The year was 1991. India had won the cricket World Cup only once, back in 1983, and the country had just opened its doors to economic liberalisation. The only mainstream cars selling in respectable numbers were the tiny Maruti 800 and the ageing HM Ambassador and Premier Padmini. A new wave of opportunity was taking […]
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Today, the Mahindra Thar stands as an icon a symbol of ruggedness, adventure, and raw mechanical charm. Ever since the new generation debuted in 2020, it has taken the Indian auto industry by storm, spawning an entire subculture of lifestyle off-roaders. Its success was so profound that Mahindra expanded the family in 2024 with the
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For the Indian enthusiast, few badges spark as much emotion as RS. For most of us who grew up in the 2000s, the Skoda Octavia RS wasn’t just a car, it was the dream. It represented that sweet middle ground between a family sedan and a performance machine. Before the world went crazy for SUVs
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In the 1970s, disco ruled the charts, Cold War tensions ran high, and off-road vehicles were meant for soldiers, not celebrities. Yet in that era, a request from the Shah of Iran, then a major shareholder in Daimler-Benz, sparked the creation of a 4×4 that would outlive empires, trends, and generations and that 4×4 was
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The automotive industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, with electrification at the forefront of this change. While fully electric vehicles are gaining traction, hybrids remain an essential bridge between traditional internal combustion engines and electric vehicles. To fully understand this space, it is important to explore the different types of hybrids, which vary in design,
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Few vehicles in the world enjoy the legendary status of the Toyota Land Cruiser. Known for its unmatched reliability, rugged engineering, and adaptability across continents, the Land Cruiser has stood tall as one of the longest-running models in Toyota’s history. Since its birth in the early 1950s, the SUV has evolved into an icon, trusted
Recently, Shutterdrives got an opportunity to speak to Amit Bhadoria, National Sales Head, Motor BU at PolicyBazaar Partners. Read on as Amit tells us about new trends in the Motor vehicle insurance industry, important tips, Pay-as-you-drive model and more. According to you, what are the top 5 add-ons that benefit a vehicle owner the most?
At the Auto Expo 2025, Rosmerta Technologies showcased its Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility. In this article we take you through the process of scrapping an old or accidental car which is beyond repair- Step-by-Step Process 1. Collection of ELV Vehicle owners can initiate the process by contacting Rosmerta Recycling for an evaluation. The vehicle is
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All vehicles plying on Indian roads are required to be registered with the RTO and bear a registration plate (license plate or number plate) as per The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988. To curb vehicle thefts and crimes as well as tampering and use of fake registrations, the government introduced the HSRP or High Registration Security
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