Renault Duster or VW Vento

A Body-in-White displaying the types and strengths of material used in the development of Mercedes-Benz cars.

The exhibits piqued the crowd’s curiosity.

Parthiv Shah and Matthias Struck discuss road safety.

Parthiv Shah, VP CAE for Safety, Aero and Thermal, Mercedes-Benz

Matthias Struck explains details about the Body-in-White exhibit to JNTU students.

Chiseled, hard edged and menacing; both Mustangs are stunners.

Owner SB Jatti loves to go on long drives.

It’s a bit too red, but eventually everyone says they like it.

Basic seats don’t have lateral support.

The iconic logo pops up everywhere.

First Mustang had a choice of four engines. But this one has just a three-speed auto ’box.

Rear seats have very little legroom, but are quite useable for short drives.

Badge indicates engine size in inches.

That’s real chrome and metal, no plastic.

Interiors have both modern and retro touches.

The front seats are large enough for even broad frames.

It’s well equipped, but quality is average.

Rear is well bolstered but predictably tight and claustrophobic.

Ford’s big 5.0-litre lump looks just amazing – full of menace and promise all at once.

Cheeky aviation reference is super cool.

Aviation-style toggle switches.

Even the factory it’s made in is famous.

Stylish and interlocked blocks with uniform contact for better fuel efficiency.

Functionalised polymer-based tread compound for better fuel economy and grip.