Earlier this month, Maruti Suzuki launched the fourth-generation Swift in India. Just like other models in the brand's line-up, the Swift will also get a CNG option. With the new Swift, Maruti debuted the Z-series 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine. This unit produces 80 BHP and 112 Nm. The overall output though, is expected to be affected when running on CNG. It is likely to be offered only with a manual transmission. Maruti Suzuki claims the new Z-series engine is 10% more fuel efficient than

Mahindra recently showcased the Scorpio-N Adventure Edition in South Africa. As the name suggests, it is a more rugged-looking version of the standard SUV. The Scorpio-N Adventure Edition features a more sturdy-looking front bumper, which has integrated fog lights and a set of auxiliary lights. It also has recovery hooks, high-lift jacking points and a winch. The Adventure Edition is fitted with a roof rack and rides on 18-inch alloy wheels shod with high-profile all-terrain tyres. To accommodat

Mahindra's upcoming BE.05 electric SUV has been spotted once again. This time, we get a good look at the car's interior. The Mahindra BE.05 test mule seen here has an all-black interior with a dual-screen setup and a unique 2-spoke steering wheel with an illuminated BE logo. The centre console houses a gear lever that looks like an aircraft throttle, and next to it is a central spine that also houses the air-conditioning vents for the driver. Mahindra's 'Born Electric' range of electric SUVs wil

According to media reports, the UK government will soon be introducing a new law which will penalise cyclists for careless and/or reckless riding. Sir Iain Duncan Smith, MP, has proposed a new amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill to introduce a new offence - 'causing death by dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling and causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate cycling'. The amendment has already gained a lot of support from ministers and will be included in the Criminal Justice

Ducati has unveiled a special limited edition version of its Monster, called the 'Senna Edition'. As the name suggests, the Ducati Monster Senna Edition is based on F1 legend Ayrton Senna. The motorcycle features a number of exclusive updates, both mechanical and cosmetic, including a special colour scheme. The Ducati Monster Senna Edition will be limited to just 341 units globally - '3' representing the number of times he won the F1 world driver's championship and '41' being the number of F1 ra

Porsche India has listed the new Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Coupe GTS on its official website. The SUVs are priced at Rs 1,99,99,000 and Rs 2,01,32,000 (ex-showroom) respectively. The Cayenne GTS comes with the SportDesign package as standard. It includes cosmetic elements like a gloss black grille, rear diffuser, side skirts and wheel arches. The SUV rides on 21-inch RS Spyder wheels. Inside, the GTS version gets a 3-spoke steering wheel with a digital instrument cluster and GTS Sports seats. The

BHPian Roadeo recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I recently bought a Tata Punch EV. I used to drive a Creta IVT and a Grand i10 (stick) before getting this and I loved hypermiling on both those vehicles. I used to get an average of 18km/l on my Creta during my office commute (around 55KMs from my home to Kochi) and close to 20km/l on the i10 consistently.This being my first EV I was really excited to try to hypermile on this vehicle cause of the regenerative braking. I've done about 15

BHPian hifisharu recently shared this with other enthusiasts. Tuning World, at Bodensee, is sort of the European Version of SEMA, though probably on a much smaller scale. Nevertheless, it is very interesting what the Tuner Market has to offer, everything from basic suspension mods, ECU tuning, to entire engine swaps, body kits, suspension lift kits for Off-Roaders, Air Suspension kits, Body Wraps, LED lighting kits, Sound Systems, you name it. Previously I had visited the show in 2017 and then n

Mahindra XUV 3XO What you'll like:A truly premium crossover. Nice build, quality & refinement levelsCabin has enough space for 5. Quality-wise, the interior is more like a HyundaiFantastic petrol & diesel engine line-up; they offer fast performance & good driveabilityFinally gets a smooth torque converter automatic with the turbo-petrol enginesWide variant spread ensures there's something for everyoneA compliant ride with sorted road manners5-star NCAP rating & kit. Level 2 ADAS, 6 airbags, ESP,

BHPian unoczar recently shared this with other enthusiasts.1.7.22The idea for such an audacious trip was conceived about 10 years ago. Or more, I don't really remember. This was the time when a certain juggernaut named Tanveer Singh was rolling all over the Himachal and much further north. Much further than a sane mind can imagine. His white elephant and its tarp-covered front end still haunt me to this day, thinking about what would I do if I were in such a position. And we are not even talking

Bangalore-based A-Thon AllTerrain Pvt Ltd has revealed what is claimed to be the first made-in-India ATV, the Ashva 4x4. Ashva is one of four all-terrain utility vehicles planned by the company. It is a 2-seater 4-wheel-drive ATV based on a space frame chassis and measures 3,556 mm in length, 1,930 mm in width and 2,010 mm in height. Its wheelbase is 2,600 mm. The vehicle weighs 850 kg and has a cargo capacity of 60 kg. The Ashva 4x4 is powered by a 976cc, liquid-cooled V-twin engine. It is avai

During a recent conference, Honda outlined its EV strategy, announcing the rollout of 7 brand-new models globally before the end of the decade. The new models are said to be part of its new '0 Series' lineup and will range from small to large EVs. However, the most interesting part of the announcement was that Honda would capitalise on its Formula 1 expertise to make its next-generation electric vehicles lighter. The company aims to reduce around 100 kg of weight compared to its current electric

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