Oct 10, 2014

Touch me not for a dessert Cactus but for Citroën and its newly announced C4 Cactus it will dare you to not just touch but ask you to explore its striking aesthetics, style, innovations and world first exclusive features of a modern car. There are several key features you would love about the C4 Cactus: Stylish, functional design: expressive light signature, 4...

Sep 15, 2014

The history of the Mini makes it a true classic, which more than merits its “European Car of the Century” award. So how did the Mini become the car it is today? The intriguing design was the brain child of Sir Alec Issigonis (1906–1988), who was certainly a visionary in industrial transportation. In its early stages, the Mini was meant to be the answer to...

Jan 9, 2014

Today’s compact cars feature higher-quality materials than ever, equipped with futuristic design and technologies, and often come supported by an ownership experience that relatively translate to label the brand as trusted. With Peugeot’s initiative to design a car that will be like new after three years of driving it, the auto maker finally reveal the...

Sep 6, 2013

There is a secret of life, the secret of love, the secret of true friendship. The secret of MINI is that behind a simple metal car of a small size there stands a huge company that cares about each and every of its clients. No matter who you are, where you are, what is your occupation – if you drive a MINI, you are a member of a huge family, where no one...

Jul 14, 2013

With the recent surge of fuel prices globally, compact and sub-compact cars are increasingly becoming popular vehicle choices to many. Aside from fuel economy, however, car buyers have been constantly looking for additional refinements, dependable handling and an overall enjoyable driving experience from their next big purchase. As such, if you are in the market...

Jul 9, 2013

Just recently, Japanese automaker Mazda announced its 2014 iteration of the Mazda 3 Hatchback, which brings with it, among other enhancements and improvements, the company’s SkyActiv technology to its hatchback offerings. For those who have just tuned in, Mazda’s SkyActiv technology enables increased fuel efficiency while keeping engine output to a...

Jun 24, 2013

I often spend a lot of time thinking about cars; more of a pleasure than a chore when put to basic terms. Often my imagination gets vulnerable to flights of fancy, will mooch off on its own solidarity and device a stream of consciousness that will inexorably lead me to a missed deadline and a verbal warning from my peers. Whilst looking at the brand new Ford...

Jun 18, 2013

  A few weeks ago, Toyota unveiled the 2014 Toyota Corolla, the eleventh generation model of its highly successful Corolla franchise that started way back in the 60s. Expected to be available in four trim levels, the 2014 model carries over last year’s L, LE and S trims while adding a new, high-mileage variant called LE Eco. Taking a more aggressive...

Apr 25, 2013

German carmaker Volkswagen recently teamed up with Apple to develop what they call the iBeetle. In essence, this collaboration is quite unique, with Apple developing what they describe as “genuine integrative interface” for the smartphone, which they would be pairing with VW’s smartphone app Volkswagen Car Net the Beetle and a dedicated docking station on...

Apr 23, 2013

In the automotive industry today, there has been a prevailing trend of auto companies combining performance and premium benefits in a vehicle targeted at consumers wanting more bang for the buck. This is very much evident in last month’s New York Auto Show, where Audi debuted the A3 and S3 sedans. Both vehicles, albeit relative cheaper than Audi’s...

Mar 4, 2013

Kia has been on the roll for the past few years now, and they show no signs of stopping as exemplified by the 2013 Kia Rio Hatchback. The Rio is Kia’s challenger to the Ford Fiesta, with both trying to win the automotive industry’s super-mini class. The Rio offers four engine options to choose from: (1) 1.1-liter CRDI, (2) 1.4-liter CRDI, (3) 1.25-liter...

Feb 22, 2013

  The 2013 Hyundai Veloster Turbo’s most interesting feature, apart from its budget-friendly appeal, is its asymmetrical design. Depending on how you look at it, you could either perceive it as a three-door or a five-door hatchback. Truth is, the Veloster is an unconventional four-door hatchback with one door on the driver’s side and two doors on the...

Feb 20, 2013

The peppy looking hatchback launched in the Indian market in the year 2011, to capture market share in the mid-sized family car segment is the Honda Brio. With a name denoting zesty cheerfulness, a ride in the Brio is as smooth as it gets. This is mainly because, though placed a segment lower than the Jazz from the same Honda family, the Brio shares the same...