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Ducati Diavel V4 priced at Rs 25.91 lakh

At the beginning of the year, Ducati announced its plan to launch nine new motorcycles in India in 2023, and the latest of these has just arrived in the form of the Diavel V4. Priced at Rs 25.91 lakh (ex-showroom, India), the Bologna brand’s power cruiser is powered by the same 1,158cc V4 Granturismo engine as the… Continue reading Ducati Diavel V4 priced at Rs 25.91 lakh

Vegh Automobiles to open 100 retail stores by end of FY24

EV Start-up Vegh Automobiles aims to open more than 100 retail stores across 12 states/UT by end of March 2024. Presently, Vegh has a significant presence in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Jammu, West Bengal, Odisha, Punjab, Haryana, and Assam. In line with its expansion Plan, the company is now setting its sights on penetrating the states… Continue reading Vegh Automobiles to open 100 retail stores by end of FY24

Honda SP160 now on sale, priced from Rs 1.18 lakh

Honda has launched its third offering in the 160cc space, the new SP160, and priced it between Rs 1,17,500 and Rs 1,21,900. This means it slots right in between the Unicorn and the XBlade in terms of price. In terms of appearance as well, it sits between these two Hondas – the Unicorn is a traditional, old-school commuter, while the… Continue reading Honda SP160 now on sale, priced from Rs 1.18 lakh

Honda confident Elevate will secure a high crash test rating

The Honda Elevate, the brand’s second stab at the midsize SUV segment, is due to go on sale in a month’s time, and buzz around the vehicle is already high. And as with any new car launched these days, people are asking questions pertaining to safety and, specifically, crash test performance. However, Honda is not opposed… Continue reading Honda confident Elevate will secure a high crash test rating

Honda confident Elevate will secure a high crash test rating

Maruti Suzuki to issue equity shares to Suzuki Motor Corp to acquire Gujarat subsidiary

The Maruti Suzuki Board has approved issuance of equity shares of the company on a preferential allotment basis to Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC), as consideration for the acquisition of 100% stake of SMC in Suzuki Motor Gujarat Private Limited (SMG), announced on July 31. If the shares are allotted at a current market price, this… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to issue equity shares to Suzuki Motor Corp to acquire Gujarat subsidiary

Hero MotoCorp receives more than 25,000 bookings for Harley-Davidson X-440

Harley Davidson’s entry into mid-size motorcycles has received a strong response from the Indian market. Hero MotoCorp its Indian partner announced that the brand has received 25,597 bookings for the Harley-Davidson X440, since opening the bookings on the 4 July, 2023. The booking window has now been closed, and the new booking window will be… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp receives more than 25,000 bookings for Harley-Davidson X-440

VE Commercial Vehicles inks MoU with IIT Indore for technology development and upskilling

VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Indore (IITI) for a five-year period. The partnership, which reflects the growing connect between the Indian automotive industry and academia, will facilitate the exchange of scientific information between VECV and IIT Indore and open channels for the development of competencies required for… Continue reading VE Commercial Vehicles inks MoU with IIT Indore for technology development and upskilling

Tech Talk: autonomous cars still have a long way to go

Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are an acquired taste, with many finding features such as lane keeping assistance (LKA) an irritation they could do without. But car makers are continuing down the road to autonomy. Mercedes buyers in Europe can now order an automated overtaking feature on the new E-Class. It’s already available on the C-Class, E-Class and S-Class and… Continue reading Tech Talk: autonomous cars still have a long way to go