Industry
Royal Enfield clears Himalayan 450 backlogs as dealer allocations widen
Dispatches to dealers have broadened, shortening waiting periods on the 452 cc adventure motorcycle without any change to the machine itself.
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Update
Kia refreshes the Seltos on price and equipment rather than hardware
The mid-size SUV keeps its 1.5-litre petrol engine and opens at ₹10.90 lakh, with Kia responding to the Creta's update by moving features down the range.
3 min read Rahul Singh
Launch
Nissan puts a factory CNG kit into the Magite and lets the running-cost maths do the selling
The XM+ CNG variant slots between the petrol XL and the CVT at ₹9.99 lakh in our unverified listing, with the warranty terms preserved — the argument high-mileage buyers actually compare.
3 min read Rahul Singh
Update
Honda revises the Elevate’s equipment and pricing while leaving the 1.5 petrol alone
Rear vents, a wireless charger and LED headlamps spread down the variant ladder; the entry price holds at ₹10.99 lakh while the flagship CVT moves past the ₹16.79 lakh the catalogue currently records.
3 min read Rahul Singh
Update
Ather's 450X update adds range, a refined Sport mode and cruise control
The electric scooter's claimed range rises to 115 km in Eco, software delivery brings cruise control, and Ather is targeting the build complaints that dogged early machines.
3 min read Rahul Singh
Policy
From self-certification to type approval: what the new emission framework actually changes
The shift to Automotive Industry Standards with independent type approval moves the moment of proof from the manufacturer’s own test bench to a nominating agency’s. Here is what that means for the certificates behind every mileage figure on our shelves.
3 min read Rahul Singh
Update
Hero starts Vida VX1X deliveries, and the swap-network question finally gets a date
The ₹1.54 lakh electric motorcycle is reaching booked riders now; the catalogue record is complete, and the only number missing from it is how many swap stations the owner will actually find.
3 min read Rahul Singh
Launch
Toyota launches the Innova Hycross: a unibody seven-seater whose strong hybrid claims 28 kmpl
The MPV that defined its segment goes unibody with a 122 bhp petrol-hybrid system good for around 184 bhp combined, priced from ₹18.60 lakh to ₹28.90 lakh across five CVT variants in MotoSutra’s unverified catalogue.
3 min read Rahul Singh
Update
Honda updates the Activa 6G with equipment changes aimed at owners, not shoppers
The best-selling scooter keeps its 110 cc engine and ₹76,000 entry price, with Honda concentrating this update on tyre spec, instrumentation and everyday usability.
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Policy
Demand support for electric vehicles extended, with charging as the stated priority
The extension keeps purchase incentives running for another phase and shifts emphasis toward charging build-out, which changes the timing of an EV purchase more than its price.
3 min read Rahul Singh