Automotive
Overdrive
HARLEY-DAVIDSON X440 T
When Harley-Davidson pulled the wraps off the X440 a couple of years ago, it did something mildly scandalous by Harley standards — it made sense.
4 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
MOTOVERSE 2025
Motoverse 2025 kicked off in Vagator the only way a Royal Enfield party knows how—loud engines, louder cheers and just enough Goa sunburn to remind you this isn't your average conference call. The two-day-long event was a heady cocktail of nostalgia, new metal and the kind of moto madness that makes your inner 12-year-old very happy.
1 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
TVS MOTOSOUL 5.0
The fifth edition of Motosoul was held in Goa, and the event saw a footfall of over 8,000 riders from around the world to celebrate the joy of riding.
1 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
Mahindra THAR
NEW INDOORS OLD OUTDOORS. THE REDEFINED MAHINDRA THAR.
3 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
INDIA BIKE WEEK 2025
One of the largest motorcycling festivals — IBW 2025, was held against the picturesque backdrop of Panchgani.
2 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
YAMAHA XSR 155
THE RETRO WE WANTED... JUST FASHIONABLY LATE!
4 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
REALME GT 8 PRO ASTON MARTIN F1 LIMITED EDITION
Special editions in India's car market usually just mean a new paint job and a higher price, without much else changing.
2 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
REPORT CARD OF BNCAP
There's something almost comical about perfection becoming routine.
3 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
2026 KIA SELTOS
THE SELTOS IS STARTING TO STEP OUT FROM UNDER THE CRETA'S SHADOW
6 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
TOYOTA GR GT SUPERCAR
Toyota Gazoo Racing's new GR GT is set to become the brand's flagship performance model.
1 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
TATA HARRIER & SAFARI
IS A 1.5-LITRE TURBO PETROL ENOUGH TO BROADEN THE APPEAL OF THESE BIG SUVS
6 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
THE VICTOR(IS). INDIAN CAR OF THE YEAR 2026
The Indian Car of the Year award turned 20 this year, and the often called Oscars of the Indian automotive industry awarded the Maruti Suzuki Victoris as the chosen one for 2026.
2 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
TATA SIERRA
WHAT'S BEHIND THE HYPE?
8 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
The Lost Art of Desire
What Happened to Japanese Sports Car Design?
2 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
ELECTRIC ORIGIN WIN. GREEN CAR OF THE YEAR 2026 MAHINDRA XEV 9E
The Indian EV market is one of the fastest-growing on the planet, and the country is on the verge of becoming one of the major powerhouses with a distinct global footprint.
1 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
REALLY SPORT!
'Sold Out' is a strong advert. Usually. And if it is about a car, definitely so. If you remember the press release, it said twenty minutes was all it took to finish the India allocation.
5 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
Relative evolution
The other day I got a chance to check out the Harley-Davidson X440 T - a different iteration of the existing roadster that fell short of receiving a warm reception when it came out in India a couple of years ago. The T was on the receiving end of a lot of flak on the Overdrive social media handles since its launch last December too, and this got me thinking, how things have changed for Harley, not only as a brand in terms of growth and adapting to modern times, but the evolution of how the brand is now perceived.
2 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
KIA VISION META TURISMO CONCEPT REVEALED
The brand says that the Vision Meta Turismo is a modern reinterpretation of three core experiences: Performance driving, Immersive driving through digital interaction, and Spaciousness of the lounge space.
1 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
TVS'S ADV-VENTURE. INDIAN MOTORCYCLE OF THE YEAR 2026. TVS APACHE RTX
The Indian Motorcycle of the Year was in its 18th iteration this year, and the TVS Apache RTX came out on top as the IMOTY 2026. Considered to be the most revered and sought-after award, the IMOTY is the most transparent, real and independent assessment helmed by the leading names in Indian automotive journalism, including Overdrive's Editor, Mr Kranti Sambhav and Assistant Editor, Mr Rohit Paradkar, and is awarded to the best new motorcycle launched in the current year.
1 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
Is it still about the car?
The Tata Sierra was easily the biggest launch of the past year, and the quite rare event of a car being actually quite new. Now factor in the master stroke that Tata Motors has played of cashing into 90s nostalgia, and you have a car that blew up the internet. As is part of the job of a journalist these days, you need to be riding this wave of interest or risk being forgotten. Or even worse, becoming irrelevant. So for the past couple of months, I’ve found new ways to talk about the Sierra over and over again. In 30s reels, on video and in the written word.
2 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
The Unequal Road!
Imagine a traffic crossing where a car driver and a motorcyclist jump the red light. Now imagine the cop snatching the keys from the vehicle. In your imagination, did the cop take the motorcycle keys or the car's? You thought of a motorcycle, didn’t you? It’s difficult to imagine a cop snatching a car key—unless it’s an old Maruti 800, an Alto, or maybe a small commercial four-wheeler. With motorcycles, it feels obvious. Yes, the number of traffic violations is much higher in the case of two-wheelers, but the treatment? Well, that’s a different sociological study altogether. The law may be the same for everyone, but its enforcement is not.
3 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
MAHINDRA XEV 9S
Mahindra says that 80 per cent of its buyers of the XEV 9e and BE 6e are first-time owners of the brand.
7 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
MERCEDES-AMG GLC EV
REVEAL EXPECTED IN 2026
1 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
LOTUS ELETRE
PLUG-IN HYBRID SUV REVEALED
1 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
KIA EV2
ELECTRIC CROSSOVER REVEAL ON JANUARY 9
1 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE 765 RX AND MOTO 2 EDITION REVEALED
The Triumph Street Triple 765 RX and Moto 2 Edition has been revealed by the British two-wheeler manufacturer, the RX model will be available for just one year and the Moto 2 Edition is limited to just 1000 units.
1 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
PREMIUM CAR OF THE YEAR 2026. VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTI
The Premium Car of the Year award was introduced in 2019, as India saw a rapid 'premium revolution' of vehicles. With increased purchasing power the premium segment has widened over the past few years, with cars of all sizes, body types, purpose and style building a buffet of options to choose from.
1 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
UPCOMING BIKE LAUNCHES OF 2026
The bike was showcased at EICMA 2025 and production has begun at the TVS' Hosur plant.
5 min |
January 2026
Overdrive
straight-piped
My lesson from Tokyo
2 min |
December 2025
Overdrive
throttle therapy
Have bumpy roads make Indians... better?
2 min |