he Volkwagen Polo was well received by the Indian markets, even though the price was a bit on the higher side compared to other small cars. The good response from the markets prompted the German manufacturers to launch its next car without wasting much time. The new Volkswagen Vento is a sedan variant of the Polo and has been launched at a price tag of around 7-9 lakhs ( again a bit high). The sedan variant would compete against the likes of Swift Dzire, Hyundai Verna Transform , Ford Fiesta …

                ÂSince its entry to the indian market the growth of this auto giant is amazing. Its shear class, customer satisfaction and marketing strategies put BMW on top. Since its inception in 2006 the growth figures are enviable. It even overtook the German supremacy of Mercedes in Indian luxury car market. Last year almost a 20 year supremacy was shattered. Its market share in the segment has crossed 40% which was earlier 9% when they started BMW India in 2006. Dr.Andreas Schaaf, who has taken over from Peter Kronschnabl, said ” …

ith the launch of the Swift, Maruti has won a good share of the market in the B+ segment. The Swift delivers new quality of power, response and fuel efficiency. The first of the global hatchbacks from Maruti, it is a clean-sheet design, built on a newly developed platform with three and a five-door models to offer. The Swift was created with Japanese technology and European styling. Safety features of the car include air bags, electronic brake force distribution and even brake assist. Power steering and spacious interiors are a …

uzuki Access 125 was launched in September 2007, and has been doing decent business since then. It is powered by a 125 cc air-cooler 4-stroke engine with automatic transmission. The body is totally rust-free, and there is an option for having central locking facility. The under seat storage is quite good, the foot pegs are very stylish and tuck in neatly when unused. Provisions can be made for holding a spare tyre – something the Honda Activa does not offer. A long wheelbase (1250 mm), ample storage space, comfortable sitting …

ata Prima is a range of heavy trucks produced by Tata Motors, and it was first introduced in 2008 as the company’s ‘global’ truck. The Prima range includes tractor-trailers, rigid trucks, multi-axle trucks and tippers. Tata aims to provide fully built solutions, like it has already done in the case of buses. Its cabin – spacious and airconditioned – is equipped with adjustable steering wheels, reclining seats, arm rests for the driver’s comfort, and also sleepers to make long-distance travel easy. These features have been incorporated for the sake of …