The story of Linea-r progress

Introduction The Italians know how to design a car, and the Fiat Linea is one such beauty that continues to be one of the most gorgeous looking sedans on Indian roads. This, despite the fact that the car is actually three years old in the country. Highlights: - The ground...

Apr 19, 2025

Emotionally Packed

Introduction The Grande Punto had turned around the fortunes of Fiat worldwide; however it didn’t work out that well the Italian auto maker in India. This, despite the fact that the Fiat Grande Punto offers a fairly good package with gorgeous looks, decent equipment levels and the option of two...

Apr 19, 2025

Nano's new colours

Introduction Despite huge interest, the Nano did not really live up to expectations. Neither the buyer’s nor the maker’s. The buyer had probably expected more, while the maker had clearly expected it to sell more. But that was the story of the Tata Nano as it was. Now, there’s a...

Apr 19, 2025

Hyundai Eon VS Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

Overview The Alto K10 and the new Eon have their sights set on the throne occupied by the standard, and now old in the tooth, Alto. So, which one is better poised to be the new king of sales The Alto is India’s favourite car. And we all know why...

Apr 19, 2025

Fortune changer

Introduction Toyota finally gives the Fortuner a nip-and-tuck giving it a much needed fresh lease of life. After being launched in 2009, the Fortuner is now looking leaner and definitely more aggressive. At a first glance what stands out are the clear lens headlamps. According to Toyota, their customers had...

Apr 19, 2025

Renault Pulse

Introduction Most manufacturers try to lure customers with a flagship in their showrooms. Renault has already done that and now it is taking the other route. The company has adopted alliance partner Nissan’s V-platform, on which the Micra is based, and is soon going to launch it as the Pulse....

Apr 19, 2025

All about new DZires

Introduction The Dzire is the Swift with a boot. So it was only a matter of time that the Dzire moved to being the new Swift with a boot rather than the old Swift with a boot. We had all been expecting that would happen and we were also expecting...

Apr 19, 2025

Toyota Corolla Altis vs Volkswagen Jetta

Overview The Corolla Altis has been the king of the D-segment for the longest time, and not just in terms of sales but also on our Scorecard, courtesy its diesel engine. Can the new Jetta change this? AUTO BILD INDIA pitches the two against each other to find out Currently,...

Apr 19, 2025

Moves Like Jagger

Introduction Michael Philip Jagger, the man who formed the Rolling Stones is a true English rockstar. Not only does he have an attitude to kill he also has the performance to match with his powerhouse vocals. The same is the case with the car in question here, the new Jaguar...

Apr 19, 2025

Hyundai Sonata

Introduction Many will remember the thrilling car chase sequence in the 2006 Shah Rukh Khan starrer remake of the 1978 super hit movie 'Don'. Although Hyundai had hoped that the thrill of chase would filter down to the car in question as well – the Sonata, the cash registers failed...

Apr 19, 2025

Fiat Grande Punto vs Maruti Suzuki Swift vs Toyota Etios Liva

Overview The new Swift is a no-brainer purchase in the hatchback segment, particularly when it comes to petrol power. But, what about the diesel version of the car; is there a better alternative; a better find? AUTO BILD INDIA’s Scorecard has the answer to that The new Swift clearly has...

Apr 19, 2025

Premier's small solution

Introduction We love the concept of a small SUV. With a size rivalling small cars, it is easy to drive and park in the city. The high seating helps here as well. There’s high ground clearance so you don’t have to worry about going through a field, over small boulders...

Apr 19, 2025

Easy does it

Introduction The road leading to the Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh from Nagpur is actually quite a nice one. No, it isn’t four-laned (at least not for the most part, it isn’t). And no, it isn’t well surfaced either. But, closer to the MP side, it’s devoid of habitation...

Apr 19, 2025

Mahindra XUV 500 vs Skoda Yeti

Overview Two SUVs in two-wheel-drive versions which are in fact competitors – the Skoda Yeti and the Mahindra XUV 500 go head to head as we determine which one is the better buy It is probably the sensation that everyone expected the Nano to be. And even now, after over...

Apr 19, 2025

Diesel downsizing

Introduction The XC60 now also gets a smaller diesel engine and with it, a smaller pricetag too. So, how is it to drive? AUTO BILD INDIA finds out... There are umpteen reasons to buy the Volvo XC60. That it is good looking, spacious, and well equipped for its segment, are...

Apr 19, 2025