4 min readPuneJan 22, 2023 03:01 PM IST The head of Swiss sports bike maker KTM, which claims to be the world’s No 1 premium motorbike brand and also sells tens of hundreds of e-bikes in Europe, is not confident of the capability of electric vehicles beyond a point and feels that optimism on this…
Honda Cars India has once again been spotted testing its upcoming electric SUV. Based on the Honda 0 Alpha concept, the camouflaged prototype was recently seen in Manali, revealing its cabin in greater detail than before. The latest spy images show a large landscape-oriented infotainment touchscreen and a fully digital instrument cluster. In the spy…
Written by: Swaraj Baggonkar 4 min readJan 28, 2023 02:23 AM IST First published on: Jan 28, 2023 at 02:23 AM IST A 40 per cent jump in costs in three years coupled with the Covid-19 disruptions has pushed back India’s two-wheeler industry by a decade, leaving it with the burden of overcapacity and an…
TVS Motor Company has launched the 2026 iteration of the Ntorq 125 in India with a series of cosmetic updates. As part of this update, the model gets new colour options and revised graphics to selected variants, while the scooter’s engine and feature list remain unchanged. The updated lineup arrives ahead of the festive season,…
2 min readMumbaiFeb 21, 2023 04:49 AM IST Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group (SMRPBV) has signed an agreement to acquire Germany-based auto parts firm SAS Autosystemtechnik at an enterprise value of 540 million euros (around Rs 4,790 crore). The transaction will be funded by a mix of debt and internal accruals. “The transaction remains subject…
Over the last decade, electrification has become the dominant conversation in the passenger vehicle space. However, when it comes to commercial vehicles, the transition is far more complex. Factors such as payload requirements, charging infrastructure, route patterns and vehicle uptime mean that a single solution cannot address every transport need.Volvo Trucks believes exactly that. During…
1 min readMumbaiUpdated: Feb 26, 2023 07:44 AM IST Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara was awarded the ‘Car of the year’ and ‘Midsize SUV of the Year’ whereas Tata Motors won the ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ award for the second consecutive year at the Autocar Awards 2023 held in Mumbai on Feb 23. In the bike…
BMW India today finally launched the BMW X6 M60i coupe SUV in the Indian market, priced at Rs 1.78 crores (ex-showroom). The SUV will be bought in India via the CBU route; pre-bookings are already open. The company is also offering an assured buyback of 60% after 3 years/10,000 km. The BMW X6 M60i is…
Written by: Swaraj Baggonkar 2 min readMumbaiMar 3, 2023 12:19 AM IST First published on: Mar 3, 2023 at 12:19 AM IST Two-wheeler volumes grew 8% y-o-y in February, the most in three months, at over 1.01 million units following a demand pull from rural pockets and general improvement in consumer sentiment despite continued hikes…
Kawasaki India has updated the KLX 230 range of motorcycles in the Indian market for the 2027 model year. The company has also introduced the new KLX230 S variant. With this addition, the KLX230 range now includes three models – the standard KLX230, the new KLX230 S and the off-road-only KLX230R S. Interested customers can…