no character

Ten days on the road in this beautiful country have changed my perceptions forever

This American muscle car can do what its finer European counterparts can’t: cruise Indian roads without ripping out the underbody

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