Bikes

Navaratri bonanza for buyers as car, bike makers roll out price cuts

Buyers are in for a bonanza with leading automakers Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Hyundai Motor India set to cut prices from Monday, coinciding with the first day of the auspicious Navaratri period. Luxury carmakers Mercedes-Benz and BMW as well as two-wheeler makers are set to reduce prices with new GST coming into force from September 22. Maruti Suzuki India, the country's largest carmaker, has cut vehicle prices by up to Rs 1.29 lakh to pass on the GST rate cut benefit to customers. The company has also decided to cut prices of its small cars over and above the GST benefit of 8.5 per cent to make vehicles attractive for two-wheeler users to switch to four-wheelers. The prices of entry-level model S Presso will go down by up to Rs 1,29,600; Alto K10 by up to Rs 1,07,600; Celerio by Rs 94,100; Wagon-R by up to Rs 79,600 and Ignis by up to Rs 71,300. Price of premium hatchback Swift is reduced by up to Rs 84,600; Baleno by up to Rs 86,100; Tour S by up to Rs 67,200; Dzire by up t

India-UK trade deal: Smooth road ahead as luxury cars set to get cheaper

The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to lower tariffs, making high-end luxury cars and bikes more affordable. Brands like JLR, McLaren, and Triumph stand to benefit

Vietnam to ban fossil-fuel motorcycles in central Hanoi from July 2026

Vietnam will ban fossil-fuel motorcycles and mopeds in the heart of the capital, Hanoi, starting July 2026, as part of a nationwide effort to curb air pollution, state media reported. The directive issued by Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh applies to the area inside and along the main ring road that encircles the centre of Hanoi. The local government has been tasked with phasing out the two-wheelers by the deadline. Like the rest of Vietnam, motorcycles are the main mode of transport for most of Hanoi's 8 million residents. The city has nearly 7 million motorcycles and just over a million cars. But as incomes rise and more people switch to private vehicles, air pollution from traffic has become a growing concern. Hanoi is often enveloped in thick smog, ranking among the most polluted cities worldwide. Vietnam also wants to switch from fossil-fuel to electric vehicles to cut pollution and tackle climate change. Local EV maker VinFast is leading the shift by holding nearly a

Matter Motor plans to launch one electric bike annually over next 3 years

Electric motorcycle maker Matter Motor Works plans to launch one new model every year in the next three years as it looks to accelerate volume growth, its Co-founder and Group COO Arun Pratap Singh said on Thursday. The Ahmedabad-based company, which on Thursday launched its geared electric bike AERA in the Delhi market, plans to open up to 60 dealerships across the country this fiscal, with the majority of them in South India, Singh told PTI here. "There are products planned, at least a new launch every year. So that's what we can see for the next three years," he said when asked about the company's product pipeline. He said the company is focusing on electric motorcycles only at present and is not looking at electric scooters "as of now". On the company's first model AERA, he said, "We took almost six years to develop the vehicle. We started deliveries in October last year." The company had confined sales in the Ahmedabad market for the first six months to study consumer feedbac

Ultraviolette revs up electric vehicle play with 2 launches in Paris

F77 MACH 2 and SuperStreet mark Ultraviolette's EU entry; India-based electric motorcycle maker eyes Germany, France, Italy and more in phase one

Karnataka HC refuses to stay halt on bike taxis; services to stop June 16

The Division bench of the High Court declined to stay its April order halting bike taxi operations, after the government said it had decided not to legalise the service under existing rules

Classic Legends targets FY26 profitability with new launches, expansion

Classic Legends is betting big on product innovation, network expansion, and exports to achieve profit before tax (PBT)-level profitability by FY26, said a senior company executive

CARS24 acquires Team-BHP, aims to strengthen India's automotive community

CARS24's involvement is focused on strengthening Team-BHP's product, technology and AI capabilities to improve the experience of its readers and community members

Two-wheelers see a smooth ride in FY25, domestic sales grow 7.3%

Most manufacturers record double-digit growth in March

Rapido aims to onboard 200,000 women bike captains in three years

The ride-hailing Unicorn said the move was part of its 'Pink Mobility' initiative to create employment opportunities for women

U'khand to impose green cess on out-of-state vehicles; EVs, bikes exempted

The Uttarakhand government will soon impose a green cess on out-of-state vehicles, an official said on Saturday. The amount ranges from Rs 20 to Rs 80 and will apply to commercial and private vehicles alike, he said. Two-wheelers, electric and CNG vehicles, those registered in Uttarakhand and those engaged in essential services like ambulances and fire brigades will be exempted, the official said. The tendering process for implementing the cess levying system has been initiated, Joint Commissioner (Transport) Sanat Kumar Singh said. "Our target is to operationalise the system by the end of December," he said. Automatic number plate recognition cameras will identify vehicles registered outside Uttarakhand and the amount will be deducted directly from the FASTag wallet of the vehicle owners, the official said. Three-wheelers will be charged Rs 20, four-wheelers Rs 40, medium vehicles Rs 60 and heavy vehicles Rs 80, the Joint Commissioner said. The cess will be charged based on ...

Bajaj Auto refutes price cut claims in Freedom 125 and Pulsar models

Bajaj Auto addressed reports that claimed price cuts of Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 for its bikes post-Diwali

Honda Motorcycle recalls 300-350 cc bikes to replace faulty parts

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India on Monday said it is recalling certain units of its bike models like CB350 and H'ness CB350 due to issues with wheel speed sensor and camshaft. The company is recalling CB300F, CB300R, CB350, H'ness CB350 and CB350RS, manufactured between October 2020 and April 2024, for issues with wheel speed sensor, the two wheeler major said in a statement. "It has been observed that due to an improper molding procedure being followed, water may seep into the wheel speed sensor. This may lead to a speed sensor malfunction causing error in the speedometer, traction control or ABS intervention," it said. In the worst case scenario, it may result in ineffective braking, it added. Units manufactured from October 2020 to April 2024 are affected under this potential issue, the company said. For issues with camshaft component, HMSI is recalling units of CB350, H'ness CB350 and CB350RS. "It has been identified that an improper manufacturing process being followed for

Hero MotoCorp's growth mileage: Rural recovery to power market share ride

To fuel its engine with a triple blend of rural focus, electric innovation, and a new product cycle

Hyderabad man spends Rs 25 lakh on fancy number plate: What it'll cost you

Often referred to as 'VIP' numbers, fancy registration numbers are chosen for their unique combinations or sequences of digits and alphabets

Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z launched in India: Price, specs, features, and more

Bajaj Auto Ltd has launched its largest Pulsar model, the Pulsar NS400Z, marking a significant addition to its iconic motorcycle lineup. To know all about it, read on

HMSI domestic sales jump 42% to 481,046 units in April, exports up 67%

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India on Thursday reported a 42 per cent year-on-year jump in domestic wholesales at 4,81,046 units in April. The two-wheeler major had dispatched 3,38.289 units to its dealers in the year-ago. Exports increased 67 per cent to 60,900 units last month from 36,458 units in April last year, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) said in a statement. The total sales rose to 5,41,946 units last month against 3,74,747 units a year ago, it added.

Harley-Davidson motorcycles launched in India, prices begin at 13.39 lakh

Harley Davidson and Hero MotoCorp announced prices of the upcoming motorcycles in India. The motorcycle price begins at Rs 13.39 lakh (ex-showroom)

Bajaj Auto aims to make 10,000 Triumph units a month by September: CFO

Triumph accounted for 2.1% of Bajaj Auto's total two-wheeler sales in the fourth quarter. Its overall two-wheeler sales rose about 26% in the quarter year-on-year

Ducati releases date to launch Streetfighter V4 S in India, check details

Ducati to launch Streetfighter V4 S in India on March 12, 2024. The motorcycle will come with a Desmosedici Stradale 90-degree V4 liquid-cooled engine