Mercedes-Benz India to hike car prices again by 1.5% in September 2025

Mercedes-Benz India is considering a further price increase, which will be implemented in September 2025. The German luxury vehicle maker that recently introduced two sports cars in India, viz. the AMG GT 63 4MATIC and GT 63 PRO 4MATIC Coupe, ₹3 crore (ex-showroom) and ₹3.65 crore (ex-showroom), respectively, have announced that the OEM is set to […]

2025 TVS Apache RTR 160 launched at ₹1.34 lakh, now gets dual-channel ABS

TVS Motor Company has officially launched the 2025 Apache RTR 160 in India, priced at ₹1,34,320 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The latest update to the brand’s popular 160cc motorcycle brings meaningful upgrades in safety, technology, and styling, aiming to strengthen its position in the highly competitive performance commuter segment. The all-new 2025 TVS Apache RTR 160 gets dual-channel […]

20 Years of the Maruti Suzuki Swift: Decoding the appeal of an icon

Two decades after it was introduced to the Indian car market, the Maruti Suzuki Swift continues to chart in the top ten largest-selling cars in the country. Coming-in at 6th as recently as May 2025, the Swift clocked 14135 units, surpassing even the more humble and utilitarian WagonR. The Maruti Suzuki Swift has been on sale […]

Explained: Honda Activa e battery rental plans

Jun 26, 2025 11:58 AM IST There are now three BaaS plans available with the Honda Activa e:. Which is the most suitable for you? We break it down.  Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) recently announced a new and more affordable battery rental plan for the Activa e electric scooter. The new Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) Lite […]

Skoda Slavia Sportline vs Honda City Sport: Which one should you choose?

As the compact sedan segment continues to evolve, manufacturers are striving to offer not just functional vehicles, but also distinctive and stylish alternatives that appeal to modern car buyers. In this increasingly design-conscious market, Honda has introduced the new City Sport Edition—a limited-run variant priced at ₹14.89 lakh (ex-showroom)—to spice things up. Its arrival pits it […]

Explained: How does ABS work & why is government mandating it on two-wheelers

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has announced that anti-lock brakes (ABS) will be mandatory on all two-wheelers from April 1, 2026. The move aims to make two-wheelers, comprising motorcycles and scooters, safer, irrespective of the displacement. Previously, only two-wheelers with an engine capacity over 125 cc were mandated to have ABS. However, the […]