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BMW launched its M2 four-door coupe in India, priced at ₹1.03 crore (ex-showroom). The BMW M2 was first introduced in the Indian market in 2023, and it is now being offered as a completely built-up (CBU) unit. A year and a half later, it is getting its much-needed facelift with updated performance, a new design, and modern features. The compact two-door, Sports coupe is a more souped-up version of the standard BMW 2 series. It has sportier design elements and ditches most of the chrome present in the standard 2-series Gran Coupe. Under the hood, the new M2 houses a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder, inline petrol engine that delivers 473 bhp with 550 Nm of peak torque in the manual transmission or 600 Nm in the automatic transmission. It completes the 0-100 sprint in a claimed 4 seconds with the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission and 4.2 seconds with the six-speed manual gearbox. The torque curve is optimised for linear power delivery, with maximum torque available from 2,650 to 6,130 rpm, whereas the peak power is achieved at 6,250 rpm. The redline is set at 7,200 rpm. The standard eight-speed automatic features three modes (Efficient, Sport, Sport Plus). An optional six-speed manual with optimised gear ratios is also available. With the help of a 'Gear Shift Assistant' the manual M2 allows for slip-free operation during downshifts. The top speed of the car is electronically limited to 250 kmph which can be upgraded to 285 km/h with the M Driver's Package. Also Read : World's largest BMW factory completes 30 years. And it isn't in Germany On the exterior, the BMW has gotten rid of the chrome grille and replaced it with a frameless one with horizontal bars. There are blacked-out exhaust tailpipes are offered as standard while the BMW M2 logo at the front and rear now comes in black with a silver outline. The bold and muscular M-specific look is achieved by the broad wheel arches along with flared side skirts. At the back of the car is also a diffuser to improve the car's aerodynamics. The BMW M2 gets adaptive LED headlights and an optional M Carbon Roof reducing the car's centre of gravity is also available. Inside the cabin, the sports coupe gets a flat-bottomed M leather steering wheel with a red centre marker at 12 o'clock position. The dashboard holds the BMW Curved Display with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch central screen. The boot has 390 litres of space and the rear seats are foldable with a 40:20:40 split. There are optional carbon bucket seats available for the car with illuminated logos on the headrests along with other options. The BMW M2 uses Adaptive M suspension to provide electronically controlled damping balancing performance and ride comfort. An M Sport differential improves traction, particularly during cornering or low-grip conditions. The staggered wheel setup includes 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels. Braking duties are fulfilled with M high-performance compound brakes with blue or optional red-painted callipers. BMW has given the car a lightweight design, Brake Energy Regeneration, Auto Start-Stop function, electric power steering, differential and transfer case with optimised warm-up behaviour and aerodynamics to improve fuel efficiency. The standard safety features of the German sports coupe include Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC) and an Active M Differential. The car is equipped with head and side airbags for the driver and front passenger as well as head airbags for the rear seats as standard. It also gets anti-lock braking (ABS) and an M Dynamic Mode for controlled slip during spirited driving. The new M2 is available in non-metallic Alpine White and M Zandvoort Blue, as well as a range of metallic shades such as Brooklyn Grey, Portimao Blue and Sao Paulo Yellow. Interior upholstery options include Vernasca leather and Merino leather with further customisation available through carbon-fiber trim packages.
Mumbai : Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India today unveiled and launched its much-awaited all-new 3 Generation Honda Amaze. This marks the global debut of the new generation Amaze in India, a key market for Honda globally and the first country to launch the new model. The all-new Amaze will be available at an introductory price range of Rs 7,99,900 - Rs. 10,89,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi); valid till 45 days from launch. The stylish and premium compact sedan has been designed to offer an OUTCLASS and delightful sedan experience that meets the aspirations ...Read More >
Mumbai : Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading premium car manufacturer in India today launched two exclusive editions of its popular SUV - Honda Elevate Black Edition and Honda Elevate Signature Black Edition. These exclusive editions have been introduced in new Crystal Black Pearl colour. Introduced in response to a popular demand received from the market, these premium black editions will cater to customers who are seeking a bold, sophisticated and distinctive designed SUV experience from Honda. Speaking about the new Black Editions of the Honda Elevate, Mr. Takuya Tsumura, President and ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Indian Motorcycle, an American motorcycle brand, has officially announced the updated price list for the MY2025 stock in India. The updated prices apply to all Indian Motorcycle dealerships across India. Models such as the Chief, Chieftain, Challenger, Springfield, Pursuit, and the Roadmaster have gone through this latest price update. Indian Motorcycle MY2025 price list The cruiser-style motorcycle lineups, such as the Chief and Springfield, start from Rs 23.52 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs 41.96 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively. The cruiser-tourer style motorcycle lineups, including ...Read More >
Patiala: Punjab faces unprecedented pressure on its power grid, with electricity demand almost doubling over the past 12 years -- drawing parallels with a developing nation's industrial boom and raising fears of future grid stress. On July 5, the demand was highest ever, with peak load surging to 17,233 MW, almost double the 9,074 MW recorded in the year 2012-13. Officials associate this sharp rise with the state's intensifying domestic, industrial, and agricultural power usage -- during the summer sowing season particularly.The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) attributed the sur ...Read More >
NewsVoirNew Delhi [India], August 21: TVS Motor Company, a global leader in two and three-wheeler manufacturing, today launched the TVS King Kargo HD EV - engineered for the evolving needs of the urban and semi-urban logistics segment. The TVS King Kargo HD is purpose-built to combine cutting-edge technology, robust design, performance and reliability. The company also showcased the TVS King Kargo HD CNG variant, which will be launched before the end of the calendar year '25.The TVS King Kargo HD EV is designed to elevate safety, comfort, and connectivity for last-mile delivery operators. It i ...Read More >
Suzuki Motorcycles India Pvt Ltd (SMIPL) is going to renew its presence in the 125 cc scooter segment with the launch of the new Burgman Street. This follows the launch of Avenis last year and is expected to include multiple design updates. Before the official event, the brand teased the upcoming model on social media. The short clips released by the brand give a glimpse of the design of the upcoming model. New Suzuki Burgman Street: Design Based on the teaser, the new Suzuki Burgman Street wil ...Read More >
The BE 6e, just as its name sounds, stands out as a futuristic, power-packed, and sporty electric Mahindra SUV on Indian roads. The highly anticipated Mahindra BE 6e, an all-electric compact SUV, has been finally launched at an introductory price of Rs 18.9 lakh (ex-showroom). Globally revealed alongside its sibling, the XEV 9e, this born-electric offering from Mahindra seems to be good enough (on-paper) to position itself as India's answer to luxury compact SUVs from global brands. With its futuristic design, a wealth of modern features, and an impressive power output - the highest in its fa ...Read More >
Hyderabad: TVS Motor Company has silently launched a new special edition version of its popular and best-selling scooter, Jupiter 110, in India. The new TVS Jupiter 110 Stardust Black Edition is currently positioned above the top-spec Disc SXC variant. It is priced at Rs 95,231 (ex-showroom, Telangana). It features an all-black finish with bronze badging, while retaining the same engine, dimensions, and features of the standard Jupiter 110. The special edition scooter also features LED lighting. TVS Jupiter 110 Stardust Black Edition: What's new? The Jupiter 110 Stardust Black Edition featur ...Read More >
New Delhi: The wait for the launch of Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 bike in the Indian market is about to end. This bike will be launched after two days, which can get very good support among the people. The mileage and features of the bike can also be amazing. Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350 is believed to be launched on 23 November. Earlier, a teaser has been released by the company. You can see in the teaser that the look and design of the bike looks very cool. There is a possibility of seeing the passion of buying this bike among the youth. What can be special in the bike, all this can be ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18: TVS Motor Company has launched a new motorcycle in India, the 2025 TVS Apache RTR 310, at a starting price of INR 2.40 lakh (ex-showroom). The new TVS Apache RTR 310 has been launched in multiple variants, including several additions. The motorcycle continues offering the same powertrain but adds a few updates. 2025 TVS Apache RTR 310 is launched in the following variants - sase, BTO (build-to-order) and top. The price of the base variant is INR 2.40 lakh. The BTO price starts at INR 2.75 and the top variant costs INR 2.57 lakh. The bike is offered in extra kits to boost p ...Read More >
It has a 156 km range and costs Rs 3.85 lakh. A CNG version is also planned. The company will first launch in Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Gujarat and Maharashtra. TVS expects EVs to dominate 60% of the three-wheeler market by 2030. TVS Motor Company on Thursday expanded its electric commercial vehicle range with the introduction of a three-wheeler for the cargo segment. The company had forayed into the electric three-wheeler segment earlier this year with the launch of the King EV MAX to cater to the ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sep 15: Royal Enfield has unveiled the upgraded 2025 Meteor 350 line-up in India, featuring four variants -- Fireball, Stellar, Aurora, and Supernova -- across seven new colour schemes. The refreshed range combines the iconic cruiser design with modern enhancements, aiming to deliver a premium mid-size touring experience. Powered by a 349cc air-cooled J-series engine producing 20.2 BHP at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm torque at 4,000 rpm, the Meteor 350 continues to offer smooth city rides and effortless long-distance cruising. Upgrades include LED headlamps, Tripper navigation pod, LED turn ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Tata Motors has officially announced the prices of the Accomplished and Accomplished+ trims of the Tata Sierra in India. Bookings for the SUV open on December 16, 2025. Just a week earlier, the Indian automaker had revealed the prices of the base and mid variants of the Tata Sierra. Tata Sierra Top Trims: Price, delivery details The Accomplished variant of the naturally aspirated (NA) petrol engine is priced at Rs 17.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The Accomplished trim of the turbo petrol engine costs Rs 19.99 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Accomplished+ variant is priced at Rs 20.99 lakh ...Read More >
Jaipur is a city of contrasts. Smooth arterial roads open into fast-moving stretches on the outskirts, only to funnel back into dense, chaotic inner streets where patience is as important as precision. It is in this constantly shifting environment that the updated Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI automatic begins to make real sense. What Skoda has done here is not a headline-grabbing overhaul -- it is something far more intelligent. They have taken a fundamentally strong product and quietly addressed the areas that mattered, the kind that reveal themselves only when you live with a car. Visually, the Ku ...Read More >
New Delhi -- Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) has launched the 3rd Generation Honda Amaze, marking its global debut in India. Priced between Rs 7,99,900 and Rs 10,89,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the introductory pricing is valid for 45 days. The new Amaze sets a benchmark as India's most affordable car with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). A New Standard in Compact Sedans The all-new Amaze combines stylish design, cutting-edge safety, and modern connectivity. Offered in three trims -- V, VX, and ZX -- it features an E-20 compliant 1.2L i-VTEC petrol engine with a choice of CVT or 5-speed ...Read More >
The Most powerful MINI Ever. The new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman All4 launched in India The Most powerful MINI Ever. The new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman All4 launched in India 8 min read Last Updated : Oct 14 2025 | 8:30 PM IST VMPL Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 14: The new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman All4 was launched in India today at Buddh International Circuit. The car will be available in the country as a completely built-up unit (CBU) and can be booked ...Read More >
* Royal Enfield Hunter 350 gets a new Base Premium variant priced at Rs 1.50 lakh * Base Premium adds alloy wheels, rotary switchgear design, and digi-analog instrument cluster * The variant features a stitched seat, sporty grab rail, single-channel ABS, and slip & assist clutch Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Royal Enfield Hunter 350 is the most affordable offering from the brand. It certainly is one of the best-selling models of the company. The Hunters brings a ...Read More >
The Hyundai Tucson has received 5-star rating on the Bharat NCAP crash test and has become the first Hyundai SUV to do so. The most premium SUV offered by the South Korean manufacturer joins the Mahindra and Tata SUVs in the list of 5 star SUVs offered in India. The Hyundai Tucson scores 30.84 out of 32 in the adult occupant protection. It has scored 41 out of 49 in the child occupant protection. It received OK in the side pole impact test. The model of Hyundai Tucson that was tested by the Bharat NCAP was the top-spec 2.0-litre petrol-AT Signature variant. The particular variant gets six air ...Read More >
Rapper, singer-songwriter, and music mogul Badshah has just made history with a monumental addition to his garage, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II. Priced at a staggering $2 million (around Rs 12.45 crore on-road in Mumbai), this acquisition makes him the first India-born musician to own the latest edition of one of the world's most luxurious SUVs. With this purchase, Badshah now joins an elite club of Indian celebrities and business magnates, including Mukesh Ambani, Shah Rukh Khan, Allu Arj ...Read More >
TURFAN, China, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 21, Turfan Power Grid applied "one-click smooth control" technology for the first time to complete the 10-kV glorious line and forward line closed-ring load transfer operation. This "one-click smooth control" was successfully applied, marking a new level in the digitalization of the power grid. The distribution network "one-click smooth control" technology realizes the one-click start of the operation steps and the automatic sequential execution of the operation process by setting the switch operation order in the distribution automatio ...Read More >
The XEV 9e is fast and even in the lower range mode feels smooth along with lots of performance.Source : Somnath Chatterjee Electric cars are different and Mahindra has thrown everything at their new range of EVs in terms of a new electric architecture along with specifications normally seen on luxury cars. The XEV 9e based on the Inglo platform is the bigger and more premium EV which starts at Rs 21.9 lakh while coming with two battery pack options- 59 and 79kwh. The 79 kwh battery pack means 656 km range and 284 bhp which means 0-100 km/h is just 6.8 seconds. The big XEV has lots of road p ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL) has launched the most awaited facelift of the Amaze today at an introductory price of Rs 7,99,990 (ex-showroom, Delhi). With new styling along with segment-first ADAS suite, Honda Connect, and features packed in, the third-generation Amaze will directly rival the recently launched Maruti Suzuki Dzire in the Indian market. 2025 Honda Amaze: Design The most noticeable feature of the sedan is its updated design. The front grille has a honeycomb design and a set of Bi Projector LED headlights and fog lamps at the bottom, similar to Honda Elevate. Coming ...Read More >
Jeep India has reintroduced the Meridian Limited (O) AT 4×4 variant, priced at Rs 36.79 lakh. This variant was part of the initial launch but was discontinued with the minor facelift last year. Now, the bookings for the Meridian Limited (O) AT 4×4 are open at Jeep dealerships across India. The Limited (O) 4×4 variant is priced Rs 2.3 lakh more than the 4×2 AT variant (Rs 34.49 lakh) and Rs 1.7 lakh less than the premium Overland 4×4 (Rs 38.49 lakh). It includes 4×4 tech such as terrain modes and hill-descent assist, closely mirroring the Overland trim, but without the Level 2 ADAS suite and l ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 3 (PTI) German premium car maker BMW group on Thursday reported a 10 per cent jump in total sales in India at 7,774 units in the January-June period of 2025 over the same period year-ago, The Group had sold 7,081 units of BMW and Mini brands of cars in India in the first of CY 2024. Besides, the company also retailed 2,569 Motorrad brand of motorcycles during the period under review. The company also said it continued its leadership position in the luxury electric vehicle sales in India with a massive 234 per cent year-on-year growth in volumes at 1,322 units of BMW and MINI EVs ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT and Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday hailed the successful implementation of the state-wide 'Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) 2.0' programme. Expressing gratitude to all stakeholders, he credited the collective efforts of government and private schools, colleges, education officials, staff, headmasters, teachers, students, parents, donors, alumni, public representatives, and officers from various departments for making the event a success. ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 15 (PTI) Global EV giant Tesla on Tuesday made its much-awaited entry into India, launching its Model Y with price starting at Rs 59.89 lakh while opening its first experience centre here. Tesla, led by American tech billionaire Elon Musk who had in the past cited India's high import tariffs for the company not entering the country earlier, will be importing the Model Y as a completely built unit (CBU), from its Shanghai manufacturing facility in China. The mid-sized electric SUV Model Y, which was once the world's best-selling car, will be offered in India in two variants -- rea ...Read More >
The bike retains the familiar 149cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine which produces 12.4hp of power and 13.3 N · m of torque, paired with a five-speed gearbox. Performance figures remain unchanged, as the hybrid system is engineered to enhance mileage rather than increase output.Yamaha Motor India has launched the updated 2025 Yamaha FZ-X Hybrid motorcycle in the Indian market. Priced at Rs 1.50 lakh, this makes it Rs 20,000 costlier than the standard FZ-X and Rs 5,000 more expensive than the ...Read More >
New Delhi: BMW Group India posted its highest-ever Q1 car sales with 17 per cent growth selling 4,567 cars during the quarter, driven by strong demand for luxury electric vehicles, long wheelbase models and sports activity vehicles, the German luxury car-maker said on Wednesday. The electric lead continued in Q1 with 1,185 BMW and MINI EVs sold, achieving 83 per cent growth year-on-year. Every fourth car BMW Group India sells today is an EV. The company commands the largest market share of over 70 per cent in luxury electric segment in India. The EV penetration to total sales stood at 26 per ...Read More >
Syros will be the 7th car from Kia in India after Sonet, Carens, Seltos, Carnival, EV6 and EV9 Kia has officially announced that the global debut of its highly anticipated compact SUV, Syros, will take place on December 19. After multiple teasers, this announcement adds to the excitement around Kia's latest offering, which is set to bridge the gap between the popular Sonet and Seltos in the brand's lineup. Designed to cater to the evolving needs of Indian customers, Syros aims to be a game-changer in the fiercely competitive compact SUV segment. The Syros is already drawing attention with it ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 27: Mahindra Scorpio N with ADAS is launched in India with tech upgrade for the vehicle. The new update introduces Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) suite, which is now available on the Z8L trim and a newly added Z8T variant. Mahindra Auto aims to boost safety and convenience for its passengers through this upgrade. The ADAS features in the Mahindra Scorpio N will be available in manual and automatic variants. Mahindra has also introduced a new Z8T trim, priced at INR 20.29 lakh (ex-showroom). The Scorpio-N Z8L ADAS variant starts at a price of INR 21.35 lakh ( ...Read More >