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Honda WN7 Electric Motorcycle Honda has officially entered the electric motorcycle market in Europe with the debut of its first-ever electric naked bike, the Honda WN7. This marks a significant milestone in the brand’s long-term carbon neutrality strategy, as Honda works toward making all of its motorcycle products carbon-neutral by the 2040s. Honda WN7 Electric […] More
New Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Royal Enfield has launched the refreshed 2025 Meteor 350 in India, bringing new features, colour options, and updated equipment to its popular mid-size cruiser. First introduced in 2020, the Meteor 350 has been one of the brand’s most successful models globally, with more than 5 lakh owners across 65 countries. […] More
2025 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 Spied Royal Enfield is gearing up to launch the much-awaited New Meteor 350 facelift, and the first clear spy shots from a dealer showroom confirm the updates. Following the refreshed Classic 350 earlier this year, the Meteor 350 now receives a similar set of upgrades in features and styling. 2025 […] More
Yamaha XSR155 Spied Testing India Yamaha Motor Pvt Ltd has had a rather productive outcome in Calendar Year 2025. The company has updated all of its staple offerings like MT-15, R15, Fascino, Ray-ZR, FZ and FZ-X. The company even passed down the full GST 2.0 benefits by reducing prices by up to Rs 18k. While […] More
RE Electric Himalayan Spied Getting ChargedOne of the world’s leading classic motorcycle manufacturers, Royal Enfield, is going out on its limb to enter the lucrative electric 2W segment. While the Flying Flea brand is gaining traction, all eyes seem to be on Electric Himalayan project.
Test mules of Electric Himalayan have been spied multiple times. Royal Enfield has officially teased Electric Himalayan test beds off-roading in Leh Ladakh region. Recent spy shots show Royal Enfield Electric Himalayan test mules getting charged via charging stations and mobile chargers on wheels running on ICE generators. Let’s take a closer look.
RE Electric Himalayan Spied Getting Charged
Electric Himalayan Spied Getting Charged
Royal Enfield Himalayan is one of the company’s most celebrated models. It aims to be a hardcore off-roader and then a versatile tourer. The company has flexed its engineering prowess with Himalayan as it was their first ever ADV. Now, the company is porting over its expertise into electric 2W segment and Himalayan is a candidate.
RE Electric Himalayan
Electric Himalayan has been recently spied testing enroute Ladakh for testing. Being an electric motorcycle, it needs recharging especially while range usually drops while tackling inclines in mountain terrains. These test mules seen in recent spy shots were connected to fixed charging stations and then mobile chargers.
RE Electric Himalayan
These mobile chargers are likely to be working on diesel generators. In this case, the generator was housed inside a Force Traveller van. Royal Enfield seems to be operating a large number of test mules and that is why existing chargers were not enough to charge them all at once, necessitating the need for mobile chargers.
RE Electric Himalayan
However, this reflects the fact that India’s electric charging infrastructure is still in its nascent stage and is yet to evolve further. If a group of 10 friends took a ride like this, all on electric 2W or cars, there are just not enough charging stations to accommodate them all at once.
RE Electric Himalayan Twin Battery Setup
What to expect from Electric Himalayan?
As seen in the video by er.janakbhardwaj on Instagram, Royal Enfield Electric Himalayan comes equipped with two separate battery packs. These could be removable allowing users to carry these battery packs to their apartments to charge. Also, this design might help users to carry battery packs to nearest domestic plug when fully depleted rather than pushing the entire motorcycle. Think jerrycans, but for electric 2W vehicles.
RE Electric Himalayan
Overall ethos of Himalayan ICE motorcycle have been carried over. In this sense, Electric Himalayan is still an off-roader as it gets large wire-spoke wheels with off-road tyres, high ground clearance and suspension travel, a tall windscreen for wind protection and more. It has to be noted that the units spied are still test beds and they get a lot of premium components.
RE Electric Himalayan
Most of these might not make it to final production model when launched. The company has not revealed a launch timeline, but Electric Himalayan is going to be a global product. Where performance is concerned, Electric Himalayan packs a mid-mounted motor from Spanish EV brand Stark Future SL, which could pack enough oomph to match Himalayan 450’s performance.
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Tata Nexon EV ADAS VariantTata Motors has updated its Nexon EV 45 range with a focus on safety and design. The sub 4m SUV now comes with Level-2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and additional convenience features, while a new DARK edition expands the line-up with an all-black styling package.
Safety Upgrade with ADAS
Nexon EV 45 now includes a suite of ADAS functions such as lane-keeping assist, lane departure warning, forward collision warning with autonomous emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, lane centering, and high beam assist. These additions place the Nexon.ev among the few EVs in India offering advanced driver-assist technology in this price bracket.
Tata Nexon EV ADAS Variant
The move also aligns with Tata’s broader safety positioning. The Nexon EV range carries a 5-star Bharat-NCAP rating, and the 45 variant retains its lifetime high-voltage battery warranty for the first owner.
New Additions to the 45 Line-up
Alongside ADAS, the Nexon.ev 45 receives features like a rear window sunshade and ambient lighting, aimed at improving comfort and in-cabin ambience.
Pricing (ex-showroom) has been announced as follows:
Empowered + A: Rs 17.29 lakh (Rs 30k more than same variant without ADAS)
Empowered + A DARK: Rs 17.49 lakh (Rs 30k more than same variant without ADAS)
Red DARK: Rs 17.49 lakh
Tata Nexon EV ADAS Variant
DARK Edition Expands Styling Choices
The DARK edition brings an all-black exterior finish, dark leatherette interiors, and a redesigned user interface for the 31.24 cm Harman infotainment screen. It also carries over the Nexon.ev’s practical credentials, including a real-world range of 350–370 km for the C75 variant, fast-charging capability (20–80% in 40 minutes), and V2V/V2L functions.
Commenting on the enhancements to the Nexon.ev 45 portfolio, Mr. Vivek Srivatsa, Chief Commercial Officer, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., said, “At TATA.ev, we strive to enhance our products constantly to make the purchase more meaningful for our customers. The Nexon.ev is a clear representation of how we have worked towards consistently enriching the appeal of our products to increase their value proposition. With the introduction of ADAS safety tech , and the launch of the DARK edition, we are bringing a distinct and sophisticated aesthetic to the Nexon.ev, while boosting its safety and premium credentials even further. The Nexon.ev stands as a true reflection of our commitment to delivering best-in-class features to customers and thus accelerating our mission to lead the mobility industry through innovation.”
Broader Context
Since its 2020 debut, the Nexon.ev has been central to India’s EV adoption, maintaining a lead in sales volumes. By adding ADAS, Tata.ev is aiming to reinforce its position in the maturing electric SUV segment. The timing of this update, just ahead of the festive season, is expected to support demand for the Nexon.ev portfolio. With multiple variants now covering both mainstream and style-focused buyers, Tata.ev continues to broaden the Nexon.ev’s appeal in India’s growing EV market. More
Hero Xoom 160 First Ride ReviewScooters are ubiquitous in India owing to their versatility. For starters, they are designed to be unisex, practical with a lot of storage, versatile and sensible. Hero MotoCorp has just launched its flagship scooter in India in the form of Xoom 160. For the Indian audience, Xoom 160 is not unisex and practical as it is the brand’s first non step-through scooter.
So, versatility is lower with Xoom 160 and one would think that it might not have a lot of takers. However, what Xoom 160 has working in its favour is desirability. We experienced Xoom 160 for around half a day in Pune city across multiple road surfaces and this is what we think about Hero’s first maxi-style and India’s first ADV-styled scooter.
Hero Xoom 160 Colours
Hero Xoom 160 First Ride Review
If you are wondering who the Xoom 160’s target demographic is, its people like me. I am a big guy and I love it when my scooter doesn’t look comically small under me. Xoom 160 doesn’t. I am in need of a motorcycle’s performance in a scooter format with underseat storage. Xoom 160 delivers. I need my scooter to be unique and not look generic. Xoom 160 stands out. I need something built to take on bad Indian roads and perform well on occasional highway rides. Xoom 160 fills the boots.
Hero Xoom 160
Hero MotoCorp is asking Rs 1,48,500 (Ex-sh) for Xoom 160 which undercuts its immediate rival, the Yamaha Aerox 155, by a margin of just a couple of thousand rupees. There are four colour options with Aerox 155 – Matte Rainforest Green, Canyon Red, Summit White and Matte Volcanic Grey. It has to be noted that Matte Rainforest Grey is the launch colour and Matte Volcanic Grey somewhat looks like Combat Edition colourway offered with other Hero products. Deliveries of Xoom 160 will start this month.
Hero Xoom 160
Design & Aesthetics
Where design is concerned, Hero Xoom 160 is a grand slam dunk. I think this is the best-looking mainstream Indian scooter on sale today. It grabs a lot of eyeballs and the general consensus would unanimously agree that Xoom 160 is a ruggedly handsome machine. Hero is offering chunky side guards, a taller windscreen and a rear luggage rack with top box, among others, to make it even more rugged.
Hero Xoom 160 Accessorised
We get a maxi-style bodywork which offers wind protection on high speeds. There’s a dual chamber LED headlight setup, a sleek LED tail light signature along with halogen turn indicators. As standard, there’s a decently-sized tinted windscreen, 14-inch alloy wheels, sporty bodywork, a central spine housing a 7L fuel tank, a chunky exhaust, integrated rear grab rails, aluminium swingarm and more.
Hero Xoom 160
The single-piece seat is large in size, which is accommodating for most body sizes at both rider’s and pillion’s ends. Because it is built as a maxi-scooter with long distance touring in mind, Hero has given Xoom 160 a wide handlebar (for scooter standards) and a versatile footrest area offering riders both centre-set foot position for city riding and then a forward-set and inclined foot position for highway rides. Seating position is upright and comfortable.
Hero Xoom 160
Features & Components
While the design of Hero Xoom 160 is sensational, features and functionalities are nothing to write home about. Sure, there are some features to boast about including the smart key fob with keyless go. It worked reliably and it will make everyday rides hasslefree. The keyfob even has buttons to release under-seat storage and then there are headlight button and a beep which will help in finding it in a parking spot.
Hero Xoom 160 Smart Key
Under-seat storage is around 22L and I was expecting more because the fuel tank has been moved towards floorboard. It did not accommodate my XL sized ADV-style full-face helmet, which is something I was hoping it would. There’s a LED boot light, which is nice. We get a fully-digital instrument cluster, same as Xpulse 200 and Xoom 125, which supports Bluetooth connectivity with turn-by-turn navigation.
Hero Xoom 160 Block Pattern Tyres, Aluminium Swingarm
There’s a parking brake, i3S engine stop / start feature and a single-channel ABS system working on front disc brake, while rear still gets a drum brake setup. We get a small glove box at the front with a USB Type-A port. 14-inch wheel design on Xoom 160 is similar to Xoom 125, tyres are not. For starters, Xoom 160 gets block-pattern tyres and they are much thicker. Xoom 125’s rear tyre (120-section) is Xoom 160’s front tyre and Xoom 160’s rear tyre is 140-section like on a sporty motorcycle.
Hero Xoom 160 Wide Handlebar
ADV-Like Ride & Handling
Suspension is handled by 31mm front telescopic forks and rear twin shock-absorbers with generous amount of suspension travel. In typical Hero MotoCorp fashion, Xoom 160 gets the suspension setup right and Xoom 160 does not shatter your spine like its immediate rival does. Xoom 160 is very pleasant to ride around the city and on bad roads. The 14-inch alloys along with thick black-pattern tyres also boast rough road ability and some off-road ability too.
Hero Xoom 160
The floor board shape allows for an inclined forward-set foot area, which is comfortable on long hauls. Handling is quite sorted too. The larger 14-inch wheels are slightly slow to steer, but not significantly worse than 12-inch wheels. The ADV scooter has commendable handling characteristics, allowing you to carry higher speeds in corners. Braking is handled by front disc and rear drum config with single-channel ABS. Breaking performance was respectable as well.
Hero Xoom 160
Performance
The main highlight of Xoom 160 apart from its brutish handsomeness is its powertrain. It comes with a new 156cc single-cylinder SOHC 4V/cyl liquid-cooled engine which is capable of generating 14.6 bhp at 8,000 RPM and 14 Nm at 6,500 RPM, mated to a CVT gearbox. One thing you would notice immediately is how refined the new engine on Xoom 160 is at both idling speeds and on higher RPMs.
Hero Xoom 160
One thing that caught me off-guard was the really long throttle. Like, really long. Much longer than the already long throttle on Xoom 125. To pull throttle all the way, one has to do hand gymnastics. The chunky exhaust lets out an appealing and bass-y exhaust note, which is likely to appeal to most buyers. Hero claims a 0-60 km/h sprint in 6.5 seconds and a 0-100m sprint on a 15-degree incline in 15.5 seconds.
Hero Xoom 160
Because of the 142 kg kerb weight, straight line stability is excellent at highway speeds. It does cross 100 km/h with ease and is more than happy to hold speeds for longer. I was sceptical about the 142 kg weight, but Xoom 160 masks its heft quite nicely. It didn’t feel overtly heavy even while moving it around in the parking lot. The smooth engine ensures less fatigue and no tingling sensation on your wrists. I could see myself willing to go long distances on Xoom 160.
Hero Xoom 160
Some Reservations
When Hero showcased Xoom 160 at 2023 EICMA Show, I was quite interested in this scooter. The launch price, however, is Rs 1,48,500 (Ex-sh), which I would be more than willing to pay if the company loaded it with features and equipment that much more affordable Hero products get. Our reservations with Xoom 160 are:
1. Cornering lights feature on Xoom 110 was gimmicky for a scooter of its class, but it would have made sense on a touring machine like Xoom 160.2. Xoom 125 gets swiping LED turn indicators, which are far more premium than Xoom 160’s halogen bulbs.3. Xoom 125 gets projector headlights, while Xoom 160 is reflector only.4. Hero Glamour X, a budget commuter, gets cruise control. But the Xoom 160, a touring machine, misses out on it despite the premium pricing.5. There’s no hazard light function on Xoom 160, which the Glamour X gets.6. A budget commuter like Glamour X gets Type-C USB port, while premium flagship scooter like Xoom 160 still gets Type-A USB port.7. Hero offers a modern colour LCD instrument cluster with Glamour X for just Rs 89,999, but Xoom 160 gets the much older cluster.8. An ADV scooter like Xoom 160 should have come with knuckle guards, but it doesn’t, even as an accessory.9. Like every other Hero MotoCorp ICE product I reviewed and Xoom 125 I own, I couldn’t get the app to connect with the cluster for Bluetooth and navigation features.10. Just like Mavrick 440, Xpulse 200 Pro and Vida VX2, I had issues with Xoom 160’s ORVM where it would flop around on its own.
Hero Xoom 160
With the equipment it has now, Xoom 160 should have launched in 2023 and it would have been okay. But it is launched in 2025 when rival brands have upped the game in features and equipment. Hero MotoCorp could have made a significantly better version of Xoom 160 with parts and components already lying around in the company’s parts bin, taking features from already launched products.
Hero Xoom 160
Should You Buy One?
Hero MotoCorp is known to offer exceptional VFM propositions by significantly undercutting rivals. I recently purchased a Xoom 125 at a price point where rival brands were selling base variants of 110cc scooters (OTR, Karnataka). This VFM ethos I saw in Xoom 125, is missing in Xoom 160. Hero should have either crammed everything they can in Xoom 160 for the price, or priced it more competitively. Sadly, neither is the case.
Hero Xoom 160
That said, I would still consider the Xoom 160 as it offers an experience that no other mainstream scooter in India currently offers. I think this would be the perfect scooter for tall riders like myself who need a motorcycle’s performance with an under-seat storage and an ADV’s bad road ability (mostly). Even the powertrain is significantly more refined than its just launched rival. In my books, Xoom 160 is a proud notch in Hero MotoCorp’s premium lineup belt and it should be high up your shortlist. More
New TVS Ntorq 150Expanding the Ntorq nameplate, TVS Motor has just launched Ntorq 150 in the country. Essentially, Ntorq 150 is now the most powerful and sportiest TVS ICE scooter ever made. This is likely to sit well with performance enthusiasts in India who are contemplating between performance of a motorcycle and versatility and practicality of a scooter.
Apart from the performance, TVS Ntorq 150 aims to be a tech fest which is likely to sit well with evolving aspirations and needs of daily commuters in India. It is an extension of Ntorq 125 and features a new design, revamped performance and added features and equipment.
New TVS Ntorq 150 Launch Price
TVS Ntorq 150 Launch
Without a single test mule spy shot incident, TVS Motor has launched Ntorq 150. Starting price for this sporty scooter is Rs 1.19 lakh (Ex-sh) while the TFT variant has been priced at Rs 1.29 lakh (Ex-sh). There are two variants on offer, spread across four colourways – Turbo Blue, Stealth Silver, Racing Red and Nitro Green.
New TVS Ntorq 150 Colours
The main highlight of this scooter is its beating heart, which is a bored out version of Ntorq 125’s engine. It is a single-cylinder, SOHC 3V engine which displaces 149.7cc and is air-cooled. Peak power of this engine is 13 bhp at 7,000 RPM and peak torque is 14.2 Nm at 5,500 RPM. This engine is mated to a CVT gearbox and a ISG for silent starts. Due to the low 115 kg kerb weight, Ntorq 150 could possess segment-best power-to-weight ratio.
New TVS Ntorq 150
Higher Perforamnce
Performance is the mantra here and TVS is promising a 0-60 km/h sprint in 6.3 seconds and top speed is pegged at 104 km/h. The 5.8L fuel tank position is under its seat and not in the floorboard with a central spine. So, TVS Ntorq 150 is a step-through scooter which retains all of its practicality and versatility. Also, under-seat storage is 22L. Wheelbase is the same as Ntorq 125.
New TVS Ntorq 150
The company is offering two ride modes with Ntorq 150 – Street and Race. There’s also iGO Assist which acts in Race Mode and a stop/start system which acts in Street Mode. Other notable elements include:
New TVS Ntorq 150
– Front disc brake– Single-channel ABS– Traction control system– Adjustable brake levers– Coloured 12-inch alloy wheels– Parking brakes– Panic braking– Engine kill switch– Telescopic front forks– Single-sided mono-shock rear suspension
New TVS Ntorq 150 5″ TFT Cluster
Sporty Design
Apart from the specs, Ntorq 150 gets a sportier and much more aggressive design. The primary attraction is the quad projector LED headlight setup which is positioned quite high when compared to Ntorq 125’s. There’s a new T insignia in Ntorq 150’s tail lights. Turn indicators are LEDs with hazard light and panic braking features.
TVS Ntorq 150
TVS has added aerodynamic winglets at the front like on Apache RR 310 to add downforce. Switchgear is of 4-way navigation style and there is a front glove compartment along with a hook. TVS Ntorq 150 gets a new 5-inch TFT instrument screen that supports a host of informatics with turn-by-turn navigation, music control, adaptive brightness, 4G eSim connectivity for telematics, Alexa integration, smartwatch integration, weather and sports updates, OTA updates and more. More
Tata Nexon EV : Image – JayarajTata Motors is preparing to update the Nexon EV lineup with Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) in select top-end variants. The upgrade will further strengthen Nexon EV’s positioning as one of the most feature-rich and advanced EVs in its segment.
Nexon EV Empowered+ A 45 to Lead the Pack
The new Empowered+ A 45 variant will sit at the top of the Nexon EV range. It builds on the already well-equipped Empowered 45 and Empowered Plus 45 trims that currently retail between Rs 15.99 lakh and Rs 17.19 lakh (ex-showroom). With the addition of ADAS Level 2, these models are expected to see a modest price increase, though Tata Motors is likely to keep them competitive against rivals.
The Empowered trims already offer premium equipment including a JBL sound system with subwoofer, 360-degree surround view camera with blind spot monitoring, voice-assisted panoramic sunroof, ventilated leatherette seats, V2V and V2L charging, Arcade.ev app suite, and a 31.24 cm cinematic touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
ADAS Level 2 Capabilities
These features will make the Nexon EV safer on highways, reduce driver fatigue, and place it closer to more expensive SUVs in terms of technology. The upcoming upgrade will introduce semi-autonomous driving functions such as:
– Adaptive cruise control– Lane keep assist and lane departure warning– Forward collision warning with autonomous emergency braking– Traffic sign recognition– High beam assist
Special Editions to Continue
The Dark Edition and Red Dark Edition versions will also carry forward, adding visual distinction with blacked-out styling, red accents, and premium finishes. These editions are expected to receive ADAS as well, aligning with their premium positioning.
The Nexon EV Empowered+ A 45 will continue with the 45 kWh battery pack offering a real-world range of 350–375 km and fast charging capability (20–80% in 20 minutes). Performance figures remain unchanged at 106 kW (143 PS), 215 Nm torque, and 0–100 km/h in 8.9 seconds. Tata Motors will also continue to offer a lifetime warranty on the high-voltage battery, a unique advantage in its class.
With Level 2 ADAS, the Nexon EV Empowered+ variants are set to become a benchmark in the under – Rs 20 lakh EV SUV category. Tata Motors’ move reflects growing customer demand for safety and technology in electric vehicles, while ensuring value remains a core part of the package.
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