Auto Bild India Magazine - January 20, 2014

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Highlights of Auto Bild dated January 20th, 2014

AUTO BILD INDIA reveals details of Hyundai’s big plans for India in 2014. After the success of the Grand i10, the Korean carmaker intends to refurbish its entire product portfolio. Hyundai intends to launch eight new models, including substantial upgrades to existing nameplates and completely new cars. The roadmap includes launching a sedan version of the Grand i10, a next generation of the i20 hatchback and a sedan based on the i20, facelift to the Verna, a new Sonata, new Santa FE, a completely new Santro and new car 300bhp car called the Genesis to take charge of flagship duties.

We drive the new Mercedes S-class for the first time in India. Priced at a staggering Rs.16 crore, but for that kind of money you get staggering amounts features and technology. From massage seats to Night View Assist function that detects pedestrians and animals in the dark to mood lighting to cup warmer and chiller, it has got it all. And the best bit is that it glides over bumpy roads for an ultra-smooth ride.

This issue also carries a very unusual story – Zameen vs Asmaan Challenge. We wanted to find out if a car and a bike is a more cost effective and quicker mode of travel over short journeys like Delhi to Jaipur compared to taking a flight. On Christmas morning a Hyundai Verna and a Honda CBR 250R ABS head to Jaiput to find out exactly that.

We also get behind the wheels of a Formula BMW single-seater race car to find out more about life in the cockpit of a race car at the Formula BMW Racing Experience. The Formula BMW FB02 car has been the stepping stone for many current-generation Formula One drivers.

Our sister magazine, AUTO BILD SPORTSCARS, gets together some of the world’s best performance tuners at the Nardo-ring in Germany for the battle of the speed crown. Read all about it in this issue.