Amit Kulkarni

Amit Kulkarni is an automobile enthusiast and technology writer at CarUpdates24, covering the latest cars, EVs, and industry trends. With hands-on experience and a passion for mobility, he delivers clear, accurate, and reader-friendly reviews, comparisons, and insights to help readers make informed decisions.

BMW 330i 2025 Review: Starts at $46,675, Subtle Exterior Updates, iDrive 8.5 Tech & Mild-Hybrid Power Deliver Style, Comfort & Sporty Driving Dynamics

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BMW 330i 2025 Review

BMW has refreshed its iconic 330i compact sports sedan, offering subtle exterior updates, an upgraded interior, improved infotainment, and a mild-hybrid powertrain that balances performance with efficiency. Priced from $46,675, the 2025 BMW 330i delivers a compelling mix of driving excitement and premium comfort, reaffirming its position as a benchmark in the segment. Exterior: Subtle … Read more

Leapmotor C16 2025 review: Spacious 5/6-seater family SUV with 192-line LiDAR, 687L boot, EV & E-Rev powertrains

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Leapmotor C16 2025 review

Leapmotor has added a roomy, well-equipped contender to its lineup with the Leapmotor C16, a 5-/6-seater midsize SUV positioned as a family-focused alternative that blends electric driving with practical range flexibility. The brand, which recently set an internal delivery record of 50,000 units in one month, offers the Leapmotor C16 in both a full-electric variant … Read more

Maruti Suzuki Victoris 2025 Launch: Arena SUV to Rival Hyundai Creta — Prices from ₹10.50 Lakh, 5-Star Bharat & Global NCAP Safety, ADAS, Hybrid & AWD Options

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Maruti Suzuki Victoris 2025 Launch India

Maruti Suzuki has launched the Victoris, a showroom-friendly midsize SUV positioned to challenge the Hyundai Creta by offering Grand Vitara-level equipment through Maruti’s far larger Arena dealer network. Priced at an introductory ₹10.50–19.98 lakh, the Victoris pairs comprehensive feature content (including ADAS and a premium sound system) with strong crash-test performance, five stars from both … Read more

Finland Launches World’s First Large-Scale Sand Battery: 100MWh Heat Storage to Slash Emissions, Power 5,000 Homes

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Finland Launches World’s First Large-Scale Sand Battery

Finland has unveiled the world’s first fully functional large-scale Sand Battery, capable of storing renewable heat for months and supplying energy to thousands of residents during harsh winters. The breakthrough project, developed by Polar Night Energy in partnership with a local utility south of Helsinki, demonstrates how one of Earth’s most common materials, sand, can … Read more

Toyota Corolla Cross 2026 Major Refresh: From $25K, Sportier Look, Upgraded Interior Tech, New Hybrid AWD with 42 MPG – Should You Upgrade?

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Toyota Corolla Cross 2026 Major Refresh

Toyota’s refreshed Toyota Corolla Cross for 2026 brings a sportier exterior, upgraded interiors and infotainment, an improved hybrid powertrain with ≈42 MPG combined, and trimmed features that push fully-loaded examples toward RAV4 territory on price. Toyota Corolla Cross 2026 Specifications what’s new in Toyota Corolla Cross 2026 and why it matters Toyota has given the … Read more

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 2025 Review: Australia’s Cheapest Compact SUV starting at $27k, With 1.5L Turbo, Dual 10.25″ Screens, 360° Camera

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Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 2025 Review

The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro delivers exceptional space and equipment for its price, from just under $24,000 drive-away for the range and the top spec tested at just under $27,000 drive-away, but compromises in NVH, ride control, tyre choice and some software/driver-assist polish temper the overall score. What’s in the New Chery Tiggo 4 Pro … Read more

MG MG4 2026 Unveiled in China: From Just €9,000, Softer Design, Larger Cabin, New FWD Layout & Semi-Solid Battery Option

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MG MG4 2026 Unveiled in China

The 2026 MG MG4 has debuted in China with a significant price cut, updated design, and a shift in technical specifications aimed at boosting competitiveness in the crowded domestic EV market. The model now starts at just under €9,000, nearly half the previous price and far below international market levels. Exterior: Softer Styling, Larger Dimensions … Read more

New Hyundai Palisade launches in Australia: $90k starting price, 2.5L turbo + electric motors, hybrid-only Calligraphy AWD

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New Hyundai Palisade launches in Australia

Hyundai has repositioned the new-generation Hyundai Palisade as a hybrid-only three-row SUV at launch, offering a single, top-of-range Calligraphy all-wheel-drive grade in Australia with seven- or eight-seat configurations. The brand’s initial local lineup is deliberately slimmed down, with the flagship Calligraphy expected to retail for around $90,000 before on-road costs. Hyundai Palisade specifications What’s newsworthy: … Read more

New Skoda Enyaq: 60-kWh Select Model, SUV Version in Australia, Lower Price(AUD 20K), Strong Range, Features Aim to Outclass Chinese Electric SUVs

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New Skoda Enyaq

Skoda Australia has repositioned the Skoda Enyaq line-up with a significantly lower entry price and a new Enyaq 60 Select model, while adding a conventional SUV body style alongside the coupe variant. The move, which effectively cuts the cost of entry by around AUD 20,000 compared with previous pricing structures, aims to make the European-designed, … Read more

2026 Lexus NX 350: Luxury Compact SUV, 275-HP Turbo Engine, Challenge BMW X3 & Audi Q5

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2026 Lexus NX 350

For 2026 Lexus has repositioned the NX lineup around a more powerful standard engine, broadened sporty trim choices across powertrains, and introduced pricing and packaging adjustments designed to make hybrid and plug-in options more attractive, though cargo and rear-seat space remain among the model’s chief limitations. What changed for 2026 Lexus has updated the Lexus … Read more