Has a point

Introduction The Grande Punto is the third generation of the Punto (internal name Project 199) that was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 2005. The Grande Punto however made its way into the Indian car market in June 2009. Fiat delayed the launch of the Grande Punto in India...

Nov 21, 2024

Love, Love Me Do!

Introduction The date December 04, 2009 will remain etched in minds of Beetle lovers in the country. It was on this day when the ‘New Beetle’ drove into the Indian roads – almost 70 years (1938) since the birth of the first Bug in Germany. The Beetle as it is...

Nov 21, 2024

Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire vs Tata Indigo Manza

Overview The Swift Dzire is one the most popular affordable diesel sedans in the market. But now it has competition in the form of the Indigo Manza. AUTO BILD INDIA gets them to lock horns If it’s an affordable diesel sedan you want, which satisfies more than just your transportation...

Nov 21, 2024

BMW X1 VS Chevrolet Captiva VS Ford Endeavour

Overview BMW has successfully conquered all the segments with its bigger SUV avatars. Can the X1 do wonders for the Bavarian firm as it takes on Chevrolet Captiva and Ford Endeavour 4x2? AUTO BILD INDIA reveals who the true city boy is Like all super heroes SUVs too take the...

Nov 21, 2024

BMW 7-Series vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Overview Mercedes has launched the face-lift for its S-class and as a bonus has put in a 5.5-litre V8 under its hood. Say hello to the S500L. But how does it compare to its competition, the BMW 750Li? We fi nd out... It’s obvious, if you are reading this shootout...

Nov 21, 2024

Chevrolet Beat vs Hyundai i10 vs Maruti Suzuki Ritz

Overview Earlier hatchbacks were for those who couldn't afford to pay for the car's boot but needed transportation. Today, cars like the newly launched Beat are smart, trendy and even lifestyle statements. We check the Beat out against the competition The Maruti Suzuki Ritz has won The Golden Steering Wheel...

Nov 21, 2024

A Different Shade of Indigo- VIDEO

Introduction With the Indigo getting rather long in the tooth in the face of more modern competition, Tata Motors has finally launched a replacement for the car. Despite a few facelifts post its 2002 launch, not to mention a garageful of variants over the years, Tata did need a new...

Nov 21, 2024

Chevy’s new HeartBeat -UPDATED

Introduction General Motors in India really does seem to be on quite a roll with their new 300 series cars! Just a couple of months ago, they launched the Cruze (the J300) and they will officially launch the Chevrolet Beat (the M300) that you see on these pages at the...

Nov 21, 2024

Go-kart

Introduction Hyundai has hit it off fairly well with its new range of products, the ‘i’ series. The i10 was essentially a replacement for the Santro, and the i20 does the same with the Getz. Hyundai hasn’t been known for its diesel hatches, although its sedans have sold appreciably. The...

Nov 21, 2024

Diesel delight -UPDATED

Introduction GM India intends to change the perspective of the Indian consumers by setting up Chevrolet as a young brand. The Cruze is the first one with the distinct new Chevrolet family look. The current Chevrolet range in India has different origins from different brands owned by General Motors across...

Nov 21, 2024

Rising Dawn

Introduction Nissan has been successful with its cars worldwide but the company hasn’t quite been that successful in the Indian market as yet. This Japanese manufacturer is now quite serious, what with the iconic 370Z to the Micra and hopes to bite into a sizeable portion of the Indian car...

Nov 21, 2024

Shifting Swiftly

Introduction Cars from the Maruti Suzuki stable need no introduction. Except for a few, India’s largest carmaker has been able to capture a sizeable chunk of each segment it’s entered – if not lead it! A Maruti today isn’t just all about economy and utility but also about ensuring that...

Nov 21, 2024

Jaguar XF vs Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Overview The E-class and the XF might not be competition in India, thanks to the price difference. But, internationally, they are. We find out which is a better bet for us Indians With a price difference that can buy you a Honda Accord, comparing the Jaguar XF with the rest...

Nov 21, 2024

Go Fida over the Figo! -UPDATED

IntroductionFord began its real innings in India just over a decade ago with its Ikon, which was launched in the last quarter of 1999. (We’re not counting the Escort here, which was a product of the JV between Ford and Mahindra in the mid-nineties.) The Ikon was one of the...

Nov 21, 2024

A Tall Order

First Drive It has been over ten years since Maruti launched the first of the tall boy’s in the Indian market and although the car has had an excellent run so far, it has become slightly long in the tooth. So in a couple of hours from now, Maruti will...

Nov 21, 2024