Archive for December, 2006

The Big Mid-Size Test

By carandbike • Dec 27th, 2006 • Category: Car&BikeForum, Cars, Reviews

The New Verna attempts to grab midsize market share from the Fiesta, City and the Aveo, but can it boss over its rival?



Chevrolet Aveo U-VA Review

By carandbike • Dec 26th, 2006 • Category: Car&BikeForum, Cars, Reviews

It’s the size that counts. Despite a modest 1.2 engine, the U-VA excels in more areas than youd expect. You could forgive chevrolet for joining the premium hatchback segment so late. But its U-VA more than makes up for that dissapointment in delay.For a start, it has a big cabin, and thats a huge plus […]



New Maruti Suzuki Baleno

By carandbike • Dec 25th, 2006 • Category: Car&BikeForum, Cars, Reviews

Maruti is all set to introduce the new Baleno in the first half of 2007 after the launch of the new Zen and Swift Diesel. The new Baleno is a radical departure from the current
model and, like the Swift, represents the new design philosophy at Suzuki. Eager to shed its dowdy image, Suzuki’s latest saloon […]



The BMW 3 series

By carandbike • Dec 23rd, 2006 • Category: Car&BikeForum, Cars, Reviews

This car has been at the top of its game since it was in short pants and BMW is to start its Indian innings with the new 3-series. Here’s what to expect from a car that is already World Car of the Year.
‘The 3-series feels like a thoroughbred sports car in saloon car disguise.’



Audi A4 2.0 TDI

By carandbike • Dec 23rd, 2006 • Category: Car&BikeForum, Cars, Reviews

You want acronyms? This Audi A4 2.0 has got ABS, EBD, ESP, CVT, VTG and TDI. Entertainment? It’s got a Bose 6-CD changer. Power? Fuel economy? There’s a 1968cc, 142PS turbodiesel that’ll give you both. Soul-stirring character? Err…, hmm…. let’s see…



The Skoda Fabia For India

By carandbike • Dec 22nd, 2006 • Category: Car&BikeForum, Cars, Reviews

The Skoda Fabia was launched five years ago and since then has won a bucketful of accolades around the world. It should be coming to India soon and we tell you if it’s worth the wait.The Scandinavians have a dim view about speeding. The maximum speed limit in Denmark and Sweden is 110kph while in […]



The New Honda CRV

By carandbike • Dec 22nd, 2006 • Category: Car&BikeForum, Cars, Reviews

The all-new Honda CR-V is better in every way. But is it worth the new price tag?
It was towards the end of its life that I really enjoyed the old Honda CR-V. I went on a 3,000 km drive with my wife that took us all the way to Leh via some of the highest […]



GM rolls off Chevrolet Aveo U-VA

By carandbike • Dec 16th, 2006 • Category: Noteworthy

General Motors rolled off the first Chevrolet Aveo U-VA  at its Halol plant in Gujarat, reports CNBC-TV18.
The company is targetting the youth and pitting the U-VA against the Swift and Getz. The car sports a modern Italian design, standard features and roomy interiors
The five door premium hatchback will go on sale at Chevrolet retailers in […]