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Triumph 350cc bikes set to launch in April

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The MD and CEO of Bajaj Auto - Rajiv Bajaj - has confirmed in an interview that the downsized 350cc Triumph models will make their way to the market by April 2026. 1. Bajaj to launch 350cc Triumph models 2. These smaller displacement models will fall under a lower tax bracket 3. KTM 390 range and Bajaj 400 range to follow suit Triumph 350cc models: What to expect? The smaller displacement models will be based on the current 399cc engine. We had earlier reported that Bajaj is developing sub-350cc KTM and Triumph bikes. Now in a recent development, Rajiv Bajaj has confirmed that the downsized 350cc Triumph bikes will be launched in April. This will be quite beneficial for Bajaj since Triumph’s entire small capacity range falls above the 350cc category and attracts a higher 40 percent tax.  In contrast, the sub-350cc models will fall under a lower tax bracket and hence only attract 18 percent GST that will help them to be priced more competitively. The 350cc engine will not b...

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Government mandates minimum 95 octane rating for E20 petrol from April

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The Indian government has mandated the sale of ethanol-blended petrol with an octane rating of at least 95 RON (research octane number) from April 1, 2026. This will take effect exactly a year after the nationwide rollout of petrol with 20 percent ethanol blend (E20). The government may allow oil firms to sell fuel that meets only the RON specification in special cases and for specific regions or periods. The fuel will be standardised under Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specifications to ensure consistency in fuel quality and safety across the country. Ethanol has a high octane rating of around 108 RON. When blended with petrol at up to 20 percent (E20), it helps increase the fuel's overall octane level. As per oil companies, a 20 percent ethanol blend raises the octane rating by about 6 RON. So, if regular petrol earlier had an octane rating of around 91-92 RON, E20 fuel should now be closer to 97-98 RON. from Autocar India https://ift.tt/XhfIZpV

Maruti e Vitara vs Hyundai Creta Electric top variant: Which offers more value?

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Maruti finally launched the e Vitara , its first electric offering, more than a year after unveiling it. Priced competitively from Rs 15.99 lakh ex-showroom, inclusive of battery, the e Vitara sits in the heavily contested midsize EV space, with the Creta Electric – the EV counterpart of Hyundai’s bestseller – being a close rival. In this article, we compare their top-spec variants, the e Vitara Alpha and the Creta Electric Excellence LR , to see which one offers more value.   Top-spec Maruti e Vitara vs Hyundai Creta Electric: Dimensions e Vitara has a longer wheelbase, but Creta Electric offers additional frunk storage Top-spec Maruti e Vitara top spec vs Hyundai Creta Electric top spec: Dimensions   Maruti e Vitara Hyundai Creta Electric Difference Length (mm) 4,275 4,340 -65 Width (mm) 1,800 1,790 +10 Height (mm) 1,640 1,655 -15 Wheelbase (mm) 2,700 2,610 +90 Ground clearance (mm) 18...