For 2019, the hot-selling Maruti Suzuki Baleno will arrive soon in an updated form. Confirming just that, Maruti has officially opened bookings for their premium hatchback. Interested customers can pay an amount of INR 11,000 and pre-book the new Baleno at their nearest NEXA dealership. What's new about the hatchback? It will get some additional safety features which will make it comply with upcoming regulations, along with minor changes on the outside and within. The updated 2019 Baleno will feature Read More...

Yamaha did not only launch the third generation FZ bikes today, but they also have given their quarter litre bikes, the FZ 25 and Fazer 25 dual channel ABS. This addition comes way before the set deadline, after which, it will be mandatory for manufacturers to provide ABS on bikes with more than 125 cc engine capacity. It is commendable that Yamaha has taken the safety of a rider seriously and has not cheaped out by offering single-channel ABS and Read More...

As we had reported earlier, Yamaha had scheduled a launch to happen today. The event saw the unveil of the third generation of the new FZ-FI and FZS-FI motorcycles. Both these bikes will be offered with a single channel ABS unit, sourced from Bosch, as standard. While both motorcycles use the same engine, the FZS-FI can be differentiated from the FZ-FI by its lower engine fairing, partly chrome finished air intake and exclusive colour schemes. The FZ-FI will be offered Read More...

If the black top doesn't cut it for you, The Mahindra Thar presents a strong case for itself as the most affordable tool you can buy to go properly off the road. A new-gen model is being readied as you read this, which will be wider, bigger and more modern than the existing example, which on its own, is very capable. To push the Thar's capabilities, we recently attended a session at Mahindra's off-road academy at Igatpuri, near Nashik, and Read More...

The Yamaha RD350 is a fondly remembered motorcycle. Much has been talked about the insane two-stroke motor which was considered too fast for its time and its own brakes. The trend these days is resuscitating old legends, and it works. Want proof? The Jawa is sold out for months! The RE twins have opened a new chapter for motorcyclists in the country and incite serious want. Naturally then, a lot of minds, including ours, have been at work dreaming about Read More...

In July 2018, the Volkswagen Group confirmed an investment of INR 7,900 crore (EUR 1 billion) for their ‘INDIA 2.0’ project. With a renewed focus on the Indian car market, these funds will be primarily used to develop Skoda Auto and Volkswagen vehicles for the Indian market. The first of these models will be a mid-size SUV in the A0 segment, which will be unveiled in 2020. 95% of the vehicle components for the localized MQB A0 platform will be manufactured Read More...

The Honda CBR 650F was one of the first four-cylinder motorcycles to be assembled in India. A fully-faired sports tourer, the bike was propelled by a sweet sounding, butter smooth motor which cranked out just the right amount of horses for our kind of conditions. Internationally, it has been replaced by the CBR 650R - a more aggressively styled machine in comparison to its relaxed, yet, fast enough predecessor. The Honda CBR 650F has been taken off the bike maker's Read More...

Tata Motors has become the first OEM in India to achieve BS VI certification for a naturally aspirated CNG engine for commercial vehicles. In the run-up to its BS6 preparations, Tata Motors has received BS6 Type Approval certificate for its 3.8L NA SGI CNG engine from ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India). This certification includes meeting the tailpipe mass emissions as well as compliance with On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) norms as mandated by government regulation. The 3.8 NA SGI CNG engine Read More...

Adventure motorcycling aficionados have another revered option to consider, as the BMW R 1250 GS range has been launched in India. The motorcycle will be imported into India via the CBU route and bookings are open, starting today, at a BMW Motorrad dealership near you. The R 1250 GS range is available in four variants - GS Standard, GS Pro, GS Adventure Standard and GS Adventure Pro. The bikes have been priced at INR 16.85 lakh, INR 20.05 lakh, INR 18.25 Read More...