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The anticipation is building up as the IndianOil Grand Prix of India, the first-ever MotoGP race to be held in India, gears up for its practice session, with top MotoGP riders giving a green light p to the Buddh International Circuit (BIC). This newcomer on the MotoGP calendar has captured the riders’ curiosity. In a race where the entire grid is a ‘rookie’, the Bharat GP is anyone’s race…

Montra Electric, the EV brand of Murugappa Group, and Exponent Energy, an EV battery maker have announced a partnership to develop 15-minute rapid charging electric vehicles in the 3-wheeler segment.Montra Electric’s rapid charging electric three-wheelers will come equipped with an Exponent’s 8.8 kWh battery. The battery can be charged from 0-100 percent in just 15 minutes at Exponent’s EV charging stations, says the media release. Exponent’s battery pack gets…

Ahmedabad Flight Ticket Price Sees 415 Percent Surge Ahead of India-Pakistan ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. (Representational Image) Cricket fans face soaring costs ahead of India-Pakistan clash at ICC World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad, with hotels scarce and airfares surging 415 percent. As the countdown to the much-anticipated India-Pakistan face-off at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad begins, cricket fans are in for a wallet-draining experience. Hotels are…

Bengaluru-based EV manufacturer Ola Electric is all set to showcase its futuristic motorcycle portfolio during the inaugural edition of MotoGP Bharat, which will be held at Buddh International Circuit from 22-24 September 2023. The Ola Diamondhead, Adventure, Cruiser and Roadster electric motorcycle concepts will be on displat at Ola’s booth in the Fanzone, says the official statement. With a strategic partnership with Buddh International Circuit (BIC), Ola Electric is…

Last Updated: September 21, 2023, 16:07 IST Air India: Chief of Flight Safety Suspended by DGCA Over Safety Deficiencies. (Representative Photo: Air India) DGCA suspends Air India flight safety chief for a month: Due to critical lapses in accident prevention, demanding improved diligence in aviation safety. In a notable turn of events, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken a decisive step by suspending the Chief of…

Italian manufacturer Aprilia has finally unveiled the much-anticipated made-in-India Aprilia RS 457 in the Indian market. The bike will be built at Piaggio India‘s manufacturing plant located in Baramati, Maharashtra. The pre-bookings for the bike will begin soon and the launch is expected to happen soon. In this article, let’s take a look at the top five things you need to know about the Aprilia RS 457. Aprilia RS…

Last Updated: September 21, 2023, 14:45 IST Necessary amendments in the West Bengal Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, shall be made in due course (Representative image) According to the notification, the department has been receiving proposals for granting permission for all Bengal luxury taxi permits for vehicles to be painted in any colour other than white or cream Luxury taxis in West Bengal will be allowed to be painted in…

HANOI – Vietnamese electric vehicles maker VinFast plans to ship its first EVs to Europe this year after receiving regulatory approval, its chief executive told Reuters on Thursday, as the European Union considers imposing tariffs on its Chinese rivals. Under the plan, about 3,000 of its VF8 crossovers would be delivered to France, Germany and the Netherlands in the fourth quarter of this year from VinFast’s factory in northern…

Last Updated: September 21, 2023, 13:00 IST Mumbai: Red Non-AC Double-Decker Bus Finds a New Home in BEST Museum. (Photo Credits: Twitter) Mumbai: BEST preserves one of the iconic non-AC red double-decker bus in a heartwarming move, capturing nostalgia. In a heartwarming decision that has stirred nostalgia among Mumbaikars, the Brihanmumbai Electricity Supply and Transport (BEST) has decided to honor the memory of one of its last iconic non-AC…

TVS Motor Company today announced the launch of India’s first electric two-wheeler racing championship, marking its commitment towards sustainable mobility solutions with TVS Racing. The TVS Racing e-OMC will mark its debut in the 4th round of the Indian National Motorcycle Road Racing Championship (INMRC) on September 29, 2023. TVS Racing Electric One Make Championship (e-OMC) is an exclusive format for racing on the electric TVS Apache RTE race…

Last Updated: September 21, 2023, 10:51 IST Image used for Representation. (Photo: Mumbai Airport) Mumbai Airport: Domestic flights soar to 108 percent of pre-pandemic levels in August, signaling a remarkable recovery for India’s aviation industry. Mumbai International Airport witnessed an extraordinary revival in domestic air traffic last month, with passenger numbers surging to an impressive 108 percent of pre-pandemic levels from August 2019. This astounding achievement showcases the resilience…

Known for its commitment towards smart mobility innovation and clean energy-run vehicles, Triton EV (TEV) is all set to announce a major introduction of 3.5T Triton EV Pickup Truck for Indian and Middle East Market from TEV’s EV range. MD of Triton EV Himanshu Patel is excited about this new introduction and said, “EVs are becoming stronger by the virtue of their contribution into the diverse automobile sector. The…

Traffic Advisory Issued by Noida Police On Yamuna and Expressway For 5 Days. (Photo: PTI file) Noida gears up for UP International Trade Show & MotoGP; Traffic restrictions in place. Metro, alternate routes advised for smoother commute. Noida is gearing up for a traffic showdown as it prepares to host two major events simultaneously: the prestigious UP International Trade Show and the adrenaline-pumping MotoGP event. With these exciting happenings…

Royal Enfield recently announced the appointment of AW Rostamani Group as its official distribution partner for the UAE region. Expanding its presence in the Middle East, AW Rostamani Group has inaugurated its first Royal Enfield store at Umm Suqeim St. Dubai.The newly inaugurated Royal Enfield store will have iconic Royal Enfield motorcycles, including the Super Meteor 650, Hunter 350, Scram 411, Classic, Meteor, Interceptor, Continental GT, and the Himalayan.…

Dynamo Electric recently launched its Alpha, Smiley, Infinity, VX1, RX1 and RX4 electric scooters in the Indian market. The company has showcased these high-speed and low-speed e-scooters at EV India Expo 2023 in the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida.Dynamo RX1, Dynamo RX4: Price, specs and features Powered by a 2 kW battery, the Dynamo RX1 high-speed e-scooter is priced at Rs 82,000 (ex-showroom) in the Indian market. The Dynamo…

Hyundai India recently launched the i20 facelift in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The hatchback is available in five variants – Era, Magna, Sportz, Asta and Asta(O) and eight colour options. Here we have mentioned the on-road prices of the 2023 Hyundai i20 in top cities in India. 2023 Hyundai i20 on-road prices: City i20 Era MT variant i20 Asta (O) iVT…

Reported By: Samreen Pall Last Updated: September 20, 2023, 19:51 IST Aprilia RS 457 Breaks Cover. (Photo: Sharukh Shah/News18.com) Aprilia has finally unveiled the budget-friendly RS 457, a sleek supersport marvel inspired by racing legends. Aprilia, the renowned Italian two-wheeler manufacturer, has finally unveiled the highly-anticipated RS 457 motorcycle in India today. This two-wheeled marvel promises to be the most budget-friendly offering from the renowned Italian brand on Indian roads. Aprilia…

Competition in the middle-weight motorcycle segment could not get more sizzling, as Italian manufacturer Aprilia, has now unveiled its entry-level RS 457 sports motorcycle for India. This also makes Aprilia the third international brand to tap into he country’s growing thirst for lifestyle-oriented, middle-weight motorcycles. In recent times, we have seen Harley-Davidson enter the market with its entry-level H-D X440 and Triumph too, recently launched the Speed 400. However,…