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Piaggio Fast Forward (PFF), the Boston-based subsidiary of the Piaggio Group active in robotics and mobility for the future, has presented kilo, a revolutionary robot featuring smart following technology.

Frost & Sullivan, India’s top growth advisory company, has revealed in its latest Total Cost of Ownership Benchmark analysis that Kia’s best-selling innovations - Seltos and Carens offer segments' lowest maintenance...

Tyre maker Apollo Tyres provided an experiential drive to the fleet owners, business partners and media, at the specially curated track at the Natrax facility in Indore, to showcase its technological prowess, especi...

Recyclekaro, one of the leading e-waste and lithium-ion battery recycling companies in India, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), India's foremost nuclear ...

Hero MotoSports Team Rally, the motorsport team of Hero MotoCorp, created history by becoming the first ever Indian manufacturer team to finish on the podium of the legendary Dakar Rally.

Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, commemorates two decades nurturing energy conservation in India with the launch of its "Innovation on Wheels" solutions demonstration initiative, whi...

With a global relevance and perceived as a lifestyle icon, the brand Vespa has been valued at more than one billion euros (1,079 million or Rs 9775 crore) with a 19% growth in value, compared to the previous valuat...

A recently released report by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has revealed alarming statistics regarding road accidents in 2022, with over 50,000 individuals losing their lives in bike accidents ...

BenQ, a leading provider of advanced display technology solutions has launched the ScreenBar Halo, the ultimate desk companion that revolutionises your workspace lighting, delivering a new era of clarity and comfort...

BLive, India's fastest-growing multi-brand EV platform, has launched Astra - a brand-new e-cycle by Reliance. The product will be available through both offline and online channels of BLive. Astra is a premium quali...

udChalo, a leading consumer tech firm, launched a path breaking electric bicycle named "VirBike".

Adding another feather to the road safety initiative, Rapido – India’s leading auto-tech aggregator – is introducing a nationwide safety campaign, #RapidoSafetyFirst. The campaign aims to raise awareness about road ...

India’s first integrated emergency response provider Medulance created history on television when it was offered a whopping Rs 5 crore for 5% equity on the Shark Tank India Season 2 that aired on Sony Entertainment ...

The 10th edition of the 21 Gun Salute Concours d'Elegance 2023, a spectacular show of vintage and classic cars, culminated in Vadodara in the state of Gujarat with prizes given to the best beauties along with a gra...

Ever heard of mass leave? That’s exactly the situation at the Auto Expo-The Motor Show 2023 that is happening after three years in India. The biennial show got cancelled in 2022 because of the Covid pandemic. The sh...

The tenth edition of 21 Gun Salute Concours d'Elegance is greeting the new year by showcasing vintage and classic, rare and magnificent automobiles of the past with 3 days of motoring extravaganza i.e., from 6th to ...

Emergency Medical Response Service Provider Medulance Healthcare has launched a 5G- Smart connected ambulance in association with Reliance Jio, the country’s biggest telecom operator.

Hero Lectro, the e-cycle brand of Hero Cycles Ltd., announced the launch of four brand new variants of their existing C and F series line-ups - C1, C5x and F1, priced between Rs 32,999 and Rs 38,999. Designed for a ...

After a spectacular first season last year at the JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship, Royal Enfield is ready to once again set the track on fire as it returns for Season 2.

The Government of India intends to have EV sales penetration of 30 per cent for private cars, 70 per cent for commercial vehicles and 80 per cent for two and three-wheelers by 2030 as there is an immediate need to d...

Why buy an electric car? Many people have already answered this question for themselves: as a contribution to climate protection, because of government subsidies, lower running costs and modern technology. But there...

BMW Motorrad has announced the first-ever BMW G 310 R Rider Academy in India. The Rider Academy will offer BMW G 310 R riders curated training sessions to hone their riding skills under expert guidance.

Mahindra and Mahindra has signed a collaboration agreement with Campervan Factory Pvt. Ltd. – a research-based, IIT Madras-incubated caravan manufacturing company – to launch budget-friendly luxury campers in India...

Every year, a large number of traffic incidents and crashes occur worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1.3 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes. Ther...

Money spent on infrastructure, in essence, means money spent on everybody’s welfare. And if that infrastructure spending includes investments in charging outlets for electric vehicles, it augers well for the country...

Audi intends to use the high-voltage battery ,located centrally in the drive and literally in the middle of the Audi RS Q e-tron, to set the next milestone in the world’s toughest rally and prove “Vorsprung durch Te...

Ninteen-year-old mechatronics technician Amaan Shaikh from Pune, Maharashtra bagged top honours for India at the 21st edition of the Volkswagen Group’s Best Apprentice Award 2021.

The new Mercedes-AMG pushchair (prams) collection in cooperation with German family-owned company Hartan based in Gestungshausen in Franconia, the Avantgarde and Performance models firstly impresses thanks to its un...

On a mission to accomplish its overarching goal of developing zero-emission zones in the city, MG Motor India inaugurated the first residential community charger in Gurugram with chargers installed at The WorldSpa c...

To commemorate 120 years of building the pure motorcycling culture, Royal Enfield will mark 2021 with an ambitious attempt to push the boundaries of motorcycling possibilities. The company will undertake a motorcycl...

The Jaguar XF will demonstrate its performance and driving dynamics in a thrilling chase sequence in the new James Bond film No Time To Die in cinemas on September 30 2021.

After setting the country side on fire with its adventure motorcycles and an equally adventurous spirit, motorcycle major Royal Enfield is now planning to set the tracks on fire in India. The company announced the d...

Luxury Ride, a pre-owned luxury cars brand has announced the launch of its first multi-brand showroom in Gurugram. Spread across 5,000 sq. feet, the new multi-brand car showroom is located at one of the high-end loc...

Automobili Lamborghini has renewed its partnership with Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport for the seventh time, delivering a new follow-me car, a Huracán Evo, which will guide arriving and departing aircraft to and ...

In celebration of twenty successful years of modern MINI production, HRH The Prince of Wales visited the home of the brand at MINI Plant Oxford , to meet the people behind the cars and to get an insight into the man...

We have all heard of Mt Everest. Climbing the Everest requires considerable amount of stamina and will power. But if a vehicle has to successfully ‘Everest’, it requires robust technology, besides good driving skill...

Thus, when we got our hands on the Volkswagen T-Roc SUV, we could not think of any other destination but the mountains. Manali and Rohtang Pass came to our mind, as the car was to be picked up from Delhi.

In April 2021 Piaggio’s iconic scooter Vespa completes 75 years of existence. Much before Vespa officially started being manufactured at the Baramati factory in the district of Pune in the western Indian state of M...

The poor in India are in any way leading a life of misery and hopelessness but if anyone among them were to die in a road accident, the misery for the affected family would only increase in magnitude. A road crash m...

Comfort is an inherent part of everyday life and the same has been revealed in a new research commissioned by Citroën India on where and how Indians seek comfort. Citroën India’s ‘Comfortology’ research revealed som...

In the midst of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, panic and restrictions, the Transport Department of Delhi, in a public noticed issued on September 22, 2020, warned owners of new and old vehicles registered in NCT ...

The story of Indian auto journalism today, especially auto magazines is one of disarray and hopelessness. While the automotive print media as well as television media has seen its fortunes nose dive with the increas...

Now whether you were a blogger, a vlogger or a journalist working with an established media outlet, the grim fact is that you better be a smart “Influencer”. Because that is what an OEM likes.

The Indian government’s discreet call to boycott Chinese goods is a far more serious call than the young boy walking away with his bat. The US too is not far behind in this almost juvenile act.

Campervan Camps and Holidays India Pvt Ltd, a Bengaluru based start-up, has introduced India’s first commercially approved premium Motorhome, LuxeCamper, and offers vacation on wheels to exotic destinations in the c...

It was the Leg 2 of the 13th edition of the Mahindra BAJA SAEINDIA 2020 organised at the Chitkara University Grounds on the Chandigarh-Patiala National Highway in Punjab.

The 21 Gun Salute Heritage Cultural Trust is all set to take you back in the bygone era with its 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally & Concours d'Elegance that displays rich automotive heritage and pays tr...

With an exact 712 stitches per diamond, Bentley’s striking Diamond-in-Diamond Quilting pattern for the interiors of the new Continental GT and Continental GT Convertible models is now ordered by three-quarters of al...

Pune based Polarity is set to unveil six electric Smart Bikes in Mumbai this month. These will be the first-of-their-kind road-legal EVs with pedal assistance. The brand has released teaser images of its bikes, reve...

Calamus One, a new generation electric bike will be making its global launch on July 16, 2019 on Kickstarter, according to Nilesh Bothra, co-founder & CEO of Calamus, Mumbai. Huzaifa Hararwala is the co-founder & C...

Royal Enfield, part of Eicher Motors, unveiled the all new BAAK Motocyclette build and ‘Nought Tea GT along with five other custom motorcycles at the eighth edition of Wheels and Waves 2019 held in Biarritz in Franc...

Strengthening Delhi Government’s commitment to the cause of road safety in the city, Minister of Transport, Delhi Government, Kailash Gahlot inaugurated Delhi’s first Fully Automated Driving Test Centre(ADTC) at the...

Trek Bicycle has launched four new road-bikes –2019 Domane AL 2, AL 3, AL 4 & AL5 targeting beginners and avid cyclists who are into endurance cycling. The all new Domane AL series features a lightweight Alpha Alumi...

Trek Bicycle has launched two new performance road-bikes - Émonda ALR 4 & ALR 5 targeting pro-cyclists and enthusiasts in India. The all new Émonda ALR with its exceptional ride characteristics at a great value with...

We detail some of the important facts from a recent Rear Seat Belt Usage and Child Road Safety in India study to ponder over some worrying trends and ways to counter them.

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways will organise a motor rally to commemorate 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary. The rally will travel through places historically associated with Gandhiji, both ...

Globally, Jaguar has dog owners covered this Christmas with the launch of its all-new pet products. Designed for comfort and convenience, the bespoke accessories are the perfect present for four-legged friends this ...

What do you get if you want to go off-roading on four wheels? You get an SUV. What do you do when you want to do the same on two wheels? You get an adventure motorcycle. But what if you want to go on the beaten path...

Trek Bicycle has launched the latest generation of its ground-breaking aerodynamic race bike, Madone. Renowned for its ability to balance aerodynamics with ride quality, the new Madone has been updated with key tech...

Polaris India has opened its off-road adventure track (Polaris Experience Zone) in Punjab. This is the first PEZ in the state of Punjab which was inaugurated by Vijay Sampla, Cabinet Minister and Pankaj Dubey, MD & ...

Bentley is introducing capacitive fingerprint sensor technology with a secure stowage unit in the Bentayga model. Developed by Bentley’s personal commissioning division, Mulliner, the fingerprint sensor technology ...

The 8th edition of The 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally & Concours Show 2018 witnessed over 125 vintage cars and 35 vintage two wheelers representing the most beautiful creations in the history of the a...

The 14th edition of the biennial Auto Expo 2018 will again see auto component manufacturers and automobile manufacturers hosting their respective shows in two different venues. While the Components show will be held...

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) recently concluded its first edition of the ‘India Myanmar Thailand’ Expedition held under the Mahindra Adventure umbrella brand in Guwahati. The 20 vehicles that formed the Mahindra ...

Bikers from across the country rode into Vagator, Goa for the two-day (Nov 24 & 25 , 2017) 5th edition of the India Bike Week to celebrate their passion for moto-culture. Organised by Orangefish Entertainment Privat...

The Tiger Training Academy is, incidentally, a special initiative by Triumph to train the Triumph Tiger owners on riding safely both on and off road conditions. The course in Aamby Valley was a pure off-road experie...

Volvo Cars today declares an end to a problem faced daily by drivers around the globe: a lack of suitable and functional storage space inside their car. With its innovative approach inside the new XC40 which is set ...

Generally it is perceived that cars are bought on the basis of their colour, shape, brand and design. That may be right but many buy a car based on its smell too. In fact, smell is the most sensitive and powerful of...

Royal Enfield unveiled two new custom builds at the fifth edition of the Wheels and Waves festival, Europe's landmark surfing and motorcycling event held in June 2017 in Biarritz, France.

In 2013, Rolls-Royce was approached by one of its most valued customers with a very particular request. A connoisseur and collector of distinctive, one-off items including super-yachts and private aircraft, this gen...

Polaris had a moment of pride on May 3, 2017 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Kedarnath temple was transported in the Polaris Ranger 6X6. The Prime Minister travelled in a Polaris Ranger 6X6 800 EFI. Polaris...

Are steel and aluminium no more in vogue? Maybe yes, if you are aware of the fact that Godrej & Boyce, the holding company of the Godrej Group, has launched Bambusa, its premium range of bicycles built from bamboo....

Even though safety belts in cars are meant to protect your life in case of an accident, a majority of Delhi-ites are not convinced of the fact that wearing a safety belt while travelling in a car can actually save y...

The Indian government’s Department of Posts has for the first time in its history issued stamps on different modes of transport. These stamps showcase the history of gradual progression in the modes of transportatio...

When I got my hands on this book ‘THE MAN BEHIND THE WHEEL: HOW ONKAR S KANWAR CREATED A GLOBAL GIANT’ authored by Tim Bouquet, I could not help being nostalgic. I felt as though I was very close to almost all the m...

The lawns of India Gate in New Delhi came alive with flowers of a different kind in full bloom ---heritage cars and bikes of yore---- as the 21 Gun Salute Vintage Car Rally & Concours Show got underway. This is the ...

Sonia Jain, a leading biker in the country, has registered her name in the Limca Book of Records along with India Book of Records (IBR) for the year 2017 for riding 100 different models of motorcycles, the highest n...

Up in the mountains of Bhutan, there comes a time, ever so frequently, when heavy mist comes rolling in and blocks everything from view. So Akielie and I pull over under an overhanging rock, take off our helmets, g...

The JW Marriott in association with Jyotiee Balani and Luxury Partner Audi Pune played host to an exclusive fashion evening where the Trapezoid Collection was showcased by Schulen Fernandes for Wendell Rodricks on S...

Every August classic car fans from around the world converge on Pebble Beach in California for a very special beauty contest. This gathering of magnificent classic cars is the perfect place to premiere the exclusive...

Senior officials of Maruti Suzuki India Limited along with Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, and Shipping released a coffee table book titled “The Golden Quadrilateral”, India’s first modern ...

There are several motorcycle stunt championships across the globe, but none of major significance yet in India. Energy drink Red Bull brought two-time European stunt champion and Red Bull athlete Aras Gibieza to Ind...

Porsche India has partnered with the organisation ‘Women Beyond Boundaries’ (WBB) on a 20-day expedition across the Himalayas. Nidhi Tiwari, founder of the organisation, will showcase women’s empowerment through mob...

A new level of luxury is launched in the Middle East with the introduction of the latest Bentley Suite at The St. Regis Dubai in Al Habtoor City. The ultimate statement of luxury beyond compare, the suite reflects t...

Just days after the official sales launch of the new BMW M2 Coupe, BMW is presenting a tribute to the BMW M family’s compact high-performance sports car: the BMW Cruise M Bike Limited Edition. A core stylistic eleme...

Back in 1959, MINI offered a clever solution to one of the most relevant problems of that time, by offering urban mobility at an affordable price. The solution took the form of a vehicle that combined high functiona...

The new Jaguar F-Type SVR, the fastest series production Jaguar vehicle ever, has been put through its first high speed test drive with Hollywood actress Michelle Rodriguez at the wheel. On a closed highway in the N...

Porsche’s rich world consists of some iconic models like the 911, Boxter, Cayman, 918 Spyder, Macan, Panamera and the Cayenne. It’s a common perception that these cars are best taken on a race track and made to scre...

Automobile major Toyota is working to develop a wearable device for the blind and visually impaired that will help them do more with greater freedom, independence and confidence. Called Project Blaid, it reflects th...

An extraordinary short film by Oscar-winner Joachim Back marks the launch of the new MINI Convertible. MINI has launched the third phase of the new MINI Convertible campaign with the release of the short film “This ...

Vintage beauties included the likes of Maybach SW 38 1937, Horch 780 Cabriolet, 1959, Lister Costin Jaguar, 1933 Jaguar SS1 Coupe, Jaguar XK 120, Mercedes 630 Murphy, Rolls Royce – Silver Ghost and many more saloons...

When Italy’s manufacturer of super sports cars of the finest kind, invited us for a drive at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Nodia, we almost had a revolt in our office. Everybody wanted to drive the car ...

Ducati Scrambler and Italia Independent have presented their new creations in Miami, USA during the week of the prestigious contemporary art exhibition “Art Basel”. The two brands launched a new limited edition Duca...

There are several ways to pamper one self. From slipping into a bath tub full of warm fragrant water to having cold towel rubs, there are also things one can do like eating a hearty meal and opening the bubbly… Ther...

Gurgaon became the seventh city to host the 18 city tour of BMW Experience Tour 2015. Despite the extreme heat with the onset of summer, Gurgaon sizzled with the great experience that BMW had to offer to people who ...

The launch of the new Infinite fragrance from Bentley signals an exciting addition to the men’s collection. This new fragrance that goes by the name of Infinite embodies a desire for genuine freedom and individualit...

The way cars are manufactured has only changed in the last few decades. In the days of yore, there was nothing called automation and everything was virtually done by men working along assembly lines. Land Rover, now...

Recently the Gujarat police was presented with a couple of Harleys. A Street 750 and Superlow 883 from Harley Davidson were presented to the police in Gujarat not to solve crime quickly, obviously, but to escort VIP...

In a matter of few days the three-door as well the five-door MINI car from BMW will be unveiled in Mumbai, India. But MINI is also in the news as it has along with Danish furniture maker Republic of Fritz Hansen pre...

I woke up to a dreamy Wednesday morning. Grabbing my bags, I rushed to the airport to catch my flight. We were heading to Punjab, the land of five rivers, known for its food, culture and the bravado of its people. P...