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Transition Releases New Youth MTB Lineup



A new 20” hardtail, a redesigned 24” full suspension, and a 27.5” young adult full suspension bike.
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Review: Silt's $400 Enduro Alloy Wheelset



The Silt Enduro Wheels offer a lot of what riders want - value, service features, and reliability.
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Galaxy AI Unlocks New Possibilities at the 2024 Red Bull Rampage



<span class="bold">Sponsored</span>: In the inaugural women’s competition, riders pioneered new lines with innovative tech from Samsung Galaxy.
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Pinkbike's 2024 Community Survey: What Parts do Pinkbike Users Use?



And how have they changed over the past few years?
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Field Test Review: 2025 Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Alloy



The alloy Stumpy packs a punch for the price, and you can run a cable-actuated derailleur.
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Why Does A Girl Do An MBA?

To get over a breakup? Because Fashion designing is too mainstream? To kill time? To delay marriage? To get away from home? To find a cute successful boy?




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Keeping a Two-Page Resume is Always the Best Option to Impress Employers

A recent survey conducted by TimesJobs suggests that recruiters are never interested in a CV longer than two pages. The survey also reveals that about 43 pct pinpoints the importance of a CV’s length.




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Twitter To Lay Off 9 Pct Staff, Kill Vine App

In a bid to realign its future goals and cut costs, micro-blogging website Twitter has reduced 9 percent of its workforce (nearly 350 people) globally.




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UBI, NIIT To Offer PG Diploma In Banking And Finance

United Bank of India and NIIT Institute of Finance Bankingand Insurance Training (IFBI)




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Ex-College Lecturer Helps Create 15,000 Jobs in NE, Wins Award

A former college lecturer who helped create over 15,000 jobs across the north-east by training youths to become entrepreneurs has won an award from the Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship.




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Future Jobs To Be Driven By Digital Tech

Automation and digital technologies will drive jobs of the future even as they cannibalise conventional employment while creating a large number of new opportunities, says biotech entrepreneur Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw.




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5 Tactics to Ride out the Conundrums of IT Industry

In recent times, Indian IT industry has been one of the most plausible and impactful success stories, in various ways.




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Abrupt Rise in the Pre-Placement Offers are Likely to Boost IIT Recruitments this Year

Spotting a rapid surge in the Pre-Placement Offers (PPO) this year, students of IITs are also anticipating a growth in placements.




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8 Steps to Take You to Your Dream Job

If you like your job then there’s every chance that you will do it to the best of your ability and excel at it. There’s every possibility that you may face challenges once in a while, but then if you are passionate about your work




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Poor Culture Severely Affects Attrition Rate in offices of India

Everyone likes to be valued and numerous studies reveal that there is a psychological effect of workplace gratitude and appreciation on an employee.




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Hiring By Top 4 Indian IT Companies Dips 43 Pct In Sep Quarter: Report

Total hiring by top-four Indian IT companies in the September quarter stood at 14,421, a decline of 43 pct from a year-ago period, mainly due to a slowdown in growth of these companies, says a report.




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Essential Skills for a Fast-Changing Job Market

As job market improves substantially along with technological advancements, it becomes essential to keep up the pace with ever-changing economy.




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5 Job Profiles That Might Be Stopping Your Growth in Future

Today, jobs and skills arena are upgrading and evolving continuously. However, with time, some relevant skills became redundant, mostly because of advancement.




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Employment Opportunities Achieve a New High

Job market in India is scaling up and things are looking bright on the employment front. Employment outlook has reached a new three and a half year high, according to TeamLease Employment outlook report.




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IITs Witness a Decline in the Number of Startups Enrolling for this Year's Recruitment Program

With per-placement orders catapulted up by 25-30 pct, 2016 has been a year of opportunities for IIT’s when compared to last year. But, in spite of the rise in placements




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Impress Your Employer with a Perfect CV

Writing a perfect CV is the road to your dream job. Poorly crafted curriculum vitae might ruin your first impression in front of the HR team. Take a look at these tips that can help you to write an impressive CV.




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eBbay India Lays Off 100 Workers At Bengaluru Centre

E-commerce major eBay has laid off about 100 employees at its technology centre in Bengaluru and is shifting work to other global centres.




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Auto Sector Can Generate 6.5 Cr New Jobs By 2026: Maruti Suzuki

Indian automobile industry can contribute over 12 pct to the country's gross domestic product (GDP) and generate around 6.5 crore additional jobs over the next decade, a top Maruti Suzuki India official said on Wednesday.




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HR services in major Indian cities

Organisations need to hire people who are knowledgeable, dependable, loyal, adaptable and confident in order to run their company effectively. In today’s competitive scenario, finding the right candidate as per the requirement...




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Recruitment services in Delhi NCR

Nothing drives the company like human resource do. With a talented, task-oriented human resource, a company is bound to get results. There is no dearth of talented professionals in India, particularly in the Delhi and national capital...




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Business Analyst Training - Stay At Forefront During Tough Times

If you are someone running a business then you might be well-aware that it is no cakewalk. Let the times be any, running a business has never been easy. you do not only have to deal with the ever evolving needs of the consumers, market...




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Recruitments for aviation sector

The aviation industry plays a major role in the growth and development of global economy. The Indian aviation sector is amongst the most promising ones, driven by a massive boom in tourism and increasing levels of disposable incomes. The...




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HOW TO MAKE CAREER IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

In simplest words, Biotechnology is based on biology. It is all around us and is already a big part of our lives. It is used in developing breakthrough products and technologies that help improving the health of the planet, using...




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Are you leveraging LinkedIn?

After a bunch of conversations with a few friends, I realized that everybody seems to be logging onto Facebook on a daily basis. For a few it could be on an hourly basis. But LinkedIn as a platform...




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How important is a conversation to enhance a career or a business opportunity?

Very important! Every moment is a move we make in life. We have the ultimate responsibility to make sure to take THE steps that will help us achieve the career or business goals.



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Delhi: The recruitment hub of India

As India's capital city and the most prosperous state with per capita income of Rs 2.01 lakhs in 2012-13, Delhi has become a nucleus of trade, commerce and industry in the northern region. The economy of Delhi has shown...




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Manpower recruitment solutions in India

The Indian recruitment industry is driven by a number of factors including the growth of key industries, large conglomerates entering into new business domains, entry of multinational companies (MNCs) in the Indian markets among...




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Presence of HR consultants in Chennai

Popularly known as the Automobile City, Chennai is the fourth largest metropolitan of the country. The city accounts for over 27 per cent of India’s automobile industry and 45 per cent of the auto components industry in India....




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Recruitment scenario in Bangalore

Bangalore, India’s start-up hub and its technology capital, is home to the Indian operations of many global corporations. The city is fast becoming an active business corridor dotted with office and retail spaces. Once seen as...




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Recruitments for engineering sector

The Indian engineering sector is of strategic importance to the economy owing to its intense integration with other industry segments. The sector can be broadly categorised into two segments - heavy engineering and light...




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BA Training Key to Dream Career

Are you craving for a career as Business Analyst? Do you think that to fetch a job in the world of IT requires you to possess extraordinary skills and certification? Are you worried because of nowhere going career? If you answer then the...




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Online BA Training Gives Your Career a Boost!

The word recession gives jitters to everyone and along with it comes – few employee benefits, redundancy and depressed wages. When the entire world is suffering from the after affects of recession then a business analyst can...




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BA Trainer-What Suits You Online Or Classroom Training?

Those of you who are craving for a career as business analyst might be aware how daunting the task of selecting right institute is. There is no dearth of training institutes out there each claiming to be the best. With such a large...




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Business Analyst Training–Improve your Competencies

Businesses have evolved in the last few decades or so. The emerging role of business analysts has helped business organizations achieve new heights. If you are craving for a career as BA then here are a few competencies that can help you...




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Online and Correspondence Learning Courses A New Technique Of Education

Many latest developments are made in educational system of not only India but also of the world. In last few years students prefer to select distance education while doing part time job. Besides this, married...




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The Right BA Trainer Can Help You Fetch Dream Job!

The significance of selecting the right trainer cannot be ignored irrespective of the course you are planning to apply for. With the world economy going through rough phase, there has been a sudden dip in employment opportunities. Even...




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Learn Ways to Build Authority As an Online Writer

Online authority implies that you are not only a thought leader on a particular topic, but also spend time on translating the knowledge in an expressive way. Establishing yourself as a legitimate, resourceful and credible source of...




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ETL testing

What is ETL Testing?

A database is one of the most important assets an organization may own, and the data contained within that database is generally invaluable. It is common now for an...




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Well, W/O Nashbar= No Coupons!

Question! -Why Haven't you heard from Me!Answer! -Nothing to Say! If the frequency of Bike Stuff coupons were graphed lately it would look like this: _______________ Straight Line. Except for Nashbar's generous consistent offer of 10% off Coupons I would have nothing to offer!Just for variety I've included REI, they have a fair amount of Bike Stuff and currently offer $20 off of $100 or more & $30 off of $150 or more. Also I'm going to start offering exclusive coupons through this EMAIL list and the RSS feed NOT available on the Website so stay tuned to this list for the most complete and current list of Discount Coupons for Bike Gear Available anywhere! That is, when we start getting some!Thanks,CarlDetails: http://www.bikewebsite.com/Otherbikesources.htm#Coupons




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BSA Gold Star 650 real world fuel economy tested, explained

The made-in-India BSA Gold Star 650 has been available overseas for a couple of years but Classic Legends has now launched the bike in India. That gave us a chance to pit it against its closest competitor, the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and also to see how fuel efficient the engine is

BSA Gold Star 650 real world fuel efficiency

Our fuel efficiency tests are split into separate city and highway runs. The city run was conducted on a variety of roads in South Mumbai with everything from jam packed traffic under the JJ Flyover to faster, more flowing traffic down Marine drive. After covering over 40km, the bike returned 22.96kpl. With that completed, we then covered about 60 kilometres of highway riding while holding speeds of 70-80kph. In this test, the BSA Gold Star’s mileage increased to 29.14kpl. 

BSA Gold Star 650: fuel economy analysis

It is worth noting that while these numbers are a little lower than the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, the BSA actually proved to be slightly quicker in our performance tests, despite being tested in wet conditions. 

The Gold Star weighs slightly less than the Enfield, but its big single cannot match the RE’s smooth parallel twin engine when it comes to fuel efficiency, although it makes up for this with more low and midrange torque than any other made in India motorcycle.

Autocar India’s fuel efficiency testing

Our fuel efficiency testing routine starts off by first brimming the tank and ensuring that the bike is running the manufacturer's recommended tyre pressures. The bike is then ridden on fixed city and highway routes, where we maintain pre-decided average speeds that best mimic real-world scenarios for the bike in question. The payload on the bikes is kept constant by balancing rider weights and ballast, ensuring consistency across different vehicles and riders. At the end of the test cycle, the fuel tank is once again filled to the brim, giving us an accurate figure of how much fuel has been consumed, against the trip metre reading.

Also See: BSA Gold Star 650 vs Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 comparison review

BSA Gold Star 650 road test, review




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Audi Q3 vs BYD Atto 3: buy a petrol luxury SUV or a premium EV?

I am confused whether I should buy an Audi Q3 Premium Plus or a BYD Atto 3 Dynamic.

Lavya Garg, Gurugram

Autocar India says: Both are very different cars; one is combustion-engined, and the other an EV. The Audi is the safer choice as it feels more premium and can be taken anywhere without worrying about fuelling up. The Atto 3 doesn’t feel as premium but has a lot more tech that makes the Q3 look outdated. Being an EV, the Atto 3 is much easier to drive and has negligible running costs, but it will have poorer resale value.

Also See:

2022 Audi Q3 India review: Back with a bang

2022 Audi Q3 India video review

Audi Q3 Sportback review: The downsized Q8

BYD Atto 3 review: Characterful and slick to drive

BYD Atto 3 real world range test video




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Buying a used Tata Punch: what to look out for

GOOD FOR: Features, Composed road manners

LOOK OUT FOR: AMT gearbox, Infotainment

The Tata Punch created the sub-compact SUV segment when it launched in 2021. The Punch has elevated seating, ample ground clearance, a fairly tough build, adequate space and practicality, and the ability to take on challenging road conditions. So, if you are looking for a used small car that has some of the advantages of an SUV, this deserves to be on your shortlist. Here’s what you need to consider. 

Tata Punch powertrain options

Since launch, the Punch has been powered by a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 88hp and 115Nm. It can be had with either a 5-speed manual or an AMT. It features auto engine stop/start to aid fuel efficiency, which results in an ARAI-claimed economy of 18.97kpl for the manual and 18.82kpl for the automatic variants. In August 2023, Tata also introduced CNG variants to the Punch line-up, which uses the same engine but makes a lower 73.4hp and 103Nm. It can only be had with a manual, though. There’s also a Punch EV on sale, but we’ll only be focusing on the ICE version here.

If your usage is going to be only in the city with the rare outstation trip, go for either an AMT or a CNG variant. CNG will give you low running costs if your usage is high, and AMT provides convenience in city traffic. But, if you plan on mixed usage between the city and highway, it’s worth opting for a petrol-manual Punch.

Tata Punch variants, features

At the time of launch, the Tata Punch was available in four basic trims: Pure, Adventure, Accomplished and Creative. As for features, the range-topping Creative trim comes with a 7-inch touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, a rear-view camera, cruise control, two airbags, a 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster, auto projector headlamps, LED daytime running lights, auto climate control, auto wipers, a rear wiper and washer, and 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. The Tata Punch was also offered with a range of optional customisation packs (like Rhythm Pack and Dazzle Pack) for each trim, which brought in even more features.

Layered dashboard is easy on the eye, and material quality is good, too.

Tata also introduced a few special editions along the way, like the Kaziranga Edition and Camo Edition, which brought in cosmetic differences and some feature additions. A sunroof was also added to the equipment list with the launch of the CNG variants. The top-spec Creative is the one to go for if you want all the features and budget isn’t an issue. Otherwise, you can even opt for one of the mid-spec versions with the additional packs, depending on which features you need.

Tata service centres are widespread across the country, and sourcing spare parts shouldn’t be an issue either. Preferably, look for an example that also has an extended warranty package so you get that additional peace of mind that’s necessary when buying a used car.

What to look out for in a used Tata Punch?

AMT gearbox

 

Although it isn’t common for the AMT gearbox to go wrong, it’s worth inspecting it if you’re buying a two-pedal Punch. Take a test drive and check if the car takes off from a standstill smoothly and without hesitation. Also, ensure that the shifts aren’t very clunky. These are signs of a healthy AMT ’box.

AC cooling

A few owners have faced issues with the Punch’s AC system. Before buying, check if it cools the cabin quickly and effectively, and also look out for any condensation in the front footwell.

Infotainment

Owners have complained about the Punch’s Harman infotainment system crashing abruptly and rebooting on its own, so it’s best to get it inspected before buying. Ensure that your phone pairs seamlessly, the system isn’t laggy, and the software is up to date.

ALSO WORTH KNOWING

The Punch makes for a good family car as it has 90-degree-opening doors that make ingress/egress easy. It has received a 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP for adult occupant protection.

Second hand Tata Punch price, resale value

You can find used examples for anywhere between Rs 4 lakh and Rs 10 lakh, depending on the trim, powertrain and year of manufacture. However, refrain from spending over Rs 7 lakh-7.5 lakh as you’d be better off buying a brand new one. As the Punch received an update recently, you can use that to haggle for a better deal.

Tata Punch Factfile
Years produced2021-2024
Price when newFrom Rs 5.49 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)
Engine 3cyls, 1199cc, petrol
Power 73.4hp (CNG)/88hp
Torque 103Nm (CNG)/115Nm
Ground clearance 190mm
Boot space 210 (CNG)/366 litres

Also see:

Updated Tata Punch launched, price starts at Rs 6.13 lakh

Updated Tata Punch price, variants, features explained

Hyundai Exter vs Tata Punch comparison: Lightweight champs




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Buy a soon to be retired Audi A4 or a much newer Q3?

I’m thinking of buying a new car, but I’m confused between the Audi A4 and the Audi Q3 Sportback. The A4 is a bit cheaper, at Rs 46 lakh, but it’s going to be discontinued in 2025. The Q3 Sportback is a bit more expensive – Rs 50 lakh – but it’s newer and might hold its value better. What do you think I should do? I like the A4 a lot.

Purav Patel, Nashik

Autocar India says: Both the Audi A4 and Audi Q3 are good cars, but we would pick the A4 because it’s nicer to drive. In fact, the A4 is the best luxury sedan in its class thanks to a smooth and peppy engine, exceptional ride and a solid build. The Q3 is more practical if you are driving mainly on rough roads, and it has a more comfortable back seat – the A4’s a bit cramped at the rear. We understand the resale value concerns, but we would still pick the A4 over the Q3, and that Rs 4 lakh saving could offset the lower resale value when you eventually sell it.

Also See:

2022 Audi Q3 India video review

2022 Audi Q3 India review: Back with a bang

2021 Audi A4 facelift video review

2021 Audi A4 facelift review, test drive

 

 




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Tata Harrier or Mahindra Thar Roxx: which is better for bad roads?

I love the mountains and discovering off-beat destinations and trails. I am looking for a sturdy and tough SUV that can take a solid beating in bad roads in remote areas. It doesn’t need to be 4x4, but it should have good ground clearance. The car will also be used as a daily driver. I was looking at the Tata Harrier and the Mahindra Thar Roxx. What would you suggest?

Adwait Kelkar, Pune

Autocar India says: The Harrier is a very comfortable SUV with a spacious cabin and a great ride. It has the edge over the Roxx when it comes to overall comfort. However, if you are looking for an SUV that will be driven on bad roads regularly, then the Roxx is a much better choice. The tough body-on-frame chassis and high ground clearance gives it a huge advantage over the Harrier, which doesn’t feel as robust in comparison. Also, the Roxx’s diesel engine is far superior to the Harrier’s gruff diesel, which is now showing its age. For town use, the Roxx’s ride is lumpy compared to the Harrier, but it’s not a deal breaker and can easily double up as an everyday car, too. To sum-up, the Roxx is tougher and better suited for the mountains.

Also see:

Thar Roxx vs Jimny vs Gurkha 5-Door comparison video

Mahindra Thar Roxx waiting period stretches up to mid-2026

Tata Harrier EV to get AWD terrain modes

 




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Mahindra Thar Roxx or XUV700: which is the better family SUV?

I am confused between the Mahindra XUV700 and the Mahindra Thar Roxx. We’re a family of six, and I need a powerful vehicle with ADAS.

Kaustubh Satish, Bengaluru

Autocar India says: As a family car, the XUV700 is a better choice as it is more spacious than the Thar Roxx, especially since you have six family members. The XU700’s second row is wider than the Roxx, so sitting three abreast isn’t as comfortable on the latter. Also, the XUV700 has a third row, which the Roxx doesn’t, and this is crucial for accommodating the sixth passenger. The XUV700 is also more powerful than the Roxx and comes with ADAS. The Roxx is meant for adventure seekers who also want an everyday car, but for your requirements, the XUV700 is the better choice.

Also See:

Mahindra Thar Roxx review: An SUV that does it all?

Mahindra Thar Roxx video review

2021 Mahindra XUV700 review, test drive

2021 Mahindra XUV700 video review