Women on Wheels : Moulika Arabhi

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Women on Wheels : Moulika Arabhi

In the journey to meet women petrolheads in the country Carkhana met Moulika Arabhi who is the Director of Environmental Law at WWF India.

Between the mix of life in a polluted Delhi and a pristine profession, lies her love for Motorcycles. We asked Moulika a few questions about her bikes and life on the road..

Carkhana) Tell us about yourself and where do motorcycles/cars stand in your daily life?
Moulika) An Environmental … Read more

How to take care of your car upholstery – Part 2

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As discussed in “Car Interiors Part 1“, leathers inside your car need genuine care and attention to retain a soft and supple feeling. However, most of us are let down by other parts of the interior of our cars, such as floor mats, dashboard and even seat belts! Well, a few tips will make you smile every time you enter your car, just the way it did when you bought her.

1. Since heat is the biggest enemy… Read more

Formula-1 2012 Season : 5 Awesome facts

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As we look back at one of the most entertaining F1 seasons, we list down some of the awesome facts which we witnessed since March this year.

1. 6 Champions on the starting Grid : 2012 saw 6 champions start the season out the 24 drivers. We had Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, Kimi Raikkonen, Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button & Sebastian Vettel.
Not only was there a possibility for one of these to clock another championship, we had the likes of … Read more

Car Audio Systems Explained – Part Two

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Now that we have covered the basics of a Car Audio System, we venture in the more advanced nuances of In Car Entertainment Systems.

Head Unit (HU) : Apart from the basic functions of a head unit, there are a few things one must take note of :
A HU has 2 Power Inputs of which one is directly paired to the battery and always carries power (even when the car is off). The other power input is paired … Read more

Car Audio Systems Explained – Part One

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Car Music Systems and  In-Car Entertainment (ICE) are a riddle not often solved. Yet most owners(more than 60% cars) on roads somehow get the after-market music equipment in their cars without realizing the need or worth of the gizmos in their doors and boot.

ICE is as technical as the car itself and a pure music bliss can only be experienced if you can identify the need and accordingly fulfill it with the right equipment.

In this two-part series, we decipher the … Read more

Carkhana Hearts Bikers: Interview with Kaulson Racing Founders

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India loves its bikes and has its share of bikers, both regular and enthusiasts.

With the growing number of Superbikes in India, there still are a very few places where you can get them fixed or get them modified.

All bikers however swear by one place – Kaulson Racing (KRP), Delhi.

Team Carkhana went to KRP to experience a day amongst bikes and interviewed the founders of the company Mr. Vijay Kaul & Mr.Virender Kaul.

Excerpts from the interview:
Carkhana … Read more

Full report : Pidilite Car Care Workshop Bangalore

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 Working closely with Auto Enthusiasts is part of Carkhana’s DNA. F1 Race Screenings, Auto Quizzes, hangouts at the cult Legends Motorcycling Café in Bangalore are some of the popular ways to spread the love. Taking the baton ahead, this summer, Carkhana joined forces with Pidilite to host Car Care Workshops across India and Bangalore was the first destination.

Pidilite has its own line of Car Care and Engine Additives products which has made the famed Fevicol company a petrol-heads paradise.… Read more

Why the Duster is a messiah for Renault

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There are cars which mobilized people and then there are cars which mobilized a company to prosperity beyond their regular means.

Renault, the smart French manufacturer making oddly nice looking cars has been in India for long now. Their innings started off with Mahindra (as a local partner) and a very frugal car called Logan.
The failure of the car (and JV) is a mystery beyond anybody’s comprehension. The Bermuda triangle seems easier to crack.

Post the failed arrangement and … Read more

Tata Grey, Hello Green ! Tata-Hispano Hybrid buses

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Ever since Tata bought over Hispano and its tech to India, it has been using its platform for a host of buses and to much success.

It can be seen everywhere from Chandigarh to Chennai and in the process has opened up possibilities for the future with a loyal customer base.

Latest in its plans (Real ones) are CNG-Diesel Hybrids.
Shown at the International Bus Expo earlier in October. Two bus lines are proposed with Diesel-Electric and CNG-Electric ; thereby … Read more

Vettel wins the inaugural Indian GP

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Sebastian Vettel has won the inaugural Indian GP. The youngest champ flew off at the start dodging his team mate Mark Webber who lost 2 places to finish a disappointing 4th.

Jenson Button came home 2nd followed by a very nicely framed race by Fernando Alonso in 3rd.

As the five lights went off, the first corner caused a stir amongst the backmarkers which Narain Karthekeyan used for his advantage and stuck all along to finish a very impressive 17th.… Read more