About Pratik Rakshit
Pratik RakshitConnect with this authorPratik Rakshit writes and talks, mostly about cars, and has been doing so since 2015. After completing his PGD in Journalism from the Asian College Of Journalism in Chennai, he gained experience with both a magazine and digital entities over the next few years and can test cars, the old-school way. He also has a soft spot for no-frills cars, with a fascination for a certain Bavarian brand that built engines for various applications. That said, his idea of a perfect car has a long roof, six cylinders, and four rings. Pratik cheers for Chelsea FC and Lewis Hamilton in his spare time.
Articles of Pratik Rakshit

From Sangli To USA: Journey Of Automobile Designer- Amit Patankar
car&bike caught up with Amit Patankar, a multiple recipient of the Red Dot Design award, as he shares anecdotes of his journey to become a world-renowned automobile designer.
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Volkswagen India Delivers Over 5,000 Units Of Virtus Sedan Since Launch
Since its market introduction in June 2022, the Volkswagen Virtus has been a runaway success for the German carmaker.
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Tata Motors Jet Edition First Look: Tata Nexon, Nexon EV, Harrier, Safari Receives Festive Season Update
Meet the new Jet Editions for its Tata Nexon ICE, Tata Nexon EV, Tata Harrier, and Tata Safari that add a whole new visual updates and features upgrade over the regular versions.
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Station Access and Mobility Program Launched in Delhi; Focus On Improving Metro Station Accessibility
STAMP Delhi is the 7th edition of the program, initiated by TMF and WRI India in December 2016, to facilitate high-quality last-mile connectivity solutions across Indian cities.
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New Generation Hyundai Verna Spotted With Heavy Camouflage; To Get ADAS Features
The new generation Hyundai Verna will be the second car in the company’s portfolio to feature advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) features.
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Tata Motors’ Special Editions Contribute To 15 Per Cent Of Its Total Domestic PV Sales: Report
A top official of Tata Motors revealed that special edition models contribute to about 15 per cent of its overall PV domestic sales.
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2022 MG Gloster Facelift Launched In India; Prices Begin At Rs. 32 Lakh
The 2022 Gloster facelift receives styling and technology enhancements over the existing trims and introduces new safety features to its Level 1 ADAS capability available in 2WD and 4WD options with 6- and 7- seater variants.
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New Ducati Streetfighter V2 Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 17.25 Lakh
The new Ducati Streetfighter V2 joins the ranks of Ducati Streetfighter V4 and Ducati Streetfighter V4 S in the country and is the most affordable Streetfighter on offer.
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Mercedes-Benz EQB Electric SUV India Launch Details Revealed
In a recent interaction with car&bike, Martin Schwenk, MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India revealed that the new luxury electric SUV will arrive in India as early as November this year.
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Kia EV9 Electric SUV Undergoes Final Testing Ahead Of Global Debut Next Year
In its final testing phase, the Kia EV9 was subjected to a demanding verification program that involved 4WD climbing hill and rough terrain tracks, as well as deep-water wading to ensure maximum reliability even in the most challenging conditions.
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New Ducati Streetfighter V2 Teased Ahead Of India Launch
The Ducati Streetfighter V2 is available in the signature Ducati Red colour scheme as well as a new matt metallic green colour.
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BMW X7 40i M Sport ‘50 Jahre M Edition’ Launched In India, Priced At Rs. 1.20 Crore
The BMW X7 40i M Sport ‘50 Jahre M Edition’ will be locally produced at the BMW Group plant in Chennai and is part of the 10 ‘50 Jahre M Editions’ that the company will launch this fiscal to celebrate the M sub-brand in the country.
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2022 Mahindra XUV300 Facelift Teased Ahead Of India Launch This Year
Mahindra recently teased the refreshed version of its entry-level SUV, Mahindra XUV300 suggesting its imminent launch.
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Volkswagen Virtus vs Skoda Slavia vs Honda City e: HEV Comparison Review: Compact Sedan Shootout
Both the Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus add a breath of fresh air to the highly competitive compact sedan segment that has been dominated by Honda City for over two decades. All three look stylish, are practical, and come loaded to the brim with the latest features, but the million-dollar question is whether it makes sense to buy a sedan when SUVs are the trending flavour?
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iVOOMi Teases New Electric Scooter Ahead Of India Launch; Could Be Named Jeet X
Although details are scarce now of the iVOOMi JeetX electric scooter, expect it to feature all matte colours, with a modern design.
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Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica V10 India Launch Details Announced
The Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica slots between the Lamborghini Huracan RWD and the Lamborghini Huracan STO, offering the best of both.
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Independence Day 2022: Top 5 Highest Car Exporters From India
As part of our 75th Independence Day celebration, we list down the top 5 India’s highest car exporters during the April- July 2022 period.
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2022 Maserati Levante GT Hybrid Review: Not Just Another Italian SUV
Maserati claims the Levante GT Hybrid is a nice blend of luxury, sportiness, and sustainability to motor around. But does it have enough in its arsenal to take on the mighty ring leaders from the busy mid-size luxury SUV segment? Well, we have the answer for that.
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Formula E: Mahindra Racing Signs Lucas Di Grassi For 2022-2023 Season
Lucas Di Grassi will contest the all-electric series from season 9 for Mahindra Racing along with Oliver Rowland.
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With growing competition and entry of the more feature-packed that are also connected, Hyundai had to take matters into their own hands and take things a notch higher. The result is the 2022 Hyundai Venue facelift. Read our detailed first-drive review.
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