2015 UM DSR Hypersports — Ummm so what is it?

Spy shots of the 2015 UM Motorcycles DSR Hypersport were out on the internet when it was spotted testing in Pune. Clearly, the American manufacturer will launch the motorcycle in India and are probably testing their models for homologation and…

Mumbai-Pune expressway toll to cost more

The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has announced an 18 per cent increase in the toll on the Mumbai-Pune expressway. Coming into effect today, the cost of travelling one-way will increase by Rs 30 to Rs 195 while the half-way trip to…

Will it drift: Fun at Gautam Singhania’s drift track

Waking up on a Sunday and getting ready to go out….. not the most exciting of prospects. There are, however, some things in life that you want to wake up for, more than the first cup of coffee in the morning. A drift event, with India’s…

Quick drive: Datsun GO+

Three rows in under four metres

Quick Drive: New Tata Zest

What is it?

The new Indica/Indigo. Except it is not called the Indica/Indigo anymore — for obvious reasons. The troubles facing Tata Motors and the fact that nobody is buying their cars in any serious numbers is common knowledge so we won’t ramble…

Confirmed: KTM 390 Duke front sprocket being replaced

We’ve occasionally heard reports of incidents where the front sprocket of the KTM 390 Duke has come off, sometimes with serious consequences. Recent reports suggested that KTM has begun to address this issue with dealers being equipped…

60 forgotten classic cars resurface for auction

Once upon a time, a long long time ago, a French transport company owner going by the name of Roger Baillon, started a collection of cars in a barn somewhere on the French countryside. Initially, the plan was to build a museum. Shortly after…

Four-cylinder Porsche Macan — shrewd or sacrilege?

Asia, specifically China and India are huge markets for automobiles and more manufacturers are tailoring their products to suit these markets while toeing the line to keep costs low. The myriad of compact SUVs and sedans launched to conform…

Factory remaps coming for KTM 200 and 390 Duke

KTM has firmly established their performance biking credentials in India with their 200 and 390 Duke siblings. The KTM brand has a dedicated fan following, with both bikes attaining cult status within a short period of time. The company will be…