Saturday, June 20, 2026

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E22, E25, E27 and E30 Fuels Exempted From Double Excise Duty, Here’s The Reason

The central government of India has announced exemption of the excise duty on the higher ethanol blended fuels beyond E20, such as E22, E25, E27 and E30. This is actually an extension of the benefit already given to E20...

Ather Voice Commands Explained: Useful Feature or Just A Gimick? Our Take

Ather Energy has successfully rolled out the "Voice on Ather" (voice command features) to all Gen 3 and above customers. This feature was first announced at Ather Community Day 2025 as part of the AtherStack 7 update. Here's all...

Hero Splendor+ and HF Deluxe Go Flex-Fuel; What It Means For Buyers?

Hero MotoCorp has launched the flex-fuel versions of its highly popular Splendor+ and HF Deluxe at Rs 82,710 and Rs 72,792, respectively (ex-showroom Delhi). These commuter bikes are fully compatible with ethanol-blended fuels ranging from E20 to E85. Initially,...

Bajaj Avenger 220 Street Back On Sale At Rs 1.30 Lakh

After being discontinued for a while, Bajaj has now brought back the Avenger 220 Street on sale at Rs 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom). With this, buyers now have another option in their cruiser lineup. Let’s quickly delve into all the...

Hero Super Splendor Xtec 2.0 Launched At Rs 86,500

Hero MotoCorp has launched the 2026 Super Splendor Xtec 2.0 in India, with prices starting from Rs 86,500 (ex-showroom). The bike comes with a lot of new features, details of which are mentioned below. But before we head to...

Ultraviolette X47 Crossover Gets More Affordable With A New Base Variant

Ultraviolette has expanded the variant lineup of the X-47 Crossover electric adventure with the launch of a new entry-level variant called "X-47" priced at Rs 2.49 lakh (ex-showroom). It is Rs 15,000 more affordable than the previous base model...

2026 TVS Jupiter 125 Gets Two New Colours; Prices Increased

TVS has introduced two new dual-tone colours for the DT SXC variant of the Jupiter 125 scooter, namely Ivory Matte Copper Bronze and Ivory Elite Green. With these additions, the Jupiter 125 is now available in a total of...

India Sets Standards For E22 To E30 Petrol-Ethanol Blend

After making E20 fuel (petrol with 20% ethanol) mandatory across the nation, the central government has now issued a notification on new fuel standards for petrol blended with up to 30% ethanol, reflecting the government's eagerness to even higher...

Norton Manx R India Launch Soon: Everything You Need To Know

TVS-owned Norton Motorcycles has plans to foray into the Indian market later this year, and the first model to arrive on our shores will be the Manx R superbike. Positioned as a high-performance flagship sportsbike, the Manx R features...

Honda Announces Voluntary Recall For CB1000 Hornet SP

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) has announced a voluntary recall for its CB1000 Hornet SP motorcycle manufactured between 30 September 2024 and 22 August 2025. The recall addresses two identified technical issues. One relates to the...

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India-UK FTA 2026 Details Out: What It Means For Luxury Car Prices In India

The much-awaited India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to come into force on July 15, 2026, and newly...