GamEON

 That is what Maruti Suzuki replied to Hyundai with its all new Alto 800. Needless to say earlier generation Alto had literally put India on wheels and ruled both the sales charts and hearts for more than a decade. With over 20 lakh vehicles on road the brand had become the best selling model in the world! Mind you, every 2^nd minute an Alto is sold; and no other auto maker is even close of achieving the feat. Alto has become the most aggressive brand averaging 3 lac units per year. The spurt in dieselization and increase in the petrol prices had started to woo away customers from the brand. Maruti believes that a new look and improved features could revive the ailing brand.

Over 6000 bookings before launch, 200 deliveries at a dealership in Kerala is the testimony of response it got and that makes us believe that Maruti is all set to take off. Whenever Maruti  gets gloomy it comes up with products to revive everything just as it did with Esteem, Zen,wagonR, Alto,swift,dzire and the now Alto800.

 

Talking about its looks, it has taken a leap to a different level. It looks a generation ahead of the old one with its uber wave-front design. The petal shaped headlight and the twin grill gives it front a character and curves on the sides makes it appealing and a bit up market too. Similar story impresses you at the back as well with smoothening tail lamps and a smiley curve. . Eon was impressive in its looks and had set the trend that even entry level cars can look stylish! Alto 800 continues to do so - As you step in, your expectations are already steep and it lives up to that with good material quality and finish. Sliver lines in the centre treat your eyes and you get a proper practical bottle holder besides gear lever. Another practicality is added by rotary vents on the sides which are certainly easy to adjust unlike other squared ones in all Maruti models. As you shift yourself to the back, leg space is not that comfortable but u do get better head room since it 70 mm wider and higher than eon. Boot space is about 177lts whereas in eon its 211lts. Needless to say dual tone interior in eon takes a leap.

Under the bonnet it uses the same FAD 800 cc engine which delivers 47bhp and 7.03kgm of torque, it is not at all peppy as it was in Alto and u don’t need to rev too hard since it responds quite generously. It’s good to drive in the city traffic as it picks up from 3^rd gear with ease. On the highway as well it does justice as you rev hard till you touch the 100kmph mark and thereon lack of power is inevitable. Whereas Eon produces 55bhp and 7.65kgm of torque and it impresses you clearly on the highway with that extra power. As you expect Maruti claims its mileage to be 22.74kmpl which is ahead of eon which covers 21kms on highway for one lt of fuel. So the question is would you travel 1.7kms extra in the Maruti  being price conscious or you won’t mind and just blow it in the eon.

Quite clearly Eon is a bit better to drive and has a slight more leg room and boot space, but you get more head room in Alto 800. On the outside, Maruti plays clean and sharp and comfortably wins the battle of beauty. 

Most importantly someone who is aiming for a car of that category is one who is the first time buyer and quite price sensitive many a times. Maruti alto 800 costs 2.44lac for the base model whereas Eon charges Rs.  2.78L for D-lite base model which is 2k costlier than the mid variant lx of Maruti alto 800. Hence in terms of pricing Maruti has played its trump card and that is the reason Hyundai is offering hefty discounts in Eon this festival season. Quite comfortably Maruti is low on your pocket, high on style quotient and practical in all sense. So ladies and gentleman of the internet, if we were you; we would’ve clearly chosen Alto800 and it’s the Time to khisco….!

INTRODUCTION

It’s always human to want more, but this saying has tweaked in-line with the modern times...it’s always human to want bigger. So over the last decade there has been tremendous hosh posh in the entry level sedan arena as far as India and other developing markets of the world are concerned. No company wants to leave out this particular segment of the market.

Hence, Skoda also brought out their ‘RAPID’ warrior into the arena. It’s the kind of car which does most of the things right and a few wrong. So here's the complete in & out about Rapid.

LOOKS

Exteriors & Interiors

We don't mind calling Rapid a "Volkswagen Family's Major Recipient" as far as its looks goes. The car is majorly VW Vento with Skoda Fabia's face as far as exteriors is concerned. And as you step-in, the story continues. The steering wheel, Instrument cluster and gear knob are Fabia's and rest everything is a Vento. And we are not complaining about that because interior quality is still very much European, build to last. However, we were not that much impressed with the interior colour combination used.

The looks are something which is not as cheeky and modern as Hyundai Verna but it surely is a no-nonsense stuff. One will not get bored with it over the years; instead it will grow over you. The rear of the car with its sharp angular cuts next to tail lights will make you say "uff teri yeh ada...” (What a beauty...).

FEATURES

It is this aspect where we keep wondering why why why..?? When everything was going so good then why comprise on features. The car has all four power windows with single touch-down feature with Pinch gaurd and rear AC vents as standard in Active variant. The ABS, a Driver side airbag, Fog lamps and a smart key adds up in the Ambience variant. However, this variant lacks an Audio system and an electronical adjustment for side mirrors...how pathetic for a 10 lakh rupees variant. The top notch Elegance variant gets Alloys, audio system with only CD, Aux and a SD card slot, but with no Bluetooth or USB connectivity. No steering mounted audio controls nor rear parktronic sensors. However what this variant gains is an additional airbag for a co-driver and a climatronic AC.

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

Engine is a 1.6 litre unit both for petrol and diesel which also does duty on Volkswagen Vento, both producing 105 PS. Starting with the petrol first, it is not the one which can excite an enthusiast. The engine is decently refined with a decent power. However, its the diesel TDI unit which robs our heart with a 250Nm of torque produced in a very refined and a linear manner. That means the in-gear acceleration is very good, better than Hyundai Verna we must say.

Out on the open road the Rapid seemed quick with triple digits speed reaching in 10.8 seconds for diesel, 10.7 seconds for petrol MT and 12.4 seconds for Petrol AT.

RIDE & HANDLING

Ride and handling is the area where Germans have never compromised whatsoever. So does the Rapid keeps up the legacy. It’s a well planted car with well sported ride. And it is more improved than an already good-handler Vento. The steering grip is chunky and feels nice to hold. Rear seats are super-comfy suited to take out most of the potholes; nothing really gets into the cabin. There is nothing to complain about handling and ride with this car.

FINAL VERDICT

The Skoda can really bet on this machine to bring in numbers, reason being it’s priced lower than its sister VW Vento. And Skoda is still perceived in India as a bigger brand than Hyundai, Toyota or Nissan.

Also, it is a distinctive looking car, with good handling, great comfort and a jewel diesel unit. So, as we said in the beginning SKODA'S RAPID DOES OF MOST OF THE THINGS RIGHT AND A FEW WRONG. 

3rd World War – Battle amongst the D Segment Diesels

“What happens when 772 horses run down on open tarmac flushing out 1720 foot pounds of torque amongst them”? The answer is simple! You wouldn’t have any tarmac left.

But let’s see how this battle between the CRUZE, LAURA, JETTA, ELANTRA, FLUENCE and ALTIS pan out which will give us the ruler of the D segment Diesel world!

The Armoury:

If only looks can kill. You are totally unaware of cars that pass by on road and all of a sudden there is this beautiful, elegant and yet so smart looking moving being that passes by and you go ‘WOW’! To cut the long story short the RENAULT FLUENCE emerges undoubtedly the winner in the design and styling battle. The Germans of VW and Skoda have adopted a very boring laid back rigid feel approach which shows on the Jetta and the Laura. The big American muscle of CRUZE speaks lot about its origin but the dipping roofline makes it look smaller. And there is this sedate ALTIS and the ELANTRA again inspired by Fluidic styling which becomes a little monotonous for us.

The French wine not only tastes the best but also looks. The small grille, swept-back headlights, smooth belt line and large taillights work well, while the sleek roof and wheels that fill the arches nicely give the Fluence a strong stance.

The Weapons:

Go under the hood and there you find whole loads of power and torque waiting to be delivered at the battle front. On paper the CRUZE is the powerful of all 2.0L churning out 166bhp with 380nm of torque. But does this translate into real world performance! NO. You will have to put up with the huge turbo lag it comes with making it undesirable on open roads.

Having a relatively lower displacement of 1500cc which produces only 110hp and 250nm torque, the FLUENCE does not disappoint at all. Power delivery is almost immediate with minimal turbo lag at 1700rpm. The mid range is punchy too which gives a lovely highway driving experience.

The ELANTRA gets the same 1.6L 126hp 256nm torque motor from its smaller sibling the Verna. Does this suffice? Well yes if you are looking at a plush overall performance. There is a bit of turbo lag however and this could be mildly irritating in traffic. The Elantra also does not feel as quick as something like a VW Jetta, despite also having a six-speed gearbox.

1.4L, 90hp, 200nm power train! You would be wondering how in the world you can put up with such figures in a D segment diesel car especially with the choice you have. Behold! The Japanese have produced nothing short of a miracle from this puny engine in the ALTIS. The sleek gearbox with so smooth gear shifts, excellent clutch makes driveability of this car simply stunning. Yes on open roads you would yearn for that extra power and torque but you value Quality and Toyota look no further.

The LAURA and the JETTA share the same power train 2.0L pumping out 140hp with 320nm torque. Driveability of these diesels is absolutely stunning and the timings reveal with 0-100kph coming in just ABOUT 12 seconds. But if the Laura feels great, the Jetta feels better still. There is a strong tug from low down in the rev band and, though the engine does not like to be revved too hard, you won’t mind short-shifting the slick six-speed ’box. The wide power band and sufficient power allows the Jetta to seamlessly shift from city commute to long-distance mode thus clinching ahead of its rival.

Foot on Battle Ground:

Drive and Let Drive. You chose to sit at the rear with your legs folded and one arm resting and the other with an open newspaper. Or you simply rubbish it and sit tightly holding the wheel with all the power beckoned at your foot. This will what will split these 6 into.

Is SPACE is your criterion both front and back with good amount of knee room, head room and leg room the first set of FLUENCE, ELANTRA and the ALTIS offers these with pomp. Sit back and relax the luxurious journey ahead without having to fear about bumps, traffic etc. Comfortable long drives would be ideal in them.

Burning rubber, screeching noise, diesel fumes from the exhaust is what you want? The Germans and the American are favourites to do this. Both the JETTA and the LAURA offer identical performance. The Laura offers a good mix. It doesn’t mind being pushed around and while it’s slightly stiff, the ride won’t leave you complaining. On the highway it feels completely at home and it also takes the broken roads without too many spine jarring moments. The Jetta’s suspension, Macpherson struts at the front and multi-link suspension at the rear, ensures that even the most unforgiving of roads are dispatched with ease. The ride quality gives the impression of being in a premium car. The Jetta’s steering isn’t as light as that of the Fluence but has just that much weight which makes it comfortable at low as well as high speeds. CRUZE does well only after it exits the lag of its turbo.

Thus for pure comfort, luxury  and relaxed seating the FLUENCE comes good. If Speed, power acceleration is what you want then the JETTA would do justice with the LAURA coming a close 2^nd.

Inside the Castle:

There is only one synonym to the word Features in this segment – ELANTRA. The discussion starts and ends there. ESP, 6 airbags, powered and ventilated seats, cruise control, heated mirrors, audio control for rear seat passengers and dual zone AC are just the beginning. Hyundai always believes that the Indian wants more for less and that is exactly what they have done. The touch and feel of plastics are upmarket and the blue lighting inside gives a nice ambience which the others in this segment do not get.

One thing that fascinates us especially on the inside is the ‘Soft touch Plastics’ used on the IP and the dashboard. The JETTA, LAURA, FLUENCE and the ALTIS boast of these which make it premium as compared to the tacky plasticky finish of the LAURA and the ELANTRA.

The Crown goes to.....

ALTIS – Reliable, Refined, Sensible and Smart yet lacks grunt.

FLUENCE – From the land of fashion. Stylish, Contemporary, Sleek and a nice ride.

CRUZE – Big American muscle, Quality and cramped rear seating.

LAURA – Tank like build quality, Safe, Expensive to maintain.

ELANTRA – Multi tasker, little of this and that, poor ride quality, enormous space, Hyundai.

JETTA – VW mean the peoples car. A ruler is for the people. This is for you from the Germans. Period!! 

C for CRDi

Hello motor folks. In this section of ‘Automobile Dictionary’ you will get to know what are

the technologies available in cars today and how does it benefit us! We have tried to put this in

common parlance so you know what you are actually buying? Let’s jointly explore this exciting

space.

DIESEL is the only word that car buyers know currently in this country. Owe to lower

maintenance, better fuel efficiency, performance and better driving etc. We would like to give

you an introduction to how diesel by itself works as a fuel type. Diesel engines do not use

spark plug to ignite the fuel inside the cylinders unlike petrol counterparts. The diesel is ignited

under pressure by the compression of pistons which is usually almost twice as much as the

compression obtained in a petrol engine. Since the diesel engines work on the principles of

compression, it makes it difficult to start on a cold day. Hence the diesel will need some more

pressure to ignite easily.

Within this fuel type companies differentiate themselves by adopting different names for a

common technology called “CRDi”.

CRDi stands for Common Rail Direct Injection. Now coming to how CRDi technology works,

here the fuel in the common tube or “rail” is under a set amount of pressure which causes the

fuel to be “atomized” or broken down to its smallest particles. This allows the fuel to combine

with the air much more efficiently; fuel use is highly optimized, with much less wastage of

unused fuel.

The newest electronic technology has also allowed CRDI engines to better control the amount

of fuel used, the pressure within the system and the timing of both the injection of fuel and the

electronic charge applied makes the fuel burn effectively. Injectors in the common rail direct

injection engine have controls on the injector heads that allow slight variances in the amount of

fuel put into the cylinders.

Advantages:

CRDI for diesel vehicles has improved performance by as much as 25 percent. This gives the

vehicle more power and makes the technology more attractive for passenger vehicles. These

engines run much more smoothly, with efficiency greatly enhanced by higher pressure possible

in the common-rail or tube design. While the CRDI engine is a little more expensive than

previous technologies, the savings in fuel cost can help recoup the initial expensive over time.

Companies with different terminologies for this technology:

• Hyundai – CRDI (Common Rail Direct Injection)

• Mahindra & Mahindra –CRDe (Common Rail Direct Injection)

LUV at First Sight!

“It requires a lot of courage, skill and emotions involved at the time when you propose to a
woman. We are sure most men out there would agree! If successful then it’s a Happily Ever
After story. This proposal of LUV from Maruti Suzuki to the Indian car buyers has been
accepted almost immediately resulting in the ERTIGA story”!

32000 bookings within the first month of launch without an ad print for that matter any kind
of communication. Truly a rock star born from the stable of Maruti. But is it the right kind of
car for you to buy? Let’s find out.

Design and Styling:

A quick glance at the car nosewards and you would mistake it for a Ritz with tweaked
headlamps and bumpers. It is only that you realize it’s a (Life Utility Vehicle that Maruti
claim that they have created a whole new segment undoubtedly) 7 seater urban vehicle that
is made of different flesh and blood. Styling is typically Suzuki, with swept-back headlights
like the new Swift’s, and a grille and bonnet that resemble the Ritz. The overall design is
pleasing, but not what you would call eye-catching. Its urban, it’s contemporary and it’s a
design that can be liked by all.

Interior and Comfort:

It’s on familiar territory with the likes of its smaller siblings Dezire and Swift sharing the
same layout and feel. Except in Ertiga it gets a nice feel of Beige and Brown dual shade
interiors which gives a roomier feeling. Because of its car like feel and set up getting in and
getting out is that much easier compared to the competition. The front and mid row seats are
very comfortable and supportive even on the long drives. The layout for the rear 3+2 seats
has been done smartly by giving a reclining and sliding option for the 3 seater which allows
enough knee room even for passengers sitting in last row.

The steering wheel gets mounted controls, a 2 din music system with USB and AUX options.
The driver also gets to adjust the position he/she sits with the height adj. lever. Maruti knows
we love chrome and there is nice touch of it on the inside door handles, AC vents (rear as
well). Overall it’s a very well packaged interior space to be in because of the sea of beige
added on and makes this BIG car like feel.

Engine, Performance and Handling:
Due to popular demand, this review focuses only on the diesel option. The petrol would
follow suit soon.

A people mover which isn’t diesel doesn’t quite go well in our country. This 1.3-litre variable
geometry turbo puts out 89bhp and 200Nm of very usable torque. A very practical engine
under the hood which munches miles very easily at the same time consuming so meagerly.
The turbo kicks in at 1800rpm making it available at lower revs. But at times when the car
is fully loaded with passengers the turbo lag becomes more noticeable and thus makes intra
city commuting a little nagging. Surprisingly there is no much diesel clatter from the hood,
you won’t come to know that it’s a diesel when cruising at speeds of 130kmph. 0-100 figures
comes up under 14 seconds which is rather surprising for this size of a vehicle. Frugal diesel
engine churns out 16-17kmpl of mileage under ideal city driving conditions tested by us. The
gear box and the clutch feel light and thus make it a very capable intra city mover as well.

The reasonable amount of handling comes from the fact that the Ertiga gets a long wheel base
(2740mm) which makes it very poised and car like. Although it doesn’t feel good if you push
her around corners. Due to the soft suspension set up the Ertiga is able to absorb bumps and
city pot holes very well which also translates in highway driving dynamics. Although its an
MPV on paper it does not roll around as compared to competition and the light steering also
enables maneuverability within city.

Judgment Day:

“Hey you know what I have decided to buy Swift diesel top end variant. But man I can’t
carry a lot of luggage and my buddies in it. Ok may be the Duster would do the Job. Nice off
roader with loads of space but boy it’s very expensive. ERTIGA? Why didn’t I think of this
before? Multi tasker which does that occasional bad roading with its ground clearance and
can carry all the luggage I need along with my pals. The LUV of my life”.

So if you are out there looking for a urban stylish car which can do a little bit of this and a
little bit of that, then it’s time to fall in LUV with the Maruti Suzuki ERTIGA.

Shades of LUV:

 

SWIFT - ALL THRILL NO FRILL!

What strikes your mind when you hear the word “FUN”! An amusement park? Football with friends? Or maybe even your favorite TV show! Ask a petrol head and you are most likely to hear a list of their  favorite cars and the drives in them.

So if you are looking out for an affordable, easy to maintain, exciting, fun to drive diesel hatch look no further than the Maruti Suzuki Swift Diesel.

Engine & Performance:

This car comes with a 1.3L DDIS diesel engine awarded as “The Best International Engine of the Year 2007”, a gem of an engine which puts out a decent 75 BHP of power and 190NM torque. Commuting within city is easy and with the amount of torque on tap available for a vehicle of this size it makes driving in the stop and go traffic a lot easier. The tune of the turbocharger translates the driving more fun than just city commuting, the turbo lag is evident especially when you want to accelerate hard but once the turbo kicks in, it revs all the way to the redline with a very strong midrange which makes highway drives a pleasure. We @ MotorKind describe this turbo as “The only turbo amongst all turbo’s that acts as a turbo”! Acceleration is decent with triple digits reaching in about 12-13 seconds and can reach top speed of 180k per hour. The engine is a long termer and can last up to 3 lakh kilometres if taken care of. Coming to efficiency it’s a very fuel efficient motor, in real world driving conditions it can drive about 17 km in city and about 22km on highways for a litre of diesel.

Crisp 1.3L DDIS engine.

Ride & Handling:

First in segment independent suspension system makes this car a very sporty handler. The suspension tuning is a mix of good urban drivability and fantastic highway manners, the steering wheel communicates well with the driver making high speed cornering a habit With the car running on 165/80 R14 tyres for the Ldi/Vdi variants a tyre upgrade is seriously recommended preferably 185/60 R15 and above. Coming to braking this is one area where swift really looses out, the non ABS versions are unsafe at high speeds, and for a car of this weight (1060 kgs) the braking provided is below average.

Comfort & Convenience:

This midsized hatch is quite comfortable for the driver and co-driver with decent legroom, with the seating position on a higher side compared to other hatchbacks. Ingress and egress is easy and also visibility from the driver seat is neat. At the back, legroom and knee room is a bit cramped especially with taller people in the driver’s seat; the seats are soft and provide good back support so travelling long distance isn’t a strain. Now talking about convenience there aren’t many features to boast about except in the ZXi/ZDi variant. Climate control AC, Steering mounted Audio controls, driver seat height adjust etc are missing on mid variants and that’s not what you call ‘Convenient’.

Interiors & Exteriors:

When launched in 2005 in India it turned a great number of heads towards it, a funky looking hatch and very contemporary during its time. Stunning headlamp design, big doors and wide stance appealed at many. Stepping inside you notice the interiors are rather plain compared to the exterior design language yet it’s functional. With the black and gray color combination it makes the interiors look sporty and not airy unlike beige interiors which are good for a car which carries a sporty image.

Likes:

• The best selling B+ segment car EVER in India. 18000 p.m. average sales.

• Excellent fuel efficiency and suspension set up.

• Enthusiastic drive even on open roads.

• Maruti’s after sales service and network.

• Cost of maintenance and repairs comparatively least expensive.

Dislikes:

• Long waiting periods for the diesel. Up to 6 months for the ZDI.

• No optional ABS on the VDI variants.

• Limited luggage space compared to competition.

Judgement Day:

A person came up to us and said ‘I like the SWIFT but there are so many of them on road. How can I be different?’ The simple response to this, famously inspired by Mr. Henry Ford is ‘Buy any diesel hatch as long as it’s a SWIFT’. So if you have 6-7L in your pocket and looking to buy an affordable yet fun to drive car swiftly get it.

Other options to counter waiting period: Swift LDI/VDI (3-4 months), Swift LXI/VXI (2-3months).

A 3 is a 3!

A test drive could have done once, maybe twice or even thrice. 23! Yes, 23 is the no. of times this BEAST has been tamed by us. Call it Love, Lust or Addiction this has been our relationship with the ‘Ultimate Driving Machine’

During the spring of 2011, one fine afternoon we had a joint date with this angry young woman at the corner café of BMW motors. She was there sitting in a sparkling white dress with eyes glued at us indicating we come closer. The late night transformer movie had its hangover effect on us. The eyes took the shape of the classic Corona Rings, the body forming sharp curves, nose becoming the Kidney Grille and there she stood all of a sudden transformed in to the BMW 3 Series.

Having seen the 3 from outside we decided to step in. The aroma from the leather, the black glossy  panel flowing across the dashboard and the trademark I Drive infotainment system were all there placed so perfectly. It had this elegant yet so simple layout. The consultant sitting next to us proclaimed saying “This is the best driver’s compact sedan ever made” and so have we heard. We decided to put it to the test. Let’s see what happens then.

Finger reaches the Start button and all the 4 cylinders fires up in perfect harmony, right foot goes down flooring the accelerator pedal and leaves a trail of Pirelli tyres. But hey isn’t this supposed to be a compact executive sedan and be boring to drive? Make no mistake this is a BMW and they claim it’s an executive sport sedan. And yes that WOW! still remains in our minds till date. Through the busy streets of Bangalore it felt much civilised at low speeds and one thing we immediately noticed is the low ground clearance which doesn’t suit most Indian roads but on the other hand if it were more, then it would be a compromise on the handling.

Done with city driving we decided to break the shackles. Bang goes the throttle again and the feel of the acceleration has become an addiction ever since and that’s the motivation behind test driving that car 22 times more till date. 0 to 100kmph takes about 7.8 Seconds making it one of the fastest accelerating executive sedans in India.

As we drove along that open tarmac @140kmph, we found a fast right handed corner. At this point of time you usually see the sales person beside you petrified and asking you to slowdown before the curve but surprisingly No! He asked us to floor the pedal and assuredthat the car can easily handle this curve at a higher speed and so we did, the speedo hits 160 

kmph and the steering felt so crisp and the vehicle so planted which left us wondering what made this car do so. The obsession of BMW’s 50-50 weight distribution between the front and back had come alive and we experienced this obsession in our own hands. The best handler we have driven so far!

I guess you would have figured it out what we were about to do next, we wanted to experience how a rear wheel drive car lets it tail out when taking a turn aggressively and to our belief it did spin a perfect 180 degree resulting in a wide grin on our faces and of course the salesman too. All this having shut off the Traction Control option.

We then hit the nearest expressway to see how fast this ‘Angry Young Woman’ can go and soon we were comfortably doing 170 kmph at which point the salesman reminded us about the sport mode, hands grabbed the gear lever to sport mode and foot stretched a bit more and speedo hit 215 kmph and even at that speed it felt so confident, we were informed that eventually it will do about 230 kmph on Indian Roads.

I am sure many of would remember your first love, your first date and your first kiss. This to us was something beyond. This date with the 3 would never be forgotten till we meet ‘An Angrier young   woman’!

On our way back we started inspecting other elements apart from the drive, we noticed that the rear seat is actually bit cramped for space, the legroom and knee room isn’t great especially for a car costing upwards of 3 million rupees and the rear seats aren’t too supportive either and then comes a huge hump in the middle making it literally impossible for the third person to sit at the rear, courtesy the transmission tunnel for the rear wheel drive system, so practically it’s a 4 seater and not a 5 seater. But who cares as long as you have you have the wheel on one hand and your love on the other!

Watch out for the BMW 3 video here - http://www.youtube.com/motorkind