Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury

Volvo selling luxury cars in India

Volvo selling luxury cars in India

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. November 8, 2007.

Volvo has created a new entity in India to sell their top-spec cars in the country. Volvo Car India is opening its sales programme with the Volvo S80 luxury sedan and the Volvo XC90 Sports Utility Vehicle. Both models will be offered with three different engine alternatives: the 4.4 litre petrol V8, the 3.2 litre petrol in-line six-cylinder and the 2.4 litre turbocharged diesel in-line five-cylinder, the D5.

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So I drove a 2008 Accord to Fujeirah

So I drove a 2008 Accord to Fujeirah

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. November 7, 2007.

I was invited to share and pilot a 2008 Honda Accord with another journo on a press drive from Dubai to Fujeirah and back. Considering we didn’t have enough time with the cars other than straightforward driving, I’ll save a full review for when I get one in front of my building. What I can talk about are my first impressions of the 2008 Honda Accord, in both 2.4 and 3.5 trims.

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2007 Ford Focus Hatchback

2007 Ford Focus Hatchback

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. November 5, 2007.

The Good:
– Excellent handling
– Comfortable ride
– Fair safety features		 The Bad:
– Deadbeat engine
– Cabin cuts corners
– Average rear space

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2007 Ford Edge

2007 Ford Edge

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. November 5, 2007.

The Good:
– Interesting styling
– Extremely quiet ride
– Good on-road grip		 The Bad:
– Hard cabin plastics all over
– Car-like headroom in a 4WD
– No low-range gearing

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2007 Chrysler 300C SRT-8

2007 Chrysler 300C SRT-8

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. November 4, 2007.

The Good:
– Immense power
– Great handling
– Expensive looks		 The Bad:
– Somewhat harsh ride
– Midsize cabin in fullsize body
– Economy interior materials

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2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. November 4, 2007.

The Good:
– Strong enough engine
– Quiet ride quality
– Top notch off-roader		 The Bad:
– Cabin fit and finish
– Poor fuel economy
– Big for the streets

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2007 Chevrolet Optra 1.6

2007 Chevrolet Optra 1.6

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. November 4, 2007.

The Good:
– Good interior space
– Comfortable ride
– Value-packed pricing		 The Bad:
– Fit and finish
– Cabin looks cheap
– Barely acceptable power

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2007 Chevrolet Lumina SS

2007 Chevrolet Lumina SS

by Mashfique Hussain Chowdhury. November 4, 2007.

The Good:
– Excellent interior space
– Very comfortable ride
– Tons of V8 power		 The Bad:
– Fit and finish
– V8 fuel economy
– Pricier than before

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