About Kingshuk Dutta
Kingshuk DuttaConnect with this authorIt has been 10 years since Kingshuk stepped into the interesting world of automotive journalism. From being a part of a team that drove two Mercedes-Benz SUVs from Germany to India to covering the WRC in Australia, along with various international media events he has done it all. He is equally happy behind the wheel of a car or on a motorcycle. All he wishes is to own and adventure touring motorcycle and explore India. In case you would want to help him realise his dream, please drop him a mail. Donations are accepted in cash and kind. Also, he dabbles in automotive photography, Liverpool, Football and Metallica are things close to his heart.
Articles of Kingshuk Dutta
Winter Wanderlust: Driving To Spiti And Back!
Driving to Spiti is a great road trip! But, driving to Spiti in winter! Now that's a completely different ballgame. We took a Volkswagen Tiguan and drove up till Key Monastery in sub-zero temperatures. What an adventure it turned out to be!
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2019 Porsche 911 Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 1.82 Crore
This is the 8th generation of the iconic Porsche 911 and it is finally here in India. It is priced at Rs. 1.82 crore (ex-showroom) onwards, and it takes a leap from its previous generation in terms of engines and technology.
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2019 Triumph Street Scrambler Review
The 2019 Triumph Street Scrambler gets a bunch of updates along with increased output and better off-road capability. We test ride the new Street Scrambler and come away impressed.
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BMW F 850 GS Pro Review
The BMW F 850 GS is the newest middleweight adventure motorcycle in India and we finally had the opportunity to ride and see where it fits in the food chain, where the Triumph Tiger 800 is the proverbial king of the jungle in the middleweight adventure segment!
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Hyundai Venue Will Be India's First Connected Car With 10 India-Only Features
Hyundai Motor India Limited has pulled out all stops to ensure that the new and upcoming Hyundai Venue subcompact SUV will be India's first ever connected car. The Hyundai Venue will get the company's 'BlueLink' connected technology and it will have 10 India-only features with a total of 33 connectivity features. Some of the features that BlueLink will offer in India are geo-fencing, speed alerts, SOS, panic notifications, destination sharing, and road-side assistance and so on. Hyundai said that it has tested its BlueLink technology rigorously in India, keeping the conditions in mind along with the needs of the customers. This also includes voice guidance and recognition in Indian-accented English which means that the software will be able to recognise spoken English from different regions in India. The Hyundai Venue will also have remote-control operated functions such as climate control, horn and headlamps on, vehicle status, engine start/stop and so on. The best thing is that Hyundai BlueLink can use your smartphone interface as a remote control.
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2019 Triumph Street Twin Review
The Triumph Street Twin has been the bestseller for the company in India and globally too. With the new and updated 2019 Street Twin already launched in India, we figured a good ride was in order to sample the updates. So, here's our review of the 2019 Triumph Street Twin.
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Royal Enfield Bullet Trials Works Replica 500 First Ride Review
Royal Enfield has had a great legacy in Trials competitions in the 1940s and the '50s. The company thought it would be a good idea to offer a slice of its heritage in a modern avatar. And so, here is our review of the new Royal Enfield Trials 500.
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BMW India Launches Joy Rewards After-Sales Program
BMW India has launched a first of its kind after sales benefit program called the BMW Joy Rewards. The company says that it is a special after sales program which offers multiple benefits should you become a part of the BMW family in India. The program offers greater value, convenience and support to customers who have owned a BMW for five years or more. For example, it offers discounts ranging from 14 per cent to 30 per cent on service cost and select parts. The benefits and rewards increase as the years of ownership increase and help reduce the cost of maintenance. The good news is BMW owners can avail the benefits every time they send their cars for service at authorised service centres and dealerships.
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2019 Ford Figo Facelift Review
The new 2019 Ford Figo facelift is here and we got a chance to get behind the wheel! It gets a bunch of updates to the looks, features and gets a new 1.2-litre dragon petrol engine as well. Here's what we think about the updated hatchback.
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Mahindra XUV300 First Drive Review
The SsangYong-Mahindra partnership has brought in another new model, which could prove to be the next big thing in the subcompact SUV segment in India. Yes! We are talking about the Mahindra XUV300, based on the SsangYong Tivoli. Here's our first impression of the car!
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BMW G 310 GS Review
The BMW G 310 GS is the smallest model in the company's illustrious range of adventure motorcycles. It is also the most affordable GS model too. But does it do enough to further the reputation of the famous 'GS' badge. We find out!
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Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC First Ride Review
We got to ride the new Triumph Scrambler 1200 in Portugal, to test both its on-road and off-road capabilities. Read on to find out if the bike is just yet another model to join the Bonneville family, or a lot more.
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Volkswagen Developing New Lighting Technologies
Lighting is one of the most under-rated components of a vehicle. But no more! Volkswagen is all set to revolutionise the automotive lighting technology with new innovations which could be used in the future.
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TVS Radeon Road Test Review
The Radeon is an all-new 110 cc commuter motorcycle from TVS and the company is hopeful of generating volumes in the all-important 110 cc segment. But is it a good option? We spend some time with the new TVS Radeon to see what exactly it offers.
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BMW G 310 R Road Test Review
The BMW G 310 R is the smallest motorcycle from the German manufacturer. But at the same time, it is big on promise too. We ride the BMW G 310 R at length and come away impressed.
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Suzuki GSX-S750 Road Test Review
It is one of the more affordable motorcycles in India which has an in-line four cylindered engine! Yes! It is the Suzuki GSX-S750. After a stint at BIC a few months ago, we finally get an opportunity to ride this Japanese naked sport motorcycle on regular roads.
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Mahindra Alturas G4 First Drive Review
The Mahindra Alturas G4 is a big deal for the company. It is the new flagship from Mahindra and also marks the entry of the company in a new SUV segment. So, does it have the goods to deliver? Read on to find out!
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2019 Volvo S60 First Drive Review
The new-generation Volvo S60 is a handsome looking car and it will be coming to India next year as well. Here is a quick lowdown on how the new Volvo S60 drives and why it could be a game-changer in its segment.
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Hero Xtreme 200R Road Test Review
We finally get an opportunity to ride the Hero Xtreme 200R on regular roads and were pleasantly surprised. Read on to find out how!
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Exclusive: 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet Facelift Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 65.25 Lakh
Just a month after the C-Class Facelift launch, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Cabriolet is now on sale in India as well, with it being priced at Rs. 65.25 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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