The news broke late yesterday evening, and my phone hasn’t stopped buzzing since. Renault India has finally pulled the trigger on the new generation Duster, and the pricing strategy is aggressive enough to make the Korean giants sweat. The headline figure—ex-showroom prices starting under Rs. 15 lakh for the DCT variants—is what everyone is talking … Read more
Walking into the Classic Legends press briefing in Pune yesterday, I expected the usual updates. Maybe a new color scheme for the Jawa 42, or perhaps a confirmation of the long-rumored 650cc platform. What I didn’t expect was the sheet being pulled off a massive cruiser that dwarfed the Perak Bobber sitting next to it. … Read more
Toyota’s decision to bring the Yaris Cross to India for 2026 has generated considerable interest, but what’s really caught attention is the pricing strategy and the substantial registration fee discount being offered. After years of watching manufacturers struggle to balance premium positioning with competitive pricing in the Indian market, Toyota’s approach with the Yaris Cross … Read more
Spy shots have emerged showing QJ Motor’s updated SRV 600 undergoing testing, and the changes suggest this isn’t just a minor refresh. The images, captured by enthusiasts near QJ Motor’s facilities in China, reveal a motorcycle that addresses several criticisms of the original while adding features that bring it closer to competing with established European … Read more
Walking into the launch event in Bangalore last week, the air conditioning was fighting a losing battle against the heat of the crowd. Everyone was there for one number: ₹59,990. When the covers came off the new electric scooter, the room didn’t erupt in cheers so much as a collective murmur of disbelief. In a … Read more
If you hang around enough Yamaha dealer workshops in Delhi or Mumbai, you start hearing things. Not official press releases, but the kind of whispers that happen when service managers talk to regional bosses over chai. The topic that keeps popping up lately isn’t the R15 or the MT15—it’s the NMax 155. Specifically, whether Yamaha … Read more
When Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) finally decided to bring the ADV160 to our shores, it felt like a long-overdue correction. For years, Indian riders watched Southeast Asian markets enjoy proper adventure-style scooters while we made do with step-through underbones or basic commuter scooters. The launch event in Delhi wasn’t just about unveiling a … Read more
Honda’s announcement of the 0 Alpha SUV for India has created genuine excitement in the electric vehicle space, and for good reason. After years of watching from the sidelines while Tata dominated the EV market and Mahindra prepared aggressive electric offerings, Honda is finally making a serious commitment to battery-powered mobility in India. The 0 … Read more
Honda’s been playing catch-up in the hybrid SUV segment for a while now, watching Toyota dominate with RAV4s and Harrier hybrids flying out of showrooms. But with the ZR-V Hybrid hitting dealerships this June, it feels like Honda’s finally brought the right product at the right time. The question everyone’s asking—myself included—is whether this actually … Read more
Three years into its Indian market journey, the Harley-Davidson X440 has carved out a space that seemed impossible just a few years ago—delivering that unmistakable Harley cruiser experience without the ₹10-15 lakh price tag. I’ve watched this motorcycle evolve from a controversial concept into a legitimate success story, and the 2026 model year brings refinements … Read more