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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

  • First Drive: Mahindra Bolero Neo

    First Drive: Mahindra Bolero Neo

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Jul 19, 2021 05:05 PM•1 min read

    The Mahindra TUV300 is back albeit with a different name. We drive the new Bolero Neo, company's latest subcompact offering in the market.

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  • Hyundai Alcazar Review: Diesel SUV Driven

    Hyundai Alcazar Review: Diesel SUV Driven

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Jun 25, 2021 04:48 PM•1 min read

    The 3-row Hyundai Alcazar SUV runs on the same diesel engine which powers the 5-seater Creta compact SUV. How does it perform on this longer, heavier car? We try to find out.

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  • Review: 2021 BMW 5 Series Facelift

    Review: 2021 BMW 5 Series Facelift

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Jun 24, 2021 06:00 PM•1 min read

    The facelift of the of one of BMWs most popular cars in India, the 5 series has made its way to the market. We get behind the wheel of the 530i, the only Petrol variant on offer.

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  • Covid-19: GST On Ambulances Reduced From 28 Per Cent To 12 Per Cent

    Covid-19: GST On Ambulances Reduced From 28 Per Cent To 12 Per Cent

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Jun 14, 2021 09:29 PM•1 min read

    The GST Council in its meeting has decided to reduce rates on specified items being used in Covid-19 relief and management including Ambulances.

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  • New Rules For Accredited Driver Training Centres Mean You May Get To Skip A Driving License Test

    New Rules For Accredited Driver Training Centres Mean You May Get To Skip A Driving License Test

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Jun 14, 2021 07:16 PM•1 min read

    Candidates who successfully pass the test at these centres will be exempted from the driving test requirement at the time of applying for driving license at a Regional Transport Office (RTO).

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  • India's First Mobile CNG Refueling Units Launched

    India's First Mobile CNG Refueling Units Launched

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Jun 9, 2021 06:58 PM•1 min read

    These mobile units will ensure round-the-clock and doorstep delivery of CNG at no extra cost. They can store up to 1,500 kg CNG and can fill 150 to 200 vehicles per day.

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  • Rules Changed For Obtaining Driving License And Registration Of Vehicles

    Rules Changed For Obtaining Driving License And Registration Of Vehicles

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Apr 5, 2021 06:32 PM•1 min read

    Road, Transport and Highways ministry has amended several rules regarding renewal and surrender of a driving license as well as registration of new and retro-fitted vehicles.

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  • 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Facelift Review

    2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Facelift Review

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Mar 24, 2021 06:12 PM•1 min read

    German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has launched the facelifted E-class in India. For the first time the car gets an AMG line variant that is being offered with the range topping E 350 d. We drive it.

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  • Review: 2021 Maruti Suzuki Swift

    Review: 2021 Maruti Suzuki Swift

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Mar 9, 2021 05:27 PM•1 min read

    India's biggest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has launched the 2021 facelift of country's highest selling car, the Swift in the market. Along with cosmetic updates, the hatchback gets a more powerful engine than before.

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  • Review: 2021 Toyota Fortuner Facelift

    Review: 2021 Toyota Fortuner Facelift

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Feb 27, 2021 01:55 AM•1 min read

    The facelift of the Toyota Fortuner has arrived on our shores and it comes with fair few changes. Along with it, comes a sportier looking 'Legender' variant. So have these changes enhanced the appeal of this big brute of an SUV? Lets try and find out.

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  • Review: Mahindra XUV300 Petrol Autoshift/AMT

    Review: Mahindra XUV300 Petrol Autoshift/AMT

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Feb 6, 2021 08:00 PM•1 min read

    Mahindra & Mahindra has recently launched a Petrol AMT version of its subcompact SUV in the market, the XUV300. We drive the updated model.

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  • Hyundai Great India Drive: i20 Meets The Atal Tunnel

    Hyundai Great India Drive: i20 Meets The Atal Tunnel

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Jan 22, 2021 05:38 PM•1 min read

    In this second and concluding part of the Hyundai great drive, the i20 heads towards one of India's marvels of civil engineering, the recently opened Atal Tunnel. Beyond that we also witness the remote Lahaul valley in Himachal Pradesh for the first time in winters.

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  • BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine Review

    BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine Review

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Jan 14, 2021 05:32 PM•1 min read

    BMW is set to launch the long wheelbase version of its entry-level sedan in the India, the 3 series. We drive its Diesel trim and more importantly give you a feel of the increased space on the second row.

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  • Toyota Urban Cruiser Review

    Toyota Urban Cruiser Review

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•May 11, 2023 05:09 PM•8 mins read

    Japanese carmaker Toyota has the launched the Urban Cruiser subcompact SUV in the market starting at Rs. 8.40 lakh (ex-showroom). We drive its Automatic variant.

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  • Rolls-Royce Black Badge Family Gets A 'Neon Nights' Paint Trilogy

    Rolls-Royce Black Badge Family Gets A 'Neon Nights' Paint Trilogy

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Nov 24, 2020 09:51 PM•1 min read

    Black Badge variants of the Wraith, Dawn and Cullinan each in a different hue have taken inspiration from the natural world.

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  • Indian Government's Big EV Push: 69,000 Petrol Pumps To Get Charging Kiosks

    Indian Government's Big EV Push: 69,000 Petrol Pumps To Get Charging Kiosks

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Nov 24, 2020 07:52 PM•1 min read

    Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that Government is trying to create an ecosystem to accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles in the country.

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  • Toyota To Provide Authorised Service At 87 New Locations In India

    Toyota To Provide Authorised Service At 87 New Locations In India

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Oct 29, 2020 03:26 PM•1 min read

    New service centres are now operational in Narnaul (Haryana), Nagaur (Rajasthan), Jorhat (Assam), Kharagpur and Asansol (West Bengal), Morbi, Patan and Palanpur (Gujarat) and will reach 80 more locations of network reach by end of the year

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  • Nissan Magnite Subcompact SUV Makes Global Debut In India

    Nissan Magnite Subcompact SUV Makes Global Debut In India

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Oct 11, 2023 04:33 PM•6 mins read

    The Nissan Magnite comes into a crowded segment which has some really strong contenders. As first impressions go the car comes across as a feature rich, practical package.

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  • This Could Be The Answer To Curbing High Pollution Levels; Anand Mahindra Agrees

    This Could Be The Answer To Curbing High Pollution Levels; Anand Mahindra Agrees

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Oct 14, 2020 07:23 PM•1 min read

    Swaraj Tractors, a subsidiary of Mahindra is advocating the use of super seeders with their tractors that helps return the stubble back to the soil and solves the issue of stubble burning.

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  • Rules To Renew International Driving Permits Set To Change

    Rules To Renew International Driving Permits Set To Change

    Shams Raza NaqviBy Shams Raza Naqvi•Oct 13, 2020 04:25 PM•1 min read

    International driving permit holders might soon be able to renew their expired permits while being in foreign countries.

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