Auto wrap this week: Hyundai launches Exter Pro Pack, BMW debuts ’50 Jahre’ editions

The automotive industry has been buzzing with the introduction of new models, upgraded versions, and increased interest in electric vehicles. While bike makers are concentrating on performance-oriented models to attract a diverse client base, car manufacturers are pushing fresh looks and feature-rich updates. From the Hyundai Exter Pro Pack to the Hero Xtreme 125R single-seat … Read more

Bajaj Auto’s Rajiv Bajaj: Rare earth magnet supply has improved, deliveries back on track

Bajaj Auto has overcome a critical supply bottleneck in rare earth magnets, enabling the company to ramp up production of its electric vehicles. In an exclusive interview with CNBC-TV18, Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj Auto, said that improved access to magnets has allowed deliveries of the Chetak scooter and electric three-wheeler GoGo to resume … Read more

TVS Motors launches King Kargo HD EV, India’s first Bluetooth-enabled cargo 3-wheeler — price, details here

TVS Motors unveiled an electric cargo three-wheeler cargo vehicle, TVS King Kargo HD EV, priced at ₹3.86 lakh, on Thursday, August 21. It is India’s first Bluetooth-enabled cargo three-wheeler. In its first phase, the King Kargo HD EV will be available in Delhi NCR,  Rajasthan and Bengaluru, as per a report in India Today.  The … Read more

Hero launches 2025 Glamour X 125 at ₹90,000 with cruise control and LCD display

Hero MotoCorp, on Wednesday, introduced the 2025 Glamour X 125 in India, priced at ₹89,999 for the Drum variant and ₹99,999 for the Disc variant (ex-showroom, Delhi). Compared to the previous model, the Drum variant is ₹2,701 more expensive, and the Disc variant carries an additional premium of ₹8,801. The motorcycle is available in five … Read more

Tata Motors re-enters South Africa with Harrier, Curvv, Punch, and Tiago

Tata Motors on Wednesday said it has re-entered the South African passenger vehicle market. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, has launched four models — Harrier, Curvv, Punch, and Tiago — in the country. This strategic re-entry is underpinned by a strong alliance with Motus Holdings, South Africa’s foremost automotive group, … Read more

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 launched in India at ₹18.77 lakh, replaces Fat Bob

1 / 10 Street Bob Relaunch: Harley-Davidson has relaunched the Street Bob in India. The 2025 model is priced at ₹18.77 lakh, ex-showroom. The Street Bob was discontinued in 2022 and now returns to replace the Fat Bob in the Indian line-up. With this update, Harley expands its premium cruiser portfolio, reintroducing the Street Bob … Read more

GST cut and RBI credit push could lift commercial vehicle outlook: Ashok Leyland

The outlook for India’s commercial vehicle (CV) industry could shift upwards if two anticipated policy moves— a reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates and easier access to credit facilitated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)—take shape. Shenu Agarwal, MD & CEO of Ashok Leyland, believes that the combination of these measures will … Read more

Proposed GST plan may lower tax on small cars, bikes, boosting Diwali demand: Industry leaders

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently proposed a major change to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure and plans to end the current four-slab system and move to two slabs of 5% and 18%. The proposal was announced during his Independence Day address, with the Prime Minister urging state governments to cooperate and complete … Read more