With an unquenchable thirst for everything automotive, Sameer has always been the go to auto guy that his friends needed. So, it isnt exactly surprising that he chooses to do what he does. A Batman fanatic, Sameers wants to go roof-scaping on the Tumbler, while the Bat motorcycle is certainly on the cards and he plans to build one himself. An avid foodie, he has a road trip in order that will be taking him across the world in search for the best roads and the best cuisines. While his stress buster involves taking aimless motorcycle rides, do not get offended by his sarcasm.
Honda Cars India has recalled 41,580 vehicles in India that were manufactured in 2012. The recall exercise includes the likes of Jazz, City, Civic and Accord in the country and are part of the infamous Takata airbag recall prevailing globally.
The new generation Ford Endeavour has now been updated with the automaker's all-new SYNC 3 infotainment system that comes with a host of features including voice-activated controls. The system also supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for seamless smartphone connectivity. Currently, SYNC 3 is available only on the range-topping Titanium trim of the SUV.
Mahindra has launched the Anniversary Edition of the KUV100 at a starting price of Rs. 6.37 lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi). It will be available in both petrol and diesel engine variants. Bookings for the KUV100 Anniversary Edition have already begun.
The TVS Akula 310 concept is the second product to come from the famed TVS-BMW alliance and was spotted testing recently revealing the near production ready motorcycle. The Akula will be TVS' flagship offering in India and is all set to go on sale in the country later this year.
Along with the 2017 RC 390, KTM has also introduced the 2017 RC 200 in the country that gets new a paint scheme, updated instrument console, wider mirrors and most importantly a BSIV compliant engine. Are the upgrades any good? We took the new KTM RC 200 to the Bajaj test track in Pune to see that the bike has to offer.
The 2017 KTM RC 390 has been introduced in the country and gets a host of segment-leading changes including additional tech like Ride-by-Wire, adjustable levers, side mounted exhaust, while you now also get the much needed bigger brakes along with wider mirrors. As the RC 390 promises to be an even better offering, we took the supersport to Bajaj's test track in Pune to see what the changes are all about.
Yamaha FZ25, the all-new street-fighter from the Japanese motorcycle marque, currently has the attention of almost every enthusiast looking to upgrade to a bigger performance motorcycle. However, the 200-250 cc segment is highly competitive and the new Yamaha FZ now has to face the likes of - TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and Honda CBR250R. We pit the Yamaha FZ25 against its rival to see where it stands with respect to the other two.
Having launched the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza in March last year, the country's largest carmaker has managed to garner over two lakh bookings for its sub-compact SUV in just 11 months. Entering into a relatively newer segment, was a bold move by the company and that decision has certainly paid well and how! The Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza was also the NDTV Car and Bike Viewers' Choice Car of the Year 2017, which further showcases its popularity with the masses.
Ex-F1 team owner Ross Brawn has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Formula One, while current boss Bernie Ecclestone has been moved to a new position - Chairman Emeritus. Meanwhile, Chase Carey has been appointed as the new CEO of F1. The shuffle in the sport's management comes after US-based Liberty Media took over the sport from CVC last year and has brought a new management in place.
Mercedes-Benz India has launched the A-Class and B-Class Night Edition in the country with prices starting at Rs. 27.31 lakh (ex-showroom, Pune). The Night Edition adds visual upgrades to both cars while the petrol and diesel engine options remain the same. The A and B-Class Night Edition now come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as part of standard kit.
The much anticipated Yamaha FZ25 has finally gone on sale in India and the company has priced it very competitively at Rs. 1.19 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Here are the 10 key things that you need to know about the motorcycle.
The all-new Yamaha YZF- R15 V3.0 has been officially unveiled in Indonesia and gets a host of upgrades right from improved power and performance, to more sophisticated mechanicals on offer. Here's a complete look at what the next generation Yamaha R15 has to offer.
We ride Bajaj Auto's latest entrant in the commuter segment - the all-new Bajaj V12. The bike shares its design and styling with the V15 and promises to be a more efficient and value for money motorcycle, expanding on the same premium brand image that the V15 has created. But does the V12 really make the cut? Let's find out.
In what is certainly big news for adventure motorcycle enthusiasts, Bajaj Auto MD - Rajiv Bajaj has confirmed that the KTM 390 Adventure is indeed under development and will be launched in India. The announcement was made on the sidelines of the launch of the 2017 KTM RC 200 and 390 that now get a host of new features, tech upgrades and graphics for the new model year.
The Tata Hexa has been finally launched in the country with prices starting from Rs. 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Tata Motors' new flagship squarely takes aim at the dominant Mahindra XUV500. While the prices on the Hexa are introductory and quite competitive as well, they match up to the XUV500 almost variant for variant. See for yourself!
The Tata Hexa is all set to be launched on January 18 2017 and is expected be a redefining product for Tata Motors. Tata will be catering to a more premium demographic with the Hexa and the company is going the extra mile to offer a more personalised experience on the purchase of the vehicle with 3 unique customisation kits -Tuff, Expedition and Luxe.
Valtteri Bottas will be joining Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team alongside Lewis Hamilton for the 2017 season. A much-anticipated move, Bottas will be filling in the shoes of 2016 F1 World Champion Nico Rosberg, who announced his retirement soon after the finale at Abu Dhabi last year.
We all have our own reasons to ride, but sometimes a few folks come together and make riding more than just a guilty pleasure. Well, that's what the Pune-based motorcycle club Royal Bulleteers Pune is doing as it takes on the initiative to making rides matter - as it takes up social causes as a reason to ride. Here's their story.
Tackling some of the harshest terrains of South America, the Sherco TVS Racing team completed its third edition of Dakar Rally 2017 with riders Joan Pedrero and Adrien Metge making it to the final finish ramp in Argentina. At the end of Stage 12, Pedrero completed the rally in 13th place while Metge finished in 22nd place in the overall general classification.
The Dakar Rally 2017 saw Hero MotoSports Team Rally riders Joaquim Rodrigues, who also made his Dakar debut this year, finish 10th while India's very own CS Santosh finished 47th in his third Dakar outing.
