Some motorcycles become successful because they sell in large numbers. Very few go beyond that and become part of people’s memories. The TVS Apache is one of those rare motorcycles. Today, with more than seven million riders across the world, the Apache has established itself as one of India’s most successful performance motorcycle brands. But […]
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For many Indians, the Force Traveller is more than just a van. It is a part of growing up. It was the yellow school van waiting outside every morning. It was the vehicle that carried families on long pilgrimages. It was the ambulance that rushed patients to hospitals. It was the staff bus that took
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“Carl Benz once said, ‘The love of invention never dies.’ And if there is one car that has lived and breathed this philosophy across decades, it is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Since the very dawn of the automobile, cars have stood for far more than mere mobility. They have symbolised progress, ambition, and the relentless pursuit
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Liberalisation, a word, a concept and an idea that was introduced to Indians in the year 1991. It was the year India finally reopened its doors to foreign brands to enter our markets, be it something as basic as Coca Cola or as aspirational as a Sony television. Indians were never averse to these global
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Flex fuel vehicles are emerging as a key part of India’s transition strategy toward cleaner mobility while still relying on internal combustion engines. As the country pushes for reduced oil imports and lower emissions, ethanol blending has taken centre stage, with E20 already rolled out nationwide and higher blends like E85 and E100 under consideration.
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If you ask a kid to draw a car, chances are he will still sketch that simple three box shape. A rectangle for the engine, a box in the middle for the cabin, and a neat little section at the back for the boot. Almost instinctively, that drawing ends up looking like a sedan. There
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Most of us did not plan on becoming Formula 1 fans. It just happened somewhere between late night scrolling and discovering something new called “Drive to Survive”. For many in India, the connection goes further back, to the roar of engines at the Indian Grand Prix in 2011, and that unforgettable 2013 race where Sebastian
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In recent car reviews, launch reports, and industry news, the term CAFE norms is mentioned repeatedly. Journalists often refer to manufacturers reworking engine options, discontinuing variants, or introducing new powertrains specifically to remain compliant with CAFE requirements. While the term is now part of everyday automotive reporting, its meaning and relevance are not always clearly
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Stand at any Indian traffic signal and observe the cars around you for a minute. You will see hatchbacks, compact sedans, compact SUVs, even some rugged looking utility vehicles. What ties most of them together is their size. Almost all of them sit under four metres. That is not because Indian designers love short cars.
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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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