Bike sales rise 13% to 6.40 million in H1, Hero tops but Honda increases market share

India 2W Inc has entered the second half of FY2025 on a strong note: in the first half, a total of 1,01,64,980 two-wheelers – or a little over a million units – were dispatched to dealers across the country, registering strong 16.31% YoY growth (H1 FY2024: 87,39,406 units). Of this, the motorcycle segment accounted for… Continue reading Bike sales rise 13% to 6.40 million in H1, Hero tops but Honda increases market share

Honda sells 1.58 million Activas in H1 FY2025, TVS, Bajaj, Suzuki and Yamaha drive growth

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India’s (HMSI) dominance of the scooter market continues unabated. With 1.58 million units of the 110cc and 125cc Activa scooters dispatched to its dealers across the country in the first six months of FY2025, HMSI has clocked strong 23% YoY growth on a high year-ago base. This sees the company increase… Continue reading Honda sells 1.58 million Activas in H1 FY2025, TVS, Bajaj, Suzuki and Yamaha drive growth

Two-Wheeler Catalytic Converter Market to Grow by USD 560.7 Million (2024-2028), Driven by Stricter Emission Norms & AI Impact on Market Trends- Technavio Report

NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report with market evolution powered by AI- The global two-wheeler catalytic converter market size is estimated to grow by USD 560.7 million from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of about 5.6%  during the forecast period. Increasing stringency of emission norms for… Continue reading Two-Wheeler Catalytic Converter Market to Grow by USD 560.7 Million (2024-2028), Driven by Stricter Emission Norms & AI Impact on Market Trends- Technavio Report

SKF heads to Speciality Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show

Will to introduce its newest products and connect with current and new customers ST LOUIS, Oct. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lincoln and Mityvac, brands of SKF, will be showcasing its expansive automotive tool product offerings at the country’s largest and most popular automotive trade events during the SEMA Show at the Las Vegas (Nev.) Convention Center.… Continue reading SKF heads to Speciality Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show

Are there any ‘1’ names left after the McLaren W1?

If you’re sold on using the numeral 1, as McLaren seemingly is for its fastest car series (F1, P1 and now W1), I wonder what your remaining naming options are. Most of the 1 names are already ‘taken’ one way or another: some by trademark, others just by association (so available but better avoided). There… Continue reading Are there any ‘1’ names left after the McLaren W1?

It sure seems like the Optimus robots at Tesla’s event were under human control

We didn’t learn much new from Tesla’s Robotaxi event last night, but one piece of information we were looking forward to was a little information on Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot. And we got some, but it’s maybe a little less flattering to Tesla than some might have liked. After unveiling the Robotaxi/Cybercab and Robovan, Tesla… Continue reading It sure seems like the Optimus robots at Tesla’s event were under human control

@Toyota: Press Conference – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and MoneyGram Haas F1 Team Agree on Technical Partnership for the Future of the Automotive Industry Chairman Toyoda (Morizo) and President Takahashi’s Speech

Oct. 11, 2024 [embedded content] Chairman Akio Toyoda (Morizo) I’m Toyoda. Although I’m not a professional racing driver, I’m surrounded by numerous professional racers who don’t mind driving with me.Recently among them are both drivers who grew up with Honda and racing drivers who have long been with Toyota. There’s something I sense when talking… Continue reading @Toyota: Press Conference – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and MoneyGram Haas F1 Team Agree on Technical Partnership for the Future of the Automotive Industry
Chairman Toyoda (Morizo) and President Takahashi’s Speech

@Toyota: Press Conference – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and MoneyGram Haas F1 Team Agree on Technical Partnership for the Future of the Automotive Industry Chairman Toyoda (Morizo) and President Takahashi’s Speech

Oct. 11, 2024 [embedded content] Chairman Akio Toyoda (Morizo) I’m Toyoda. Although I’m not a professional racing driver, I’m surrounded by numerous professional racers who don’t mind driving with me.Recently among them are both drivers who grew up with Honda and racing drivers who have long been with Toyota. There’s something I sense when talking… Continue reading @Toyota: Press Conference – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing and MoneyGram Haas F1 Team Agree on Technical Partnership for the Future of the Automotive Industry
Chairman Toyoda (Morizo) and President Takahashi’s Speech