Monsoon season provides relief from the heat, but it also makes driving a two-wheeler quite challenging. Heavy rain and slippery surfaces increase the risk of slips, falls and accidents. However, some preventive measures and correct riding habits can improve safety during the rainy months. Here’s a quick riding guide to monsoon.Monsoon riding guide in India: quick tips One of the first things riders should inspect before the monsoons arrive are the tires of their motorcycle or scooter. Good tread depth is essential for maintaining grip on wet roads, as worn tires struggle to disperse water and are more prone to…
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Tata Motors has launched a new Jubilee edition of the Sierra to celebrate the SUV crossing the 50,000 unit sales mark in India. The special edition is based on the Smart+, Pure and Adventure variants and brings a range of dealer-fitted accessories along with some additional convenience features. The company has not yet announced the prices of the Jubilee edition.Depending on the variant, it borrows accessories from the Sierra ROQ package while retaining the same mechanical setup as the standard model.The entry-level Smart+ Jubilee Edition gets exterior enhancements like front grille cladding, tailgate cladding and roof rails. Inside, it features…
Mercedes-Benz India has issued a clarification after a popular YouTuber claimed that their Mercedes GLC SUV experienced a huge drop in fuel efficiency after refueling it with E20 petrol. The automaker said all its BS VI petrol models sold in India are compatible with E20 fuel and meet the required certification standards.The controversy started when content creator Saurav Joshi shared a video claiming that the fuel economy of his Mercedes-Benz SUV dropped from about 17 kmpl to just 5 kmpl within two days. He also alleged that after switching to E20 petrol the estimated driving range of the vehicle has…
India’s flex-fuel two-wheeler segment has started gaining momentum. A few months ago, there was only one motorcycle in this segment and now we have four. Hero MotoCorp introduced Splendor+ flex fuel in June, while Yamaha recently entered the segment with FZ Blue Flex. Both motorcycles are capable of running on ethanol-blended fuel ranging from E20 to E85. Here’s a look at how the two fare in terms of price, engine, features and more.Hero Splendor+ Flex Fuel Vs Yamaha FZ Blue Flex: Price determinationHero Splendor+ Flex Fuel was launched on June 3, 2026 at an ex-showroom price of Rs 82,710. Yamaha…
Triumph Motorcycles has increased the prices of its 350cc motorcycle range in India for the second time since the launch of the updated model earlier this year. The latest revision affects the entire lineup, with the Speed T4 seeing the biggest increase.After the latest price hike, the Triumph Speed T4 is now priced at Rs 2,08,971 after becoming costlier by Rs 10,000. The price of Speed 400 is now Rs 2,39,877. The Scrambler 400X and Scrambler 400 XC are now priced at Rs 2,64,978 and Rs 2,99,333 respectively.The Tracker 400 has also received revised pricing and is now priced at…
Maruti Suzuki, as part of its efforts to improve renewable energy usage and reduce emissions, has announced the commissioning of 1 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility in Haryana. The system complements a 20 MWp solar power plant to be installed at the facility in 2025 and is introduced as a pilot project connected to the plant’s internal power distribution network.Battery storage systems are designed to capture surplus solar energy generated during factory holidays or periods of low power demand and supply it back when needed. Apart from reducing wastage of renewable energy, Maruti Suzuki…
Ahead of its official launch in India, Nissan’s all-new Tecton has already achieved the highest five-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP). The certification appeared on the BNCAP portal ahead of the SUV’s launch, putting its crash safety credentials in the spotlight even before Nissan revealed the model. The same listing also offered the first clear glimpse of the Tecton’s exterior design, effectively unveiling the SUV ahead of schedule. The Nissan Tecton scored 30.49 out of 32 in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP). It scored 14.49 out of 16 in the frontal offset deformable barrier test and…
Tata Motors has launched the Stealth Edition of Harrier and Safari SUV in the Indian market. Tata had earlier introduced the Stealth Edition of both the SUVs as limited-run models. The 2026 Tata Harrier and Safari Stealth Editions are based on the Fearless Ultra and Accomplished Ultra trims. The Harrier Stealth Edition is offered with petrol and diesel engine options and is priced between Rs 23.43 lakh and Rs 26.01 lakh. Safari Stealth Edition is priced between Rs 24.09 lakh and Rs 26.76 lakh (ex-showroom). Interested customers can book the new SUV online or at their nearest dealership; Deliveries are…
Nissan has announced the fuel-efficiency figures of the newly launched Tecton SUV ahead of customer deliveries starting from July 20. The midsize SUV, which is priced between Rs 10.49 lakh and Rs 18.59 lakh ex-showroom, is available with two turbo-petrol engine options and three powertrain combinations.The most fuel-efficient version of the Tecton is a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox, giving a claimed mileage of 19.41 kmpl. Buyers opting for the more powerful 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission will get a claimed fuel efficiency of 18.5 kmpl, while the same engine paired with…
Nissan India has recently launched the much-awaited Nissan Tecton SUV in the Indian market. Interested customers can book the new Tecton online or by visiting their nearest dealership by paying Rs 21,000 and the deliveries will start from July 20. The new Tecton shares its platform with the new Renault Duster and will be manufactured at Renault’s facility in Tamil Nadu. This SUV will compete with Renault Duster, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Victoris, Volkswagen Taigun and other mid-size SUVs in the Indian market. The Nissan Tecton is offered in six variants – Visia, Visia Plus, Acenta, N-Connecta, Tekna…