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.
Mumbai-based Jehan Daruvala grabbed the first two pole positions in the Toyota Racing Series Cars in Christchurch, New Zealand. The Sahara Force India Academy racer also managed to break the circuit record in the series, kickstarting the new year with a bang.
Maruti Suzuki Ignis, launched at an introductory price of Rs. 4.59 lakh, poses a great threat in the mid-size hatchback segment. With established products like the Hyundai Grand i10 and the new Mahindra KUV100 in this space, we take a look at how the new Ignis fares against its rivals on paper. Here's what we found out.
While Mercedes-AMG briefly teased 'Project One' at the Detroit Motor Show recently, news now comes in stating that the 1000 bhp hypecar will make its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September this year.
Ducati has launched its flagship offering - Ducati 1299 Superleggera in the country for a staggering price of Rs. 1,12,20,000 or simply Rs. 1.12 crore (ex-showroom, Delhi). The bike was showcased at the 2016 EICMA Show and is one of the most expensive bikes available in the country today.
Bajaj Auto has announced that it will be introducing the 2017 KTM RC 390 and RC 200 in the country on 19th January. Launched in 2015, this is the first major upgrade that the RC twins get and will boast of new livery and more equipment. The updates will also keep the model relevant against rivals, especially with the new Duke range on its way later this year.
India Kawasaki Motor has opened up its new dealership in Mumbai that will be catering to new and existing owners. The dealership is set to be launched in the following days and will retail the complete range and also comes with a service centre.
After a two-day break, it was just the right time for the Indian contingent Hero MotoSports Team Rally and Sherco TVS to build pace with the two-day marathon in Stage 7 and 8. The riders Joan Pedrero, Adrien Metge, Joaquim Rodrigues and CS Santosh showed splendid progress over two days
A lot of talk is going around CNG kits for two wheelers. So we finally decided to decode everything you need to know about CNG kit equipped automatic scooters. With the Honda Activa 3G as our donor model, here's what we found out.
Leaked images of the 2017 Honda City facelift have made their way online revealing the front and rear profile of the updated sedan. The new model will be making it to India as well next year and will see feature upgrades in a bid to compete against the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz facelift, also lined up for launch in 2017.
Improving its middleweight monster even further, Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled the 2017 Triumph Street Triple in the UK ahead of its launch in March this year. The bike now comes in three variants - S, R and the absolutely bonkers RS, and comes with more power, electronic aids and tech to keep the high speed and safety in place. The new Street Triple will be making it to India later this year.
Ahead of deliveries expected to commence soon, a leaked brochure of the 2017 KTM RC 200 and RC 390 has emerged online, revealing all the changes and updates for the new model year. The changes on the KTM RC twins for 2017 were first showcased at the 2015 EICMA Show in Italy, and include a host of new equipment onboard apart from the all-new livery.
US-based Polaris Industries has announced that it will be officially pulling the plug of its 'Victory Motorcycles' brand with immediate effect. The announcement does come as a shocker to what was perceived as a niche brand for the manufacturer. That said, Polaris has confirmed that its decision does not affect the company's other brands including the popular 'Indian Motorcycles'.
The Bajaj Dominar 400 has been dispatched to Bajaj Auto's dealerships across the country, while deliveries will commence later this week. With prices starting at Rs. 1.36 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the Dominar has been exclusively available for bookings online and the owners have already been informed of the delivery date for their respective bike.
The Dakar Rally 2017 has reached Bolivia and the harsh weather conditions ensured that Stage 5 was far too dangerous for participants. With the rally cut short in Stage 5, the Indian teams - Hero MotoSports and Sherco TVS managed to bring stark improvements in their respective standings with TVS' Joan Pedrero taking the lead.
Stage 4 of the Dakar Rally 2017 saw Hero MotoSports team lead the Indian contingent with Joaquim Rodrigues finishing 12th, while CS Santosh despite navigational challenges and rough terrain finished 77th, up by 27 places. Meanwhile, Sherco TVS dropped on the standings with Joan Pedrero finishing 31st and Metge finishing
Fiat Chrysler has chosen to do just the opposite! It has dropped prices for the 2017 models with immediate effect. Prices for the Fiat Linea have reduced by 7.3 per cent. The Avventura is cheaper by 7.8 per cent, while prices on the Punto Evo have reduced by 7 per cent. Prices of the Urban Cross and Abarth Punto remain unchanged.
Hyundai has showcased an interesting innovation of the future with the Mobility Vision Concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2017) in the US, which envisions the world of up-close and personal mobility, where the car is an extension of your home or vice versa.
The Consumer Electronics Show 2017 (CES 2017) is one of the biggest tech gatherings globally and certainly has some of the brightest minds in the business showcasing future technologies. With cars increasingly getting populated with technology, it is BMW showcasing its self driving tech on the new generation 5 Series at the annual show.
In a major disappointment for Indian motorsport fans, Aravind KP from team Sherco TVS is out of the Dakar Rally 2017. Aravind who made his Dakar debut only this year, had a crash 40 km into Stage 3 of the rally damaging his right shoulder seriously. This, in addition to yesterday's crash that left him with a broken wrist, made it extremely difficult for the Bangalore boy to continue.
The new generation Volkswagen Vento was spied testing in Brazil for the first time recently, revealing a host of new details about the model. VW will be taking the next generation of the sedan to newer markets including Brazil, and will improve the model in many ways including a new frame, better features and weight reduction. The new Vento will be coming to India as well.
