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11/06/2025

The is the second car from the Indian carmaker after the Dzire to be crash tested by the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), scoring four stars in the crash test. tested the Delta AGS and Alpha AGS variants but mentioned that the ratings apply to all variants of the Dzire. The Baleno received 4 stars for adult and 3 stars for child occupant protection tests. However, had first crash tested the Baleno in its previous iteration with 2 airbags and again after 6 airbags were made standard.

In the adult occupant protection tests, the Baleno scored 26.52 points out of 32, while in the child occupant protection tests, it secured 34.81 points out of a total of 49. In the frontal offset deformable barrier test, the Baleno managed to secure 11.54 points out of 16. noted ‘marginal’ to ‘adequate’ protection for both the front passengers respectively, however, the driver’s chest and left tibia got ‘marginal’ protection. In the side movable deformable barrier test, it scored 14.99 points out of 16. BNCAP noted ‘good’ protection for the head, stomach and pelvic regions, while the chest only got ‘adequate’ protection. In the side impact pole test, the Dzire received an 'OK' rating.

For the child occupant protection tests, the got 34.81 points in the Dynamic and Child Restraint System (CRS) installation system, i.e., 16.81 out of 24 points and 12 out of 12 points, respectively. In the vehicle assessment test, the Dzire secured 6 points out of a total of 13. As always, BNCAP tested the Baleno with the dummies of 18-month-old and 3-year-old children.

The comes with a host of safety features. It has six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, three-point seatbelts with reminders for all seats and ISOFIX child seat mounts, among others.

09/06/2025

is gearing up to enter the high-volume, budget segment. After operating in the premium space with the 450X and 450S, and more recently targeting families with the Rizta, the brand is now eyeing the mass market.

A leaked headlight design hints at a futuristic yet affordable look. The unit features a rectangular layout with LED elements on both ends—pointing towards a stripped-down, entry-level aesthetic.

While details remain scarce, this scooter is likely to be manufactured at Ather’s upcoming plant in Aurangabad. Interestingly, this facility was announced despite the Hosur plant running at less than 30% capacity, indicating a clear focus on expanding its product portfolio. With several two-wheeler brands already sourcing from the region, Ather is expected to benefit from an established supplier base, enabling competitive pricing and higher production efficiency.

18/05/2025

Mahindra and Mahindra has listed a of the on its official site. It's called the and has cosmetic changes and additional features.

The sports a Napoli Black exterior shade. All outer chrome accents have been darkened to sport the new black theme. This dark chrome-themed exterior is paired with roof rails to make the SUV look sportier. Inside, the cabin also follows a black theme with black upholstery. Customers also benefit from a rear-view camera and a comfort kit, which includes black neck cushions and pillows.

There are no mechanical changes to the Mahindra Bolero Neo Bold Edition. It employs a 1.5-litre mHawk diesel engine, producing 98bhp and 260Nm torque. This mill comes mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. The Bold Edition will carry forward the Neo's strong build quality and performance. It will be offered through authorised dealerships and continue to be sold as a seven-seater with jump seats in the third row.

22/02/2025

based seven-seat SUV has been spotted during a public road test once again. This time around, spy pictures give us a look at the changes to the front profile.

As seen in the images here, the new seven-seat will get a fresh two-piece grille, new front bumper, revised headlamp setup, and a tweaked air dam. Elsewhere, there will be new alloy wheels, fresh set of LED taillights with a connected light bar, redesigned rear bumper, roof rails, shark-fin antenna, and a rear wiper and washer.

Inside, the new Vitara-based seven-seater will come equipped with an all-new dashboard and a large freestanding touchscreen infotainment system. We expect the feature list to include a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, 360-degree camera, automatic climate control, rear AC vents, and more. It remains to be seen if this Maruti offering gets an suite at launch.

Powering the seven-seat could be the same 1.5-litre NA petrol and petrol-hybrid powertrains paired with manual and automatic transmissions. Once launched, the model will rival the likes of the , , , , and the .

02/01/2025

The upcoming was spotted testing recently and the images reveal a few yet interesting details about the test mule.

The test bike is powered by a parallel twin-cylinder engine which appears to be based on the engine in the current RE 650 range of bikes. Word is that this engine is likely to be bored out to displace around . The power and torque figures are also likely to be higher while the exhaust pipe setup is a two-int. o-one type.

What will be interesting to see is how this engine lends itself to the adventure touring format. Expect it to offer good rideability while also being refined at highway speeds.

is likely to have developed a new frame for the Himalayan 750. On this test mule the frame is suspended by an adjustable USD fork and monoshock. The bike is running on a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear wire-spoke wheels. While these wheels are shod with tube type tyres, the production variant might be offered with wire-spoke wheels. Braking duties, meanwhile, are taken care of by twin discs at the front and a single disc at the rear.

The styling of the 750 is markedly different from anything we’ve seen in the past from Royal Enfield. The design of the fairing is largely flat with a round LED headlight slotted between the two sides. The upswept tail section rises sharply and ends in a similar LED taillight cluster as seen on the .

The ergonomics appear to be relaxed, with an easy reach to the handlebar and an almost neutral riding position. The bike certainly looks like a proper mile muncher with enough clearance, tyres and suspension to ride down a dirt trail, if and when the opportunity arises.

The is a long way from production and is expected to debut in 2026. Between then and now, we expect to see a few more test mules of this bike, and there could be more changes in store.

08/11/2024

Even before it's price reveal on 11 November, the has made headlines by scoring top honours at the crash test. Notably, the car was voluntarily sent by the automaker for the safety test.

Coming to the results, the scored a full five star safety rating, making it the first Maruti car to score the highest star rating awarded by . The sub-four-metre sedan scored 31.24 out of 34 points in the adult occupant test and 39.20 out of 49 points in the child occupant test.

Further, the bodyshell of the new Maruti Dzire was rated as stable and capable of withstanding further loadings. The test unit in question was fitted with sis airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, reverse parking sensors, seatbelt reminder system, and a speed alert system as standard. For the uninitiated, the outgoing generation of the Dzire scored a two star rating in the .

Speaking on the occasion, David Ward, Executive President of the Towards Zero Foundation, said, “The new Dzire’s five star rating sets a significant safety benchmark for compared to the previous version of this model and others from Maruti we have tested. Global NCAP warmly welcomes this milestone voluntary test result. We are optimistic that going forward Maruti will seek to achieve this high level of safety performance across their model range. If they do, it will be a vehicle safety game changer for Indian consumers.”

02/01/2024

Hyundai on Tuesday announced the opening of booking for its updated Creta SUV which is slated to launch in India on 16th January 2024. The SUV is available for booking at an amount of ₹25,000. The facelifted iteration of the SUV will come with a wide range of updates on the design and feature front, as the South Korean automaker has teased.

25/12/2023

With the launch of , the partnership between and has officially spawned a product, with more to follow in the future. The company has already trademarked and names in India which could be an ADV or a street bike. Ahead of that, Harley-Davidson seems to be testing more accessories for X440.

Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson has mentioned that Indian customers have showed excellent responses to their maiden product. X440 is on offer in three trim levels – Denim, Vivid and S. Prices range between Rs. 2,39,500 and Rs. 2,79,500 (ex-sh) and deliveries have already commenced.

On top of the four official accessories that are currently on sale, Harley-Davidson seems to be developing a new range of accessories that a recent test mule showed. These accessories were not showcased at launch or during deliveries commencing period. Multiple dealerships had informed buyers that there were new accessories incoming.

The primary among the incoming accessories was rear pillion backrest. The spy shots taken near Hero MotoCorp tech centre, Jaipur, credited to automotive enthusiast XX, show a test mule donning a rear pillion backrest. At first glance, this motorcycle looks like a mini bike owing to the large frame of test rider. But it is the X440 and there is no mini bike from Harley-Davidson.

Other accessories that are expected to arrive, as per Harley-Davidson dealers (unofficial) is bar-end mirrors. However, the test mule spy shots we received didn’t have bar-end mirrors.

Currently, Harley-Davidson offers six elements as part of PDI kit for free and is offering four official accessories designed and developed for X440. The free elements as part of PDI kit include ORVMs, handlebar weights, saree guard, number plates and two exhaust heat shields, one on the end can and one on catalytic converter.

12/12/2023

was expected to launch the new cruiser at the recently concluded event in Goa. Instead, the company launched the new . On enquiring about the Eliminator 450’s India entry, we got to know that the motorcycle will be launched here between February and March 2024.

Interestingly, Kawasaki has been receiving a lot of enquiries for the Eliminator 450 from the Indian bikers. For a while now, the Japanese bike maker has been catering to cruiser buyers with the 650cc Vulcan S. However, many riders find it inaccessible, especially in terms of weight which stands at 235kg (kerb). Hence, the Eliminator, which weighs just 176kg, will enter our shores as the more accessible alternative to the .

The new Eliminator 450 is powered by a 451cc, parallel-twin engine which is essentially a longer-stroke version of the existing Ninja 400’s 399cc mill. The cruiser pumps out around 49bhp and comes mated to a six-speed gearbox. The also gets 32mm larger throttle bodies along with a bigger 5.8-litre airbox as compared to the Ninja 400. It is underpinned by a steel trellis frame, rides on an 18-16-inch wheel combination, is suspended by telescopic forks and dual springs, and features a single disc brake at both ends.

Once launched, the will mainly compete against the . Now, it remains to be seen whether Kawasaki brings the Eliminator 450 to India via the CKD (completely knocked down) or CBU (completely built-up unit) route which will be the main factor influencing the pricing of the motorcycle.

17/11/2023

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today launched the 2023 Honda CB350 at a starting price of Rs 1,99,900 (ex-showroom, New Delhi). This mid-size motorcycle segment contender can be booked at BigWing dealerships with the deliveries set to start soon.

The 2023 Honda CB350 is available in two variants -- DLX and DLX PRO. Below are their prices (ex-showroom, New Delhi).
• 2023 CB350 DLX - Rs 1,99,900
• 2023 CB350 DLX Pro - Rs 2,17,800

The updated Honda CB350 comes with an all-LED lighting system (round LED headlamp, LED winkers and LED tail lamp), metal fenders, metallic covers for front forks and split seats. There are features like a digital-analogue instrument cluster paired with Honda smartphone voice control system, Honda selectable torque control system, assist & slipper clutch, and an emergency stop signal.

The retro classic model is being offered in five colour options -- Precious Red Metallic, Pearl Igneous Black, Matte Crust Metallic, Matte Marshal Green Metallic and Matte Dune Brown.

At the heart of the 2023 Honda is a 348.36cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, PGM-FI engine, which develops 21.1PS of max power and 29.4Nm of peak torque. The engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox.

Talking about the technical specifications of the 2023 , the motorcycle comes with telescopic front forks and pressurized nitrogen-charged rear suspension. Braking duties are performed by a 310mm disc at the front and a 240mm disc at the rear, while dual-channel ABS is standard.

HMSI is offering a special 10-year warranty package (3-year standard + 7-year optional) on the 2023 Honda CB350.

The main rival of the will be the popular .

16/11/2023

The Mahindra XUV700 is currently offered in two seating layouts – five and seven-seat. The model, according to leaked data, could soon be introduced in the six-seat layout with additional features.

As seen in the leaked image, the XUV700 could soon be offered in new variants having captain seats in the second row. Another image further reveals that these variants could get a new feature in the form of an auto-dimming IRVM. A few sources have also hinted at ventilated seats for the model, although this remains unconfirmed at the moment.

Apart from the new features and the seating layout, we expect the Mahindra XUV700 to remain unchanged. It will continue to be offered with a 2.0-litre mStallion turbo-petrol engine and a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine, both paired with six-speed manual and automatic gearboxes.

25/10/2023

The success stories in South Korea’s automotive industry are often associated with giants like Hyundai and Kia, leaving Daewoo overshadowed. Despite this, Daewoo is still operational and aims to re-enter the market, this time focusing on two-wheelers.

Many automakers, including Porsche, BMW, and Ducati, have recognized the potential of electric bikes, and Daewoo is no exception. The company is eyeing the lucrative market in India. One of the main reasons is the country’s strong economic growth and consumer demand. Daewoo plans to introduce e-bikes, electric scooters, and small-capacity electric motorcycles in India. India stands out globally as a fast adopter of e-mobility, with local brands like Ola Electric and Ultraviolette gaining international attention.

Daewoo has a history in India, having introduced models like Cielo and Matiz in the mass market segment in 1995. However, the company faced challenges, leading to its closure in 2004 after General Motors acquired its assets. In the United States, Daewoo’s venture from 1997 to 2002 also met a similar fate due to internal conflicts and the Asian financial crisis.

While Daewoo’s concrete plans for the Indian market still underway, the company is in collaboration with Kelwon, a Delhi-based electronics and appliances specialist. Together, they aim to tap into the growing automotive battery market, catering to both two and four-wheelers. Their strategy also encompasses solar batteries, inverter batteries, and lubricants.

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