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Triumph Motorcycles has updated the Tiger Sport 660 in international markets for 2025. Packed with new technology, the 2025 model debuts various advanced features while keeping the price increase minimal internationally. Remains mechanically unchanged Gets four new colours 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 660 details The Tiger Sport 660 retains its liquid-cooled 660cc three-cylinder engine that continues to make 81hp at 10,250rpm and 64Nm at 6250rpm. Like the Trident 660 , Triumph has updated the Tiger Sport 660 with new electronic features like cruise control, switchable traction control and cornering ABS. Additionally, riders now have access to three riding modes, with the addition of a Sport mode. These modes can be accessed by the same part TFT and LCD which also supports Bluetooth connectivity. You also get a bi-directional quick shifter as standard now. Triumph has also launched it with four new colours, featuring a new ‘Roulette Green’ colour. The updated Tiger Sport 660 wil

Hyundai records highest-ever CNG car sales in October 2024

The contribution of CNG-powered vehicles to Hyundai Motor India’s overall sales hit a record 14.9 percent in October on the back of strong demand in that segment and the company’s strong portfolio of entry-level CNG models. Hyundai offers CNG variants for Exter, Aura and Nios CNG models made up 12.8 percent of its April-October sales The share of CNG models in car sales is higher in rural markets The company recently introduced its dual CNG cylinder setup in the Grand i10 Nios and Exter , following which both models recorded incremental sales numbers as it offered better boot space and higher fuel efficiency. “We continuously listen to our customers’ feedback. The introduction of Hy-CNG Duo is aimed at meeting customer demands of providing ample space with high mileage and safety. This has helped us achieve the highest-ever CNG penetration of 14.9 percent in October 2024,” said Hyundai India’s chief operating officer Tarun Garg. Apart from the Grand i10 and Exter, Hyundai al

Toyota Innova Crysta waiting period reduces to three months

The Innova Crysta has been a steady seller for Toyota, even after the launch of the Hycross back in 2022. The company’s trusty diesel MPV continues to be a favourite, not just for the fleet operators but also for private buyers. Here, we have the latest update on Innova Crysta's waiting period. Entry-level variants have a two-month waiting Mid and high variants have a three-month waiting Disclaimer: Waiting periods are subject to change depending on the dealer and region. Please check with your local dealership for the exact waiting periods in your area. Toyota Innova Crysta waiting period November 2024 According to the official notification from Toyota, the waiting period for the Crysta hovers around the 2-3 month mark, down from five months in July this year. While lower variants have a waiting period of two months, the mid-spec Innova Crysta GX+ , launched in May this year, has a slightly higher waiting period of three months. This variant, thanks to its added fea

Hero Mavrick 440 USD fork variant or Harley X440: Which one to buy?

I saw that Hero has just shown an updated Mavrick 440 with a TFT colour screen and with USD forks. I was considering the Harley X440, but now that the Mavrick has the same features for less price I am confused about which bike to buy. Kunal Desai, via email Autocar India says: Hero did show an updated Mavrick 440 on the sidelines at EICMA and the bike had the features you have mentioned. There is no timeline for when this bike will launch in India, but we can expect to go on sale in the coming months. If you are willing to wait, you will get a better deal than the Harley X440, but there are more differences between these two bikes that you should consider than just the price difference . Aside from the badge value, the Harley looks and feels like a bigger bike than the Hero. It also has a more easy going and stable feel thanks to its larger wheels. The Hero on the other hand feels more compact and agile, both thanks to its bodywork as well as its smaller 17-inch wheels. We’d advis

Mercedes AMG C 63 S E Performance 4Matic+ track drive: Plug and Play

The Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E-Performance 4MATIC+ is a hybrid sports sedan that packs in supercar-rivalling performance for a price of Rs 1.95 crore (ex-showroom). Yes, Mercedes is asking for double the price of an AMG C 43, but is the C 63 twice the car? To find the answer and get a taste of its track capabilities, we experience it on the Buddh International Circuit. Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E-Performance 4MATIC+ performance What gave the previous editions of the C 63 an almost legendary status were their manic V8 petrol engines. In this iteration, though, Mercedes has plonked in a 2-litre turbo-petrol unit. But it isn’t a run-of-the-mill engine – its M139L is the most powerful four-cylinder in the world. It carries forward the F1 tech from the C 43 sedan, such as the electric exhaust gas turbocharger, wherein a small electric motor spins up the turbo even before the exhaust gases gush in, thereby eliminating turbo lag. But it gets a larger turbo, which takes the max output to 476hp/545Nm,

Mahindra XUV 3XO AX5 video review

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Mahindra Thar sales cross 2 lakh units

The Mahindra Thar , launched in October 2020, has driven past the 2,00,000-unit sales milestone in the Indian market. As per the latest SIAM industry wholesale data as well as the company's monthly sales statistics, the Thar 3-door, which has recently been joined by the 5-door Thar Roxx , has clocked total sales of 2,07,110 units till the end of October, 2024. Thar achieves 2 lakh unit sales milestone in a little over 4 years Thar Roxx has significantly boosted sales numbers Production to be ramped up further to cope with demand Mahindra Thar sales analysis What has clicked for the second-generation Thar in its 3-door avatar is its impeccable off-road prowess while retaining everyday usability, thanks to its modern interior, features, relatively easy driving manners and automatic transmission options. Mahindra Thar yearly sales Fiscal Unit sales Percentage change FY2021 14,186 - FY2022 37,844 167% FY2023 47,108 24.47% FY2024 65,246 38.50%

October 2024 sees best-ever bike, scooter dispatches at 2.16 million units

Indian two-wheeler industry saw its best-ever October sales in 2024, with both Dussehra and Diwali falling during the month. Understandably so, given that the leading vehicle manufacturers would have ensured that dealers across the country were stocked with bestselling and popular models, even as they pumped up the excitement with handsome discounts. Last month, two-wheeler manufacturers dispatched 21,64,276 units, a 14 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase (October 2023: 18,95,799 units). The previous peak of 20,53,497 units was attained in October 2018. While motorcycles remain the largest sub-segment in terms of volume with 1.39 million units, up 11 percent YoY, what stands out is the growing contribution of scooters to the overall two-wheeler pie. At 7,21,200 units dispatched in October, the scooter industry grew 22 percent, at double the pace of motorcycles. Also See: Bike, scooter sales soar in October 2024 due to festive season rush What’s more, despite scooters’ volumes be

New Toyota Camry India launch on December 11

Toyota India will announce prices for the new, ninth-generation Camry on December 11. The new sedan, which debuted globally in late 2023, sports a fresh design inside out, gets more features and comes with a petrol-hybrid powertrain only. This will replace the outgoing car which has been on sale in India since 2019 and received a mid-life update in 2022. New Camry gets new design inside out Continues to sit on the TNGA-K platform Deliveries expected to start next year New Toyota Camry exterior design The latest-generation Camry sticks to the tried-and-tested formula of its predecessors. While the exterior design is all-new, it continues to sit on the modular TNGA-K platform of the outgoing model. This platform is widely used in a number of Toyota and Lexus cars and SUVs globally. When it comes to design, the new car is clearly an evolution of the one currently on sale here. It is marginally longer, but has the same wheelbase as the current one. The face of the new Camry lo

Telangana waives EV road tax, registration fee

Telangana has joined the likes of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Kerala in offering incentives to boost EV adoption. The State Minister for Transport and BC Welfare Ponnam Prabhakar has announced a 100 percent exemption on road tax and registration fee at the time of purchase of an electric vehicle. Exemption applies to two and four-wheelers, CVs, buses, and more Policy meant to help reduce pollution in Hyderabad EV charging infrastructure likely to see boost in state The exemption, which has been introduced in a bid to reduce air pollution in the state capital Hyderabad, will apply to electric two-wheelers and four-wheelers, along with commercial vehicles such as taxis, three-wheelers and light goods carriers, and tractors and buses. EVs used by the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation and e-buses used to transport private employees will have a total exemption from road tax and registration fee for the entire lifecycle of the vehicle. The exemption will be applica

Volvo ES90 electric sedan global debut by March 2025

Volvo is gearing up to launch the ES90 as its first electric saloon early next year – and it will serve as a premium flagship for the firm’s next wave of five advanced EV models. The new BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE rival is a sibling model to the combustion-engined S90 and will be revealed next March at an event in Stockholm, Sweden. It has been developed with a focus on the Chinese market, although it will be sold worldwide. ES90 will be sold alongside the S90 sedan Will sit on the modular SPA2 platform Volvo ES90 will be based on EX90 SUV The ES90 will be closely related to the EX90 electric SUV and, like that model, will serve as a technological figurehead rather than a driver of sales volume. The ES90 will sit on the bespoke electric SPA2 platform that is used by the EX90. Images of the ES90 released by Volvo confirm that the model's profile will be similar to the current S90 sedan. It will also take styling cues from the EX90, including the closed-off grille,

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