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Spy shots reveal the production-ready design of Harley-Davidson’s upcoming 440cc cruiser.(Image: https://www.reddit.com/r/indianbikes/) The upcoming Harley-Davidson Sprint 440 has been spotted without camouflage ahead of its expected global debut at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan on November 3. The latest images show production-ready styling and several differences from the X440 and X440 T. Although it is based on the X440 T platform, the Sprint 440 has a traditional cruiser design, with a long, low stance. It features a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, swept-back handlebar,...

The electric two-wheeler maker will raise combined annual capacity by 225,000 units as it works to meet rising demand. Ather Energy's board has approved a capital expenditure of approximately Rs 122 crore to expand manufacturing capacity at its two production facilities, the company informed stock exchanges on Monday, as it moves to keep pace with demand for its electric scooters.The expansion covers Ather's existing factory at Hosur in Tamil Nadu and the under-construction Factory 3.0 at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in Maharashtra. At...

Sanctioned by the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI), the league will follow a franchise-based championship format. Actor and entrepreneur John Abraham has been appointed strategic advisor to the Indian Superbike League (ISBL), a new property aiming to bring professional motorcycle racing, entertainment and motorcycle culture together in India, the company announced.The league announced the appointment and released a promotional film introducing ISBL as a motorsport and entertainment property. Details of the league’s teams, riders, race formats and venues...

Maruti Suzuki has shown off a flex-fuel-ready WagonR, but has not yet disclosed when it might go on sale in India. The Government of India is pushing ahead with plans to roll out flex fuel in India, particularly high-ethanol E85 and E100 blends. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has published a notice detailing amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, which will formally recognise the sale and use of vehicles designed specifically to use blends with 85 percent...

The restriction will apply to vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not meet BS-VI emission standards. More than 10 lakh vehicles in neighbouring National Capital Region (NCR) could be impacted by Delhi’s decision to ban vehicles that do not meet BS-VI emission standards from entering the capital between November 1, 2026, and January 31, 2027, as per transport department estimates. BS-VI vehicles comply with India’s latest and most stringent emission standards for motor vehicles. Bharat Stage or BS norms set legally enforceable...

Only the top-end variant gets ADAS and Hyundai's AI-powered voice assistant. Hyundai Motor India's new Bayon compact SUV will be sold in seven variants, from the entry-level HX 2 to the fully loaded HX 10. All come with the same engine, a 1.5-litre petrol unit, but the choices of gearbox and features change as buyers move up the range. The base variant starts at ₹9,99,900 in India, and top out at ₹17,99,900 (all prices ex-factory, introductory).The engine is a four-cylinder unit...

The Bayon has been engineered to achieve a five-star BNCAP safety rating. Hyundai Motor India has launched the Bayon compact SUV in seven variants, ranging from the entry-level HX 2 to the fully loaded HX 10. Prices start from ₹9,99,900, and go all the way up to ₹17,99,900 (all prices ex-showroom, India; introductory). Bookings are already open.The four-cylinder engine displaces 1,497cc and makes 114bhp at 6,300rpm and 143.8Nm at 4,500rpm. The HX 2, HX 3 and HX 3+ get a six-speed...

Hyundai formally launched the Bayon in India today, priced starting at ₹9,99,900 (ex-showroom, introductory). Hyundai launched its new Bayon compact SUV today, priced starting just under ₹10 lakhs (ex-showroom, introductory), and only one petrol engine option was announced. However, the company has also confirmed that CNG variants will debut after a short gap, in January 2027. This will be a key part of the company’s sweeping strategy to launch 26 new and updated products by 2030 to retake the #2 position...

The Z9 GT and D9 are expected to target the premium end of the market. BYD has confirmed that its luxury brand, Denza, will make its India debut on November 13. The brand is likely to enter the India market with two models, the Z9 GT shooting brake and the D9 luxury MPV, which will be positioned above BYD’s existing range, in the segment above ₹80 lakh.The Z9 GT and D9 are expected to target the premium end of the market,...