The e-Vitara looks very similar to the eVX concept and packs in muscular design. At the front, it features tri-LED daytime running lights with a closed-off grille. The lower bumper looks similar to the Brezza and houses a small fog lamp with skid plates. The charging port is placed on the front flanks, and it has a prominent bulge over the rear wheel arch.
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TVS is poised to enter the Indian adventure motorcycle market with its upcoming Apache RTX 300. Spy shots reveal a road-focused design featuring a tall windscreen, split LED headlight, and sleek split-seat arrangement. Powered by a new 299cc engine delivering 35 bhp and 28.5 Nm of torque, the RTX 300 boasts USD forks, monoshock rear suspension, and dual-purpose tires.
In terms of design, the EQS 480 will have same design and features a blanked-off black panel grille that extends into the lower section of the front bumper. It also gets connected LED headlamps that run across the car's width. At the rear, it gets full-width LED tail lamps and the rear profile looks very similar to the Maybach EQS with minor changes.
Honda launched the third-generation Amaze in India with a starting price of Rs 7.99 lakh. This new model features a redesigned exterior, Level 2 ADAS, a segment-leading ground clearance of 172mm, and paddle shifters with its CVT automatic. It also includes a Lane Watch Camera for enhanced safety.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari proposed that all two-wheelers in India should come with two ISI-certified helmets, supported by the Two-Wheeler Helmet Manufacturers Association. With over 69,000 deaths annually due to riders not wearing helmets, this measure aims to enhance road safety. ISI-certified helmets meet safety standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Honda launched the third-generation Amaze in India, boasting a redesigned exterior, upgraded features, and enhanced safety. It rivals the Maruti Suzuki Dzire with a similar engine but offers a more advanced ADAS suite. While the Amaze packs premium features, the Dzire retains a pricing advantage.
Oben Electric has successfully entered the electric motorcycle market, addressing challenges with complex engineering and market expectations. By 2025, it aims to expand its product portfolio and enhance its distribution network, focusing on both domestic and international markets, while maintaining in-house production for key components to ensure quality control.
Tata Motors is set to increase prices across its vehicle range by up to 3% starting January 2025, citing rising input costs and inflation. This includes popular EVs like the Nexon EV and Tiago EV. The move follows similar announcements by competitors like Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai.
The sub-compact SUV gets two engine options – a 1.0-litre turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre turbo diesel. The same petrol engine does the duty in the Hyundai i20 N-line, Venue and Kia Sonet. The same diesel engine also does the duty in the Hyundai Venue, Creta, Carens, Seltos and Sonet.
Maruti Suzuki celebrated the inauguration of its 500th NEXA service center in Goa. The company aims to expand its service network to 8,000 touchpoints by FY 2030-31. The Baleno led sales in November 2024 with 16,293 units sold, while the Fronx secured the seventh spot with 14,882 units, demonstrating strong growth for both models.