Top Vehicles of the Year 2011

We have been eagerly waiting for the Maruti Suzuki C-Segment MPV since its debut at the 2012 Auto Expo in Delhi. What makes this crossover MPV a standout from other MPVs on the Indian road is that it is very Indian. The ergonomics, esthetics, space, power, everything has been designed keeping in mind the Indian culture. In addition, Maruti [...]

There is something about the Jag that even after 2 years into its official unveil at the 2010 Auto Expo in Delhi, the car still holds its glam and awe factor. While the entire country is familiar with the British brand after Tata took control, it is still a showstopper. Even in the midst of the day, when we were having coffee near Breach Candy [...]

In its humongous appeal, the all-new Mahindra Xylo has more to it than its subtle appearance from its predecessor. With the tried and tested e-Hawk Scorpio engine and never before seen features like Voice Command Technology, the new Xylo promises to keep the sales high as its predecessor which in 3yrs sold over 30,000 units. Looks: At the [...]

Introduction Skoda Rapid is the much awaited sedan of the company, which is based on the platform of Vento and shares most of its components such as suspension, engine and transmission. It is a wonderful example of true art fused with technology and science. Designed to flawlessly flow with muscular frame of Rapid, the body colored mirrors [...]

Taking a cue from Tata’s Nano, each and every manufacturer seems to be going bonkers for bringing in low cost cars. We had an inkling of what Hyundai Motors India Limited would be doing to stack up against the competition with only their Santro being the low cost option for entry level models. The preview of their vehicle, then codenamed [...]

Whilst going to the location that Mahindra had allotted to us for testing their brand new Mahindra XUV500, it was but obvious that they have come a long way from their Armada days. Enroute, I was always plagued by the thing as to why did they code-name their SUV as W201? Is it pointing to something closer to Mercedes? Remember Mercedes used [...]

What happens when a big company like Nissan India Private Limited sends out invites to journalists currently ruling the roost in the Indian automotive scene, to test drive their new automobile? The invite was for no small thing and it was for the first drive of the Nissan Sunny in India, the company’s new sedan based on the V platform. [...]

Force Motors? Well, we aren’t sure as to how many people would recollect hearing of it. They are the company who are credited to having got India on wheels from quite an early time. If memory serves right, they were around from the year 1958 and was started by a ex-freedom fighter Mr N.K. Firodia. Currently his son, Abhay N. Firodia [...]

Oh, finally the much awaited Chevrolet Beat diesel in India was launched last night. Karl Slym wouldn’t have looked more happier even when the Chevrolet Cruze was launched or even for that matter when the Beat in its petrol trim was shown. The smile on his face says in all that finally GM has got something to show for all its technical [...]

With the Toyota Liva in India just beginning its innings, it would be but natural to pit it against its competition. The competition is in the form of hatches which are Japanese conceived, German, Korean as also Indian. With so many options available in the over crowded hatchback segment, it becomes very confusing for the discerning buyer [...]

Nowadays, everyone is much gung ho about the car scene in India. This is thanks to the influx of world class material in the name of cars coming here just after the year started. We have already received close to close 8-10 international brands in India and are looking at more and more. That’s good news. However what it adds upto is [...]

The CEO and President of Hyundai recently announced about the setting up of their new diesel engine facility in India. The new Hyundai Verna which launched today features almost everything that you could ask for. The car powertrain includes four different engine options, which include a 1.4 crdi engines delivering 90ps power, the 1.6 crdi [...]