It 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.
Triumph took the wraps off the Bonneville T100 and the Street Cup at the ongoing Intermot Motorcycle Show in Germany. The T100 essentially makes use of the 'high torque' 900cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine which presently powers the Street Twin as well. It churns out 54bhp and 80Nm and is mated to a 5-speed transmission.
The BMW R nineT has become one of the more popular models from BMW Motorrad's portfolio. Last year, the company introduced the R nineT Scrambler and such was the response from enthusiasts that this year at Intermot, BMW Motorrad showcased two more versions of the R nineT continuing with the retro-styled theme.
First, the Splendor iSmart 110, then the Passion Pro with i3S and now the Achiever 150! Hero MotoCorp always had a finger on the pulse of the commuter motorcycle segment in India and with the new Achiever 150; it sort of proves it all over again.
TVS has always been the one for keeping an eye out for its customers. The Bengaluru based manufacturer has recently announced its 24/7 Roadside Assistance Program for all of its two-wheeler models. Initially, the program has been launched in 70 cities across the country and TVS says that it will expand to over 200 cities before the month of October ends.
Hero has set the dice rolling with the launch of the Achiever 150 at Rs. 61,800 for the drum brakes variant and 62,800 for the one with disk brakes. This is the first of 15 launches scheduled before April, 2017 from Hero MotoCorp.
There have been rumours, whispers of this product being tested. Behold, the Jaguar J-Pace. This is the all-electric version the Jaguar F-Pace, which is yet to hit the markets but has been fully revealed.
There is no mistaking about it but Volvo is on a roll at the moment. The Swedish company recently launched the stunning XC90 T8 Hybrid in India and now it took the wraps off the V90 Cross Country, the burly version of the V90 Estate.
BMW Motorrad will continue with its new product offering and the company has officially announced that it will be showcasing two all-new products at the upcoming 2016 Intermot Motorcycle Show along with a range of products that have undergone extensive revisions including the evergreen BMW R1200 GS.
Porsche recently showed off the Panamera 4E Hybrid which packs a solid punch but in a green way. Let us explain it to you. This Porsche produces a total of 462bhp (fuel and electric motor combined) and has a fuel efficiency of almost 40 km/l, for a Porsche Panamera!
Triumph will break the highest speed record in Motorcycles. In order to be successful, Triumph will have to over past the current record of 606.69 kmpl set by Rocky Robinson in September 2010 in his Top-oil ack attack streamliner.
Kawasaki has always been big on technology, that's no secret. But, this time around, the revered Japanese motorcycle maker is planning to develop artificial technology for its motorcycles.
Earlier, batting maestro and Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar presented these two sportswomen with swanky BMW cars and now it is Mahindra and Mahindra, which has presented them with two specially customised Thar off-roaders.
TVS invited a few journalists to Chennai in order to give them a first hand experience of riding a race spec TVS Apache RTR 200 4V on the Madras Motor Race Track. It was fantastic to say the least. Mistakes were made and a lot was learned. This experience will surely help me in becoming a better rider.
The Mahindra Thar Daybreak Edition is here and how! If you have a stock Mahindra Thar plus Rs. 9.6 lakh spare, Mahindra Customisations will be happy to beef up your Thar like no other.
Punjab government in partnership with Smart Chip Limited, a subsidiary of Safran Limited has opened 32 Intelligent driving license test tracks in Punjab, which are automated and keep the human interference to a minimum. What makes this test track really intelligent is the fact that the applicants' driving test is evaluated by using biometric system, webcasting system, vibration sensors, beam sensors along with HD cameras recording the entire process.
Mahindra Two Wheelers has organised its first ever 'Mountain Trail' ride across the Himalayas starting from Delhi and ending in Chandigarh for customers as well as media representatives.
Firefox recently announced a new range of its bicycles in collaboration with 'Swiss Military", one of the leading lifestyle apparel and outdoor gear brands in the world. Both the parties believe that the collaboration will introduce international standard "value for money" bicycle models in India.
Land Rover had invited us for its Land Rover Experience near Damdama Lake, 20 odd kilometres ahead of Faridabad.
Here is why it makes sense for Nissan to not only sell the Kicks in India, but make it here as well.
We were invited to Coimbatore by Piaggio to test ride Aprilia's first ever scooter to be launched for Indian markets and the good news is that you can own one soon for Rs. 65,000 only. But why shell out that kind of money on a scooter? Here's why one should.
