Features and Travel

The Hyundai long-range electric SUV Kona has made it to the prestigious Guinness World Records. Hyundai Kona Electric is first fully Made-in-India electric SUV driven to an altitude of 5,731 meters to Sawula Pass in...

It was time for the well heeled in India to let their hair down and drive their super luxury Lamborghini cars down Indian roads and the sound from over thirty V8, V10 and V12 engines, was like a roar of triumph for ...

JCB’s Fastrac from UK based company has stormed into the record books after being crowned the world’s fastest tractor with a speed of 135.191 mph. The Fastrac - designed and built by a team of young engineers in Sta...

Polaris India Pvt. Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries Inc., has inaugurated its 91st exciting off-road adventure track - Polaris Experience Zone (PEZ) in Gurugram. With this announcement, the Yansh...

The new Land Rover Defender has been put through its paces under the watchful eye of all-terrain experts from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)in the latest stage of its glo...

Pune based Polarity is set to unveil six electric Smart Bikes in Mumbai this month. These will be the first-of-their-kind road-legal EVs with pedal assistance. The brand has released teaser images of its bikes, reve...

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...

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...

Trek Bicycle has launched four new road-bikes –2019 Domane AL 2, AL 3, AL 4 & AL5 targeting beginners and avid cyclists who are into endurance cycling. The all new Domane AL series features a lightweight Alpha Alumi...

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...

Polaris RZR redefined the off-road experience and bagged the pole position at the exhilarating finale of Ultimate Desert Challenge (UDC) 2019. Kabir Waraich along with co-driver Amber Udasi grabbed the pole position...

JK Tyre Young FICCI Ladies Organisation Power Drive was successfully held in New Delhi, with over 30 young women bringing some of the iconic roads in the national capital to life as they sped along in their luxuriou...

Triumph Motorcycles successfully conducted its second edition of Tiger Trails Thar Desert as 17 Triumph motorcycle customers completed a journey through the majestic state of Rajasthan. The customers covered a journ...

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...

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.

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways will organise a motor rally to commemorate 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary. The rally will travel through places historically associated with Gandhiji, both ...

Another year is over and a new one has just begun. Just like the years gone by, 2018 also saw us getting behind the wheel of many vehicles. Some of them were exciting and some a bit disappointing. Hence we decided t...

Neeraj Panwar had a chance to spend 11 days riding through three states of North East during Royal Enfield’s Tour Of North East.

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...

If you would have ever seen a Lamborghini car at close range, you would have definitely been awed by its carbon fibre construction. You might even have seen a carbon fibre laden Kawasaki Ninja H2R touch 400 kmph. Bu...

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...

The Guangde Proving track was really intimidating. We were not allowed to use our cameras, mobile phones or any other recording devices at the plant. It was as though we were at a top secret facility of SAIC Motor C...

It was a double victory for Polaris India Pvt. Ltd., the world leader in Off-Road and All-Terrain Vehicles at the 20th edition of the world’s highest mountain rally - Raid de Himalaya. Rallyist Arindam Saikia and hi...

Over 1500 Triumph mtorcycle owners across cities donned their cravats, straightened their ties, pressed their tweed, and sat astride their favourite classic styled motorcycle to celebrate the 5th edition of Triumph ...

Blackberrys, India’s leading menswear brand flagged off the 2018 edition of The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Gurgaon. The Sunday morning saw over 500 distinguished gentlefolk in Gurgaon don stylish suits from B...

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

Polaris India Pvt. Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries Inc., has taken the adventure quotient for enthusiasts in Bengaluru a notch higher by inaugurating the second branch of Dirt Mania Adventure in...

Trek, one of the world's leading bicycle manufacturers, is set to launch ‘Trek Ride Camp’ across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai for fitness and cycling enthusiasts. ‘Trek Ride Camp’ will take place in the abov...

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has flagged off a unique ‘Quick Response Team on Bikes’ to offer faster on-road assistance for customers’ cars. A first-of-its-kind integrated initiative in India, the Quick Response Team...

Trek Bicycle has launched the latest generation of its ground-breaking aerodynamic race bike, Madone. Renowned for its ability to balance aerodynamics with ride quality, the new Madone has been updated with key tech...

Luxury motorcycle brand Ducati successfully concluded its first Independence Day Ride in India, in partnership with Lotus Petal foundation. Over 350 Ducatisti from across the Ducati dealer network came together to c...

Land Rover took its 70th anniversary celebrations to new heights by visiting a remote rural community in West Bengal that relies on a fleet of classic models for its very survival. Known as the ‘Land of Land Rovers’...

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...

Ducati India successfully concluded its very first edition of Ducati Riding Experience (DRE) – Off Road Days in India. The riding experience saw the presence of over 50 Ducatisti and Non-Ducati owners spread over tw...

The Hero Lectro EZephyr is an EPAC that cuts down on weight. We ride it to see if it makes sense to invest in an electri cycle in today's time.

The Firefox Surfelo is no ordinary cycle. It is meant for those who are good cyclists and those who understand the use of gears in a cycle. This cycle is meant for serious riding and for those who are extremely disc...

After a week-long grueling off-roading action, last moment surprises and unprecedented ups and downs on the leader board, veteran rallyist Jagat Nanjappa and co-driver Chetan Changappa of Coorg’s Team V5 Offroaders ...

Heavy downpour and a surprise element in the form of a night stage on Day 1 of Isuzu RFC India 2018, the country's toughest international off-road motorsport event, ensured a roaring start to the competition. At the...

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

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

Polaris India has opened its off-road adventure track (Polaris Experience Zone) in Punjab. This is the first PEZ in the state of Punjab which was inaugurated by Vijay Sampla, Cabinet Minister and Pankaj Dubey, MD & ...

India-based global cycle major Hero Cycles is breathing fresh life into one of Britain’s most famous bike brands - Viking. Hero Cycles, the world’s biggest bicycle manufacturer by volumes, bought the 110-year-old Vi...

Isuzu Motors India has joined hands with Cougar Motorsport Pvt. Ltd. to promote the spirit of adventure by sponsoring the 2018 edition of RFC India. This is the 5th edition of India’s toughest international off-road...

The 149th edition of the Mahindra Great Escape, one of India’s most popular off-roading adventures, concluded successfully in South Goa with over 50 vehicles from the Mahindra stable maneuvering the challenging rout...

Hero Motors Company (HMC) has launched a new leaner, friendlier, more cost effective instrument for the masses to complete their daily commute on---the EZephyr. The EZephyr is the first of its kind to be equipped wi...

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

India’s leading adventure motorcycling brand, Triumph Motorcycles India has introduced the second edition of its Tiger Trails experience to Spiti. While safety is a crucial part of the Triumph value system, honing t...

An enthusiastic group of five women across India in association with Balkrishna Industries Limited (BKT) scaled the Mount Everest (Sagarmatha) on June 4, 2018. The expedition also marked the first time that BKT has ...

Triumph Motorcycles, for the first time flagged off a Jammu to Kanyakumari ride promoting safer riding techniques across India. The brand often conducts road safety workshops, where the programmes focus on two-wheel...

Off-road enthusiasts in Delhi and surrounding areas can now look forward to an exclusive track to ride their off road vehicles as ATV Circuit has launched such a track in Noida. In order to promote off-roading in a ...

Cougar Motorsport, India’s pioneering luxury self-drive experiences provider has announced the 9th edition of The Himalayan Dash. This premium luxury driving expedition, which usually witnesses participation from Se...

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...

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

The major attraction at the Renault Experience Centre will be the display of the Formula One car, demonstrating Renault’s passion for Motorsport. Together with this, the Renault Experience Centre will have a plethor...

Trek Bicycle, one of the world's leading bicycle manufacturers, announced its foray into the India market. Trek India will offer 34 bicycle models across road, mountain, and hybrid categories in the premium and supe...

Voyages Overland, one of India’s pioneer overlanding company, is introducing a new concept of travel in India known as ‘Overlanding’, on a never before seen format. Overlanding is a type of Adventure Tourism, a form...

In a bid to demonstrate the off road prowess of the Fortuner, Toyota organised an exclusive camp for its customers in Gurugram. The off road obstacle course was designed to give customers a chance at experiencing th...

British car maker MG Motor India (Morris Garages) organised an exclusive MG Owners Meet & Drive as part of the 21 Gun Salute Rally, a vintage and classic car rally held in the Capital. The exclusive MG Owners Meet &...

The 8th edition of The 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally & Concours Show 2018 witnessed over 125 vintage cars and 35 vintage two wheelers representing the most beautiful creations in the history of the a...

Bollywood actor and Honda 2Wheelers brand Ambassador Akshay Kumar enthralled his fans at the company’s pavilion at the Auto Expo 2018 being held at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Ltd (HMSI) aka Honda 2Wheelers India pavilion became the centre of attraction on February 10, 2018 at the Auto Expo –The Motor Show 2018 being held at the India Expo Mart in Greater ...

As a part of its road-safety efforts, Maruti Suzuki India Limited will be creating excitement and surprise among Auto Expo 2018 visitors at Greater Noida when it organised a unique #PehniKya? flash mob to create awa...

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) launched ‘Swachh Can’, a portable bin for all Hyundai Cars under its new CSR Pillar for India- ‘Swachh Move’ supporting the nationwide campaign Swacch Bharat Abhiyan.

Starkenn Sports Pvt. Ltd, a premium bicycle company headquartered in Pune launched the advanced version of world’s fastest bike Giant Propel Advanced Disc for Rs 3.6 lakh at the Auto Expo 2018. Starkenn also launche...

Can you imagine a company having made over 6 billion cars since 1968? This translates to roughly 16.5 cars per second! We are not talking about a Toyota or a Volkswagen here, but about Hot Wheels from the house of ...

JK Tyre & Industries Ltd put on display the best-in-class technology in tyres at Auto Expo 2018 in Greater Noida. Auto-lovers were given a sneak peek into the latest tyres that add to a vehicle’s style quotient in ...

Starkenn Sports Pvt. Ltd, a premium bicycle company headquartered in Pune will be launching world’s fastest bike Giant Propel Advanced Disc. Starkenn is also launching the special edition Giant TCR Advanced SL Magli...

The 14th edition of the biennial Auto Expo 2018 will again see auto component manufacturers and automobile manufacturers hosting their respective shows in two different venues. While the Components show will be held...

Pinnacle Speciality Vehicles (PSV), a leading vehicle conversion unit of Pinnacle Industries Limited, has announced Gautam Gambhir as its brand ambassador ahead of its participation and launch at upcoming Greater No...

Pinnacle Speciality Vehicles (PSV), a division of Pinnacle Industries Limited is all set to showcase Finetza, a customised expandable motor home at the 2018 Auto Expo. The first of its kind in the Indian market, th...

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) recently concluded its first edition of the ‘India Myanmar Thailand’ Expedition held under the Mahindra Adventure umbrella brand in Guwahati. The 20 vehicles that formed the Mahindra ...

Pinnacle Speciality Vehicles, part of Pinnacle Industries Limited group, a company specialising in custom and special purpose vehicles for commercial and personal use, has launched ‘Magnifica’, a customised tourer s...

Royal Enfield Rider Mania, India’s most definitive motorcycle festival which concluded recently saw participation from Royal Enfield enthusiasts in India and across the world as they converged at Goa to be a part of...

Johnnie Walker – The Journey is encouraging people in India to #JOINTHEPACT with Mika Hakkinen, the Global Responsible Drinking Ambassador and Two-time Formula One World Drivers’ Champion. Mika Hakkinen will drive w...

When you hear the name Porsche the first thought that crosses your mind would probably be a cute looking red coloured roadster with an exhaust note that terrifies other motorists. Well you are not too far from the t...

Twenty-five years after the legendary LM002 ceased production, Automobili Lamborghini will launch the Urus on December 4, 2017 in Sant’Agata Bolognese, again creating a new class of Super SUVs. In advance of the Uru...

Want to see the Triumph Bonneville on which Steve McQueen attempted to jump the border fence in The Great Escape? Or the Speed Triple ridden by Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible 2? UK based Triumph Motorcycles has op...

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

After the kick-off of the Land Rover Experience tour in Hyderabad, followed by Kochi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad and Indore, Land Rover continued its adventurous journey in Delhi. The customers got to explor...

The Discovery Sport SUV provided stiff competition for Finnish middle distance champion, Laura Kääriäinen and her team of six sled dogs. They went head-to-head in Vesileppis Ski Tunnel, Finland, in a unique 1km spri...

The Tiger Training Academy is, incidentally, a special initiative by Triumph to train the Triumph Tiger owners on riding safely both on and off road conditions. The course in Aamby Valley was a pure off-road experie...

It’s common knowledge, at least today to some extent, that Jeep engineers love to delight their customers with “Easter eggs”. This has nothing to do with the Easter season which Christians celebrate all over the wor...

Ahmedabad based Lightspeed Mobility has unveiled two new electric bicycles that come with pedal assist and a whole range of other features. It’s currently available in two variants, the LightSpeed Glyd and the Light...

Bollywood actor Salman Khan unveiled Being Human E-Cycles on June 5, 2017, the World Environment Day. Salman delighted guests by choosing a fun, eco-friendly entry into the event, by cycling from his home in Bandra ...

For once the little boy inside me took over as I stood there giggling like a lad out to play a prank on people. There was no one inside the beautifully designed BMW 730Ld M Sport that stood in the middle of a desert...

Toyota will be handing over keys to its latest concept roadster at the Tokyo Toy Show which begins from June 1 to 4, 2017. Young visitors to the show will be able to get behind the wheel of the Camatte Petta concept...

For Manas Dewan and his wife Anuradha Dewan (Anu), both accomplished professionals, the need to travel beyond the mundane path, has finally taken a concrete shape. The Dewans who are settled in Pune, will be setting...

It was a few years back in 2015 that the Porsche 911 (pronounced Nine Eleven) had turned 50. And now on May 11, 2017, Porsche (part of the Volkswagen Group of Germany) rolled out the one millionth Porsche 911 from i...

Polaris had a moment of pride on May 3, 2017 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Kedarnath temple was transported in the Polaris Ranger 6X6. The Prime Minister travelled in a Polaris Ranger 6X6 800 EFI. Polaris...

Are steel and aluminium no more in vogue? Maybe yes, if you are aware of the fact that Godrej & Boyce, the holding company of the Godrej Group, has launched Bambusa, its premium range of bicycles built from bamboo....

There are different ways to promote safe riding. When that effort is sugar coated with a beautiful offer, then you can be rest assured that people would love it. That’s what Droom has been doing with their Rs 9 per ...

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...

Tata Motors owned JLR (Jaguar Land Rover) launched their latest 2017 collection of branded goods. Both Jaguar and Land Rover have been long associated with luxury and craftsmanship. Their Branded Goods Collection is...

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...

Wiebe Wakker from Haarlem, the Netherlands who started on a mother of all road trips more than a year back, finally reached Mumbai. Without money Wakker is trying to reach Australia in an electric car. To reach his ...

We set out in two Maruti Suzuki Gypsy vehicles (considered one of the best navigators in such off road terrains) and a 4x4 Ford Endeavour. Our first stop was lunch at the iconic Pal Dhaba in Chandigarh.

Like always international auto shows create a flutter with the showcasing of concept cars. But the 87th Geneva International Auto Show (March 7 to 19, 2017) saw a concept car that could possibly flutter, I mean actu...

Mahindra Two Wheelers announced the launch of a book for its flagship, 300cc tourer, Mahindra Mojo. This book encapsulates the bike’s journey from its inception to launch and thereafter creating a niche as India’s m...