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The upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 has been spied at a dealership ahead of its official launch on 4th September with new spy shots revealing the Tripper Screen and twin-pod instrument cluster. The images, shared by Reddit user, u/ninjakitten21 show the
Mahindra has extended its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) ownership programme to its flagship Electric Origin SUVs, the XEV 9S and the XEV 9e. Under BaaS, the XEV 9S is now priced from Rs 12.65 lakh and the XEV 9e from Rs 13.90 lakh,
Indian helmet manufacturer Steelbird has launched the Fairy, an open-face helmet designed for women riders, timed to coincide with Raksha Bandhan and priced from Rs. 1,299. The helmet pairs a colourful design with basic safety and convenience features meant for everyday
The Indian government has opened preliminary discussions on reintroducing E10 fuel as an additional option for older vehicles, running alongside the mandatory E20 petrol blend, following concerns from owners over compatibility and mileage. The talks, first reported by The Indian Express,
India's automobile market continued on its upward trend in June 2026, despite elevated fuel prices and concerns over ethanol-blending. Overall vehicle retail sales rose almost 22 percent year-on-year to a record 2.6 million units. Passenger vehicle sales jumped 29 percent to

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