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Which is the best car insurance company in India?

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There are various insurance companies and policies available. Each company has three basic policies to offer – Third-party liability, Comprehensive and Bumper-to-Bumper . A third-party policy is similar across companies. It only offers financial protection from liabilities caused to another individual, vehicle or property. The price is also fixed by the insurance regulator, IRDAI. The fun starts with Comprehensive and Bumper-to-Bumper car insurance plans. Car Insurance Companies in India Each company offers a mix of coverage as part of their comprehensive car insurance plan. They usually offer three basic coverage: third-party liability, own-damage and personal accident cover for owner driver. However, companies also offer other value added services: Roadside assistance Claims assistance Wider network of garage for cashless repairs Free towing services And then there are the various add-ons. These can be used to customize your car insurance. However, the specific te...

Volkswagen - Test Drive

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The Jetta has been one of the best sedans around - absolutely impressive in both the way it looks and drives. Volkswagen has recently launched the new Jetta, with handful of updates for 2015. Aside from some cosmetic changes to the exterior and cabin, the 2015 Jetta carries over unchanged. What’s New The Jetta has found favour with buyers for its unfussy, no-nonsense styling. In its newest avatar, the Jetta is an even more sanitized version of an already established design. A new grille accentuates the car’s width, while the new bumper with redesigned airdam and foglamps add to the sharper look. The profile of the car remains untouched, save for the good-looking twin-5-spoke alloy wheels on the top trim diesel variant. The rear has a ‘son-of-Audi’ stance owing to the new tail lamp design, bumper and bootlid. Performance, Ride and Handling The 2015 Jetta continues to be offered with the same engines as the model it replaces. The 1.4TSI petrol engine develops 122PS of power...

Obama's Car

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US President Barack Obama's limousine, nicknamed The Beast by Secret Service staff, is the most technologically advanced bulletproof vehicle on earth. It will carry Obama around during his upcoming visit to India. The black Cadillac, weighing three tonnes, can run at a top speed of just 100 kilometres per hour. Driven by an expert CIA agent, it has wheels that carry on even if the tyres are blown off. The armour-plated car is fitted with every conceivable defense mechanism, from super-thick bulletproof glass to tear gas canisters and pump-action shot guns. Valued 185,000 pounds ($300,000), this special car is said to be built in such a way that it can withstand attack from rocket-propelled grenades. There are supplies of Obama's blood on board in case he is shot and needs an emergency transfusion. The car is also equipped with state-of-the-art communication technology so the president can effectively run the US from the rear seat. At the touch of a button, Obama, shielded ...