Volkswagen has discontinued its Vento in India, but that doesn't mean the German automaker is quitting the mid-sized sedan space. The company has launched its new player in the category, named the Virtus. The Volkswagen Virtus and the Skoda Slavia are based on the same MQB A0 IN platform and offer the same two turbo-petrol engine options. These include a 115 horsepower, 1-litre, three-cylinder TSI engine and a 150 horsepower, 1.5-litre, four-cylinder TSI unit. The transmission options also remain the same with a six-speed manual, six-speed torque convertor and a seven-speed DCT gearbox. So, let's see how the Virtus fares against the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, Hyundai Verna, Honda City and its sibling - the Skoda Slavia.

WION Pitstop | Volkswagen Virtus review: A new mid-sized sedan that replaces the Vento

After 12 years in the Indian market, the Volkswagen Polo is bowing out. In these 12 years, the compact hatchback has created great respect in the heart of Indian auto enthusiasts. So, we drove it for one last time at the MMRT and even extensively sampled the Polo Cup race car. With a great motorsport history in India, Volkswagen continues to be the only OEM directly involved in motorsport in the country. And we didn't just drive the latest Polo Cup race car, but we also went for a drive with Sirish Vissa, Head of the VW Motorsport India program. He told us about the entire success journey of the race Polo as well as the VW Motorsport program. And that is what we have for you in this video.

WION Pitstop| In conversation with Sirish Vissa, Head of VW Motorsport India, in a Polo Cup race car

Mercedes-Benz has introduced its new entry-level AMG car in India - the A 35 4Matic. Based on the new A-Class sedan, this performance model is not a full-blown AMG model. However, it features several performance upgrades and AMG specific cosmetic changes. But how this new performance model behaves on the Indian roads? That's what we are going to find out in this video.

WION Pitstop | Mercedes-AMG A 35 4Matic review: The entry-level AMG car

BMW launched the S 1000 RR superbike in 2010, and it went straight to the top of the superbike game. The base platform of the initial S 1000 RR was so good that BMW has been selling the bike with only evolutionary changes, ever since. But here’s finally an all-new one, and BMW says that everything on this bike is different, ‘down to the last nut and bolt.’ Its quirky headlamps are gone and now the BMW S 1000 RR looks more in line with the other litre-class supersport bikes. However, the bigger news is the weight reduction, and this is the first time Motorrad is using the letter 'M' – previously seen only on BMW's performance cars. We recently got a chance to spend a few days with the all-new flagship Pro M Sport variant of the new BMW S 1000 RR, and this is what we came back with.

WION Pitstop: BMW S 1000 RR Pro M Sport review

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Rising motorcycling culture has made the premium segment quite interesting. We are witnessing some very compelling new bikes come to life, and it becomes even more exciting when a manufacturer does something very different from its usual products. A bit like that happened recently when we reached Thailand to ride a new Royal Enfield motorcycle, named Hunter 350. We were told that it's quite a different product from other Royal Enfield motorcycles, and we can confirm that it looks somewhat different as well. At 177 kilograms, the Hunter weighs about 15 kilograms less than a standard Classic 350 -- and that has been achieved by replacing some metal components, like the side panels and fenders, with plastic ones. But how does it actually feels on the road? Let's find out.

The cool and compact MINI Cooper has all the personality traits required to be a head-turner, and it has always been known for its electrifying performance. But now, the company has electrified this mini luxury car in a literal sense. The all-electric MINI Cooper SE is now available in the Indian market, and we recently got to spend some time with it. How does it all go? Is it the same fun-to-drive mini with the new electric drivetrain? Let's check out.

Over two decades and multiple generations, but still, whenever a new Pulsar comes into the market, it sizzles up the Indian two-wheeler space. I've been a fan of the Pulsar since it was first launched in 2001 -- that round-headlamp streetfighter look was unmatched! But that was a teenage boy lusting. Now a professional, having been in the business of reviewing motorcycles for a while, I've never been completely satisfied with any new generation of Pulsars. We tried the new platform in the form of the Pulsar N160, which has been launched in India recently. Now you must be thinking why Bajaj introduced the N160 when the NS160 was already, and still is, in the market. As per the company, the N160 is an all-new motorcycle which is developed from scratch and is quite different from its NS160 sibling. Before the ride, Bajaj told us that it is an entry-level sports bike and should not be considered a premium commuter. So, let's test this claim.

This Independence Day, we pay tribute to Indian automakers who are making the nation proud. We are featuring some make-in-India products, setting new benchmarks in the global automotive market. Watch all that, in this Independence day special episode of WION Pitstop - Make-In-India: Wheels of Change.

TVS does a fine job making sporty motorcycles, scooters, commuters and even mopeds, but this is their first attempt at a relaxed, leisure riding, modern-retro sort of motorcycle. The new motorcycle is called Ronin — Japanese for a samurai without a master. And that probably makes sense because the folks at TVS told us they wanted to make a bike that doesn’t fit in any one specific category of motorcycles but should be able to do a bit of everything. So, let's see if it's actually a jack of all trades.

Mercedes-Benz has launched its all-new sixth-generation C-Class sedan in India with a starting price tag of INR 5.5 million. The new avatar of the popular C-Class sedan is fondly named the 'Baby S', and the reason behind that is its new S-Class inspired interior design and tech features. But the highlight among all the updates is the new 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine option that replaces the 2.0-litre unit from the outgoing model. So, how does it feels to drive? That's what we are exploring in this video.