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  • TVS Ronin teams up with TBWAIndia to master #TheArtOfProtection

    TVS Ronin teams up with TBWAIndia to master #TheArtOfProtection

    MUMBAI: TVS Ronin is blending tradition with throttle in its latest campaign, “The Art of Protection”. Teaming up with TBWAIndia, the brand has launched a limited-edition helmet collection to mark World Art Day — where the brush meets the brake and heritage meets headgear.

    Inspired by Indian folk art styles like Warli, Madhubani, Gond and Pattachitra, the helmets aren’t just about saving lives, but saving legacies. Each piece is a hand-painted ode to India’s cultural wealth — a moving mural on two wheels.

     

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

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    Adding to this, TVS Motor Company head business – premium, Vimal Sumbly shared, “TVS RONIN has always been about enabling riders to express their unique personalities. ‘The Art of Protection’ is a powerful manifestation of this philosophy — an initiative that not only safeguards our riders but also carries forward India’s incredible artistic heritage.”

    TBWAIndia creative head – South, Rathish Subramaniam commented, “India’s cultural richness deserves more than preservation; it demands celebration. This campaign captures just that spirit through the raw, #Unscripted lens of the TVS RONIN.”

    The initiative tackles two problems head-on: the casual disregard for helmet use among riders, and the fading visibility of India’s traditional art forms. The result? A campaign that’s part PSA, part gallery on the go.

    The numbers back the buzz: a 3.6 per cent engagement rate, eight per cent bump in Instagram followers, and over 75,000 page visits in just a week. With audiences asking for more, TVS is already shifting gears towards a phase two. Art never looked so fast.

  • TVS and Petronas extend lubricating sponsorship in high-octane motorsport deal

    TVS and Petronas extend lubricating sponsorship in high-octane motorsport deal

    MUMBAI: TVS Motor Co has revved up its partnership with Petronas Lubricants International, extending their slick collaboration for another three years of motorsport dominance across India’s racing landscape.

    The oil giants will continue as title sponsors of TVS Racing – India’s pioneering factory racing team that has maintained a scorching 80 per cent win rate across multiple racing formats – supporting their campaigns in supercross, rally and motorcycle championships nationwide.

    “TVS Racing has played a pivotal role in democratising motorsports in India,” said TVS Motor Co head business – premium Vimal Sumbly, whose Apache series motorcycles benefit directly from the team’s racing pedigree. “Petronas expertise in fluid technology, combined with our racing heritage, will continue to shape the future of two-wheeler racing in India.”

    The partnership goes beyond mere branding, with Petronas continuing as the official supplier of after-market oils to TVS’s sprawling dealer network. Its TVS TRU4 range will keep offering premium synthetic lubricants designed to give TVS motorcycles maximum thrust and longevity – ensuring riders can keep their pistons pumping at peak performance.

    Petronas Lubricants India chief executive officer Binu Chandy couldn’t contain his excitement about getting his hands dirty in India’s racing scene: “Our collaboration with TVS Racing has been instrumental in demonstrating the synergy between high-performance lubricants and motorsport excellence.”

    TVS Racing continues to dominate both at home and abroad, with Aishwarya Pissay extending her winning streak at the Bajas Championship while the team has secured titles across national racing categories.

    For petrolheads and speed freaks across India, this partnership promises to keep the nation’s motorsport scene well-oiled and running smoothly for years to come – proving once again that when it comes to racing success, proper lubrication is absolutely essential.

  • TVS Racing to sponsor India’s F1 contender – Kush Maini

    TVS Racing to sponsor India’s F1 contender – Kush Maini

    Mumbai: TVS Motor Company (TVSM) – a leading global automaker that operates in the two and three-wheeler segments, today made a significant move signalling its commitment to the broader motorsports landscape. TVS Racing – India’s first factory racing team and the pioneer of the One Make Championship (OMC) in India, proudly announces its sponsorship deal with Kush Maini, the talented Formula 2 (F2) racer. Renowned for its dominance in two-wheeler motorsport, TVS Racing’s support for Kush Maini marks a pivotal step towards fostering motorsports excellence across diverse platforms by the company.

    TVS Racing has trained and given the opportunity to over 5,000 budding racers to sharpen and showcase their skills as part of their TVS OMC program that consists of four categories in India – Rookie, Women’s, Media, and Expert, and TVS Asia One Make Championship that made its foray in 2022 on International tracks. From nurturing talent to achieving international acclaim, the brand’s unwavering dedication to motorsports has been a cornerstone of its identity.

    Speaking on the collaboration, TVS Motor Company head business – premium Vimal Sumbly expressed, “TVS Racing has consistently strived to push boundaries and redefine standards in motorsports for over four decades now. It’s been instrumental in fostering motorsports in India, with a commitment to nurture talent globally. Our efforts with honing the talents of racers like Harith Noah, Aishwarya Pissay and more, on a global stage is testament to our commitment of democratising motorsports. And our decision to sponsor Kush Maini underscores the same commitment of nurturing talent and promoting the culture of racing in India, with a keen focus on celebrating international formats including the likes of F1 and F2. As a company deeply rooted in motorsports, we are thrilled to embark on this journey with Kush and extend our support in his endeavours.”

    Expressing his enthusiasm for the partnership, Kush Maini said, “It’s an honour to be supported by TVS, a company that’s very prestigious in India. It has been a driving force in pushing young talent from India to the world stage. It makes me proud to see the TVS colours on my car and suit in an elite championship like Formula 2. I am grateful for their support.”

    Kush Maini, hailing from Bengaluru, India, is an accomplished racing prodigy with an impressive track record. He currently races in FIA Formula 2, and is currently fifth in the championship standings after three rounds. He is also part of the Alpine Academy as a junior driver and Mahindra Racing as a reserve driver for Season 10 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Kush is mentored by two time Formula 1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen. Having demonstrated exceptional skill and determination throughout his career, Maini has earned accolades and admiration on both national and international circuits. His pursuit of excellence aligns seamlessly with TVS Racing’s ethos of relentless performance and continuous innovation.

    By sponsoring Kush Maini, TVS Racing aims to contribute to the growth and development of motorsports while showcasing the country’s talent on an international platform.

  • TVS Ronin hits it out of the park with Test-Ride Cricket campaign

    TVS Ronin hits it out of the park with Test-Ride Cricket campaign

    Mumbai: TVS Motor Company, a leading global automaker that operates in the two and three-wheeler segments, felicitated the winner of its TVS Ronin Test-Ride Cricket campaign across five cities.

    To celebrate the Cricket World Cup fever in the country, TVS Ronin launched a campaign during the 2023 Cricket World Cup called #MoveLikeARonin, starring Shubman Gill. The experiential leg of the campaign was called Test-Ride Cricket, which provided motorcycle enthusiasts with a gamified opportunity to test-ride the TVS Ronin. The campaign was a first-of-its-kind on-ground cricketing experience for motorcycle enthusiasts, who scored runs based on their test rides and quizzes on the motorcycle, across dealerships in India. The campaign received an overwhelming response and participation, recording entries from over hundreds of TVS Ronin aficionados across TVSM dealerships in India.

    To honour the top scorers, TVS Ronin has handed over the World Cup Edition of the motorcycle to 5 winners across the country, making them the owners of this exclusive collector’s item. TVS Ronin is a first-of-its-kind ‘modern-retro’ motorcycle, designed ground up to inspire #Unscripted living. With the power of new-age tech like dual-channel ABS, rain & urban ABS modes, Bluetooth connectivity with voice assistance and more, this motorcycle comes packed with features and a powerful performance.

    Speaking on the occasion, TVS Motor Company head business – premium Vimal Sumbly said, “The Test-Ride Cricket initiative could not have come at a better time for TVS Ronin. With Shubman Gill as the face of the campaign, we were able to effectively harness the World Cup fever to drive test-rides at our dealerships. The activation was truly one-of-a-kind, giving riders a gamified experience that went beyond conventional test-rides. It gives me great joy to see a standard industry practice being innovated to attract newer riders into the #Unscripted world of TVS Ronin.  I congratulate the five winners of the limited World Cup Edition TVS Ronin. Here’s to the many #Unscripted adventures that await you.”

    The ceremony took place at TVS dealership across Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi & Guwahati where contestants from the city were invited to attend the event and winners were handed over the motorcycle. The event brought together moto-enthusiasts, influencers and media personnel. Together they celebrated the winners and their love for #Unscripted living inspired by the TVS Ronin.

  • Shubman Gill demonstrates #MoveLikeARonin in TVS Ronin’s campaign

    Shubman Gill demonstrates #MoveLikeARonin in TVS Ronin’s campaign

    Mumbai: TVS Ronin is a first-of-its-kind ‘modern-retro’ motorcycle, designed ground up to inspire #Unscripted living. With the power of new-age tech like dual-channel ABS, rain & urban riding modes, Bluetooth connectivity with voice assistance and more, this motorcycle comes packed with features and powerful performance. It’s a motorcycle built for people who march to their own tune like Shubman Gill.

    For the brand’s latest cricket World Cup campaign #MoveLikeARonin, the key brand asset is a film starring Shubman Gill. It encourages riders to make their own moves and follow no script. This ideology is brought to life with an experiential on-ground activation, test-ride cricket, which is a first-of-its-kind cricketing experience where you can get scored on your riding moves and have a chance to take home the World Cup Edition TVS Ronin.

    TVS Motor Company head of business – premium Vimal Sumbly said, “TVS RONIN’s journey began from a blank canvas. One year later, our #Unscripted modern-retro is inspiring thousands across India to write their own stories, their own way. With our latest campaign, we’re cementing that very ideology by collaborating with Shubman Gill, a promising young icon himself. The idea is to inspire riders everywhere to go where their heart takes them and follow no script.”

    TBWA India, the agency that conceptualised the campaign, CEO Govind Pandey said, “TVS RONIN is building a community of the new-age riders in this world. Which is why, when we say ‘Move Like a Ronin’ we want to inspire people to follow their calling , and make the moves that are #Unscripted just like the TVS RONIN”.

    Commenting on the campaign idea, TBWA’s chief creative experience officer, Russell Barret said, “This campaign tells the story of Shubman Gill a veritable new-age icon. Shubman has not just achieved success, he has done it by following his own path, measuring himself against his own standards and along the way has crafted his own story. Which just so happens to be the story of TVS Ronin itself – a bike that is ’unslottable’ and unstoppable.

    The film has been released across platforms, with a strong on-ground test-ride activation, and the promise of a special World Cup edition TVS Ronin, driving the numbers across India.

  • NDTV Prime brings the story behind ‘MotorHeads’

    NDTV Prime brings the story behind ‘MotorHeads’

    MUMBAI: Currently running on NDTV Prime is MotorHeads, a new show that is set to give you a 360 degree holistic view of the automobile industry. Anchored by Siddharth Vinayak Patankar, Editor- Auto, NDTV Group and P.S Balakrishnan, Senior Special Correspondent NDTV; the series will feature automobile industry stalwarts and senior executives, who have managed to outclass the competition and set themselves into a league of their own.

     

    The 13 episode series airing every Wednesday at 8:30pm will see Patankar and Balakrishnan in conversation with automobile industry aficionados. MotorHeads will not only be for the auto enthusiasts, but also for every consumer who is curious to know the story that starts from the boardroom to the shiny wheels displayed behind the big glass in a swanky car showroom.

     

    In the 6th episode coming up on Wednesday 1st July, we have a chat with Vimal Sumbly, MD, Triumph Motorcycles India at the Triumph Plant in Manesar. Why do they roll out just 5 bikes a day, how did they select their range for India and why does the word ‘handmade’ mean the world to Triumph? Find out!

     

    Some more prominent automobile industry stalwarts will feature on the show as it goes along.