BMW have been quick to recognise the SUV market potential and have now targeted the heart of the segment by launching their smallest SUV, the X1. BMW already have the X6, X5 and X3 in the country, which have been received well. The Bavarian auto giant has introduced the X1 in three versions – the sDrive18i, which has a two-litre petrol, 152 PS, 200 Nm mill; the sDrive20d in two variants, a stripped down base and the Exclusive with all the bells and whistles. We got our hands on the latter and bring you this exclusive road test.

The royal Bufori La Joya casts a modern-day spell on a vintage-looking coach. We explore this extraordinary piece of Malaysian craftsmanship. What would exclusivity mean to someone who has enough money to buy, say, 100 Nanos, wants to own something that is probably the only one in the town, looks classically vintage yet runs like a modern-day car? If you ask the Indian market, there isn’t an answer so far. The scenario is set to change, though, with Bufori making an entry soon. Based in Malaysia, Bufori is a brand less heard of in the automotive industry and the founder is responsible for this. Gerry Khouri of Australian origin started building cars in his garage, which later turned into a full-time car manufacturing business. However, he preferred to keep both the production and profile low, keeping in mind the promise of exclusivity and top-notch customisation. Today each car that is manufactured by Bufori takes close to 500 man-hours of hand-crafting and that itself tells us how the company’s philosophy is being put into practice.