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Narayan Rupani, now better known as Bob, was born in Bombay/Mumbai, and belongs to the pioneering lot of Indian automotive journalists starting with the Indian auto Journal in 1986. He is one of India's most senior and respected auto journalists and over the years he has been the executive editor of magazines such as Car & Bike International, auto motor & sport (India), BBC Top Gear (India) and Auto India.

His love for cars and is passion for long distance driving have taken him to far-flung parts of Indoa, and he has authored the critically acclaimed bestseller'Driving Holidays in India'. It was a pioneering book that resulted in the creation of a whole new segment of books.

He was also written the much acclaimed coffee table book 'India 10 Best Destination'. Bob was also asked by Shriji Arvind Singh Mewar, the Maharana of Udaipur, to write a book titled 'The Royal Udaipur RR GLK 21' on a historic Rolls-Royce 20 HP owned by his family. Bob has co-edited another book with Gautam Sen, on Mercedes-Benz, called 'Story of the Star in India'.

Bob's articled regularly appear in well known Indian and international publications and he has worked with highly respected media houses like the BBC Times of India and the Business India Group.

He has drived over a million Kilometeres all over India and is well aware kof the difference between a sunset seen through an office windo and one enjoyed in the solitude of the wilderness. he is a keen photographer and many of the pictures published in this book have been taken by him.

Bob has successfully participated in several races and rallies. he has been leader of the obnly Indian team ever to have participated in the isuzu Challenge Expedition (recognized as one of the world's taughest off-road events). he was also the only Indian invited to participate in land Rover's Silk Road 2013 Expedition, from Berlin to Bombay.

Bob is a Founder Jury Member of the prestigious ICOTY (Indian Car of the Year) awards and was Chairman of the Jury in 2008 and 2012 and Jury Member of 'Product of the Year Awards 2011'.

In addition, Bob has helped design routes for many motoring events and expedition and helped organized the first International vintage and classic car rally held in India. he is happiest on the open road and at peace in the wilderness.