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Maruti-Suzuki Alto K10 scores ‘zero’ in Latin crash test

Maruti-Suzuki Alto K10 scores ‘zero’ in Latin crash test


Car manufacturers strive hard to achieve best results in car crash ratings, at least when it comes to Western markets. However, it is less of a priority when it comes to cars specifically built for developing countries. And this is ably demonstrated by India’s most trusted vehicle — the Maruti Alto K10.

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First drive: 2013 Hyundai Veloster GDI at Hyundai Global Club Invitation in South Korea

First drive: 2013 Hyundai Veloster GDI at Hyundai Global Club Invitation in South Korea


Let me start off by saying that I was missing in South Korea for the past one week, not for a test-drive event, but to be part of a new programme by Hyundai, dubbed the Hyundai Global Club Invitation. It’s an event that involved flying in around 35 people from 14 countries who contributed to the cause of promoting Hyundai, mostly by starting local Hyundai clubs and such, while a handful of “bloggers” were along for the ride. Somehow I was representing the UAE there, although I didn’t know that when I agreed to go for this trip. Between the long flights and 4 days of touring Hyundai’s facilities as well as South Korea itself,

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First drive: 2013 Volkswagen Golf TSI in the UAE

First drive: 2013 Volkswagen Golf TSI in the UAE


When shopping for a hot hatch in the UAE, the VW Golf GTI is on every potential buyer’s shopping list, usually as the only choice. But when shopping for a compact car here, the “regular” VW Golf is never on anyone’s shopping list. In fact, the GTI actually outsells the standard Golf here. The Golf is generally pricier than its rivals, but we’ll see if the extra cost is justified as much as it is in its GTI sibling.

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Honda Odyssey Japanese version gets makeover

Honda Odyssey Japanese version gets makeover


Honda has put up pictures and given a slight peak into the details of the upcoming generation of the Honda Odyssey on their website. The variant put up is essentially the one that will serve the Japanese Domestic Market, but it may not be the one that will make its way into the Middle-East.

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New Ferrari 458 Speciale is a striped beauty

New Ferrari 458 Speciale is a striped beauty


The 458 is clearly the prettiest Ferrari in the market, and it’s been further enhanced with a stripe. Or that’s what is visible from the outside. But the 458 Speciale is clearly a special offspring from the Italian supercar maker’s stables, and it made its official debut at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show a few weeks back.

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