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The Indian automotive design language – the brainchild of KAB Menon in the mid-50s – lies exclusively within the DNA of Aravind Automobiles. Established in 1956 in Trivandrum, in the South-Western state of India, the famous brand that built cars to non-existent mid-century standards will now become the reckoning of the future.

Inspired by the vision and perseverance of its founder over half a century ago, Aravind has set a goal to build Marque K, the super-luxury sedan that will conquer the Nürburgring.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Ramachandran B Menon will be one of the key people involved in the reincarnation of Aravind. An avid biker and a global automotive veteran, he has worked on everything from Enfield Bullets in his youth to Mercedes-Benz Maybachs before his retirement in 2015. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and connections essential to the rebirth.

Rathish R Menon, son of RB Menon and grandson of the founder, initiated the refounding of Aravind Automobiles. Rathish grew up alongside the Model 3 during his early childhood, and legend has it that he refused to sleep until driven in the car. He returned to India in 2015 and, by September of the following year, sowed the seeds of hope for the present generation of car enthusiasts who had never heard of the legacy of Aravind.

After years of research, analysis and development, the Aravind team is now primed to execute their plan for the future. The most remarkable turnaround story of the century has thus begun.