India Bike Week has announced a major change in 2025. The 12th edition of the event will now be held in Panchgani, Maharashtra, on December 19 and 20. The shift comes after the rescheduling of the Zilla Parishad elections in Goa, which clashed with the original IBW dates. Riders can now expect cooler mountain weather,…
The 2026 Ducati Panigale V4 R boasts 240 horsepower from its naturally aspirated engine. It leads the superbike world, outshining rivals like Norton and Buell with their 185 horsepower. This Italian beauty sets new standards. The 2026 Ducati Panigale V4 R marks a new chapter in high-performance motorcycles. Ducati’s team worked hard to keep it…
Harley-Davidson is all set to spawn its latest offering for the Indian market, the X440T, on December 6. Developed jointly with Hero MotoCorp, the new model expands the X440 family and has been teased recently. From the initial pictures shared, it appears that the model gets a few cosmetic, design changes while retaining most of…
This article is authored by Praveen Pothumahanty, Partner, EY-Parthenon.Rare Earth magnets are a crucial raw material in the automotive, defence & electronics industry. In the automotive context, magnets are used in the manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (EV) motors & other fuel agnostic components like sensors, braking systems, infotainment speakers, etc. There are two types of…
India’s passenger vehicle market continued its upward trajectory in November 2025, with most major manufacturers reporting strong year-on-year growth. Maruti Suzuki retained its lead, while Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra secured the next two spots on the sales chart. Here’s a look at how each OEM performed last month. November 2025 Car Sales: Maruti…
Royal Enfield’s Bullet 650 made its India debut as the brand’s newest member in the 650cc stable at Motoverse 2025. While pricing is yet to be announced, the motorcycle will not only go against its own siblings but will also take on theBSA Gold Star 650. Here’s how the two big-capacity retros compare on paper….
Mahindra’s latest electric SUV isn’t just another addition to its growing electric lineup, it’s the one that’s been quietly building anticipation for years. First shown as the XUV e8 concept back in 2022, the model has finally taken shape as the XEV 9S, stepping into the spotlight after the BE 6 and XEV 9e demonstrated…
Mahindra has launched the XEV 9S in India, the brand’s first three-row electric SUV. While it doesn’t have a direct competitor in this body style, it lands in the same price bracket as two-row electric SUVs, including the Tata Harrier EV. Here’s a quick look at how it stacks up against the Harrier EV. Mahindra…
The new third-generation Honda Amaze has secured a 5-star rating for adult occupant protection and a 4-star rating for child safety under the Bharat NCAP crash-test programme. The tests were conducted on the V CVT, VX CVT and ZX MT variants, all of which were produced in India and weighed 1,241 kg during assessment. Honda…
Relief measures for motorists and construction activities are now in effect across the National Capital Region (NCR) after the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Wednesday decided to revoke the stringent Stage 3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). This decision follows a marked improvement in the region’s air quality over the…
