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    2025 BYD Seal India Launch Price Rs 41 Lakh – 5 Star EURO NCAP

    2025 BYD Seal IndiaBYD India, a subsidiary of global EV leader BYD, has officially announced pricing for the 2025 model year BYD SEAL electric sedan. One of India’s most celebrated luxury EVs, the new BYD SEAL brings several upgrades in performance, comfort, and technology, further strengthening BYD’s presence in the fast-growing Indian EV market.
    Prices for the 2025 BYD SEAL start at Rs 41 lakh (ex-showroom). The full price list is as follows:
    – BYD SEAL Dynamic (RWD) – 61.44 kWh battery – Rs 41,00,000– BYD SEAL Premium (RWD) – 82.56 kWh battery – Rs 45,70,000– BYD SEAL Performance (AWD) – 82.56 kWh battery – Rs 53,15,000
    2025 BYD Seal India
    The BYD SEAL has garnered strong customer interest since its India debut in March 2024. With the 2025 updates, BYD continues to push innovation, offering cutting-edge features that enhance both driving dynamics and cabin experience.
    Key highlights of the 2025 BYD SEAL include the adoption of a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) low-voltage battery (LVB), offering a six-times lighter weight, five-times lower self-discharge, and a lifespan of up to 15 years. Another key highlight is BYD’s pioneering Cell-to-Body (CTB) structure and Intelligent Torque Adaptation Control (iTAC) technology, improving safety, efficiency, and driving dynamics.
    Top notch performance
    Performance enthusiasts will appreciate the BYD SEAL’s capability to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds in the Performance AWD variant. Enhancing comfort further, the 2025 model year brings upgrades such as Frequency Selective Dampers and the debut of BYD’s Disus-C Intelligent Damping System, ensuring superior ride quality across varied conditions.
    Inside, the luxury experience is elevated with a new silver-plated dimming canopy, a power sunshade, and a larger, more efficient air-conditioning system with improved air purification. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity now come standard, adding to the cabin’s tech-savvy feel.
    5 Star EURO NCAP Safety
    BYD SEAL has earned a strong reputation for safety, backed by its 5-star rating from Euro NCAP, one of the most respected vehicle safety assessment programs in the world. The SEAL’s high-strength Cell-to-Body (CTB) structure significantly enhances overall crash protection by integrating the battery pack into the vehicle’s body frame, improving torsional rigidity and impact absorption.
    Equipped with advanced safety features such as multiple airbags, autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and a comprehensive suite of driver-assistance technologies, the BYD SEAL offers a high level of occupant protection, making it one of the safest electric sedans available in its class. With these updates, BYD India is poised to cater to premium EV buyers looking for performance, technology, and luxury in one package. More

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    Amazon Backed Slate Electric SUV, Pickup Truck Unveiled Before Launch

    Slate Electric SUV, Pickup TruckDo you think cars have gotten more expensive in the recent past than they used to be? This is a universal question and not just limited to the Indian market. Slate Auto is on a mission to address this question with its maiden vehicle, an electric pickup truck, that can be modded extensively for a unique persona. Backed by billionaire and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Slate is poised to redefine mobility. Let’s take a closer look.
    Amazon Backed Electric SUV – Slate EV
    Slate Auto is an electric mobility startup based out of USA. The company’s core ethos is to offer affordable mobility solutions to buyers in a world where vehicle prices are skyrocketing. In that regard, Slate’s maiden vehicle, an electric pickup truck, is expected to start from USD 25,000 (approx Rs 21.33 lakh), which is lower than any EV sold in USA. Let alone versatile pickup trucks.
    Slate Electric SUV, Pickup Truck
    With affordability as its key strength, Slate Auto aims to build its brand to appeal to young buyers. The company has commenced bookings for this electric pickup truck with a USD 50 (approx Rs 4,300) deposit, which is refundable. Deliveries are slated to happen in last quarter of 2026. It packs a silhouette of a boxy 2-door single cab pickup truck that can be converted into a 2-door SUV.
    It measures 4,445 mm in length, 1,803 mm in width and 1,752 mm in height. Kerb weight is around 1,632 kg depending upon the accessories, it has a 650 kg payload capacity and a towing capacity of 454 kg. This makes it smaller than the smallest conventional pickup truck that is offered in USA like Ford Maverick and even the Hyundai Santa Fe.
    Slate Electric SUV, Pickup Truck
    The base ‘Blank Slate’ offered at USD 25,000 comes equipped with a 52.7 kWh battery pack, supplied by Korean brand SK-On, promising 150 miles (241 km). A larger 84.3 kWh battery promises 240 miles (386 km). Both versions will be powered by a sole 150 kW motor (201 bhp) and drive the rear wheels only. No 4WD. Black Slate comes with 11kW onboard AC charger and is compatible with 120 kW DC chargers too.
    Equipment on offer
    Because Slate Auto is establishing itself as a budget-conscious offering, there will be a sole trim level and a single colour. The company has saved up to USD 500 million (Rs 4,266 Cr) just by eliminating variants and streamlining production process with a scale of up to 1,50,000 vehicles per annum.
    Slate Electric SUV, Pickup Truck
    People who want more can opt for bundled kits and individual accessories to “pimp their ride” offering both DIY or dealer options. Buyers can convert Blank Slate into a 2-door fastback SUV or a 2-door 5-seat SUV with kits that get built-in airbags into their roll cage and other paraphernalia.
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    It gets manual windows, 17-inch steel wheels, mandatory auto emergency braking and reversing camera, a driver’s digital instrument cluster, 200L frunk (front trunk) and up to 1,047L of storage at the back. There’s no touchscreen or other fancy gizmos along with many convenience features that Slate aims to offer as accessories, filling in the blanks.
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    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 Launched – Major Updates For Top Variant

    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350While price of the base variant remains unchanged at Rs 1.50 lakh, the higher variants of 2025 Hunter 350 will now cost ~ Rs 6.5K more
    Royal Enfield has launched the 2025 Hunter 350 with multiple new updates for the higher variants. Key highlights include sportier colourways, enhanced riding comfort and multiple new additions to the equipment list. Let’s explore all the latest upgrades introduced with 2025 Hunter 350.
    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 – What’s new?
    Based on market feedback, the stiff rear suspension setup of 2025 Hunter 350 has been upgraded for a plusher feel. It now uses progressive springs instead of linear springs. Many Hunter 350 users had pointed out the bike’s stiff rear suspension. This has now been fixed with the 2025 model. Users can expect greater comfort across rough patches and bumpy roads. However, progressive springs also mean that some of the handling precision may be diluted.
    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350
    Overall ride comfort has been further improved with the use of higher density foam cushioning for the seat. The shape and dimensions of the seat remain unchanged. At the front, 2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 gets updated LED headlight. It has enhanced illumination, making night rides a lot safer.
    Tech upgrades include the addition of Royal Enfield’s Tripper Navigation System. Users can pair their smartphone with the Tripper system via Bluetooth to access turn-by-turn navigation. It works via Google Maps and ensures distraction-free riding. The digi-analogue instrument cluster has been carried forward without any changes. For the convenience of users, 2025 Hunter 350 has been equipped with a Type-C USB fast charging port.
    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350
    New colourways, pricing
    With the 2025 Hunter 350, a major colour refresh can be seen. Some new colours have been added, while a few older ones — likely due to limited demand — have been axed. New colourways include Tokyo Black, London Red and Rio White. The ones that have been discontinued include Dapper Green, Dapper White, Rebel Black and Rebel Red. Colourways carried over include Rebel Blue, Dapper Grey and Factory Black.
    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350
    Price of the base variant, Factory Black, remains unchanged at Rs 1.50 lakh. The Rio White and Dapper Grey are available at Rs 1,76,750. Top variants – Rebel Blue, London Red and Tokyo Black, are priced at Rs 1,81,750. That means a price hike of approximately Rs 6,500 for the higher variants. It seems reasonable, as these variants have received multiple new updates.
    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350
    No performance boost
    Excluding the upgraded rear suspension, there are no other mechanical changes to the 2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350. Powering the bike is a 349cc, single cylinder, air-oil cooled engine that generates 20.2 bhp and 27 Nm of torque. It is mated to a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox and comes with an assist & slipper clutch.
    2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350
    Hunter 350 utilizes a twin downtube spine frame with 41 mm telescopic front forks and twin rear shock absorbers with 6-step adjustable preload. With a low seat height of 790 mm, the bike is suitable for agile manoeuvring across city streets. Hunter 350 has 17-inch alloys, wrapped in 110/70 front and 140/70 rear tubeless tyres. Braking setup comprises 300 mm disc and 270 mm disc at front and rear, respectively. Dual-channel ABS is offered as standard. 2025 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 will continue to rival the likes of Honda CB350 RS and Jawa 42. More

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    Top 10 2W Sales FY25 – Splendor, Activa, Pulsar, Jupiter, Access

    Honda ActivaIndian 2W market is hailed as the largest in the world, witnessing more sales of motorcycles and scooters than any other nation. Operating in this segment is a matter of intense competition as the contenders are many and continually improving to boost sales. Analysing FY25 sales, we can see 1,34,28,817 units sold with a 9.02% YoY growth over 1,23,17,757 units sold in FY24 with a volume gain of 11,11,060 units.
    Top 10 2W Sales FY25
    Like clockwork, Hero Splendor secured the top spot as the country’s best-selling 2W vehicle in FY25. Splendor sold a total of 33,98,449 units in FY25 and accounted for 26.05% of the sales within these ten entries. When compared to the 32,93,324 units sold in FY24, Splendor saw 6.23% YoY growth with 2,05,125 units in volume gain YoY.
    In 2nd place, we have Honda’s formidable Activa scooter which has become India’s de facto scooter. Activa sold 25,20,520 units with a clear YoY growth of 11.8% as opposed to 22,54,537 units with a volume gain of 2,65,983 units YoY. Activa contributed 18.77% of the total sales within this list.
    Also from Honda, we have the Shine commuter motorcycle range, which is the stark rival of Splendor. Shine sold 18,91,399 units in FY25, making it the 3rd highest-selling 2W vehicle with 27.54% YoY growth when compared to 14,82,957 units sold in FY24. This resulted in a volume gain of 4,08,442 units YoY and Shine accounted for 14.08% market share within this list.
    Top 10 2W Sales FY25
    The first contender on this list to register a YoY drop in sales was Bajaj Pulsar in 4th place with 13,25,816 units sold and secured a 9.87% market share of this list. This was not sufficient to outperform Pulsar’s FY24 sales which stood at 14,10,974 units. This resulted in a 6.04% YoY decline in sales and 85,158 units lost in volume YoY.
    XL100 is India’s 8th best-selling 2W
    In 5th place, we have TVS Jupiter with 11,07,285 units sold in FY25, up from 8,44,863 units in FY24. This results in a 31.06% YoY growth, which is the highest in this list. HF Deluxe was in 6th place in FY25 as it sold 9,71,119 units. However, it was not smooth sailing for HF Deluxe and it registered a 6.10% YoY decline, losing 63,059 units.
    Suzuki Access took 7th place as it sold 7,27,458 units. The company launched 2025 Access some time ago and packs a much better appeal than before. Access registered 14.64% YoY growth, gaining 92,895 units in volume. In 8th place, we have TVS XL100 which sold 5,01,813 units, up from 4,81,803 units in FY24 with a 4.15% YoY growth.
    In 9th and 10th place, we have TVS Apache with 4,46,218 units and Platina with 4,38,740 units respectively. Where Apache registered 18.02% YoY growth over 3,78,072 units in FY24 with 68,146 units volume growth, Platina sales fell by 12.69% when compared to 5,02,486 units from FY24 losing 63,746 units in volume. More

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    Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 Electric First Ever Spy Shots – 2026 Launch?

    Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 ElectricWhile imbibing classic design elements, the Flying Flea C6 features advanced tech such as ride modes, traction control and OTA updates
    Royal Enfield showcased its electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6, at the EICMA 2024. The bike has now been spotted on road tests in India for the first time. It’s quite a spectacle in today’s age, with a design that echoes the original Flying Flea of the 1940s. Let’s take a closer look and spot some of the finer details.
    Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 electric bike – Key highlights
    One of the striking features is the forged aluminium girder forks at the front. This setup was widely used with several pre-1930s bikes. The original Flying Flea further improved the styling with the use of girder forks. Distinctive aesthetics and a unique riding experience are likely to be the highlights of Girder Forks.
    Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 Electric
    Flying Flea C6 also gets an articulating mudguard. It has multiple benefits such as improved wheel clearance and enhanced protection from the elements. Other key highlights include a retro-style round headlamp along with round rearview mirrors and tail lamp, echoing the design of the yesteryears.
    The full colour digital console follows the same format and displays a range of information such as battery level, speedometer and range. With Bluetooth connectivity, users will be able to access a range of connectivity features. The bike has ride modes, allowing users to choose sporty performance or prioritize range based on their needs.
    Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 – Single Seat
    Another distinctive feature is a backlit power button located on the faux fuel tank. Side panels have intelligently designed grooves that will channel air to enhance aerodynamics and ensure optimal cooling. These design elements ensure an eye-catching profile for the bike. Riding stance is quite comfortable with a wide, pulled-back handlebar and centrally positioned footpegs.
    The recently spotted test vehicle can be seen with a removable pillion seat. The bike has alloy wheels in comparison to wire-spoke wheels used with the original Flying Flea. At the rear, the bike uses a mono-shock suspension. Wheels are likely 19-inch at both ends, wrapped in 90/90 tyres. Both ends have disc brakes and dual-channel ABS will be standard. The bike will also have cornering ABS, along with a switchable ABS function.
    Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 Electric
    Performance, range
    Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 will be using a mid-mounted permanent magnet electric motor, connected to a belt final drive. This setup ensures a smooth performance. While power and torque figures have not been revealed, the Flying Flea C6 performance could be comparable to a petrol-powered 250cc-300cc motorcycle.
    Power will be supplied via a non-removable battery pack that supports fast charging. While range is not known, Royal Enfield’s Chief Growth Officer of Electric, Mario Alvisi, had earlier hinted at a range of around 200 km. This is likely to vary based on the variant. Flying Flea C6 is expected to get multiple battery pack options to capture a large segment of users. This will be based on the specific region. Flying Flea C6 will be a truly global product, targeting leading markets such as Europe and the United States.
    Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 – Single Seat
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    2025 Bajaj Dominar 400 Reach Showrooms Before Launch – New Features

    2025 Bajaj Dominar 400Earlier this year, spy shots of 2025 Bajaj Dominar 400 surfaced on the internet. This is the first time Bajaj has offered a meaningful update to its flagship Dominar brand for a very long time. Now, we can see these units have reached dealerships ahead of launch, flaunting their newfound updates. Let’s take a closer look.
    2025 Bajaj Dominar 400
    Marketed as a Power Cruiser, Bajaj Dominar 400 has been a great choice for motorcycling enthusiasts who craved a bike that can do the daily commutes and be able to stretch its legs on the highway. Many motorcycles can do these duties, but not with the same vigorous performance that Dominar 400 offers.
    Even with the 2025 model, Dominar 400 continues to be offered in a sole variant with Touring accessories fitted as standard. This motorcycle still carries a functional windscreen, knuckle guards, a rear luggage rack and a pillion backrest. There don’t seem to be any changes in touring capabilities of this motorcycle.
    Where we can see changes, are in the instrumentation department. Bajaj is offering an improved fully digital instrument cluster. This is the same unit that made its debut with Pulsar NS400Z, which incidentally, gets the same engine as Dominar 400. With this new cluster, Dominar now gets Bluetooth connectivity for the first time.
    2025 Bajaj Dominar 400
    A second tell-tale cluster on its fuel tank has been eliminated completely and in its place, we now get a USB charger. To control this new instrument cluster, Bajaj has updated the switchgear as well, which also resembles the ones seen on Pulsar NS400Z. There’s a D-Pad on left switchgear that will be used to control this cluster.
    What else does it get?
    Speculations suggest inclusion of ride-by-wire and ABS modes with 2025 Bajaj Dominar 400, similar to Pulsar NS400Z. We can expect some changes to the engine that will make it compliant with the latest and more stringent BS6 P2 OBD2B emission standards that came into effect from vehicles manufactured after April 1st, 2025.
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    Other than meeting newer emission standards, there shouldn’t be any dramatic changes to Dominar 400’s performance. The 373.3cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine will be capable of delivering around 39 bhp and 35 Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Bajaj might add more colours and we can expect a slight price bump over the current model’s Rs 2.26 lakh (Ex-sh) price tag. More

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    Leapmotor EV India Launch Confirmed As Stellantis’ Next Venture

    Leapmotor C16Stellantis conglomeration is expanding its India lineup with addition of new car brands. If you were expecting the launch of iconic Italian marque like Alfa Romeo in India, you should probably wait for longer. For now, Stellantis is excited to announce the introduction of Leapmotor electric vehicles in India. Let’s take a closer look.
    Leapmotor EV India Launch Confirmed
    With the new Leapmotor brand, Stellantis aims to expand its operations in India and secure a bigger chunk of the country’s automotive market than it already does. This also aligns with the company’s commitment to contribute to the country’s automotive market growth along with the brand’s sustainability goals.
    Leapmotor B10
    With Leapmotor, Stellantis aims to offer smart, sustainable and accessible electric vehicles to Indian buyers. The goal is to drive innovation forward and expand its EV footprint in India, which has emerged as a leading automotive market in the world.
    If we look at Leapmotor’s global portfolio, we can see vehicles like T03 chiq city hatchback, B01 compact sedan, B10 compact SUV, C01 mid-size sedan, C10 mid-size SUV, C11 mid-size SUV and C16 full-size SUV. Considering India’s love for SUVs, there is a good probability that Leapmotor’s Indian portfolio to lean heavily on SUVs.
    Leapmotor C10
    Especially the bigger ones like C10 and C16. Both of these make perfect sense as Leapmotor’s halo vehicles to establish the company as a premium car manufacturer. There is a good case for T03 as well, which could help Leapmotor to push volumes and firmly set the scene for future products.
    Statement from Stellantis
    “We’re excited to announce the entry of Leapmotor brand in India, thereby strengthening our commitment to the market. We already have a strong presence in India with our Jeep and Citroën brands, and we deeply understand the strategic importance and immense potential that the Indian market holds.
    Leapmotor T03
    Globally, Leapmotor is redefining electric mobility with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. We look forward to bringing premium EVs to India’s upwardly mobile consumers—vehicles that redefine modern driving with cutting-edge technology, comfort, and sustainability.” said Shailesh Hazela, CEO and Managing Director, Stellantis India. More