Honda Targets Hero’s Turf with Shine 100 Deluxe and CB125 Hornet

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has launched two new commuter motorcycles—the Shine 100 Deluxe and CB125 Hornet—challenging Hero MotoCorp’s dominance in India’s largest-volume two-wheeler segments.  Targeting the expansive 100cc and fast-growing 125cc categories, Honda is looking to expand its reach in both rural and urban markets. Bookings for both models will commence from August… Continue reading Honda Targets Hero’s Turf with Shine 100 Deluxe and CB125 Hornet

Honda 2W Targets 7 Million Output by 2027, Ramps Up Portfolio with new 100-125 cc bikes

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) is set to expand its total production capacity to 7 million units annually by 2027, reinforcing India’s pivotal role in Honda’s global two-wheeler strategy. The ramp-up will be enabled by a new post-assembly line at its Bidadi (Karnataka) facility, the company announced as it marked 25 years of operations… Continue reading Honda 2W Targets 7 Million Output by 2027, Ramps Up Portfolio with new 100-125 cc bikes

Steelbird commits ₹50 cr capex to scale production, launches SXE helmet with advanced safety tech

Steelbird currently operates six plants in Baddi and three in Noida, supported by two offices in Delhi, one in Italy, and a digital platform in Panchkula. At a time when India’s helmet market is witnessing a shift towards safety-conscious and certified gear, Steelbird Hi-Tech India has announced a capital expenditure of ₹50 crore across its… Continue reading Steelbird commits ₹50 cr capex to scale production, launches SXE helmet with advanced safety tech

204,330 made-in-India cars and UVs exported in Q1 FY2026, Maruti Suzuki takes huge lead

The made-in-India automobile export story has had a strong opening quarter in FY2026, continuing the momentum it displayed in FY2025 (5.36 million units, up 19%). April-June 2025 saw total overseas shipments of 1.45 million vehicles across segments, up 22% YoY (Q1 FY2025: 1.19 million units). Importantly, every segment has benefited from the growth. While passenger… Continue reading 204,330 made-in-India cars and UVs exported in Q1 FY2026, Maruti Suzuki takes huge lead

Honda just made charging way easier for Prologue and Acura ZDX EV owners

Honda has finally unlocked Tesla Supercharger access for Prologue and Acura ZDX owners. Your next road trip just got that much easier with over 23,500 Superchargers across the US and Google-built-in maps to find them. Honda, Acura EVs gain access to Tesla Superchargers It’s official. Honda and Acura drivers can now plug in and charge… Continue reading Honda just made charging way easier for Prologue and Acura ZDX EV owners

Tesla (TSLA) sales are down 21% in biggest US EV market, dragging whole market down

Tesla (TSLA) sales are down 21% in California, the largest EV market in the US, and this decline is dragging the entire EV market down. California accounts for roughly a third of EV sales in the US, making it the most significant electric vehicle market in America. Tesla has dominated the EV market in California,… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) sales are down 21% in biggest US EV market, dragging whole market down

@VW Group: Audi customer team extends GT4 championship lead010453

The Audi customer team Speedcar remains the measure of all things in the GT4 European Series. After the recent double success, the team’s two drivers are now going for the title ahead of schedule. Teams in other categories also made a convincing international start to the second half of the season. Audi R8 LMS GT4… Continue reading @VW Group: Audi customer team extends GT4 championship lead010453

@BMW: ChargeScape and PSEG Long Island Partner to Enroll BMW and Ford Electric Vehicles in First-Ever Grid Reliability Program Participation.004249

ChargeScape, a joint venture between BMW, Honda, Ford, and Nissan, today announced a partnership with PSEG Long Island to enroll electric vehicles (EVs) in the utility’s Peak Load Reduction program, a first in the nine-year history of the utility’s peak load reduction programs.  Go to Source

Lucid Air owners will soon be able to use Tesla Superchargers — but there’s a catch

Owners of the Lucid Air sedan will be able to charge their luxury EVs at thousands of Tesla Supercharger stations in North America starting July 31, nearly two years since the automakers reached an agreement. But there is a notable caveat: Lucid Air vehicles won’t be able to charge as fast as Tesla vehicles. Lucid… Continue reading Lucid Air owners will soon be able to use Tesla Superchargers — but there’s a catch

Honda and Acura EV owners can now use Tesla Superchargers

The 2024 Honda Prologue. Honda has launched a new EV charging adapter that will allow its all-electric Prologue and Acura ZDX to power up at over 23,500 Tesla Supercharger stations. The $225 adapter lets vehicles equipped with Combined Charging System (CCS) plugs use Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) stations, buying Honda some time before… Continue reading Honda and Acura EV owners can now use Tesla Superchargers