India, Heard About The ‘VWe’ Program?

Volkswagen India has announced a new initiative that will surely boost the excitement levels of people who love to drive and explore. Dubbed Volkswagen Experiences, or ‘VWe’ (pronounced ‘we’), it’s a program that allows the opportunity to explore India and engage with the brand, its services and, of course, the cars. In short, it is an expedition with multiple other vehicles foraying like-minded people.

The company has opened registrations for the first two multi-day journeys, one from Chandigarh to Leh and the other beginning in Leh and ending in Chandigarh. For each trip, there are 60 seats available. The per-person cost is INR 75,000 plus applicable taxes. The package includes airport transfers, twin-sharing accommodation, meals and refreshments, radio equipment for communication, support teams and local cultural experiences. Anything else, such as flight tickets and personal insurance, is not part of the package.

The Chandigarh-Leh leg starts on June 9 and ends on June 14. On the way, there are scheduled overnight halts at Manali, Jispa and Leh. The same holds for the return journey, which begins on June 18 and ends on June 23, 2024. On both trips, participants will have the opportunity to drive the Tiguan, Virtus and the Taigun.

Rezvani debunks Tesla Cybertruck’s bulletproof claims

Tesla vowed the world with the launch of its futuristic-looking Cybertruck. The all-steel body and Musk’s carefree hammer swings at the Cybertruck’s body at its launch further caused many to perceive it to be bullet-proof as well. However, when American carmaker Rezvani put this to the test, the Tesla Cybertruck could only deflect smaller fatal projectiles such as 9mm bullets from a handgun. The more lethal .223-cal rifle shot, AK-47 ammo, and 5.56 rounds proved to penetrate through the heavy stainless sheet body rendering the Cybertruck not ideal for the requirement of a bulletproof vehicle.

Enter Rezvani’s Tank tactical off-road vehicle and Vengeance luxury full-size SUV. Both are made from lightweight composite body armour mounted behind the exterior sheet metal, aiding it to procure the bulletproof tag with B6 ballistic protection accreditation. The approved protection level entails these Rezvani vehicles can fend off everything from a .22 and a .357 Magnum to 7.62 machine gun fire and penetrator rounds. Moreover, Rezvani’s glass is bulletproof to the same standard as the body armour, providing passengers with protection all around the car.

Further optional protection is also offered by Rezvani comprising center console safes and remote tire inflators. The top-spec safety is provided upon checking the Military trim level that equips B6 ballistic protection, bulletproof vests and helmets for all occupants, underbody explosive protection, a smoke screen system, run-flat tires, thermal night vision, reinforced suspension components, electrified door handles, electromagnetic pulse protection, and more.

Jeep’s 392 Final Edition is the Wrangler’s last hurrah

Some of the most iconic nameplates in the automotive industry were made to bid adieu in recent years, courtesy of impending electrification. That famed list now gets extended with the latest addition of the Jeep Wrangler 392 – the quickest and most powerful Wrangler yet. And Jeep aims to honour this legendary vehicle with a special limited-production Final Edition. Limited to just 3,700 units globally, the Jeep Wrangler 392 Rubicon Final Edition is powered by the same 470 hp 6.4-litre V8 SRT engine. However, the Final Edition units get a factory-installed 8,000-pound-capacity winch, MOPAR heavy-duty rock sliders, a half-inch suspension lift enabling enhanced ground clearance and water fording capabilities and a new hood and fender vent decal package. Inside the cabin, new black nappa leather-trimmed seats, a MOPAR fold-out swing gate table, an onboard air compressor, a Mopar Jeep 83-piece toolkit and all-weather slush mats will be offered in this swansong derivative. Production is set to commence in May 2024 with the 2024 Jeep Wrangler 392 Final Edition expected to arrive in the Middle East in the second half of 2024.