Varun Jagga(B.Tech. +MBA)

Auto expo 2014 Review(Suzuki V-Storm 1000)-With two-wheeler manufacturers on a

launching spree to get flagship models into the Indian market, Suzuki has swung into action as well, launching

its V-Strom 1000 adventure bike at the Auto Expo 2014. The Suzuki V-Strom 1000 is an adventure tourer and comes with styling unique to adventure class motorcycles. The high-placed headlight gives the bike a
 distinct appeal with a beaked front-end. The instrument cluster features multi-information display and highquality

switchgear with ride mode selection. Sporting black cladding around the tank, the V-Strom imposes a

masculine yet agile look. This new motorcycle gets an LED tail-light, with indicators showing off a honeycomb

design.Moving on to mechanicals, the Suzuki V-Strom 1000 is powered by a four-stroke, 1037cc, liquid-cooled

and VTwin engine, mated to a six-speed gearbox. The bike features an upright riding position with an adjustable

wind screen. The motorcycle comes with inverted telescopic front forks, and a rear monoshock and braking

power in the form of dual discs with a 110/80 x 19 tyre up front and a single disc on a 150/70 x 17 tyre at the

rear, with ABS available as standard.Suzuki V-Strom 1000 is brought to India through the CBU route and is

priced at Rs 15 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Bookings for the same have already commenced, with deliveries

expected to start by the end of this month Review(Hyundai santafe)- Hyundai finally launched the new Santa Fe

at the Auto Expo and with this ends a rather long wait for many waiting to get their hands on it. Yes, Hyundai

has taken its own sweet time to bring out the latest version of the Santa Fe, but the fact is that the Korean

carmaker had a very strong reason to do so. Simply put, it was costs. The new Santa Fe will be assembled in

India from CKD kits but this time around the SUV will use a lot of locally-sourced components. Still, the Santa

Fe is not particularly cheap. Prices start at Rs 26.3 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the two-wheel drive manual,

while the two-wheel drive automatic costs Rs 27.33 lakh and the four-wheel drive automatic version caps the

range at Rs 29.25 lakh. So can Hyundai's new flagship in India justify it’s near- Rs 30 lakh price tag?

Well, it certainly looks the part. Marginally longer (though a good 45mm lower) than the outgoing Santa Fe, the

new version has great presence. There's a healthy dose of chrome on Hyundai's trademark hexagonal grille, the

swept-back headlight looks very modern and detailing on the bumper is nice too. Even in profile, the Santa Fe manages to hold your attention thanks to its bold shoulder line and interesting glasshouse. Rear styling is neat as well, with a smart cut that arcs across the tailgate. A closer inspection will also have your eyes lock on to the

superb detailing on the headlights - the xenon units come lined with LED daytime running lamps. More than

anything else, they give an idea of the generous level of standard equipment the Santa Fe comes with.