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Vida , the electric two-wheeler brand from Hero, has revealed a new version of its electric youth motorcycle called the Dirt.E K3 6Days Limited Edition. It was showcased in Portugal at the 100th Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) International Six Days Enduro (ISDE), an off-road race that started back in 1913. Production limited to 100 units  Gets official 6Days logos and race-inspired graphics Based on the Dirt.E K3, uses a 500W motor and 360Wh battery Vida Dirt.E K3 6DAYS Limited Edition details   Features red and green colour scheme to match flag of host country of the race, Portugal To celebrate the event, Hero has limited the production to only 100 units of the bike, with each unit honoring one of the 100 editions of the race. The motorcycle features official 6Days logos and gets a red and green colour scheme to match the flag of Portugal, the host country of the race. Apart from the cosmetic changes, the motorcycle remains mechanically unchanged. The base ...

The MG Windsor EV is convenience Pro Max. You walk up to it, the doors unlock on their own, you slide into the driver’s seat, select ‘D’ on the gear-selector stalk, and pull away. Quick, simple, easy, and super convenient. Over the weeks and months we’ve had the car, I’ve even found it to be well suited to our traffic, especially when the need to overtake quickly arises. The electric motor makes a healthy 200Nm of torque, and with near-instant responses, overtaking becomes almost therapeutic. Overtaking slower cars is a breeze due to the strong and linear torque delivery Squeeze down on the accelerator and a wave of torque helps you breeze past the car ahead. What’s nice is that the e-motor doesn’t overreact or deliver a massive spike of torque the moment you touch the pedal, it’s well metered and measured, and that makes all the difference. So, the Windsor feels surprisingly swift and fleet-footed; just what the doctor ordered for our fluid traffic, where gaps and opportunities open...

Hyundai’s upcoming compact electric SUV will debut in India in Q1 2027. The carmaker had initially outlined a debut by March 2027 at its 2026 CEO Investor Day, before Hyundai Motor India MD and CEO Tarun Garg told our sister publication Autocar Professional that the EV would arrive earlier, by the end of 2026. According to our sources, the Hyundai compact EV is now slated to debut in January 2027. Hyundai compact EV: Platform and battery details Image source: @joonsun_erin on Instagram Codenamed HE1i, the upcoming compact electric SUV will use Hyundai’s E-GMP (K) platform, which also underpins the Inster EV sold overseas. The new model will be manufactured at Hyundai’s Sriperumbudur plant in Tamil Nadu and has been planned specifically for the Indian market. It will be offered in two versions: Standard Range and Long Range. However, the exact specifications are under wraps. For reference, the Inster EV is offered with 42kWh and 49kWh battery packs, with claimed WLTP ranges of up to 3...

The Renault Duster will get a strong-hybrid powertrain in India on October 17, joining the existing 1.0-litre and 1.3-litre turbo-petrol options. Bookings are open for Rs 21,000. Here’s what to expect from the new hybrid variant, including its powertrain, features and rivals. 1. What is the claimed mileage of the Renault Duster hybrid? Current Renault Duster image, used for representation only. The Renault Duster hybrid has an ARAI-rated fuel efficiency of 29kpl, compared with 19.41kpl for the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol manual, 17.75kpl for the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol manual and 18.45kpl for the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol DCT. The hybrid is Renault's answer for the absence of a diesel option on the new Duster and is expected to give buyers seeking better fuel efficiency an alternative to the turbo-petrol versions. Its claimed efficiency is also higher than that of the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder strong hybrids, both rated at 27.97kpl, and the Maruti Suzuki ...

The Hyundai Creta crossed 15 lakh domestic wholesales by the end of September 2026, with cumulative dispatches reaching 15,12,036 units since its launch in July 2015. The SUV accounts for around 15 percent of Hyundai Motor India’s cumulative passenger vehicle sales since the company entered India, and 55 percent of its utility vehicle dispatches since the Creta’s launch. Creta exports reached 2,95,994 units through August 2026, putting the SUV close to the 3 lakh-unit mark. Hyundai Creta domestic wholesales by fiscal year Fiscal year Units YoY change FY2016 63,836 - FY2017 96,899 52% FY2018 1,07,136 11% FY2019 1,24,300 16% FY2020 82,074 -34% FY2021 1,20,035 46% FY2022 1,18,092 -2% FY2023 1,50,372 27% FY2024 1,62,773 8% FY2025 1,94,871 20% FY2026 2,01,921 4% FY2027* 89,727 -10% Total 15,12,036 - Hyundai Creta sales: FY2026 was its best year The Creta recorded its highest annual wholesales in FY2026, at 2,01,921 units, up 4 percent year on year. Before that, wholesales stood at 1,94,87...

If you saw the picture and thought the KLX230 got a new variant, you’re neither alone nor correct. What we have here is the KLX300SM, Kawasaki’s supermotard for the overseas markets, and the Japanese manufacturer has just given it a minor engineering and feature refresh for 2027. 2027 KLX300SM continues with a 292cc engine but with revised internals Not expected in India for the foreseeable future 2027 Kawasaki KLX300SM: What’s different from 2026? The road-biased KLX230 upgrade that’s not in India (yet) Discussing the changes is a very short affair in the KLX300SM’s case since there are only a few. First, the connecting rod big-end bearing has been changed from a needle bearing to a plain bearing, contributing to improved performance and slightly higher peak power and torque over the previous model. The single-cylinder liquid-cooled mill now makes 26.8hp and 24.9Nm compared to 25hp and 23.9Nm earlier. Second, unlike in India, ABS is not mandatory in the US, so Kawasaki is adding sin...

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved a proposed timeline for Bharat Stage 7 (BS7) emission norms, with implementation set to begin in April 2029, according to The Economic Times. The proposed rules will be introduced in phases over six years, ending in April 2035, and are aligned with Europe’s Euro 7 standards. BS7 emission norms: Proposed rollout timeline The first phase will cover new passenger vehicles manufactured from April 2029. Light commercial vehicles and pick-up vans will follow in 2030, while heavy-duty trucks and buses are scheduled to come under the norms from April 2031. A separate timeline for two-wheelers is yet to be announced. The proposed standards will apply to vehicles covered by the new manufacturing deadlines. Existing vehicles, including those compliant with BS6, will not be affected by the transition, according to the report. BS7 norms: Smaller particles and brake, tyre emissions The proposed norms retain existing BS6 limits for most gaseou...

The Mahindra XUV 3XO CNG has been launched at a starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh, ex-showroom. The XUV 3XO CNG will take on rivals like the Maruti Brezza and Tata Nexon, which offer the choice of a factory-fitted CNG kit.  from Autocar India https://ift.tt/YfC4a0G

The 2026 Toyota Glanza facelift was launched in October, and it gets new powertrain options, additional features and minor design changes. However, it also misses out on a few things. Here, we look at what the updated Toyota hatchback gets right and where there is room for improvement. Hits More efficient powertrain The Glanza now gets a new 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder naturally aspirated engine that runs on petrol and CNG. Compared to the previous four-cylinder engine, claimed fuel efficiency in petrol mode has improved to 23.80kpl with the manual transmission, up from 22.35kpl, and 24.77kpl with the AMT, up from 22.94kpl. In CNG mode, the claimed mileage has increased to 33.61km/kg with the manual gearbox, up from 30.61km/kg. The new AMT option for the Glanza CNG has a claimed mileage of 34.47km/kg. Automatic gearbox choice with CNG With the Glanza facelift, Toyota has introduced the choice of an automatic gearbox, an AMT in this case. Buyers who regularly commute in stop-and-go traffic...

The Yamaha XSR900 has been a successful model for the Japanese manufacturer abroad, and it looks like that is recognised. For 2027, the company has just revealed a new colour option for the retro-roadster, which it says is a throwback to the iconic YZF750R supersport of the mid-1990s. Apart from the new colour, Yamaha has retained every other thing on the XSR900, mechanically and aesthetically. XSR900 is powered by an 890cc triple-cylinder engine, making 119hp and 93Nm Yamaha hasn’t revealed the price for the 2027 model yet Yamaha XSR900 2027: A cosmetic upgrade Mechanically the same To jog your memory, the XSR900 is a retro-naked that shares its platform and engine with the YZF-R9, Yamaha ’s middleweight supersport. It’s powered by an 890cc triple-cylinder liquid-cooled engine making 119hp and 93Nm. Although the XSR looks retro, as expected of the line-up, Yamaha has given it many modern features such as a 5-inch TFT display, ride modes, a quickshifter, fully adjustable KYB suspensio...

Hyundai has announced plans to invest USD 15.5 billion in India between 2026 and 2032. The investment will cover research and development, manufacturing capacity, local supplier development and businesses such as electric vehicle charging and automotive financing. The announcement follows a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Hyundai Motor Group executive chair Euisun Chung in New Delhi on October 13. “India remains one of Hyundai Motor Group’s most important and strategic markets globally. The past 30 years have been defined by our commitment to India. This investment reaffirms our commitment to India for the next 30 years and beyond,” Chung said. Hyundai investment: R&D and manufacturing plans The company plans to invest around USD 700 million in its Indian R&D centre, including a vehicle testing track. The investment is intended to expand engineering facilities and support the development of automotive technologies and local talent. The group also plans to incr...