"I wanted to get behind the wheel of a car when I was just four years old. I learnt to drive as soon as I was legally allowed to. My first family car was Maruti 800. Around 12 years back, I bought my first bike - Kawasaki Ninja which was one of the first sports bike in the country to impress my wife (then girlfriend) who loved bikes and it cost me 2.5 lakhs rupees," he shares.
Mehrotra still has the Kawasaki Ninja, as it was his first bike and he is attached to it due to sentimental reason and it runs pretty well.
Car par "Currently, I own Selenite Grey colour Mercedes Benz C220d Progressive 5, which I got a few weeks back. I have driven a lot within India and internationally. My best memory and best road-trip is with my father when we drove from Bengaluru to Trivandrum in a Maruti 800 and that trip made our bond even stronger," he says.
Mehrotra's dream car is to own a Ferrari. "Currently I like two models SF90 Spider (Ferrari) and the Roma because it has an aluminium retractable hard-top, which opens and closes in just 14 seconds," he says.
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Akshay Mehrotra with his car and bike Film thing Mehrotra enjoys movies where the car plays as much a leading role as the actor. "I love the drifting in Fast & the Furious series (Tokyo Drift), because it has thrilling action scenes," he says.
Every car and bike that Mehrotra owns or ever owned which was always on his bucket list. "I always took out time and cleaned them myself which helped me to know my them better. I own a Mercedes and the brand itself says that it a blend of luxury, sportiness and a performance. So that would be the name for my car," he says.
To a big award evening, Mehrotra would like to arrive in a self-driven Aston Martin DBS Superleggera. The car deserves a red carpet," he feels.
The best freeways, expressways and highways for a road trip
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Independence Day is near and if you take a holiday on Monday, you could club it with the long weekend beginning Saturday. Here is where you can head to.
Independence Day is near and if you take a holiday on Monday, you could club it with the long weekend beginning Saturday. Here is where you can head to.
The capital of Maharashtra and Rajasthan’s only hill station are connected by NH8 and the 758-km road allows a drive through three states. The drive goes through the villages of Gujarat and atop the Aravalli Range. These are good roads with a mix of twists and turns. The dhabas along the road are good for a meal and a break from the 12-hour plus drive.
The capital of Maharashtra and Rajasthan’s only hill station are connected by NH8 and the 758-km road allows a drive through three states. The drive goes through the villages of Gujarat and atop the ..
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The 154-km road from the Tamil Nadu capital city to the former French colony Union Territory is a lovely drive, along a coastline with an amazing view of the Bay of Bengal. The East Coast Road is dotted with coconut water stalls for those who need a natural thirst quencher. Have some time on hand? Take a quick break at Mahabalipuram.
The 154-km road from the Tamil Nadu capital city to the former French colony Union Territory is a lovely drive, along a coastline with an amazing view of the Bay of Bengal. The East Coast Road is dot..
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The IT city and the famous hill station are connected by the Bandipur forest route via Mysore. The 235 km drive is majestic passing through a national park and offering a chance of deer spotting. The route is replete with waterfalls and lush greenery. The national highway’s forest stretches are closed from 9 pm to 6 am; so plot your route accordingly.
The IT city and the famous hill station are connected by the Bandipur forest route via Mysore. The 235 km drive is majestic passing through a national park and offering a chance of deer spotting. The..
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The Yamuna Expressway which links the Indian capital to the Taj Mahal city is 165 km long. It is considered to be one of the best roads in India. There is an option to stop at Mathura on the way. The road is a drive through a wide and massive road, cutting through a slice of the north of India.
The Yamuna Expressway which links the Indian capital to the Taj Mahal city is 165 km long. It is considered to be one of the best roads in India. There is an option to stop at Mathura on the way. The..
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A favourite with people from the Maximum City as well as their counterparts in the second largest city of Maharashtra. With the hill stations of Lonavala and Khandala along the expressway, in addition to the beauty of the Western Ghats, the drive is a dream at this time of the year. The 93-km long route is considered as one of the best drives. Cricketer Ajinkya Rahane lists it as a favourite. But do check for traffic on public holidays.
A favourite with people from the Maximum City as well as their counterparts in the second largest city of Maharashtra. With the hill stations of Lonavala and Khandala along the expressway, in additio..
