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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.

Harman, an automotive electronics technology company and subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on delivering consumer experiences at automotive grade, confirms it will continue as an Official partner o...

Droom, India's leading online automobile marketplace, and Big Boy Toyz, the country's premier destination for pre-owned luxury cars, joined forces to host the fourth season of the All-Women Supercar Rally – Queens D...

Tyre maker Apollo Tyres provided an experiential drive to the fleet owners, business partners and media, at the specially curated track at the Natrax facility in Indore, to showcase its technological prowess, especi...

BMW Motorrad has commenced its most awaited training programme – GS Experience Level 1, 2024 in India. The GS Experience presents an unparalleled opportunity for riders to discover the extraordinary prowess of BMW M...

Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, commemorates two decades nurturing energy conservation in India with the launch of its "Innovation on Wheels" solutions demonstration initiative, whi...

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

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

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

Heralding a new era of premium customer experience, Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, inaugurated its first premium dealership ‘Hero Premia’ in the city of Calicut, Kerala....

BenQ, a leading provider of advanced display technology solutions has launched the ScreenBar Halo, the ultimate desk companion that revolutionises your workspace lighting, delivering a new era of clarity and comfort...

Hyundai Motor India has unveiled the country’s largest outdoor installation made of Lego bricks to showcase the dynamic Hyundai Exter.

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

In the heart of the breathtaking hills of Andalusia, Automobili Lamborghini, in partnership with international luxury real estate company Dar Global, has inspired the design of the Tierra Viva complex, located in th...

MG Motor India, a British automobile brand with a 99-year-old legacy, inaugurated MG StudioZ, a uniquely immersive experience which leverages the interactive advantages of VR/AR to bring the MG brand closer to all c...

Montra Electric, the EV arm of Murugappa Group surprised Ms. Noor Jahan, one of the city’s most recognisable female auto drivers, with a brand new ‘Super Auto’, at the inauguration of her driving school on her birth...

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

Adding another feather to the road safety initiative, Rapido – India’s leading auto-tech aggregator – is introducing a nationwide safety campaign, #RapidoSafetyFirst. The campaign aims to raise awareness about road ...

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

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

Hyundai Motor India showcased the ultimate science of human engineering and presented the manufacturing origins of the all-new Hyundai Verna at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chennai.

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...

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

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 ...

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

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.

A survey by Cars24, , a leading e-commerce platform for pre-owned vehicles, has shown that a majority of people support rules that make it mandatory for car passengers seated at the rear to wear seatbelts.

Ultraviolette Automotive Pvt. Ltd., an innovator in sustainable mobility, hosted an exclusive test ride of its high performance electric motorcycle - the F77, with India’s pilot community to mark the 75th year of in...

After a week-long battle among 27 of India’s best off-roaders, Satish Kumar (36) and co-driver Chethan Chengappa (39) from Karnataka have emerged as the overall champions of The Rainforest Challenge (RFC) India 2022...

The Government of India intends to have EV sales penetration of 30 per cent for private cars, 70 per cent for commercial vehicles and 80 per cent for two and three-wheelers by 2030 as there is an immediate need to d...

Why buy an electric car? Many people have already answered this question for themselves: as a contribution to climate protection, because of government subsidies, lower running costs and modern technology. But there...

MG Motor India has announced its partnership with professional golfer Tvesa Malik, enabling women empowerment and showcasing its support for women in sports. Previously, the British carmaker had partnered with Khel ...

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

Mahindra and Mahindra has signed a collaboration agreement with Campervan Factory Pvt. Ltd. – a research-based, IIT Madras-incubated caravan manufacturing company – to launch budget-friendly luxury campers in India...

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

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

Money spent on infrastructure, in essence, means money spent on everybody’s welfare. And if that infrastructure spending includes investments in charging outlets for electric vehicles, it augers well for the country...

The recently held e-auction of iconic and vintage cars organised by Big Boy Toyz, India’s leading pre-owned luxury car company, was a great success with several of these cars picked up by enthusiasts all over the co...

Big Boy Toyz, a leading pre-owned luxury car company, has become the first automobile organisation in India to venture into the online auctioning of vintage and classic cars in the country. This new business venture...

Ninteen-year-old mechatronics technician Amaan Shaikh from Pune, Maharashtra bagged top honours for India at the 21st edition of the Volkswagen Group’s Best Apprentice Award 2021.

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

Lamborghini, the very word, evokes a sense of ultimate luxury, speed and comfort and the cars carrying that brand name epitomize the best in indulgence and luxury. The company is not just into cars, it’s also into a...

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

One Moto Global, a British EV brand will be bring to India its main range models of electric vehicles, the Byka and Commuta electric two wheelers. The vehicles are to be launched on November 18, 2021.

Siddharth Chaturvedi owned Boys and Machines, a premier dealership specialising in pre-owned luxury cars, is aiming to clock revenues of Rs. 60-65 crore by the end of the fiscal year in March 2022 and also plans to...

Growing numbers of vehicles on roads mean an even greater demand for number plates. To be precise, every vehicle requires a pair of number plates. The use of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) for vehicle ent...

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

MG Motor India aims to deliver a unique voice experience with a personal AI assistant in the upcoming SUV – MG Astor. The British automaker announced that the voice would be powered by none other than Paralympic ath...

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

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

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

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

Automobili Lamborghini has renewed its partnership with Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport for the seventh time, delivering a new follow-me car, a Huracán Evo, which will guide arriving and departing aircraft to and ...

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

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

We have all heard of Mt Everest. Climbing the Everest requires considerable amount of stamina and will power. But if a vehicle has to successfully ‘Everest’, it requires robust technology, besides good driving skill...

Force Motors, an Abhay Firodia-controlled company is the manufacturer of fully factory built ambulance range and it also complies with the National Ambulance Code.

Thus, when we got our hands on the Volkswagen T-Roc SUV, we could not think of any other destination but the mountains. Manali and Rohtang Pass came to our mind, as the car was to be picked up from Delhi.

In April 2021 Piaggio’s iconic scooter Vespa completes 75 years of existence. Much before Vespa officially started being manufactured at the Baramati factory in the district of Pune in the western Indian state of M...

'Sacred groves of Kerala: Down from 10,000 to 1,200', the headline of an article snapped my mind to attention. I researched the topic when the Instagram post 'Sacred grove conservation and tracing theyyam, the senti...

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

Citroen is ready for India with the launch of “La Maison Citroën” phygital showrooms in Delhi and Gurugram. Located in the most strategic locations for auto retail in Delhi and Gurugram, these showrooms are among th...

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 –...

Nexzu Mobility, with its manufacturing plant in Chakan in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, has launched the Rompus+, an innovative 3-speed EV that can be used as a scooter or a bicycle. Formerly Avan Motors,...

Okinawa Autotech recently launched the Okinawa electric scooter primarily meant for the rough and tough B2B segment. This electric bike can also be adapted for personal use. We were curious whether this electric sco...

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

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

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

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...

Kings Auto, a venture of K2 Group India, that is into pre-owned premium luxury cars is planning to spread its wings across the country with its outlets. The brand has expanded its presence in Delhi, with the launch ...

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

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.

Google India and Kantar have released the findings of the ‘Auto Gear Shift India 2020’ report that captures the digital influence on Indian automobile buyers and the opportunities for the industries.

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

Delhi-based Bunty Godara has been doing motorcycle stunts for more than a decade now. He has now become a professional motorcycle stunt rider and is sponsored by names like K&N Filters, Axor helmets and is part of T...

Mahindra & Mahindra successfully auctioned its all-new Thar SUV for a noble cause and ended up raising Rs. 1.11 crore through an online auction. The auction witnessed almost 5,500 registrations from nearly 550 locat...

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...

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

Prof Gerry McGovern OBE, Land Rover’s Chief Creative Officer, has designed a special fabric to celebrate 50 years of Range Rover with one of Savile Row’s founding tailors, Henry Poole & Co. They have produced only 1...

Now whether you were a blogger, a vlogger or a journalist working with an established media outlet, the grim fact is that you better be a smart “Influencer”. Because that is what an OEM likes.

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

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.

The world has never been fair. There is always a rich world and a poor world. Just like the way there are privileged auto journalists and the not so privileged auto journalists in India. The ongoing covid-19 pandemi...

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...

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.

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...

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

Calamus One, a new generation electric bike will be making its global launch on July 16, 2019 on Kickstarter, according to Nilesh Bothra, co-founder & CEO of Calamus, Mumbai. Huzaifa Hararwala is the co-founder & C...

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 ...

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....

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 ...

Strengthening Delhi Government’s commitment to the cause of road safety in the city, Minister of Transport, Delhi Government, Kailash Gahlot inaugurated Delhi’s first Fully Automated Driving Test Centre(ADTC) at the...

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

Automobili Lamborghini brought its international platform – Lamborghini Day to India for the first time from February 23 to 24, 2019 in Jaipur, Rajasthan in North India. Lamborghini Day celebrates Lamborghini’s lead...

I could have finished reading this book, “Dear Journey Freewheeling” in maybe half a day. But when a book encapsulates an admirable, adventurous and fulfilling motorcycle journey undertaken through 18 countries, 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.

I recently got to know that I would get to go on a road trip but not for the purpose of reviewing a vehicle. The destination was Morni Hills which branches out from the Shivalik Mountain range, it was the journey I ...

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...