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Hyundai Motor India, in collaboration with Red Bull, announced the successful conclusion of the inaugural Red Bull Urban Downhill Tlang Ruam 2024, India’s first-ever Urban Downhill Mountain Bike (MTB) event.

In a remarkable feat of endurance, durability, and innovation, Greaves Electric Mobility3W (GEM 3W)'s flagship electric 3-wheeler passenger vehicle, Greaves Eltra City, has successfully set the record for the longes...

Hyundai Motor India Limited has launched Hyundai Soirée, an exclusive customer engagement initiative tailored especially for customers of the all-electric Hyundai Ioniq 5. Crafted to celebrate the remarkable success...

Ampere's new electric scooter, coined 'The Nex Big Thing', has completed its epic journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari (K2K), marking a triumphant milestone for Greaves Electric Mobility Private Limited (GEMPL), the...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer in new energy vehicles (NEVs) and power batteries, initiated a groundbreaking chapter in the maritime transportation of NEVs with the inaugural voyage of its first dedicated rol...

Hyundai Motor India announced collaboration with Red Bull for the inaugural Red Bull Urban Downhill. Red Bull Urban downhill is a high speed mountain biking event wherein athletes engage in a downhill adventure cour...

Jeep having pioneered the concept of ‘Trails’ for automobile enthusiasts for over five decades, continues its legacy in India.

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) has launched ‘Samarth’ initiative for the awareness and enablement of people with disabilities in India. The initiative is aligned with Hyundai’s global vision of ‘Progress for Humani...

Uber has announced the launch of ‘Group Rides’ in India, a new feature that allows sharing of rides with up to three friends when headed to a common destination. Group rides offer riders the option to save up to 30%...

Royal Enfield, the global leader in the mid-size (250-750cc) motorcycle segment, announced the launch of the Streetwind Eco Riding Jacket - the first ever sustainable riding jacket, setting a new benchmark in the ri...

Commemorating its inception on ‘World Earth Day’, Lexus India culminated the Nature Electrified Design Contest to its fruition. Unveiling the winning entry, Lexus India took the wraps off the winning design livery t...

R for Rabbit, one of India’s leading baby product brand, has announced its association with Jeep India launching its Social campaign #ChildSafetyMatters to address child safety during road travel.

Firefox Bikes, India’s leading premium bicycle brand, has introduced the Tremor X Series for adventure enthusiasts, designed to cater to various terrains and the Avalon model specifically designed for women bikers.

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.

Ceat Limited, a leading tyre manufacturer, has announced the launch of "Ceat Enduro Tracks," an exclusive and pioneering enduro training programme set to revolutionise off-road riding in India. This ground-breaking ...

MG Motor India onboarded candidates for the 4th edition of ‘Drive Her Back’; an initiative aimed to empower women to re-establish their careers after a break.

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 Group announced that it has started building an initial development model of a lunar exploration mobility rover in tandem with aerospace partners.

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.

Queens Drive Club (QDC), India’s first and only women’s supercar club hosted its 3rd drive on February 19, 2023. To uplift, motivate and break the stereotype associated with women, Ms Ritika Jatin Ahuja, Founder of...

Queens Drive Club (QDC), India’s first and only women’s supercar club is hosting its 3rd Drive on February 19, 2023 preluding International Women's Day. To uplift, motivate and break the stereotype associated with...

As per Global Market Insights report, the market size of Off-Road Vehicles (ORV) surpassed USD 15 billion in 2020 and is anticipated to grow at 7% CAGR between 2021 and 2027. This also means that the demand for spec...

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...

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.

TVS Apache, the premium motorcycle brand from TVS Motor Company has flagged off the 2022 edition of TVS AOG Ride to Spiti Valley. The 13-day marquee ride will conclude on July 31, 2022 in Chandigarh.

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...

Flying cabs without a pilot are one answer to the traffic chaos in congested cities. According to experts, a tough competition is about to become a reality in this market. The reason is that it is not only risk-taki...

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.

The pre-owned luxury car segment is gaining immense popularity in recent years. The increase in disposable income has been a major factor in exercising the liberty to explore the niche segment previously dominated b...

Belgian rider and bike enthusiast Thierry Sarasyn has broken on June 20th the world touring record, passing through an incredible 13 countries in just 19 hours and 43 minutes. He was helped on the way to beating th...

Expanding the motorcycling culture in the country, Hero MotoCorp - the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters - has launched a new community-riding platform, XClan.

TVS Motor Company has reached a partnership agreement with Petronas, an alliance that will see the progressive energy company become the title partner of TVS Racing, India’s first factory racing team.

Jeep India's adventurous and go anywhere, do anything spirit has earned the Jeep Compass Trailhawk the honour of becoming the first Indian SUV to cross the Great Indian Desert in one go.

Chartered Speed, one of India’s leading surface mobility company has announced the launch of luxurious caravan services in Ahmedabad – ‘Vahn’.

Tadpole Projects, a pioneer in retrofitting ICE vehicles, incubated in the Innovation Labs of IITs, has converted a Mercedes-Benz C-180 ( C-Class). The achievement is in sync with the brand's long-term vision that r...

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...

Bosch India is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Bosch is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of mobility solutions, industrial technology, consumer goods, and energy and building technology.

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...

Hero MotoSports Team Rally, the motorsports team of Hero MotoCorp, created history on January 4, 2022, as it won Stage 3 of the ongoing Dakar Rally 2022. This is the first-ever stage win at the Dakar – the toughest ...

The Fern Hotels & Resorts, India’s leading environmentally sensitive hotel chain has tied up with Magenta, the fastest growing Indian Charge Point Operator (CPO) company, to install Electric Vehicle Charging Station...

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...

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...

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), the company’s brand, amã Stays & Trails – India’s first branded home stay portfolio, has collaborated with Tata Power – one of India’s largest private sector integrated companies, to in...

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...

The EICMA 2021 (at Fiera Milano Rho, November 23rd through 28th) will see the launch of a new range of golf carts under the historic Italian automotive brand Iso, from the house of Tonino Lamborghini and Kinetic Gre...

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...

The word ‘Racing’ isn’t by any means new to the folks at Royal Enfield. They’ve been building motorcycles since 1901 for God’s sake. Enfield has built wartime motorcycles during the first and second World War. The y...

Every artist needs a canvass to paint on so that he or she can get their creative juices flowing. But when your canvass is a brand new A 200 A-Class Mercedes-Benz, then there’s more to it than an ordinary painting s...

Toutche, an electric bike brand has announced plans to strengthen its R&D and manufacturing in Mysuru, Karnataka. By expanding its resources and with its team working on its Connected Experience (CX) Platform and en...

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...

Lamborghini India concluded its second edition of ‘Lamborghini Day’. This year, Lamborghini Day, also marked a special milestone achievement as the brand delivered 300 cars across India.

Thanks to ReadyAssist and DriveU, your weekend drive in your car to the hills, or beaches or riversides or simply on the highways has got a lot safer. ReadyAssist, one of India’s leading 24x7 roadside assistance sta...

Renault, which is in its 10th year of operations in India, presented the Renault Kiger to the ace weightlifter and Tokyo Olympics 2020 silver medalist Saikhom Mirabai Chanu for her performance on the world stage.

Montra, the high end performance bike brand of TI Cycles of India, has launched their first electric bike specially designed to make the short distance commute comfortable and convenient. The E-bicycle will be offer...

When we talk of monsoons, it’s not always a romantic hand in hand walk under an umbrella. It also means flooding, water logging, pot holes, and many a times a stranded vehicle. There are a plethora of vehicle break...

Ather Energy, India’s first intelligent electric scooter manufacturer, has released its first Impact Report, measuring its overall social, environmental, and economic impact in 2019-2020. Ather Energy has been award...

On June 11, 2021 the Delhi Traffic Police announced a teeny-weeny breather for those who want to drive a little faster in and around the capital city of Delhi. This is the first major overhaul in the city’s speed li...

Automobili Lamborghini in collaboration with the Lego Group has built a life-size replica of the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37, using over 400,000 Lego Technic elements. Following the launch of the 1:8 scale Lego Technic...

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...

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.

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...

'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...

Axalta, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, announced its 2021 Global Automotive Colour of the Year –“ElectroLight.”

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...

Leading car manufacturer in the country, Ford India has released the findings of its annual road safety survey. In its third wave, the Ford Cartesy survey brings forth underlying triggers and barriers to ideal road ...

Goodbye Dubai, hello Hajar! Bugatti test driver and Le Mans winner Andy Wallace made the most of his time following the launch of the new Bugatti in Dubai to take an extended trip to Hatta.

Custom bikes look serious, soulful, funky, outlandish, larger than life, but they all are a brilliant creation by their makers. So is the BMW R18 new “Spirit of Passion” by Kingston Custom.

Here’s a theory. With gaming smartphones, you invariably find top shelf hardware targeted towards enthusiasts. And with that top-shelf hardware comes high levels of performance that can easily be appreciated by not ...

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...

Land Rover’s most capable and durable 4x4 is taking on the ultimate all-terrain challenge with two Defender 110 support vehicles destined for the Dakar Rally 2021. The rally is one of the toughest sporting events in...

Global mobility technology leader Bombardier Transportation recently celebrated the delivery of the 800th Bombardier Movia metro car to India’s Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC). Together in partnership, Delhi...

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.

Mahindra & Mahindra has introduced an all-new range of accessories and merchandise for the All-New Thar. It has been put together keeping in mind the sporty and adventurous lifestyle of Thar owners and fans.

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 ...

Mahindra XUV 300 scores big time in terms of safety in the sub 4 metre compact SUV segment.

Royal Enfield and Levi’s have joined hands to bring out an exclusive collection that includes jeans & jackets made from Cordura denim with high abrasion resistance that is built to last. They are purposefully design...

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.

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...

The Hyundai long-range electric SUV Kona has made it to the prestigious Guinness World Records. Hyundai Kona Electric is first fully Made-in-India electric SUV driven to an altitude of 5,731 meters to Sawula Pass in...

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...

Bespoke Rolls-Royce cars are those that are usually in demand from well heeled people. A Stockholm-based entrepreneur too ordered one and the changes were truly enchanting with the car getting a floral make up. Yes ...

The Hilton Mumbai International Airport in association with Jyotiee Balani and Landmark Cars-Authorised dealership for Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles played host to an exclusive preview of well-known designer Amit...

For the first time perhaps, a fashion show was held in a boat in Kerala’s scenic backwaters in Allapuzha. The houseboat belonging to Lakeland Cruise was decked up to accommodate the models. The fashion show was cond...

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 ...

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...

The JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi Aerocity in association with Jyotiee Balani and AMP Motors - Authorised Retailers for Jaguar Land Rover vehicles serving Delhi NCR and Rajasthan, played host to an exclusive preview o...

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.

Artist Jai ‘Zaiu’ Ranjit painted beautiful illustrations on a brand new Mercedes-Benz recently during a delicious Sunday Brunch in the beautiful environs of Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel.

It was the 8th anniversary issue of Motown India print magazine and we were hard pressed for time. Yet, we had made up our minds to hit the hills bordering Himachal Pradesh in Haryana. Yes, you got it right, we plan...

If you would have ever seen a Lamborghini car at close range, you would have definitely been awed by its carbon fibre construction. You might even have seen a carbon fibre laden Kawasaki Ninja H2R touch 400 kmph. Bu...

JW Marriott New Delhi Aerocity played host to an Art Brunch organised in association with food writer and wine enthusiast Jyotiee Balani on the Sunday of October 28, 2018. Guests were treated to artist Jai ‘Zaiu’ Ra...

It was a laid back Sunday brunch at The St. Regis Mumbai which saw artist Jai ‘Zaiu’ Ranjit painting beautiful illustrations on a Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Organised in association with food writer and wine enthusiast...

Leading two-wheelers manufacturer in India Hero MotoCorp Ltd announced cricket icon and captain of the Indian National Cricket Team Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador. Virat will start his innings with Hero MotoCor...

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has flagged off a unique ‘Quick Response Team on Bikes’ to offer faster on-road assistance for customers’ cars. A first-of-its-kind integrated initiative in India, the Quick Response Team...