According to a media report, Hyundai plans to enter the hybrid vehicle segment in India by 2027. The South Korean carmaker is looking to add hybrid powertrains to its product portfolio to cater to the rising demand for these vehicles globally. The report claims that Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chairman Euisun Chung addressed a town hall earlier this month, during which he told employees in India that hybrids would be a critical part of the company's portfolio in the country. While the exact de

BHPian Thmh recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I would like to thank Team-BHP for creating a platform for moto-enthusiasts and most of my moto-gyan comes from this site. Hence, took the plunge to share my experience to help other riders like me! (The below narration will keep switching between me and my wife's point of view)A quick background:I got my first bike in 2010 which won the Motorcycle of the Year - Apache RTR 180. It was mostly used for my office commute for the first two yea

BHPian trailsndirt recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I guess mine was one of the 1st batch models which I took ownership of in late Dec 23'. Brave but I sort of knew what I was getting into with RE and the niggles that often are found on 1st gen models or 1st batch models. This bike has its fair share of niggles but few things right off the bat that I've not encountered which may have:No issues with the head stem boltThe bike does not pull to the right when I let go of the barsThe iss

Piaggio has announced battery subscription plans for its Ape Elektrik 3-wheeler range. Under the new Battery Subscription Model, customers can purchase an Ape Elektrik for Rs 2.59 lakh (ex-showroom) and subscribe to a Piaggio-approved battery pack for a monthly fee leased through the dealership. According to the company, the vehicle chassis and powertrain are registered in the customer's name, while the battery is provided at the dealership for a monthly rent. This also means that customers don'

BHPian parrys recently shared this with other enthusiasts. 23 days with the RE INT 650. Still in love. I don't know how many times I would just go on the RE MIY site, and customise this motorcycle, the way I have it. Sometimes I wonder, what if I picked the chrome one? But then, one can always buy a tank in a year or two. Had removed the baffles from the AEW 102 megaphone. But it was too loud and grabbed too much attention. With the baffle, it is pleasantly loud, and only when hungry on the gas.

BHPian vivekdewanta recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Presenting my enduring automotive companion, the venerable Mahindra Marshal of vintage 1998, a relic hailing from an era post the advent of the Mahindra Commander. This stalwart vehicle, a witness to the passage of time, continues to exude youthful vitality despite the years. Throughout its storied existence, spanning remote terrains and less-travelled highways, the Mahindra Marshal has traversed over 800,000 kilometres with unwave

BHPian ashis89 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Two months ago, RoadRunner went away and in came a new dude to take its place - Maruti Suzuki Brezza VXI MT. Bigger, stronger, better in every possible way than the outgoing car or is it? The yellow-eyed boui! The GoodSimple and reliable NA engine which is E20 compliantRefined engine with good low-end performanceGood fuel efficiencyLight steering and light clutch make it a breeze to drive in the cityStandard safety features and based on

Ducati has launched the DesertX Rally in the Indian market. The ADV is priced at Rs 23,70,800 (ex-showroom) and deliveries will begin in the last week of May. The DesertX Rally is a more off-road-focused version of the standard DesertX that has been on sale in India. The bike gets a raised front fender, a forged carbon sump guard, machined gear pedals and rear brake lever. The Ducati DesertX Rally features a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheel, KYB upside-down front forks and a mono-shoc

BHPian Sen_auto_sation recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Very pleased to share with the TeamBHP family that our koda Superb L&K (Nirvna), MY2022 recently completed 20K kilometers on the odo. ( doing what it does best, driving over a favorite stretch of the Himalayan roads The car's been with us for ~1.5 years, and it has endeared itself more than we anticipated at the time of purchase. It's become our go-to choice as a ride forall reasons and all seasons, such is its versatility and c

Touchscreens aren't the most popular thing in cars, with many carmakers even bringing back physical buttons and switches to control various features. However, with the increasing number of features on offer, touchscreens do help consolidate their controls while simplifying the dashboard and the cabin. Klaus Busse, Global Head of Design, Maserati, recently shared his thoughts on touchscreens in modern cars. He stated, We use screens because there are so many features in a car that if I were to pu

BHPian sapien recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Looking to buy a tyre inflator for our Mahindra XUV700, hence, did some research on the same. Found a tremendous amount of information in thread 1 and thread 2. Got a lot of responses from the BHPians, but there are a variety of options which are good and in a wide price band. This has led to more confusion, hence, to get some quantitative results, created this comparison chart. Requesting everyone to share their opinion based on their p

According to a media report, Chinese automakers are significantly raising the prices of their exported vehicles to maximise profits. The strategy, reportedly led by BYD, sees the automaker price some of its export EV models nearly three times higher than what the model sells for domestically. However, even with this strategy, some Chinese carmakers are managing to undercut their competitors in the West. As per the latest research, Chinese automakers price their models just below that of European

Ampere has launched an all-new electric scooter called the Nexus. It is available in two variants: EX and ST, with prices starting at Rs 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom). The Ampere Nexus has a clean and modern look. It features an LED headlamp, which is claimed to be the brightest in the segment and a 7-inch touchscreen. It has Bluetooth connectivity offering features like turn-by-turn navigation and incoming call and message alerts. The base EX variant gets a smaller 6.2-inch LCD. It also lacks some of

BHPian shiv4747 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hello Team BHPians, I have driven about 2.1k KMS in the last 10 days on both highways and hill stations, and now my odometer reads 5k. The car performed very well, and I never felt any fatigue even after a 1300 km round trip in a single day. My parents, who are over 70 years of age, told me that they were also happy and relaxed during the trip, and didn't experience any body pain or discomfort. The ventilated seats were really helpful

BHPian coldice4u recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Considering the brouhaha about EVs making or not making sense from a lot of people who are not EV owners or have not experienced an EV for a longer period of time, I think it was essential to know what current EV owners think of their cars. My line of thought would be to ask current EV owners if given an option, looking back, will they buy the same or another EV again? Also it will be interesting to know the reasons for your vote and

Skoda has made some changes to the standard safety kit offered in the Kushaq and Slavia. The 2024 edition of both cars now comes equipped with 6 airbags as standard across all variants. The Skoda Kushaq is available in Active, Ambition, Style, Monte Carlo and Elegance Edition trims. All variants now get six airbags in addition to other safety features like Hill Hold Control and over 10 active and passive features. The Slavia is also available in Active, Ambition and Style trims along with Style

BHPian Ripcord09 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Volvo XC40 Recharge Single MotorWhat you'll like:A sharply styled SUV. Volvo's new designs sure are head-turners!Solid build & top-notch quality, inside outQuick performance will keep most owners happy. Well configurated one-pedal driving feature makes it very easy to drive in the cityReal-world range should be ~350 km, which is enough for most usersExcellent high-speed stability coupled with sorted handling. Mature ride quality at sp

BHPian Pyrotek recently shared this with other enthusiasts. So I had the pleasure of doing a test drive of the car this morning. The area I live in gave me a chance to blast the car till 120 kph, drive it over a 2 km stretch littered with potholes of all shapes and sizes, and take it through a few uphill and downhill twisties. My verdict after the drive is that the car is outstanding! The number of second looks and curious glances I received was interesting in itself. I guess the novelty factor

BHPian Dr.AD recently shared this with other enthusiasts. My last update in this thread was in December. It has been three months since then and I somehow lost track of updating this thread. So decided to catch up on the backlog, and update the thread with events since December. In January, I did a few long drives in my Thar 4x4, and used my 320d only for a few short drives, like this impromptu drive to Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary. Again in February, I did a few short drives, and then one long

BHPian ritedhawan recently shared this with other enthusiasts.Chapter 1: My tryst with the Honda Accord beginsMy tryst with the Honda Accord began in the year 2007. It was the year in which I got my driving license at the age of 26!!, yes, believe that. I learned to drive in an accidental carburettor Suzuki Esteem, and no one taught me, I first understood what goes 'under the hood' of a car from the moment the ignition is turned on till the time the exhaust gases spew out from the exhaust. There

Mahindra has launched the XUV 3XO, the heavily revised version of the erstwhile XUV300, in the Indian market. The compact SUV is available in five variants with prices starting at Rs 7.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Mahindra has completely overhauled the exterior design of the XUV300 to create the XUV 3XO. The latest iteration gets a brand-new front fascia with a blacked-out grille flanked by C-shaped LED DRLs and vertically stacked headlamp clusters. Coming to the rear of the car, the XUV 3XO features

The Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor was launched earlier this month. Now, the first units have started reaching dealerships across India, with customer deliveries scheduled for next month. The Urban Cruiser Taisor is a rebadged version of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx. It is available in five variants: E, S, S+, G and V, with prices starting at Rs 7.74 lakh (ex-showroom). The Urban Cruiser Taisor is available with a 1.2-litre petrol engine that produces 89 BHP and 113 Nm and a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engin

BHPian Hayek recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Flew Air India on the BOM - JFK - BOM route over the last couple of weeks. The aircraft used were planes leased from Delta - incidentally 15+ year old 777-200 airframes. These planes had been upgraded by Delta in 2019 and fitted with fully flat beds and large screens in a parallel 1-2-1 layout in business class, with a sliding partition for each seat akin to what was there in the first class on Jet 777-300s. The check-in experience in Bom

Driving the 2.6L Diesel 5-speed MT2,596cc, 4-cylinder diesel engine puts out 138 BHP & 320 Nm: The 2024 Gurkha retains the same 2.6-liter, 4-cylinder diesel engine as the outgoing car. However, the unit has been retuned to deliver more power and torque. It now develops 138 BHP @ 3,200 rpm and 320 Nm @ 1,400-2,600 rpm. These figures are considerably higher than the 90 BHP & 250 Nm of the outgoing car. But even with the additional power, the Gurkha does not feel sporty to drive on the road. To fir

The Yas Marina circuit recently held the inaugural race of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL). As the name suggests, the A2RL consists of AI-driven race cars competing for the top spot over 8 laps of the Formula 1 circuit. As per the regulations, each team has the same car, but the coding of each team sets them apart. All cars use a 2023 Dallara Super Formula chassis, powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged engine producing 550 BHP, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The race cars

BHPian W.A.G.7 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. So, after many days of carefree driving, we suffered the first gremlin. En route to home on 5th April, my wife realized that the radiator fan was running constantly and even after switching off the car, the fan would continue to run for a minute or so. This was strange because we hadn't seen this behaviour. Realizing something was amiss, she drove the last 9-10 km slowly, without the air conditioner and also not exceeding 40-45 kmph. Th

BHPian jazzy recently shared this with other enthusiasts. When I got a chance to stay and work in a country on the other side of the globe, what I did within a few days was buy a pre-owned car. It was an obvious choice, an utter necessity. The moment I took the first ride, it was an indescribable moment, feeling like a baby bird just made the very first flight. It was my first car. What struck me was the ease with which I could buy a used car and how mature the market was compared to our own. Th

BHPian batish recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Never thought I'd face this situation. The matter goes back to the first week of March 2024. My windshield developed a crack and I looked for replacement options. Called up Mahindra service centre and they told me I'd have to leave the car for 2-3 days at their centre and there was no other option. I could not do that as this is my primary vehicle and it's quite difficult to manage without it. So I thought it'd be better if I ask Windshi

BHPian vj123 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. 2024 Toyota Sienna Limited Likes:Ride.Practicality.Interior space & finish.Physical infotainment controls.Powertrain - Hybrid with All Wheel Drive.Fuel consumption - 36mpg / 600 miles with a full tank.Dislikes:Acceleration.Dealer inventory.Driver seating position.Exterior design language.Pricier than the competition.Infotainment interface/software.Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.

Toyota has launched a new mid-spec variant of the Rumion automatic. The new G AT variant is priced at Rs 13 lakh (ex-showroom) and deliveries will commence from May 5, 2024. The Rumion G AT variant is equipped with LED taillights and dual-tone alloy wheels. It also features a dual-tone interior and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The G AT variant also gets Toyota's i-Connect, which offers features like remote lock/unlock, climat

BHPian moose recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Why so many 2024 Duke 390s' are ending up on olx? These are brand new and less than 5k kms ridden, Why are the owners trying to sell it off? What might me the reason? How different is it from the Gen 2s? Here's what BHPian kedar2232 had to say on the matter:Mostly it is people over stretching their finances. It is substantially better compared to the previous gen. The advantage that the previous gen had was slightly better refinement, spa

BHPian Redline6800 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. The Honda Africa Twin has been a dream bike of mine for a long time. A friend was kind enough to let me ride his 2016 Africa Twin DCT for approx 200 km and this was a key transformation in my decision-making process. He has 2 Africa Twins (1 in Dubai and 1 in Blr). He had very high words of praise for the reliability, performance and quality of the bike. He had a GS 1250 in Dubai previous to the Africa Twin. Big Wing Topline service

Force Motors has revealed the 5-door version of the Gurkha. The off-roader will be launched in the first week of May, but bookings have already commenced. Customers can place their orders by paying a token amount of Rs 25,000. Force Motors has made several changes to the Gurkha for the 2024 model year. The 5-door version gets a single-slat grille with 'Gurkha' lettering up front. It is flanked by circular LED headlamps that have integrated LED DRLs and fog lights with a cornering function. The G

According to media reports, Tesla CEO Elon Musk made a surprise visit to Beijing, China, on Sunday. Elon Musk is said to be in China to meet with senior officials regarding the rollout of its Full Self-Driving software and permission to transfer data overseas. The Tesla CEO took to social media platform X to announce that its customers in China will receive FSD tech very soon. The surprise trip to China though, comes a week after Musk cancelled his planned visit to India. Musk cited very heavy T

BHPian pqr recently shared this with other enthusiasts.Q1 2024 : Analysis of the Indian passenger car market The Indian passenger car market grew by 11.6% in Q1 2024 to post wholesale of 11,35,482 units, which is the highest ever Q1 sales in a given calendar year (CY). To meet the retail target after huge wholesale volume, manufacturers and dealers are also doling out discounts, except for a few very successful products in the Indian market. With the COVID-19-induced commodity super-cycle subsid

BHPian sumukha recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Issue with the brakes- Problem remains even after 6 Months Dear BHP family. I am facing a serious problem with my 2014 model Volvo XC 60 D5 AWD and seek help. In sept. 2023 I gave the car for 80 K service even though it was done only 71 KM to Martial Motors Motors Bangalore as it was serviced with them since beginning.The was in excellent condition till than. When it was delivered I found some thing wrong with the Brake as the peddle wa

Volvo has announced a discount of Rs 2 lakh on the C40 Recharge. The offer is valid on the 2023 manufactured cars and only until stocks last. With the discount, the price of the C40 Recharge has dropped to Rs 60.95 lakh (ex-showroom). The C40 Recharge is an electric SUV with a coupe-like design. It comes with a portrait-oriented touchscreen infotainment system mounted in the centre, a 3-spoke steering wheel and a digital instrument cluster. The car is also equipped with a panoramic sunroof, a wi

Force Gurkha ProsMacho styling & incredible street presence. Robust build tooFar more user-friendly than the old Gurkha due to superior interiors & better amenitiesShift-on-the-fly 4x4 with low range, diff locks, satisfactory all-round visibility & 233 mm GC. Excellent gradability, approach, departure & break-over angles make it a potent off-roaderChoice of 3-door and 5-door (7-seater) versions gives it an edge over competing off-roadersRides noticeably better than other purpose-built off-roader

Mercedes-Benz has showcased the E-Class LWB at the ongoing Beijing Motor Show. The carmaker offers the E 350 e L variant of the sedan in China, which is one of the few markets where the long-wheelbase version is sold. The right-hand-drive version of the E-Class will be launched in India later this year. The E-Class LWB is longer, wider and shorter than its predecessor. It measures 5,092 mm in length, 1,880 mm in width and 1,493 mm in height, while its wheelbase has grown by 15 mm to 3,094 mm. On

BHPian spaceunicorn recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hello everyone, It's been a while since I've been active on the forum. I've been busy, but my new Safari facelift just hit 5,000 kilometers two weeks ago and everything was running smoothly. However, things went downhill after I updated the software to the January 2024 version last Saturday (March 9th) at an authorised service centre.Software update issueTook my Safari to the service centre on Saturday (March 9th) for a software up

BHPian 400notout recently shared this with other enthusiasts. So two breakdowns within 6 months of purchase! Odo stands at 6042 kms. Issue seems similar to the one before. This time the difference being at least I can set the gearbox to neutral. A usual office commute ends up in exploring a new service centre Update: The car was towed to the newly opened Trident motors kurla. As per the service advisor the issue was fixed by reflashing the software. The car is back on road and it was with the se

The market for electric vehicles in India hasgrown rapidlyin the past few years, with Tata Motors leading the charge. However,India'slargest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, is yet to take the plunge in this growing segment. Besides, the carmaker is also betting big on hybrids. According to R C Bhargava, Chairman of Maruti Suzuki, Suzuki Japan is developing an affordable strong-hybrid technology for the Indian market, as the cost of the hybrid tech offered by Toyota is still quite expensive. The cost of

New images of the Bajaj Pulsar NS400 have leaked online, revealing the upcoming bike in more detail. It willbe officially launchedon May 3, 2024. The Pulsar NS400 features an aggressive design with a sporty headlight, large tank extensions and a narrow tail section. It has lightning bolt-shaped LED DRLs with a projector headlamp at the front, a2-piece stepped seat and a split grab rail at the back. The Pulsar NS400is equippedwithan upside-down front fork and a mono-shock at the rear. The bike ri

BHPian Sensible_Speed recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I don't know how many fans here follow the WEC here in this forum. As F1 has become monotonous and exceedingly commercial of late, I thought this would be a good opportunity to explore my long suppressed interest in other forms of racing. I was introduced to the world of motorsports through the 24 Hours of Le Mans race as a child. But in an effort to fit into motorsport conversations, I switched to watching F1. However, I cannot

BHPian RoadRookie recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Update1000 Km completed on odoFE I'm getting without first service is15-17 in city with evening traffic19-20 on highways and opens roadsOverall 17-18 is what i am getting as mix FE without first serviceMaruti has made a mileage beast this time Read BHPian comments for more insights and information.

BHPian shyamg28 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Wife, Strom & I - Bengaluru -> Bhutan -> Bengaluru, 2023 Bengaluru -> Nellore -> Vishakhapatnam -> Bhubaneshwar -> Durgapur -> Phunsholing -> Thimphu -> Phobjika -> Punakha -> Paro -> Siliguri -> Patna -> Ambikapur -> Bhilai -> Hyderabad -> Bengaluru. Wife & I had been to Bhutan back in 2019. No SDF (Sustainable Development Fee), Green Tax, mandatory guide etc. We rented an extremely well maintained RE Thunderbird 350 back then. Did a

BHPian raiuday recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I finally got my Inty Black Ray home last Saturday and the experience till now has been nothing short of awesome. I've completed 200 kms in the last 2 days with late-night runs to the airport, accessories stores and food joints.Buying experience:I initially made a booking in November and was waiting till mid-March with no sign of delivery. The tentative date kept moving away. Decided to cancel and make a custom booking at the same Compa

BHPian DocwithFiesta recently shared this with other enthusiasts. In the last 3 weeks, both our cars have been damaged by reckless two-wheeler riders. Yesterday evening (20/04/2024) at around 7pm, 100 meters from Atrium Apartments in Adyar, a two-wheeler ridden by a decent appearing educated guy (assuming by the appearance), while overtaking from the left and trying to navigate between my car and a parked car on the street in an extremely narrow gap, hit my car and damaged the front bumper. I wa

According to media reports, China's CATL has unveiled what it claims to be the world's first EV battery with 4C ultra-fast charging capability. CATL claims that its new EV battery, called Shenxing Plus, can add 370 miles (600 km) of range with just 10 minutes of charging. Also, on a full charge, the new battery claims to offer over 620 miles (1000 km) as per the CLTC cycle. The new CATL Shenxing Plus battery is said to be the world's first to get 4C ultra-fast charging capabilities. The battery

BHPian dileep recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I have a Jimmy Zeta AT which has clocked 6000 km. After the 2nd service @5000 there is a sound coming from the car.It is metallic - like something is being obstructed. Somewhat like a 'spanner in the wheel' feeling.It's quite loud - such that people on the road are stunned by it.It does not stop if the brake is pressed.It stops if the car is halted immediately.The sound is not continuous but happens only sometimes for about 5-15 seconds.