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After graduating, he worked for [[General Motors]]. He returned to India to start a workshop in [[Marol]].<ref name="India-TTUK">{{cite news|title=India's a dream for design|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/2720920/Indias-a-dream-for-design.html|accessdate=9 April 2016|work=[[The Telegraph (UK)]]|date=8 February 2003}}</ref><ref name="MasterAuto-Rff">{{cite news|title=Dilip Chhabria: The master auto designer|url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2007/apr/10spec2.htm|accessdate=12 April 2016|work=[[Rediff]]|date=10 April 2007}}</ref> His first product was a ring shaped [[Vehicle horn|horn]] for the [[Premier Padmini]].<ref name=Passion-FP/>
After graduating, he worked for [[General Motors]]. He returned to India to start a workshop in [[Marol]].<ref name="India-TTUK">{{cite news|title=India's a dream for design|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/news/2720920/Indias-a-dream-for-design.html|accessdate=9 April 2016|work=[[The Telegraph (UK)]]|date=8 February 2003}}</ref><ref name="MasterAuto-Rff">{{cite news|title=Dilip Chhabria: The master auto designer|url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2007/apr/10spec2.htm|accessdate=12 April 2016|work=[[Rediff]]|date=10 April 2007}}</ref> His first product was a ring shaped [[Vehicle horn|horn]] for the [[Premier Padmini]].<ref name=Passion-FP/>


In 2002, he was hired by the [[Kinetic Engineering Limited]] to design a limited edition [[scooter (motorcycle)|scooter]].<ref name="Kinetic-BS">{{cite news|title=Kinetic Motor Joins Hands With Dilip Chhabria|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/kinetic-motor-joins-hands-with-dilip-chhabria-102011701040_1.html|accessdate=12 April 2016|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=17 January 2002}}</ref> In 2006, he tied up with Exim Star of [[ETA Star Group]] to form a new company, DCStar. It was set up in [[Dubai]] to produce custom cars.<ref name="Eximstar">{{cite news|title=Dilip Chhabria Design ties up with ETA 's Eximstar|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-corporate/article1743655.ece|accessdate=12 April 2016|work=[[The Hindu Business Line]]|date=21 August 2006}}</ref> In 2009, he designed a concept car for the [[Coca-Cola Company]] to promote the energy drink [[Burn (energy drink)|Burn]] in India.<ref name="Burn-HT">{{cite news|title=Coke drives in concept car to promote 'Burn' drink|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/coke-drives-in-concept-car-to-promote-burn-drink/article61429.ece|accessdate=12 April 2016|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=7 December 2009}}</ref> In 2011, he designed the [[REVA NXR]] electric car for [[Mahindra & Mahindra]].<ref name="Electric-BSM">{{cite news|title=Mahindra to launch its first all-electric compact car next year|url=http://www.bsmotoring.com/news/mahindra-to-launch-its-first-all-electric-compact-car-next-year/4330|accessdate=12 April 2016|work=[[Business Standard|Business Standard Motoring]]|date=22 December 2011}}</ref> In 2012, Air Works India tied up with Chhabria to design airplane interiors.<ref name="AirWork-BS">{{cite news|title=Air Works eyes Rs 300 cr revenues next fiscal|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/air-works-eyes-rs-300-cr-revenues-next-fiscal-112032000009_1.html|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=20 March 2012}}</ref> In 2013, he was hired by Siddhi Vinayak Logistics to design the buses for their luxury bus service.<ref name="Bus-TH">{{cite news|title=Siddhi Vinayak Logistics to launch luxury bus service in India|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/siddhi-vinayak-logistics-to-launch-luxury-bus-service-in-india/article4905612.ece|accessdate=12 April 2016|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=11 July 2013}}</ref> In 2014, he designed custom luxury buses for Girikand Logistics.<ref name="Grand-BS">{{cite news|title=Girikand Logistics targets luxury travel segment with 'Grand Chariot'|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/girikand-targets-luxury-travel-segment-with-grand-chariot-114081100648_1.html|accessdate=12 April 2016|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=11 August 2014}}</ref> In 2015, he launched the [[DC Avanti]].<ref name="Sports-BS">{{cite news|title=Dilip Chhabria launches country's first sports car|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/dilip-chhabria-launches-country-s-first-sports-car-115092400918_1.html|accessdate=12 April 2016|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=24 September 2015}}</ref>
In 2002, he was hired by the [[Kinetic Engineering Limited]] to design a limited edition [[scooter (motorcycle)|scooter]].<ref name="Kinetic-BS">{{cite news|title=Kinetic Motor Joins Hands With Dilip Chhabria|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/kinetic-motor-joins-hands-with-dilip-chhabria-102011701040_1.html|accessdate=12 April 2016|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=17 January 2002}}</ref> In 2003 he designed a prototype for [[Aston Martin Vantage]].<ref>[https://www.businesswireindia.com/dilip-chhabria-built-prototype-of-aston-martin-unveiled-at-the-detroit-international-motor-show-2389.html Dilip Chhabria built prototype of Aston Martin unveiled at the Detroit International Motor Show]</ref> In 2004 he designed a car for the film [[Taarzan: The Wonder Car]]. In 2006, he tied up with Exim Star of [[ETA Star Group]] to form a new company, DCStar. It was set up in [[Dubai]] to produce custom cars.<ref name="Eximstar">{{cite news|title=Dilip Chhabria Design ties up with ETA 's Eximstar|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/todays-paper/tp-corporate/article1743655.ece|accessdate=12 April 2016|work=[[The Hindu Business Line]]|date=21 August 2006}}</ref> In 2009, he designed a concept car for the [[Coca-Cola Company]] to promote the energy drink [[Burn (energy drink)|Burn]] in India.<ref name="Burn-HT">{{cite news|title=Coke drives in concept car to promote 'Burn' drink|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/coke-drives-in-concept-car-to-promote-burn-drink/article61429.ece|accessdate=12 April 2016|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=7 December 2009}}</ref> In 2011, he designed the [[REVA NXR]] electric car for [[Mahindra & Mahindra]].<ref name="Electric-BSM">{{cite news|title=Mahindra to launch its first all-electric compact car next year|url=http://www.bsmotoring.com/news/mahindra-to-launch-its-first-all-electric-compact-car-next-year/4330|accessdate=12 April 2016|work=[[Business Standard|Business Standard Motoring]]|date=22 December 2011}}</ref> In 2012, Air Works India tied up with Chhabria to design airplane interiors.<ref name="AirWork-BS">{{cite news|title=Air Works eyes Rs 300 cr revenues next fiscal|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/air-works-eyes-rs-300-cr-revenues-next-fiscal-112032000009_1.html|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=20 March 2012}}</ref> In 2013, he was hired by Siddhi Vinayak Logistics to design the buses for their luxury bus service.<ref name="Bus-TH">{{cite news|title=Siddhi Vinayak Logistics to launch luxury bus service in India|url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/siddhi-vinayak-logistics-to-launch-luxury-bus-service-in-india/article4905612.ece|accessdate=12 April 2016|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=11 July 2013}}</ref> In 2014, he designed custom luxury buses for Girikand Logistics.<ref name="Grand-BS">{{cite news|title=Girikand Logistics targets luxury travel segment with 'Grand Chariot'|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/girikand-targets-luxury-travel-segment-with-grand-chariot-114081100648_1.html|accessdate=12 April 2016|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=11 August 2014}}</ref> In 2015, he launched the [[DC Avanti]].<ref name="Sports-BS">{{cite news|title=Dilip Chhabria launches country's first sports car|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/dilip-chhabria-launches-country-s-first-sports-car-115092400918_1.html|accessdate=12 April 2016|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=24 September 2015}}</ref>


In 2010, he launched the [[DYPDC Center for Automotive Research and Studies]] with the [[D. Y. Patil]] group.<ref name="Institute">{{cite news|title=DC initiates designing institute|url=http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-news/dc-initiates-designing-institute-269546.aspx|accessdate=12 April 2016|work=Auto Car India|date=13 January 2010}}</ref>
In 2010, he launched the [[DYPDC Center for Automotive Research and Studies]] with the [[D. Y. Patil]] group.<ref name="Institute">{{cite news|title=DC initiates designing institute|url=http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-news/dc-initiates-designing-institute-269546.aspx|accessdate=12 April 2016|work=Auto Car India|date=13 January 2010}}</ref>

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Dilip Chhabria
Dilip Chhabria being presented in court
Alma materArt Center College of Design
OccupationAutomobile designer
Known forDC Avanti, REVA NXR and DC TCA
ChildrenBonito, Minica[1]

Dilip Chhabria is Indian car designer and the founder of DC Design.[2] He designed and manufactured the DC Avanti,[3] which is considered as India's first sports car.[4]

Biography

File:DC TCA.jpg
DC TCA

Dilip Chhabria graduated with a bachelor degree in commerce. In a 2015 interview, he said that he had seen an advertisement in a car magazine and decided to become a car designer.[1] He then studied in the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, US.

After graduating, he worked for General Motors. He returned to India to start a workshop in Marol.[2][5] His first product was a ring shaped horn for the Premier Padmini.[1]

In 2002, he was hired by the Kinetic Engineering Limited to design a limited edition scooter.[6] In 2003 he designed a prototype for Aston Martin Vantage.[7] In 2004 he designed a car for the film Taarzan: The Wonder Car. In 2006, he tied up with Exim Star of ETA Star Group to form a new company, DCStar. It was set up in Dubai to produce custom cars.[8] In 2009, he designed a concept car for the Coca-Cola Company to promote the energy drink Burn in India.[9] In 2011, he designed the REVA NXR electric car for Mahindra & Mahindra.[10] In 2012, Air Works India tied up with Chhabria to design airplane interiors.[11] In 2013, he was hired by Siddhi Vinayak Logistics to design the buses for their luxury bus service.[12] In 2014, he designed custom luxury buses for Girikand Logistics.[13] In 2015, he launched the DC Avanti.[14]

In 2010, he launched the DYPDC Center for Automotive Research and Studies with the D. Y. Patil group.[15]

Controversies

Cheating, Forgery & Arrest

Dec 29, 2020 - Dilip Chhabria, car designer and founder of India's most renowned car modification studio 'DC', is accused of running a major car financing and forgery scam.[16][17][18][19][20][21][22] Comedian Kapil Sharma filed FIR against Car Designer Dilip Chhabria for cheating.[23]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "I ate, drank and slept cars as student, Dilip Chhabria explains his passion". Firstpost. 9 March 2015. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "India's a dream for design". The Telegraph (UK). 8 February 2003. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
  3. ↑ "Dilip Chhabria launches country's first sports car, priced at Rs 36.30 lakh". The Economic Times. 25 September 2015. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
  4. ↑ "Making of an Indian speedster: I have risked all on this supercar 'Avanti', says Dilip Chhabria". The Economic Times. 24 December 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
  5. ↑ "Dilip Chhabria: The master auto designer". Rediff. 10 April 2007. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  6. ↑ "Kinetic Motor Joins Hands With Dilip Chhabria". Business Standard. 17 January 2002. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  7. ↑ Dilip Chhabria built prototype of Aston Martin unveiled at the Detroit International Motor Show
  8. ↑ "Dilip Chhabria Design ties up with ETA 's Eximstar". The Hindu Business Line. 21 August 2006. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  9. ↑ "Coke drives in concept car to promote 'Burn' drink". The Hindu. 7 December 2009. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  10. ↑ "Mahindra to launch its first all-electric compact car next year". Business Standard Motoring. 22 December 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  11. ↑ "Air Works eyes Rs 300 cr revenues next fiscal". Business Standard. 20 March 2012.
  12. ↑ "Siddhi Vinayak Logistics to launch luxury bus service in India". The Hindu. 11 July 2013. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  13. ↑ "Girikand Logistics targets luxury travel segment with 'Grand Chariot'". Business Standard. 11 August 2014. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  14. ↑ "Dilip Chhabria launches country's first sports car". Business Standard. 24 September 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  15. ↑ "DC initiates designing institute". Auto Car India. 13 January 2010. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  16. ↑ Ali, Ahmed (December 29, 2020). "Mumbai: Car designer Dilip Chhabria held in cheating, forgery case". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  17. ↑ Vaktania, Saurabh (December 29, 2020). "DC Avanti car scam: Here's why Mumbai Police has arrested famous car designer Dilip Chahabria". India Today. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  18. ↑ "Famous Car Designer Dilip Chhabria of DC2 Design Arrested in Cheating Case". www.motoroids.com. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  19. ↑ "Car designer Dilip Chhabria arrested in Mumbai in forgery case". www.timesnownews.com. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  20. ↑ "India's foremost car designer Dilip Chhabria arrested in forgery case". Deccan Herald. 2020-12-28. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  21. ↑ "One of the complaints against Dilip Chhabria was from top Bollywood actor: Sources". mid-day. 2020-12-29. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  22. ↑ "Car designer Dilip Chhabria nabbed for cheating". Mumbai Mirror. December 28, 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  23. ↑ "Comedian Kapil Sharma files FIR against Car Designer Dilip Chhabria: Here's why". 2021-01-13. Retrieved 2021-01-13.

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