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The Bajaj Pulsar N160 has gained a lot of traction in the last three years and Bajaj has now given it even more appeal with the introduction of a new 4 valve version. The existing 2-valve N160 continues to be on sale while two new 4-valve variants have been added to the line up. Bajaj Pulsar N160 4V Whats new The engine changes are bigger than expected with this being a new engine that is still 165cc but now has a bigger 63.5mm bore and shorter 52mm stroke. Bajaj claims a sizable jump from 16hp at 8750rpm to 18.5hp at 9500rpm while torque drops marginally from 14.65Nm at 6750rpm to 14.4Nm at a higher 8000rpm. Bajaj also claims a high rev limit of 10,900rpm. The bottom end of the engine and the gearbox are the same as before. The chassis is also mostly the same, but there have been some minor refinements in the main frame and swingarm which have helped offset the minor gain in engine weight as well as the move to a fatter new 37mm USD fork on the 4V models. As a result, kerb weight is ...

The Grecale is Maserati’s take on the mid-size luxury SUV and in SUV-crazy India will likely be the first port of call for buyers intrigued by the iconic brand. It’s been updated outside, inside and under the hood to help convert that mystique into sales. 2027 Maserati Grecale Exterior Design and Engineering - 8/10 Like most Maseratis , the Grecale is one of those cars that looks better in the metal than it does in photographs. There’s Italian flair to the design, with the proportions finely balanced across its 4.8m length. The classic Maserati cues - voluptuous fenders, vents aft of the front wheels and the cut of the glasshouse - are all there and help establish the marque, even in profile. The 2027 Grecale gets a more prominent concave grille with the Trident logo at its centre. The key visual change comes at the front. A strong horizontal crease visually divides the face into two distinct sections. The upper portion retains the familiar sculpted Maserati look, while the lower sec...

The Ducati Monster V2 is the most significant update to the Monster nameplate in several years. It brings a new engine shared with the Panigale V2, Streetfighter V2 and Multistrada V2 families, a new monocoque chassis, and some major design changes, including the return of the muscular big-tank look that defined earlier-generation Monsters. Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about it. What is the price of the Ducati Monster V2 in India? The Ducati Monster V2 is available in two variants – Monster and Monster+ – across three colour options. The Monster starts at Rs 13.99 lakh for Ducati Red and Rs 14.23 lakh for Iceberg White and Sport Livery. The Monster+ adds a headlight cowl and passenger seat cover over the standard model, and is priced at Rs 14.34 lakh for Ducati Red and Rs 14.45 lakh for Iceberg White and Sport Livery. All prices ex-showroom, India. What engine does the Ducati Monster V2 use? The Ducati Monster V2 is powered by a new 890cc, liquid-coole...

Tesla is offering the 2026 Model Y in two variants: Premium RWD and L Premium AWD, both with 60kWh. Priced at Rs 50.89 lakh (ex-showroom), the lower-spec Premium RWD comes with a rear-axle-mounted electric motor and a 60kWh LFP battery (64kWh gross) with a WLTP-claimed range of 500km. We put this 2026 Tesla Model Y RWD Premium variant to the test to calculate its real-world efficiency. We used 'Chill' driving mode for our tests 20-80 percent recharge takes 23 minutes on a 250kW Tesla Supercharger Has a kerb weight of 1,928 kg  Tesla Model Y Premium RWD: Range, Efficiency tested The Model Y is powered by a rear-mounted electric motor which produces 299hp and 420Nm of torque. It is equipped with two drive modes – Standard and Chill,  the latter being an Economy setting, which we used for our tests. It also gets two levels of regenerative braking – Standard and Reduced. For our runs, we used ‘Standard’ (most aggressive) in the city and ‘Reduced’ on the highway. In the city, i...

The CAFE 3 norms are just eight months away. Things will certainly get tighter and tougher for automakers, in terms of upping the number of clean power options as well as light-weighting their current brawn-ish SUVs. If one has to bring a 30 percent reduction in fleet-average performance and move from MIDC to WLTP test results, an automaker has very little leeway in terms of just about making it.  As a product planner, I would seriously take this as an opportunity to bring the focus back onto the entry-level small car. In fact, all product planners should be doing the same, irrespective of what your current portfolio is. The policymakers are sending out a clear message to the Indian automobile industry – relook and revive the small car, for you have neglected it for quite some time now! And why not? It’s not just for developing markets; look at the developed world too. The otherwise ostentatious European is seriously evaluating the small car once again. Even the more aware and con...

Norton has revealed a one-off version of its Manx R in collaboration with Peaceful Research, a British art and design practice known for its work around contemporary motorsport and automotive culture. The motorcycle, officially called the Manx [P]R, made its public debut at the British MotoGP weekend at Silverstone One-off Manx R gets pink and purple finish 200cc V4 continues to make 206hp and 130Nm Bike was revealed at the British MotoGP at Silverstone Norton has revealed a one-off Manx R created in collaboration with Peaceful Research, a British design practice working across motorsport and contemporary culture. The motorcycle made its public debut at the 2026 British MotoGP at Silverstone. The one-off Manx R gets an asymmetrical finish combining metallic pink, deep purple and light grey. Peaceful Research's graphics have been incorporated into the bodywork, while a ‘26’ graphic on the tail marks the year of the project. The collaboration is limited to the design, with no chan...

The Avore EX2 is the mid-spec electric motorcycle in Avore's lineup. It gets a 5kWh battery, a 7.5kW motor and a claimed IDC range of 255km. 1. What is the Avore EX2's price? The Avore EX2 is priced at Rs 1.46 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom). It sits below the EX2S, which is priced at Rs 1.70 lakh. 2. What battery and motor does it get? The EX2 uses a 5kWh battery pack paired with a 7.5kW PMSM motor. It has a claimed 255km IDC range and a 100kph top speed. It gets four riding modes: Reverse, Eco, City and Sport. 3. What features does it get? The EX2 gets a segmented colour LCD display with Bluetooth connectivity and navigation. Other features include cruise control, hill hold, regenerative braking and keyless operation. It also gets vehicle tracking, geofencing and anti-theft alerts. 4. What are its dimensions? The Avore EX2 has a 790mm seat height and weighs 154kg in kerb form. Suspension duties are handled by telescopic front fork and a rear monoshock. It gets disc brakes ...

The Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler has marked a comeback for a pickup model under the Scorpio nameplate, after the Scorpio Getaway was discontinued in 2019. The Scorpio Lifestyler’s exterior design finds its roots in the 2023 Mahindra Global Pik Up concept, while the interior is inspired by the 2025 Vision T concept. In the production-spec version, the exterior and interior design have undergone noticeable changes. Here’s a detailed account of all the changes.  Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler production vs concept: Exterior changes Gets a boxier grille, but similar headlights and front bumper   At the front, the Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler has similar LED headlights to the Global Pik Up concept, featuring L-shaped LED DRLs and projector lighting elements. The grille, however, is boxier on the production-spec model and has a ‘Scorpio’ badge. The front bumper features square elements for the air inlays and vertically stacked LED fog lamps. The tow hook is finished in a contrasting co...

Maruti has revealed it will launch the Baleno facelift on September 5, 2026. The Baleno is currently in its second-generation avatar, which launched in 2022, and is due for an update. While further details about the facelifted Baleno are awaited, some test mules have hinted at the expected changes on the hatchback.  Expected to get a revised fascia with a new grille and front bumper Rear design is likely to be similar, save for a revised rear bumper Dashboard design could be similar; could get new upholstery Maruti Baleno facelift: Expected changes Could get a new grille with a horizontal bar and a revised bumper  Previous spy shots of the facelifted Baleno have hinted at a redesigned fascia, featuring a new grille with a bar in the middle, likely to be finished in chrome, that connects the headlights. The headlight design is, however, expected to be unchanged, with boomerang-shaped LED DRLs. The test mules also had a redesigned bumper devoid of the front fog lamps seen on th...

Harley-Davidson has filed trademark applications for the names RMCR and RMXR with the US Patent and Trademark Office, according to reports – the clearest signal yet that a production version of the Revolution Max Cafe Racer concept could be on its way, along with what appears to be a flat-tracker sibling. Trademark applications for RMCR and RMXR filed in the US RMCR is believed to be the Revolution Max Cafe Racer; RMXR likely a flat-tracker derivative Both filed on an intent-to-use basis; production not guaranteed Harley-Davidson RMCR and RMXR: What to expect The RMCR concept was previously showcased at the Mama Tried Motorcycle Show earlier this year Reports suggest the RM prefix in both names stands for Revolution Max – Harley-Davidson's liquid-cooled DOHC V-twin platform, which is currently available in 975cc and 1,250cc configurations. The CR suffix in RMCR is widely read as standing for Cafe Racer, while XR draws a direct lineage from the company's storied flat-track heri...

Since their inception, Ultraviolette Automotive has been focussed on the premium end of the EV two-wheeler market with their products prices from Rs 2.49 lakh to Rs 4.59 lakh, a challenge for high sales numbers. However, with the changing winds in the ICE world, Ultraviolette looks to have turned a corner for the better. With almost no direct competition, this shouldn’t be a surprise, but it’s noteworthy regardless. Ultraviolette registers 406 percent increase in sales YoY BaaS and more versatile X-47 model looks to have helped this Ultraviolette has two more lower price models in the works Largest EV motorcycle monthly sales in July 2026 Only behind Revolt and Oben As per the retail sales data on the Vaahan portal, Ultraviolette Automotive has delivered 694 units in July 2026, a 406 percent increase compared to last year. Till July 2026, the brand has sold 3200 vehicles, the best since the brand was founded in 2023. Although the increase in sales numbers could be attributed to them o...

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SUVs are best had with diesel engines, but given our policies and the disapprobation surrounding this fuel, most carmakers have entirely withdrawn themselves from offering diesel engines. What’s interesting is that where diesel is still on offer, it continues to make up a sizeable portion of that segment, meaning that demand is still healthy but customers only have a handful of options to choose from. So, if you are in the market looking for a diesel-automatic SUV, here we have compiled a list of the five best diesel-AT midsize SUVs available within a budget of Rs 25 lakh.  Mahindra XUV 7XO  Price: Rs 15.29 lakh – Rs 25.79 lakh  Mahindra is almost synonymous with large diesel SUVs and the XUV 7X0 ’s 185hp, 2.2-litre diesel is a benchmark for refinement and performance. It’s the most powerful SUV here, and the 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox that’s offered with this engine is smooth, too. A premium and spacious interior with generous levels of equipment and a...

Besides the new 890cc V-twin engine, Ducati has also changed a bunch of things under the skin that make the new Monster a significantly different motorcycle to the one it replaces. For the sake of simplicity, for the remainder of this article, Monster old refers to the previous MY2024 937cc Monster and Monster new is the current MY2026 890cc Monster V2. Let’s go through the changes and also see what remains unchanged on the Monster V2 . Ducati Monster old vs new: Engine and chassis Biggest changes from the older Monster     This is the headlining change and for a good reason. Ducati went from the previous 937cc V-twin engine to a new 890cc V-twin engine that’s also available on the Multistrada V2, Panigale V2, and Streetfighter V2. Despite getting smaller, the engine delivers the same power as before and it does it 250rpm earlier in the rev range. Torque, however, sees a 2Nm reduction and it’s now delivered 750rpm later in the rev range than before. The other big change is t...