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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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  Jaiveer Mehra | Nov 20, 2025

  New Mahindra BE 6 Variant Teased Ahead Of Debut On Nov 26; Production-Spec BE Rall-E?

  The teaser reveals a different lighting setup front and rear compared to the standard BE 6.

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  car&bike Team | Nov 20, 2025

  KTM Recalls 125, 250, 390 Duke Models Globally

  The recall issue stems from fuel tank cap seals, which may result in fuel leaking from the tank cap.

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  Bilal Firfiray | Nov 20, 2025

  Porsche Cayenne Electric Breaks Cover; Priced At Rs 1.75 Crore In India

  Jumping on the electric bandwagon, the Porsche Cayenne has also gone electric. For now, the Cayenne EV is offered in two states of tune and will be sold alongside the older internal combustion model.

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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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  Jaiveer Mehra | Nov 19, 2025

  All-New Jeep Recon Electric SUV Revealed; 2.7 Tonne EV Gets Removable Doors, 400 KM Range

  Boxy electric SUV brings the open-air off-roading experience to Jeep’s EV range with removable doors, and quarter & rear windows as well as an openable fabric roof.

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  car&bike Team | Nov 17, 2025

  KTM 390 Adventure, Adventure X Prices Hiked By Up To Rs 27,000

  The hike in prices is likely due to the brand no longer absorbing the increased cost of the models post-GST 2.0.

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  car&bike Team | Nov 17, 2025

  Maruti Suzuki Recalls Over 30,000 Units Of Grand Vitara Over Faulty Fuel Gauge

  Units affected were manufactured between December 9, 2024 and April 29, 2025.

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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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