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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.

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...

Frost & Sullivan, India’s top growth advisory company, has revealed in its latest Total Cost of Ownership Benchmark analysis that Kia’s best-selling innovations - Seltos and Carens offer segments' lowest maintenance...

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...

Recyclekaro, one of the leading e-waste and lithium-ion battery recycling companies in India, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), India's foremost nuclear ...

Hero MotoSports Team Rally, the motorsport team of Hero MotoCorp, created history by becoming the first ever Indian manufacturer team to finish on the podium of the legendary Dakar Rally.

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...

BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer in new energy vehicles (NEVs) and power batteries, initiated a groundbreaking chapter in the maritime transportation of NEVs with the inaugural voyage of its first dedicated rol...

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...

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...

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...

Renault India Private Limited (RIPL) has launched its campaign, "Renault Experience Days." This innovative and immersive initiative promises to redefine the way Indians experience and engage with the brand.

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...

Uber, the global ride sharing app, announced a slew of partnerships to electrify its services in India, teaming up with leading industry players to accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility. As part of the s...

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

Chitra Zutshi, Deputy Manager at Hero MotoCorp has been paraplegic since birth. And, she has dreamt of owning and riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, against all odds, for at least as long.

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.

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.

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.

Audio-Technica, a leading innovator in transducer technology for over 50 years, has announced the introduction of its new ATH-M50xBT2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, the next generation of the flagship wireless iterat...

Emergency Medical Response Service Provider Medulance Healthcare has launched a 5G- Smart connected ambulance in association with Reliance Jio, the country’s biggest telecom operator.

Tata Motors announced that its electric SUV - Nexon EV Max has made a landmark entry into the India Book of Records. The Nexon EV Max successfully scaled the world’s highest motorable road at Umling La pass, locate...

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 spectacular first season last year at the JK Tyre FMSCI National Racing Championship, Royal Enfield is ready to once again set the track on fire as it returns for Season 2.

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...

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...

BYD India, a new energy vehicle manufacturer, has entered the India Book of Records for the maximum distance covered in an electric car with its all-new e6. The fully electric MPV led the charge in the ‘Sustainable ...

EMotorad, an electric bicycle manufacturing start-up, has launched two new products in the form of Lil E and T-Rex+. The two new variants join the existing range of e-cycles, T-Rex, EMX, and Doodle.

Mobility, technology, and the environment are entwined in attaining a sustainable future. The pressing need to curb the excessive consumption of fossil fuels for transportation, which, as reports suggest accounts fo...

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...

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...

Audi intends to use the high-voltage battery ,located centrally in the drive and literally in the middle of the Audi RS Q e-tron, to set the next milestone in the world’s toughest rally and prove “Vorsprung durch Te...

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...

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...

Toutche, an electric bike brand has announced plans to strengthen its R&D and manufacturing in Mysuru, Karnataka. By expanding its resources and with its team working on its Connected Experience (CX) Platform and en...

To mark the eagerly anticipated release of James Bond film No Time To Die, Jaguar’s latest XF Saloon found itself involved in a thrilling chase across London, as Jaguar Racing’s Formula E driver Mitch Evans aimed to...

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.

Now this is a technology in a car that a lot of Indian would surely look forward to and appreciate big time. Yes, it is the technology that detects pot holes or speed bumps and Mercedes-Benz has just incorporated th...

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...

Peugeot has taken the wraps off the new 9X8, its latest-generation Hypercar challenger which is poised to make its competitive debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC) in 2022.

What do you say when Ola Chairman and Group CEO Bhavish Aggarwal takes his own Ola scooter for a spin around Bangalore? Simple, it’s the Boss’ day out.

To Speed or Not To Speed, that is the question. On June 27, 2021 was like any other weekend for the bunch of youngsters speeding on the Gurugram-Faridabad highway near the Delhi border. This long stretch of road do...

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

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

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

TVS Srichakra Ltd., one of India’s leading manufacturers of 2 & 3 wheeler and off-highway tyres will power the MMSC Motorcycle Endurance Race 2021. All the bikes in the racing event will be shod with TVS Eurogrip ty...

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. ...

Here’s a theory. With gaming smartphones, you invariably find top shelf hardware targeted towards enthusiasts. And with that top-shelf hardware comes high levels of performance that can easily be appreciated by not ...

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...

Leading car manufacturer in India, Maruti Suzuki has completed a housing township of affordable modern eco-friendly houses for its employees in Dharuhera. The company has handed over the first batch of houses to its...

Land Rover’s most capable and durable 4x4 is taking on the ultimate all-terrain challenge with two Defender 110 support vehicles destined for the Dakar Rally 2021. The rally is one of the toughest sporting events in...

Various surveys have suggested that the average ownership of first hand used cars has been dramatically decreasing and has come down to approximately 24-30 months. It is here that Sameer Kalra, a car leasing expert ...

Global mobility technology leader Bombardier Transportation recently celebrated the delivery of the 800th Bombardier Movia metro car to India’s Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC). Together in partnership, Delhi...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

With an exact 712 stitches per diamond, Bentley’s striking Diamond-in-Diamond Quilting pattern for the interiors of the new Continental GT and Continental GT Convertible models is now ordered by three-quarters of al...

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...

GoZero Mobility a company that has apparently a UK based label, has made its way into the Indian market with the launch of two e-cycles – One and Mile for a price of Rs 32,999 and 29,999 respectively. After one year...

GoZero Mobility, a British electric bike & lifestyle brand headed by an Indian Ankit Kumar has announced its expansion into the Indian market. After one year of design & technology development in Birmingham, United ...

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...

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...

NTorq-o-Tron, a TVS NTorq inspired Transformer is a testimony to the scooter’s characteristic style, performance and technology which is likened to the Transformers universe. This creation by Rahul KP – a Bengaluru...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Bentley is introducing capacitive fingerprint sensor technology with a secure stowage unit in the Bentayga model. Developed by Bentley’s personal commissioning division, Mulliner, the fingerprint sensor technology ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

HP Lubricants has rolled out a tongue-in-cheek and vibrant integrated campaign for its motorcycle engine oil HP Racer. The campaign, featuring popular Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, emphasises the importance of usin...

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...

Maruti Suzuki’s exclusive Nexa outlets which came into being two years ago is now set to take the car service experience to a new level. Customers can look forward to plush workshops that carry forward Nexa’s design...

Motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield has collaborated with four custom builders across India in a bid to promote motorcycle personalisation. The list of customer builders includes - Inline Three, TNT Motorcycles, B...

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...

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...

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...

BMW Group India is presenting the 13th BMW Art Car created by Italy’s most renowned contemporary artist Sandro Chia. His creation will be exclusively exhibited from February 2-5, 2017 at the India Art Fair in New D...

Triumph Motorcycles conducted a comprehensive training session for Triumph Tiger customers- - Tiger Training Academy 2017 --at the Adventure Zone on Gurgaon-Faridabad road over the weekend – January 14 & 15, 2017

Immediately after the launch of the all new Fortuner on November , 2016, Toyota Kirloskar Motor organised an experiential drive camp for the media and customers, to give a first-hand experience of the new Fortuner’...

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