Ultraviolette Automotive recently finished its best quarter ever. Between April and June this year, the Bengaluru-based electric motorcycle maker sold more than 1,500 vehicles, up from around 300 in the same quarter last year. This is an increase of more than 400 percent.Company co-founders, CEO Narayan Subramaniam and CTO Neeraj Rajmohan spoke to TOI Auto … Read more
Royal Enfield has launched the limited edition Shotgun 650X Rough Craft in India at an ex-showroom price of Rs 5.75 lakh. Developed in collaboration with custom motorcycle builder Rough Crafts, the special edition is based on the custom-built ‘Caliber Royale’ showcased at EICMA 2025 and later showcased at Motoverse 2025.The motorcycle will be produced in … Read more
Kia India recently unveiled the Syros EV. The company has also started pre-bookings for the electric SUV through its official website and dealerships for Rs 25,000. Offered with two battery pack options and a claimed driving range of up to 526 km, the Cyros EV comes as the latest entrant in the growing segment. Here’s … Read more
The power ministry has released draft Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)-III norms, which propose stricter fuel-efficiency standards for passenger vehicles from April 1, 2027. The draft has been put up for public consultation and will replace the existing CAFE-II norms, which are expected to remain in force till March 31, 2027.The proposed rules will apply … Read more
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has released the first teaser of the upcoming Hilux facelift ahead of its India debut on July 28, 2026. Although the brief teaser doesn’t fully reveal the pickup truck, it does provide a glimpse of the redesigned front fascia.The teaser shows the new Hilux with a large front grille and slim LED … Read more
Kia India has unveiled the much-awaited Syros EV. The company has also started pre-bookings for the electric SUV for Rs 25,000 through its official website and dealerships across the country. The Syros EV is being offered with two battery pack options and claims an ARAI-certified driving range of up to 526 km.The larger 51.4 kWh … Read more
Monsoon season provides relief from the heat, but it also makes driving a two-wheeler quite challenging. Heavy rain and slippery surfaces increase the risk of slips, falls and accidents. However, some preventive measures and correct riding habits can improve safety during the rainy months. Here’s a quick riding guide to monsoon. Monsoon riding guide in … Read more
Mercedes-Benz India has issued a clarification after a popular YouTuber claimed that their Mercedes GLC SUV experienced a huge drop in fuel efficiency after refueling it with E20 petrol. The automaker said all its BS VI petrol models sold in India are compatible with E20 fuel and meet the required certification standards.The controversy started when … Read more
BMW Group India has recorded its best-ever H1 sales performance, delivering 9,075 cars between January and June 2026. The luxury carmaker reported 17 percent year-on-year growth during the period, while second quarter sales also rose 17 percent to 4,507 units.The company’s electric vehicle EV portfolio contributed significantly to the strong performance. BMW Group India sold … Read more
India Yamaha Motor has entered the flex-fuel motorcycle segment with the launch of the FZ Blue Flex at a starting price of Rs 1,24,240, ex-showroom. The new motorcycle is designed to run on ethanol-blended fuel ranging from E20 to E85.The FZ Blue Flex is based on Yamaha’s popular FZ platform and uses a 149cc, air-cooled, … Read more