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      Hyundai Insteroid Concept Revealed – Inster EV On Steroids

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      Hyundai Insteroid Concept RevealedA gamified version of the popular Inster EV, the Insteroid concept boasts a radical design and specialized equipment
      Over the years, we have seen numerous crazy car customizations. However, most of these are the creations of professional custom car builders. Carmakers also create exciting concepts, but truly whacky designs are not the norm. Only on some occasions do we see carmakers running wild with their concept ideas.
      A relevant example is this Insteroid concept, created by Hyundai Motor’s European design team. It is designed to fit right into a Cyberpunk world with one of the wildest designs we have seen from Hyundai. Let’s explore the details of this fascinating concept car.
      Hyundai Insteroid Concept
      Hyundai Insteroid – Gaming-inspired concept car
      It’s easy to guess that the name Insteroid comes from the combo of Inster + Steroid. The teaser video has the same theme, where Inster EV is shown transforming into the Insteroid concept car. In line with the gaming theme, the entire transformation of Inster EV is presented as a ‘glitch’.
      It essentially conveys the message that the idea for Insteroid concept may have come from sources far more accomplished than human creativity and imagination. In the practical realm of human understanding, the Insteroid concept is of course the work of human minds. Crafted by Hyundai Motor’s European design team, the Insteroid concept is as radical as it gets.
      Hyundai Insteroid Concept
      This subcompact EV concept has gamified styling and features across exteriors and interiors. Some of the key features include a wide-body design, big wheels for racing and an extra-large wing spoiler at the rear. Air flaps are integrated into the wheel arches to achieve advanced aerodynamics.
      Gamified interiors
      Inside, the gamification of the cabin and cockpit is more intense. Some of the key features include a completely stripped-down look and feel, a roll cage, bucket seats and a specialized steering wheel. Sitting inside the Insteroid concept could be one of the best possible experiences of a 3D gaming environment.
      Hyundai Insteroid Concept
      Another interesting aspect is that all the control elements are fully adjustable. It includes everything from the buttons to the instrument cluster. Customization options with the Insteroid concept are quite similar to options available with video games. It also gives the feel of a garage-built track machine.
      For a more immersive experience, the Insteroid concept has been equipped with a unique sound signature. There are various gaming-inspired features such as Message Grid and Beat House sound system. The Boost icon can be seen in multiple places, which enhances the gaming experience. Another notable feature is the Drift Mode, which unlocks more thrilling driving experiences.
      Hyundai Insteroid Concept
      Hyundai Insteroid – When is it launching?
      While enthusiasts will surely be interested in driving the Insteroid, this concept is unfortunately not meant for production. Hyundai has clearly mentioned that Insteroid is all about pushing the boundaries of automotive design and challenging human creativity. It is not designed for the assembly line.
      However, enthusiasts can always access the Inster EV, popular for its sporty profile and peppy performance. Hyundai Inster EV is available in multiple markets including its home market South Korea, Japan and Europe. It is expected that Hyundai will introduce the Inster EV in India around June 2026. It could be offered here at a starting price of around Rs 12 lakh. More

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      TVS Apache Celebrates 20th Anniversary With 6 Million Sales Milestone

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      TVS Apache 6 Million MilestoneTVS Motor Company has announced a major milestone for its flagship performance motorcycle brand – Apache, as it celebrates 20 glorious years in the Indian and global two-wheeler market. The company revealed that Apache has now crossed 6 million global sales, reinforcing its position as one of the fastest-growing premium motorcycle brands across 60+ countries.
      Launched in 2005 with the Apache 150, TVS Apache revolutionized the Indian performance biking segment. Over the past two decades, the brand has evolved into a complete range of high-performance motorcycles—spread across Apache RTR (street-performance) and Apache RR (track-focused) series—built with cutting-edge racing technology directly inspired by TVS Racing’s 43-year motorsport legacy.
      TVS Apache 6 Million Milestone
      A Motorcycle Forged on the Track
      The success of Apache is deeply rooted in TVS’s racing DNA. Built under the “Track to Road” philosophy, each Apache motorcycle delivers a mix of agility, precision, and real-world performance. The brand has gained strong traction not just in India but across Asia, Latin America, Africa, and even parts of Europe, with its growing fanbase of enthusiastic riders.
      Over the years, TVS Apache has also introduced multiple segment-first innovations, including:
      – Fuel Injection– Dual-channel ABS– Slipper Clutch– SmartXConnect– Cruise Control– Adjustable Suspension– Ride Modes– Race Tuned Dynamic Stability Control– Tyre Pressure Monitoring System– Climate Control Seat
      TVS Apache was also the first Indian motorcycle brand to offer factory customization (Build-To-Order or BTO), giving riders a more personalized ownership experience.
      TVS Apache 6 Million Milestone
      Celebrating the Community
      TVS has built a strong global rider community under the Apache Owners Group (AOG), now with over 3 lakh connected riders. These riders regularly participate in track days, riding events, and meetups, further deepening the Apache brand’s engagement and emotional connect with its users.
      Sudarshan Venu, Managing Director, TVS
      Sudarshan Venu, Managing Director, TVS Motor Company, expressed gratitude to the 6 million+ Apache customers and said, “We are immensely grateful to the 6 million+ passionate riders of TVS Apache for their unwavering trust and enthusiasm over the last 20 years. Their love for performance and adrenaline has propelled TVS Apache to become one of the fastest-growing sports motorcycle brands globally. This milestone belongs to every member of the TVSM family – our engineers, designers, factory teams, dealers, suppliers, and partners – who push the limits of innovation every day. TVS Apache’s enduring success emanates from cutting-edge racing technology, precision engineering, and unmatched performance. It is a testament to our relentless commitment to empowering the new generation of young riders who live and breathe the thrill of motorcycling.”
      Vimal Sumbly, Head – Premium Business, TVS Motor Company, added, “TVS Apache has been at the forefront of premium motorcycling, embodying our strategic vision of building a brand rooted in racing excellence and innovation. Over the past 20 years, Apache has redefined performance motorcycling and has created a thriving ecosystem through the Apache Owners Group, uniting passionate riders globally. Crossing the 60 lakh customer milestone is a testament to the brand’s relentless pursuit of excellence, pioneering segment-first innovations, and delivering unparalleled consumer experiences. As we move forward, we remain committed to pushing the boundaries of performance, technology, and community engagement to shape the future of premium motorcycling. Apache is more than a motorcycle—it’s a movement, a legacy, and a community of racing enthusiasts.”
      As TVS Apache looks ahead to its next chapter, the brand aims to continue being the ultimate expression of racing spirit, uniting riders with a shared passion for speed, thrill, and innovation. More

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      Honda 2W Sales March 2025 and FY 2025 – Ends FY As No 2

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      Honda ActivaHonda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) recorded a total of 4,27,448 units in two-wheeler sales for March 2025, marking a 10.61% year-on-year growth compared to 3,86,455 units sold in March 2024. The growth was primarily led by a strong uptick in domestic market demand, while exports registered a decline.
      Honda 2W Sales March 2025
      In the domestic market, Honda sold 4,01,411 units, registering a healthy 12.08% YoY growth over 3,58,151 units sold in March 2024. Month-on-month, domestic sales also improved by 4.56%, up from 3,83,918 units in February 2025. Domestic sales contributed over 93.9% of Honda’s total two-wheeler volumes for the month.
      Honda 2W Sales March 2025
      However, Honda’s export performance saw a decline of 8.01% YoY, with 26,037 units exported in March 2025 as against 28,304 units in the same month last year. Compared to February 2025’s 38,531 units, exports dropped sharply by 32.43% MoM, reducing export share to just 6.09% of the total volume.
      Honda 2W Sales FY 2025
      Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) concluded FY2024-25 on a high note, posting a strong 19.16% year-on-year growth in overall two-wheeler sales. The company sold a total of 58,31,104 units during the financial year, up from 48,93,522 units in FY2023-24 — an impressive increase of 9,37,582 units.
      Honda 2W Sales FY 2025
      Honda’s domestic two-wheeler business saw a robust performance, with 53,26,092 units sold in FY2025, marking a 17.57% growth over the 45,30,196 units sold in the previous fiscal. The strong demand was driven by popular models such as the Activa, Shine 125, and Unicorn, supported by expanding rural and urban market penetration.
      HMSI’s export division also delivered an outstanding performance, registering 5,05,012 units in FY2025, a jump of 39% over 3,63,326 units in FY2024. Exports now account for 8.66% of the company’s total sales, reflecting Honda’s growing global footprint and its increasing focus on overseas markets.
      Hero vs Honda 2W Sales FY 2025
      Hero Maintains Lead Over Honda In FY 2025
      Despite its impressive growth in both domestic and export markets, Honda 2-Wheelers narrowly missed out on overtaking Hero MotoCorp to become the No. 1 two-wheeler manufacturer in India for FY2025. Honda registered total sales of 58.31 lakh units, falling short by just 68,083 units when compared to Hero MotoCorp’s 58.99 lakh units. While Honda outpaced Hero significantly in exports—shipping over 5.05 lakh units versus Hero’s 2.87 lakh units—it was Hero’s stronger domestic sales performance that helped it retain the top spot for yet another fiscal year. More

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      New Hyundai Ioniq 6, Ioniq 6 N Line Revealed, Ioniq 6 N Teased

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      New Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Line
      Affirming its sustainable mobility goals, Hyundai has just revealed 2nd Gen Nexo Hydrogen car. However, we also get to see the new Ioniq 6 electric sedan, which has been updated with a more modern design language which looks a lot sleeker now. Hyundai has teased a high-performance Ioniq 6 N for the first time. Let’s take a closer look.
      New Hyundai Ioniq 6 Revealed
      When Ioniq 6 debuted in June 2022, it grabbed a lot of eyeballs as it had a mix and match of multiple other vehicles. It had a front profile inspired by Porsche Taycan EV. From the side, it looked a lot like Merc’s CLA Class with its sloping coupe roofline. From the rear, Ioniq 6 packed Porsche 911’s iconic Ducktail spoiler as well.
      New Hyundai Ioniq 6, Ioniq N Line & Ioniq 6 N
      With the new Ioniq 6, Hyundai has carried over the predecessor’s side profile and silhouette. That said, front and rear designs have been considerably overhauled to lend a sleeker and modern appeal with a lot of aggression. With these design tweaks, Hyundai has completely transformed the look of this vehicle.
      Hyundai has revealed the new Ioniq 6 and Ioniq 6 N Line side by side. However, Hyundai also teased Ioniq 6 N for the first time, which will pack an 800V architecture and a lot of performance like Ioniq 5 N. This will be the most performance-oriented Ioniq 6 version ever launched and will sit on top of N Line version.
      2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Line
      Front fascia has undergone the most transformation. Bonnet creases got a lot sharper and bulge a lot more than before. Headlight is now a split design where horizontal DRL strip is on top and actual headlight is in below in the bumper. N Line versions get sportier bumpers at both ends. Rear profile has ditched the double Ducktail spoiler for a simpler one.
      New Ioniq 6 Interior
      Sporty N version!
      Only the new Ioniq 6 N will get dual spoilers where upper unit is a lot more aggressive than it was in its predecessor. Alloy wheel designs are new where N Line and N versions get much sportier designs. All versions of New Ioniq 6 get LED connected tail light signature with Pixel effect design.
      2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Rear
      On the inside, Hyundai has made a few tweaks seen with a new steering wheel, modern USB Type-C ports and a few more. Powertrain details are not revealed yet and is likely to carry slightly larger battery packs than it did before. The most exciting part of this update is Ioniq 6 N, which is likely to pack Ioniq 5 N’s 800V powertrain with around 640 bhp of peak power from its dual motor setup.

      Also read – Hyundai Ioniq 4 teased? More

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      New Benelli Leoncino 250 Spied Testing In India – Launch Soon?

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      New Benelli Leoncino 250 SpiedBenelli seems to be eying at the premium single-cylinder motorcycle segment as the company is testing what looks like a Leoncino 250. This test mule did not have any testing equipment on board and most of the components look production ready. A launch might happen in the coming months positioning Leoncino 250 as the company’s most affordable motorcycle.
      New Benelli Leoncino 250 Spied
      Not a long time ago, Benelli India used to offer smaller capacity twin cylinder motorcycles as well as single-cylinder offerings. Fast forwarding to April 2025, Benelli India’s most affordable model is Leoncino 500, priced around Rs 5 lakh (Ex-sh). The single cylinder offerings like Imperiale 400, TRK 251 and Leoncino 250 were discontinued.
      Benelli seems to be keen on re-launching Leoncino 250 in the Indian market, as suggested by the recent spy shots. This will open Benelli’s portfolio to a much wider audience if the new Benelli Leoncino 250 was launched around the Rs 2.5 lakh mark (Ex-sh). At that price point, it will take on other neo retro bikes like Honda CB300R.
      Leoncino 250 can also be a great candidate to rival Royal Enfield Classic 350 to some extent, considering Benelli is a stalwart legacy motorcycle manufacturer with a rich heritage and legacy as well. Leoncino 250 will pack a significantly modern engine with liquid-cooling and will weigh a lot less.
      New Benelli Leoncino 250 Spied
      What to expect?
      When compared to the Benelli Leoncino 250 sold till 2020 in India, we don’t see a lot of differences with this new model. It is still a classic neo retro motorcycle with Roadster like silhouette. It looks cool and distinct, which will be its trump card. The main changes can be seen in the exhaust shape and this new Leoncino 250 seems to have tank shrouds.
      Other than that, it still gets a tail tidy with a tyre hugger mounted LED number plates. While this test mule didn’t have rear turn indicators, the production version will. There is a single-piece seat and street-style handlebar allowing the rider to sit upright. Rider footpegs are slightly rear-seat for sporty aggression.
      ORVMs are not round anymore, while LED headlights seem to be. We wish Benelli offers a TFT cluster in place of the LCD unit seen on the discontinued model. It still gets USD telescopic front forks, rear mono-shock, front and rear disc brakes with dual-channel ABS along with 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped with 110-section front and 150-section rear tyres.
      New Benelli Leoncino 250 Spied
      Powering this vehicle is likely to be the same 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine with around 25 bhp and 21 Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox. However, it will be BS6 OBD2B emission standard compliant, this time around. Launch is likely to happen in the coming months.
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      Bajaj Auto March 2025 Sales – Closes FY 2024-25 With 7% Growth

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      Bajaj Pulsar NS160Bajaj Auto Limited has reported total sales of 3,69,823 units for March 2025, marking a modest 1% year-on-year (YoY) growth over the 3,65,904 units sold in March 2024. This figure includes both two-wheelers and commercial vehicles, spread across domestic and export markets.
      Bajaj Auto March 2025 Sales
      In the two-wheeler segment, Bajaj sold 3,15,732 units in March 2025, compared to 3,13,885 units a year ago — a marginal growth of 1%. While domestic sales remained flat at 1,83,659 units, exports rose slightly to 1,32,073 units from 1,30,881 units, reflecting consistent international demand.
      Bajaj Auto March 2025 Sales
      The real growth driver for Bajaj Auto in March came from the commercial vehicle (CV) segment. Total CV sales grew by 4% YoY, with exports surging 11% from 14,630 units in March 2024 to 16,276 units in March 2025. Domestic CV sales also grew marginally by 1%, reaching 37,815 units.
      Combining both segments, Bajaj Auto’s total domestic sales in March 2025 stood at 2,21,474 units, while total exports rose to 1,48,349 units, up 2% from the same month last year. The continued growth in exports, especially in the commercial vehicle space, reinforces Bajaj Auto’s strong international market position.
      Bajaj Auto FY 2025 Sales
      Bajaj Auto FY 2025 Sales
      Bajaj Auto has wrapped up the financial year 2024-25 on a positive note, registering a total sales volume of 46,50,966 units, reflecting a 7% growth over 43,50,933 units sold in FY 2023-24. The growth has been driven by a strong recovery in exports and consistent performance in domestic markets across both two-wheelers and commercial vehicles.
      In the two-wheeler segment, Bajaj Auto recorded total sales of 39,82,309 units, up 7% from 37,27,923 units in the previous fiscal. Of this, domestic sales stood at 23,08,249 units, marking a 3% growth, while exports surged 13%, increasing from 14,77,338 units in FY24 to 16,74,060 units in FY25. The export performance reaffirms Bajaj’s position as one of India’s largest two-wheeler exporters.
      Bajaj’s commercial vehicle business also grew by 7%, with sales reaching 6,68,657 units in FY25, compared to 6,23,010 units in FY24. While domestic CV sales saw a 3% rise to 4,79,436 units, the export of commercial vehicles jumped 19% to 1,89,221 units, up from 1,58,872 units in the previous fiscal. This highlights the growing acceptance of Bajaj’s CVs in international markets.
      In total, domestic sales (2W + CV) for Bajaj Auto stood at 27,87,685 units, up 3% YoY, while exports grew a robust 14%, closing at 18,63,281 units versus 16,36,210 units in FY24. This consistent export momentum has played a key role in driving overall volumes. More

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      New Hyundai Nexo Hydrogen Electric Car Debuts With 700 Km Range

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      New Hyundai Nexo Hydrogen Electric carHydrogen as a vehicular fuel, is much debated on as it is greener to the environment and allows for lightning quick recharges (in EV standards). While it is yet to be mainstream, more OEMs have been exploring the Hydrogen route. Hyundai is one of those companies and has just revealed its 2nd Gen Nexo based on Initium Concept revealed last year.
      Hyundai Nexo Hydrogen Electric Car
      One look at the 2nd Gen Hyundai Nexo Hydrogen Electric car, it feels familiar and rings certain bells. That’s because it is based on Hyundai Initium Concept showcased last year in October 2024. It is a complete departure from the 1st Gen Nexo and its curvaceous design language and is now a lot quirkier.
      New Hyundai Nexo (Above) VS Hyundai Initium Concept (Below)
      When compared to the Initium Concept, anyone would be hard pressed to draw differences on the new Nexo. That’s because the production version of Nexo look almost identical to Initium Concept. Except for the toned down alloy wheels, roof carrier and quad-pixel LED headlight and tail light, production-spec Nexo and Initium Concept are virtually identical.
      The ‘Art of Steel’ design language used on new Hyundai Nexo reminds me of Pontiac Aztec, which is hailed as one of the worst car designs of all time. However, on Hyundai Nexo, this silhouette looks kinda nice and futuristic owing to the overall coolness factor and rugged SUV appeal, something Aztec didn’t have.
      New 2nd Gen Hyundai Nexo
      The double dash LED DRL signature along with quad-pixel LED lighting signatures at the front, rugged front and rear bumpers, large alloy wheels, flush door handles, sorta-triangular rear quarter glass, roof rails, rear view cameras, SUV profile, circular wheel arch claddings, tough side body claddings and other exterior elements make a surprisingly cohesive design.
      Hyrogen FTW?
      On the inside, things are a lot more conventional as the overall dashboard layout is inspired by that of Santa Fe and Palisade. There are two 12.3-inch displays (infotainment and instrumentation), two displays to show rear view camera feed, there is a digital IRVM, a 12-inch HUD and lastly Hyundai and Kia’s slim pill-shaped climate control screen.
      New 2nd Gen Hyundai Nexo
      There’s a twin-deck centre console and is attached to the dashboard. Gear selector is mounted on steering column and looks like the same unit as we saw in Creta Electric. Steering wheel gets quad dots logo which reads ‘H’ in Morse Code. Also notable is the 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system.
      Powering this vehicle, we have a 2.64 kWh battery pack which sends juice to a single 201 bhp electric motor promising 0-100 km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds. Continuously replenishing this battery is a 147 bhp Hydrogen fuel cell stack. New Hyundai Nexo Hydrogen Electric car gets larger Hydrogen tank (6.69 kg) as opposed to the 6.33 kg tank and promises a max range of 700 km in one filling. Speaking of, Hydrogen filling hardly takes 5 minutes when compared to EV recharging.
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      Hero MotoCorp March 2025 and FY 2024-25 Sales Report

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      Hero Splendor : Image – Ryt To KnowHero MotoCorp, India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, reported a robust sales performance for March 2025 and the full financial year FY 2024-25. The company clocked total sales of 5,49,604 units in March 2025, registering a 12.07% YoY growth over the 4,90,415 units sold in March 2024. On a month-on-month basis, Hero posted an even stronger 41.63% growth, up from 3,88,068 units in February 2025.
      March 2025 Performance – Domestic & Exports
      In the domestic market, Hero sold 5,10,086 units in March 2025, a healthy 11.07% growth YoY and a sharp 42.76% MoM increase. Exports were also encouraging, with 39,518 units shipped, marking a 25.38% YoY rise and 28.63% MoM growth.
      Hero MotoCorp Sales March 2025
      Motorcycles remained the backbone of Hero’s business, accounting for over 92% of total sales. In March 2025, motorcycle sales stood at 5,06,641 units, showing a 10.93% YoY and 43.80% MoM growth. Scooter sales came in at 42,963 units, up 27.52% YoY and 20.16% MoM, highlighting increasing demand for gearless two-wheelers.
      FY 2024-25 Performance – Nearly 59 Lakh Units Sold
      For the full financial year 2024-25, Hero MotoCorp recorded total sales of 58,99,187 units, a 4.94% YoY increase over 56,21,455 units in FY 2023-24. Motorcycle sales were 54,76,495 units, growing 5.51%, while scooter sales saw a marginal dip of 1.88%, with 4,22,692 units sold.
      Hero MotoCorp Sales FY 2025
      Domestic sales stood at 56,11,758 units, registering a 3.53% growth over the previous fiscal. Export numbers witnessed a significant 43.05% YoY jump, with 2,87,429 units shipped internationally compared to 2,00,923 units in FY24 – reflecting Hero’s growing global footprint.
      Hero MotoCorp FY25 Highlights
      FY 2024-25 was a milestone year for Hero MotoCorp across multiple verticals. In the domestic market, Hero sold 56,11,758 units, registering growth over the previous fiscal and reinforcing its position as India’s top two-wheeler brand. On the global front, Hero’s exports soared by 43% YoY, reaching 2,87,429 units—a sharp rise from 2,00,923 units in FY24, signalling Hero’s growing appeal in international markets.
      In the electric mobility space, Hero’s EV arm VIDA, Powered by Hero dispatched over 58,000 electric scooters in FY25. Supporting this growth, the company has built a strong VIDA fast-charging network with 3,600+ chargers across 250+ cities and maintains an extensive network of 500+ service stations to ensure a smooth ownership experience.
      In the premium motorcycle segment, the Harley-Davidson X440, co-developed by Hero MotoCorp, recorded sales of over 11,000 units during the year, underlining steady demand for aspirational bikes. To support this, Hero has rapidly expanded its Premia dealership network to 80+ showrooms, featuring dedicated zones for Hero, VIDA, and Harley-Davidson. Furthermore, Hero’s Hero 2.0 retail footprint reached 930 outlets, focused on elevating the customer experience across product segments. More