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...

Apr 1, 2025

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...

Apr 1, 2025

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...

Apr 1, 2025

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...

Apr 1, 2025

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...

Apr 1, 2025

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...

Apr 1, 2025

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...

Apr 1, 2025

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...

Apr 1, 2025

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...

Apr 1, 2025

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...

Apr 1, 2025

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...

Apr 1, 2025

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...

Apr 1, 2025

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...

Apr 1, 2025

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...

Apr 1, 2025

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...

Apr 1, 2025