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
Bajaj-Triumph Alliance; What Motorcycles To Expect?
We make a list of all the possible bikes that could be manufactured and launched as a result of the newly formed Bajaj-Triumph Alliance, the greatest automotive alliance between India and England since the beginning of time.
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New-Gen BMW Z4 Teased Officially; To Be Unveiled at Pebble Beach
BMW is all set to unveil the next-generation Z4 Convertible at the upcoming Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance event to be held on 17 August, 2017. In fact, the company released a blacked out teaser image on its official Instagram handle a couple of days ago as well.
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2017 Rainforest Challenge: Gurmeet Virdi and Kirpal Singh Tung Lead
The 2017 Rainforest Challenge is underway in Goa and it has been nail-biting to say the least for the first three days. Here is our report.
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2017 Skoda Octavia Facelift Review
The new features and design elements are a step-up and add to the overall desirability quotient of the car.
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TVS Young Media Racer Program: Experience
TVS started something called the Young Media Racer Program, which serves to teach a bunch of journalists about the grassroots of motorcycle racing and give them the experience of a full season of motorcycle racing complete with the excitement, raw energy, nervousness and even a bit of heartbreak.
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Mercedes-Benz E220d Review
We get behind the wheel of the new Mercedes-Benz E 220d, which is the more affordable diesel E-Class between the two options available. We spent a few hours with the same and needless to say, it impressed us.
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Isuzu MU-X Review
The Isuzu MU-X is the latest SUV from the Japanese company and we were rather excited to get behind the steering wheel of this one. Here's how it felt.
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Toyota Innova Crysta Touring Sport Review
We get behind the wheel of the Toyota Innova Crysta Touring Sport and tell how different it is from the regular Innova Crysta.
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Isuzu MU-X Launched In India; Prices Start At Rs. 23.99 Lakh
The Isuzu MU-X has been launched in India priced from Rs. 23.99 lakh to Rs. 25.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The SUV shares its underpinnings with the Isuzu D-Max pick-up truck and replaces the MU-7 as the company's new flagship model in India.
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Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) Sets Ambitious Targets For FY18
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter had a change of guard with Minoru Kato taking over as the President & CEO for HMSI from Keita Muramatso. In his first address to the Indian automotive media, he laid out ambitious targets as well as threw in a couple of surprises as well.
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Ford Figo Sports Review
We get behind the wheel of the newly launched Ford Figo Sports Edition. Has it actually become sportier? What all has changed? Is it worth? We try and answer all your questions in this review.
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Volvo India Launches S60 Polestar, Its Fastest Car Ever, At Rs. 52.5 Lakh
S60 Polestar will be added to the existing Volvo S60 model range in India that includes the standard sedan and Cross Country models. As far as competition goes, the Volvo S60 Polestar will take on the likes of the Mercedes-AMG C43.
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2017 Volvo S60 Polestar Review
We drove the Volvo S60 Polestar a few months ago in the United States where it impressed us with its eager engine and great road characteristics. Now we are driving it in India in a rather technical racetrack in Coimbatore. Read on to find out our experience.
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Honda Activa 4G VS TVS Jupiter: Comparison Review
We compare the 2017 Honda Activa 4G with the 2017 TVS Jupiter. The Activa has always been the best-seller in the scooter segment in India. But does the Jupiter have the goods to take the fight to the Jupiter? We find out.
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Connoisseur's Edition Launched At Rs. 1.21 Crore
Mercedes-Benz has launched the new S-Class Connoisseur's Edition in India. It comes in two trims - S 350d and S 400, both priced at Rs. 1.21 crore and Rs. 1.32 crore for the S 400 (Ex-showroom, Pune) respectively. The S-Class Connoisseur's Edition gets Night View Assist Plus which has been introduced on the S-Class for the first time in India.
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Triumph Bonneville Bobber vs Harley-Davidson Roadster: Spec Comparo
Here is a quick on-paper comparison of the Triumph Bonneville Bobber with its closest competitor, the Harley-Davidson Roadster.
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Are Two-Stroke Engines Making A Comeback?
Two-stroke engines have always been a favourite of motorcycling enthusiasts around the world. Unfortunately, their unreliable, fuel-thirsty and pollution-heavy character led them to being phased out. But KTM and Honda are working on fuel-injected two-stroke engines that could be used on regular bikes. KTM will be launching the world's first ever regular production bikes with fuel-injected two-stroke engines in a couple of months from now.
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2017 T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship: Race Report
The fourth season of the T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship saw intense competition in all the four races that were held on Sunday, 19th March, 2017. It was a great experience to see regular Indian truck drivers getting an opportunity to showcase their talent in front a huge audience.
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Honda WR-V Launched In India: Prices Start At Rs. 7.75 Lakh
The Honda WR-V has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs. 7.75 lakh and going up to Rs. 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). This is the first time Honda has ventured into the subcompact SUV segment and has high hopes from the WRV.
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Maruti Suzuki Is India's Most Reputed Auto Brand According To New Study
A survey conducted by BlueBytes, in association with TRA Research for the most reputed automobile brand in India places Maruti Suzuki in the first position followed by Hyundai and Honda.
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