Kingshuk Dutta

Delhi

Passionate about Cars, Bikes, Football, Liverpool F.C and Metallica! Not in that order. Views are personal! Assistant Editor, carandbike

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Suzuki e-Access First Ride Review; Smooth, Silent And Fun

1 week ago | ndtv.com | Kingshuk Dutta

Prices of the Suzuki e-Access are yet to be revealed The Suzuki e-Access is one of the most highly anticipated electric scooter launches in 2025 and we finally had the opportunity to ride it on a fun karting track in Bengaluru. Suzuki is yet to reveal the prices of the e-Access and we understand that the company will announce the prices in the next few days.
Suzuki e-Access vs Honda Activa e: Specifications Comparison

1 week ago | ndtv.com | Kingshuk Dutta

Prices of the Suzuki e-Access are yet to be revealed The Suzuki e-Access is all set to be launched in India in the coming days and it is poised to take on rivals like the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak and the relatively new Honda Activa e: Now, the Honda Activa e: and the Suzuki e-Access are the first electric scooters for India from the respective legacy manufacturers and both are late entrants in India's electric scooter segment and have their work cut out against rivals models.
Suzuki e-Access Electric Scooter To Launch In India Next Month

1 week ago | ndtv.com | Kingshuk Dutta

Production of the Suzuki e-Access is already underway The Suzuki e-Access is all set to be launched in the coming weeks, with the company confirming that prices will be announced next month. The e-Access is Suzuki's first ever electric two-wheeler and production of the scooter has already started at the company's plant in Haryana.
Ather Energy And Infineon Technologies Join Forces To Accelerate EV Innovation In India

1 week ago | ndtv.com | Kingshuk Dutta

The senior leadership of Ather Energy and Infineon Technologies at the MOU signing In a significant step toward boosting India's electric vehicle ecosystem, Ather Energy, one of the country's leading electric two-wheeler manufacturers, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Infineon Technologies Asia Pacific, a global leader in semi-conductor solutions. The agreement was formalised in Seoul, South Korea, and is aimed at advancing innovation in India's fast-growing EV sector.
Nissan Re-Confirms India Plans; Two New Model Launches In Next One Year

1 week ago | ndtv.com | Kingshuk Dutta

Nissan has been present in India since 1965 ever since it provided the license to manufacture the Jonga in India, which was first used by the Indian Army and then was allowed to go on sale for civilians as well. With a near 60-year history in India, Nissan confirmed that it will continue to operate in India after it divested its stake from the Renault Nissan Alliance plant in Chennai, but it is in fact is getting ready to launch two all-new products in the next one year.
Nissan Magnite Gets CNG Kit; Prices Start At Rs. 6.89 Lakh

1 week ago | ndtv.com | Kingshuk Dutta

The CNG kit for the Nissan Magnite is priced at Rs. 75,000 The Nissan Magnite now gets a CNG kit which can be retro-fitted at dealerships. The CNG Kit is fully developed, manufactured by Motozen, a third-party company, as per regulations of the company. Motozen will provide warranty for the CNG kit components. The complete retro-fitting will be done at a price of Rs. 75,000.
Volkswagen Golf GTI Review: Hottest Hatch In India Driven At NATRAX

1 week ago | ndtv.com | Kingshuk Dutta

The Volkswagen Golf is the most successful global model from the German brand India! Meet the latest pocket rocket, the Volkswagen Golf GTI! A legend in its own right, the Golf GTI finally lands on Indian shores and we had a chance to take it for a fast, furious and a ferocious spin at NATRAX, India's premier automotive proving ground. The Golf GTI proved to be a delight and sure, the conditions were also controlled and it won't be easy to replicate the performance on regular roads.
Honda Cars India To Launch New BEV Next Fiscal Year; Will Focus On Hybrids Too

2 weeks ago | ndtv.com | Kingshuk Dutta

Takashi Nakajima took over as the new President & CEO of Honda Cars India from April 1, 2025 Honda Cars India has a new helmsman, Takashi Nakajima, who recently took over as the president and CEO of the company from Takuya Tsumura, made a slew of announcements at an informal event in Delhi. One of the highlights was the confirmation of the launch of a new battery electric vehicle (BEV) in the next fiscal year.
Bajaj Auto Moves To Take Control of KTM, Injects 800 Million Euros To Revive The Brand

2 weeks ago | ndtv.com | Kingshuk Dutta

Bajaj Auto aims to become a majority stakeholder in Pierer Bajaj AG, which controls KTM AG In a bold step that signals a major shift in its global two-wheeler ambitions, Bajaj Auto is set to take control of the iconic Austrian motorcycle brand KTM. This strategic move comes through its Netherlands-based subsidiary, Bajaj Auto International Holdings BV (BAIHBV), and is aimed at rescuing and revitalising the debt-laden KTM group.
Harley-Davidson Breakout Review; Power And Presence Galore

2 weeks ago | ndtv.com | Kingshuk Dutta

The Harley-Davidson Breakout has no dearth of road presence If you pick up a dictionary and look for the meaning of 'Breakout', you will find that it means 'a forcible escape', say from a prison. Or it can mean something which found sudden and massive success. But the Harley-Davidson Breakout that you see here, well, the name suits it because it is an escape from traditional Harley design and so, a breakout.