On proud exhibit was a 1928 Ford Model T from The Statesman’s collection. Once part of the Editors’ possessions in days of yore, this vintage gem underwent a meticulous restoration courtesy of Rajiv Ghosh.
Almost two decades ago, the car used to be brought to the rally ground and was driven by a senior official of The Statesman.
Netaji's audacious manoeuvre involved eluding British intelligence and evading police surveillance during his house arrest. Disguised as Mohammad Ziauddin, he slipped away in the rear seat of the 1937 Wanderer W24, making his escape on the nights of 16-17 January 1941.
This evening it was about honoring those who made it possible for the oldest English daily to host its most prized annual celebration of heritage, the Vintage Car Rally, which enters its 53rd year this year.
The car moves like any modern car, with Ananda on the steering wheel. It is one of the most attractive cars in The Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally and in all the old car shows that are held in Kolkata.
In 2021, Cambodia exported a total of $630.69 million worth of bicycles, climbing by 20.58 per cent over the $523.04 million booked in 2020, according to the finance ministry.
Toyota Motor Corp. is collaborating with major motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki Motors Corp. to develop hydrogen engines for motorcycles and expand their use in and outside of Japan.
SEV is an authorised distributor of EVs in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. It has 45 EV charging points at its Singapore headquarters in Ubi Avenue and a fleet of around 200 BYD e6 electric cars, most of which are leased out to drivers on ride-hailing platforms Gojek and Grab, with expectations of taking delivery of 300 more.
According to Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), the sale of retail electric vehicles saw a sharp three-fold jump in 2021-22 (April-March).
Travelling gives pleasure and makes a person explorer. As a child, Rahul Pratap Singh always enjoyed travelling and in his grown-up years, he thought he could pursue this passion as a sustainable career.
