Chevrolet Spark vs Hyundai i10 vs Maruti Suzuki Estilo

Overview The Hyundai i10 and the Chevrolet Spark are great options as the family’s first car. But now Maruti has upgraded its Estilo and on paper, it looks enticing indeed. But, is it any good on the road? The Estilo, when introduced in 2006, made for a better purchase than...

Nov 21, 2024

Linear Programming

Introduction Fiat has been in India for a long time. We had the Millicentos, what are commonly known as ‘dukkar’ Fiats, the ubiquitous Padmini, and the Uno. It was in 2001 that the Palio wowed the automobile-buying public, but the after-sales and service left a lot to be desired, as...

Nov 21, 2024

Czech Please

Introduction With its 10/10 campaign Skoda has got many eyes focused on its Laura. After launching its premium model the Superb, the Czech-based company has launched its new Laura (which is sold worldwide as the Skoda Octavia). The company rates the car 10 on 10 and now it’s our turn...

Nov 21, 2024

Fer de Lance(r)

Introduction Mitsubishi Motors is best known for its Lancer range of sedans, most notably the ‘Evolution’ range which were developed under the harsh conditions of the World Rally Championship. It started life in 1973 and was badged a Mitsubishi, Chrysler and a Plymouth in different parts of the world. Four...

Nov 21, 2024

Class topper

Introduction The E350 Avantgarde (W212) is the latest generation of the Mercedes Benz E-Class which began its journey with the 170 V in 1947. The widely sold ones in the E-Class generation models were the W123 and W124 sold in the late 1970s, 80s and early 1990s respectively. After these...

Nov 21, 2024

Chevrolet Cruze vs Skoda Laura vs VW Jetta

Overview The entry of the Chevrolet Cruze is sure to make the entry level luxury diesel car market hotter. AUTO BILD INDIA pits it against its competitors Hitherto, most buyers looking for a reasonably large and luxurious diesel car ended up buying the Skoda Laura. For good reason too; lack...

Nov 21, 2024

Ford Endeavour vs Toyota Fortuner

Overview True blue off roaders might be bullies on tarmac and the new Fortuner and Endeavour are cases in point. But is there more to these SUVs? And how do these compare against each other? AUTO BILD INDIA finds out Old school SUVs are more than just massive vehicles used...

Nov 21, 2024

Off the Beaten Path

Introduction The Mitsubishi Outlander, earlier known as the Mitsubishi Airtrek, first came into production in Japan in 2001. This SUV was unveiled for the first time at the North American International Auto Show 2001 as a concept named Mitsubishi ASX. The second-generation Airtrek launched worldwide in 2005 was re-badged the...

Nov 21, 2024

Stealth fighter

Introduction There’s something evocative about V8 engines. Sure, there’s the contingent that will argue that a turbocharged ‘six’ will do much better on the performance and economy fronts, and there’s the other contingent that will point out the Gallardo, Viper and M5 with their V10s, numerous supercars with their V12s,...

Nov 21, 2024

The Premier Compact SUV

First Drive The Rio marks Premier’s comeback in the passenger car segment after many years. The last passenger cars which Premier sold in India were the Fiat range - the Uno and Siena, after which Fiat set up its current base in Ranjangaon and parted from Premier. But just before...

Nov 21, 2024

Sting in the tail

Introduction Mahindra has always made tough vehicles that can slug it out with the best on India’s at-best patchy roads. The Scorpio took Mahindra from being a utility vehicle manufacturer to a modern, comfortable SUV maker which still remained affordable. The Scorpio now has got its second facelift, after the...

Nov 21, 2024

Word Play

Introduction Think Renault, think of the turbo era in Formula 1. Renault was the pioneer of the turbo era in Formula 1 which began in 1977 and lastes till 1988 with 1.5-litre engines producing whopping power in the range of 600-1000bhp. Renault has been known for producing one of the...

Nov 21, 2024

Making the MarK?

Page1 The Tata Sumo was a runaway success when it was launched in 1994 and although it had many niggling problems in the early years, Tata went about correcting the problems and worked hard at improving the product. Over the years the Sumo spawned many variants and Tata tried to...

Nov 21, 2024

Maruti Suzuki SX4 vs Honda City

Overview The SX4 has gotten an automatic, and it's come knocking on its rival's door. How will the Honda City AT answer it? AUTO BILD INDIA finds out Automatics the world over are seen as the most comfortable and obvious choice by buyers. The convenience of the transmission is favoured...

Nov 21, 2024

BMW 5-series vs Mercedes Benz E-class

Overview Compared to the BMW 5-series, the new Mercedes-Benz E-class is a newer generation car. That is, until the new 5-series, which has been unveiled internationally arrives on our shores. We pit this next gen newcomer against the leader of the established order The BMW 5-series is currently the car...

Nov 21, 2024