DriveBlog: Auto Replies

The Internet Edition of The Hindu Business Line has this nifty (though rather campily named) section called Question 'n' Auto. In it, readers can write in with queries to do with buying cars, among other things. What follow are links to some of the column archives that I thought made for good reading.

To kick things off, here's a couple of face-offs: the WagonR VXi vs. the Fiat Palio nv ELX petrol and the Tata Indigo vs. the Ford Ikon Flair.

:: Looking for a B-segment hatch? Here's a quick analysis of almost every hatchback available in the segment.

:: What's the best choice between the diesel-powered options of the Fiat Palio, the Tata Indica and the Maruti Zen?

:: "I want to upgrade from my Maruti 800 to a B-segment petrol car. Comfort, reliability and long-term value for money are my considerations. Please advise."

:: Here's another reader who's looking at moving up from his M800 and is considering the Xing and the Indigo as options.

:: More B-segment and C-segment comparisons are being sought here.

:: And to end things, here are a couple of arguments in favour of the Maruti Esteem and the Ford Ikon.