Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is often called The Gateway to South India. Established by the British in the 17th century, the city is known for its rich arts scene. It is also home to Kollywood, the southern Indian film industry. Poet, painter, photographer and writer Sharanya Manivannan, 23, says the city’s cultural vibrancy gives...Read More

The rickshaws which were used in CEAT Mumbai Xpress- 2008 have been brought back to Chennai. These heroes will be remembered..  Click here for full photo album. Most of these beauties are for sale to the ardent collectors in ‘AS IN’ condition, or you may choose to give our pimps a hand in making it...Read More

The humble auto rickshaw is hailed as kitschy and cool, as it springs up in ads and art as the ultimate metaphor for a crazy, urban life. A wobbly three-wheeler that trundles through the traffic, its two-stroke engine lugging four people at a Prozac pace of 40km/hr, the autorickshaw hasn’t been the most stylish vehicle...Read More

Hot on the heals of the Honda Unicorn will come the first Honda three-wheeler, a Honda auto rickshaw that will take on the likes of the ubiquitous Bajaj rickshaw and the Piaggio Ape. The new rickshaw from Honda will feature a modified Honda Eterno engine (150 cc), and may later be offered in a 200...Read More

CEAT Mumbai Xpress– 2008 managed to get amazing press coverage over the entire event, not to mention countless articles which followed up after the challenge. English Press clipping Gallery Vernacular Press clippings Gallery Web Showcase If you have any clipping / press coverage which is not in this collection please send us the same! Day...Read More

Rick Anduza, who rode in the CEAT Mumbai Xpress- 2008 from Chennai to Mumbai, opens his diary “Taxi drivers and pedestrians were asked for directions. A common response was: “Go down two streets, go left, then straight, straight, straight until you find a circle. Take second left and go straight, straight, straight. When you see...Read More

List of things that India has taught me. · On a dark road, avoid even darker spots on the ground · I will never get used to the smell of urine · Always carry Toilet Paper · Squat-toilets aren’t always better than no toilet · Always carry an extra plastic bag · Always carry mosquito...Read More

Important Update: Effected immediately, We welcome Guy Zucker from our Budapest office to the position of Manager- Rickshaw Challenge. Guy is  replacing  Nona Varnado who is no longer in our company ( Update below ). Nona has been with our company since 2007 , We wish her luck with all her endeavors. All correspondence related...Read More

The last day and the shortest distance was complicated by the three separate flag down and flag off points designed to keep the teams tightly together so that we could all chat with the press, enjoy a snack on the beach and then arrive to the luxurious JW Marriott in a grand procession –all without...Read More

Though it took most teams several days to get into the mindset of traveling and living in India as long haul autorickshaw drivers, by day 13 everyone had grown nostalgic and a little disappointed that it would all end so soon and regular life would take its’ place. Luckily there was also a fantastic extra...Read More