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.
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has launched ‘Rock N Road SUV Experiences’ – a range of experiential and competitive drive events, designed to revolutionise the Maruti Suzuki SUV ownership experience.
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...
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
When two icons share a screen, the movie has all the makings of a blockbuster. In one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year “Jawan”, Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan is seen riding another motorcycle icon –...
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...
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...
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 ...
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.
The fastest Indian rider and a nine-time Indian National champion, Hemanth Muddappa of Mantra Racing will be eager to add more National titles under his belt, as he begins campaign in the 2022 season of the MMSC FMS...
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.
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 Range Rover Sport has made its global premiere with a dramatic world-first climb up a flooded dam spillway in Iceland.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
Leading car manufacturer in India, Maruti Suzuki has completed a housing township of affordable modern eco-friendly houses for its employees in Dharuhera. The company has handed over the first batch of houses to its...
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...
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...
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...
JCB’s Fastrac from UK based company has stormed into the record books after being crowned the world’s fastest tractor with a speed of 135.191 mph. The Fastrac - designed and built by a team of young engineers in Sta...
MG (Morris Garages) Motor India will have British actor Benedict Cumberbatch as the face and ambassador for their upcoming electric car MG ZS EV in India. The MG ZS EV is slated to be unveiled in India in December 2...
Hero Cycles has collaborated with Japan's Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd to launch Lectro EHX20 - the first centre motor e-cycle for the Indian market. The e-cycle powered by Yamaha is an addition to Hero Cycles' popular e-c...
Bentley Motors’ historic site in Crewe is already famous for producing the models that have carried its “flying B” emblem on the bonnet for one hundred years, but thanks to a new biodiversity initiative, the company...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
MG (Morris Garages) India, a company with pure British genes and now part of the mammoth automotive giant of China, SAIC has announced its association with British actor Benedict Cumberbatch as its brand ambassador....
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...
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.
Another year is over and a new one has just begun. Just like the years gone by, 2018 also saw us getting behind the wheel of many vehicles. Some of them were exciting and some a bit disappointing. Hence we decided t...
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...
Both are iconic, the new Hyundai Santro which has been around for 20 years and Bollywood badshah Shah Rukh Khan who incidentally has been around on this beautiful Mother Earth for the last 52 years. It was 20 years ...
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...
In a bid to celebrate the spirit of brotherhood across three nations - India, Myanmar and Thailand, Suzuki Brotherhood Tri-cultural ride was flagged-off on the occasion of India’s 72nd Independence Day. The 4200 kms...
World X Series, an uber rich lifestyle rally series has announced its maiden India edition. The rally that will be held from October 11 to 14, 2018 will commence and conclude in Delhi.
Delivering on its promise of launching the most affordable mass user bicycle at just Rs 1999 just three months after Pankaj M Munjal had set the target for Hero Cycles in April, the market leader unveiled its all ne...
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...
The Firefox Surfelo is no ordinary cycle. It is meant for those who are good cyclists and those who understand the use of gears in a cycle. This cycle is meant for serious riding and for those who are extremely disc...
Heavy downpour and a surprise element in the form of a night stage on Day 1 of Isuzu RFC India 2018, the country's toughest international off-road motorsport event, ensured a roaring start to the competition. At the...
India-based global cycle major Hero Cycles is breathing fresh life into one of Britain’s most famous bike brands - Viking. Hero Cycles, the world’s biggest bicycle manufacturer by volumes, bought the 110-year-old Vi...
Hero Motors Company (HMC) has launched a new leaner, friendlier, more cost effective instrument for the masses to complete their daily commute on---the EZephyr. The EZephyr is the first of its kind to be equipped wi...
Though Saudi Arabia is among the wealthiest nations in the world, it never allowed women to drive vehicles in its country. It may sound unbelievable but yes, it is true. But now the oil rich nation has lifted the ba...
Suzuki Motorcycle India Private Limited (SMIPL) has kick-started the second-phase of its helmet awareness campaign – ‘#HelmetForLife. In a bid to promote safe-riding habits and encouraging two-wheeler riders as well...
Cougar Motorsport, India’s pioneering luxury self-drive experiences provider has announced the 9th edition of The Himalayan Dash. This premium luxury driving expedition, which usually witnesses participation from Se...
KTM, a Bajaj Auto controlled company, conducted a KTM stunt show in Delhi. The stunt show was held in Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi. The professional stunt team demonstrated breath-taking stunts on th...
To celebrate the original iconic ’59 spirit, Triumph Motorcycles has joined forces with the British contemporary artist D*Face to create three art-inspired custom Modern Classics, under the banner of ‘The Spirit of ...
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...
As a part of its road-safety efforts, Maruti Suzuki India Limited will be creating excitement and surprise among Auto Expo 2018 visitors at Greater Noida when it organised a unique #PehniKya? flash mob to create awa...
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) launched ‘Swachh Can’, a portable bin for all Hyundai Cars under its new CSR Pillar for India- ‘Swachh Move’ supporting the nationwide campaign Swacch Bharat Abhiyan.
JK Tyre & Industries Ltd put on display the best-in-class technology in tyres at Auto Expo 2018 in Greater Noida. Auto-lovers were given a sneak peek into the latest tyres that add to a vehicle’s style quotient in ...
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 ...
Flashy motorcycles and beautiful models make a heady concoction. Thus, at the Super Biker's Fashion Show held on the night of October 14, 2017 in New Delhi’s Oodles Hotel in Chattarpur, one saw a few high end Suzuki...
Want to see the Triumph Bonneville on which Steve McQueen attempted to jump the border fence in The Great Escape? Or the Speed Triple ridden by Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible 2? UK based Triumph Motorcycles has op...
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...
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.
Bollywood actor Salman Khan unveiled Being Human E-Cycles on June 5, 2017, the World Environment Day. Salman delighted guests by choosing a fun, eco-friendly entry into the event, by cycling from his home in Bandra ...
Wheelie is something every biker loves to attempt, all over the world. But then wheelies are done over a short distance and take as little as a few seconds or at the most a few minutes. But in Japan, a rider by the ...
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.
Like always international auto shows create a flutter with the showcasing of concept cars. But the 87th Geneva International Auto Show (March 7 to 19, 2017) saw a concept car that could possibly flutter, I mean actu...
Old beauties are gearing up to show their best sides, as the 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally & Concours Show will commence on February 17, 2017 at India Gate in New Delhi. This magnificent vintage car ...
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...
Jeep has become the first automaker to create a pop-up dealership, reachable only in a 4x4 vehicle. Jeep has once again displayed its unrivalled off-road heritage by creating the world’s first pop-up showroom, acces...
There can be no better message than one which conveys the virtues of safe driving. Motown India has always been emphasising in its editorial as well as news pages, the importance of safe driving and the positive imp...
As a part of enhancing their customer's premium purchase experience, Maruti Suzuki inaugurated their 'MyNEXA Concierge' at New Delhi's international airport which has been built on a total area of 900 sq. ft. The bo...
With Maruti Suzuki’s exclusive Nexa outlets completing one full year of operations, the company is all set to inaugurate a Nexa Lounge at T3, Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi on August 3, 2016. The ...
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 ...
Motoziel, an Indian motorcycle touring company and Edelweiss Bike Travel, a global front runner motorcycle tourism company have announced a new joint venture called ‘Motoziel Edelweiss Pvt. Ltd’. Headquartered in Gu...
Two time European stunt champion and Red Bull athlete Aras Gibieza has a tryst with Indians in nine-cities in the months of April and May 2016 wherein he is bound to mesmerise crowds with his stunts on the new Suzuk...
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...
The Big Bang 13th edition of the Auto Expo-The Motor Show 2016 gets off to an exciting start at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida on the outskirts of Delhi, from February 5 to 9, 2016. The two days of February 3 ...
The ski races on the Hahnenkamm in Kitzbühel (Austrian Alps) are the highlight of the alpine winter sports season. The most challenging event in the Audi FIS Ski World Cup, the downhill race on the “Streif,” is a sp...
Sometime in the summer of 2015, I also got to play a journalist in a short clip produced on behalf of Maruti Suzuki Ltd. It was during the launch and drive of the S-Cross that the company asked me whether I could be...
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...
I distinctly remember the short Japanese man with a smiling face who came to India around May 2005 to be part of the launch party of the Maruti Swift. His name was Eiji Mochizuki, Chief Engineer-Compact Cars, Suzuki...
An actor is not always in front of a camera; he can also be racing a Bentley Continental GT Speed and setting a new speed record. Idris Elba, star of Luther and The Wire, piloted a Bentley to break the historic ‘Fly...
Worn out tyres can bring a lot of joy in the lives of people, especially children. Apollo Tyres has done just that with their worn out tyres. The company inaugurated two tyre playgrounds near Chennai, in Tamil Nadu...
Himalaica, a luxury Homestay and Estate Rental, which is reputedly the most outstanding homestay in the Kumaon Himalayas and is the vacation home of Shalini and Uttam Dave. This beautifully designed property started...
Several international vintage car clubs have expressed their desire to be a part of the 5th edition of the 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally to be held on February 21 and 22, 2015 in Delhi NCR.
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...
The Aamby Valley airstrip in Mumbai was once again the host for drag-race enthusiasts. The 2015 Valley Run was held on January 10 and 11, 2015 with participants coming from across India, astride machines with variou...
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...
Leading car maker Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) launched its first-ever corporate campaign focusing on India, ‘Life is Brilliant’ on November 22, 2014. On YouTube this campaign has already got more than 4 million v...
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...
TAG Heuer, a Swiss watchmaker unveiled its new ad campaign called “Don’t Crack Under Pressure” and announced Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor as its new brand ambassador at an event at the Buddh International Circuit, ...
From the Continental family of Grand Tourers the Continental GT3-R will now be completing the most powerful Bentley line up yet, making its debut on the frozen lakes icy north of Finland for Power on Ice 2015. It wi...
Uno Minda Ltd., a leading Tier 1 supplier of Proprietary Automotive Solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), has launched India’s first GPT-enabled WTUNES-464DN-GPT Android Music System i...
Energizer and Assurance Intl Limited have collaborated on a new line of automotive oil that will be sourced, manufactured, and distributed in India to complement the existing STP product portfolio in ...
The Uno Minda D-90 horn has a two-year manufacturing warranty and is competitively priced between Rs 295 and Rs 855. It can be conveniently purchased from a variety of top-tier online and offline reta...