Bajaj Auto has launched the updated Bajaj 220F motorcycle in the Indian market, priced at Rs 1.36 lakh (ex-showroom). The prices have been increased by Rs 8,000. Interested customers can book the motorcycle online or by visiting their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. The last major revision to the model occurred in December 2025, which introduced updated graphics, LED indicator lights and new exterior color options. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new in this latest update. The main update on the Pulsar 220F is the inclusion of a new LED headlamp unit with integrated LED…
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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has had to issue an official clarification after a viral social media video claims that E20 petrol attracts ants. The video, which has been widely shared online, shows a group of ants gathering around the fuel filler cap of a car and suggests that the presence of ethanol-blended fuel in the tank is the reason behind it.The clip has led many users to believe that the ants were attracted by the ethanol content in the fuel. However, BPCL has rejected the claim saying there is no scientific evidence linking E20 petrol to insect attraction.In its…
Royal Enfield has started deliveries of its first electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6, in Bengaluru. Priced at Rs 2.79 lakh, ex-showroom, the Flying Flea C6 is also available under the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, bringing the initial purchase price down to Rs 1.99 lakh. Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6: Main DetailsPowering the Flying Flea C6 is a 3.91 kWh battery pack mated to a permanent magnet synchronous motor that produces 20.65 hp and 60 Nm of peak torque. Royal Enfield claims that the electric motorcycle can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in just 3.7 seconds and reach a top speed of…
Citroen India recently launched the new Citroen e-C3X electric hatchback in the Indian market, with prices starting at Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom). This makes it Rs 1.74 lakh cheaper than its predecessor. The company is also offering the 2026 eC3X with an optional Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) scheme, which reduces the purchase price of the vehicle by Rs 6.89 lakh, while battery usage is charged at Rs 2.26 per km. Interested customers can book the EV online or by visiting their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. The 2026 Citroen eC3 In this article, let’s take a look at the…
Actor, filmmaker and choreographer Prabhu Deva has taken delivery of the MG M9 electric luxury MPV. The model is the flagship offering under the brand’s premium MG Select retail channel.The biggest feature of the MG M9 is its second row “presidential seats”. These powered ottoman-style seats offer 16-way adjustment with ventilation, heating, and eight massage modes. This luxury MPV is also equipped with a dual-pane sunroof, Cognac brown leather upholstery, ambient lighting and intelligent armrest controls. MG also offers electric sliding rear doors and flexible storage solutions as part of the package.Inside, the M9 features a dual-screen setup that includes…
Mumbai joins Delhi in the list of cities offering E85 fuel. The high-ethanol blend fuel is now available at Rs 91.18 per liter in the city, making it about Rs 9 costlier than Delhi, where E85 is currently sold at a lower rate. E85 is a fuel blend consisting of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. It is targeted at flex-fuel vehicles that are specifically engineered to run on higher ethanol blends. This fuel is also much cheaper than the E20 petrol currently sold across the country. In Mumbai, E20 petrol costs Rs 111.33 per litre, which means motorists…
Citroen India has recently launched the new Citroen eC3X electric hatchback in the Indian market. The Citroen eC3X receives additional convenience features as well as revisions to its exterior and interior, and now also gets more range. Interested customers can book the EV online or by visiting their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. In the Indian market, this electric hatchback competes with Tata Tiago EV and MG Comet. In this article, let’s compare the new Citroen eC3X with the Tata Tiago EV. 2026 citroen eC3X vs Tata Tiago EV: Price, variants The 2026 Citroen eC3X is offered…
Korean automaker Hyundai recently unveiled the latest generation i20 in Brazil, which brings significant changes compared to its predecessor. The updated hatchback is expected to make its way to additional international markets in the coming months. Earlier, the company has unveiled the Shadow Edition of the existing i20 N for the Australian market. Unlike Hyundai’s N Line offerings, the N-badged model has been developed with a greater focus on outright performance, and Australia is one of the few markets where the i20 N is officially sold. The i20 N Shadow Edition is limited to only 100 units, and the special…
Toyota India has recently launched the new Toyota Urban Cruiser Abella electric SUV in the Indian market. And now, the deliveries of the electric SUV have started. Based on the Suzuki e-Vitara, the Abella EV shares most of its core components with its Maruti counterpart. The reveal marks a significant milestone for Toyota, marking its entry into India’s mass-market EV segment with a mid-size electric SUV that will take on rivals like the Hyundai Creta Electric, MG ZS EV and the upcoming Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara.Toyota has priced the top-spec Ebella E3 at Rs 23.60 lakh (ex-showroom). Under the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS)…
Kawasaki India has launched the new 2026 Ninja 500 motorcycle at Rs 5.76 lakh (ex-showroom), which is Rs 10,000 more than the previous model. The update brings E20 fuel compatibility and a new Lime Green color option, while the motorcycle remains mechanically unchanged. At Rs 5.76 lakh, the Ninja 500 is significantly costlier than its nearest rival, the Aprilia RS 457, which is priced between Rs 4.22 lakh and Rs 4.37 lakh (ex-showroom). The main reason for the high price is that the motorcycle is imported as a completely built unit (CBU). The import duty, along with the tax structure…