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24 Jan 2021

2021 Bajaj Pulsar 220F gets an updated instrument cluster

Bajaj Auto has updated its Pulsar 220F motorcycle for the model year 2021. The bike now sports a new semi-digital instrument cluster.

23 Jan 2021

Ahead of global launch, Hyundai teases Bayon crossover

South Korean carmaker Hyundai is working to introduce a new i20-based Bayon crossover in Europe in the first half of 2021.

23 Jan 2021

Volkswagen teases Project Trinity as its next flagship electric car

German automaker Volkswagen is working on a new flagship electric vehicle, called Project Trinity, the company's CEO, Ralf Brandstätter has confirmed via a LinkedIn post.

23 Jan 2021

Tata Altroz iTurbo launched in India at Rs. 7.74 lakh

Following its unveiling earlier this month, Tata Motors has finally launched the Altroz iTurbo hatchback in India at a starting price of Rs. 7.74 lakh (ex-showroom).

23 Jan 2021

2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan to get three new color options

The 2021 Royal Enfield Himalayan will be offered in three new color options of Mirage Silver, Pine Green, and Granite Black, according to MotorBeam. These shades will be available alongside the existing Lake Blue, Gravel Grey, and Rock Red colors.

23 Jan 2021

Yamaha SR400 Final Edition motorbike launched in Japan: Details here

Japanese automaker Yamaha has launched the last iteration of its iconic retro roadster, the SR400 Final Edition, in Japan. A limited-run variant of the two-wheeler will also debut in March, whose production will be restricted to just 1,000 units.

22 Jan 2021

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan recalled over steering issues

German automaker Mercedes-Benz's 2021 S-Class sedan, which entered production a few months back at its Factory 56 plant in Sindelfingen, Germany, is reportedly being recalled over issues pertaining to the steering wheel.

22 Jan 2021

Ducati Scrambler range launched, prices start at Rs. 8 lakh

As an addition to its portfolio of motorcycles, Ducati has launched three new Scrambler models in India, called the Icon, Icon Dark, and 1100 Dark PRO.

22 Jan 2021

India's first Porsche Studio opens in New Delhi

Porsche has introduced a new showroom format for India called the 'Porsche Studio.' It is one of just 14 in the world.

22 Jan 2021

Hero MotoCorp's 100 millionth two-wheeler rolled out; new models unveiled

Hero MotoCorp, the world's biggest two-wheeler manufacturer by volume, has rolled out its 100 millionth bike (cumulative) from its Haridwar factory in Uttarakhand. The special two-wheeler was the Xtreme 160R- a premium 160cc commuter motorcycle.

22 Jan 2021

Bajaj Auto records its highest quarterly net profit in history

Bajaj Auto has clocked a 23% increase in net profit (Rs. 1,556 crore) for the quarter ending December 31, 2020. In comparison, the company had reported a net profit of Rs. 1,262 crore between October 2019 to December 2019.

22 Jan 2021

Volkswagen considering to launch Arteon sedan in India

German automaker Volkswagen has revealed that it is considering to introduce the Arteon sedan in India. If and when it does, the car will arrive via the non-homologation completely-built unit (CBU) route.

22 Jan 2021

2021 Yamaha R15 V3 launched in Indonesia; gets new colors

Yamaha has launched the 2021 R15 V3 motorbike in Indonesia. It gets three new color options.

21 Jan 2021

Citroen C5 Aircross SUV to be launched in Q1 2021

Groupe PSA-owned Citroen will launch its C5 Aircross SUV in India in the first quarter of this year.

21 Jan 2021

Ducati India to launch three Scramblers bikes on January 22

Italian automaker Ducati has announced that it will launch three new Scramblers bikes in India tomorrow i.e. January 22.

21 Jan 2021

BMW unveils R 18-based, custom-made 'Spirit of Passion' cruiser bike

BMW Motorrad, in collaboration with German designer Kingston Custom, has introduced a retro-inspired model of the flagship R 18 cruiser.

21 Jan 2021

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS's India launch set for January-28

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RS, set to be globally unveiled on January 26, will be launched in India on January 28, the company has announced.

21 Jan 2021

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine launched at Rs. 51.50 lakh

As a replacement to the 3 Series GT, German automaker BMW Motorrad has launched its 3 Series Gran Limousine in India.

21 Jan 2021

Tata Altroz iTurbo review: Is it better than Hyundai i20?

Turbocharged petrol engines are slowly making their way into mainstream cars due to their efficiency as well as performance. With tightening emission rules, a turbo-petrol engine makes more sense, and hence carmakers are investing in this technology.

21 Jan 2021

Mercedes-Benz EQA electric SUV, with 426km driving range, unveiled

Based on the GLA crossover, German automaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its EQA all-electric SUV. It is the company's second fully-electric model and is currently available in a single EQA 250 variant.

20 Jan 2021

CFMoto MT800 adventure tourer, with a 799cc parallel-twin engine, unveiled

Based on the KTM 790 Adventure, Chinese automaker CFMoto has unveiled the MT800 adventure touring motorbike. It is up for grabs in two variants: road-biased and off-road focused.

20 Jan 2021

2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC launched in India at Rs. 57.40 lakh

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has launched the 2021 GLC SUV in India. It comes in two trims: GLC 200 and GLC 220d 4MATIC.

20 Jan 2021

2021 Tata Safari's key details and technology features leaked

Ahead of its launch in India on January 26, key details and technology features of the 2021 Tata Safari have been leaked online.

20 Jan 2021

2021 Volvo S60 sedan launched in India, bookings now open

Swedish automaker Volvo has launched the 2021 iteration of its S60 sedan in India. It can be booked by paying a token amount of Rs. 1 lakh and deliveries will commence in March.

20 Jan 2021

KTM 890 Duke motorbike makes global debut, India launch likely

As an addition to its 890 range of motorcycles, Austrian automaker KTM has unveiled its 890 Duke model.

20 Jan 2021

Ahead of global launch, Renault KIGER teased with LED headllamps

Renault is all set to unveil the KIGER SUV globally on January 28. In the latest development, the company has released a teaser image of the car, revealing its LED lighting setup on the front.

20 Jan 2021

Ford ordered to recall three million vehicles with Takata airbags

US auto safety regulator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ordered Ford to recall three million vehicles with potentially defective Takata airbags.

20 Jan 2021

Ahead of launch, variant details of Jeep Compass (facelift) leaked

A week ahead of the launch of Jeep Compass (facelift), Team-BHP has revealed the variant details and features of the SUV. As per the report, it will come in five variants of Sports, Longitude, Limited, Limited (O), and S.

20 Jan 2021

2021 Porsche Taycan EV's entry-level model launched in the US

German automaker Porsche has launched the entry-level rear-wheel-drive version of its Taycan EV in the US.

20 Jan 2021

Skoda Rapid Rider sedan reintroduced; prices of select variants hiked

Skoda has reintroduced the Rapid sedan's entry-level Rider variant in India.

20 Jan 2021

Discounts of up to Rs. 40,000 on BS6-compliant Datsun cars

In a bid to boost sales this month, Datsun is offering discounts on its entire line-up in India, which includes the BS6-compliant redi-GO, GO, and GO+ cars.

19 Jan 2021

Sondors Metacycle electric bike, with 130km range, launched

Sondors has launched a new electric motorbike called Metacycle in the USA. Its pre-orders are open and deliveries will commence by the end of the year.

19 Jan 2021

Ahead of launch, 2021 Audi Q5 (facelift) SUV spied testing

German automaker Audi's facelifted Q5 SUV, which made its global debut in June 2020, should be launched in India this year.

19 Jan 2021

BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine review: Best value luxury sedan

Despite the luxury car segment having shrunk over the past one year, carmakers are upbeat and are planning a slew of new launches to tide over this sales crunch.

19 Jan 2021

BMW F 900 R, XR become costlier by Rs. 90,000

German automaker BMW Motorrad has hiked the prices of its F 900 R and F 900 XR motorcycles in India.

19 Jan 2021

Outlining new business strategy, Renault reveals 5 E-TECH all-electric prototype

Renault has announced its "Renaulution" strategy through which it aims to strongly position the brand in the field of electric mobility and clean energy in the coming years.

19 Jan 2021

Volkswagen T-Roc SUV already sold out in India for 2021

Among the set of cars India will receive from the German automaker Volkswagen this year, the T-Roc SUV has already been sold out for 2021 even before its second batch has arrived in the country.

19 Jan 2021

2021 Moto Guzzi V85 TT motorbike breaks cover

Moto Guzzi has unveiled the 2021 version of its V85 TT adventure motorbike. It is up for grabs in three color options, and should make its way to India later this year.