Shell Lubricants India has launched three cutting-edge lubricant products, developed using world-class technology, to meet a diverse range of customer needs — from passenger cars and two-wheelers to pickup trucks. These new offerings underscore Shell’s commitment to delivering exceptional technical excellence across its product portfolio.

The range of new products include:

Shell Spirax S4 GX 75W90 – Shell Spirax S4 GX 75W90 engineered using a blend of high-quality base oils, viscosity improvers, and a unique additive package stands out as the only Shell Branded product globally in this specific viscosity. It is also India’s first Shell Branded synthetic gear oil under the Spirax category. Designed for manual transmissions in passenger cars and LCVs, it provides superior gearbox protection, smoother gear shifts, and long-term cost savings. Approved under API GL-4 and ZF-TE-ML-08 standards, it is compatible with a wide range of OEMs including Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata, among others. The product comes in 1L and 2.5L packaging at the MRP of INR 540 and INR 1300 respectively.

Shell Advance AX6 5W30 -Targeted at the growing BS VI scooter market, Shell Advance AX6 5W30 delivers comprehensive 360-degree protection for daily commuters. Formulated with advanced synthetic technology, it offers robust performance under demanding urban conditions, including heavy traffic and frequent stop-start riding. The striking black colour 600 ml bottle made is from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material and is priced at INR 355 and will be available nationwide.

Shell Rimula Pick-Up – Shell Rimula Pick-Up is a customized engine oil crafted and tested specifically for pickup trucks navigating city traffic, offering superior performance and extended drain intervals. The product range comes in 5L and 7L packaging, for both BS IV & BS VI engines priced at INR 2040 and INR 2765 (15W-40 variant) / INR 3150 (10W-30, BS6-compliant variant) respectively and is launched nationwide.

Shell Lubricants recently launched the new Shell Helix Ultra, engineered to deliver ultimate performance and protection. Powered by Shell’s exclusive PurePlus Technology — which converts natural gas into 99.5% pure base oil — the product offers up to 1.8% more engine power, 3.4% improved responsiveness, and 100% engine power retention. These benefits translate into a smoother drive, improved fuel efficiency, and long-term engine health, reinforcing Shell’s commitment to innovation and performance excellence.

Calcutta By Night was started by Partha Sadhan Bose who was a well-known rallyist, a true lover of motor sports and a collector & restorer of vintage cars. His son, Deborshi Sadhan Bose popularly known as ‘Billy’ is carrying the family legacy forward. He has restarted the event and has committed to make it into an annual motor sports affair.

Over the past couple of years, Calcutta By Night has gradually developed into a ‘much-looked-forward-to-event’ in the city’s motor sports calendar year being one of the few night rallies. Along with challenges for both driver and navigator, this event also promotes ‘Safe Drive, Safe Night’ with the main focus of passing on the message that our ‘City of Joy’ is a safe city.

The main objective of this event also focuses on promoting motor sports in the Corporate’ and ‘Social Club category along with the traditional Expert, Amateur, Novice, Ladies and Couple categories. This year, there was a special category for Sister Nivedita University, one of the patrons of this event. A total of 46 teams took part in this event making it one of the biggest TSD car rallies of the eastern region.

The team of Souradeep Dutta and Ibrahim Ali Shaikh emerged overall winners of the Calcutta By Night 2025. The team of Aniruddha Sk. & Alivia and the husband-wife duo of Sk. Ajgar Ali and Rehana Ali Sk. finished second and third respectively separated by only 5 penalty points. The team of Amit Kumar Saha and Suvrajit Dutta secured the fourth position; while the duo of Subhodev Chatterjee and Saptarshi Basu rounded up the top five positions in the overall ranking. The event spread across two night legs proved to be mighty exciting leaving all the competitors at the edge of their seats.

Deborshi Sadhan ‘Billy’ Bose said, “EMSAA remains committed to promote motorsports in Bengal by breaking the belief that one needs totally modified cars, by breaking the belief that motorsports is always dangerous. We commit to give our next door neighbour a chance to prove their capability as a driver or navigator in the true spirit of motorsports and assure to do more events in different formats. EMSAA strives to put back Bengal as the home of motor sports as to what it used to be.”

Photographs courtesy: Ranadip Mandal

To commemorate the 10,000 unit sales milestone of BMW G 310 RR, BMW Motorrad has launched the BMW G 310 RR Limited Edition in India. The bike is available at all BMW Motorrad India dealerships effective immediately.

The BMW G 310 RR is a true road racing sports bike. It’s performance, agility, precision and raring-to-go flair reveals racing attitude. The agile single-cylinder engine, Ride by Wire, the anti-hopping clutch and the various riding modes are designed for sheer riding pleasure. The limited edition features a range of sporty decals that give it a distinctive and aggressive look. It clearly showcases its S 1000 RR heritage.

The ex-showroom prices of the BMW G 310 RR Limited Edition starts from INR 299,000.

The BMW G 310 RR Limited Edition’s aerodynamic design makes an extremely sporty appearance with its road racing DNA. The decals for the entire body kit including wheel rims add a touch of dynamism and performance to the bikes’ already impressive aesthetics. The ‘1/310’ badging signals the highly exclusive nature of this limited edition. The aerodynamic design is optimized by the full fairing, intelligent dimensions as well as lighter materials that work together to offer agile and precise handling. The Champion’s Dome emphasizes the brand’s racing pedigree and performance capabilities.

Thanks to the Ram Air intake, the oncoming air flow is ideally used, and the gill vents ensure that the hot air is channeled away from the engine. The bike has an aggressive and sharp face with full-led headlights, large transparent visor and pure-black handlebars. The entire fly line is front-wheel oriented. The dynamic front, tank-hugging seating position and a pulled-up short rear visually underline closeness to the racetrack. New high-end details such as the standard gold upside-down fork, aluminum swingarm, handlebars with controls and excellent workmanship reflect the finest within the segment and underscore the stable wheel control with sensitive and precise feedback. The standard Michelin Pilot Street radial tyres fit perfectly with the character by providing ample grip and control.

The first-ever BMW G 310 RR is fitted with a water-cooled single-cylinder four-stroke 312-cc engine with electronic fuel injection. The engine achieves a maximum power of 25kW at 9,700 rpm as well as maximum torque of 27.3 Nm at 7,700 rpm.

The 6-speed gearbox allows ease of engagement of gear and no slippage at higher speeds for precise shifts and launches. The race tuned anti-hopping clutch with self-reinforcement reduces engine braking and significantly increases riding safety – especially during braking manoeuvres with simultaneous downshifts. It also offers reduced operating force at clutch lever.

For ideal adaptation to varied conditions, the 310 RR is fitted with four modes as standard – Track, Urban, Rain and Sport. The Track mode is focused from acceleration to braking where the ABS is adjusted for late braking into bends. Urban mode has balanced acceleration and braking behaviour as the ABS and throttle response are geared towards urban traffic. Sport mode delivers best possible acceleration and maximum deceleration values – with sporty dynamics. Rain mode is paired with Ride by Wire and the ABS reacts highly sensitively to guarantee riding safety and stability control on wet roads.

Ride by Wire system along with E-Gas passes on the commands directly from a sensor on the twist grip to the engine control system resulting in even finer control and throttle response. Thanks to the electromotive throttle controller, automatic idle speed increase when starting also prevents a possible sudden stalling of the engine.

The suspension has a torsionally stiff, highly robust tubular steel frame in grid structure with bolt-on rear frame. The front wheel suspension is taken care of by a solid upside-down fork while at the rear there is an aluminium swinging arm in conjunction with a directly mounted spring strut. The suspension geometry is designed for easy handling, stability and a neutral cornering response, which makes for an active riding character and maximum riding fun.

The new multifunctional 5” TFT display boasts of a very good level of functionality that is synonymous with high-speed riding. Its intuitive framework, high-resolution and clear graphics provide all required information to the rider in an easy-to-understand format. It shows essentials like riding statistics, riding modes, maximum speed, deceleration, temperature etc.

The Infotainment Control Switch offers perfect operability of functions to change the desired modes or views. Depending on the riding mode, the TFT display also customizes the screen with relevant information.

The high-performance brake system with 2-channel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) ensures efficient deceleration and short braking distances. BMW Motorrad ABS prevents the wheels from locking and rear wheel lift-off protection keeps the race bike’s wheels on the track, even when braking late into corners.

Nissan Motor India is fully aligned and supportive of the Government’s initiatives focused on alternative fuels and innovative solutions for a sustainable future. Nissan Motor India is committed to advancing these goals through continuous product innovation and sustainable mobility solutions.

The New Nissan Magnite has solidified its reputation as a symbol of quality and safety, earning the prestigious 5-star GNCAP safety rating. Nissan Motor India also recently launched a segment first 10- year warranty programme for the New Magnite that underscores the brand’s long-term commitment towards its customers.

Both available powertrains for the New Nissan Magnite are E20 compliant: 

·        The 1.0L HR10 turbocharged petrol engine is E20 compliant since August 2024.

·        The BR10 naturally aspirated petrol engine is E20 compliant since February 2025. 

Owing to Nissan’s robust engineering and high build quality, all Magnite vehicles — new and existing — are capable of running on E20 fuel; with no significant issues observed. Nissan has ensured full compatibility with the Government of India’s initiative to shift to E20 fuel as part of our shared commitment to the move to greener fuels and lower emissions.

Nissan Motor India confirms that using E20 fuel will not void warranty on New Nissan Magnite vehicles sold after October 2024, and any/ all India manufactured Nissan vehicles with an active warranty.

As a customer-focused company, Nissan Motor India assures all vehicle owners that any issues potentially arising from the transition to E20 fuel, as mandated by the Government of India, will be thoroughly inspected and addressed during routine service appointments.

Nissan Motor India, in response to the recent floods that have impacted several regions across Kolkata, West Bengal, has rolled out a comprehensive support initiative to assist affected customers. Demonstrating its commitment to customer care, the company is offering a range of services aimed at easing the difficulties faced during this challenging time.

Nissan has launched a comprehensive support program for customers affected by the floods. A dedicated helpdesk (1800 209 3456) is in place to assist with flood-damaged vehicles. The initiative includes free towing of affected vehicles to the nearest authorised Nissan workshops, extended service hours and support with insurance claims – including coverage of the excess clause fee.

In addition to service support, Nissan is providing a 10% discount on engine oil and oil filter replacement. Moreover, an additional 10% discount on floor carpet replacements. A comprehensive vehicle health check-up will also be conducted to assess any damage and ensure the continued performance and safety of the vehicles.

Commenting on this, Mr. Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. said, “The recent floods and waterlogging in Kolkata have impacted many families and brought unexpected challenges. At Nissan, our customers are always at the heart of what we do, and we want to stand by them in this difficult time. Through our helpdesk, free towing, and dedicated assistance, we aim to ensure that our customers can continue to celebrate the season with peace of mind and confidence.”

Nissan service centers in flood-affected areas across Kolkata have extended their working hours to better support customers during this time. The brand continues to prioritise customer well-being, ensuring help is accessible when it’s needed most.

Kolkata based sports management group ‘Just Sportz’ was back with their popular motor sports franchise – Monsoon Drive. Now in its 14th edition, this year’s Monsoon Drive was also the third round of the INTSDRC 2025.

Leg 1 of the rally was flagged off from Country Roads in Panchla on Saturday, September 6, 2025. A total of 37 competitors took part in this TSD car rally battling for top honours as they navigated through rural roads and broken tarmac.

The 217-kilometre rally route began from Panchla followed by Nandakumar, Haldia City Centre, Balughata, Norghat, Kalinagar, Petuaghat, Junput, Shoula, Chaulkhola and Tajpur before reaching Shankarpur just after sun down where the leg 1 of the rally concluded.

Later in the same evening, the competitors participating in the INTSDRC 2025 got behind the wheels once again to compete in leg 2 of the rally which was flagged off from Hotel Nest, Shankarpur.

This 13-kilometre local leg put the competitors in a tough spot as they had to tackle a short but tricky route before the rally finally culminated in Shankarpur at night.

The team of Jogendra Jaiswal and Chandan Sen emerged victorious in the INTSDRC-1 category and took home the trophy for the overall winning team with 23 penalty points. The team of Soham Hazra and co-driver Chandrashish Roy secured the second position in the INTSDRC-1 category with former INTSDRC champion duo of Subir Roy and Nirav Mehta clinching the third position in the category.

The team of Sudip Kumar Ghosh and Arindam Ghosh secured the first position in INTSDRC-2 category, finishing second overall with 39 penalty points. The team of Subhodev Chatterjee and navigator Saptarshi Basu finished second followed by the pair of Souradeep Dutta and co-driver Ibrahim Ali Shaikh taking the third step on the podium in the INTSDRC-2 category.

In the INTSDRC Mixed category, the duo of Barun Chowdhury and Sunita Prasad finished first, also securing the third position in the overall INTSDRC ranking with 52 penalty points. While former INTSDRC champion Ajgar Ali Sk teaming up with his wife Rahana Ali Sk secured the second position; followed by the husband-wife team of Nirmallya Das and Ipshita Das clinching the third position in the INTSDRC Mixed category.

The prize distribution ceremony of Monsoon Drive 14 was held on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Hotel Nest, Shankarpur.

Photographs courtesy: Ranadip Mandal