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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.

After a week-long intense competition, Dr Mohammed Fahed VP and co-driver Rajeev Lal from Kerala have emerged as the winners of the Rainforest Challenge (RFC) India 2024.

Park+ a super app for car owners, which hosts India's largest community of car owners on its app - 1.5 Cr cars, announced key findings from its India (Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore) centric survey.

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.

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.

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...

Indian Motorcycle, America’s first motorcycle company has flagged off the Delhi-Leh Ride event- ‘Ride with Fred Fisher’ which is led by Fred Fisher, the brand ambassador of Indian Motorcycle, U.S. The ride was flag...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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.

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.

Hero MotoSports Team Rally, the motorsport team of Hero MotoCorp, completed its Dakar 2022 campaign with a stellar result as both team riders crossed the final finish line in Jeddah. Dakar 2022 will go down in histo...

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 ...

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...

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.

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.

Tata Motors has handed over the keys of Altroz hatchback cars to the Indian athletes who narrowly missed the bronze medal in the recently held Tokyo Olympics. They may not have won a medal but have won hearts of mil...

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...

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...

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 ...

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.

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. ...

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...

The 2021 Volvo S60 car that I got to drive came with a set of keys. One was black in colour, one was orange in colour, one was a slim looking fob which is a button-less key and then there was a separate metal key to...

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...

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...

Royal Enfield has launched an all-new range of riding jackets. These new RE jackets are priced in the range of Rs 4,950 to Rs 14,950. The riding jackets will be available on Royal Enfield’s online and offline stores...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), concluded the third edition of Thar Fest held on March 10, 2019 in Kochi. Adding zest to the Thar Fest was the fourth edition of the Mahindra Adventure ‘Club Challenge’ where the top ...

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.

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...

What really motivates a rider like Bernard Lazar, who could be well into his 40s, to ride all way from his hometown in Kochi in Kerala on his Indian Roadmaster motorcycle to join another set of gritty Indian Motorcy...

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...

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 ...

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...

Triumph Tiger owners made their way to Spiti for a second time leading adventure motorcycling brand, Triumph Motorcycles India flagged-off the second edition of its exclusive and much sought-after Tiger Trails exper...

The 150th edition of the Mahindra Great Escape – one of India’s most popular off-road adventures, concluded successfully in Lonavala on July 14, with over 60 vehicles from the Mahindra stable, both 2WD and 4WD, mane...

Okinawa Scooters, an electric two-wheeler manufacturing company, began a journey of 10 days and 1350 kms with ‘Praise’ - #WheelsOfChange electric scooter to final reach Khardung La, one of the highest motorable pass...

The moment we got an invite from Alleppey based Lake Land Cruise, a leading house boat operator in Kerala to review their boat and capture their hospitality on camera, I did not think twice. I immediately packed my ...

Indian Motorcycle, concluded the iconic Kanyakumari to Kashmir (K2K) ride and brought the ‘Wheels of Change’ initiative in New Delhi. Three owners of the Indian Roadmaster- Anurag Srivastava, Niladri Saha and Bernar...

ROAR – Rebels On A Renegade, the motorcycle club of UM Lohia Two Wheelers recently concluded its Hi-Land Quest, it’s first ever tour of Ladakh. The 15-day tour started in Delhi covering Manali, Sarchu, Leh, Hunder ...

TVS Motor Company recently announced the successful completion of the Himalayan Highs Season 3, which saw participation of 12 gritty riders from across the country. These riders consisted of 10 female and 2 male can...

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.

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...

Hyundai Motor has made history when a near-standard 2.2-litre diesel Santa Fe became the first passenger vehicle to be driven across the continent of Antarctica from Union Camp to McMurdo and back again. The Santa F...

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...

FCA India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, organised the third edition of its Camp Jeep experience for potential Jeep customers in Mumbai. This edition of Camp Jeep was special as Bollywood S...

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...

Bajaj V, the bike that contains the metal of the invincible INS Vikrant, has launched a new initiative titled ‘Invincible Indians: Stories that Invoke Pride Everyday’. This is an initiative to uncover stories of ord...

Nattily attired gentlemen and women took on to the roads again in Mumbai and Pune recently with their classic motorcycles for a global celebration of motorcycling, style, friendship and banter all in aid of giving ...

All modern vehicles today come with a plethora of technical features that enhance driving experience considerably. But not all customers get to understand, or use these features confidently. That is one of the reaso...

And we all thought the little fellow could not go very fast! A specially-tuned Volkswagen Beetle has set a new speed record at the World of Speed event that has long been a tradition at Lake Bonneville in Utah (USA)...

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...

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.

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...

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...

The Land Rover Discovery Sport SUV towed three luxury train carriages weighing more than 100 tonnes along a railway track in a demonstration of towing capability. The 10km journey through the Rhine region of norther...

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...

Have you ever heard of a product clinic? Product clinics are popular among vehicle manufacturers. Usually the entire clinic is conducted in secrecy and each of the participants is made to sign a document not to disc...

It seems like it is the stunt season everywhere. This one, by far, looks like the best. World-renowned stuntman, Damien Walters, actually back flipped over a Formula E car racing at a speed of around 97kmph. This wa...

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...

Launched in 2012, the Audi Sportscar Experience (ASE a first of its kind initiative for customers to experience Audi Sportscars on a racetrack), customers get an opportunity to enrol in the global race car experienc...

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...

The Expo Mart came to a standstill as the ‘asli khiladi’ of Bollywood and Honda’s Brand ambassador - Akshay Kumar, celebrated ‘The Spirit of Adventure’ with throngs of fans, exclusively at the Honda 2Wheelers pavili...

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...

Whether it is our very own desi Bollywood, or the grand world of Hollywood, there is always a charm being associated with the movies that are churned from these two distinct worlds. Mercedes-Benz India has associate...

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 ...

Versatile personality and a great Mahindra fan, Gul Panag, recently went on a challenging, women-only expedition, with her friend Swaty, from Manali to Leh in her customised Mahindra Scorpio Getaway, covering 2257 ...

Motorcycle festival India Bike Week (IBW) kicks off an eight-city India Bike Week On-Tour with Lithuanian stunt rider and Red Bull athlete Aras Gibieza. IBW On-Tour will begin from Chandigarh (January 14, 2015) a...

Hero Action Team, India’s first professionally managed mountain biking team, reached another milestone by covering one of the most difficult terrains in India during winters. In a first-of-its-kind mountain biking s...

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...

Honda a name synonymous with some great cars across the globe is now ready for dominating the space above the ground. Yes, HondaJet has begun a demonstration tour for customers as Honda Aircraft and the HondaJet dea...

One needs a place where a long hard breath lets you inhale pure clean air and not fumes and dusts, to do activities which are alien to his everyday life, like go fishing, or take a hike, maybe even a swim in a natur...

Can you imagine the kind of cars you can drive and the other luxuries you can indulge in when you are a member of a super rich club? Well, when you are a member of the Auto Vivendi supercar members club in England, ...

Leading tyre major JK Tyre has recorded a turnover of Rs 8279 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2014, a growth of 9pc as compared to the previous year. The company’s operating profits stood at Rs 890 cror...

Louis Vuitton, the pioneer of the art of travel, has created a tailor-made set of luggage for the most progressive sports car – the BMW i8 plug-in hybrid. The collection of luggage comprises two travel bags, a busin...