Features and Travel

Reddy Customs, the trailblazer in automobile modifications, is set to make waves at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 (Hall B-11, Bharat Mandapam, January 17-22) to be held at Pragati Maidan. Featuring a lineup t...

BluSmart, South Asia's largest all-electric ride-hailing service and EV charging infrastructure network, has announced its much-anticipated expansion into Mumbai.

Stryder Cycles, a Tata Group company, has expanded its e-bike range with the launch of the ETB 200, designed for urban commuters seeking convenience and sustainability. Available at an exclusive price of Rs 33,595 w...

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.

8th Road Safety Conference on “Future for Safe Ecosystem through Innovative & Sustainable Solutions” organised by The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM)

Range Rover has announced its official partnership with The Championships, Wimbledon, bringing together for the first time the oldest tennis tournament in the world, and the world’s foremost luxury SUV brand.

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...

The much-anticipated Ampere's new electric scooter – coined 'The Nex Big Thing' from Greaves Electric Mobility Private Limited (GEMPL), the e-mobility business of Greaves Cotton Limited, has achieved two remarkable ...

Mahindra Truck and Bus Division (MTBD), a part of the Mahindra Group, continued its commitment to empowering the daughters of truck drivers through the Mahindra Saarthi Abhiyaan Scholarships, an initiative to make a...

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 ...

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...

Ampere's highly anticipated electric scooter, coined as the Nex Big Thing from Greaves Electric Mobility Private Limited (GEMPL), the e-mobility arm of Greaves Cotton Limited, has embarked on a groundbreaking journe...

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...

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...

The association of Jawa and Yezdi motorcycles with pop culture is a noteworthy aspect of their history and is making a glorious return to pop culture's center-stage in the country

The Indian Air Force recently successfully tested the “Type V Heavy Drop System” from a cargo aircraft. With the help of this system, arms/equipment /ammunition weighing up to 20 ton can be easily transported and dr...

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...

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.

Uber, the global ride sharing app, announced a slew of partnerships to electrify its services in India, teaming up with leading industry players to accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility. As part of the s...

As part of its societal initiatives, Volvo Group has built an advanced mobile community clinic, ‘Wellness on Wheels’ in partnership with Narayana Health to provide free community screening and medical services in ru...

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 ...

Stryder, a Tata enterprise, has expanded its ecommerce portfolio with its newest additions to the bestselling Street Fire range–its latest multi speed variant Street Fire 21 Speed, a variant with double wall alloy ...

Switzerland Tourism has unveiled its new film for its ongoing ‘I need Switzerland’ campaign to promote rail travel and the Grand Train Tour of Switzerland

Another edition of the celebrated and hugely-successful “JK Tyre WIAA Women's Rally to the Valley”, organised by the Western India Automobile Association (WIAA) and presented by JK Tyre, was flagged off, amidst thun...

As India prepares to host the G20 Summit for the first time, the country's business and cultural communities came together to participate in a prelude vintage car drive to showcase the nation's economic growth and c...

AstaGuru an auction house for Indian, contemporary and modern art, is all set to host its next edition of vintage and classic cars auction titled ‘Golden Age Of Motoring’. The auction is scheduled to be held on Marc...

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...

Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global coatings company, has announced its 2023 Global Automotive Colour of the Year – Techno Blue. This is the 9th year the company has featured a trending colour.

Line up on the grid and kick-off that racing adrenaline with India’s first and largest professional go-karting experiential facility- Formula 11 Karting.

Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, has announced the introduction of its new ATH-M50xBT2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, the next generation of the flagship wireless iterat...

Going beyond geographical barriers to reach out to customers ahead of Onam, Kerala’s most celebrated festival, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India launched a first-of-its-kind outdoor campaign ‘Floating showroom in t...

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.

Hyundai Motor Company announced that it will release “Yet To Come (Hyundai version)”with BTS for the ‘Goal of the Century (GOTC)’ FIFA World Cup campaign song.

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...

The new BMW 7 Series and the first-ever BMW X7 are now official choice for all VIP movements at Terminal 4, Delhi International Airport. The high-end BMW cars will now be used by all dignitaries, leading businessmen...

Hero Sprint, a brand of Hero Cycles Ltd., has launched its new range of cycles - Hero Sprint powered by Gemtec inspired by the energy and lifestyle of today’s youth who believe in constant evolution. Designed with ...

One day I got a call from Promit Hazra, a young boy residing in Kolkata. He wanted to be an auto journalist. I tried to dissuade him from joining a profession that makes no sense today. He told me his father is a ca...

Mobility, technology, and the environment are entwined in attaining a sustainable future. The pressing need to curb the excessive consumption of fossil fuels for transportation, which, as reports suggest accounts fo...

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...

Hero Cycles has launched a range of kids’ bicycles. Hero Cycles initially launched the Hero Sprint Jimmy and Hero Sprint Jordan collections, with retrofitted new-design anti-bacterial handle grips to keep the childr...

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...

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...

MG Motor India, in association with The Vadodara Marathon, presented a customised MG Hector to Tokyo Paralympics 2020 silver medal winner Bhavina Patel. India’s first internet-connected SUV, Hector, has been customi...

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 recently launched MG Astor mid-size premium SUV from MG Motor India has come in for a lot of praise from its customers, especially when it comes to its tech-laden features of the vehicle, in particular India’s f...

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...

Nexzu Mobility is transforming the EV experience for customers with their Roadlark e-cycle that offers 100 km mileage and a top speed of 25 km/hr.

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...

Leading bicycle brand Stryder, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata International Limited, has introduced Contino ETB 100 and Voltic 1.7 electric bikes. Contino ETB-100 is available at an introductory price of Rs 37,99...

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...

Procuring diesel in small quantities as low as 20 litres for housing societies, hospitals, malls, banks, construction sites, mobile towers, farmers, educational institutes and small industries in the National Capita...

GoZero Mobility has launched an economically priced electric bicycle model, the Skellig Lite for Rs 19,999. This bicycle is ideal for beginners. The Lite is designed in a way that they are best suited for city rides...

Peugeot has taken the wraps off the new 9X8, its latest-generation Hypercar challenger which is poised to make its competitive debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) in 2022.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

OnePlus has an unenvious job each year when it comes up with its mid-year refresh. The T models have to walk a thin line between offering great functionality and an affordable price point. And this time, with the la...

In an era where a large sized screen is often thought of as a prerequisite in a phone by most people, the Google Pixel 4a presents itself as a breath of fresh air. And it is not just the screen size that’s unusual. ...

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...

Various surveys have suggested that the average ownership of first hand used cars has been dramatically decreasing and has come down to approximately 24-30 months. It is here that Sameer Kalra, a car leasing expert ...

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...

With hygiene and social distancing being the new norms during this covid pandemic season, Home-Mechanic, a provider of doorstep servicing for automobiles in the National Capital Region (NCR), has launched a new ser...

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.

I found a companion in the trusted 4x4 Jeep Compass Limited Plus edition. Jeep is no ordinary brand; it encapsulates the best in driving and comfort. Come rough or smooth, you can trust its firm footing.

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 ...

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...

This year’s Ganesh Chaturthi festival - the pride and joy of Maharashtra was scaled down due to the pandemic and to avoid large crowds. The height of the idol for public pandals was not to exceed four feet and physi...

Automobili Lamborghini and The Italian Sea Group present the worldwide premiere of ‘Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63’, the Tecnomar fleet’s new motor yacht available in a limited edition in reference to Lamborghini’s 196...

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.

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 ...

This Christmas, Nissan will be dashing through the snow with a bright festive Nissan Leaf powered by its own regenerated energy. To bring Christmas cheer while celebrating the power of regenerative energy creation, ...

Future car models from Hyundai and Kia are likely to come with a personal electric scooter that will enable first and last mile connectivity. So will India see such an e scooter with your Hyundai or Kia car? Well, o...

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...

It is not often that we review budget friendly cycles. But this time around we got our hands on the Go Zero Mile. The cycle costs Rs 29,999 and is one of the first products in India by the British cycle makers GoZer...

GoZero Mobility a company that has apparently a UK based label, has made its way into the Indian market with the launch of two e-cycles – One and Mile for a price of Rs 32,999 and 29,999 respectively. After one year...

Bentley, the world’s leading luxury car maker, and Heinz Mayer a family owned manufacturer of fine jewellery dating back to 1599, have come together to launch Bentley’s first jewellery collection that comprises a ti...

GoZero Mobility, a British electric bike & lifestyle brand headed by an Indian Ankit Kumar has announced its expansion into the Indian market. After one year of design & technology development in Birmingham, United ...

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...

Volvo Buses and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have demonstrated the world’s first 12-metre autonomous electric bus. The Volvo bus will soon begin trials on the NTU campus.

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 ...

NTorq-o-Tron, a TVS NTorq inspired Transformer is a testimony to the scooter’s characteristic style, performance and technology which is likened to the Transformers universe. This creation by Rahul KP – a Bengaluru...

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 ...

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...

The Guangde Proving track was really intimidating. We were not allowed to use our cameras, mobile phones or any other recording devices at the plant. It was as though we were at a top secret facility of SAIC Motor C...

Iconic brand Lego has launched their most awaited products in India at New Delhi. The company unveiled the Lego Harry Potter range, Lego Technic Bugatti Chiron, Lego City Arctic exploration range and robotics powere...