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After months of waiting, one of the most anticipated motorcycle launches in recent times has finally taken place with the introduction of the BMW F 450 GS in India. Positioned as the brand’s most affordable adventure motorcycle, it goes up against the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the KTM 390 Adventure S in what is arguably one of the most exciting segments in the Indian two-wheeler market. Here’s how the three stack up on paper. BMW F 450 GS vs Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 vs KTM 390 Adventure S: engine and output The Himalayan has the largest engine, but the BMW makes the most power   BMW F 450 GS RE Himalayan 450 KTM 390 Adventure S Engine 420cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin 452cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder 398cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder Power 48hp at 8,750rpm 40hp at 8,000rpm 46hp at 8,500rpm Torque 43Nm at 6,750rpm 40Nm at 5,500rpm 39Nm at 6,500rpm Transmission 6-speed 6-speed 6-speed ...

After the Graphite Capsule and Pearl Capsule , Lamborghini has revealed the Urus SE Tettonero Capsule at the 2026 Milano Design Week. Limited to only 630 units, this special-edition Urus SE is offered with over 70 customisation options, which, according to the manufacturer, makes it the “most customisable Urus ever”. Gets a black roof and six colour options for exterior paint, livery and brake calipers Features a black interior theme, with a choice of six accent colours for contrast Powered by the same hybrid twin-turbo V8 as the standard Urus SE Lamborghini Urus SE Tettonero Capsule exterior design Two colour options made available on the Urus for the first time Tettonero is an Italian word that translates to ‘black roof’, with ‘tetto’ meaning ‘roof’ and ‘nero’ meaning ‘black’. This limited-edition Urus SE Capsule model wears a ‘Nero Shiny’ (gloss-black) finish on the upper sections of the body, including the roof and pillars, as well as the spoiler tips and exhaust tips....

Hyundai recently revealed its entry-level born-electric model, the Ioniq 3, due to be launched in international markets in the coming months. While the Ioniq 3’s India launch is unlikely, it is very similar to the Hyundai Creta Electric in terms of specifications and powertrains. So how does the entry-level Ioniq 3 stack up against Hyundai’s most affordable EV in India, the Creta Electric? We find out.  Hyundai Creta Electric vs Ioniq 3: Dimensions The Creta Electric is longer and taller, but the Ioniq 3 has a larger wheelbase Hyundai Creta Electric vs Ioniq 3: Dimensions and other specifications   Creta Electric Ioniq 3 Length (mm) 4,340 4,155 | 4,170 Width (mm) 1,790 1,800 Height (mm) 1,655 1,505 Wheelbase (mm) 2,610 2,680 Boot space (litres) 433 441 Wheel size (inches) 17 16-19 While the Creta Electric is 170mm and 185mm longer than the Ioniq 3’s standard and N Line variants, resp...

Mercedes-Benz and BMW ’s long-standing rivalry in the midsize luxury sedan space is now extending into the electric era. With the unveiling of the first-ever electric C-Class and the new i3 – BMW’s first fully electric 3 Series – the two carmakers are set to go head-to-head in this segment in EV form for the first time. The electric C-Class is based on Mercedes’s MB.EA platform, shared with the GLC EV, while the BMW i3 sits on the Neue Klasse architecture that also underpins the iX3.  Here’s how they compare on key specifications: Mercedes electric C-Class vs BMW i3: Battery and Range  Specification C 400 4MATIC i3 50 xDrive Battery size 94kWh 108.7kWh (expected) Architecture 800V 800V Claimed range (WLTP) Up to 762km Up to 900km DC fast charging Up to 330kW Up to 400kW Range added (10 min) Up to 325km Up to 400km AC charging Not specified Up to 22kW The electric C-Class has a 94kWh (usable) battery pack and supports an 800V elec...

Nine months after introducing the Model Y in India, Tesla has now launched the long-wheelbase variant of the crossover EV. The Model Y L shares several similarities with the standard-wheelbase five-seater variant but incorporates changes that make it more practical for family buyers in the premium EV segment. While India is the latest market to get the right-hand-drive Tesla Model Y L after Australia and New Zealand, the car itself has been on sale in markets like China, Hong Kong and South Korea, among other Asian countries. 1. How does the Tesla Model Y L differ on the outside? The long-wheelbase variant is noticeably larger than the standard-wheelbase Model Y The Model Y measures 4,976mm in length, 1,982mm in width, 1,668mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 3,040mm. Not only is the Model Y L 179mm longer and 44mm taller than the standard car, but it also adds 150mm to the wheelbase. This growth in dimensions is reflected in the raised and extended roofline, plus an expanded ...