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    Xiaomi SU7 EV Crash Test Yields 5 Stars – China’s Safest Car

    Xiaomi SU7 EV Crash TestTop variants of Xiaomi SU7 have a robust safety net with 1 LiDAR, 11 cameras, 3 radars and 12 ultrasonic sensors
    After building a solid foundation in consumer electronics, Xiaomi is now making bold advances in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. The brand’s first EV is the SU7 sedan, available in four versions. Xiaomi SU7 is already in the list of bestselling EVs in China, with a waiting period of up to 12 months for select variants. Future prospects look great, as the Xiaomi SU7 has been rated the safest car by C-NCAP. Let’s check out the details.
    Xiaomi SU7 C-NCAP crash test results
    As of now, Xiaomi SU7 is available in four variants – SU7, SU7 Pro, SU7 Max and SU7 Ultra. For the C-NCAP crash tests, the SU7 Max variant was selected. Safety package for the Xiaomi SU7 Max variant includes 7-airbags, 360° safety systems and a comprehensive range of ADAS features.
    Xiaomi SU7 C-NCAP
    Furthermore, the sedan utilizes a lightweight, yet strong steel-aluminium alloy armoured chassis. SU7 has an autopilot system in two formats. While 11 HD cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors and 3 mmWave radars are common, the Max (Pilot Max) system has an additional Hesai AT128 LiDAR. As revealed in a recent video, LiDAR systems can perform better than camera-based ADAS systems in specific situations.
    In the C-NCAP crash tests, Xiaomi SU7 received a 5-star rating. Overall safety score is 93.5%, which is around 8.7% more than the rating averages seen in C-NCAP results. While 5-star safety rating is itself commendable, Xiaomi SU7 has received the highest score among all cars tested by C-NCAP, as per 2024 testing protocols. It essentially makes the Xiaomi SU7 the safest car in China. Truly a significant achievement, especially considering the doubts expressed by some critics about the sedan’s safety.
    Xiaomi SU7 C-NCAP
    Occupant protection
    Xiaomi SU7 received a score of 94.31% in occupant protection tests. It included side pole crash test, frontal crash tests, child protection, whiplash test, e-call and curtain airbag tests. In most of these tests, Xiaomi SU7 has received full marks or close to full marks.
    There are only a few exceptions such as the 5.419 out of 7 score in the whiplash test. This is relatively lower in comparison to scores of other occupant protection tests. In assessment of child safety, Xiaomi SU7 received a full 3 out of 3 marks. Overall score in occupant protection tests was 106.573 out of 113.
    Xiaomi SU7 C-NCAP
    Active safety, vulnerable road users
    In the Active Safety category, Xiaomi SU7 scored 95.25%. In tests assessing the performance of headlights and Automated Emergency Braking (AEB), the scores were close to 100%. LiDAR played a key role in ensuring that SU7 got high marks in the assessment of driver assistance systems.
    In vulnerable road users (VRU) tests, Xiaomi SU7 received a score of 90.42%. These tests include leg and head protection of pedestrians and the AEB function as well. SU7’s performance in these tests was 13.14% higher in comparison to the C-NCAP average.
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    MG Cyberster and M9 Pre-Bookings Open – Launch, Delivery Details

    MG Select Premium Dealer NetworkRiding on the wave of success generated by electric vehicles, JSW MG Motor India is now expanding its portfolio to incorporate two premium vehicles – Cyberster and M9. These vehicles will be sold via dedicated MG Select dealerships and are expected to be priced competitively. MG has commenced pre-bookings for both these vehicles. Let’s take a closer look.
    MG Cyberster and M9 Pre-Bookings Open
    Through their MG Select dealerships, JSW MG Motor India is poised to launch two premium electric vehicles in India. Pre-bookings for MG Cyberster electric Roadster and M9 electric luxury MPV have commenced for a token amount of Rs 51,000. Prospective buyers can reserve a Cyberster or M9 via company’s official website or via offline channels.
    Official launch for both these vehicles will happen soon and deliveries are expected to start in Q2 2025. MG Cyberster and M9 will be offered in as many as thirteen major cities in India. These include Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Delhi, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Kochi and Surat.
    Pricing is not revealed yet and both Cyberster and M9 are expected to bear competitive prices. In India, they will enjoy quite a niche as we don’t have an all electric 2-door Roadster with scissor doors under the Rs 1 Cr mark. Where luxury MPVs are concerned, none of the ones sold in India are fully electric.
    MG Cyberster Sets Record
    Cyberster
    MG’s new Cyberster is poised to create a grand spectacle in the Indian market. The company claims it is the fastest MG Roadster ever and it just set a record at Sambhar Salt Lake in Rajasthan accelerating to 100 km/h in just 3.2 seconds. It is a 2-door convertible Roadster with fancy scissor doors and large 20-inch alloy wheels.
    Performance ceiling on this vehicle is quite high as it gets an electrifying instant throttle response. The dual motors on MG Cyberster generate a total system output of 510 bhp of peak power and 725 Nm of peak torque. These motors are fed by a 77 kWh battery pack that will promise a range of around 500 km on a single charge.
    M9
    Catering to the discerning chauffeur-driven customers, MG M9 aims to offer a sophisticated luxury experience. It is a large and roomy electric MPV which creates a bubble of luxury and comfort for 2nd-row passengers. The most important seats of this car, if you may. The powered sliding doors create quite an opening to aid in ingress and egress.
    MG M9 MPV
    Notable features include heated ORVMs with memory function, multi-zone climate control, ventilated seats that also offer massage function, sophisticated ambient lighting, 12-speaker premium audio system, air purifier, rear privacy glass, Level-2 ADAS and more. Powered by a 90 kWh battery, it promises to deliver 430 km of range and is propelled by a 240 bhp and 350 Nm electric motor. More

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    500cc+ Motorcycle Sales Feb 2025 – RE650, CBR650, Hayabusa, Z900

    Royal Enfield Bear 650 – AN Moto ExpoThe big bike sales (500cc+ motorcycles) for the month of February 2025 still favoured the Royal Enfield camp. With the help of its 650cc portfolio, Royal Enfield sold 4,329 units last month and accounted for 91.54% of the 500cc+ Motorcycle Sales Feb 2025 charts. Other bikes listed here accounted for 400 units for a grand total of 4,729 units with a 35.23% YoY growth, gaining 1,232 units over 3,497 units sold in February 2024.
    500cc+ Motorcycle Sales Feb 2025
    While Royal Enfield secured the top three positions on this list, 650 Twins continued to be the company’s best sellers. With 2,882 units sold, RE 650 Twins accounted for 60.94% of big bike sales. When compared to the 2,070 units sold in February 2024, 650 Twins registered 39.13% YoY growth with a volume gain of 812 units.
    In 2nd place, we have Super Meteor 650 with 1,183 units which contributed for 25.02% of the total sales on this list. Super Meteor 650 has gained 110 units in volume with 10.25% YoY growth over 1,073 units sold last year. In 3rd place, we have Shotgun 650 which sold 264 units and accounted for 5.58% of this list.
    Breaking Royal Enfield’s streak is Honda with their popular 650cc middle-weight. We’re talking about the recently launched Honda CBR650R which became India’s best-selling big bike outside of Royal Enfield’s stables with 128 units sold last month. The launch price for Honda’s CB650R is Rs 9.2 lakh (Ex-sh) and CBR650R is Rs 10 lakh (Ex-sh).
    500cc+ Motorcycle Sales Feb 2025
    The mighty Suzuki Hayabusa was in 5th place as it sold 55 units in February 2025, which was almost double the volume when compared to 28 units sold a year ago with 96.43% YoY growth. In 6th place, we have Triumph Street Triple with 43 units sold last year.
    Harley Sportster S registered 200% YoY growth
    7th, 8th, 9th and 10th positions on this list were secured by Kawasaki with ZX-6R (20 units), Z900 (19 units), Ninja ZX-10R (14 units) and Ninja 1100SX (14 units). Kawasaki did not register any YoY growth with these vehicles. There were four motorcycles that sold 9 units in February 2025. These are Honda XL750 Transalp and Triumph’s Tiger 900, Bonneville Bobber and Speed Twin 900.
    Harley-Davidson Nightster and Triumph Bonneville T120 sold 8 units each and only the latter registered YoY growth of 60%. Kawasaki Ninja 650 sold units last month, down from 12 units sold last year. The new Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 sold 6 units last month. Next in line was Triumph which sold 5 units of Speed Twin 1200 and 4 units of Tiger 1200.
    There were many motorcycles with 3 units sold last month. These were Kawasaki Versys 650, Harley-Davidson Sportster S, Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster along with Suzuki’s GSX-8R and V-Strom 800DE. Motorcycles that sold 2 units last month are Kawasaki Z650, Suzuki Katana, Harley-Davidson Road Glide along with Triumph’s Street Scrambler and Scrambler 1200.
    The big bikes with singular sales for the month of February 2025 include Kawasaki Vulcan S, Z650 RS, Ninja H2 SX, Versys 1100, Harley-Davidson Pan America, Heritage Classic, Triumph Rocket III and Honda’s Goldwing. Triumph’s Tiger Sport 660 and Street Triple RS registered 0 sales last month. More

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    Honda XL750 Transalp ADV Gets RS 80K Discount – Details

    Honda XL750 Transalp AdventureIn India, the Honda XL750 Transalp adventure-tourer bike rivals the likes of Triumph Tiger 900, BMW F 850 GS and Suzuki V-Strom 800DE
    Honda had introduced the XL750 Transalp in India in October 2023. It was priced at Rs 10.99 lakh and imported in limited numbers as CBU units. The bike is positioned as a versatile machine, one that can seamlessly accommodate long-distance touring, off-road tracks and even rush hour traffic.
    Honda XL750 Transalp ADV – Rs 80,000 cash discount
    In great news for enthusiasts, Honda is offering an instant Rs 80,000 cash discount on the XL750 Transalp. This could be a one-time opportunity, as only limited units may be available. The bike is offered at a starting price of Rs 10,99,990. With the discount applied, effective pricing will be Rs 10.20 lakh.
    In comparison, rival Triumph Tiger 900 GT is available at a starting price of Rs 13.95 lakh. The Tiger 900 Rally Pro model starts at Rs 15.95 lakh. BMW F 850 GS is available at Rs 13 lakh, whereas Suzuki V-Strom 800DE has a price tag of Rs 10.30 lakh. Cash discount offer on the Honda XL750 Transalp is currently live and available while stocks last.
    Honda XL750 Transalp Adventure
    The offer could be a way to clear existing inventory before the new model is released in India. Although, an official announcement about the updated XL750 Transalp has not been made. Details about the updated version were revealed at 2024 EICMA. If launched in India, the updated model could be priced in the range of Rs 11.5 lakh to Rs 12 lakh. Honda could introduce the updated XL750 Transalp in India later this year or early 2026.
    Buy now or wait for updated XL750 Transalp?
    Considering that the engine will be the same as earlier, the overall ride experience with the updated model won’t see a drastic change. Honda XL750 Transalp is equipped with a 755cc, liquid cooled, inline two-cylinder engine that generates 91.7 hp and 75 Nm of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox and has a slipper clutch. While power delivery will be the same, the newer model benefits from an updated suspension setup.
    The front 43 mm Showa USD forks will be softer in compression and rebound. It will ensure enhanced bump absorption, ensuring smoother rides. In comparison, the rear monoshock suspension will be firmer to achieve enhanced control and handling. This will be especially relevant when travelling with pillion or luggage at the rear. Suspension travel of 200 mm front and 190 mm rear will be the same with the updated XL750 Transalp.
    Honda XL750 Transalp Adventure
    Other changes for the new Honda XL750 Transalp include a redesigned LED projector headlight, a revised windscreen and new colour options. Equipment list upgrades include a new 5-inch colour TFT screen with Bluetooth connectivity and Honda RoadSync. The switchgear will also be updated. Rider aids such as traction control and riding modes of Sport, Standard, Rain and Gravel will be the same as that of the current model. The customizable User mode will also be carried over. More

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    Hyundai Insteroid Concept Teased With Wild Design – Inster EV On Steroids!

    Hyundai Insteroid ConceptAround the middle of 2024, Hyundai launched Inster electric crossover and early this year, the company even launched a more adventurous-looking Inster Cross. Now, Hyundai has just teased the Insteroid Concept and it is an Inster on Steroids. This is a one-off concept that the company will soon unveil and it deserves your attention as it looks straight out of a Cyberpunk world.
    Hyundai Insteroid Concept Teased
    Small electric crossovers are quite common these days. Many brands are trying their hand in this genre. Hyundai has the Inster, which is an electric version of its small crossover SUV, Casper. When Hyundai launched Inster Cross, a slightly rudded-looking version of Inster, no one would have thought an Inster’s design could go any wilder than that.
    Hyundai Insteroid
    Hyundai is proving them wrong with Insteroid Concept. If this name is ringing any bells in you. Yes, it quite literally means an Inster on Steroids. The name is quite literal and befitting this concept and it is one of the wildest car designs we have seen lately. It doesn’t look anything like an Inster and at the same time, is instantly identifiable as an Inster, which is a weird statement to make.
    Hyundai Insteroid Rear Wing
    With Insteroid, Hyundai is demonstrating that they are not just about money making formulas and are willing to extract fun quotient in vehicular design. We have seen quite a few concepts from Hyundai where the company has just worked on making a cool looking car. With Insteroid Concept, Hyundai seems to have taken some inspiration from i20 WRC Racer.
    Hyundai Insteroid Flared Wheel Arches
    Inster EV On Steroids!
    While the pictures are blurry and dark, we can still understand the gravity of wildness this design is carrying. We can see a massive front bumper which protrudes outwards quite a bit. There’s no separate DRLs like Inster EV, but we have circular LED headlights with engulfing LED DRL signature. Bonnet has a large scoop which lends a lot of muscle.
    Hyundai Insteroid Rear Wing
    Speaking of, the most amount of muscle Insteroid Concept has received is in the form of its flared wheel arches. These wheel arches are filled by large aero disc wheels wrapped with fat tyres. At the rear, we can see that Insteroid gets a large new bumper along with Pixel-design LED tail lights along with circular LED signatures like that at the front.
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    While we are at the rear, we have to address the elephant in this room, which is its ginormous roof spoiler. The teaser also shows Orange highlights along with a stripped out interior which is then populated by a roll cage. Hyundai is referring to Insteroid as a glitch in the car industry and it is not likely to pack the same powertrain as a standard Inster EV. Hyundai has not revealed whether it will be launched or it is just a celebration of their design direction. More

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    Hero Vida Z Spied Undisguised Ahead Of Launch

    Hero Vida Z SpiedAt the 2024 EICMA Show, Hero MotorCorp made quite a spectacle by showcasing four new motorcycles. These were Hero Xtreme 250R, Xpulse 210, Xoom 160 and Vida Z global electric scooter. The company seems to have commenced testing of the Vida Z ahead of a proper launch. It has been spied for the first time. Let’s take a closer look.
    Hero Vida Z Spied Testing
    India’s largest 2W manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, currently operates the V2 lineup of electric scooters under Vida brand. At 2024 EICMA Show, Hero showcased a handsome new electric scooter with global launch intentions. Called Vida Z, it is a sporty yet elegant electric mobility solution that packs a slightly different ethos than V2 lineup of electric scooters.
    Hero Vida Z
    Currently, we get Vida V2 in three different variants – Vida V2 Lite, Vida V2 Plus and Vida V2 Pro. The effective Ex-sh prices of these variants are Rs 74,000, Rs 81,800 and Rs 1,15,300 respectively. Hero has not yet revealed launch timeline along with product positioning among their current crop of V2 electric scooters.
    The recent spy shots show Vida Z without any camouflage in a lovely Yellow shade. When compared to the Vida Z scooter showcased at 2024 EICMA and 2025 Auto Expo, we can see that this test mule misses out on a couple of elements. For starters, the contrasting Orange accents are missing and so is its pillion backrest.
    Hero Vida Z Spied
    Where design is concerned, Vida V2 takes aggression and sportiness a couple of notches above. In contrast, Vida Z takes a much more sober and elegant approach. At the unveiling, Vida by Hero MotoCorp had unveiled that this new electric scooter will be a global product and will be launched in major global markets like UK.
    What to expect?
    LED projector headlights seem to be shared with Vida Z, but front apron is completely new and is devoid of any cuts and creases. Handlebar cowl and front mud guard gets dual tone effect of body colour and Black. LED tail lights, LED turn indicators, single-piece seat along with a touchscreen instrument cluster are notable elements.
    Hero Vida Z Spied
    Apart from the few aforementioned differences, Vida Z test mule is almost identical to what the company showcased before. Looking at how close it appears to production, one can speculate that the launch might be around the corner. Vida Z is built on a modular platform that can accept battery packs between 2.2 kWh to 4.4 kWh.
    These will be removable batteries that one can charge at their home or apartments. It will have a powerful electric motor that is either swingarm mounted or mid-mounted. We can expect decent range, features and storage provisions. Connectivity features will be abundant too and users will get to monitor various stats.
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    Government Probe On Ola Electric Initiated For Registration Discrepancy

    Ola S1 Pro+ Gen 3Ola Electric is creating a lot of buzz and headlines in the recent past and not for good reasons. The company is facing a major backlash on social media and has been tangled with raids, seized vehicles, misleading advertisements, clashes with Government, poor after sales reputation, payment defaults, workforce layoffs, missing PLI Scheme deadlines, dwindling sales and more.
    Now, Ola Electric has found itself in yet another sticky situation due to registration discrepancies for the month of February 2025. The official sales figures produced by Ola Electric have night and day differences when we look at actual registrations seen on Vahan Portal. The Ministry of Heavy Industries has directed ARAI to investigate the same.
    Government Probe On Ola Electric
    If we take a look at Ola’s sales performance for the month of February 2025, we can see that Vahan Portal only showed 8,647 registrations. This was a colossal downfall for Ola as the company faced 74.5% decline in sales YoY and 64.5% decline in sales MoM.
    However, Ola claims that the company sold around 25K units in February 2025 and the discrepancy is due to the negotiations and optimisations in registration process. This created a massive difference in the vehicles registered and what the company claims its sales performance to be.
    Ministry of Heavy Industry has instructed ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India) to investigate whether this discrepancy is against the company laws and regulatory standards. ARAI’s investigation will also include Ola’s recent controversy of selling electric scooters without trade certificates in a few authorised dealerships.
    ARAI’s investigation will also extend to determine whether or not the company has service centres in all the cities where it has sales operations. A detailed report will be compiled by ARAI and submitted to Ministry of Heavy Industries after investigating Ola Electric’s practices and operations.
    Malpractices found, Scooters seized
    RTO authorities in Pune and Mumbai commenced raids on a few Ola authorised dealerships and seized 36 electric scooters that failed to meet compliance requirements. In Punjab many Ola dealerships have been shut down and places like Jabalpur, RTO authorities have issued notice to Ola Electric as scooters were sold without registrations and valid trade certificates.
    Ola Electric’s voes in India seem to be growing and Bhavish Aggrawal led electric mobility solutions provider will be held accountable if any discrepancy are found. Ola Electric is yet to make a public statement about these developments related to sales discrepancies and malpractices like selling vehicles without registration and trade certificates.
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    2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Launched With New Features

    2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS160 LaunchedWith an enhanced tech package, the 2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS160 resonates better with the needs of its target audience
    One of Bajaj’s popular Pulsar bikes, the NS160 has received updates at regular intervals. The 2025 model has been launched with riding modes of Road, Rain and Off-road. Bajaj Pulsar NS160 will continue to rival the likes of TVS Apache RTR 160 4V and Hero Xtreme 160R in the affordable 160cc street bike segment.
    Bajaj Pulsar NS160 – Riding modes
    With riding modes of Road, Rain and Offroad, enthusiasts can expect a better overall performance when dealing with varying terrains and environments. Riding modes onboard the Pulsar NS160 adjust the ABS intervention to suit different terrains. Road mode is designed for everyday use with standard ABS intervention.
    2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Riding Modes
    Rain mode increases ABS sensitivity to prevent skidding on wet surfaces. Off-road mode reduces ABS action on the rear wheel, allowing for better control on loose surfaces like dirt and gravel. Offering riding modes for 160cc motorcycle class might seem unnecessary, but it offers a dash of confidence in young riders.
    If we compare with rival offerings, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V offers riding modes of Urban, Rain and Sport. As the name suggests, Urban mode is for city roads that need quick acceleration and deceleration. The ABS intervention is programmed for a sharp response in Urban mode. In Rain mode, the ABS action is enhanced for better control over slippery environments. In Sport mode, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V delivers maximum power and optimized ABS response.
    2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS160 Mode Button
    Another rival is Hero Xtreme 160R 4V. It does not have any riding modes. However, it has other exciting features such as 1st-in-segment drag race timer with two modes. In D1 mode, users can record their 0-60 km/h speed. The D2 mode measures quarter mile timing – 0 to 402 meters.
    Other tech features
    With the addition of riding modes, Bajaj Pulsar NS160’s tech package has been further enhanced. The bike already offers features such as turn-by-turn navigation, distance to empty readout, gear position indicator, average fuel economy and real-time fuel economy. As seen in the video by Machine Rules, the fully digital instrument console displays speedometer, RPM meter, fuel gauge, odometer and trip meter.
    2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS160
    Users can pair their smartphone via Bluetooth to access turn-by-turn navigation, calls and text alerts and check mobile battery status. The bike also has a USB mobile charging port. Apart from the riding modes, there are no other major updates to the 2025 Bajaj Pulsar NS160. The bike has a sporty, dominating road presence, which is one of its key USPs.
    Some of the key features include aggressive headlamp design, all-LED lighting, USD front forks, Grimeca brake callipers, sculpted fuel tank, sporty graphics, split seats, underbelly exhaust and split grab rails. A total of four colour options are available – Cocktail Wine Red, Ebony Black, Pearl Metallic White and Pewter grey.
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    Powering the bike is a 160.3 cc, oil cooled engine that generates 17.2 PS and 14.6 Nm of torque. Both ends have 17-inch wheels, wrapped in 100/80 front and 130/70 rear tubeless tyres. Suspension setup at the rear comprises a Nitrox monoshock absorber with canister. Braking setup has 300 mm front and 230 mm rear discs, with dual-channel ABS. Prices for Bajaj Pulsar NS160 start at Rs 1.49 lakh. More