Valeo and Hero MotoCorp on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership to co-develop Advanced Rider Assistance Systems (ARAS) for motorcycles and scooters, marking a significant step towards improving two-wheeler safety in India and global markets. The collaboration was formalised through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Las Vegas and New Delhi on January […]
Ather Energy Ltd. has announced the rollout of Infinite Cruise™ on the Ather 450X, further expanding its software-led features across its product lineup. The feature is being enabled through an OTA (over-the-air) update and will be available as a standard feature. The update is communicated to riders through an on screen notification on their scooter dashboard. Infinite […]
Ather Energy has announced the appointment of Surabhi Loshali as its Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this role, Surabhi will be responsible for HR and administration functions. Surabhi brings over 20 years of experience in human resources leadership, with deep expertise in people strategy, organisation development, talent management, large scale transformation and people analytics and […]
Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles has strengthened its digital retail strategy by bringing its latest launches—the 2025 Yezdi Adventure and the 2025 Yezdi Roadster—to Amazon and Flipkart, making its most popular motorcycles accessible to customers with just a few clicks. Until now, these models were available only through physical showrooms, where they recorded strong festive-season sales, outperforming […]
India Yamaha Motor has announced special anniversary pricing on its flagship R15 range as part of Yamaha Motor’s 70th anniversary celebrations, making the iconic sport motorcycle more accessible to enthusiasts across the country. Effective from January 5, the company has introduced a price benefit of ₹5,000 on the Yamaha R15 series, with prices now starting […]
By T. Murrali India’s automotive industry closed the year on a high, with strong performances across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and two- and three-wheelers, reflecting steady demand, improving sentiment and a growing focus on exports, SUVs and electric mobility. Passenger Vehicles Maruti Suzuki India Limited delivered a landmark performance on the exports front, shipping 3.95 […]
Cautio, India’s leading video telematics company, has announced the acquisition of BYTES, a Deep-Tech startup backed by Nikhil Kamath’s WTFund, IIT Mandi Catalyst, NSRCEL- IIM B & Startup Karnataka, marking a major step in the company’s mission to build India’s most comprehensive, intelligence-driven road safety platform. This integration strengthens Cautio’s long-term commitment to protecting every moving […]
Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd. (KWV), the electric mobility subsidiary of Kinetic Engineering Ltd., has announced a strategic technology partnership with Jio Things Limited, a subsidiary of Jio Platforms. The collaboration will integrate advanced voice-assisted controls, IoT-powered smart digital clusters, and connected vehicle technologies into all upcoming Kinetic EV two-wheeler models. This partnership marks a […]
TVS Motor Company, a leading global manufacturer in the two and three-wheeler segment, has announced a Service Campaign, a nationwide initiative encouraging customers to start the year by prioritising vehicle health. The campaign, themed ‘Resolve, Refresh & Ride’, is running from December 20, 2025 to January 05, 2026 across authorised TVS Motor Company’s service centres in India. The campaign highlights […]
BMW Motorrad India has announced a price increase of up to 6% across its motorcycle portfolio, effective 1 January 2026, citing sustained cost pressures from foreign exchange movements and rising input expenses. Explaining the decision, Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India, said that the sharp depreciation of the Indian Rupee against […]
Ather Energy’s family scooter, Rizta, has crossed the 2 lakh sales mark. The milestone comes just six months after Ather marked the sales of its first lakh Rizta units, in May 2025, showcasing the strong and growing demand for Rizta across India. Since its launch in April 2024, Rizta has helped broaden Ather’s reach beyond […]
By T. Murrali Imagine riding from Bengaluru airport to Chennai airport—300 km apart—on just ₹100 worth of electricity. Ultraviolette says it’s possible with its newly launched X47. By contrast, a petrol bike would barely get you from the Bengaluru airport to the same city. No wonder the X47 Crossover clocked over 3,000 bookings in just […]
By T. Murrali After the successful launches of the TVS iQube Electric and the futuristic TVS X, TVS Motor has once again demonstrated its instinct to adapt and lead across different sub-segments of the electric two-wheeler space. Backed by the trust of over six lakh customers for its existing e2Ws, the company is now expanding […]
By T. Murrali Barely a week after unveiling the Orbiter, TVS Motor turned heads again with the launch of the NTORQ 150, priced at ₹ 1.19 lakh (ex-showroom, all India). But this isn’t just another scooter; it’s the next chapter in a story that began in 2018. When TVS first introduced the NTORQ, it was […]
TVS Motor Company (TVSM) and BMW Motorrad have reached a significant milestone, announcing the production of 200,000 units under their long-standing partnership. The achievement underscores the strength of the Indo-German alliance, which has been redefining the sub-500cc motorcycle segment since its formation in 2013. Over the past decade, the collaboration has delivered high-quality, performance-driven motorcycles […]