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Aug 1, 2019, 12:20 AM
The slowdown in the auto industry has hit Royal Enfield hard, with Eicher Motors reporting a more than 21 per cent fall in net profit. Revenue also declined by over 6.8 per cent in the same period.
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car&bike Team | Jul 31, 2019SIAM Opposes Proposed Hike In Vehicle Registration FeesThe Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has raised concerns over the recently draft notification to increase registration charges on vehicls. The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRT&H) recently proposed to hike registration charges by 10 to 20 times, depending on the vehicle category from the current charges. The proposal comes at a time when the Indian auto industry is reeling through crisis with sales witnessing a major de-growth and automakers struggling to clear inventories. SIAM say that the proposed hike will further aggravate the de-growth in the auto industry.1 min read
car&bike Team | Jul 31, 20192020 Triumph Rocket 3 R, Triumph Rocket 3 GT UnveiledNew Triumph Rocket 3 is available in two variants, and is powered by a new 2,458 cc triple engine putting out 163 bhp of maximum power and 221 Nm of peak torque.1 min read
car&bike Team | Jul 31, 2019Bajaj Auto Hikes Prices Across Motorcycle Range In IndiaWe recently told you about the Bajaj Dominar 400 receiving a price hike of nearly Rs. 6000. Now, Bajaj Auto has revised the prices across most motorcycles in its line-up by up Rs. 2950. This includes the Bajaj Pulsar line-up, Discover range and even the entry-level Platina motorcycles. The Avenger 220 series remain unaffected by the price hike. With the price hike, Bajaj joins rival Hero MotoCorp in increasing its prices. More recently, the latter announced a one per cent hike in prices across its two-wheeler line-up.1 min read
car&bike Team | Jul 31, 2019Benelli Leoncino India Launch Details RevealedBenelli India will launch the Leoncino scrambler in India in early August, possibly on 5th August, 2019. While the company hasn't officially started accepting bookings but dealerships have started taking bookings unofficially.1 min read
car&bike Team | Jul 31, 2019Ducati To Unveil New Motorcycle Range In October 2019Ducati has announced that it will be unveiling its new motorcycle range on October 23, 2019 at Rimini, Italy. The company recently put out a teaser image of a covered motorcycle. Could it be the new Streetfighter V4?1 min read
car&bike Team | Jul 31, 2019Hero Splendor Beats Honda Activa, Becomes India's Bestselling Two-WheelerThe Hero Splendor family of commuter motorcycles has once again overtaken the Honda Activa to become India's bestselling two-wheeler in June 2019. In third spot in the sales charts is the Hero HF Deluxe.1 min read
Sameer Contractor | Jul 31, 2019Kawasaki W800 vs Triumph Street Twin vs Harley-Davidson Street Rod: Spec ComparisonThe Kawasaki W800 Street was a long rumoured motorcycle that finally arrived in India recently. The bike belongs the modern-classic segment, a space that has picked up in popularity and volumes in recent years as more and more manufacturers are churning out offerings globally. In India, Triumph found its Bonneville series to gain most popularity in this space while traditional players like Harley-Davidson are now present here. With the W800 finally on sale, it's time to see how does the model stack against its direct rivals - the Triumph Street Twin and the Harley-Davidson Street Rod in the segment. Here's a quick comparison on paper.1 min read
car&bike Team | Jul 30, 20192020 Honda CRF 250L, Honda CRF 250 Rally To Get Twin Spark TechnologyHonda may update the 250 cc off-road bikes with new technology to meet upcoming emission regulations.1 min read
