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India Bike Week 2025 moved to Panchgani

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After weeks of uncertainty around the venue and schedule for the 12th edition of India Bike Week, the organisers have finally confirmed that IBW 2025 will now take place on December 19 and 20 at a new location in Panchgani, Maharashtra. This marks a shift away from Vagator, Goa, which has hosted the festival for the past few years. Event relocated from Goa to Panchgani Dates remain December 19 and 20, 2025 Existing tickets valid; refunds available until December 3 India Bike Week 2025: all you need to know Same dates, new venue The move comes after prolonged uncertainty caused by the Zilla Parishad elections in Goa, which were first scheduled for December 13 and then moved to December 20, clashing with the initial IBW plan. The new venue is Dubash Airfield in Panchgani, which should offer a different backdrop from the familiar coastal setting of Goa. As always, IBW will pack in new motorcycle launches, custom builds, live music, riding events, and plenty more for enthusiasts....
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Next gen Kia Seltos teased ahead of December 10 reveal

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Kia has released the first official teaser of the next-gen Seltos ahead of the midsize SUV’s full reveal on Wednesday, December 10. Though the teaser doesn’t show much, it does preview a radically different design language for the new Seltos. Next gen Kia Seltos exterior design Horizontally split headlights The new Seltos adopts similar design cues to Kia’s newer global models, especially up front, where the midsize SUV features a wide ‘Tiger Nose’ grille, which is lined with chrome and flanked by sharp vertical DRLs. Interestingly, the main headlight units are placed within the extremities of the grille, and include C-shaped, vertical, and horizontal LED signatures. LED welcome animation and panoramic sunroof confirmed Notably, the teaser shows off an LED welcome animation feature for the DRL units and headlights, and the Kia emblem sits right above the grille. The camera also pans upwards to show off a panoramic sunroof. from Autocar India https://ift.tt/8LKj4DF
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Top 3 reasons to buy the Honda Activa 110 and 2 not to

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The Honda Activa is a product that needs no introduction. Ever since it was launched in India over two decades ago, this bestseller has seen small updates and feature additions along the way. Here are some reasons to buy the Activa 110 and some which will tempt you to look elsewhere.  Reasons to buy the Activa 110 Smooth engine which returns excellent fuel economy Refinement and Honda go hand-in-hand for by and large any product from the manufacturer’s stable we talk about and the Activa is no different. Its long-stroke engine is smooth almost all throughout the rev band and also returns excellent fuel economy. In our tests , the Activa returned a combined fuel economy of 60kpl.  Convenience-enhancing features A scooter’s USP is the amount of convenience and practicality it affords the user over a comparable motorcycle. In that regard, the Activa is quite adept with its keyless ignition system and fuel-saving start/stop tech. With the key fob in your pocket, all you ne...
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Citroen Basalt X road test review

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Citroen’s India journey has been anything but smooth. Despite an SUV-only portfolio in both the premium and mass segments, the French manufacturer struggled to find its footing here. While lack of brand awareness and limited dealer presence hurt, it was poor product planning that really dented Citroen’s early efforts to connect with mainstream Indian buyers. Its cars – while dynamically competent and refreshingly different in design – were too minimalistic and simply not aspirational enough. To its credit, Citroen hasn’t thrown in the towel. Instead, the company has gone back to the drawing board, taking feedback from customers, dealers and the media very seriously. It’s now in the middle of what could be described as a strategic reboot. Now rebranded under the ‘X’ range, the new Citroen models promise more upmarket interiors, richer equipment lists and more competitive pricing to boot. Beginning this renewed push is the Basalt X , the most distinctive model in Citroen’s India line...
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3 reasons to buy the TVS Ntorq 150 and 2 to skip it

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The TVS Ntorq 150 is the brand's largest ICE scooter to date, and also happens to be the most affordable scooter in the 150cc segment. If you're considering buying one, here are three reasons it's worth considering, and two reasons it might not be the scooter for you. Reasons to buy the TVS Ntorq 150 Punchy performance and refined engine The Ntorq 150 is powered by an air-cooled engine and is a thoroughly impressive unit that packs real punch without sacrificing refinement. While it may not be the most powerful in its class on paper, it delivers the highest torque figure at 14.2Nm, and crucially, this torque arrives low in the rev band. Getting to 80kph feels effortless, and even jumping from 30-40kph to highway speeds happens quicker than you’d expect. The motor also delivers a playful, throaty note that gives the scooter plenty of personality. Comfortable and handles well TVS has struck a great balance between handling and comfort with the Ntorq 150. While it isn’t...
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Ather 450 Apex: India’s Most Fun EV Scooter

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The Ather 450 Apex is the most evolved and advanced version of the 450X. We recently got to experience it in its 2025 avatar with new features that are a part of the Ather Stack 7.0 update. Ather 450X Apex styling and design - 9/10 The orange and blue colour scheme surely makes the scooter stand out in a crowd The Ather 450 Apex looks familiar yet fresh. It retains the compact, sharp silhouette of the 450X, but gets a few distinct elements that set it apart. The orange wheels and transparent side panels are an especially neat touch, with the latter revealing the bright orange trellis frame underneath. It gives the scooter a technical, concept-like vibe. This year also marks 10 years of the Ather brand, so the scooter is sporting 10-year anniversary stickers, making it a special edition. The Indium Blue paint scheme is surely a head turner and gives it a unique and premium look and feel. Weight and dimensions Seat height 780mm Kerb weight 111.6kg Ground clear...
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Opinion: A tough 2026 for Indian premium bikes?

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Plenty has already been said about how the new GST structure for bikes above 350cc is a roadblock for Indian manufacturers’ aspirations on a global scale. Regulation that taxes bikes over that engine size at 40 percent (vs 18 percent for sub-350cc) means Indian manufacturers will be re-evaluating their premium bike strategies. However, having just got back from EICMA 2025 , I can’t help wondering if tax isn’t the only thing they have to worry about. What I’m talking about is the wave of Chinese manufacturers and/or Chinese-made motorcycles that were spread across the show. There were literally dozens of brands, some of them already well known/established and others that I’d never seen before. Mind you, these were not the sort of cheap and not-so-cheerful products one normally assumes (there were plenty of those too), but large and premium-looking motorcycles. It was difficult to keep track of the sheer number of multi-cylinder cruisers, roadsters and ADVs on display. It’s also not ...
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Tata Sierra’s ARGOS platform: Everything you need to know

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Along with unveiling the new Sierra, Tata Motors also showcased the new platform on which the SUV is built. Called the All-Terrain Ready, Omni-Energy and Geometry Scalable Architecture (ARGOS) platform, it not only underpins the Sierra but will also underpin future models in its lineup. Here’s everything you need to know about the platform Where does ARGOS fit in Tata's platform strategy? The ARGOS platform sits between the ATLAS platform, which underpins SUVs like the Curvv (ICE and EV), and the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) derived OMEGA ARC platform that underpins the Harrier and Safari SUVs. Essentially, this platform can be used to develop Tata SUVs with a length between 4.3m to 4.6m. Tata claims that ARGOS has been developed for enhancing its overall dimensions and bringing it on par with SUVs in its class and a class above. In its class, the SUV gets the biggest height and width at 1715mm and 1841mm respectively, and it gets the longest wheelbase and ground clearance at 2730mm...
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5 luxury car features now offered on mass market models

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Features that were once limited to high-end luxury models are now showing up in everyday, affordable cars , increasing our expectations from this segment. Some focus on safety, while others enhance passenger comfort more. Here are five such features that have now moved to mass-market models. Head-up display A head-up display is now offered in cars like the Maruti Baleno , Maruti Brezza , Toyota Hyryder and Tata Sierra . With roots in aviation, a heads-up display shows information in the driver’s line of sight on the windscreen or a transparent panel, so that visibility remains unaffected.  Ventilated seats Models like the Renault Kiger , Skoda Kylaq and Maruti XL6 offer front ventilated seats, while the Kia Syros takes it further with rear ventilated seats and a reclining function. To enhance passenger comfort, cars like the Tata Sierra and Mahindra XEV 9S even offer Boss Mode, which lets you adjust the front passenger seat to free up space at the back, while models ...
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Honda Shine 100 DX review: Shines bright as a commuter

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100cc commuter bikes are slowly but surely releasing their iron-fisted grip on the two-wheeler market. But even with all the ‘premium’ products chipping away, they still make up a huge piece of the pie. Durability, frugality and affordability are still highly valued, and that’s why the 100cc bike still reigns supreme. The latest one from Honda is the familiar-looking Shine 100 DX, the suffix signifying that this is the more premium version. To refresh your memory, the DX gets some noteworthy changes over the base Shine 100, such as a larger 10-litre fuel tank (up by 1L), tubeless tyres, a digital display, a blacked-out finish on the engine, four new colours and a chrome garnish atop the headlight, just like you’ll see on the bigger Shine 125. These changes have resulted in a 4kg weight gain over the base Shine 100, but the DX still comes in at a lightweight 103kg. Fun fact: that’s 9 kilos less than the runaway success that is the Hero Splendor. Large font is quite legible on-the-go...
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TVS begins BMW F 450 GS production

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TVS and BMW Motorrad have crossed a major milestone, surpassing 2 lakh units produced under their strategic partnership that began in 2013. The achievement coincides with the start of production for the latest motorcycle to emerge from this collaboration, the BMW F 450 GS, at the TVS Hosur plant. Partnership has produced 2 lakh units since 2013 BMW F 450 GS production begins at TVS Hosur plant TVS–BMW partnership Previous products included the BMW G 310 R, G 310 GS, and G 310 RR Over the years, the partnership has delivered models such as the BMW G 310 R, G 310 GS, and G 310 RR – motorcycles BMW says have become important contributors to its global growth. All these models are manufactured at TVS Motor’s Hosur facility, which is also where production of the upcoming BMW F 450 GS has now commenced. The production-spec F 450 GS made its global debut at EICMA 2025 and will serve as the new entry point into BMW’s GS lineup following the discontinuation of the G 310 GS. It is power...
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