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Mahindra XUV300 AMT is the diesel compact SUV you've been waiting for!

There is a reason why I’m increasingly beginning to spot quite a few of Mahindra XUV300s on our roads. In fact, only a few days back, I saw two brand new ones in my neighbourhood, within a distance of 500 meters of each other. There is little doubt that it is fast becoming a popular choice and why not? Afterall, it is a very capable sub-four-meter SUV. In fact, it may be remembered that when Mahindra launched the XUV300 a few months back, it had several segment-first features. Soon, Mah...

Track-day with Mahindra XUV700

A visit to MRV (Mahindra Research Valley) and to the brand new MSPT (Mahindra SUV Proving Track), in Tamil Nadu’s Kanchipuram district, is enough to give you a glimpse into the future of all things Automotive at Mahindra. While MRV (125 acres inside Mahindra City) has been built with an investment of INR 6.5 billion and has around 3,500 engineers working tirelessly on R&D in 32 laboratories, developing new vehicles for the Mahindra Group, the newly inaugurated MSPT (Mahindra SUV Pro...

A motorcycle for all seasons

Last few years has seen an upswing in Adventure motorcycles, especially since the entry of the mid-size segment contenders, making them more affordable for many buyers. Honda is known for being extremely meticulous. The Japanese manufacturer waited, watched, analyzed and finally decided to enter the 500cc market in India. It has been present in this segment for a long time overseas, but what’s interesting to note is that they have decided to enter this class in India with an ADV, t...

Return of the King

If history has taught us anything it is that every era comes to an end and sadly that is true of the golden age of the larger-than-life sports tourers. Thankfully, Suzuki, has reintroduced the iconic GSX1300R Hayabusa. Yes, it doesn’t have any direct competition anymore as Kawasaki decided to retire its arch-nemesis the Ninja ZX-14R last year. Like many motorcycles, the 2021 Hayabusa’s power output has reduced fractionally due to the strict BS6 emission norms, but does that make a...

Mercedes-Benz A200 – Willkommen im Klub

It is well-known that car manufacturers, especially luxury car manufacturers, pay extra special attention to their entry-level models because in a way it is a gateway to their brands and there are so many buyers out there who are on the fence about whether they should take that leap of faith and join the club. Afterall, it is a fiercely competitive market these days and the Germans have to constantly ensure that they offer something that is extremely enticing for buyers out there who are buyi...

Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d 4MATIC AMG - A Sensible Choice

Let’s admit it – driving a Mercedes-Benz AMG is always a Yabadabadoo moment for most of us – and so, when we got the keys to a shiny new Mercedes-Benz GLA 200d 4MATIC AMG, inevitably a little madness ensued. No, we didn’t do a little birdie dance around the GLA, instead, we just sped off and as soon as we were on the highway with other cars seeming like little flying saucers in our ORVMs, we managed a little wiggly dance – with the GLA – merely an attempt a...

Triumph Speed 400 gets our vote

The Bajaj-Triumph alliance has launched a brand new motorcycle, and considering the introductory price tag of INR 2.33 lakhs (ex-showroom), it is nothing short of a steal deal, for the first 10,000 customers. But what is the Speed 400, which rivals other heavyweights in the segment such as the newly launched Harley Davidson X440, Jawa 42, Honda H’ness 350 and a few others like, in terms of performance? We tell you. Read on…   In terms of looks, the retro vibes o...

Highest 5-Star rating for Mahindra XUV300 from Global NCAP

Mahindra & Mahindra, part of the USD 20.7 billion Mahindra Group, today, announced that its compact SUV, the XUV300 has been awarded the highest 5-Star Safety Rating by Global NCAP. With this global recognition, the XUV300 becomes the first Indian vehicle to score the highest points among all 5-Star rated cars tested so far by Global NCAP. The XUV300 also becomes the first Indian vehicle to score a 4-Star child safety rating. It is noteworthy that side impact performance is a pre-req...

Mercedes-Benz's new long wheel base GLE arrives

India’s largest luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz today launched the latest generation of the GLE featuring a long wheelbase. Speaking about the launch, Martin Schwenk, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes- Benz India commented, “At Mercedes-Benz we know the customers’ pulse and our endeavour is to offer them with product offerings that are best-in class. The GLE remains one such winning product, and the fourth generation GLE that comes with a&n...

Hero MotoCorp's Vision of Mobility, Innovation & Technology unveiled at Hero World 2020

The Hero World 2020 - a first-of-its-kind three-day event attended by Global Media, Investors, Dealers from India, Supply Chain partners and Global Distributors from around the world - got off to an action-packed start here today at the state-of-the-art R&D hub of Hero MotoCorp, the Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) in the northern Indian city of Jaipur, India. The Hero World 2020 began with the Company reiterating its commitment to remain at the forefront of mass mobility, b...

Hyundai's All New Creta records 10,000 bookings in a week

Hyundai Motor India Ltd., has received  a phenomenal response for All New Creta. Having already received an overwhelming 10 000 Bookings in just one week, Hyundai has now unlocked the doors of All New Creta, offering customers a chance to experience the opulence & luxury of its Blockbuster SUV. Commenting on the Creta bookings, Mr. Tarun Garg, Director – Sales, Marketing & Service, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. said, “We are overwhelmed by the enthus...

Hyundai Motor India rolled out 200 Cars on the first day of production restart

Hyundai Motor India Ltd., country’s first Smart Mobility Solutions Provider and the largest exporter since inception, has rolled-out 200 cars on first day of production restart at its Plant at Sriperumbudur, Chennai. The company commenced production operations on May 08, 2020, ensuring   100 % social distancing compliance in accordance with standard operating procedure. Hyundai is adhering to all the guidelines set by the State and Central Government and also practicing 360...

The Dynamic Duo: The all-new BMW F 900 R and F 900 XR launched in India

BMW Motorrad India launched the all-new BMW F 900 R and the all-new BMW F 900 XR in India today. The two most-awaited motorcycles of the year will be available as completely built-up units (CBU) throughout the BMW Motorrad dealer network. The dynamic, progressive and intuitive all-new BMW F 900 R roadster conveys a sense of freedom and a modern lifestyle. The adventure sports tourer, the all-new BMW F 900 XR offers an uncompromising mix of sportiness and touring capabilities. The two new b...

All-New 2020 Triumph Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition is here

In December 2019, Triumph announced a new official partnership with EON Productions, revealing the dynamic action feature of Triumph motorcycles in the forthcoming 25th James Bond Film, No Time To Die. To celebrate this iconic collaboration, Triumph, the premium British motorcycle brand, is proud to introduce the first ever official motorcycle directly linked to the Bond Franchise. The Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition is an ultra-rare, limited edition Scrambler 1200 motorcycle featuring a uniqu...

Triumph Tiger 900 pre-booking now open - online bookings available across dealerships

Iconic British premium motorcycle brand, Triumph motorcycles has started bookings for its upcoming motorcycle – the new Tiger 900. The adventure motorcycle is one of the most anticipated products from the British marquee this year; Triumph currently leads the premium adventure motorcycle segment in the country with its Tiger range of products. The new Tiger 900 is a quantum leap ahead from its predecessor taking the adventure motorcycle game in the country notches ahead. The BS VI co...

Triumph Motorcycles launches all-new Black editions of its popular Bonneville T100 and T120

Triumph Motorcycles, the iconic British premium brand launched the all-new Black Editions of its popular Bonneville T100 and T120 today in India. Like the iconic original Bonneville T120 and the T100 that enjoyed global success thanks to its heart-stopping looks and game-changing performance, the new Bonneville T100 and T120 Black are perfectly in tune with today’s desire for authenticity, character and capability. The T100 and T120 Black are the latest additions to the contemporary Bon...

All New CRETA leads the way in unlocked India, records over 30 000 bookings

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), has re-established its supremacy in the SUV segment with All New CRETA clocking over 30 000 bookings since launch and topping sales charts in May to lead the Indian market in Unlock 1.0.  Commenting on the achievement Mr. Tarun Garg, Director (Sales, Marketing and Service), Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “ All New CRETA has introduced many Industry firsts, becoming an instant hit among customers at launch. Unlocking this achi...

Bosch inaugurates fully automated production lines for protective face masks in India

In the fight against coronavirus, Bosch has designed its own line of protective face masks. Bosch India inaugurated its fully-automated in-house production line at itsNaganathapura location in Bengaluru. With this, the company aims to manufacture nearly 100,000 masks a day to protect its associates and contribute to the protection of the community at large in India. In doing so, Bosch is helping to relieve the burden on the market. The line was virtually inaugurated with active...

The Agile Achiever: The all-new BMW S 1000 XR now in India

BMW Motorrad India has launched its internationally best-selling adventure sport bike, the all-new BMW S 1000 XR in India. The new bike can be ordered as a completely built-up unit (CBU) from today onwards throughout the BMW Motorrad dealer network.  The all-new BMW S 1000 XR makes no compromises. It’s an all-days sports bike that uniquely blends sporty and long-distance performance in perfect form. Its sporty aggressiveness comes from the RR. Its outstanding GS ergonomics with ...

All New CRETA establishes supremacy, records over 55,000 Bookings

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), country’s First Smart Mobility Solutions provider and the largest exporter since inception continues to receive overwhelming response for its recently launched All New CRETA – The Ultimate SUV that has now recorded more than 55,000 Bookings.  Commenting on the achievement, Mr Tarun Garg, Director(Sales, Marketing & Service), Hyundai Motor India Ltd. said, “Ever since its launch in 2015, CRETA has been a benchmark in...

Tata Motors rolls out 1000th Nexon EV

Tata Motors today announced a significant milestone in the electric vehicle (EV) domain by rolling out the 1000th Nexon EV from its plant in Pune. This landmark has been achieved in just over 6-months after the commercial launch of the vehicle portraying the rapid growth in both interest and demand for EVs. Acknowledged as the most preferred electric car in India, the Tata Nexon EV is the best seller in its segment, helping Tata Motors post a market share of 62% in EVs in Q1FY21. Spea...

Mahindra’s all-new Thar crosses 15,000 bookings

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), today announced that its legendary SUV, the All-New Thar has now crossed 15,000 bookings, since its launch on October 2, 2020. Today 57% of all buyers of the All-New Thar are first time car buyers and a significantly large share of all bookings are for the Automatic variants. Commenting on the booking milestone, Veejay Nakra, Chief Executive Officer, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, “We&nb...

Bajaj Auto launches new CT100 version

Bajaj Auto, The World’s favourite Indian, has launched a more Kadak version of its popular motorcycle, Bajaj CT100 this festive season. The new CT100 is Kadak both in its looks and performance with its proven DTSi engine and with the addition of 8 new kadak features like front suspension bellows, rubber tank pads, fuel meter, and many more.  New Kadak features introduced in CT100 KS are:    Front Fork Suspension Bell...

TVS Motor Company launches new TVS Apache RTR 200 4V with first-in-segment features

TVS Motor Company, introduced its new TVS Apache RTR 200 4V (dual-channel ABS) motorcycle with innovative segment-first features, today. The motorcycle stands tall to its promise of delivering cutting edge technology, using years of racing experience and pedigree, to celebrate the brand’s 4 million global sales milestone. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Meghashyam Dighole, Head - (Marketing) Premium Motorcycles, TVS Motor Company said, “The Apache series has been a...

All-New Nissan Magnite receives more than 50,000 enquiries and 5,000 bookings within 5 days of launch

Nissan India has received phenomenal response from Indian consumers with over 50,000 enquiries and 5,000 bookings for the newly launched Nissan Magnite within five days of its launch. The Big, Bold, Beautiful and ‘Carismatic’ SUV is available across the country at Nissan showrooms to experience and book at special introductory price of INR 4,99,000 onwards (ex-showroom, Delhi) with more than 20 variants with Top variant at 9,59,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi). This special introduct...

Avass successfully tests ground-breaking fully electric sports car which will cover over 1000 km with single charge

Australian company Avass’ latest developments into the electric car project have achieved consistent performance tests of 1,160 km with a single charge in the Avass Prototype R800 -- a fully electric Sports Car. The R800 is an impressive 870 kg sports coupe delivering rapid response to rear drive via central High Performance Avass Motor. The charging time of this ground-breaking innovation via a wall plug is 4 hours and with a Fast Charging Unit, it is fully charged from depletion in...

Land Rover opens bookings for Defender Plug-In Hybrid in India

Jaguar Land Rover India, today announced that it has opened bookings of its first Plug-In Hybrid in India, the New Defender P400e. Combining a powerful 2.0 l four-cylinder petrol engine and a 105 kW electric motor, the P400e develops 297 kW of combined power and 640 Nm of combined torque. This helps the New Defender accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 5.6 s and achieve a top speed of 209 km/h. The New Defender P400e has a 19.2 kWh battery, which can be charged at home or office using...

Bajaj Auto launches all-new Platina 100 Kick Start (KS)

Bajaj Auto, The World’s Favorite Indian, has launched the New Platina 100 Kick Start (KS) which offers great comfort with the proven ‘Comfortec technology’ of the Platina brand. The bike comes with ‘Spring-on-Spring’ Nitrox suspension that offers 15%* more comfort on long rides, taking up the comfort proposition for both, rider and pillion. It also comes equipped with tubeless tyres, assuring a safe and hassle-free ride. The new Platina 100KS also ge...

Lexus premieres all-new variant of its luxury sedan LS500h

Luxury car manufacturer Lexus India has premiered a new variant of its flagship sedan LS; the LS 500h Nishijin. Debuting in 1989, the first-generation LS built the foundation of Lexus with the high praise earned by its exceptional quietness and comfort. The model launched in India in 2018 with its daring coupe silhouette and the offering of an emotional driving experience. As the flagship sedan of the Lexus brand, it has gained popularity over a span of more than 30 years and in more than ...

Mercedes-Benz launches the 2021 GLC with latest Mercedes me connect technology

India’s leading luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz today, launched the 2021 GLC with the game changing ‘Mercedes me connect’ technology along with a host of additional feature enrichment. The fully loaded 2021 GLC now offers more comfort and driving assistance to the customers than ever before, and sets a higher benchmark in the segment in terms of workmanship in the interiors and an advanced multimedia and assistance systems. These feature enhanc...

Ampere Electric plans investment of INR 700 crores for e-mobility manufacturing plant in Ranipet, signs MoU with Government of Tamil Nadu

Two years after its first acquisition in e-mobility, Ampere Electric, the wholly owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Ltd, announced phased investment potential of INR 700 crore over 10 years to set up a world class e-mobility manufacturing plant in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu.  A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed by the Company, with the Government of Tamil Nadu, today.  At over 1.4 million square feet, the proposed Ranipet manu...

Ola is racing ahead to build the world’s largest two-wheeler factory

India-headquartered Ola, one of the world’s leading mobility companies, has commenced construction of the world’s largest two-wheeler mega-factory on its 500-acre site.  The company announced a Rs 2400 crore MoU with the Tamil Nadu government in December 2020 and rapidly completed land acquisition in January this year. The company is racing ahead to operationalise its factory in the next few months. An estimated more than 10 million man-hours have been planned to bring the...

MG marks another first; all-women crew manufactures 50,000th Hector in Vadodara, Gujarat

In a development that comes as a testament to gender parity across workplaces, MG Motor India has manufactured its 50,000th Hector with an all-women crew in Gujarat’s Vadodara. The initiative has created a new benchmark while celebrating ‘Diversity’ – one of the core pillars of the automaker – as women led the end-to-end production. In this first-of-its-kind development, women-only teams were involved in panel-pressing of sheet metal and welding to painting jobs&...

Lexus launches bold new aviation-inspired LC 500h Limited Edition

Lexus India has launched a limited-edition model of its sports coupe- the LC 500h. Inspired by the graceful flight of birds and airplanes, this special edition focuses on a refined aerodynamic performance that aims to elevate sense of driving. The new LC Limited Edition is inspired by a partnership between air race pilot Yoshihide Muroya and Lexus engineers. The Lexus team worked on different ways to create efficiencies for Muroya's aircraft, from refining the grip ...

Mahindra new global SUV project codenamed W601 to be branded XUV700

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), a part of the US $19.4 billion Mahindra Group, today unveiled the brand name of its much-awaited SUV, built on the W601 platform, as the XUV700 (pronounced as XUV, 7 double ‘Oh’). The XUV700 is an all new, authentic, global SUV set to redefine benchmarks in the SUV segment and get your hearts racing with its sci-fi technology, spirited performance and first-in-class features. The XUV700 will also come with world class safety features, rea...

Mahindra All-New Thar crosses 50,000 bookings

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), part of the USD 19.4 billion Mahindra Group, today announced that its recently launched All-New Thar has crossed 50,000 bookings, within just 6 months of its launch. With its unmissable design, breath-taking performance, legendary off-road capability, everyday-comfort, technology and world-class safety, the All-New Thar continues to attract not only die-hard Thar enthusiasts, but urban lifestyle-seekers as well. This has opened-up...

Casio to release new 6K Carbon EDIFICE watches in collaboration with Scuderia AlphaTauri Racing Team

Casio continues its association with Scuderia AlphaTauri Racing Team and will be rolling out three limited edition watches in India and globally. The three new EDIFICE high-performance metal chronographs EQB-1000AT, ECB-10AT and EFS-S590, made with 6K carbon,*1 were designed with the Formula One™ team Scuderia AlphaTauri, whose driver Pierre Gasly took the checkered flag in last September’s Italian Grand Prix. *1. A material woven from bundles of 6,000 carbon fibers. Th...

Bosch commemorates 100 years of Bosch Car Service

Bosch Car service, the principal Bosch Workshop service brand in the Bosch Automotive Aftermarket portfolio, commemorates 100 years of its presence as the world’s leading multi-brand car service workshop. From establishing the first official Robert Bosch AG installation and Repair workshop based in Hamburg in the year 1921, Bosch Car Service presently has a footprint of more than 15,000 workshops across 150 countries. Bosch Car Service network partners benefit from Bosch’s ever...

Triumph Motorcycles launches special editions of Scrambler 900 and 1200 in India

Iconic British premium motorcycle brand, Triumph motorcycles launched the special editions of its Scrambler 900 – the Street Scrambler 900 Sandstorm and the Scrambler 1200 – the Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen edition in India today. These are the second special editions that Triumph has brought to India following the Street Twin Gold line, launched earlier in April. With the launch of the special edition Scramblers, the Bonneville family in India now offers three special editions fo...

Tata Motors rolls out 200,000th Nexon

Adhering to Covid 19 safety protocols and hygiene norms, Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive brand, today rolled out the 2,00,000th Nexon from its Ranjangaon facility in Pune. Since the 150K roll out in November 2020, the last 50K units have been recorded in less than 6 months, with demand outpacing supply and production limited due to the pandemic. The Nexon is among the top 3 highest selling compact SUVs, in India and the company celebrates a new milestone in the brand’s jou...

All-new BMW S 1000 R launched in India

BMW Motorrad India has launched the all-new BMW S 1000 R in India. The most awaited roadster will be available as a completely built-up unit (CBU) and can be booked at all BMW Motorrad India dealerships from today onwards. Mr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “The second generation of the all-new BMW S 1000 R is designed as a power-packed roadster with supreme riding dynamics, athletic character combined with maximum safety and everyday practicality. We are delighted to...

RattanIndia’s Revolt Motors closes new bookings in less than 2 hours

RattanIndia-Revolt, India’s next gen-mobility company got an electrifying response on the reopening of bookings of RV400 earlier today. The demand for their flagship model went over the roof, leading to Revolt shutting down their bookings in less than 2 hours of them going live on their website www.revoltmotors.com. The brand sold INR 50 crores worth of their flagship model RV400 in today’s flash sale. There has always been a huge demand for RV400, and today&rsqu...

Benelli India Launches 42nd exclusive dealership in Jammu

Benelli, a leading worldwide manufacturer of premium bikes and Adishwar Auto Ride India – Mahavir Group, today launched its 42nd exclusive showroom in Jammu. The state-of-the-art Benelli-Jammu showroom is situated in a plush locale at the Commercial building, opposite lane no. 51, Greater Kailash, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 180011. The showroom, under the dealership of ‘TATSA MOTORS’, showcases the BS6 Range of Benelli superbikes, which include Imperiale 400 - ...

RattanIndia’s Revolt Motors starts deliveries of its latest batch of Electric motorcycles

RattanIndia’s Revolt Motors, India’s next gen-mobility company announced today the deliveries of its new batch of its AI enabled, cost-effective, performance-oriented Revolt Electric Motorcycles to its customers in various parts of the country from its greenfield manufacturing plant in Manesar, Gurugram in Haryana. These first set of deliveries come in after the company received overwhelming response to its sales bookings.  Revolt Motors' electric motorcycle brand...

Ola Scooter gets 100,000 reservations in a day

Bhavish Aggarwal, CEO, OLA Electric tweeted saying, that they had clocked 100,000 bookings for the revolutionary Ola Electric scooter on Day One of opening reservations. "That's 99,999 other people like you who aren't just thinking about sustainability but doing something about it too. Thank you fellow revolutionary. It only gets better from here."  

Hyundai Alcazar clocks over 11,000 bookings

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), country’s First Smart Mobility Solutions provider and the largest exporter since inception, today announced a superlative customer response for its recently launched versatile and premium SUV – Hyundai Alcazar. Launched less than a month ago, Hyundai Alcazar has already garnered over 11 000 Bookings in a short span of time. Commenting on the remarkable bookings performance, Mr Tarun Garg, Director (Sales, Marketing & Service), Hyundai Motor ...

Mahindra unveils 'AdrenoX' - the intelligence behind XUV700

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. today unveiled AdrenoX as the intelligence that will debut with the much-awaited SUV, the XUV700 (pronounced as XUV, 7 double ‘Oh’). The intelligent cockpit technology of AdrenoX provides a cutting-edge driving and ownership experience as it strings together many segment-leading immersive experiences. The gateway to this impressive line-up of world-class experiences offered by AdrenoX is through integrated 10.25-inch dual screens with the ...

New Land Rover Defender V8 Bond Edition inspired by 'No Time To Die'

Land Rover SV Bespoke has created a new Land Rover Defender V8 Bond Edition to celebrate the 25th James Bond film, No Time To Die, ahead of its world premiere later this month. Available to order as a Defender 110 or 90 and inspired by the specification of the Defenders that appear in No Time To Die, the stealthy Defender V8 Bond Edition features an Extended Black Pack with 50.80 cm (20) Satin Dark Grey wheels, signature Xenon Blue front brake calipers and a ‘Defe...

Å koda Auto India crosses 10,000 bookings mark for Kushaq

Škoda Auto India has achieved the milestone of 10,000 bookings for the Kushaq. The mid-sized SUV has bolstered the growth for Škoda Auto India. Witnessing an overwhelming demand for the Kushaq, Škoda Auto India will be equipping the automatic Style variants with 6 airbags (both 1.0L and 1.5L) and a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) at an incremental cost of approximately INR 40,000.  Mr. Zac Hollis, Brand Director – Škoda Auto...

Tata Motors celebrates 10,000 EV customers

Tata Motors, one of India’s leading automobile manufacturers, today recorded a remarkable feat of on-boarding its 10,000th EV customer. Leading the electric vehicle segment, this new milestone signifies a growing number of delighted customers of a Tata EV.  The first 10,000 EVs have been led by the early adopters and with this encouragement Tata Motors has built a viable roadmap for the future and is committed to staying on course with making EVs mainstream. On achieving th...

Jaguar XF makes its 007 debut in 'No Time To Die'

The Jaguar XF will demonstrate its exceptional performance and exhilarating driving dynamics in a thrilling chase sequence in the new James Bond film No Time To Die in cinemas on September 30 2021. Filmed in Matera, Southern Italy, two XF saloons weave through the narrow, twisting city streets, driving across piazzas and down cobbled steps in pursuit of James Bond. The XF's lightweight aluminium-intensive architecture and advanced suspension design enable exceptiona...

XUV700 registers unprecedented 25,000 bookings within 57 minutes

Mahindra XUV700 today clocked 25,000 bookings in 57 minutes of its booking commencement which is an unprecedented milestone in the Indian automotive industry. The volume of 25,000 XUV700s made available today at the launch prices reflects up to six months of production depending on the variant. It also makes the XUV700 the first four-wheeler in India to hit this milestone. Bookings will now reopen starting 10am on 8th October. Customers can book their pre...

KTM RC Range Gen-2 launched – Racetrack DNA for the street

The KTM RC Range has been a staple Supersport model in the KTM lineup for a number of years, bringing true sports bike styling, handling, and performance. The 2022 KTM RC Range has undergone a major transformation, with an all-new chassis, improved ergonomics, class leading performance, updated electronics, and Grand Prix-inspired styling.   The range once again consists of the KTM RC 125, KTM RC 200, and range-topping KTM RC 390. True to form, the KTM RC Range motorcycles embrac...

Bajaj Auto launches the new Dominar 400 with factory-fitted touring accessories

Bajaj Auto, the world’s most valuable two-wheeler company, has launched the new Dominar 400 upgrade. The Sports Tourer now gets factory-fitted touring accessories and is tailormade for riders who prefer strong touring essentials.  The Dominar 400, now in its new avatar, has a more distinctive front end with an angular and stylish tall visor. Developed with cutting edge CFD technology, the tall visor is designed to offer good wind-blast protection thus improving ri...

Deliveries of Mahindra XUV700 commence

The deliveries for the new XUV700 have commenced today. Mahindra also handed over the keys of the Gold Edition XUV700 to Sumit Antil, Gold medal winner for F64 Men's javelin throw. He is among the first few recipients of the XUV700.  Designed by Pratap Bose, EVP and Chief Design Officer, M&M Ltd., this custom-made XUV700 in midnight black, that sports tasteful gold accent inside and out, is a sight to behold. The Gold Edition XUV700 includes: Immortalizing the record...

Honda launches H’ness Anniversary Edition, Sets the stage for new CB300R BSVI at India Bike Week 2021

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India today unveiled its much awaited neo sports café inspired CB300R BSVI at India Bike Week 2021. The company also launched H’ness Anniversary Edition celebrating one-year completion of H’ness CB350. Showcasing the new motorcycles at the event, Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Honda’s Neo Sports Café family represent...

e-A shwa® Automotive strengthens self-branded EV market presence with 12 models of electric two-wheelers

e-Ashwa® Automotive Private Limited, one of the leading and fastest growing electric vehicle manufacturing brands in the country, has strengthened its EVpresence in the country with the launch of its own e-Ashwa branded 12 models of electric two- wheelers – electric scooters & electric motorcycles in the market. These Lead and Lithium IonBattery operated two-wheelers are priced in the range of Rs. 58,000/- to Rs. 1,30,000/- (ex- Showroom Delhi price) and can be fu...

Honda re-ignites the Mid-Size Arena in India, launches 2022 CB300R

After the grand unveiling of Honda's Neo-Sports Cafe inspired 2022 CB300 R in December at India Bike Week, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today launched the motorcycle in India. Elaborating on 2022 CB300R, Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Further reinstating our customers’ trust & Honda’s commitment towards them, the 2022 CB300R is finally here. Since its in...

Pre-launch bookings open for new BMW R 1250 RT, BMW K 1600 B, BMW K 1600 GTL and BMW K 1600 Grand America

Pre-launch bookings have opened for the much-awaited BMW R 1250 RT, BMW K 1600 GTL, BMW K 1600 Bagger and BMW K 1600 Grand America. The new range of touring motorcycles is scheduled to be launched in India in May 2022. The motorcycles can be booked at BMW Motorrad dealerships across India from 04 February 2022. For ease of ownership, customized financial solutions are available from BMW Financial Services India. The new BMW R 1250 RT is about to set a new benchmark in the worl...

Renault India crosses 800,000 sales milestone!

Renault, the Number one European brand in India, today announced reaching a significant milestone of 8,00,000 customers in India. This milestone has been enabled by the brand’s strong product portfolio, customer centricity, network expansion, rural focus and innovative marketing initiatives. In a decade of its presence in India, Renault has made significant progress which includes a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, a world-class technology centre, logistic...

3,00,000th Nexon rolls out of Ranjangaon Facility

Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive brand, today celebrated the roll – out of the 3,00,000th Nexon – India’s first GNCAP 5star rated car, from its Ranjangaon facility in Pune. Since the 200k roll – out in June 2021, Tata Motors recorded 100k units of the Nexon, in less than 8 months. While being recently featured in the top 5 highest selling cars in India, the Nexon has multiple awards to its credibility, making it the #1 selling Compact SUV in...

Higher, Faster Further. The new BMW F 900 XR launched in India

The new BMW F 900 XR is launched in India today. The adventure sports tourer will be available as completely built-up units (CBU) and can be booked at BMW Motorrad dealerships. Deliveries of this new profile bike will commence in June 2022. The adventure sports tourer, the new BMW F 900 XR offers an uncompromising mix of sportiness and touring capabilities. The bike is a perfect amalgamation of sports-style design and dynamics coupled with awe-inspiring performance. Mr. Vikram Pawah, Pr...

Tata Motors rolls out 4,00,000th Tiago from its Sanand Plant

Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive brand, today commenced celebrations of its brand, Tiago achieving the 4,00,000 sales mark with a signature roll-out from its home ground, the Sanand facility in Gujarat. The Company has launched #Tiago4ever campaign to celebrate with its employees and customers across all Tata Motors offices, plants and customer touch points.   Launched in 2016, under the Impact design philosophy, the Tiago has redefined the hatch segment with it...

TVS Motor Co announces additional £100 mn investment in Norton Motorcycle

TVS Motor Company, a reputed manufacturer of two-wheelers and three-wheelers globally, today announced an additional investment of £100 million in Norton Motorcycles, Britain's most iconic sporting motorcycle brand, which was acquired in April 2020.  Norton recently opened its new manufacturing facility in Solihull, West Midlands, building British bikes in England using traditional hand-crafted techniques with modern-day machinery for consistently high quality. “TVS Mo...

MG Motor India achieves milestone of becoming a part of 100,000 happy families

MG Motor India announced that it has become a part of 100,000 happy families in India. This marks a new milestone in the brand's journey centred on constant innovation, experiential customer service, and a dedication to sustainability and community. From introducing new technologies to empowering women, MG has made a difference beyond just selling cars. The brand introduced India’s first Internet SUV – Hector, India’s first Pure Electric Internet SUV &n...

Tata Motors bags order for delivering largest EV fleet in India

In yet another step towards accelerating the transition to sustainable transportation, Tata Motors, on the occasion of the World Environment Day, signed an agreement with BluSmart Electric Mobility for delivering 10,000 XPRES T EVs to the company. This deployment of 10,000 units makes this the biggest ever EV fleet order in India. With deliveries starting soon, these vehicles are an addition to the 3,500 XPRES T EV order, which was signed by both the companies in October last year, and will b...

Ampere rolls out its 50,000th electric two-wheeler from the company’s EV Megasite in Ranipet

Ampere, the electric two-wheeler brand under Greaves Electric Mobility, a wholly-owned electric mobility subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Ltd, has rolled out its 50,000th Two Wheeler Electric Scooter off the assembly line at the company’s EV megasite in Ranipet (Tamil Nadu) from its commencement of operations. This remarkable milestone has been fuelled by the conscious shift of consumers towards sustainable and affordable electric mobility, growing product awareness...

Now, India's Safest Car - Mahindra XUV700

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., pioneers of the SUV segment in India, announced that their hugely successful XUV700 received the Global NCAP ‘Safer Choice’ Award for being the safest car in India. This accolade is only available to automakers achieving the highest levels of safety for vehicles sold in India. This achievement is even more special for Mahindra as it won this award two times in a row, XUV300 being the 1st vehicle that was conferred this accolade in ...

BYD makes the Fortune Global 500 list for 2022

Focusing on solving social problems, BYD remains dedicated to leveraging effective solutions for sustainable development. After years of progress, BYD has grown into a high-tech enterprise with its business scope covering automobiles, rail transit, new energy, and electronics. In pursuit of a greener world, BYD becomes a Fortune Global 500 enterprise that furnishes new energy overall solutions.  Amidst the backdrop of the recent rapid growth of the automobile industry, BYD leverages i...

Honda BigWing expands its presence in mid-size segment with the All-New Powerful, Sporty & Aggressive - CB300F

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India today launched its all-new Powerful, Sporty & Aggressive - CB300F. Drawing it’s DNA from ‘international big-bike’ design as a synergy of performance and unmatched persona, the company also announced that customers can now book CB300F at their nearest Honda BigWing Showrooms or visit www.hondabigwing.in for more details.  Talking on the launch Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President &a...

Tata Punch achieves new milestone

Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive brand, today rolled out the 1,00,000th unit of Tata Punch, India’s first sub-compact SUV, from its manufacturing facility in Pune. The Tata Punch has set a new benchmark in the industry, by becoming the first SUV to achieve this milestone in a span of 10 months, since its launch in October 2021. It has received a phenomenal response from customers for its stunning design, robust performance and best-in-class 5 star safety.  Tata...

Mahindra launches all-new XUV300 TurboSportâ„¢ series powered by 1.2 L mStallion TGDi engine

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., pioneers of the SUV segment in India, today announced the launch of its XUV300 TurboSport™ series - the first Mahindra SUV to be powered by an all-new 1.2 L mStallion TGDi engine that boasts of unrivalled performance and an over-boost capability for momentary peak torque as high as 250 Nm. With this introduction, the XUV300 will be now available with three state-of-the-art powertrains - the existing Diesel and Petrol Turbo...

Tata Motors celebrates its production milestone of 50,000 EVs

India has embraced the EV revolution and this has driven Tata Motors, India’s leading automotive brand to a key milestone – the rollout of 50,000th EV in the country. The Company today, rolled-out its 50000th EV, from its Pune facility. Favorable policy environment, positive word of mouth from existing customers, practical product options, better ride and handling and attractive cost of ownership have helped the Company achieve this feat ahead of its target. Commentin...

Honda Cars India reaches 2 Million Production milestone in India

Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today announced that the company has reached the 2 Million-unit milestone in cumulative production of Honda cars in India. The company’s premium sedan, Honda City, formally rolled out of the assembly line at its state of the art manufacturing plant in Tapukara - Rajasthan, making it the 2 Millionth Honda car made in India. The milestone event was attended by senior leadership from Honda&...

Celebratory vibe surrounds the Taycan: Production Anniversary

On 7 November, the 100,000th Taycan rolled off the production line. The milestone car left the assembly line about three years after production first started at the main plant in Zuffenhausen in September 2019. The Neptune Blue Taycan Turbo S is destined for a customer in the United Kingdom. “We are very pleased to have reached this milestone in production history so quickly – despite the recent challenges posed by the semiconductor shortage and the volatile Covid situation,&rdquo...

Mahindra launches its first C-Segment Electric SUV, the fun and fast XUV400

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., pioneers of the SUV segment in India, today announced pricing for the fun and fast XUV400, its first electric SUV, unveiled on World EV Day in 2022. The XUV400 is designed and engineered for car buyers looking to join the electric revolution. Set to take Mahindra’s electrification journey forward, the all-electric SUV will be priced from INR 15.99 lakh. The introductory prices are applicable on the first 5,000 bookings for each of the two ...

Anand Mahindra to hand over Exclusive Edition XUV400 to highest auction bidder

Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s leading SUV manufacturer, announced that the one-of-its-kind, exclusive edition of All-Electric XUV400, is set to be auctioned. The proceeds from the highest bid will be given for a social cause and distributed amongst Mahindra Sustainability Awards winners towards Clean Air, Clean Energy, Green Mobility and Clean Water. The SUV will be handed over to the winning bidder by Mr. Anand Mahindra, Chairman, Mahindra Group on Feb 10, 2023. The one-of...

Mahindra XUV400 gets 10,000 Bookings on Extended Republic Day Weekend

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., pioneers of the SUV segment in India, recorded over 10,000 bookings for their recently launched e-SUV, Mahindra XUV400, since bookings commenced in 34 cities at 11:00am on January 26, 2023. This translates to an approx. seven-month delivery period. Launched earlier this month, the all-electric SUV starts from INR 15.99 lakh. The introductory prices are applicable on first 5,000 bookings for each of the two variants. Mahindra aims to deliver 20,000 units o...

BMW Motorrad launches BMW R nineT 100 Years and BMW R 18 100 Years in India

BMW Motorrad India launched the BMW R nineT 100 Years and the BMW R 18 100 Years limited edition motorcycles in India. These motorcycles can be booked at BMW Motorrad India dealerships from today onwards. In December 1922, BMW chief designer Max Friz puts the first full-scale BMW motorcycle on the drawing board. At its heart is an air-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine. The first BMW motorcycle, the R 32, was presented in September 1923. This heralded the beginning of BMW motorcy...

VIDA, Powered by Hero, set for rapid expansion to 100 cities

VIDA, Powered by Hero, the emerging mobility brand of Hero MotoCorp - the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters - is all set to expand its operations in the country. VIDA plans to increase its presence to 100 cities within this calendar year 2023. It will use Hero MotoCorp’s expansive dealer network to rapidly scale up its operations across the country. It has already commenced the expansion plan with eight new cities – Pune, Ahme...

Lexus teams up with renowned designers Abraham & Thakore to co-create limited edition jackets as a precursor to announcing the new Lexus LC 500h

Committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and seen as a luxury lifestyle partner, Lexus has embarked on a collaborative journey with renowned designers Abraham & Thakore to pursue luxury that is personal & conscious. The lifestyle luxury brand has teamed up with the masters of minimalism - Abraham & Thakore to release limited edition jackets featuring custom designs inspired by Lexus. Designed based on the Lexus philosophy, the collaboration complimen...

Lexus announces the new LC500H Luxury coupe with high-end upgrades

Committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and seen as a luxury lifestyle partner, Lexus has announced the new LC500H Luxury Coupe equipped with high end upgrades. The new Lexus LC 500h gets distinct enhancements to further up its lifestyle quotient. From changes ranging from an all-new Instrument Panel to the layout of the Center Console, the enhancements in the new LC have been made considering its usability and comfort.   The bold & high-end upgrade...

Mercedes-Benz launches the much-awaited global automotive icon, the New G- Class in India

India’s largest luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India today, introduced the much-awaited iconic SUV, the G-Class, for the Indian market. The G-Class 400d is launched in two attractive variants, G 400d Adventure Edition, and the sporty G 400d AMG Line. The company also commenced the booking of the G 400d and deliveries of the vehicle will begin from Q4 this year. Deliveries will be based on exclusive allocations for the Indian market owing to the high demand for this ic...

Renault India achieves 10,00,000 production milestone

Renault, the leading European brand in India, is proud to announce a production milestone of 10,00,000 vehicles in India. This remarkable achievement showcases the Renault's manufacturing prowess and underlines its commitment to delivering high-quality vehicles to Indian customers. Renault's state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Chennai has played a pivotal role in this remarkable accomplishment. With a production capacity of 480,000 units per annum, the facil...

Yamaha achieves 200 Blue Square showroom milestone across India

India Yamaha Motor (IYM) Pvt. Ltd. today announced the achievement of yet another significant milestone of setting up 200 Blue Square showrooms across India. This announcement aligns perfectly with the company's unwavering dedication to create a comprehensive 3S network unified under the Yamaha Blue theme, while also fortifying the company’s presence in the Indian market. Introduced in 2018, 'The Call of the Blue' brand campaign, struck a chord with the Yamaha custom...

Indian Navy partners with TVS Motor Company as part of its ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations; rides atop TVS Apache motorcycles a...

The Indian Navy, in continuation with celebrating its ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ has partnered with TVS Motor Company, a reputed manufacturer of two and three-wheelers, to embark on a motorcycle expedition in Ladakh, the land of high passes. This 28 days long expedition atop TVS Apache motorcycles, commemorating the 75th year of independence as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Celebrations, was flagged off from New Delhi today. This expedition of the Indian Navy&rsq...

Mahindra launches its flagship Global SUV, XUV700, in Australia

Global manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. launches the highly anticipated XUV700 (pronounced as XUV, 7 double 'Oh') in Australia. The Australian market appreciates high-quality SUVs and Utes and is an important destination for global manufacturers. Given the strategic importance of this market, Mahindra’s introduction of its flagship SUV here marks Mahindra's ambitious global expansion strategy and signifies the beginning of an exciting new phase for the brand in Aust...

New BMW M 1000 RR launched in India

The new BMW M 1000 RR was launched in India today. Available as completely built-up units (CBU), this motorcycle can be pre-ordered at all BMW Motorrad India authorised dealerships from today onwards. The deliveries for the same will begin in November 2023. Mr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “With the new BMW M 1000 RR, BMW Motorrad has set a new milestone in the field of superbikes. It is a motorcycle built for those who are driven by passion and ready to take on cha...

Mahindra delivers 100,000th unit of its flagship SUV XUV700

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., the leading SUV maker, is proud to announce the delivery of the 100, 000th unit of its flagship SUV, the XUV700.  The XUV700 has achieved this milestone in less than 20 months, becoming the fastest SUV from the Mahindra portfolio to reach this milestone. With its unmissable presence, tough yet sophisticated experience, spirited performance, world-class safety and sci-fi technology, the disruptive XUV700 has captured the hearts of consumers, positioni...

Mahindra expands XUV300 line-up with New Variants

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India's leading SUV manufacturer, has broadened the appeal of its acclaimed XUV300 SUV, offering greater accessibility for enthusiasts. The introduction of the petrol-exclusive W2 variant provides an enticing entry point into the XUV300 range, priced at ₹ 7.99 Lakh. This variant offers an exceptional blend of value and performance, making it an ideal choice for those looking for an authentic and sporty SUV. In a move to extend exhilarating perfo...

Lexus India announces Limited Edition of its stunning sports coupe- the Lexus LC 500h

Extending the spirit of Omotenashi and pre-empting the expectation of our guest to distinguish themselves, Lexus India has unveiled a new 2024 limited-edition run of its sports coupe, LC 500h. Priced at INR 2,50,50,000, the limited edition is available in a divine pearlescent shade meant to accentuate the design of the vehicle and is powered by 3.5-liter V6 hybrid petrol engine with multi-stage hybrid transmission.  The 2024 LC 500h Limited Edition is more than just a c...

Mercedes-Benz strengthens its BEV portfolio; Launches top-end and dynamic EQE 500 4MATIC SUV at its new luxurious ‘Customer Experience Centre...

India’s most desirable luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz India, today launched the highly desirable and dynamic luxury BEV from its global portfolio, the EQE 500 4MATIC SUV. The EQE SUV will further strengthen Mercedes-Benz’s Luxury BEV portfolio, underlining its aggressive BEV roadmap planned for India. The new EQE 500 in its SUV avatar isthe most spacious representative of its class and re...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches the 2023 CB200X

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today launched the OBD2 compliant 2023 CB200X. Meticulously crafted for both city usage and to tackle the roads less travelled, the CB200X is a testament of Honda’s innovations and goes beyond customer expectations to explore life with every ride. The 2023 Honda CB200X has been attractively priced at Rs 1,46,999 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and one can now book it at their nearest Red Wing dealerships.  Comme...

BYD India delivers 200 ATTO 3 Electric Passenger Vehicles through curated events

BYD India, a subsidiary of the world's leading New Energy Vehicles (NEV) manufacturer BYD, has delivered a batch of 200 ATTO 3 electric passenger vehicles through a series of events on 17th Sep ’23 across six major Indian cities – Delhi NCR , Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kochi. Curated for the BYD ATTO 3 customers, these events took place simultaneously across these cities to celebrate, commemorate and spread joy among the customers. It was a day of entertai...

All-new BMW M 1000 R launched in India

The all-new BMW M 1000 R supersport M Roadster was launched in India today. Available as a completely built-up unit (CBU), this motorcycle can be pre-ordered at all BMW Motorrad India authorised dealerships from today onwards. The deliveries for the same will begin in January 2024. Mr. Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India said, “The all-new BMW M 1000 R is the second M model from BMW Motorrad. This powerful superbike pushes you to the limit with its dynamic roadster characteristi...

Yokohama Introduces Next-Gen Off-Road Tires Range: The Geolandar Xtreme All Terrain and Mud Terrain Series

Yokohama India announced the launch of two new additions to its popular Geolandar series – the Geolandar X-AT and Geolandar M/T G003. These cutting-edge tires are engineered to deliver unparalleled performance and durability, catering to the diverse needs of off-road enthusiasts and adventurers. The Geolandar X-AT positioned in between All Terrain and Mud Terrain offers exceptional performance across a variety of terrains. With its all-terrain capabilities, this tire ensures superior...

Yamaha achieves remarkable milestone with 300 Blue Square outlets in India

India Yamaha Motor (IYM), today marked an important milestone in revving up its network to 300 Blue Square showrooms across India. This accomplishment reflects Yamaha's ongoing dedication to building a strong network under the Yamaha Blue theme and offering customers with a superior end-to-end experience.  The 'Call of the Blue' brand campaign, introduced in 2018, has played a pivotal role in Yamaha's journey towards enhancing customer engagement and establishing ...

BYD SEAL accelerates to 500 bookings within 15 days in India

BYD India, a subsidiary of the world's leading New Energy Vehicles (NEV) manufacturer, achieved a landmark as it witnessed 500 bookings of its BYD SEAL luxury sport sedan within 15 days of launch. The consistent rise in bookings highlight the growing demand for technologically packed, high performance, competitively priced luxury EVs. The BYD SEAL is a globally-acclaimed product and has been nominated as a finalist for ‘World Car of the Year’ at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show. ...

Suzuki Motorcycle India launches all-new V-STROM 800DE

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, heralds in a new dimension of Adventure Motorcycling in India. Riding on solid reputation earned by V-Strom Family, SMIPL today launched the much-awaited Suzuki V-STROM 800DE in India.  Embracing the spirit of ‘Adventure is its Purpose’, the all-new Suzuki V-STROM 800DE is all set to usher in an exciting new era of dual-purpose pleasure to riders across ...

Pop Cars (Part I)

There are songs and there are music videos. As soon as the songs start climbing up the charts in their respective countries, and before they go on to become international hits, a music video is often released to cash in on its success and it is this music video, which if shot well, can be a make or break factor, going a long way in determining how the song performs on the charts. After “sexy women,” the second most obvious choice for shooting music videos are “cool cars&rdqu...

Hello, Baden-Baden

Nestled on the fringes of Germany’s famed Black Forest region lies the spa town of Baden-Baden. Its regional, natural beauty, and the fact that it boasts more than 1000 hiking routes, 630km of cycling and mountain bike trails and 10 lakes makes it a magnet for city slickers. For a while in between, it even got pigeon-holed as a spot for the more gentrified and geriatric, but now, it has finally managed to shed that image.  Today, Baden-Baden, has transformed herself from a ...

PHOTO FEATURE: In a new light

Instrument clusters play a big role in the choice of your car. More often than not, it is the instrument cluster that is a big deciding factor in terms of whether you've taken a shine to the car or not, after having liked the exterior design, of course. Besides, after your purchase, the instrument cluster continues to be a daily source of joy during your commutes to work as well as on those long holidays to the hills. T...

The Drive

On February 14th, 2019, as News of the Pulwama attack flashed on the television screen at Ajmer airport, Umesh Gopinath Jadhav, 38, who along with his band members, was waiting to catch a flight back to Bangalore, after performing at a music show, got queasy. As the body count of the martyred soldiers started rising, Jadhav, became more uneasy and found himself asking, “What am I, as a civilian, doing about this?”  After arriving in Bangalore, he decided that he would not ...

Licence to thrill

With the 25th James Bond film, No time to Die, hitting theatres this November, it is not only the Aston Martin lovers who will feel thrilled when the legendary DB5 drops its headlamps and pulverizes the bad guys with a gatling gun. The movie will also give aficionados of Triumph motorcycles something to be really elated about – their latest bike, the Triumph Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition Here’s the catch! Either you will need really deep pockets to get your ha...

Coming Soon (Bikes)

Calling the two-wheeler market “the heartbeat of the country” would be an understatement. Afterall, the last four years saw India selling around 20 million units per year.  Despite 2019 witnessing a downslide due to the anticipation of BS-VI emission norms, that were introduced earlier this year, and with the Coronavirus pandemic playing party pooper, the projection for 2020 has been more conservative. However, the good news is that markets are recovering faster than exp...

Kicking the hornet's nest

The sub-400cc Retro motorcycle segment is hotting up with Honda deciding to enter this class by launching the H'ness CB350. It is the Japanese manufacturer’s first classic motorcycle in this division and it will go up against the likes of the segment leader, Royal Enfield, Benelli Imperiale 400, and Jawa. Let's take a closer look at these four motorcycles to find out what they have to offer. Honda H’ness CB350 Priced from INR 1.9 Lakh onwards, Ex-Showroom India, ...

The Enticing Eight

"You've got to keep reinventing. You'll have new competitors. You'll have new customers all around you," said Ginni Rometty, CEO, IBM and this couldn't be more apt for the sub-4-metre SUV segment. It was the summer of 2013 when Ford rolled out the EcoSport, which not only kick-started India's youngest and the most competitive segment, the compact SUV class, but also created a whole new set of customers. Fast forward to 2020 and the buyer is spoilt with choices wi...

High Rollers

What happens when luxury SUVs become too bourgeois for one’s liking? Instead of mirroring one’s personality and standing out in the crowd, they simply blend in with everything else on the road. If you’re one of those privileged few who believe that they’ve become a victim of this wrongdoing, fret not, as you now have Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Range Rover, and the latest, the Mercedes-Maybach, that joins this elite club for the well-heeled. All these iconic badges offer ost...

Mahindra XUV700 was not built in a day

In an industry where “nose-jobs” and “facelifts” are a big deal, you can only imagine the frenzy and the cacophony that accompanies the launch of a brand-new product. And if it happens to be by a homegrown auto manufacturer such as Mahindra & Mahindra, then you can be doubly sure that it is nothing short of a mega celebration. And that is precisely what we have been witnessing when it comes to their latest SUV, the Mahindra XUV700.  Afterall, it isn&rsquo...

BMW's latest F 900 XR: Two in One

BMW has launched the latest F 900 XR in the Indian market. The F 900 XR now comes with a price tag of INR 12.30 lakhs (Ex-Showroom). With the XR tag, BMW claims to deliver an uncompromising mix of sportiness and touring capability for this motorcycle. Not much has changed and the motorcycle still comes with a 6.5-inch colour TFT multifunctional instrument cluster with smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth and the BMW Motorrad Connectivity App. LED lighting all around is...

"A book deal and a film are in the offing:" Dakshina Krishna Kumar Murthy

Paeans have been written about 44-year-old, Mysuru-based Dakshina Krishna Kumar Murthy, the ‘modern-day Shravan,’ who embarked on a journey in January, 2018, to show his 73-year-old mother, Choodarathna, Temples across India on his 2001 Bajaj Chetak scooter, the “only gift” from his Father, Dakshina Murthy. Now, in 2023, the duo has travelled not just across the length and breadth of India, visiting Temples and other places of religious interest, but have also visited ...

Mahindra XUV 400: Three Cheers!

Talking about the XUV400, R Velusamy, President, Automotive Technology & Product Development, M&M Ltd., says that they started work on XUV400 three years back. “The XUV400 is a typical ICE Converted SUV, a typical intermediary step. We take an ICE vehicle, do a battery fitment, specific to that vehicle and then convert it to electric,” he says.  Pratap Bose, EVP & Chief Design Officer, M&M Ltd., says that every millimeter of the XUV400 is a Mahindra SUV...

Mahindra XUV400: The New Disruptor?

There’s a new arrival on the Indian EV scene – Mahindra XUV400 – and boy is it fast! We drove the XUV400 at MSPT (Mahindra SUV Proving Track), in Chennai, recently and were blown away by its scorching performance. Here’s what we think of Mahindra’s latest EV offering which is here to take on Hyundai Kona, MG ZS EV, and Tata Nexon EV… On the outside, one of the first things that you will notice are its dimensions. You’ll see that the XUV40...

Girls Just Want To Have Fun

Women from different walks of life experience a fun day of off-roading activities with Mahindra Adventure and Autocar India's teams at Mahindra's off-roading academy in Igatpuri, near Mumbai, where they have a blast driving Mahindra's much acclaimed SUVs - The Mahindra Thar and the Mahindra XUV700. #WomenWithDrive #mahindra #autocarindia #mahindrathar #mahindraxuv700 #mahindraadventure #offroad #Turnofspeed #RachnaTyagi #offroading