Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) launched the CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX motorcycles in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on August 28, 2025, with the CB125 Hornet priced at Rs. 1,12,000 (special introductory offer) and the Shine 100 DX at Rs. 76,809, both ex-showroom Chennai. The CB125 Hornet targets next-generation riders with what Honda describes… Continue reading Honda launches CB125 Hornet and Shine 100 DX motorcycles in Chennai
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Hot seat: Riding in the record-breaking, 1341bhp AMG GT XX
It’s 11:36 on a Monday, 25 August 2025. Not just any Monday – but the one after Mercedes-AMG rewrote the electric car record books with its new GT XX concept. Under leaden skies, the air at Nardò Technical Centre in Italy still hangs thick with the afterglow of automotive history in the making. Barely twelve… Continue reading Hot seat: Riding in the record-breaking, 1341bhp AMG GT XX
Hyundai Teases Smallest Ioniq Model
Hyundai has released the first teaser images of an upcoming EV concept set to debut at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich on September 9, 2025. While details remain scarce, this concept car will transform into an IONIQ production model to be launched in the first half of 2026, initially in Europe. The first set… Continue reading Hyundai Teases Smallest Ioniq Model
Hyundai, JLR exploring bio-based faux leather for future models
Hyundai is exploring a new generation of sustainable materials for its future models. The Korean brand, through its Cradle innovation arm, is working with New York–based startup Uncaged Innovations, which has developed plant-based faux leather that not only looks and feels like the real thing, but also mimics its signature scent. Jaguar Land Rover is… Continue reading Hyundai, JLR exploring bio-based faux leather for future models
New VW T-Roc Revealed Ahead of Munich Motor Show Debut
Volkswagen has taken the wraps off the second-generation T-Roc, one of its most popular global models, ahead of its public debut at the Munich Motor Show. Arriving eight years after the original, the all-new T-Roc grows in size, adopts sharper styling, and features a completely overhauled interior. Most notably, it introduces VW Group’s first-ever full-hybrid… Continue reading New VW T-Roc Revealed Ahead of Munich Motor Show Debut
Motherson International Incorporates New Manufacturing Services Subsidiary
MMSL was incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, with an initial paid-up equity share capital of ₹5 lakh. According to the filing, the new subsidiary will engage in manufacturing, trading, and related services across various industries. However, it was not immediately clear from the regulatory disclosure what specific operations or strategic objectives the company intends… Continue reading Motherson International Incorporates New Manufacturing Services Subsidiary
£3750 cut for Ford Puma Gen-E as firm lands highest EV grant
The Ford Puma Gen-E and e-Tourneo Courier have become the first models to receive the top £3750 discount from the government’s new Electric Car Grant scheme. The pair are now priced at £26,245 and £28,440 respectively, and notably in the case of the Gen-E, its starting price has dipped £345 under its hybrid sibling. Both… Continue reading £3750 cut for Ford Puma Gen-E as firm lands highest EV grant
TVS Motor Chairman Advocates for Stronger India-Africa Business Ties at Trade Conclave
The chairman of TVS Motor Company called for enhanced collaboration between India and Africa during the opening session of the 20th CII India Africa Business Conclave on Tuesday. Sudarshan Venu, who chairs the automotive manufacturer, told delegates that both regions should capitalize on their complementary strengths to build partnerships beyond traditional trade relationships. He pointed… Continue reading TVS Motor Chairman Advocates for Stronger India-Africa Business Ties at Trade Conclave
TVS Motor Chairman Advocates for Stronger India-Africa Business Ties at Trade Conclave
The chairman of TVS Motor Company called for enhanced collaboration between India and Africa during the opening session of the 20th CII India Africa Business Conclave on Tuesday. Sudarshan Venu, who chairs the automotive manufacturer, told delegates that both regions should capitalize on their complementary strengths to build partnerships beyond traditional trade relationships. He pointed… Continue reading TVS Motor Chairman Advocates for Stronger India-Africa Business Ties at Trade Conclave
Indian Commercial Vehicle Sales Show Mixed Recovery in July 2025
The Indian commercial vehicle industry demonstrated signs of recovery in July 2025, with wholesale volumes increasing 6.1% compared to the same month last year, according to a report by ICRA. However, retail volumes showed minimal growth at just 0.2% year-on-year, indicating a disconnect between manufacturing output and consumer demand. This growth represents a turnaround from… Continue reading Indian Commercial Vehicle Sales Show Mixed Recovery in July 2025