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@DeshGujarat Cattle menace is a serious issue in northern states Rajasthan Gujarat Madhya Pradesh Hariyana

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@kushanmitra Thirdclass slow C SUV

Is an eight speed automatic gearbox a bit too much? Too many gears which gets the logic confused? Well, the new Kushaq 1.0TSI has a new eight speed gearbox from Aisin and I have to admit that it was very smooth indeed. Whether it was the highway, city roads or narrow rural roads. While the six-speed unit previously was also very good and continues on the Kylaq, this new gearbox manages to keep the ‘sweet spot’ on this small turbo better. This as Ashish Gupta, Brand Director @SkodaIndia told me delivers a slight improvement in efficiency (around four percent) but more importantly it holds the power band better during acceleration. The Kushaq remains an extremely engaging vehicle to drive, and the additional features like the panoramic roof should enhance its appeal. And the additional weight on top doesn’t impact its tight handling much. Although, I’m not a fan of panoramic roofs and never have been. The lack of ADAS as an option (on the 1.5TSI Monte Carlo) is a miss in my opinion because almost all rival CSUVs now feature that in their top-spec vehicles. I’ve become rather accustomed to ADAS over the past couple of years and it has its uses.

@nitin_gadkari Another scam

🔸The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to transform highway operations and maintenance by deploying AI-powered Dashcam Analytics Services (DAS) across nearly 40,000 km of the National Highway network. This initiative leverages Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to enable data-driven, high-tech monitoring of highways and expressways. 🔸Under this system, advanced dashboard cameras installed on Route Patrol Vehicles will conduct weekly surveys, capturing high-resolution images and videos. AI/ML models will automatically detect over 30 types of defects, including potholes, cracks, and pavement damage. It will also monitor road furniture such as lane markings, crash barriers, and streetlights. 🔸The system will identify safety risks like illegal encroachments, unauthorized signboards, and parking. Additionally, periodic nighttime surveys will assess visibility of signages, markings, and lighting, ensuring improved road safety and timely maintenance. #PragatiKaHighway #GatiShakti

@JayPrashanth Great paid pr and review

Skoda Kushaq Facelift 1.0 AT and 1.5 DSG: Quick thoughts! * Looks gorgeous, and very German car-like. The facelift is restrained, and hasn't gone over the top, even in terms of lighting. * The illuminated Skoda lettering at the rear doesn't look tacky, nor does the light bar up front. So, the designers have done a fantastic job in balancing these elements. * Car feels very sturdy and solid. Doors have nice heft to them. Feels like a proper German car in the way the doors shut. Safety is 5 stars. So, no compromise there. * On the inside, the decision to go 'Nashik Red', which is a dull red on the Monte Carlo trims is a very good one. It's a subdued shade that adds to the coziness of the cabin. Cabin quality feels better than before but is still a couple of notches below the new benchmark - Seltos! * Charcoal headliner is a win. I'd pick the Monte Carlo's interiors over that of the regular Kushaq's. It's the sportier cabin, and also the one that'll age better thanks to the darker shades. Airiness won't be a problem even with the charcoal headliner as there's the new panoramic sunroof. * Ergonomically, the car is sorted. Steering adjusts for rake and reach (tilt and telescopic). + Powered driver's seat. So, you can get a comfortable driving position off the bat. Visibility from the driver's seat is very good all around. You can see the edges of the bonnet, and the touchscreen is just the right size and doesn't hamper vision. Again, a win! Manual handbrake: Good! * The improved AC was quite effective in a hot Jaipur. It helps that all trims get UV cut glass as standard And there's ventilation for the front seats on top trims. Even the panoramic sunroof cuts heat thanks to UV cut. * Rear cabin: Space is decent. Rear AC vents and USB type Cs are the utilities. Great for four. Okay for five over shorter distances. * Boot: Reasonably big and capacious. 491 liters up to the roof. No complaints really, since the 60:40 split adds versatility when you need it. Space saving spare wheel is standard. * The new MID (called Virtual Cockpit) is quite sharp and loaded with information. Looks quite good. * The touchscreen is very vibrant, and easy to use. Android Auto: very nice. The Skoda sound system: Very good even at higher volumes. I really enjoyed my music on this car. * Camera quality? Still not sharp enough. 360 camera: Missing. Rear sunblinds: Missing. ADAS: Missing. * Rear massage: Good to have feature but I'd have much rather had ventilated seats over the massage function. * Two spoke, leather wrapped steering feels good to hold. Horn easy to use. All controls including paddles feel nice and tactile. Paddles are very responsive too. * Irritating features: Idle stop, and the front parking sensors. And there's no way to permanently turn them both off. Now, for the drive. * Started off with the 3 cylinder 1.0 turbo petrol motor (114 Bhp-178 Nm), paired with the brand new 8 speed AISIN torque converter. * What a motor! It's smoother than on the Kylaq. You won't even know it's a triple. It's that smooth. And even the gearbox doesn't show the typical thrum of a triple cylinder engine. Same scene with the steering and pedals. You don't have any triple cylinder thrummi-ness. Lovely NVH. * The 1.0 TSI motor has a lovely note. It's a nice raspy sound that burbles a bit at the lower rpms. Great fun on narrow roads. And even at the very top of the range, doesn't sound harsh. It sounds very, very good. If you like a nice petrol engine singing, you will love this motor. * On the move, the 8 speed AT comes into its own. Very, very smooth. This is the closest you can get to a BMW ZF 8 speed box in a mass market car. It's that's smooth, and responsive. 80 on the expressway is 8th gear. And when you floor it, instantly the gearbox is in 3rd gear and you get a nice surge of power. And it's so seamless that it doesn't even feel like a gearshift. Almost like a stepped CVT. I was super impressed. * I couldn't confuse the 8 speed automatic although I did try multiple times both on crowded city streets and the highway. It almost reads your mind. * Steering is Hyundai-light in the city. I was a little alarmed as I started driving around narrow city streets first. Once I hit the highway, the steering weighed up beautifully. Plenty of feel. And stability at high speed. Car feels very good. * Keep it pinned and you'll quickly see 150-160. I saw 165. 180 should be easy in this car. So, the 1.0 TSI doesn't feel underpowered at all. It is MORE than adequate. * Braking (discs up front and drums at the rear) is effective. However, pedal feel was a little wooden/inconsistent initially while braking from really high speeds. At sub-100 speeds, feel was good. * Suspension is the right mix between ride and handling. It's not the softest nor the stiffest. And at high speeds, it's very composed and confident. All in all, the steering and suspension work very well together, and the car feels very confident at triple digit speeds. Sport mode makes the steering stiffer, and the gearbox lets you hold revs up to about 6,000 rpm before upshifting (even while using the paddles). You can drive this car very enthusiastically. It'll make you smile. * Jumping into the 1.5 DSG after a good 100+ Kms on the 1.0 AT, I immediately felt the power difference. The engine makes the car leap ahead, especially with the transmission in sport mode. Using paddles, you can push the revs up to 6,200 rpm before the auto upshift happens. The 1.5 DSG's extra power and torque (150 Bhp-250 Nm) makes the car move, and if you love some blazing acceleration, this is the one to pick. Braking: All disc set up. Sharper, and much better feel than the disc-drum set up of the 1.0. Braking - Clearly the 1.5 DSG wins. * However, the 1.5 DSG is not the smoother car. The engine gets boomy at higher revs, and the note of the 1.0 TSI sounded much better. You can mess around with the DSG and get it to jerk just a little bit (typical DSG). But it's very smooth and quick for most parts. In fact, at 75 Kph in 7th gear, mashing the loud pedal puts the car in 2nd instantly and you get furious acceleration. This is a F-A-S-T car. * As for suspension, the panoramic sunroof and the additional weight makes the car ride stiffer. This is a relatively stiffer riding car. If you want comfort, pick the 1.0 TSI. That rides much better. You can distinctly feel expansion joints on the 1.5 DSG. It's funny but I enjoyed the 1.0 TSI 8 AT combo more than the 1.5 DSG for most parts as 1. The ride's better and 2. The engine note is addictive. Yes, the 1.5 DSG is clearly the faster car but speed's not everything. The 1.0's power felt more than adequate in city and highway conditions. * Summing it up, my pick would be the 1.0 AT over the 1.5 DSG for city and occasional highway use (80:20). If it's or 60:40, city highway use, I'd go with the 1.5 DSG. Again, 1.5 DSG only if roads are good to moderately good. For bad roads? 1.0 TSI AT all the way! * There's a lovely Classic+ base trim that Skoda now offers with the Kushaq Facelift. It gets both 6 speed manual and 8 speed AT options. Paddles come standard, and so does a basic touchscreen, alloy wheels, adjustable arm rest, LED headlamps, tilt-telescopic steering and even a rear wash-wipe+defogger. I sense that Skoda is going to price the Classic+ very well. It'll be a great buy if they do. Can pick the Kushaq over many sub-4 meter SUVs in that case! @CarToq @SkodaIndia

@Parth_Go Dumb cars

Drove the 2026 Škoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI and 1.5 TSI extensively. Here’s what’s good and what’s not - - 1.0 TSI is a fun engine! Really enjoyed pushing it hard and it always brings a smile on the face. 115 PS is a little lesser on paper compared to rivals offering 120 PS but the game changes when you actually extract the performance. Superb engine! - New 8-Speed gearbox is smooth I would say. It will aid in better fuel economy. I found it quite lag-free at both city speeds and highway speeds. The powertrain feels quite vocal at mid to high RPMs though - Overall 1.0 TSI is worth buying! You can have fun with this too - 1.5 TSI unchanged. Lots of power and more refined. Buy this if you think you’ll need that extra punch - With the updated design, it looks much more sleeker and modern. Older Kushaq had started looking bland. New one has minor enhancements but they work well - Rear massaging seats! Wow. Never expected such a feature in this segment. I tried it and found it quite effective. Hopefully Slavia will get it too with the upcoming facelift - New touchscreen UI is way better than before. Much more fluid, responsive and packs in more features - I personally like the dark interiors of the Monte Carlo more. Same for the exterior. Love the blacked out bits - Prestige trim has a little more chrome and much lighter interiors - Rear view camera is strictly average in quality. Could have easily been better. A 360-degree camera was also expected - No ADAS yet and rear sunshades missing as well - Base variant itself is quite loaded with essential features. Makes sense for people who want something on a budget. Fun to drive car with good build quality for under 12 lakh? Yes Verdict - Changes to the Kushaq may not seem major at first but Škoda has done whatever they could to improve the whole packaging. It retains its core fundamentals of being a good to drive car with nice dynamics and a comfy cabin. Škoda has been nailing the pricing game these days along with warranties and service packages to improve customer trust. Go for the Kushaq if you want to enjoy driving.

@ShivrattanDhil1 Both are idiots

Explaining features is one thing, but this guy was literally seconds away from crashing into a truck. YouTubers these days are on another level this is not how things should be demonstrated. On top of that, he’s clearly breaking rules while influencing others to do the same! 🤦🏻‍♂️

@SomChaterji Useless car

New Skoda Kushaq 1.0 8 speed AT review What I like Smooth 8 speed is much better than the older 6 speed. More effortless driving experience. Less lag now and much more relaxed than the earlier AT. Much better fuel efficiency at 12-13 kmpl real world More refinement Looks much more premium and not flashy in my opinion Lovely ride and handling with the typical European firm edge but it's a lovely drivers car Much needed features added now and yes, rear massager works! What I don't like No 360 degree camera and rear camera isn't high quality in display No powered handbrake or ADAS too Engine still slightly noisy when pushed hard Overall 8 speed automatic is clearly a step ahead and makes it a more effortless driving experience but it's also a better all rounder now

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@SomChaterji Original duster was slow as dumb, I hope this is fast

It had to happen. The new Duster had to meet the OG Duster.

@SomChaterji Lol

@Parth_Go Ha ha

Drove the new Renault Duster to my heart’s content. Will be patient and wait for the embargo to lift before sharing my detailed views on this very important product for India. Until then, feel free to ask whatever questions you have and will do my best to answer everything on 21st March.

@Parth_Go Not looking good in white

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@mahindraesuvs Fake storyline, third class vehicles and services

Kochi to Kashmir – 900+ km in 3 days with the BE 6. After driving the first 500 km in his BE 6, Arun Kumar knew one thing for sure: his BE 6 could take on any road without a second thought and that confidence sparked an epic journey. From the vibrant streets of Kochi to the breathtaking valleys of Kashmir, Arun covered more than 900 km in just three days. It wasn’t about hesitation, it was about the drive, the freedom, and the joy of the open road. #MahindraElectricOriginsuvs #BE6

@ShivrattanDhil1 @MSArenaOfficial Any suv will do this with ease, nothing great

This is insane! The decline angle and the way the Suzuki Jimny powers through this slush is just crazy. Truly one of the best machines ever made!! 👌🏻 #Jimny #Suzuki

@_arorarohit_ Zero value

Ceramic coating on my car held up pretty well. It’s been 3+ years now. #jeep

@TataMotors_Cars Third class vechiles, services and zero ethics

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@raghav_chadha Great, I support your initiatives and intent, but your party is crap, your ideas won’t be implemented, change the party, go where you can implement it

₹19,000 crore. That is what Banks collected in last 3 years just for not maintaining ‘Minimum Account Balance.’ Not from the rich. Not from big borrowers. From the poorest accounts in the system. Their crime? They didn’t have enough money. A farmer misses the minimum balance - Penalty. A pensioner withdraws money for medicine - Penalty. A daily wage worker falls short by a few hundred rupees - Penalty. The poor keep money in banks for safety. Not to be quietly fined for being poor. Financial inclusion should protect small savings, not punish small balances. In Parliament today I proposed ending minimum balance penalties so the banking system stops charging people for their poverty.