Features and Travel

Acko has brought out its second edition of Theft Report ‘Theft & the City 2024’ that reveals a 2X spike in vehicle thefts in India between 2022 - 2023, with Delhi continuing to top the charts.

Pepe Jeans joins as title partner of the newly formed programme, in a partnership rooted in mutual commitment to excellence and the shared goal of advancing women’s roles in the traditionally male-dominated arena of...

With a global relevance and perceived as a lifestyle icon, the brand Vespa has been valued at more than one billion euros (1,079 million or Rs 9775 crore) with a 19% growth in value, compared to the previous valuat...

A recently released report by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has revealed alarming statistics regarding road accidents in 2022, with over 50,000 individuals losing their lives in bike accidents ...

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.

MG Motor India released its report on the findings of Urban Mobility Happiness Survey. The survey, conducted by Nielsen gathered valuable insights into the mobility patterns of people residing in major Indian cities...

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

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...

The pre-owned luxury car segment is gaining immense popularity in recent years. The increase in disposable income has been a major factor in exercising the liberty to explore the niche segment previously dominated b...

adidas has revealed the Adistar CS, a shoe designed with more cushioning and support than previous versions, to help runners explore their distance potential.

Tata Motors has introduced ‘Anubhav,’ showroom on wheels, a door step car buying experience for the rural customers. In line with its rural marketing strategy, this initiative will help increase reach in tehsils and...

Every year, a large number of traffic incidents and crashes occur worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1.3 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes. Ther...

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

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

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...

After setting the country side on fire with its adventure motorcycles and an equally adventurous spirit, motorcycle major Royal Enfield is now planning to set the tracks on fire in India. The company announced the d...

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...

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...

Honda Motor Co has announced the establishment of Ashirase, Inc., the first business venture to originate from Ignition, Honda’s new business creation program. Ashirase, Inc. is currently developing an in-shoe navig...

People in South India and those living in Mumbai opt for Mercedes Benz and BMW cars when it comes to renting premium luxury cars. But people in North as well as East India prefer Audi cars. This was stated by Hype L...

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...

The poor in India are in any way leading a life of misery and hopelessness but if anyone among them were to die in a road accident, the misery for the affected family would only increase in magnitude. A road crash m...

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...

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 ...

One can safeguard their vehicles with all kinds of mechanical locks from steering wheel locks, tyre locks, gear locks and many more ways and means. The vehicle market is also flooded with all kinds of remote locks a...

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.

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.

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...

Bentley Motors’ historic site in Crewe is already famous for producing the models that have carried its “flying B” emblem on the bonnet for one hundred years, but thanks to a new biodiversity initiative, the company...

Trek Bicycle has launched two new performance road-bikes - Émonda ALR 4 & ALR 5 targeting pro-cyclists and enthusiasts in India. The all new Émonda ALR with its exceptional ride characteristics at a great value with...

What do you get if you want to go off-roading on four wheels? You get an SUV. What do you do when you want to do the same on two wheels? You get an adventure motorcycle. But what if you want to go on the beaten path...

Delivering on its promise of launching the most affordable mass user bicycle at just Rs 1999 just three months after Pankaj M Munjal had set the target for Hero Cycles in April, the market leader unveiled its all ne...

Swachh Bharat has a got a friend in Japan. Or should we say Maruti Suzuki? Swachh, which means ‘clean’ in Hindi language, has just got the right boost from a Japanese word ‘Mottainai’ which means “Do not Waste”. In...

Hero Cycles has launched a fleet of 9 new Sprint Pro cycles. With the latest offerings, the world’s largest cycle manufacturer is looking forward to further increase its consumer base and capitalise on the demand fo...

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, organised a fun-packed day out exclusively for children by offering an experiential tour of the Honda Pavilion at the ongoing Auto Expo 20...

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...

Even though safety belts in cars are meant to protect your life in case of an accident, a majority of Delhi-ites are not convinced of the fact that wearing a safety belt while travelling in a car can actually save y...

"This material feels smoother to me. The feeling is much more pleasant than the first one" states Sara, who is participating in a blind test conducted by Raul Funes, an engineer in the SEAT Haptics department (inter...

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...

When Italy’s manufacturer of super sports cars of the finest kind, invited us for a drive at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Nodia, we almost had a revolt in our office. Everybody wanted to drive the car ...

Motown India experimented with two fully grown male dogs. One was a Golden Retriever who loves car rides and one a Labrador, who simply hates a car ride. This is the story of Hugo, the Golden Retriever and Maximus, ...

To think of it, there are so many features in a modern car that an owner of a car in India or elsewhere around the world does not really use. Everybody knows there is a safety airbag; well no body wishes to use that...

I distinctly remember the short Japanese man with a smiling face who came to India around May 2005 to be part of the launch party of the Maruti Swift. His name was Eiji Mochizuki, Chief Engineer-Compact Cars, Suzuki...

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has another reason to impress his lady love Anushka Sharma, Bollywood star and a constant companion to Kohli. Kohli has taken delivery of a limited edition Audi R8 LMX. The keys to the h...

It was fun time in Hyderabad on April 5, 2015 as Infiniti Red Bull Racing gave Hyderabad a taste of Formula One for the first time ever. Legendary 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard was at the wheel of an F1 ...

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...

Volkswagen India has established a new diesel engine assembly line and full-fledged engine testing facility at its plant located in Chakan, Pune. With this, Volkswagen India will further increase the local content i...

Now this is a game every parent in India must encourage their children to play. ‘Safety and Mobility for All,’ is an educational game designed to increase awareness of children ages seven to twelve to road safety an...

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...

This is something that needs to be emulated worldwide. Three years on from the end of One Tonne Life, this ground-breaking project, initiated by A-hus, Vattenfall and Volvo Cars, has inspired a growing number of peo...

Peugeot plans to invest Rs 4,000 crores (approx. Euros 650 million) on a 600 acre site in Sanand