Now You Can Drive The McLaren 570S In PUBG Mobile!
A little birdie told us last week that McLaren might setup shop in India and in other related news, PUBG is soon going to be made available for Indian gamers again. Related news, you might ask? Well, that is because PUBG Mobile has been teasing its collaboration with British Supercar manufacturer McLaren and reportedly, the collab has now gone live. It isn’t the first time that we are seeing an automobile manufacturer joining hands with the Battle Royale franchise. Last Read More...
4th-Gen Skoda Octavia Launch Date Confirmed!
The ongoing pandemic and ruined automotive launch timelines might be the best toxic relationship story, strictly speaking in automotive terms. Take the Skoda Octavia for instance. The 4th-generation model of the acclaimed sedan should have arrived here long back but the company had to push the launch further and further because of the pandemic. It was slated to finally launch in the month of April this year but then again, you know what happened. And now, Skoda Auto India is Read More...
Lockdown Affects Sales Of Major Two-Wheeler Makers
Most states in India has been in a lockdown or locked down like restriction since mid-April. A majority of industries have spiralled in terms of their sales. The automotive industry is no exception with car sales dipping by 64%. The two-wheeler sales saw a dip in not only their domestic sales but also their exports. More Details Two-Wheeler giants Bajaj, Hero, TVS, Honda, Royal Enfield witnessed a downward trend compared to April 2021. In terms of Y-o-Y growth, the sales Read More...
Bajaj Auto Announces Vaccination Drive For All Its Employees And Family Members
The automotive industry is leaving no stones unturned in playing its part in the raging battle against the pandemic. Be it providing donations, medical assistance or some other aid, the whole industry has come together to beat the pandemic. In the same wake, Bajaj Auto has announced Covid-19 vaccination drive for all its employees and their family members above 18 years of age, across all its plant locations. The company has started vaccination camps at its Akurdi, Chakan and Waluj Read More...
Yezdi Roadking Trademark Filed In India – Launch Confirmed?
A huge wave of nostalgia hits us motorcyclists when we hear the name ‘Yezdi’. It brings back all the memories of the retro roadster which used to rule our streets back in the day. Time and again, there have been rumours that Yezdi might return to our shores. Back in 2018, Classis Legends, the subsidiary of Mahindra which brought Jawa back to life, announced that it might resurrect Yezdi as well. And now, it seems like it is finally happening! Read More...
Car Sales Take A Hit Amidst Extended Lockdown
The second wave of COVID-19 not only shook the healthcare system in India but also affected most industries including the automotive sector. After a spike in sales numbers in the last quarter (Jan-Mar 2021) the industry saw a steady dip as soon as the new restrictions were implemented by the government. More Details Though the Y-o-Y growth looks better for most manufacturers, the numbers as compared to April 2021 tell a different story. The consolidated sales have dipped by a Read More...
Honda CBR 250R Reimagined As An ADV-Tourer Is A Stuff Of Dreams!
It has been years since the Honda pulled the plug on the CBR250R. Many accolades have been sung in the praise of the CBR 250R. It sort of gave birth to the affordable performance motorcycle segment in India and is still considered to be one of the best affordable sport-tourers to ever grace Indian soil. Time and again, we find ourselves rekindling the possibilities of having the CBR 250R back on the shelves and the digital render featured here, takes Read More...
QJ Motor Chase 700 Is The Latest Middleweight Streetfighter From The Chinese Bikemaker
Another day and QJ Motor has unveiled yet another motorcycle. The Chinese bikemaker, otherwise known as the parent company of Benelli, has been on its feet in updating and expanding its portfolio. The motorcycle in consideration today is the QJ Chase 700. The 600-700cc middleweight segment has been booming off late and the Chase 700 will now play a crucial role representing the company in the same segment. More details As with the other motorcycles unveiled recently by the group, Read More...
Registration Fee Waiver Proposed For Electric Vehicles
The registration and renewal costs of EVs are most likely to get affordable. A draft issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) proposed to exempt Battery Operated Vehicles from paying fees for assignment of new registration and renewal of Registration Certificate. The draft issued on May 27 is currently open for comments from the public and all stakeholders till Jun 26. The Notification Draft There is an addition of a line in Rule 81 of the Central Read More...