Author name: Vinay Kamboj

The recent GST overhaul has proved a mixed bag for India’s two-wheeler industry. While mass-market motorcycles under 350cc benefit from reduced taxation, premium brands with bigger engines are facing a steep hike. Ducati, whose entire range in India displaces more than 350cc, has been among the hardest hit. With the new 40 percent GST slab

Audi’s popular entry-level luxury SUV, the Q3, is set to return in an all-new avatar. The third-generation Q3, which made its global debut in June 2025, will arrive in India in 2026 — with a launch expected around the third quarter of the year. India Gets Priority Unlike the previous generation that reached Indian shores

Volvo has officially introduced the EX30, its smallest and most affordable electric SUV in India, at an attractive introductory price of ₹39.99 lakh (ex-showroom). This price is valid for customers who pre-book the EV before October 19, 2025. Post that, the EX30 will retail at ₹41 lakh. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first

Hero MotoCorp has expanded its scooter lineup with the launch of the new Destini 110, priced at ₹72,000 for the VX Cast Drum variant and ₹79,000 for the ZX Cast Disc (ex-showroom, Delhi). With its stylish design and practical features, the Destini 110 is aimed squarely at the competitive 110cc scooter segment. Design and Features

Skoda has introduced a new entry-level variant of the Kodiaq SUV, called Lounge, priced at ₹39.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Unlike the existing 7-seater Sportline and L&K trims, the Lounge is a 5-seater and comes with some unique design touches and a slightly pared-down feature list, while retaining the same mechanical package. Price & Positioning With the

Bajaj Auto’s electric scooter, the Chetak, has achieved a major milestone with cumulative sales crossing the 5.1 lakh mark since its reintroduction in January 2020. What stands out is the scooter’s recent surge in popularity—over 2.06 lakh units were sold in just the last 10 months (since November 2024), highlighting its growing demand. Rapid Growth