Auto Industry

Shams Raza Naqvi

Nov 20, 2025, 3:36 PM

Don’t Need To Protect Image And Constraints: Lexus President Takashi Watanabe

In a ringside chat with car&bike at this year's Japan Mobility Show, Lexus International President Takashi Watanabe lists out what’s in store for the brand in the years to come.

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  car&bike Team | Nov 19, 2025

  Bajaj Auto Takes Charge Of KTM With Full Buyout; Pierer Group Exits

  Bajaj Auto has taken full control of KTM’s parent company, acquiring all of PBAG and bringing the entire Pierer Mobility group under its ownership.

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  Preetam Bora | Nov 18, 2025

  Kawasaki W230 Announced For The UK: Does It Make Sense For India?

  The Kawasaki W230 is a new modern classic roadster announced for the UK market in 2026. Will it make for a sensible launch in India?

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  car&bike Team | Nov 17, 2025

  CNG Supply In Mumbai Disrupted Due To Damaged GAIL Pipeline

  CNG/PNG supplier Mahanagar Gas said that CNG supplies across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai & Thane could be affected till supply to its City Gate Station in Wadala is restored.

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  Preetam Bora | Nov 16, 2025

  Opinion: What’s The Big Deal About The Yamaha XSR155?

  The Yamaha XSR155 is finally here. Better late than never – but does it have what it takes to be the next big Yamaha success story? Will it follow the Yamaha R15’s winning streak, or carve out the kind of legacy the RX100 once owned?

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  car&bike Team | Nov 14, 2025

  Car Sales Witness A Healthy Jump In October 2025, Modest Growth For Two-Wheelers

  The Society of Indian Automobile manufacturers has released the nationwide data of vehicle wholesales for the month of October which show a significant rise in car sales

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  car&bike Team | Nov 11, 2025

  Hyundai Tucson Discontinued In India: Delisted From Website

  The flagship ICE SUV of the Korean carmaker in India will not be sold anymore in the Indian market.

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  car&bike Team | Nov 11, 2025

  BS-III Petrol, BS-IV Diesel Cars Banned In Delhi NCR As Pollution Levels Rise

  As air pollution levels go up, GRAP-III norms have been implemented in Delhi NCR which means BS-III Petrol and BS-!V Diesel cannot be driven across the region

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  Girish Karkera | Nov 6, 2025

  Honda Showcases New Hybrid And EV Technologies For Models Due By 2030

  At a recently conducted tech workshop, Honda revealed a new platform for midsize cars, as well as a new-age hybrid system for its bigger models, both aimed at boosting performance and efficiency.

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