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KTM has officially teased the 390 Enduro R on its official social media handle. It is a dual-sport motorcycle that is based on the same platform as the KTM 390 Adventure. At 159kg, it is 6kg lighter than the 390 Duke It shares its engine with the new 390 Adventure KTM 390 Enduro R officially teased The 390 Enduro R will run on a 21/18-inch (F/R) wheels with off-road biased tyres The KTM 390 Enduro R made its global debut at EICMA 2024 and was subsequently showcased at the 2024 edition of India Bike Week (IBW). Now, KTM is ready to launch the 390 Enduro R in India and it has officially teased this dual-sport motorcycle on its social media handle. For starters, KTM 390 Enduro R has the same 399cc, single-cylinder, LC4c engine as the 390 Adventure duo and the 390 Duke, producing 46hp and 39Nm, mated to a six-speed gearbox. This engine is nestled within a steel-trellis frame. Suspending this frame is a USD fork and a monoshock with 230mm of travel at both ends. This bike has ...

The Lamborghini Temerario  launch on April 30 is going to take place much earlier than the previously reported late 2025. The Temerario is the successor to the Lamborghini Huracan, and is powered by a plug-in hybrid system. Notably, Lamborghini took the wraps off the Huracan successor in August 2024, and its India launch comes in slightly over eight months. Gets a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 and three electric motors 3.8kWh p lug-in hybrid battery can be charged via 7kW charger Three digital displays are mounted on the dashboard Lamborghini Temerario powertrain 920hp, 800Nm combined output  The Temerario gets a twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8, a trio of electric motors and an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). Its V8 engine alone is good for 800hp and 730Nm, and has a maximum 10,000rpm redline. With the electric motors, the combined output rockets to 920hp and 800Nm. 0-100kph is achieved in 2.7 seconds and the top speed is 343kph.  3.8kWh plug-in hybrid batt...

The Honda City , Elevate  and second-gen Amaze are on sale with sizeable discounts and benefits in April. Honda dealers have been authorised to offer various discounts – from direct cash discounts and loyalty bonus to buyback schemes, exchange offers, corporate schemes and a complementary 7-year extended warranty. Disclaimer:  Discounts may vary from city to city and are subject to stock availability. Check with your local dealer for the exact figures. Honda City discounts reach Rs 65,000 Honda Elevate gets benefits to the tune of Rs 76,100 Second-gen Amaze gets discounts of up to Rs 77,200 Honda City discount in April 2025 City hybrid gets the highest discount The  Honda City e:HEV  has a direct cash discount of up to Rs 65,000, although there are no other benefits this month. All other variants of the City – SV, V, VX and ZX – have total benefits of up to Rs 63,300. Honda’s rival to the Skoda Slavia, Hyundai Verna and Volkswagen Virtus has a Rs...

Maruti Suzuki , the country’s largest carmaker, sold a total of 1,795,259 passenger vehicles in the domestic market in FY2025. Out of this total, Maruti’s CNG sales stood at about 6.20 lakh units, which means one in every three Marutis sold last year was a CNG vehicle. The company recorded a robust 28 percent year-on-year growth in CNG vehicle sales. Maruti sold around 6.2 lakh CNG vehicles in FY2025 with 28 percent growth Strong-hybrids made up 2.4 percent of total sales with 20,672 units Tata and Hyundai come in second and third spot for CNG sales, respectively Maruti Suzuki CNG sales in FY2025 Maruti commands over 70 percent market share Maruti Suzuki has the largest CNG portfolio in the country comprising as many as 13 vehicles. Apart from just three cars – Jimny , Ignis and Invicto – all of Maruti’s cars and SUVs are offered with a factory fitted CNG kit. Understandably, with such a wide model spread and strong demand for most of them, the company has a vice-like grip o...

Sticking with our theme, we have now doubled the budget of our previous story and have compiled a list of the most powerful bikes under the Rs 10 lakh mark (ex-showroom). This list is where serious performance starts to make its way into your hands, and you can find bikes making upwards of 80hp here.  9. Triumph Speed Twin 900 900cc, parallel twin that produces 65hp You’re probably thinking that the Speed Twin 900 is a suave, relaxed, neo-retro roadster that's not really oriented toward performance but the relatively modest spec sheet doesn’t paint the full picture. The smallest model in the Bonneville lineup is anything but slow and with 80Nm of torque on tap, the Speed Twin 900 is a brisk machine to say the least. You can also opt for the authentic retro Bonneville T100 or the off-road focused Scrambler 900, all three models are based on the same platform. However, at Rs 9.69 lakh and Rs 9.59 lakh, respectively, these models cost a fair chunk more. Also See: 2019 Triumph...

The Hyundai Alcazar now gets wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto through a new wired-to-wireless adapter which is available for a price of Rs 3,800. This new feature has been made available on the Prestige, Platinum and Signature trims of the Alcazar SUV. New wireless adapter costs Rs 3,800 Base Executive trim misses out an infotainment system altogether   Comes with 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and diesel engines Hyundai Alcazar updated with wireless phone connectivity The Alcazar is a very well-equipped car, but even in its top Signature trim costing over Rs 20 lakh, it missed out on wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Hyundai has now fixed it with a new wired-to-wireless adapter that fits into the USB A port of the SUV, allowing users access to navigation, music streaming, voice commands and other apps (as allowed by Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) without the need of a cable. Creta gets wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto on mid-spec trims This feature has been m...

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Three-row SUVs and MPVs are quite popular in India thanks to their expanded seating capacities. While a bench seat for the second row helps fit in as many passengers as possible, many three-row vehicles also offer individual captain seats, which are more comfortable and make third row access a bit easier. We’ve compiled a 10-strong list of the most affordable three-row SUVs and MPVs that can be had with captain seats for the second row. Maruti Suzuki XL6 Zeta onwards; Rs 11.70 lakh-14.87 lakh Although the XL6 is part of Maruti Suzuki’s premium Nexa offerings, it’s still the most pocket-friendly MPV in this list. Second row captain seats are standard across the XL6’s entire variant line-up, and powertrain options solely comprise a mild-hybrid 1.5-litre petrol engine developing 103hp and 137Nm, mated to either a 5-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter auto gearbox. Buyers looking to extract greater fuel efficiency can also opt for a factory-fitted CNG kit. Kia Carens Prestige...

Bajaj Auto has wrapped up FY2025 on a high note, registering its best-ever monthly retail sales of 34,863 units in March 2025. While this translates into 1,124 Chetaks being delivered to consumers for each day last month, it also caps off a record fiscal year with total yearly Chetak sales at 2,30,761 units, up 116 percent YoY (FY2024: 1,06,624 units). March 2025 with 1,30,274 units is the second highest month of sales after the 1,40,221 e2Ws sold in the festive month of October 2024. March 2025 retails though are down & percent YoY (March 2024: 1,40,344 units). The Top 10 EV OEMs’ combined sales at 1,24,443 units constitute 95 percent of total industry sales in March 2025, with the top four – Bajaj Auto, TVS, Ola and Ather – accounting for 1,04,192 EVs or 80 percent of monthly sales. Let’s take a closer look at the top six e2W OEMs. Bajaj Auto: 34,863 units With best-ever monthly sales of 34,863 units in March 2025, Bajaj Auto has topped the e2W industry for the second month r...

The Renault Group will be taking over complete control of the Indian manufacturing operations it had in joint venture with Nissan so far. Until now, Nissan and Renault had a 51:49 share in the joint venture, respectively. However, Renault will now take over 100 percent ownership, even though Nissan will continue to use the manufacturing infrastructure under the current JV, Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd (RNAIPL).  The move is part of a broader set of announcements that redefine the Renault-Nissan Alliance. RNAIPL is now a fully owned subsidiary of Renault Group Renault to manufacture models for Nissan under a contract model Domestic product plans for both companies remain unchanged Nissan’s statement “We remain committed to the Indian market, delivering vehicles tailored to local consumer needs while ensuring top-notch sales and service,” said Ivan Espinosa, President and CEO of Nissan. “India will remain a hub for our research and development, digital and othe...

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Most mass-market car companies are now offering touchscreens of 10 inches or more, with 10.25-inch displays being the most common. We have compiled a list of 13 compact cars (under 4m) from carmakers like Tata, Mahindra, and Hyundai which feature large infotainment displays along with their price range. Keep reading to find out more about these infotainment units. 1. Citroen C3: 10.25-inch touchscreen Feel onwards; Rs 7.47 lakh-10.27 lakh Excluding the entry-level Live trim, the rest of the  Citroen C3  variants get a 10.25-inch touchscreen, the same as the bigger Basalt and Aircross SUVs. The unit is paired to four speakers and gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (both wireless) and Bluetooth connectivity. The most affordable Citroen car (also the most affordable car on this list) is offered with two petrol engine options – 82hp-1.2-litre and 110hp-1.2-litre turbo – that can be paired with a manual or automatic transmission.  2. MG Comet: 10.25-inch touchscreen Ex...