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Aug 22, 2025, 3:17 PM

Bajaj Chetak Production Resumes After Brief Pause Caused By Rare Earth Magnet Shortage

Owing to a shortage of rare earth magnets sourced from China, production of the Chetak had reportedly dropped to just under 11,000 units in July, resulting in lower-than-usual sales in August.

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  car&bike Team | Aug 22, 2025

  EVs Exempt From Paying Toll On Atal Setu From August 22

  The toll waiver was part of the state government’s new EV Policy announced earlier this year. A Government Resolution to the same effect was previously issued in May 2025.

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  Jaiveer Mehra | Aug 22, 2025

  Hyundai Exter Pro Pack Launched in India; Prices Start At Rs 7.98 Lakh

  The Pro Pack adds minor cosmetic enhancements over the standard Exter, along with a new paint finish.

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  car&bike Team | Aug 22, 2025

  Brixton Crossfire 500XC Price Slashed; Now Costs Rs 4.92 Lakh

  Launched in November 2024, the 500XC has now seen its price drop by Rs 27,000.

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  Jafar Rizvi | Aug 21, 2025

  Exclusive: Hero Xtreme 125R To Get Cruise Control

  The Xtreme 125R will be the second 125 cc in the country to feature cruise control, following the launch of the Glamour X.

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  car&bike Team | Aug 21, 2025

  Hero Xtreme 125R Single-Seat Variant Launched At Rs 1 Lakh

  The Xtreme 125R gets a new mid-spec variant, which gets a single-piece seat.

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  car&bike Team | Aug 21, 2025

  JSW To Build Tomcar All-Terrain Vehicles For Defence Sector In India

  Under a new joint venture, JSW Defence subsidiary JSW Sarbloh Motors will locally manufacture Tomcar’s TX range of ATVs in India from 2026.

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  car&bike Team | Aug 21, 2025

  Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition: Production To Be More Than Tripled To 999 Units

  Originally envisioned as an ultra-exclusive offering limited to 300 examples, the first-of-its-kind BE 6 Batman Edition will now be available in a much larger quantity when order books open on August 23.

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  car&bike Team | Aug 20, 2025

  Tata Motors Re-Enters South Africa With Launch Of Harrier, Curvv, Punch, And Tiago

  Tata Motors has partnered with Motus Holdings, South Africa’s foremost automotive group.

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