Author name: Vinay Kamboj

Hero MotoCorp has unveiled a teaser for the upcoming Karizma XMR Combat Edition, hinting at key updates for the 2025 model. While largely retaining the design and performance of the standard Karizma XMR, the Combat Edition introduces a significant upgrade—a golden USD (upside-down) fork. This addition aligns the bike with its closest competitor, the Yamaha […]

Stella Li, Executive Vice President of BYD, has been honored as the 2025 World Car Person of the Year, making history as the first woman to receive the prestigious title since its inception in 2018. This also marks a significant achievement for BYD, positioning it as the first Chinese automaker to win a World Car

The small car segment in India has been steadily shrinking over the years, with its market share dropping from 27.6% in FY24 to 23.2% this year. Despite this downward trend, Hyundai Motor India remains committed to the segment, particularly through its CNG offerings, which are seeing strong demand among first-time buyers and fleet operators. CNG

The highly anticipated Suzuki Jimny 5-door, manufactured exclusively in India, is set to make its debut in the Japanese market this month under the name “Jimny Nomade.” This marks another milestone for India’s automotive exports, following the success of the locally-produced Jimny 3-door, which is already available in Japan with two distinct powertrain options. A

The Kia Syros, Kia’s second compact SUV for India, is already creating a stir even before its official price announcement on February 1. Dealers report that the top two automatic variants—HTX+ and HTX+ (O)—are in especially high demand, owing to their premium features, including rear-seat ventilation. Pre-launch bookings for the Syros have surpassed 10,000, following

KTM and its parent company, Pierer Mobility AG, are undergoing a significant leadership transition as Stefan Pierer steps down from his roles as CEO of both entities. Pierer, a prominent Austrian businessman and a key figure behind KTM’s global success, will pass the reins to Co-CEO Gottfried Neumeister, marking a new era for the company.

Keeway, sold in India under the Adishwar Auto Ride banner, has relaunched its K300N naked street bike under a new name and at a much-reduced price. Renamed the K300 SF, the bike now comes with an introductory price of Rs 1.69 lakh for the first 100 units—a significant reduction of Rs 60,000 from its predecessor.