Italian luxury motorcycle brand Ducati has launched the DesertX Discovery in India at Rs 21.78 lakh. It features new standard accessories including enhanced hand guards and a taller windshield. The bike retains its 937cc, 110 hp engine but now includes improved tech and adventure-ready additions.
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Kinetic Green introduces an Assured Buyback Offer for its E-Luna electric moped, with a guaranteed buyback value of Rs 36,000. The scheme is valid for three years and covers unlimited kilometres, encouraging EV adoption by addressing resale concerns. The E-Luna starts at Rs 69,990 and features a durable design.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced an increase in rewards for Good Samaritans assisting road accident victims from Rs 5,000 to Rs 25,000. This initiative aims to encourage timely help during the critical 'Golden Hour' after accidents. The scheme, part of efforts to foster a culture of aid, also includes covering hospital expenses for the first seven days.
Revolt Motors has introduced the RV BlazeX in India at Rs 1.15 lakh, featuring a commuter-friendly design with a 3.24 kWh battery providing a range of 150 km. It supports both fast and regular charging, and deliveries are set to begin in March 2025.
Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor has acquired the first limited-edition Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 Night Series in India, priced at Rs 3.71 crore. This luxury SUV boasts a dual-tone paint job, a powerful 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, and high-end features including a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof, and a 13-speaker Burmester sound system.
. It also gets an active rear spoiler and the ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) uses a whopping 40 sensors including camera, lidar, radar and ultrasonic sensors which are placed around the electric car. It has 21-inch alloy wheels and also has all-wheel drive tech.
Simple Energy has released the One Gen 1.5 electric scooter with the highest IDC range of 248 km, followed by Ola's S1 Pro Gen 3 at 242 km. Ather's 450X offers 130 km true range. In pricing, Ola S1 Pro is the cheapest at Rs 1.35 lakh, Ather 450X at Rs 1.57 lakh, and Simple One at Rs 1.66 lakh.
Bajaj Auto has introduced the Chetak 35 Series electric scooters, with the top-spec Chetak 3501 poised to compete against the TVS iQube S. The Chetak 3501 offers a 3.5 kWh battery and a 153 km range, enhanced features including a 5-inch TFT display, and a competitive price of Rs 1.27 lakh.
Mercedes-Benz India has launched its electric G 580 SUV, priced at Rs 3 crore, with bookings sold out until Q3 2025. Featuring a 116 kWh battery, the eSUV offers a 473 km range and 587 hp output. Key elements include dual 12.3-inch screens, advanced climate control, and a 720-degree G-Turn feature.
In terms of design, the new Amaze features a large and upright grille and gets twin pod projector headlights. Below, it features a simple and neat bumper design with projector fog lamps. On the side, it looks similar to the outgoing car and gets newly designed 15-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels wrapped up in 185-section tyres.
India is embracing flex-fuel vehicles to tackle air pollution and reduce dependency on fossil fuels. Ethanol-blending programs are advancing, with significant investments and policy initiatives fostering growth. Flex-fuel technology offers environmental benefits, decreased oil imports, and economic gains for farmers, driving the shift towards sustainable transportation and energy independence.