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IAB Test Drive: A Sedan in MPV Clothing- Say hello to the Mahindra XYLO

IAB Test Drive: A Sedan in MPV Clothing- Say hello to the Mahindra XYLO

With the XYLO, Indian Auto Giant Mahindra intends to put an end to the era of Sedans. To carry out this ambitious operation, Mahindra has designed and developed an MPV, which is as Indian as hot Curry. Mahindra has a renowned history for manufacturing big-sized vehicles. Take either the stylish Scorpio, the rugged Bolero or the latest XYLO, it has stuck to it’s reputation of offering buyers with Utilitarian vehicles which are big on size and easy on the wallet.

I was invited by the company along with India’s top Auto journalists to a special preview of the XYLO at Mahindra’s production facility at Nasik. The build-up to the launch was something along the lines of a star-studded Hollywood movie preview.

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Entry posted on January 30th, 2009 and filed under Car Reviews, Mahindra xylo

IAB Exclusive- Fiat Linea Test Drive

IAB Exclusive- Fiat Linea Test Drive

While strolling around at a nearby Tata dealership to have first-hand updates of the Tata Nano and the Limited edition Indica – release and the lot, my eyes inadvertently came across a rather strange looking red car, that demanded a second glimpse.

Got closer and walked around the car, I couldn’t help but notice its compact size and the nostalgic Italian roots for, its as Italian as Pasta. Side on, you just cant ignore the multi-spoke alloys and the way it blends into the entire car’s exterior appeal. Boy, the Italians always get it right! Somehow it had the charm and appeal, none of the other cars in the stable had.

Obviously, I just couldn’t keep staring at the car from outside, so i decided to hop in. Open the door and you are welcomed by the trademark ‘Fiat door opening thud’ noise. The entire six foot one inch of me could get into a car effortlessly.

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Entry posted on January 4th, 2009 and filed under Fiat

Tata Nano goes Trekking on the Himalayas!

Tata Nano goes Trekking on the Himalayas!

The Tata Nano, as we all know has faced a King’s share of political reality in the recent past. In a rare first, the Tata Nano made itself visible to a group of people residing in the hilly town of Gopeshwar in Chameli district, to taste road reality! Residents of Gopeshwar got a rare glimpse of the Rs 1 lakh Tata Nano car parked on a roadside.

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Entry posted on January 3rd, 2009 and filed under Tata, Tata Nano
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