Mahindra XUV 500 – Test Drive

Ever since Mahindra announced the launch of its global SUV, expectations were running high. Spyshots were appearing then and there. XUV 500 is finally here and price announcement has already made many spellbound. Mahindra calls XUV 500 a global SUV made for Indians.  We test drive the XUV 500 at the chakan plant to find …

Nissan Sunny – Test Drive

Nissan is different. It does not make much noise or hype but has a deep understanding of the market. It came to India through a different channel but managed to make it work. It bets on exports and succeeded in utilizing the India’s low cost base. Confused with so much statement Nissan? we came back …

Honda Brio – Test Drive

Honda once a king, but pushed to exile by the newcomers and the giants is finally back! Honda ruled the Indian streets(atleast in the segments it represented). But the advent of factors like newcomers, yen appreciation and lack of diesel engines made the Japanese giant a fringe player in the Indian market. But Honda is …

Volkswagen Jetta – Test Drive

Volkswagen is now a big brand in India. The number of polos and ventos on the road speak for themselves. Volkswagen followed the top-down strategy in India. However the Jetta and Passat is getting limelight slowly Volkswagen has to take on its cousin Skoda and Japanese brands Honda and Toyota. With the launch of new …

Honda CBR250R – Test Drive

Honda which rules international motorcycle market has been a fringe player in the Indian market. Thanks to the Honda’s divorce from the Hero group. Honda has  started planning to make its presence big in India. While Honda were discussing the exit plan with hero, engineers were busy working on the quarter litre CBR250R. CBR250R is …

Volkswagen Passat Test Drive

Volkswagen which has built the brand in india like no other car manufactuer. It has reaped the benefits with the success of polo and vento. Now its time to dominate the market. Volkswagen which managed to trump the mighty competitors like Honda is battling against its cousin – Skoda in India. Volkswagen has readied the …

Nissan Micra diesel – Driven

Unlike the Volkswagen or Toyota, Nissan entry into the mainstream Indian car market is low profile. Also Nissan has taken a risky way of outsourcing its distribution to Hover Automotive. Yet, within a short period of time Nissan has manage to develop a brand amongst Indian customers. From roping in the Ranbir kapoor and betting …

Skoda Yeti Complete Review

Skoda Yeti Test Drive Other than fabia, none of the Skoda’s could have got the built-up of this kind. Skoda Yeti well before the launch has become a common name among SUV/MUV lovers. Surprisingly, Skoda has made only a little. Yeti spreads through word of mouth and Skoda says it has already received 1000+ bookings …

Skoda new Fabia 2010 driven

Skoda as it claims, they are first manufacturer to create a new segment called superhatch few years back. But the Fabia which was launched with huge built-up bombed at the market due to its expensive price tag. On the contrary, Volkswagen the parent group of skoda surprised and succeeded with its Polo due to its …