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Yamaha launches flex-fuel FZ at Rs 1.24 lakh

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Yamaha has launched the FZ Blue Flex – a flex-fuel-compatible version of the FZ that can run on ethanol blends ranging from E20 to E85. The launch makes Yamaha the latest manufacturer to enter the flex-fuel space, following Suzuki with the Gixxer SF 250 FFV and Hero with the Splendor and HF Deluxe . First Yamaha model to be offered in a flex-fuel variant Uses the same engine as the rest of the FZ range, but with lower peak output figures Available through Yamaha Blue Square dealerships Yamaha FZ Blue Flex details Peak output drops compared to the standard FZ; ground clearance is also lower The FZ Blue Flex is powered by the same 149cc air-cooled, fuel-injected single-cylinder engine that underpins the rest of the FZ range, but with modifications that allow it to run on higher ethanol blends. Peak output is rated at 11.7hp at 7,250rpm and 12.8Nm at 6,000rpm – a drop of 0.7hp and 0.5Nm compared to the standard FZ. This is a common trade-off with flex-fuel engines due to ethanol's...
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Jaguar Type 01 prototype drive video

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Nissan Tekton vs Renault Duster: Whose mid-spec trim offers more features?

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The Nissan Tekton was recently launched in India as the Japanese manufacturer’s flagship SUV in the country. It is being offered in five trims: Visia, Visia+, Acenta, N-Connecta, Tekna, and Tekna+, among which the mid-spec N-Connecta is offered with all the available powertrain options. At its price point, the Renault Duster ’s mid-spec Techno variant is also available with the same powertrains. So, should you choose the Tekton’s N-Connecta over the Duster’s Techno? We find out. Nissan Tekton vs Renault Duster: Dimensions The Duster is slightly taller than the Tekton Nissan Tekton vs Renault Duster: Dimensions and other specifications    Nissan Tekton Renault Duster  Difference Length (mm) 4,348 4,346 +2 Width (mm) 1,815 1,815 None Height (mm) 1,674 1,701 -27 Wheelbase (mm) 2,657 2,657 None Ground clearance (mm) 212 212 None Boot space (litres) 518 518 None The dimensions of the Nissan Tekton and Renault Duster are similar. While the Duster is slightly taller than the T...
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Kawasaki offering discounts up to Rs 2.89 lakh on Ninja models

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Kawasaki has extended its ongoing offers on three models in its Ninja lineup through the end of July. The benefits, covering the Ninja 1100 SX, ZX-6R and ZX-10R, have been announced via the company's official social media channels. ZX-10R effective ex-showroom price now Rs 17.90 lakh Ninja 1100 SX gets a complimentary pannier kit worth Rs 1.25 lakh ZX-6R gets a complimentary Öhlins steering damper worth Rs 83,000 Kawasaki Ninja July offers The ZX-10R continues to receive the largest benefit The Ninja ZX-10R continues to be offered with a straight Rs 2.89 lakh discount, bringing its effective ex-showroom price down to Rs 17.90 lakh. At that price, it remains one of the most competitively priced litre-class superbikes currently on sale in India. The Ninja 1100 SX gets a complimentary pannier kit worth Rs 1.25 lakh, a meaningful addition for riders who plan to tour and would likely have opted for luggage anyway. Meanwhile, the ZX-6R is being offered with a complimentary Öhlins steeri...
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Centre says E25 petrol not ready to be rolled out yet

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India's Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, during a recent media interaction, said that a public rollout of E25 petrol is still some time away. The minister stated that E25 (25 percent ethanol blended petrol) is still undergoing tests at the moment and “any suggestions that we are bringing E25 now is misinterpretation.” Government on E25 and other ethanol blends Speaking about E25 petrol, Puri said that the fuel is not ready for the market yet as Centre is still “conducting tests, which will take time.” The Union Minister went on to say that any progress on the matter will be based on the results from these tests, which will be followed by an evaluation phase. Once that is done, “we will then talk to the stakeholders and automobile manufacturers,” said Puri. However, the minister did not specify any timeline for this process. Puri also spoke about the recently introduced E85 petrol. The minister stated that it will take a bit of time for E85 to be ma...
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Hyundai Creta Electric long term video review

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Used car study 2026: Mahindra XUV700 holds its value best among executive SUVs

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Conducted in association with  Spinny , India’s leading pre-owned car platform, the fourth edition of our Used Car Study analyses real-world resale values across a broad spectrum of vehicles sold in the Indian market to assess depreciation trends over a five-year ownership period. The study is based on actual transactional data shared by Spinny for vehicles sold between January 1 and August 31, 2025. In this part of the  resale value study  series, we take a look at the executive SUV segment: Executive SUVs resale value  The Mahindra XUV700 has emerged as one of the strongest performers in the used car market, with all variants retaining value impressively well. Particularly noteworthy are the petrol variants, which display the flattest depreciation curves over a four-year period. In fact, one-year-old used examples are trading at only 15-16 percent below their average on-road prices, underlining the SUV’s exceptionally strong market demand. By comparison, five-yea...
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