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Royal Enfield sales dip 15% in February; domestic sales decline 20%

The company had reported sales of 69,659 units in the same month last year

TVS Motor sales drop 5% in Feb at 281,714 units; two-wheeler sales fall 11%

TVS had posted a total sales of 2,97,747 units in the same month last year, the company said in a statement

Hero Electric unveils new two-wheeler model, set to launch in next quarter

Hero Electric on Tuesday unveiled a new two-wheeler Hero Eddy for the domestic market. The electric scooter is easy to manoeuver product that strikes a perfect balance between technology and convenience to fulfil the need for short-distance commutes to next-door coffee shops, golf courses and gymnasium etc, the company said in a statement. Hero Eddy comes with features like find my bike, large boot space, follow me headlamps and reverse mode. The electric scooter comes in two colours - yellow and light blue -- and would not require any license or registration. Hero Electric plans to launch the product in the next quarter. We at Hero are thrilled to announce our upcoming product Hero Eddy that will have an overwhelming on-road presence, combining smart features and stylish looks. The scooter is designed keeping in mind individual's conscious efforts to contribute towards carbon-free future combined with a hassle-free ride experience," Hero Electric MD Naveen Munjal noted. The comp

Commodity surge to hit two-wheeler pack the hardest among autos

Price hikes to pass on the costs will be difficult amid falling volumes

Two-wheeler sales volume to fall for third straight fiscal year: Crisil

'Three consecutive years of decline will take two-wheeler sale volumes back to the fiscal 2014 level and it may take 3-4 years to reclaim the peak sales volume of 2.11 crore seen in 2019'

Hero MotoCorp commences bookings for next lot of XPulse 200 4 Valve

The company has started accepting bookings for the second batch after the first lot was completely sold out

TMS Ep90: Two-wheelers, informal sector, markets, Fiscal Deficit

What has derailed India's two-wheeler growth story? What does the informal sector want from Budget? What will drive index heavyweight RIL's Q3 earnings? What is Fiscal Deficit? All answers here

CredR to invest $15 million to expand used two-wheeler business

Used two-wheeler buying and selling platform CredR on Wednesday said it will invest USD 15 million (around Rs 110 crore) in 2022-23 to expand its business. The Bengaluru-based firm plans to open 50 CredR showrooms for used two-wheelers in FY22-23 and over 100 showrooms by 2024, CredR said in a statement. Commenting on the company's plans, CredR CEO & Co-founder Sasidhar Nandigam said, "The pandemic was an unexpected boon to our business. The break in business allowed us to reposition and strategically plan the next few stages of our growth trajectory." He further said, "The post-Covid response has been so massive that we have decided to go all out with our expansion plans, keeping profitability and customer satisfaction as paramount objectives." The way forward is to keep building supply entryways into various cities, with refurbishment and showroom setups to follow, Nandigam said. CredR has already expanded operations in new markets -- Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Vadodara, Gurgaon and ...

Hero MotoCorp announces upward revision in prices, stock rises nearly 2%

The price revision will be up to Rs 2,000 and the exact quantum of increase will depend on the model and the market

TVS Motor launches Apache RTR 165 RP at Rs 1.45 lakh

The 164.9-cc motorcycle generates 19.2 PS power and will be limited to 200 units

BMW Motorrad India set to register over 100% growth in 2021

This year, BMW Motorrad India had a slew of new launches

Bounce launches Infinity E1 e-scooter at starting price of Rs 45,099

The scooter with battery and charger is priced at Rs 68,999 (Delhi Ex-showroom)

HMSI posts 35 pc decline in two-wheeler sales to 2,80,381 units for Nov

The Indian arm of the Japanese two-wheeler had sold a total 4,33,207 units, including exports, in November 2020, the company said

30K pre-orders in 14 days: Corbett creates a boom in tier 2, 3 markets

Ties up with TVS Group's Ki Mobility Solutions for after-market service

Hero, Honda Motorcycle and Scooters festive period output lowest in 7 years

The duo account for close to 60% of the domestic two- wheeler market

Two-wheeler EV startup Ather Energy to go for IPO in 24 months

The company is targeting an annual revenue run rate of $3 billion in two years

Reduction in cost to push electric two-wheeler's market penetration

Reducing cost of electric vehicles (EV) as well as increase in subsidies along with the newer model are expected to increase electric two-wheeler's (e-2W) penetration

Yamaha drives in new 155 cc scooter Aerox 155, updated YZF-R15 range

India Yamaha Motor on Tuesday said it has launched an all-new 155 cc scooter model Aerox 155 in the country priced at Rs 1.29 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

TVS Motor Company launches new motorcycle 'TVS Raider' in 125cc segment

The new motorcycle will compete with the likes of Bajaj Pulsar 125 and Honda CB Shine SP

Piaggio India launches new superbikes; prices start from Rs 13.09 lakh

Piaggio India on Thursday launched a new range of superbikes, including Aprilia RS 660, Tuono 660, Aprilia RSV4, Tuono V4 as well as the iconic Moto Guzzi V85TT. The prices of the new superbikes start from Rs 13.09 lakh and go up to Rs 23.69 lakh, Piaggio India said in a release. Piaggio India, the maker of premium Vespa scooter, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Italian auto major Piaggio Group. The bikes will be available for customers across all its Motoplex dealerships pan-India, it said. "The newly-launched superbikes have attracted a massive following in India and all over the world. Keeping in mind the evolving lifestyle of the Indian consumer, we aim to offer them new riding experience," said Diego Graffi, Chairman and Managing Director, Piaggio India. The all-new 660-cc Aprilia RS 660 and Tuono 660 are priced at Rs 13.39 lakh and Rs 13,09 lakh, respectively, while the 1078-cc RSV4 carries a price tag of Rs 23.69 lakh. The 1077-cc Tuono V4 is priced at Rs 20.66 lakh and