Motor & Sport

The small Jimny SUV introduced Suzuki to the world of four-wheel drives way back in the 1970s and again in the early ’80s. And while its Series III didn’t bask in the same glory, all signs point to Series IV being a winner yet again.

After Suzuki acquired the Hope Motor Company in the late 1960s, it decided to introduce a capable off-road Kei car – ‘Kei car’ is a term used in Japan for micro motorcars that attracted government incentives such as lower taxes based on smaller sizes and emissions. The Suzuki LJ (Light Jeep) 10 was introduced in 1970; and for all intents and purposes, it was Japan’s first Kei 4WD.

Lotus is synonymous with racing cars and it came out with an amazing vehicle in the 1960s. It showcased such smooth handling and racy styl-ing, combined with raw and powerful performance, that drivers felt they were behind the wheel of a formula machine.

Enter the red-hot Lotus Elan, initially designed and released by Lotus Cars in 1962. In the mid-1950s, the company obtained the expertise of Ron Hickman who was famous for inventing the WorkMate® for Black & Decker.

cricket tour by Sri Lanka to any destination, irrespective of the strength of the opposition, is viewed as important. After all, the nation is crazy about the game and it follows that the recent tour to India for three T20 games should be viewed in that context.

With the ICC T20 World Cup scheduled for later this year, every exposure of potential players is both important and considered a bonus. Against such a backdrop, the poor showing in India should be considered a learning experience.

Lotus is synonymous with racing cars and it came out with an amazing vehicle in the 1960s. It showcased such smooth handling and racy styl-ing, combined with raw and powerful performance, that drivers felt they were behind the wheel of a formula machine.

Enter the red-hot Lotus Elan, initially designed and released by Lotus Cars in 1962. In the mid-1950s, the company obtained the expertise of Ron Hickman who was famous for inventing the WorkMate® for Black & Decker.

Following a highly successful tour of Pakistan by the white ball cricketers, it was time for the real test with a red ball… and Test cricket. Since cricket differs from segment to segment, and we see teams being picked for games and series, the need for specialists has arisen.

Based on this and the importance of the series as it is part of the Test championship, it’s no surprise that the selectors opted for plenty of experience rather than a blend of youth, which was their strategy for shorter formats.