Automotive investments set to soar 13x to Rs 4 lakh crore in five years: CRISIL

The automotive sector is poised to become a key driver of green investments in India between 2025 and 2030, with future investments projected to surge 13.4 times to ₹4.1 lakh crore, according to CRISIL’s Infrastructure Yearbook 2025, released in Delhi on Wednesday. While EV investability index (that tracks investment potential) has fallen by 4.4% year-on-year… Continue reading Automotive investments set to soar 13x to Rs 4 lakh crore in five years: CRISIL

Hyundai Motor Group think tank warns against taking BYD lightly on its South Korea entry

Hyundai Motor Group’s think tank warned against underestimating BYD, as it plans to enter South Korea’s passenger car market, IANS reported.  Yang Jin-soo, head of the mobility industry research division at Hyundai Motor Group Business Research Centre, said during a seminar with automotive industry reporters that “there is a clear need for vigilance given BYD’s… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group think tank warns against taking BYD lightly on its South Korea entry

Honda relaunches CB650R, CBR650R, prices start at Rs 9.20 lakh

Honda has relaunched the CBR650R and CB650R in India, as earlier reported by Autocar India. The CB650R is priced at Rs 9.20 lakh, while the CBR650R commands Rs 9.99 lakh.  Both bikes are powered by the same 649cc, inline-four screamer that makes 95hp and 63Nm of torque, the same as the European bikes. Earlier, Honda had… Continue reading Honda relaunches CB650R, CBR650R, prices start at Rs 9.20 lakh

Honda relaunches CB650R, CBR650R, prices start at Rs 9.20 lakh

Honda has relaunched the CBR650R and CB650R in India, as earlier reported by Autocar India. The CB650R is priced at Rs 9.20 lakh, while the CBR650R commands Rs 9.99 lakh.  Both bikes are powered by the same 649cc, inline-four screamer that makes 95hp and 63Nm of torque, the same as the European bikes. Earlier, Honda had… Continue reading Honda relaunches CB650R, CBR650R, prices start at Rs 9.20 lakh

Royal Enfield Korea opens bookings for new Himalayan 450 and Guerrilla 450

Vintage Motors Korea (Royal Enfield Korea), the official importer of Royal Enfield motorcycles, has announced that it will start pre-orders for the completely redesigned ‘Himalayan 450’ model and the ‘Guerrilla 450’ model, which were unveiled for the first time in Barcelona, Spain last year.The Himalayan 450 model has undergone a major upgrade over its predecessor,… Continue reading Royal Enfield Korea opens bookings for new Himalayan 450 and Guerrilla 450

Minda Corporation partners with Flash Electronics to accelerate EV platform development

Minda Corporation Ltd, the flagship company of the Spark Minda Group, has partnered with Flash Electronics to establish what the company called the fastest-growing electric vehicle (EV) platform in India. The collaboration combines Minda Corp’s expertise in automotive body electronics with Flash Electronics’ specialization in engine and powertrain electronics. The partnership is intended to expand… Continue reading Minda Corporation partners with Flash Electronics to accelerate EV platform development

TVS is No. 1 e2W OEM for second week in a row in January, Ola moves up to No. 3

TVS Motor Co and its iQube electric scooter have maintained the lead they had in January Week 1 in the Week 2 (January 8-14). As per the latest retail sales data on the Vahan portal (as of January 15, 7.30am), the iQube has registered retail sales of 9,804 units, which is an increase of 3,660… Continue reading TVS is No. 1 e2W OEM for second week in a row in January, Ola moves up to No. 3

TVS is No. 1 e2W OEM for second week in a row in January, Ola moves up to No. 3

TVS Motor Co and its iQube electric scooter have maintained the lead they had in January Week 1 in the Week 2 (January 8-14). As per the latest retail sales data on the Vahan portal (as of January 15, 7.30am), the iQube has registered retail sales of 9,804 units, which is an increase of 3,660… Continue reading TVS is No. 1 e2W OEM for second week in a row in January, Ola moves up to No. 3

TVS is No. 1 e2W OEM for second week in a row in January, Ola moves up to No. 3

TVS Motor Co and its iQube electric scooter have maintained the lead they had in January Week 1 in the Week 2 (January 8-14). As per the latest retail sales data on the Vahan portal (as of January 15, 7.30am), the iQube has registered retail sales of 9,804 units, which is an increase of 3,660… Continue reading TVS is No. 1 e2W OEM for second week in a row in January, Ola moves up to No. 3

TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak sales gap narrows down to 9,105 units in April-December

The stiff battle for supremacy between the top two Indian two-wheeler legacy players – TVS Motor Co and Bajaj Auto – in the EV market continues to grip the industry in the current fiscal year. As per the latest SIAM wholesales (dispatches to dealers) numbers, the sales gap between the two electric scooters for the… Continue reading TVS iQube and Bajaj Chetak sales gap narrows down to 9,105 units in April-December