BHPian TorqueAddict007 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. It's been a week and a half since I bought my Adventure LR variant and the Odo is already at the 350 km mark. I am getting only 210-220 kms of range on my Adventure LR, (extrapolated figures for 0-100), but that's mainly because I think that the AC has to work overtime at maintaining 21 degrees when it's a sizzling 39 degrees outside, and have also used the charge up to stay in the car and run the AC for upwards of ten minutes w

Apple has announced a number of new features on its future iOS and iPadOS versions. One of them is called 'Vehicle Motion Cues', which claims to help reduce motion sickness in passengers when viewing their devices in cars. Apple stated, Research shows that motion sickness is commonly caused by a sensory conflict between what a person sees and what they feel. The tech giant further went on to mention, [This] can prevent some users from comfortably using iPhone or iPad while riding in a moving veh

BHPian saket77 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Update 2: First Free Service So, after about 35 days, the first free service for the car was done at HASS on 05/05/2024. The service was booked through the Honda Connect App, and also the workshop had called me & booked the same a week back. The car had done about 1111 Kms at the time and there were no such problems to report except a small upholstery-related issue. The back side of the driver's seat upholstery was not fitted properly e

BHPian Daewoo1995 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. In 2019, I decided to buy a car that was pocket-friendly, reliable, had the basic features, and looked good. Initially, I was more inclined to buy a used vehicle which would help me improve my driving skills without giving me mini heart attacks in case of minor crashes and also help me save some cash. However, I found that the second-hand market was not a sensible option since most popular hatchback vehicles were sold for a very high

BHPian sasta_rider recently shared this with other enthusiasts. 20,000 km update As of 12-May-2024, it was 2 years and 22 days with my R15 v4. The journey (ownership) with R15 has been a lot of ups with a little bit of downs. After all, life is full of ups and downs, right! In this post, I will pen down few positives and negatives (which can be subjective) about this beautiful machine which is engineered for perfection and youngsters like me. Positives:Fuel economy: Considering the purpose of th

BHPian raiuday recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I've always been eyeing the recently launched touring screen as part of RE's GMA catalogue for the Interceptor. There weren't any reviews nor images of the screen installed, for reference, either from RE or anyone. So, I was initially holding up thinking it would impact the aesthetics of the bike and gave the tall flyscreen a try which is just about fine. But during my first service, I pulled the plug and ordered the touring screen to g

Royal Enfield is working on six new motorcycles for the Indian market. These include two new bikes based on the 650cc platform. Royal Enfield has recently filed a trademark for the 'Classic 650 Twin' nametag for the upcoming Classic, powered by the 650cc twin-cylinder engine. The Classic 650 Twin has already been spotted testing on public roads. Spy images reveal a familiar design with a circular headlamp and position lights, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a split seat and dual peashooter exhausts

BHPian omranga98 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Took delivery of my Taigun GT+ 1.5 DSG in silver yesterday. Have driven about 400 kms till now and it's lovely! Was pleasantly surprised during the delivery to see:Updated and improved headliner! It was one of the sore points for me. Now it's 10 times better IMO.Now only the red exterior in GT model comes with red interior inserts. Earlier, both red and silver had red inserts which i did not like.ORVM folding is back again!During the

The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has completed a series of crash tests on electric 2-wheelers. It is said to be the first time such tests have been conducted as they are not mandatory for 2-wheelers. According to the ARAI, the tests were conducted for specific customers. The agency did not disclose the identity of these OEMs. The electric 2-wheelers were subjected to the standard rigid barrier and side pole tests. The tests were conducted against standard industry benchmarks,

BHPian Sidchh recently shared this with other enthusiasts.Chapter 1: The Hunt and The DecisionThe search for a new addition to the garage began when the youngest member of the house, yours truly, was inching closer and closer to being a government-certified driver. At the time, the garage had a relatively new two-year-old Suzuki XL6 and a Renault Kwid. It was time to buy a first car for me and my parents and I set foot in the market with a budget of thirty lakh rupees, and then, finally settled

Mahindra has announced that it has lined up as many as 16 new SUVs for India. The carmaker plans to launch 7 EVs and 9 ICE models by 2030. Let's start with the ICE models. Mahindra plans to roll out three mid-cycle updates of existing models during this time. These include the recently launched XUV 3XO. The remaining 6 are said to be all-new SUVs. This year, Mahindra is gearing up to introduce the 5-door Thar, which is likely to be called the Thar Armada. Next up, is the Scorpio pickup truck tha

BHPian sudiptaadhya recently shared this with other enthusiasts.PrologueBackground As a kid, I have always loved cars. Every time I saw a nice car - I would instinctively say ig car or ed car, even before I could speak complete sentences. At school and while growing up, I would look at the fancy cars of my schoolmates or family friends and drool over them with the feeling mera number kab aayega. Back in those days, a new Maruti 800 or new Santro was perfectly within the definition of a fancy c

Kia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Orix to launch its new ownership program - Kia Lease. As part of Kia Lease, the company is offering monthly subscription plans for the Sonet, Seltos and Carens. In the first phase, Kia Lease has been launched in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru and Pune. Customers can lease a Kia vehicle without any initial down payment for a period of 24 to 60 months. The monthly charges also include maintenance and insurance costs. At the

BHPian Omkar recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Recently, we had a thread discussing automotive trends that you find unappealing which produced some very interesting answers. Let's put on our thinking caps once again and predict some of the trends that will be popular in the future. Here are some trends that I would put on my list.More EV manufacturers will come to India The recent EV policy has paved the way for Tesla's entry into the Indian market. This will surely encourage some of

BHPian GKR9900 recently shared this with other enthusiasts 10,000 kms UPDATE It has been 5 months since I bought the Kona in December 2023. It has been an enjoyable experience no doubt. The 10000 kms were up and it was time to take the car for service. Service was scheduled for 9 am at Popular Hyundai, Kochi on 10th May. Reached the dealership by around 9.15 am. In spite of making a booking via the Hyundai app and later confirming via call, it took a good 45 minutes to get a service advisor allo

BHPian Jeroen recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Yesterday, I took the Spider back to Marc. Since the last engine overhaul, I have driven almost 1600 km. So, it's time to get the oil and filter changed. And a few other small things. As always, there is plenty to see in and around Marc's shop! We put the Spider on the lift. Drained the oil, and replaced the oil filter. The engine has used about 0.75l of engine oil, which is not too bad for a newly overhauled engine. I am still not 100%

Earlier this year, Honda launched the NX500 adventure bike in India. We have now learnt that customer deliveries have been significantly delayed. The keys to the first bikes are now expected to be handed over in October. The exact reason for the delay is unclear though. Some reports suggest that deliveries have been pushed back due to logistics issues, while others claim that the delay is due to restrictions imposed by the government on imports from Thailand. Whatever the reason behind the delay

BHPian advstreak recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I amvery satisfiedwith the highway performance of the HJG KZ-30 lights. However, due to the headlightbeing fixedon theADVthe spread from the H4 led projector bulb isnot enoughto cover the corner in twisties.Thisled to the wild hunt for the best possible second set of spread aux lights to aid the KZ-30 in hyper-spot mode. There is this excellent video by Diode Dynamics explaining themajorLED optics. Video From this video, one can see t

BHPian Mr.Sleeper recently shared this with other enthusiasts. This was a time-intensive mod due to the research and trial and error that went into it but was worth it as it could be a possible fix to an issue a lot of CB350 owners face. This issue wasn't discussed much on team-bhp or YouTube either so I'm excited to share my findings. I live in a hill station currently and riding the CB on hilly roads with its tall gearing is really annoying. The higher gears are rarely useful and you have to r

BHPian dkaile recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I had the Superb's original Spark Plugs lying with me for nearly 10 years now. They were the superior NGK Iridium Platinum variety, Made in Japan, part# PFR6Q which had a service change interval of 90k kms, just like the originals. So even though the originals were working just fine and still had more than half of it's life left in them according to their service schedule, I decided why to take any risk and get these changed anyways, as

Formula 1 is all set to implement a new set of regulations from 2026. However, the sport is reportedly looking into the future & considering its options post-2030 as well. Speaking to select media, Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Formula 1, hinted at drastic changes for the sport from 2030, even considering abandoning hybrid powertrains - first introduced in 2014. Domenicali stated that he wants to address the complaints from F1 fans about the lack of engine noise from the new turbo-hybrid powertrain

BHPian Humane_India recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Got the delivery on 10th May 2024 i.e Akshay TritiyaFantastic Car with a spacious cabin, almost like a Creta and SILENT CABIN tooSuspension is very well tuned for the amount of torque the car generates instantaneouslyDriving dynamics are on par with German standards - Steering feedback, Braking, stability are top notch - Just love itGave 340 km range on first Highway Run with 40 degree temperature outside and highway speed within 1

Suzuki has unveiled a new special 'Heritage' edition of the Jimny XL in Australia. The new Suzuki Jimny XL Heritage edition will be limited to just 500 units, paying tribute to the SUV's history from the 70s all the way to the 90s. The Jimny XL is essentially the 5-door version of the 4x4 in Australia. The new Heritage Edition features special decals on the body, a unique cargo tray, red mud flaps and a 'Heritage' logo. The special edition Jimny XL will be offered in a range of colour options, w

BHPian vigsom recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hot off the oven - Good news for all users waiting to see better roads between Trichy and Namakkal!Trichy to MusiriTravel time 01 hr approxMax speed 65 kmphWwinding roads but the road surfacing has become betterMusiri Periyar Bridge to ThottiyamExcellent wide median-less road till approx 30km short of Namakkal - this road would resemble the road surface of the Trichy Karur highway for the most partEasy 80-90 kmphLittle to no speed breake

Ramgarh Enduro Valley (REV), said to be the first and only Enduro off-roading track in the Chandigarh-Panchkula area is now open to the public. REV is located 3 km from 'The Fort Ramgarh' on the Panchkula-Yamunagar highway. It is spread across 8 acres and features tracks designed to cater to vehicles of all capabilities ranging from stock SUVs to highly modified off-roaders. Drivers can test their skills over a variety of terrain, starting from beginner-friendly trails to advanced routes with st

Mahindra recently opened its order books for the XUV 3XO. The carmaker has now announced that customer deliveries will begin on May 26. The Mahindra XUV 3XO is available in five variants, with prices starting at Rs 7.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The carmaker has received over 50,000 bookings for the new model and has already produced around 10,000 units. The XUV 3XO is the replacement for the XUV 300. It features a completely new exterior design and comes with first-in-segment features like a panorami

BHPian dailydriver recently shared this with other enthusiasts. We should ideally wait till the end of the journey and then post a review. When one starts typing on TBhp in the middle of the trip, it could either be because he has really good things to say or is about to start a rant! Midway through my travel from Chikkamagaluru to Bengaluru by KSRTC Power Plus bus, I am cursing myself to no end for choosing this mode of transport. Cons:Delay of ten minutes at the starting point.Took one hour fo

The TVS Motor Company is expanding its global presence. The 2-wheeler maker has set up TVS Motor Italia, to manage its Italy operations, headed by Dr Giovanni Notarbartolo di Furnari. TVS plans to offer a wide range of electric scooters and motorcycles in Italy. These include bikes like the Apache 310 Series, Ronin 250, Raider and Ntorq and the Jupiter 125 scooter. TVS will also offer three electric models in the Italian market. These include the iQube, the TVS X electric maxi-scooter as well as

BHPian padukulkarni9 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hello, Please help me choose between:Verna 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT SX(O) - ~21 Lakh on road, andCreta 1.5 Diesel AT SX(0) - ~24 Lakh on road (Stretched end of the budget)Preferences:Must haves:Safety: Verna has a 5-star GNCAP safety rating with an unstable body shell. Expecting facelifted Creta to score better with the upgrades in facelift body structure.Performance: Both car variants mentioned offer sufficient performance. (I like t

BHPian abhi_tjet recently shared this with other enthusiasts. 5000 kms up! With Pune as hot as some North Indian cities this summer, squeezing riding opportunities is as difficult as teaching traffic sense to most of our people. First major milestone.. came at its own pace Bike is doing well. One unique thing about Multi is it takes quite a lot of time to cool down once you turn off the engine due to V twin layout(IMO). The rear cylinder has not much space to dissipate heat and takes it own swee

BHPian Senna4Ever recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Hello! After my deep dive into defense vehicle registration format, thread (Explained: How to read the number-plates of Defence vehicles), I took up some interest in registration formats for temporary and trade ('TC') registration numbers which I always felt were never much understood or described in detail. To set some context, major reason for lack of any definitive format for temporary and trade numbers have been the lack of any s

BHPian Freespirit27 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Finally the Shotgun is in my garage! Background and the wait. I just realized, haven't test driven any of the bikes I bought. I did drive a version of them though, like the Yezdi Road King before Monarch, the old 350 Standard before the UCE Classic 350 14'edition and this time around too, it was only the test drives of the Inty and Super Meteor for checking power delivery, foot peg, pedal positions and seating. I will post a longer

Uber has received a government nod to operate its bus services in the national capital. The license has been granted under the Delhi government's app-based premium bus aggregator scheme. The app-based bus aggregator scheme aims to encourage the upper middle class to switch to public transport. Under the scheme, aggregators can set dynamic pricing. However, the prices must not be less than the peak fare of DTC air-conditioned buses. The bus service will be integrated into the Uber app, allowing u

BHPian Prasad03 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. SEARCH FOR A NEW CAR The search for a new vehicle began in October 2023 when we were keen to replace our ageing Wagon R vxi 2009 which had 1 lakh 20 thousand kilometers on the odometer. The Family wanted to upgrade to an SUV or moreover a car with high ground clearance due to the usage requirements. The budget was roughly around 20-22 lakhs. We took test drives of :Scorpio-N- did not enjoy the handling and driving dynamics, evident bod

According to a media report, Kawasaki is gearing up to launch the Ninja ZX-4RR in India. While the report doesn't mention the exact date, the launch is said to be imminent. The Ninja ZX-4RR is a sportbike with racing credentials. The bike will be imported as a CBU and will be available in limited numbers. The report also claims that some Kawasaki dealers have already started accepting bookings. The Ninja ZX-4RR is powered by a 399cc, liquid-cooled, inline-4 engine that produces 79 BHP @ 14,500 r

BHPian Cayenne-8055 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. This is my first ever car review and I'm super glad to be sharing it an INCREDIBLE community of car enthusiasts! We have owned our Kia Sonet for almost 3 years now and have clocked around 16k kms on it, I'm the only driver of the car and it was bought mainly to be used in the city as I migrated to a new state for my job. Before I jump to my ownership experience, pros and cons, service center experience, I want to give a TLDR. TLDR:

BHPian TGDI recently shared this with other enthusiasts. This post is about how I received money from the vehicle owner after a hit-and-run incident. It was a weekday afternoon in the usual Bangalore traffic. I had taken my mother to a hospital on Miller's Road and was returning to our place in Andhra Pradesh after the appointment. We were discussing where to have lunch and what to eat for our late lunch. It was a six-lane road near Mekhri Circle, and there was slow-moving traffic. I was in the

BHPian Durango Dude recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Took delivery of the Kia Carens 1.5 Turbo/7 DCT Luxury Plus on 26-04-2024, Friday, auspicious day; there were more than 5-6 cars waiting to be delivered. The delivery process was smooth and the number plate was fitted and did a pooja at the local Pillaiyar Temple, Went in with the City, and drove out with the Carens with my family. The RC book was delivered by speed post from the RTO directly arrived two days after delivery. Got th

BHPian aniketi recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Ignis is one of the best car available in the today's costly car market. I was in same boat last year and after considering many cars, I finally got Ignis Zeta AGS in same color (Glistering grey). I am really very happy with the purchase. Ignis is one car which is very underrated. It does many things well over others and provides you best value for money for sure. Ignis is very easy for city drive and feels very planted. Highway manners

BHPian arnav17 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. The Jupiter has clocked 2000 km in the past 6 months and most part of the journey has been flawless and we are quite happy with our purchase. Elaborating on some key points below.HandlingThe handling in comparison to our Access 125 is slightly more difficult due to the weight but in all other aspects, it is easily manageable. Did give shoulder pain for a bit but now it has adjusted.Engine performanceThe initial response of the engine to

BHPian Sarvodaya recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Just got mine two weeks back, Ntorq XT model. It comes with Bluetooth navigation. Was looking for a replacement for my 2015 CB Xtreme which has just finished 1,52,000 Kms. Due to budget constraints had to settle for Ntorq. It now comes with a hazard switch, and auto start-stop. Has been maintaining 30 to 50 kmph. Got 46 kmpl on tank to tank method. Scooter is good for city driving. Engine is smooth and initial pick-up and engine braki

GTO recently shared this with other enthusiasts. The 530d is rocking & rolling in its 11th year on the road. Been using her quite a lot around Bombay, and also had 1 enjoyable highway run with her in the last month. The upgrade itch has started a little bit, but the 530d's endearing qualities (looks, reliability, comfortable suspension, deadly engine, deadly gearbox, opulent cabin) are making it tough to justify spending big bucks on an upgrade. So, I'm going to hold that thought for now and foc

BHPian pappyrohit recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I own a Honda Jazz V CVT (Model Year 2017) which has recently crossed the 50k km milestone. I would like to share my thoughts about its ownership. A brief history of ownership Jazz was our first family car, which we purchased in Bengaluru, back in 2017, a few weeks before my 18th birthday. Back in late 2016, we were on the lookout for a small family hatchback, with the main priority being automatic (comfort in BLR traffic). We looked

BMW has launched a special edition of the X3 in India. The new X3 xDrive20d M Sport Shadow Edition is priced at Rs 74.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The X3 M Sport Shadow Edition features a blacked-out kidney grille flanked by BMW Laser Light, gloss black exhaust tips and 19-inch Y-spoke M alloy wheels. Customers can also customize their X3 with the Black Edition Package, which includes an M Performance rear spoiler, M Side Strip in Frozen Black & M side logo in high-gloss black. Besides this, the Carbo

BYD has globally unveiled its first-ever pickup truck called the 'Shark' - named as part of its 'Ocean Series' lineup of vehicles, which includes the Seal sedan, Seal U SUV and Dolphin hatchback. The new BYD Shark pickup truck features a conventional double-cab design with bold styling elements. The pickup truck measures a massive 5,457 mm in length, 1,971 mm in width and 1,925 mm in height. The front comes with a large 'BYD' lettering on the grille, flanked by C-shaped LED DRLs connected by a l

Driving the Maruti Swift 1.2L Petrol MT1.2L, 3-cylinder Z-Series petrol engine makes 81 BHP @ 5,700 rpm and 112 Nm @ 4,300 rpm: The fourth-gen Swift is powered by a 1.2L, 3-cylinder petrol engine. This unit is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission and puts out 81 BHP and 112 Nm. These numbers are lesser than the outgoing car (4-cylinder, 82 BHP & 113 Nm). With a kerb weight of 920 kg, the power-to-weight ratio & torque-to-weight ratio are 88 BHP/ton & 122 Nm/ton respectively. These are consider

BHPian morphin1 recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Currently looking to replace my 2023 Defender 110 HSE . I will be keeping the new car for 2-3 years and then getting the new BMW X7 when the model changes. My requirements areWhich of the above two will have a good resale value and ease of sale . (What kind of value hit am I looking at these cars after 2-3 years with about 20,000 kms driving).Which of the 2 have a better luxury perception to the general public .Also is buying a Cayenne

Mahindra recently launched the XUV 3XO with first-in-segment features like a panoramic sunroof and Level 2 ADAS. Rival Tata Motors has responded and will soon offer the Nexon with a panoramic sunroof. Spy images of a Nexon test mule equipped with a dual-pane panoramic sunroof have surfaced online. It is likely to be offered on higher variants of the compact SUV, while lower variants will get a single-pane unit. On the XUV 3XO, the larger sunroof is available from the AX7 variant. Besides the add

BHPian Col Mehta recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Saw the car in person, and it immediately strikes as a good-looking one. The new front and rear both look handsome, but the side profile looks a little off. It was an MX5 model which does not have all the features but the space inside is just brilliant - 5 full-size adults? No problem with this car. It's wide with plenty of leg room and the seats are supremely comfortable. All other sub-4 meter cars look really cramped in comparison (

BHPian dkaile recently shared this with other enthusiasts. DIY: Getting ANDROID AUTO Screen on my Skoda Superb 2012 / BMW R1250 GSA for under 10k - 11-05-2024 Now as I had mentioned on my Skoda Superb Thread (Skoda Superb - A tryst with destiny) - I was looking to upgrade my car with a Android Auto Screen WITHOUT compromising on the OE sound quality of my Bolero Stereo. As I had mentionedSo the problem remains as it is as I am still apprehensive to remove this beautifully sounding stereo. I am d