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Mainak Das

Mainak Das

Working as a journalist and content producer with over 15 years of experience in both print and web media. Passion for cars started with collecting die-cast models in childhood and lately, that converted into writing about cars and all other types of automobiles. Enthusiastic about new technologies being introduced to the world of automobiles.

Articles by Mainak Das

Manual gearboxes give ageing brain a daily workout automatics simply can't

Driving a manual car stimulates the prefrontal cortex of the human brain, the region that handles memory, attention, and decision-making.

Updated on Jun 29, 2026 05:22 IST

Tesla cars to deploy airbags before crashes happen, thanks to onboard cameras

Tesla Vision, the onboard camera, will now react and deploy the airbags up to 70 milliseconds earlier in unavoidable crash situations.

Updated on Jun 29, 2026 04:54 IST

Planning to buy Honda Activa 125? Here's your complete monthly EMI calculation

Honda Activa 125 is available in two variant options: H-Smart and DLX.

Updated on Jun 28, 2026 24:36 IST

Want to buy Bajaj Pular N125? Here's your complete EMI guide

The Bajaj Pulsar N125 is priced at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>92,270 (ex-showroom).

Updated on Jun 27, 2026 24:36 IST

NHAI intensifies action against unauthorised parking on national highways

The NHAI claims to have identified 595 critical locations of unauthorised parking across various states on national highways, along with their latitude and longitude coordinates.

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 05:26 IST

Planning to buy Citroen Aircross Comfort Edition? Top 5 facts you must know abou

Citroen Aircross Comfort Edition comes with a few cosmetic updates as well as optional accessory packages based on its two lower-spec variants: You and Plus.

Updated on Jun 25, 2026 03:44 IST

Want to buy the new Kawasaki Ninja 500? Here's your complete monthly EMI guide

The updated 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 500 comes mechanically unchanged, but wears a new signature green paint and sports an E20-compliant engine.

Updated on Jun 21, 2026 24:36 IST

Planning to buy Citroen eC3X? Here's your complete monthly EMI guide

Citroen E-C3X is available with a battery-as-a-service (BaaS) option, which brings down the upfront cost to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>6.89 lakh, while the battery EMI is <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2.26 per km.

Updated on Jun 20, 2026 24:37 IST

Planning to buy Bajaj Pulsar 220F? Monthly EMI explained

The updated Bajaj Pulsar 220F now features a new LED headlamp with integrated daytime running lights and LED turn indicators.

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 04:47 IST

Want to buy Citroen eC3X? Key genuine accessory list with price detailed

Citroen offers a plethora of accessories for the eC3X, which can be purchased online or offline.

Updated on Jun 19, 2026 04:05 IST

Ants gathering around car fuel filler caps have no link to E20 petrol, says BPCL

BPCL said it had examined the claims and found no evidence supporting any connection between ethanol-blended petrol and ant attraction.

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 08:34 IST

Planning to buy a Bajaj Chetak? Here's the official accessories list with prices

Bajaj Auto offers a wide range of accessories for the Chetak electric scooter.

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 03:30 IST

Planning to buy Harley-Davidson X440? Complete EMI guide here

Harley-Davidson has recently increased the pricing of the X440 between <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,000 and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5,000, depending on the variants.

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 05:18 IST

Buying the Maruti Suzuki WagonR Flex Fuel? Here's your monthly EMI explained

Maruti Suzuki WagonR becomes India's first flex-fuel car with the introduction of the Flex Fuel variant.

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 03:01 IST

Crude oil supply to determine petrol and diesel prices: Minister Suresh Gopi

Petrol and diesel prices in India witnessed a series of hikes in May 2026.

Updated on Jun 15, 2026 04:56 IST

Want to buy the BMW F450 GS? Key genuine accessories to explore

BMW F450 GS is the most affordable ADV from the auto company in India, which can be accessorised with a host of genuine kits.

Updated on Jun 15, 2026 03:09 IST

Buying Ather Rizta? You can explore these genuine accessories too

Ather Rizta is based on the same platform as the 450X, but it looks radically different.

Updated on Jun 14, 2026 24:36 IST

Booked MG Majestor? Key genuine accessories to buy

MG Majestor has been priced at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>40.99 lakh for the 4x2 automatic variant and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>44.99 lakh for the 4x4 automatic variant.

Updated on Jun 13, 2026 24:37 IST

India caps bulk petrol, diesel buying at fuel stations. What it means for you

With this fuel restriction, the average passenger vehicle and two-wheeler owners across India are unlikely to be impacted.

Updated on Jun 12, 2026 03:40 IST

Barrierless toll system soon at Delhi border entry points to ease congestion

Delhi's 154 entry points will install barrierless, free-flow toll systems to reduce vehicular congestion and emissions.

Updated on Jun 10, 2026 03:15 IST

Booked a TVS iQube? Key genuine accessories you can buy

TVS iQube is one of the bestselling electric scooters in India thanks to its no-nonsense practicality.

Updated on Jun 8, 2026 08:35 IST

Want to buy Hero Splendor+ Flex Fuel? Here's your complete EMI guide

The Hero Splendor+ Flex Fuel is roughly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,500 costlier than the standard, E20-compatible version of the Hero Splendor+, and it carries a host of technical upgrades.

Updated on Jun 7, 2026 24:36 IST

Planning to buy Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel? Here's your complete EMI guide

Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel comes priced at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>72,792 (ex-showroom).

Updated on Jun 6, 2026 24:36 IST

No PUCC, no fuel from Oct 1; UP aims 35% pollution cut in 2026 in NCR districts

Eight districts of Uttar Pradesh, namely Gautam Buddh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Baghpat and Shamli, will implement the no PUCC, no fuel rule from Oct 1, 2026.

Updated on Jun 5, 2026 05:32 IST

Tata Motors aims for over 20% PV market share by 2030: Chairman N Chandrasekaran

Tata Motors held 13.48% market share in the Indian passenger vehicle market in FY26, and now the company aims to take it over 20% by 2030.

Updated on Jun 5, 2026 03:35 IST

Central ministers bat for ethanol-blended fuel, hint at affordable E85 petrol

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the E85 petrol will be substantially cheaper than the current E20 petrol.

Updated on Jun 4, 2026 04:22 IST

Buying Hero Splendor+ Flex Fuel? Key 5 facts to know before spending your money

The Hero Splendor+ Flex Fuel comes roughly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,500 costlier than the standard, E20-compatible version of the Hero Splendor+.

Updated on Jun 4, 2026 03:45 IST

Planning to buy Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel? Top 5 facts you must know

Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel is powered by the same engine as the standard version of the bike, but comes with upgraded technology to be compatible with E85 petrol.

Updated on Jun 4, 2026 03:20 IST

Planning to buy Hero Super Splendor XTEC 2.0? Here's your complete EMI guide

The Hero Super Splendor XTEC 2.0 brings cosmetic revisions, improved safety and mileage, as well as new features

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 07:24 IST

Want to buy the 2026 Tata Tiago? Booking process, delivery details explained

The 2026 Tata Tiago facelift is priced between <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4.69 lakh and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>8.55 lakh (ex-showroom).

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 05:34 IST

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