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Impossible Foods' Plant-based Meat Burger Wins Top Prizes At CES 2019

This is not a report pertaining to the automobile world, yet it deserves a mention in the columns of Motown India.

Real Beast

“The new FORCE GURKHA XTREME 4X4 from Force Motors is a true definition of a real beast. It may have a bland cabin but when it comes to its engine, transmission, transfer box, suspension and build, it’s every off-roader’s dream come true. Mind you, this vehicle is not for those who love to be pampered by a host of electronic buttons and up market upholstery. Off-roaders as well as the entire defence forces in the country will find this vehicle a real value for money.”

The Future Is Here

“If at all we can get close to the great electric vehicle dream, it has to be through the hybrid route. Hybrids are of two kinds, mild and hard. Hard hybrids offer a lot of value and the all-new up market TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID ELECTRIC is the right example of a perfect hard hybrid. Typically for every 1000km you drive in this vehicle around 500 odd kms are run using electric power.

Rear Seat Seatbelts, What Are Those?

We, at Motown India, love safety as much as we love the vehicles that we drive.

Indian 2 Wheeler Industry - On Cusp Of Major Tech Change

The Indian 2 wheeler industry is on the cusp of a major technological change in favour of electric vehicles.

2019 Ford Endeavour Facelift - The Constant In The Change

The automotive scene has been changing rapidly in the recent years.

Is India Ready?

If you look at the dismal sales record of electric cars in India, you will realise that India has a long way to go on the emobility front, especially electric cars.

A Spark Of Smart

Intelligence is the key to increment and increment is key to success in life.

Roaring Fun

It has been a while since we reviewed the TVS Apache RTR 200 4v.

Volvo, Singapore university NTU unveil world's first full size autonomous e- bus

Volvo Buses and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have demonstrated the world’s first 12-metre autonomous electric bus. The Volvo bus will soon begin trials on the NTU campus.

Delhi Gets Its First Fully Automated Driving Test Centre

Strengthening Delhi Government’s commitment to the cause of road safety in the city, Minister of Transport, Delhi Government, Kailash Gahlot inaugurated Delhi’s first Fully Automated Driving Test Centre(ADTC) at the Regional Transport Office in Mayur Vihar Phase I. Simultaneously, three more ADTCs started operating in the city at Vishwas Nagar, Sarai Kale Khan and Shakur Basti.

JCB To Invest ₹650 Crore In Its Sixth Plant In India At Gujarat

JCB India, a leading manufacturer of earthmoving & construction equipment, will be investing Rs. 650 crore to set up a new plant in India as the company prepares to celebrate 40 years of manufacturing in the country.

Do Electric Cars Make Sense In India?

India needs to walk before it runs. So instead of going electric overnight, which will be a nightmare for Indian consumers, we need to go hybrid

Fine Tuned

This new update of the Jazz adds a few extra notes to an already jazzy tune. The touchscreen infotainment system with navigation is perhaps the best of the new additions and the armrest is also appreciated. The move to make dual airbags, ABS and EBD standard, enhances the safety factor. By no means is the Jazz a bad pick.

Size Matters

While it might not have hit India yet, there is a whole culture revolving around maxi scooters.

Road Surfing

Once upon a time cycles were used as a mode of transport for the middle class in India.

Mahindra Furio Line Of Trucks Launched In ICV Segment

Mahindra’s Truck and Bus Division (MTBD), a part of the Mahindra Group, unveiled the Furio, its brand new range of Intermediate Commercial Vehicles (ICVs) that will range from 6.5 tonnes to 16 tonnes.

Maruti Suzuki Japan-India Institute For Manufacturing Is Now ISO 29990:2010 Certified

The Japan-India Institute for Manufacturing set up and managed by Maruti Suzuki at Ganpat University, Mehsana in the state of Gujarat has been awarded with ISO 29990:2010 certification by TUV-SUD.

Classic Legends Launches Next Gen Jawa Motorcycles At ₹ 1.55 Lakh Onward

The iconic Jawa motorcycle was resurrected with the launch of the next gen Jawa motorcycles in Mumbai by Classic Legends.

A Splash Of Smart

SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE 1462cc, K15, Petrol SMART HYBRID / 1248cc, DDIS 200, Diesel SMART HYBRIDPOWER 103.2hp@6000rpm (Petrol) 88.5hp@4000rpm (Diesel)TORQUE 138Nm@4400rpm (Petrol) 200 Nm@1750rpm (Diesel)RANSMISSION 5 Speed MT / 4 Speed AT (Petrol) 5-Speed Manual (Diesel)FUEL EFFICIENCY Petrol MT- 19.34kmpl Petrol AT- 18.69kmpl Diesel MT – 25.47kmplTYRES 185/65 R15PRICE Petrol MT – 7.44 lakh Petrol AT – 9.18 lakh Diesel MT – 8.84 lakh (ex-showroom)

Eight Generation Porsche 911 World Premiere

Entering the eighth generation, the new Porsche 911 celebrated its world premiere on the eve of the 2018 L.A. Auto Show, with the reveal of the 911 Carrera S and 4S Coupé models.

Volvo Car India To Roll Out Xc90 T8 Plug-in Hybrid By End 2019

Volvo Cars announced that it will be the first car company to assemble plug-in hybrid cars locally in India.

Carlos GHOSN Imprisoned For “Financial Misconduct”

Ousted from top post in Nissan and Mitsubishi.

Rugged & Chic

SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE 2.2 litre Euro 6 ready DieselTRANSMISSION 7 speed AT with 4X4 functionPOWER 178.49hp@4000rpmTORQUE 420Nm@1600-2600rpmTYRES 255/60 R18 (radial tubeless)PRICE 29.95 lakh (4X4) (ex-showroom Delhi)

If Looks Could Kill…

We were the first in the country to review this magnificent 4X4 off roader a few months back at the Isuzu Motors’ new plant in SriCity in Andhra Pradesh. But then the drive was limited to a spin around the semi-built test track of the company.

Meaningful Change

Change is one of the most essential cogs in the wheel of evolution; some may be drastic while others subtle. But if any change is not meaningful, it hardly ever leaves an impact. Honda is one such manufacturer which has made a meaningful change in its recently launched Brio hatchback.

Solid Steps

There are people who want a bike that can take them from one point to another without asking for much, and then there are people who want a set of wheels that can make heads turn or make hearts stop with their performance. But recently there has been a new sect of people who are somewhere in the middle, who want a bit of both worlds. This has resulted in the shift in focus towards the 150cc segment. Making their entry in this segment is Hero MotoCorp and what better way to show up with a bang than calling their product ‘Achiever 150’!

New Audi A3 - Workhorse

The A3 has been Audi’s most affordable model in India. It has contributed a lot to the German manufacturer’s sales volumes here in India.

Car Review: AUDI A4 35 TDI

Indian Scout Sixty

Indian Scout Sixty: Vive La Liberte.