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Hero MotoCorp has filed a design patent for a new electric scooter. The new model will cater to the needs of B2B and B2C customers and is expected to rival the Kinetic E-Luna. The new Hero e-scooter has a simple, utilitarian design. It has a trapezoidal frame with a flat seat and is equipped with luggage carriers at the front and rear. The e-scooter has a telescopic fork at the front and is likely to be fitted with dual shock absorbers at the rear. It rides on alloy wheels and is equipped with a
BHPian AnkitHJain7 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. On Feb 15, 2024 at 2:39 PM I received a phone call from a number that I did not recognize. The person identified himself as Mr. X (he gave his real name, but hiding it here) from Jodhpur, Rajasthan. He asked if I was the owner of vehicle number TN-03-AC-6651, which is my White 2020 Kia Seltos. I was initially sceptical of this and feared it was a spam/marketing phone call. I did confirm that the vehicle is owned by my family to asce
BHPian Col Mehta recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Test drove the Creta N line and here are a few observations -Ride comfort and suspension: Not as plush as the regular Creta and there is an underlying firmness in low speeds and undulations. But it's not uncomfortable or unsettling. High-speed stability has become better though (we didn't drive too fast, but at 70 plus, the car didn't disappoint). We found it similar to the FL Seltos, however, the regular Creta remains the segment bes
BHPian gismosin recently shared this with other enthusiasts. This is a long overdue post, so remember the annoying SRS airbag warning, first time I sent it to Volvo they did a software update and sent it back and the error came back in a few days. So, I sent the car back again. This time they ran comprehensive diagnostics, and the conclusion was, that the driver-side curtain airbag was throwing a failure. It was reportedly receiving less voltage of power than it required, which meant it might no
BHPian karan1977 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I own the GLA 200 (Petrol) 2024. Got it this January and have driven it from Mumbai to Delhi and back and then to Pune and back. After 4000+kms. running here are my observations: Pros:Refined engineSmooth gear shiftsPaddle shifters make the driving funBeautiful interiorsPlenty of storage space in the front, the front centre armrest is super spaciousThe air conditioning is good (although I am yet to drive it in 40-degree + temperatures
According to reports, American car giant Ford, subjects its 'Blue Oval' badge to torture tests to ensure its durability. The Ford badges are tested individually and while installed on the vehicle. The torture tests include a wide range of situations and conditions to ensure they are durable across different markets. Tests with the badge on the vehicle include enduring 300 miles of chipped-stone roads, a powerful wind tunnel and 60 car washes. Ford engineers even pelt the door seals, badges, head
Toyota has announced that it plans to increase the prices of its models by 1% from April 1, 2024. According to the company, the latest price hike can be attributed to rising input costs and operational expenditures. The exact quantum of the price hike for every model will be clear in the coming days.Official statement:Toyota Kirloskar Motor today announced that the company is planning to increase the prices of certain grades of its specific models effective April 01, 2024. With an anticipated 1%
BHPian al90 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.SummaryI was on the lookout for an upgrade over my existing 150cc Honda Dazzler and my requirements were something about 30bhp, comfortable and should be able to tackle broken roads, you can read all about it in this thread. The short version is that the old bike was in good condition but the riding angel combined with my weight was making it uncomfortable on my hands and the bike having done 14 years was due for an upgrade. Enter the Scram
BHPian Chethan_BG recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Update: Even though the recommended maintenance schedule does not ask us to change the transmission / drive train fluids, I believe that changing all fluids once in 5 years / 70k Kms does wonders in enhancing the life of the mechanicals in any vehicle. I had done this for the Jetta earlier and now I went ahead with the same exercise for the X1 too. I wanted to thoroughly check things post service, before updating the thread. Hence th
According to reports, McLaren Group now has a new owner in the form of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company - the country's sovereign wealth fund. As per reports, the Bahrain company has expanded its ownership stake in the McLaren group from 60% to 100%. Paul Walsh, Executive Chairman of McLaren Group, stated that the takeover will further enable us to focus on delivering our long-term business plan. Apart from this, there are very few details as to how the takeover would affect McLaren Automotive
Mahindra has lined up yet another big launch this Independence Day. The carmaker is all set to unveil the Thar 5-door on August 15. The Thar 5-door shares its underpinnings with the 3-door version. Reports suggest that it could use the 'Thar Armada' nametag at launch. The overall exterior design will be similar but with a few tweaks to make it stand out. Spy images suggest that the 5-door Thar will feature a redesigned front fascia with circular LED headlamps and revised tail lamp clusters. Insi
BHPian BudgetFailure recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Got the delivery today. The delivery experience at BMW Motorrad Kormamgla (operated by JSP) was seamless. The bike was ready at the showroom when I reached. I was able to get hold of the bike within 20 mins. Few things I noticed based on my 50km city commute.It would take some time to get used to a tourer-type bike in which the headlight doesn't move.Bike gives a very nice commanding positionThe levers are extremely smooth and can
BHPian R15M_Rider recently shared this with other enthusiasts. It finally happened! The place which most of us would've experienced in Gran Turismo or Forza Motorsport, was at last experienced for real. The environment where riding as a necessity to most becomes an art or even poetry. 23rd March 2024 will indeed remain special in my books as the first day, I got to experience the track and it definitely won't be the last! Before going into the this, I do want to mention that, I didn't take much
Skoda is bringing back the Superb to India. As per the latest update, the brand's flagship sedan is likely to be launched on April 3, 2024. The B8 generation Superb will be reintroduced in India, however, this time, it will be imported via the CBU route. A leaked internal document suggests that Skoda plans to bring 100 units of the Superb. It could be priced at around Rs 55 lakh (ex-showroom). Skoda is expected to offer a single top-spec 'L&K' variant of the Superb in India. The L&K trim will co
Hero MotoCorp has launched a new variant of the Pleasure Plus called the 'Xtec Sports'. It is positioned between the 'Xtec Connected' and 'Xtec' trims and is priced at Rs 79,738 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Pleasure Plus Xtec Sports comes in a striking colour scheme of Abrax Orange Blue and a #18 graphic on the side panels. It has body-coloured mirrors, a grab rail and 10-inch black alloy wheels with orange pinstripes. The scooter is equipped with a semi-digital instrument console with Bluetooth co
BHPian Ruchir031 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Been a little over 2 months since my black panther came home and I have loved every bit of it! Absolutely no complaints with the car, CVT transmission, handling, ride and the controversial design, I have loved it all, except, the alloys! Diamond cut isn't my thing. I like the design, it looks good, but the silver and diamond cut just ughh, I love the all-black alloys that come in the turbo model so the itch began to have it on mine. I
BHPian Nair.V8 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. My year-long search for a suitable OEM replacement 'yellow' fog lamp ended recently after I discovered this Indian auto light manufacturer, called Vaishnu. The company has over 50 years of experience in the automotive lighting & electrical component industry; they offer a wide variety of lights & wiring harnesses for motorcycles & few 4-wheelers. After seeing quite a few positive reviews online, I decided to take a plunge and try their
BHPian Roark recently shared this with other enthusiasts. So, we are at that time of the year, when trip planning is at its zenith. Locations within the country, time at hand for travel, mode of transport et all. And as clockwork precision, the mode of transport is a massive point of contention between missus and me. Not to even mention the length of the travel and locations - that brings up the 2nd and 3rd tier of heart-burn. The 1st is always reserved for the mode of transport - own vehicle or
BHPian Black_Panther recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I've been meaning to write this review for quite a few days now and finally got an opportunity to compile my buying experience, drive experience, likes-dislikes, additional jobs that I got done on the car etc. Buying experience May 2023 I was scouting the market for a decent car as my Celerio was beginning to show its age (its about 10 yrs old, but still running and I would love to keep it as a beater car). My budget was hovering
BHPian svsantosh recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I want this thread to discuss an important human-centric topic of Jobs that will be impacted if we move to an EV-centric industry. I feel the below jobs will be culled or scaled down forever and can change the course of the job industry forever. Just like the steam engines died (trains, buses, cars, home heating, etc), Carpentry, pottery hand weaving and so many other jobs have died or been curtailed severely in the last century, and
BHPian the_90s_car_guy recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I wanted to share my thoughts on some of the accessories available for the Transalp in the market. Feel free to add your input below so other buyers can also benefit from it. First, Let's remember that the Transalp has some design choices that necessitate purchasing certain accessories. I'll list them in order of importance.Must have accessories:Sump guard/ Skid/ Bash plate: Reason: The Transalp's exhaust pipes and oil sump are
Renault and Nissan have confirmed four new SUVs for the Indian market. The carmaker plans to introduce two midsize SUVs, which include the new Renault Duster and its Nissan version. Both models will also spawn their respective 7-seater derivatives. Renault-Nissan has released a teaser showing the upcoming SUVs in their concept form. Both models will be based on the localized version of the CMF-B platform. The Renault version looks quite similar to the European-spec Duster. The aggressive-looking
BHPian brohanv recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Why I think the GM3 Honda City is an absolute gem Circa 2020, Chennai At the outset, I feel it is imperative to address my biggest apprehension in penning down this review, reminisce, love letter or whatever this turns out to be; primarily that, this is an obsolete effort at writing a review of an arguably obsolete automobile. I mean, what does one say about one of the best-selling cars in India, one that shaped middle-class aspiration
BHPian mobilecentric recently shared this with other enthusiasts: Just had my 4th service done, just regular service no specific issues. The bike has now completed 12K. Have been using the bike only for office commutes, had plans to take it places but it did not work out. All services are done in Kiran Suzuki workshop, Thane. It's been regular service every time so not much to comment on the service centre, just that I get to see big bikes like Busas, Katana and VStorms there as a bonus. So the
Earlier this year, Citroen launched the C3 Aircross Automatic. The SUV comes with a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. The same could now be offered in the C3 hatchback. According to media reports, Citroen might launch the C3 automatic by June this year. The 6-speed automatic gearbox will be paired with the 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine. This unit makes 109 BHP and 190 Nm. The C3 Automatic will take on the likes of the Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter. Both cars get automated manual transmi
Citroen has revealed the Basalt Vision concept. This is the final model in the brand's C-Cubed program, which will go on sale in India in the second half of 2024. The Citroen Basalt SUV coupe shares its underpinnings with the C3 Aircross. Essentially a coupe version of the Aircross, it also shares several design features, including the front fascia with its split headlamp setup and dual LED DRLs. The Basalt gets gloss black cladding around the wheel arches that give it a square-ish look. The cla
BHPian ramnaresh_2000 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I have started noticing tar marks on my Compass lately. Very tiny black dot marks on all 4 doors. It was not bothering me until the last few months, they were more and more marks. No matter how much shampoo I used, they were not going away. I bought this Tar and Bugs removal spray on Amazon after doing some research. It cost me some 450 bucks. The results were good, I wouldn't say it worked 100%, but it was able to remove 80-85%
BHPian rookieraj recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Last weekend I completed a 3,000 km trip on my Himalayan 450 with two other friends who were riding a Super Meteor and a Tiger 900, respectively. The itinerary I followed was: Day 1: Nagpur - Akola - Jalgaon - Nashik - Trimbak Day 2: Trimbak - Saptashrungi - Ahmednagar Day 3: Ahmednagar - Pandharpur - Solapur Day 4: Solapur - Tuljapur - Kolhapur Day 5: Kolhapur - Panhala - Ganpatipule Day 6: Ganpatipule - Murud (Dapoli) along the coas
The Tata Altroz Racer, a sporty version of the Altroz hatchback, was unveiled at the 2023 Auto Expo. Latest reports suggest that the car might be launched in the coming weeks. The Altroz Racer will be positioned at the top of the Altroz line-up and take on the Hyundai i20 N Line. It is expected to feature a few sporty bits on the exterior, including a dual-tone colour scheme with racing stripes, a revised front grille and 16-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the Altroz Racer could get a larger touchscr
BHPian shankar.balan recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Dad and I went to the local Nexa in the Gypsy today. The Gypsy still turns heads there is no doubt about that. And we took another muddy dusty sandy test drive in the Manual Jimny. Nexa had two- both in the same Kinetic Yellow colour but one was AT and one was MT. The Manual Jimny is superb. We went onto some large patches of the area being cleared for some giant future construction. It looks like a mining site at the moment and o
According to a new study, newer cars purchased in the last couple of years have twice as many problems compared to vehicles back in 2010. It is said that these quality issues could get worse in the next few years before they start to get better. The study states that the rise in problems could be attributed to the pandemic, which resulted in cascading supply chain issues. However, another key reason for the declining quality issues is the introduction of a large number of new technologies instal
According to reports, tech giant Xiaomi, which recently entered the EV car market with its all-new SU7, is offering a satisfactory solution to both lovers and haters of touchscreen in cars. As per reports, the Xiaomi SU7, as standard, offers a touch-only interface. However, customers of the electric car can also purchase a row of hard keys and switches, which can be installed below the SU7's touchscreen infotainment display. Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, had earlier stated that the SU7's central scree
BHPian StepUP! recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hello there! I am seeking this community's advice/help in deciding on my next bike. Before that, just a bit of background - My current ride is, rather was, a Versys 650. 5 years old, odo stands at 20000kms. Before this, I had a CBR250R. While CBR was a good bike, my wrists always hurt due to the sporty riding position. No matter how much I tried to correct my posture. I was in my late twenties then. I went for Versys in my early thirtie
BHPian TheMbaCarGuy recently shared this with other enthusiasts.Purchase and Initial Experience of Exter SX AMT - 500 kms ownershipI was in the market to buy my first car - preferably an automatic. I had a budget of 10 lakh for the purchase with some wiggle room. Majority of the driving is supposed to happen in the city, with a once-a-month weekend trip (~500 kms). Key options considered were:Baleno - While overall the car is really great (sales numbers speak) - the front windscreen rake seemed
Suzuki Motorcycles India has released a teaser of its upcoming adventure bike, the V-Strom 800DE. The bike was recently showcased at the Bharat Mobility Expo. The V-Strom 800DE is an off-road-oriented touring bike. It comes with raised handlebars, a short windscreen and a prominent beak. The bike is equipped with a 5-inch digital instrument console, riding modes, a bi-directional quick-shifter and switchable dual-channel ABS. V-Strom 800DE is powered by a new 776cc parallel-twin engine that make
Force Motors has released a teaser of the Gurkha 5-door. Reports suggest that the SUV is likely to go on sale by mid-2024. The teaser image provides a glimpse of the upcoming Gurkha 5-door. It shows the side profile of the SUV finished in a Metallic Green exterior colour. The SUV can also be seen equipped with a snorkel, a roof rack, alloy wheels and a tailgate-mounted spare wheel. Besides the longer wheelbase, the Gurkha 5-door is also expected to get a few cosmetic tweaks. Spy images have reve
BHPian arvind71181 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Long pending update:The car has clocked 1,40,000 kilometres so farThe timing belt and associated parts were changed at around the 1,25,000 km mark at a private garage since the service centres were quoting a very long waiting period for the partsThey did not do a very good job of it as some minor details were overlooked which resulted in the engine oil sporadically leaking. Took the car to an authorized service centre and this was r
According to a media report, EV production will reach cost parity with ICE-powered cars in as little as 3 years, however, the average cost of repair is going up at an alarming rate. Reports claim that EVs could become cheaper to make than their ICE-powered counterparts by 2027. However, the average cost of repair is said to be increasing and could go up by 30% within the same time frame. The increasing repair costs could further cause a hike in insurance premiums, which could lead to some insure
BHPian CEF_Beasts recently shared this with other enthusiasts. The latest issue on the Hycross, the media car's fuel gauge stopped working and showed the tank as full even though it had reached the E mark and they ran out of fuel. The hybrid battery and down-slope from Lonavla came to the media person's help. Honestly, the issues with HyCross to date are giving a very bad vibe about the longevity of this car. I'll mention the various issues (QC, Mechanical & Electrical) that I have seen or heard
Tata Motors has silently introduced five new variants of the Nexon equipped with an automated manual transmission (AMT). The new AMT variants are priced between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 12.30 lakh (ex-showroom). The Tata Nexon Petrol AMT is now available in Smart+, Pure and Pure S trims, while the Nexon Diesel AMT gets Pure and Pure S variants. Earlier, the AMT option was available only on the more expensive trims (Creative and above). The Nexon is offered with a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine producing
BHPian ShaanS recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Enter Kia into the mix... I casually mentioned to my wife, after having almost finalized the Creta, that the only brand we haven't looked at yet has been Kia, and with it being a sister to Hyundai the mechanicals and electronics should be the same, and we landed up at the nearest Kia showroom, almost at closing time. But to the credit of the sales advisor, he spent time with us, and set up a test drive for the next morning.Seltos Turbo P
BHPian Smartomotive recently shared this with other enthusiasts. The Mahindra XUV700 comes with a Vi network, while the MG ZS EV comes with a Jio network, both built-in. Unfortunately, both networks have extremely poor coverage in many of the areas on the outskirts of the city, causing issues with tracking the vehicle and utilizing the built-in features. I reached out to the service centres to explore the possibility of changing the network, but both informed me that it couldn't be done. I'm cur
BHPian handsofsteel recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I have been riding/driving for over 26 years now without a single traffic infringement/parking violation. I'm not the kind who wilfully jumps a signal or violates a stop line. However, we are all humans and an inadvertent violation is always possible. I was stopped one day this last Dec on my Activa for not having a HSRP in the front (rear has it). For the record, it's a 2014 manufactured scooter which does not have an arrangement
BHPian PrideRed recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Its 5 months since I bought the Hilux and car has clocked about 7000 KMs. I had a 9 Yr old Thar DI which did a about 40K KMs and I was looking for replacement. The new Thar is such a big and nice upgrade and since launch always loved the Thar. New Everest white Thar looks great too. I had test driven Thar multiple times since launch and the diesel engine with AT box drive, felt like this car is from space age compared to my vintage Tha
BHPian darklord recently shared this with other enthusiasts. After the successful long-range road trip of last year, it was more or less fixed that we would be doing a similar trip this year as well. After permutations and combinations of leaves and driving and school vacations across two states, we fixed our destination as Ajanta and Ellora Caves. The Gujarat trip of the previous year involved hectic driving and applying the lesson learned, the driving and destinations were kept as low as possi
According to the data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), vehicle retail sales grew by 13.07% in February 2024 compared to the same month last year. Overall sales for the month of February 2024 stood at 20,29,541 units, compared to 17,94,866 units in February 2023. Tractor sales increased by 11%, from 69,034 units in February 2023 to 76,626 units last month. Two-wheeler sales went up by 13.25% to 14,39,523 units from 12,71,073 units in February 2023. Three-wheel
BHPian MadinMumbai recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Today I got to experience the world-class infrastructure we are building. For a change, I wasn't travelling but instead was there to pick up an octogenarian, who was arriving at the shiny Terminal 2. Typically, when I travel, I alight at the drop-off and walk into the airport and it is smooth. On my return, there's the Uber/Prepaid taxi battle (which is offputting in its way, I guess) but nothing prepares you for the experience Adan
Kia has launched two new automatic variants of the Seltos. The SUV is now available in HTK+ Petrol CVT and HTK+ Diesel AT trims priced at Rs 15.40 lakh and Rs 16.90 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively. The new HTK+ automatic variants have been positioned below the HTX trims, offering a cheaper alternative to those looking to buy a petrol CVT or diesel automatic Seltos. The new petrol CVT trim costs Rs 1.20 lakh less than the HTX CVT, while the HTK+ diesel AT is Rs 1.30 lakh cheaper than the HTX tri
Nissan has taken the wraps off the second-generation Kicks. The SUV will make its public debut at the 2024 New York Auto Show. The new Nissan Kicks shares its underpinnings with the Mitsubishi XForce. The new generation has grown in size, making it longer and wider than its predecessor. The new Kicks features a sporty and imposing exterior design. It has a wide grille flanked by 4-piece LED DRLs and slim LED headlights. It has a coupe-like roofline with a black C-pillar and a short rear overhang
BHPian Jeroen recently shared this with other enthusiasts Raymarine equipment can utilize different chart makes. My previous plotter had Navionics charts! With the new kit, I decided to go with Raymarine's house chart brand, Lighthouse. I have done quite a bit of research and I would say the consensus is that one is not necessarily better than the other. To some degree a personal preference. However, I do believe that Lighthouse is more advanced uses newer techniques, and is likely to start surp