PUSHING THE LIMIT
Saudi Arabia celebrated a historic moment as Yazeed AlRajhi became the first Saudi driver to win the car category on home soil, also securing a top-10 overall finish.
In the motorcycle class, Daniel Sanders powered his KTM to victory, marking the brand's 20th Dakar title and further cementing its dominance in rally racing. Hero MotoSports also delivered an impressive performance, with Jose 'Nacho' Cornejo securing seventh place.
Indian motorsport made history as Sanjay Takale became the first Indian driver to complete the Dakar Rally. Competing in the Classic category alongside co-driver Maxime Raud, he navigated their Toyota Land Cruiser HZJ78 to an 18th-place finish.
CAR
Eleven attempts. That's how long it took Saudi billionaire Yazeed AlRajhi to conquer the Dakar Rally - a true testament to his perseverance. The 2025 edition delivered high drama, with favourites Carlos Sainz and Sébastien Loeb bowing out early, effectively reshaping the race.
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THE PHANTOM EMPIRE
An empire that has stood for a century and shows no signs of being lost to the pages of history.
A PROMISING START
As Akcel GP gets set for debut season, its Indian connection remains unmistakable.
ULTRA REDEFINED
With the Galaxy S25 series, Samsung has yet again pushed the envelope of smartphone technology.
TRIAL BY TRAVEL
Those who know its capability regard the Hyundai Creta as the ultimate family SUV. So, we put that claim to the test with a 500km road trip.
ELECTRIC START
With the Creta, Hyundai set a new benchmark in the Indian SUV space. Can they replicate that success with the Creta Electric?
THE VIRTUOUS LEADER
Every now and then, a sedan comes along and reminds us that cars aren't just a means of transportation; they have the power to move your soul!
White OUT
What better way to bid farewell to winter than a drive up to some snow-capped mountains in a Thar Roxx?
MotoGP Ready!
You can now buy an ISI-certified helmet that is approved by MotoGP racers! Too good to be true, but KYT has made it happen.
A NEW DAWN?
With the Kylaq, Skoda aims to make inroads into one of the fastest-growing segments in India. The real question is this can it compete with the Koreans and the Japanese?
