Features and Travel

Acko has brought out its second edition of Theft Report ‘Theft & the City 2024’ that reveals a 2X spike in vehicle thefts in India between 2022 - 2023, with Delhi continuing to top the charts.

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.

TVS Motor Company (TVSM has announced its campaign, ‘Protect Little Riders’ as a part of TVSRide4Safety initiative. This one of a kind initiative by TVSM aims to spread awareness on safety of children on two-wheeler...

Royal Enfield has announced the launch of the Explorer V4 Riding Jacket - the epitome of innovation and functionality, combining style with safety to meet the demanding needs of riders and just in time for the begin...

SKF India, country’s leading bearings manufacturer announced the unveiling of the first permanent sculpture at its Pune factory commissioned to commemorate its 100th anniversary milestone in India.

FlixBus, a global travel-tech leader offering the world’s largest bus network across 42 countries, has announced its arrival in India. In the second biggest bus market in the world, the company promises to revolutio...

After an intense week-long battle among some of India’s best off-roaders, Goan driver Cedrick Jordan DaSilva (42) and co-driver Mackwin Dias (38) have been declared the Rainforest Challenge India 2023 Champions. The...

The countdown has begun for the winners of The Rainforest Challenge (RFC) India 2023 to be announced. At the end of the Twilight Zone of the ninth edition of India’s toughest and biggest off-road motorsport event, G...

Four days into the competition and the fight seems to be getting fiercer at the ninth edition of India’s toughest and biggest off-road motorsport event

As the date for the announcement of The Rainforest Challenge India 2023 Champions gets closer, the competitors’ battle to outdo each other on the scoreboard is getting more and more intense. However, the top five pe...

Renault India Private Limited (RIPL) has launched its campaign, "Renault Experience Days." This innovative and immersive initiative promises to redefine the way Indians experience and engage with the brand.

As per the provisional results declared at the end of Day 2 of The Rainforest Challenge (RFC) India 2023, Dr Mohammed Fahed VP and co-driver Rajeev Lal from Kerala have climbed up two spots on the ranking board to c...

The first competition day of the ninth edition of India’s biggest and toughest off-road motorsport event, The Rainforest Challenge (RFC) India, was full of intense action amidst nonstop rain.

India’s biggest and toughest off-road motorsport event, the Rainforest Challenge (RFC) India is back with some much-awaited adrenalin-filled off-road action. Organized by Delhi-based Cougar Motorsport, the 9th editi...

MSL (Mobility Solutions Limited), a part of JCBL Group, has bagged a contract worth Rs. 100 crore with Indian railways for delivering and installing several essential components for the Vande Bharat Express.

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 ...

Hyundai Motor India showcased the ultimate science of human engineering and presented the manufacturing origins of the all-new Hyundai Verna at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chennai.

Jaguar Land Rover India has introduced specially curated travel experiences, Defender Journeys, in India. This is a self-drive, multi-day, adventure programme, in Defender vehicles, that will include many aspiration...

After a week-long battle among 27 of India’s best off-roaders, Satish Kumar (36) and co-driver Chethan Chengappa (39) from Karnataka have emerged as the overall champions of The Rainforest Challenge (RFC) India 2022...

In a nail-biting competition with a fierce fight going on for the top spot, Satish Kumar and co-driver Chethan Chengappa from Karnataka have grabbed the first spot on Day 4 of the Rainforest Challenge (RFC) India 20...

The battle is getting intense day by day with competitors trying hard to outdo each other on the scoreboard of The Rainforest Challenge (RFC) India 2022 that is currently being held in Goa.

As per the Provisional Results declared at the end of Day 2 of The Rainforest Challenge (RFC) India 2022, Dr Mohammed Fahed VP and co-driver Rajeev Lal from Kerala continue their winning spree and are placed at the ...

The clash of the titans has begun and the first day of the eighth edition of India’s biggest and toughest off-road motorsport event, The Rainforest Challenge (RFC) India 2022, was full of surprises, intense action a...

Leading tyre manufacturer Apollo Tyres has partnered with Cougar Motorsport to promote offroad motorsport in the country. The company has come on board as an Associate Sponsor for the 8th edition of The Rainforest C...

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...

Cougar Motorsport, the organisers of The Rainforest Challenge India, has announced Manipal Hospital Goa as the Medical Partner for the 2022 edition of the country’s biggest and toughest off-road motorsport competiti...

Cougar Motorsport is back with the most awaited off-road motorsport battle on Indian soil! Season 8 of The Rainforest Challenge (RFC) India is going to be held in Goa from July 23 to 30, 2022.

Have you always dreamt of driving through the Eastern Himalayan State of Sikkim in your prized Audi or Mercedes to take a look at the beautiful Kanchenjunga range up close? Here is your chance to make that dream com...

Tata Motors has introduced ‘Anubhav,’ showroom on wheels, a door step car buying experience for the rural customers. In line with its rural marketing strategy, this initiative will help increase reach in tehsils and...

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...

Big Boy Toyz, a leading pre-owned luxury car company, has become the first automobile organisation in India to venture into the online auctioning of vintage and classic cars in the country. This new business venture...

Siddharth Chaturvedi owned Boys and Machines, a premier dealership specialising in pre-owned luxury cars, is aiming to clock revenues of Rs. 60-65 crore by the end of the fiscal year in March 2022 and also plans to...

Growing numbers of vehicles on roads mean an even greater demand for number plates. To be precise, every vehicle requires a pair of number plates. The use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) for vehicle ent...

After some week-long grueling off-roading action in the interiors of Goa, Kabir Waraich and co-driver Dushyant Khosla of Gerrari Offroaders Chandigarh have clinched the coveted Overall Champions Trophy at the Rainfo...

Now this is a technology in a car that a lot of Indian would surely look forward to and appreciate big time. Yes, it is the technology that detects pot holes or speed bumps and Mercedes-Benz has just incorporated th...

Honda Motor Co has announced the establishment of Ashirase, Inc., the first business venture to originate from Ignition, Honda’s new business creation program. Ashirase, Inc. is currently developing an in-shoe navig...

Force Motors, an Abhay Firodia-controlled company is the manufacturer of fully factory built ambulance range and it also complies with the National Ambulance Code.

'Sacred groves of Kerala: Down from 10,000 to 1,200', the headline of an article snapped my mind to attention. I researched the topic when the Instagram post 'Sacred grove conservation and tracing theyyam, the senti...

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...

A bespoke wall box designed by Pininfarina SpA and a new public-charging partnership will ensure owners of the Battista pure-electric hypercar are able to enjoy effortless charging at home and on the move.

Google India and Kantar have released the findings of the ‘Auto Gear Shift India 2020’ report that captures the digital influence on Indian automobile buyers and the opportunities for the industries.

One can safeguard their vehicles with all kinds of mechanical locks from steering wheel locks, tyre locks, gear locks and many more ways and means. The vehicle market is also flooded with all kinds of remote locks a...

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 ...

You have heard of them as water purifiers. Yes, who can forget the face of yesteryear Bollywood star Hema Malini endorsing Kent RO systems. The company has now come out with Kent CamEye, a next-gen car camera. KENT ...

I recently got to know that I would get to go on a road trip but not for the purpose of reviewing a vehicle. The destination was Morni Hills which branches out from the Shivalik Mountain range, it was the journey I ...

Swachh Bharat has a got a friend in Japan. Or should we say Maruti Suzuki? Swachh, which means ‘clean’ in Hindi language, has just got the right boost from a Japanese word ‘Mottainai’ which means “Do not Waste”. In...

After a week-long grueling off-roading action, last moment surprises and unprecedented ups and downs on the leader board, veteran rallyist Jagat Nanjappa and co-driver Chetan Changappa of Coorg’s Team V5 Offroaders ...

Isuzu Motors India has joined hands with Cougar Motorsport Pvt. Ltd. to promote the spirit of adventure by sponsoring the 2018 edition of RFC India. This is the 5th edition of India’s toughest international off-road...

Nissan India introduced the more advanced and intelligent version of NissanConnect - an integrated information and communication platform. NissanConnect, that embodies Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision, now comes w...

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...

When you hear the name Porsche the first thought that crosses your mind would probably be a cute looking red coloured roadster with an exhaust note that terrifies other motorists. Well you are not too far from the t...

Maruti Suzuki’s exclusive Nexa outlets which came into being two years ago is now set to take the car service experience to a new level. Customers can look forward to plush workshops that carry forward Nexa’s design...

Motown India conducted a simple yet decisive test to check the strength of some local helmets vis-a-vis the branded Indian ones. Three branded affordable new helmets from leading and popular Indian brands Steelbird,...

For once the little boy inside me took over as I stood there giggling like a lad out to play a prank on people. There was no one inside the beautifully designed BMW 730Ld M Sport that stood in the middle of a desert...

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...

We set out in two Maruti Suzuki Gypsy vehicles (considered one of the best navigators in such off road terrains) and a 4x4 Ford Endeavour. Our first stop was lunch at the iconic Pal Dhaba in Chandigarh.

Triumph’s beautiful new Bonneville Bobber was unveiled on the night of October 19, 2016 at an exclusive, star-studded event in London. Launched at The Printworks venue in Canada Water, hundreds of journalists, speci...

Mahindra Two Wheelers successfully concluded the first ever Mahindra Mojo – ‘Mountain Trail’ which was flagged off on July 24, 2016 from Delhi and concluded on August 7, 2016 in Chandigarh.

The Triumph Infor Rocket Streamliner has become the world’s fastest ever Triumph by achieving a speed of 274.2 mph (441.28 kmph approx.) at the Bonneville Salt Flats on 8 August, 2016. Piloted by TT legend Guy Marti...

DC design, a company specialising in remodeling cars in India, launched their exclusive store at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport. With this unveiling, the showroom at CSIA will become the only DC desi...

Triumph Motorcycles, the iconic British motorcycle brand, has confirmed that it will return to the legendary salt flats of Bonneville, USA, in August 2016 to break the motorcycle world land speed record. Triumph’s a...

If you are a car enthusiast and find 4X4 and off-road vehicles fascinating, then pack your bags and head towards Goa for a fun weekend from 22nd July to 24th July to attend the launch edition of the India 4X4 Week.

Samsung India Electronics has launched the Samsung Galaxy J3 featuring the S bike mode, an industry-first dedicated feature for two-wheeler riders that is designed to enable responsible and tension free riding. The...

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...

Hollywood comedy “Hail, Caesar!” from Oscar winners Joel and Ethan Coen opened the 66th Berlin International Film Festival. The star ensemble around George Clooney and the appearance of Berlinale jury president Mery...

Honda 2Wheelers India pavilion became the centre of attraction at the bi-annual Auto Expo 2016 as it unleashed its FUNtastic Weekend carnival. Brining glamour, fun and vibrancy to Honda 2Wheeler pavilion was Honda’s...

Designed for extensive mobile use, Panasonic’s Toughbook portfolio offers automotive service workers and management a unique and rugged way to get the job done. Ultra-mobile Toughbooks ensure maximum uptime by keepi...

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 ...

Ladakh! The name conjures up visions of snow-capped lofty mountains and equally steep gorges, a royal blue sky spotted with wispy clouds, and icy winds blowing through a barren and brown landscape. Ladakh is probabl...

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...

When the guys at Cougar Motorsport decided to introduce Rainforest Challenge India (RFC) last year (sponsored by Force Motors) in 2014, I really wanted to cover the event, but due to my inexperience covering anythin...

The IAF which has been considering the use of national highways for emergency landing by fighter aircraft finally got a chance to land one of its planes on a road. This capability was demonstrated by IAF on May 21, ...

Just when you thought Bentley only meant uber luxurious cars with great performance, you realise how wrong you can get. For many of us who know no other word besides driving, Bentley is continuing its celebrated col...

Rarely do film stars get the time to drive long distances, even though all of them invariably end up buying some of the most luxurious cars in the world. But for world-renowned actor and aspiring film maker Idris El...

For those covering the automotive beat, the tradition of meeting stills continues, albeit in the cozy confines of the Volvo Lounge at theT3 airport in New Delhi. Volvo Auto India has been generous to several journal...

More than 43 million Americans travelled for Thanksgiving last year and 90 pc of them did so by car. Now with the travel season in the offing, Toyota has come out with a lot of tips to keep your children safe in the...

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) has flagged-off its ‘Longest Drive through Amazing India’ drive with the family sedan Honda Amaze. The journey is being undertaken primarily to celebrate its success in the Indian market...

In India if your car is stolen, it’s virtually difficult to ever get it back. In the US, there is a good possibility of getting it back, albeit a lot of years later! A Chevrolet Corvette owned by George Talley, who...

There is comfort in the new MINI. It’s not about seats and engine performance, it’s about the MINI Connected XL Journey Mate. According to a company statement, this clever new app not only helps the driver with navi...

There is comfort in the new MINI. It’s not about seats and engine performance, it’s about the MINI Connected XL Journey Mate. According to a company statement, this clever new app not only helps the driver with navi...

In a ground-breaking technology move for the automotive industry, Volvo Cars has demonstrated the world’s first delivery of food to the car – a new form of ‘roam delivery’ services. The service, which will be showca...

PSA Peugeot Citroen announces India foray