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  Watch Video Review   Scooters are selling like hot cakes for one main reason: their inherent quality of offering a hassle-free commute. If you’re looking for point A to B commute and don’t want to bother with gear shifting, a scooter is the answer. Plus, they score big on practicality, thanks to an underseat storage and spacious floorboard space. Honda seems to have captured the market with its bestseller, the Activa , and here’s how it stacks up against its primary competitor, the TVS Jupiter . Design & Features: Both the Activa and the Jupiter look like typical family scooters. Their purposeful metal bodywork is devoid of flashy graphics, and look quite premium. The Activa features an LED headlamp, while the Jupiter makes do with a halogen unit. However, the Jupiter gets an LED tail light. The Activa gets an analogue digital instrument cluster with ‘Eco’ speed indicator. Similarly, the Jupiter also gets an ‘Eco’ and ‘Power’ indicator which tells you whether you’re ridin

Formula 1 has released the draft calendar for the 2019 FIA F1 World Championship. The 2019 calendar will see the team's contest in 21 Grand Prix races, equalling to that held in 2016 and 2018. Off the... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2Ny1QFR

Skoda has listed the new Superb Sportline edition on the company's India website, titled as coming soon. Essentially a sportier-looking version of the company flagship sedan, the Skoda Superb... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2NAOpVR

  Watch Video Review   Honda recently updated both the Activa 5G and the Activa 125 . While the Activa 5G now retails for Rs 52,460, the Honda Activa 125 gets a price tag of Rs 59,621 (drum) (all prices, ex-showroom). Although they share most of their components, they are separated by a price difference of almost Rs 7,000. So how does the more affordable Activa 5G stack up against its elder sibling, the Activa 125? Let's find out. Design and Features At first glance, both the Honda Activa 5G and the Activa 125 may look similar to each other. However, take a closer look and you'll see subtle differences. The Activa 5G continues to sport a conventional scooter design, with a somewhat bulky bodywork, while the Activa 125 adds a bit more flair with large portions of chrome. Yes, the fifth-gen Activa gets chrome at the front too. But the update is so subtle that you may not even notice it. In terms of features, the Activa 5G comes with the all-LED lighting and a 4-in-1 lo

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According to reports Hyundai will be launching the AH2 (which will most likely be called the Santro) on October 23, 2018. Hyundai will be revealing the car on October 9, 2018 and we've told you all... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2MEd3Z7

The company also hopes that with the rains being plentiful, it expects the rural demand to pick up in the coming month and hopes for a push in customer demand in the festive season. from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2NA4wTx

After revealing the Emflux One, the Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer is already working on a new electric superbike. from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2NzSmdl

Dyson will be creating new buildings and areas to put the battery-powered electric vehicle they are currently developing through its paces. from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2C3GAGD

We have confirmation that Royal Enfield will be launching its 650 cc twins globally in September and the India launch is scheduled sometime in November 2018. We are waiting with bated breath for the... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2LHNOQg

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It was only recently that Kinetic-owned Motoroyale acquired the Hyosung brand in India. And now, the brand is planning to launch FB Mondial in our market around mid-September. Motoroyale plans to kickstart FB Mondial’s India innings with the launch of a scrambler-style, single-cylinder motorcycle - the HPS 300. But before we get to know the motorcycle, let’s take a look at what FB Mondial is all about. FB Mondial is a lesser known Italian motorcycle manufacturer, which was brought back to life a few years ago. It was founded in 1929 by the Boselli brothers. The initials FB stand for ‘Fratelli Boselli’, where Boselli means brothers. During its reign, FB Mondial was a niche brand that built only 1,000 to 2,000 units annually. Between 1949 and 1957, it won the legendary Isle of Man TT thrice, and also registered five more manufacturer and rider victories. However, in 1957, FB Mondial quit racing, which proved to be a major setback to its popularity and in turn its sales. Later, due t

BMW has released a bunch of images of the new 8 Series convertible prototype, undergoing testing in Death Valley, California. BMW is essentially doing a hot weather testing to get insights into the... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2N6eGOz

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Buying a car or two-wheeler is set to become expensive from September 1, 2018 as long-term third party insurance policy has been made mandatory by the IRDAI following a Supreme Court order. from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2MYlMF5

Bookings from the soon-to-be-launched Mahindra Marazzo MPV have commenced in India at the dealership level. While, Mahindra is yet to conform whether the official booking have opened or not, many... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2LItYo7

The surge in fuel prices is largely due to rise in the cost of crude oil and high excise duty levied on transportation fuel in the country. from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2C2FATp

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Over 40 BMWs caught fire in South Korea earlier this year, prompting customers to file a complaint to police and seek a criminal investigation into BMW and nine top officials. from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2LN5qdO

Cars in the European Union must comply with the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) from September, but Volkswagen has only gained regulatory clearance for seven of its 14... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2wukxTE

  Suzuki dealers across India have started accepting bookings for the upcoming V-Strom 650 adventure bikes. According to sources, the bikes will be launching next month. Booking amount for the 650cc ADV bikes are Rs 50,000 and they are expected to retail between Rs 7 to 8 lakh rupees. That price point should put it on par with the Kawasaki Versys 650 .   The V-Strom 650 comes in two variants: The standard V-Strom and the off-road focussed V-Strom 650 XT. The standard version gets long travel suspension in the form of telescopic forks upfront and rear monoshock. Wheel sizes are 19-inch front and 17-inch rear alloy wheels fitted with 110/80 R19 front and 150/70 R17 rear Bridgestone Battle Wing tyres. Braking is via twin front discs gripped with Tokico 2-piston calipers and a single Nissin rear disc. The bike weighs 213 kilos. While Suzuki has not specified the power output of the 650cc liquid-cooled V-twin motor, it should be capable enough to provide enough grunt for touring as w

Royal Enfield is gearing up to introduce the highly awaited Continental GT 650 and the Interceptor, with a global launch slated in September this year, President - Rudratej Singh has revealed. Both... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2PUdOvk

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  Watch Video Review   There has been a lot of interest behind Royal Enfield ’s first multi-cylinder motorcycles, the Interceptor 650 and the Continental GT 650 . Royal Enfield enthusiasts have been waiting with bated breath for the arrival of these large capacity motorcycles, but they might have to wait a bit longer for the same. While the bikes will be launched in international markets by the third quarter of this financial year (early next year), the India launch is expected post that. The reason for this delay, according to company officials, is that for an important market like India, they want to get the launch right. Currently, both 650cc bikes are undergoing final stages of validation. To gear up for the India launch, Royal Enfield is in the process of setting up an inventory big enough to meet demands when the bike is launched. The company wants to ensure that each of their 850 dealerships across India have ample 650cc test ride bikes as well as stocks in hand for speed

Greaves Cotton, primarily known for its gensets, is set to acquire a majority stake in Ampere Vehicles, an Indian electric two-wheeler startup. Ampere started operations in 2008 in Coimbatore. Currently, its portfolio includes the Ampere V48 and Reo electric scooter, Angel electric cycle, along with three-wheelers, go-karts and mobility and material moving solutions. They also sell automotive batteries. With funding from Greaves, Ampere will now have the financial backing to further innovate new battery technology and improve quality, performance and range of its bike. Greaves’ extensive dealer network should also help the company to increase its distribution footprint. Ampere Vehicles currently has two manufacturing facilities in Coimbatore that together have a production capacity of 60,000 vehicles. The company is present in seven states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. A manufacturing giant showing interest in relativ

If you aspire to own a new two-wheeler, get ready to pay a bit more moolah as part of the on-road price. Starting 1 September, 2018, buyers of new two-wheelers will have to purchase a five-year insurance cover upfront. The Supreme Court, on July 20, ordered that third-party insurance cover for a new car be for a three year period, and five years for two-wheelers. The order will apply to all insurance policies sold from 1 September, 2018. While this may seem like bad news to some, it could save two-wheeler owners the trouble of renewing insurance on a yearly basis and also worry less about vehicle damage. New Two-Wheeler Insurance Type Current Premium (1 year) Long Term Premium (5 year) Multiplier Below 75cc Rs 427 Rs 1045 2.45 75cc - 150cc Rs 720 Rs 3285 4.56 Above 350cc Rs 2323 Rs 13,034 5.61 Since the cost of insurance is expected to almost double. Bajaj Auto has urged customers to avail of its offer on or before 31 August, 2018. The offer inc

Maruti Suzuki, India's largest automaker is also India's largest seller of automatic cars. With the likes of popular models like the new Swift, Dzire and even the sub-compact Vitara Brezza SUV getting... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2LKm1yU

Mahindra and Mahindra today announced rolling out its 100,000th Jeeto mini-truck in India. The milestone model was a Jeeto Mini Van, which was rolled out from the company's Zaheerabad manufacturing... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2olqZZv

Approximately 1,400 bikes are reported to have been affected by problems with the oil pump drive on BMW F 750 GS and BMW F 850 GS bikes. So far, there's no news of any of the bikes sold in India as... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2BXu8Is

Bugatti recently launched the brand new track focused Divo at the Monterrey Car Week in the United States on the sidelines of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Earlier this year, the French... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2N43zpl

Only 40 units of the Audi A4 Ultra Sport Edition will be manufactured. from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2N4RCja

What is most certainly one of the most anticipated and most awaited cars of the year, the new Hyundai AH2 or Santro will be unveiled to a select group of auto journalists - including NDTV carandbike... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2PlQZzz

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The 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan will finally go on sale in India on September 20. The car has already made its global debut and the new C-Class facelift comes with considerable design and... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2N1I4FD

Bajaj Auto has announced that its motorcycles will see a hike of about Rs. 3000 to Rs. 8000 in the on-road prices, starting from September 1, 2018. The hike comes in lieu of the decision to make third... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2NAh5OR

The Skoda Vision RS is 4,356 millimetres long and 1,810 millimetres wide, with a height of just 1,431 millimetres and a wheelbase of 2,650 millimetres. All these dimensions help us understand that the... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2Pme6tL

A strong opposition was mounted in the Supreme Court against a government proposal to allow car manufacturers a grace period to sell their BS-VI non-compliant vehicles in the country after April 1,... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2ojy50q

  Emflux, the Bengaluru-based tech start-up that shocked the country by unveiling India’s first-ever electric superbike, the One , at the 2018 Auto Expo has now teased its next project - a naked electric streetfighter.   The electric streetfighter, aptly named the Emflux Two, is still in its design stages and is expected to be launched only after the company rolls out the Emflux One sometime next year. Based on the sketch teased by the company, it’s quite evident that the electric street naked will feature a steeply raked headlamp unit as well as handlebars that are more upright. The rest of the bike seems to be the same as the Emflux One.  It is likely to be equipped with the One’s 60kW liquid-cooled AC induction motor. This unit churns out 81.5PS of power and 84Nm of torque. According to the company, the Emflux One can sprint from zero to 100kmph in just 3 seconds and can achieve a top speed of 200kmph. While these figures are impressive, we expect the Emflux Two to be slightl

  Mahindra has not tasted much success in the two-wheeler space but it has been going strong in the electric mobility segment. It is one of the few manufacturers in India to sell all-electric cars, and its subsidiary Pininfarina is in the process of designing an all-electric hypercar . Heck, Mahindra even sells the GenZe electric scooter in the USA . What if Mahindra is looking into the electric two-wheeler space in India ? Images have surfaced of a Mojo at a testing facility in Bangalore. What's interesting about this bike is that it has a belt drive and misses a gear shift lever, indicating its an automatic. Both of these are common features on an electric two-wheeler. The engine bay is fully enclosed and the lack of an exhaust pipe could mean that the engine bay encloses a battery pack. Could this mean Mahindra is planning an electric version of the Mojo? That could be true but then again it is quite possible that Mahindra is using the Mojo’s running chassis to develop an a

After evaluating countries across the globe, Uber Elevate -- the ride-hailing platform's aerial taxi arm -- announced Japan, India, Australia, Brazil and France as shortlisted countries at the first... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2wodNaE

An electric prototype of the Mahindra Mojo was recently spotted testing in Bengaluru. The electric bike was spotted testing near the Bosch factory in the city, hinting towards a possible variant... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2PQ1njN

The 2018 Jeep Wrangler Moab Edition builds on Sahara model, adding special content to the exterior and interior, including aggressive 32-inch mud-terrain tires. from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2wt6cYh

The exterior styling of the Marazzo takes inspiration from the shark and this is what the company had already told us when it revealed the MPV's name. As you can see up front, the Marazzo gets a 7... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2LCJVMw

Force Motors has launched its all-new 33/41 seater Traveller-Monobus in India, at the ongoing 2018 Bus World Exhibition. It's the first-of-its-kind monocoque panel bus in this category and Force... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2wvQjzx

The Ducati Scrambler 1100 is bigger, more powerful and gets a whole lot of technology, including riding modes, cornering ABS and fully adjustable suspension. We spend some time with the new members of... from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2wsui4K

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The KTM 1090 Adventure has not been updated in a while and the Austrian company has now started testing the updated prototype. from NDTV Auto - Latest https://ift.tt/2BZYREL

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Transfigure Custom House (TCH), a Mumbai-based custom motorcycle manufacturer, has been selected to compete in the 2018 World Bike Building Championship held by AMD magazine and INTERMOT in October this year at Cologne, Germany. Founded by Adil Dumasia, the company has built 59 custom motorcycles based on Royal Enfields , Harley-Davidsons and Triumphs till date. TCH is set to enter their latest creation, the ‘ALBRASSCO’, a custom motorcycle based on 1949 BSA B31 350cc Plunger. The name has been derived from the various materials used in constructing the motorcycle - Aluminium (AL), Brass (BRA), Stainless Steel (SS) and Copper (CO). These non-ferrous metals have their own shade of colour, thereby negating the need to paint the motorcycle, all the while maintaining a unique look. The chassis and swingarm are made of stainless steel, while the engine mounts and the wheel hubs are made of brass. The front suspension, on the other hand, is CNC-cut from aluminium billet. The company ha

  Ducati has launched not one, but all three variants of the Scrambler 1100 range in India. These include the standard , Special and Sport variant. With these three bikes, the Scrambler now offers a good alternative to the more exclusive BMW R nineT Scrambler (read the Ducati Scrambler 1100 Sport vs BMW R nineT Scrambler spec comparison here ). Mechanically, all three versions share the same engine, power figures, as well as electronic aids. They do get some different suspension components though. Here’s what you need to know about these three variants. Scrambler 1100 (Rs 10.91 lakh): The Scrambler 1100 gets a lot of interesting cosmetic touches in the form of interchangeable aluminium side panels on the fuel tank and machine finished aluminium engine covers. It comes in two colours: 62 Yellow and Black. Despite being a base variant, the Scrambler 1100 comes packed with features like LED lighting, underseat USB charging port and a new digital instrument console that shows al