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City City Bang Bang

Reams have been written about Honda City’s runaway success since its debut back in 1998 in India. Not one to rest on its laurels, Honda, continued to acquire feedback from its customers, toiled hard to better the City, and in every successive car that it introduced over the decades, it never ceased to amaze. No small feat that! In fact, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that few mid-sized sedans have enjoyed the popularity that the Honda City has over the years. Not only does ...

Duel

Ever since Honda launched the City in 1998, not only was it a runaway success, but it was also the most coveted sedan, especially the VTEC trim which has now evolved into i-VTEC. The Hyundai Verna, on the other hand, didn’t get off to a flying start when it made its India debut in 2006. It was only in 2011 that the Korean manufacturer saw the wheel of fortune turn in its favour, when the second-generation Verna blazed onto the scene with its revolutionary ‘Fluidic’ desi...

Smooth Operator

Honda managed to bowl a googly when they entered the retro motorcycle segment by introducing the H’ness CB350. And to be honest, we tip our helmet to them for taking a gutsy decision when most of the competitors have been focusing on naked bikes or compact sports bikes. The CB350 is available in two variants — the DLX and DLX Pro, the latter offers additional features such as the dual-tone colour scheme, dual horns in chrome casing and the Bluetooth enabled Honda Smart Voice ...

A motorcycle for all seasons

Last few years has seen an upswing in Adventure motorcycles, especially since the entry of the mid-size segment contenders, making them more affordable for many buyers. Honda is known for being extremely meticulous. The Japanese manufacturer waited, watched, analyzed and finally decided to enter the 500cc market in India. It has been present in this segment for a long time overseas, but what’s interesting to note is that they have decided to enter this class in India with an ADV, t...

Honda City 2023: Supreme Sophistication

When it comes to technology, few car manufacturers can match the alacrity with which Honda brings their latest innovations to their newest models. In fact, Honda has garnered quite a reputation for doing things differently even from the other Japanese car manufacturers and for that, they have been suitably rewarded (by buyers) as well. This time around too, things are no different; the City, has a host of new offerings for its customers. To begin with the car manufacturer has introduced two n...

Honda Cars India switches over to BS-VI

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading premium car manufacturer in India, today announced that having completed entire wholesale despatches to dealers of BS-4 in Dec’19, the company only despatched BS-6 cars in Jan’20. The models were Petrol BS-6 versions of City, Civic and CRV. Amaze BS-6 was also launched towards the end of last month. The BS-6 versions of other models will be launched successively. The company has shifted to production of BS-6 models in both its plants of Gre...

Honda Cars India opens pre-launch bookings for New WR-V

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India today commenced the pre-launch bookings of its upcoming new WR-V. The new WR-V comes with bold new exteriors, advanced LED package and enriched interiors. The new WR-V will be powered by BS-6 compliant Petrol and Diesel powertrains. It can be pre-booked with an amount of Rs 21,000 at all authorised HCIL dealerships across the country.  Talking about the new WR-V, Mr. Rajesh Goel, SVP & Director, Sales...

Honda Cars India introduces ‘Honda from Home’ Online Booking Platform

In its endeavor to offer a convenient purchase experience to its customers, Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today announced its ‘Honda from Home’ online booking platform through its corporate website https://www.hondacarindia.com/honda-from-home. With this digital solution, backed by robust sales process of the dealership, customers can manage their car purchase from the comfort of their homes without ...

Honda Cars India re-opens 155 dealerships across the country

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), today announced that 155 dealership facilities have re-opened so far across the country after getting necessary approvals from local authorities to restart operations. This includes 118 showrooms and 155 service outlets cumulatively. The dealerships had started opening sequentially after significant easing of restrictions on economic activities by the government last week. With safety and well-being of customers and dealer staff as top most priority, HC...

Honda Cars India commences production of All New 5th Generation Honda City in India

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, has commenced the production of its most awaited All-New 5th Generation Honda City in India. The car is being manufactured at its Greater Noida plant in Uttar-Pradesh. The company’s plant had resumed manufacturing operations from mid-June following all government regulations and company’s safety protocols for COVID-19 prevention. The launch of the 5th Generation Cit...

Honda Cars India launches all new 5th generation Honda City

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today launched its much-awaited All New 5th generation Honda City in India. First introduced in India in January 1998, Honda City has been the country’s most successful mid-size sedan. Now in its 5th Generation, the City has always defined the original authentic shape of sedan in India and reinvented itself according to the needs and aspirations of its customers. The much awaited All &n...

Honda Amaze crosses 4 Lakh cumulative sales milestone in India

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today announced that its popular family sedan Honda Amaze has cumulatively sold 4 lakh units since its first introduction in the country in 2013. The Amaze, now in its second-generation, is currently Honda’s largest selling model in India and enjoys a strong market position in its segment. The brand Amaze was conceptualized keeping in mind the ever-evolving needs and aspirations of In...

Honda Cars India launches refreshed New Jazz

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today launched its premium hatchback New Honda Jazz with refreshed looks, premium styling, a new flagship grade Jazz ZX along with segment leading features. Designed for the very demanding, the New Jazz exemplifies perfection in its truest form with its modern sporty styling, aerodynamic efficiency, class-leading cabin space, advanced technology and full range of safety features.  To cater to t...

Honda debuts in 180-200cc segment with muscular, sporty & advanced Hornet 2.0

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt Ltd. today made a grand entry in 180-200cc motorcycle segment with it’s all new muscular, sporty and advanced Hornet 2.0. Conceived to be an International Street Fighter, its agility complemented by a range of advanced features is expressed in its design codes while ‘Built to perform’ attitude showcases a sense of sophistication. Talking on the launch Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcyc...

Honda Cars India organises Body & Paint Service Camp at all dealerships across India

Honda Cars India Ltd., leading manufacturer of premium cars in India today announced a ‘Body & Paint Service Camp’ for its esteemed customers giving them a chance to give their Honda cars the same look they once fell for. This customer-centric initiative will start from 14th September 2020 and will continue till 26th September 2020 at all authorized Honda service outlets across India. The 13-day Body & Paint Service Camp will offer multiple benefits to Honda c...

Honda roars into mid-size motorcycle segment with global unveiling of Highness - CB350

Making a grand entry in the mid-size 350-500cc motorcycle segment, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. today announced its global unveiling of the brand new H’ness - CB350. Built with 9 new patent applications, H’ness - CB350 is the 3rd BSVI model in the Honda’s BigWing portfolio – its exclusive Premium Bike vertical. Also marking their Digital presence on this global unveiling of H’ness - CB350 were Mr. Noria...

Honda unveils H’ness-CB350 price ahead of Festivals

Ushering in the festive season, Honda2Wheelers India today launched the H'ness-CB350 at a special starting price of INR 1.85 Lakhs (Ex-Showroom, Gurugram, Haryana). Taking forward the legacy of CB brand, H'ness-CB350 comes with advanced new features and the classic old-world charm.  Elaborating on H’ness-CB350, Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are overwhelmed with the ...

Honda Cars India introduces Special Edition of Amaze ahead of festive season

Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today announced the introduction of Special Edition of its family sedan Honda Amaze to mark the beginning of the festive season and elevate the fervor that comes with it. The Special Edition comes with new and exciting features and is based on the popular S grade in MT and CVT version of both Petrol and Diesel.   Speaking about the introduction of the ...

Honda commences all India dispatches of H'ness CB350

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd today announced the commencement of dispatches of H’ness CB350 in India. Celebrating the roll-out of H’ness-CB350, a special line-off ceremony was conducted at Honda’s manufacturing plant at Manesar (Haryana). Globally unveiled in September this year, H’ness-CB350 is the 3rd BSVI model in the Honda’s BigWing portfolio in India. Available in six colors across two variants – DLX & DLX Pro, H’ness-CB350...

Honda 2Wheelers achieves a new high in exports business

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) announced the exports of its next generation 125cc, advanced & stylish motorcycle - SP125 to Europe. The motorcycle is exported via the CKD route. Speaking on this achievement Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “The transition from BSIV to BSVI was a challenging phase for Indian automobile industry. Honda 2Wheelers India convert...

Honda 2Wheelers India expands BigWing - its exclusive premium motorcycle business network

After roaring into the mid-size motorcycle segment with its global debut of H’ness CB350, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) today elevated the Go Riding spirit further for its fans in India. On one hand, Honda true to its commitment, today expanded its BigWing Topline network to 2 new cities of Mumbai & Bengaluru. Parallely, taking the festivities to full throttle, Honda also announced its Biggest Ever Festival of Savings up to Rs. 43,000 on H’ness CB350! ...

Honda crosses 1000 H’ness-CB350 deliveries in over 20 days

Celebrating the biggest vote of trust from customers, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) today announced the completion of 1000 customer deliveries of H’ness- CB350 in a short span of just over 20 days since the deliveries commencement. In a very short time, the awareness, admiration & demand for the H’ness-CB350 is spreading fast across urban towns as well as to other tier I & II cities.  Making a grand entry in the mid-size ...

All-new Repsol Honda editions of Hornet 2.0 & Dio unveiled

Transforming Honda’s racing DNA into sheer thrill of street riding, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. today unveiled the Repsol Honda limited editions of Hornet 2.0  and India’s first motoscooter Dio. The machines of the Repsol Honda racing team inspired the graphics and design theme of these limited editions along vibrant orange wheel rims to accentuate the excitement of the racing fans in India.  Speaking about the Honda...

Honda Activa becomes first scooter brand to cross 2.5 crore customers mark in just 20 years!

Honda 2Wheelers India today announced that India’s No. 1 selling scooter brand ‘Activa’ has now created new first as the only scooter brand in the history of Indian two-wheeler industry to achieve 2.5 crore customers mark. Noteworthy is the fact that 20 years ago when the scooter market in India was fast declining, Honda made its solo entry with its first two wheeler - the 102cc Activa in 2001 and the rest is history! Over the years, Honda’s...

Honda launches 2021 Africa Twin Adventure Sports in India

Bringing excitement closer to adventure motorcycling enthusiasts, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd. today announced commencement of bookings for the new 2021 Africa Twin Adventure Sports in India. The 2021-year model would offer new color option in both DCT & Manual transmission variants. Speaking on the legacy of Africa Twin, Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Africa Twin emb...

Honda launches all new Grazia Sports Edition

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt Ltd. today launched its advanced urban 125cc scooter in an all-new avatar, the sporty stunning genius - Grazia Sports Edition.  Talking about the new Grazia Sports Edition, Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Honda re-invented the scooter market in last 20 years which has only grown with time. Adding more excitement to the premium scooter segmen...

H’ness CB350 crosses 10,000 sales mark

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. today announced the completion of 10,000 sales mark for H’ness CB350 in India. Commencing customer deliveries on 21st October last year, Honda reached this remarkable feat in just over 3 months’ time. Speaking on the milestone, Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Director – Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said “H’ness CB350 is well appreciated for its modern-classic desi...

Honda starts deliveries of all new CB350RS

Bringing a new fun of riding on Indian roads, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd commenced the deliveries of its all-new CB350RS today. Globally launched on 16th February, CB350RS is second mid-size ‘Made in India for the World’ motorcycle in the CB family.’ Exhibiting the true legacy of CB Brand, the CB350RS features a massive, aggressive design to match sophisticated urban style and rules every street it crosses. Speaking on the occasion of first ...

Honda launches 2021 CBR650R in India

Giving the free spirited riders a chance to go on full throttle, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. today launched the new 2021 CBR650R and CB650R in India. The new models will make their way to the Indian market through CKD* route. (*Completely Knocked Down) Marking its Indian debut, the Neo Sports Café inspired 2021 CB650R is for young riders seeking a combination of exhilarating four-cylinder engine performan...

Honda Cars India announces exciting offers during festive celebrations in April 2021

Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, announced exciting offers for all customers who plan to buy new cars this month on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Bihu and Poila Baisakh which are celebrated in various parts of the country. These offers can be availed at all authorised Honda dealerships across India and are valid till April 30, 2021.  Sharing his thoughts on the exciting offers, Mr. Rajesh Goel, Sr. Vice...

Honda 2Wheelers India announces its New Overseas Business vertical

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) - the only 2Wheeler company of Honda in India today announced its major foray in ‘Making in India for the World’ with the establishment of its new Overseas Business expansion business vertical. The new vertical of Overseas Business Expansion will spearhead Honda 2Wheeler India’s ambition to export world-class two-wheelers to themost advanced two-wheeler markets of the world. This m...

Honda Cars expands its campaign for Preventive Replacement of Fuel Pump in India

Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL) today announced that it has expanded its campaign to voluntarily replace Fuel Pump in 77,954 units of its select models in India. The fuel pumps installed in these vehicles may contain defective impellers, which could, over time result in engine stopping or not starting.  The replacement will be carried out free of cost at HCIL dealerships across India in a phased manner starting from 17thApril 2021 and the owners are being contacted individually.   ...

HMSI extends Warranty and Free Service to customers during Pandemic

Prioritizing safety & well-being of customers and associates, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. (HMSI) today announced extension of warranty and free vehicle service benefits till 31stJuly 2021 across all its dealership networks pan-India. This extension will be applicable for all Honda 2Wheeler India’s customers, whose vehicle’s free service, warranty and extended warranty was originally ending between 1st April 2021 and 31st May 2021....

Honda launches 2021 Gold Wing Tour in India

Redefining the gold standard of luxury touring, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. today launched the 2021 Gold Wing Tour in India. The new model will make its way to the Indian market through CBU*route from Japan (*Completely Built-Up).  The 2021 Gold Wing Tour will be available in two variant options - Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) with airbag & Manual Transmission.  Elaborating on the launch and expansion of premium m...

Honda commences deliveries of 2021 Gold Wing Tour in India

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. today commenced the deliveries of its flagship model, 2021 Gold Wing Tour in India.  Following all COVID-19 protocols and ensuring the safety of customers, the deliveries were conducted through company’s exclusive premium retail outlets – Honda BigWing Topline in Gurugram (Haryana), Mumbai (Maharashtra), Bengaluru (Karnataka) and Indore (Madhya Pradesh).  ...

Honda Cars India introduces Google Assistant for 5th Gen Honda City to enhance Connected Car Experience

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today announced an enhanced version of Next Gen Honda Connect by introducing Honda Action on Google. The feature is an extension of integrated Connected technology offered in 5th Gen Honda City which already comes with Alexa remote capability. With the introduction of the Honda Action on Google, the 5th Gen City now works with Ok Google. HCIL has also enriched the Honda Connect platform with 4 new functiona...

Honda Cars India registers domestic sales of 6,055 units in July’21

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of passenger cars in India, despatched 6,055 units in domestic market and exported 918 units in the month of July’21. Commenting on the business situation, Mr. Rajesh Goel, Sr. Vice President and Director, Marketing & Sales, Honda Cars India Ltd said, “We achieved our production ramp-up from last week of July and have streamlined supplies in line with market activity. Barring few...

Honda 2Wheelers India leads industry growth

Entering the second quarter of fiscal year 2022 on a positive note, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. saw an uptick in two-wheeler demand during the month of July’21. Noteworthy, Honda 2Wheelers India contributed over 1 lac incremental units to the industry on the back of increase in demand for 2Wheelers in July’21. Honda 2Wheelers India’s total sales for the month of July’21 stood at 385,533 units registering 66% growth&nb...

Honda Cars India opens pre-launch bookings for upcoming new Amaze

Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL)., leading manufacturer of premium cars in India will launch the new Honda Amaze on 18th August 2021. The new Amaze will come with a stylish new look, striking exteriors changes and enhanced interiors. The company today commenced the pre-bookings of the new car at all authorized Honda dealerships across the country with a booking amount of INR 21,000. Additionally, the customers can also book the car online from the comfort of their hom...

Honda Cars India commences production of new Amaze

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India has commenced the mass production and despatches of its popular family sedan New Honda Amaze from its manufacturing plant in Tapukara, Rajasthan. The New Amaze is scheduled to be launched on 18th August 2021.  Speaking about the developments, Mr. Rajesh Goel, Sr. Vice President & Director, Sales and Marketing Honda Cars India Limited said, “After the successful ramp-up at our manu...

Honda Cars India drives in New Honda Amaze ahead of festive season

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today launched the New Amaze with enhanced looks, premium exteriors styling and plush interiors. The ‘Shaandar’ New Amaze embodies the spirit of living life with Pride and represents a whole new attitude and fresh confidence in its latest avatar. The premium family sedan is available in Manual as well as CVT transmission in both Petrol & Diesel engines. A brand new colour Meteo...

Honda 2Wheelers India brings Immersive Digital Experience for its customers

Prioritizing safety & contactless engagement while strengthening its digital interface with customers, Honda 2Wheelers India today launched the Honda BigWing Virtual Showroom. The virtual reality powered platform will enable customers to experience the spirit of fun & adventure that comes with Honda BigWing - Honda’s exclusive premium motorcycle business, virtually. Further amplifying Honda’s philosophy of ‘Joy of Buying’ for its customers, th...

Honda 2Wheelers India crosses 5 Crore domestic unit sales milestone

Serving the mobility needs of the nation with speed, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. today announced the accomplishment of 5 crore cumulative two-wheeler domestic sales in the country since start of its sales operations in 2001. HMSI made its entry with its first two-wheeler - the Activa in 2001 and the rest is history! Over the years, Honda’s Activa brand accomplished many milestones and continues to be India’s most loved scooter brand. HMSI offers India’s...

Honda unveils Grazia125 Repsol Honda Team Edition in India

Revving ahead to bring more excitement for passionate riders, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. today unveiled the Grazia125 Repsol Honda Team Edition in India. The machines of the Repsol Honda racing team inspired the graphics and design theme of this special edition along with vibrant orange wheel rims to accentuate the excitement of the racing fans in India.  Speaking about Honda’s Racing DNA, Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, Pres...

Honda Expands miniMOTO Family with Fun, Approachable, Affordable Navi

American Honda confirmed today that the Navi miniMOTO will be offered in the U.S. market for the 2022 model year. Small, accessible, enjoyable and priced extremely competitively, the Navi appeals to a wide range of customers, especially those just learning to ride. The model has a fuel-efficient, user-friendly 110cc engine and an automatic transmission – so no shift lever or clutch lever. The look is sporty and fun, and the seat has a low, 30.1 inch height, so most riders can touch t...

Honda establishes Battery Sharing Service Subsidiary in India

Honda Power Pack Energy India Private Limited, Honda’s new subsidiary for battery sharing service has been established in India.  The company will offer battery sharing service for small mobility, which will accelerate the penetration of electric vehicles by solving three issues of electric vehicles: limited range, long charging time, and high cost of batteries. It is planned to start battery sharing service for electric auto rickshaws (E-auto) from the first half of 2022 in Ben...

Honda 2Wheelers India commences Global Engine Manufacturing from Gujarat Plant

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. commenced the manufacturing of global engines from its 4th factory at Vithalapur (Ahmedabad district), Gujarat. Powering its 250cc (& above) category two-wheelers, the dedicated engine line is set to serve the Global demand, like Thailand, US, Canada, Europe, Japan, Australia, and Gulf nations among others. A total of 50,000 engine units are scheduled for production in its first year and the capacity will be further scaled up as per ...

Second gen Honda Amaze crosses 200,000 deliveries milestone in India

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today announced that the 2nd generation model of its popular family sedan Honda Amaze has crossed milestone of 200,000 deliveries in India since its launch in May 2018. The Honda Amaze is one of Honda’s most successful models in India and has been well accepted by more than 4.6 lakh customers cumulatively since its first introduction in April 2013. Speaking on the milestone, Mr. Ga...

Honda 2Wheelers India expands Global Exports Footprint

The export of NAVi to US markets will be carried through Honda de México. The export of CKD kits from Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India to Mexico commenced in July 2021 & has dispatched over 5000 CKD kits of NAVi bikes to Mexico so far. Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “I’m happy to share that Honda Mexico has announced start of Honda ...

Honda re-ignites the Mid-Size Arena in India, launches 2022 CB300R

After the grand unveiling of Honda's Neo-Sports Cafe inspired 2022 CB300 R in December at India Bike Week, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today launched the motorcycle in India. Elaborating on 2022 CB300R, Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Further reinstating our customers’ trust & Honda’s commitment towards them, the 2022 CB300R is finally here. Since its in...

Honda launches 2022 Africa Twin Adventure Sports in India, Bookings Open!

Delighting the adventure riding community, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India today announced the opening bookings of its new 2022 Africa Twin Adventure Sports in India across Honda’s exclusive Big Wing Topline showrooms. The new motorcycle will make its way to the Indian market through CKD* route (*Completely Knock Down).  The 2022 Africa Twin Adventure Sports model will be available in 2 variants - Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) i...

Takuya Tsumura joins as President & CEO of Honda Cars India

Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, announced that Mr. Takuya Tsumura has assumed the office of President & CEO from today. As part of HCIL organisational changes, the company also elevated Mr Kunal Behl as Vice President, Marketing and Sales from his erstwhile position of Operating Head – Sales and Network Development. In his new role, Mr Behl will be Operating Head of Sales and Marketing and will form an integral part of the management team ...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches 2022 Gold Wing Tour (DCT)

Turning the next chapter of ultimate luxury on two-wheels, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India today launched the 2022Gold Wing Tour in India. The new model will make its way to the Indian market through CBU* route from Japan (*Completely Built-Up). The 2022 Gold Wing Tour will be available in - Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) with Airbag. Elaborating on the launch, Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Mo...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India flags off ‘Honda Homecoming Fest’

Welcoming customers to the birthplace of H’ness CB350 and CB350RS, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India organized first of its kind customer appreciation event at their Global Resource Factory in Manesar (Haryana), “Honda Homecoming Fest” celebrating H’ness CB350’s first anniversary. Drawn from the legacy of Global Honda Homecoming event conducted in Kumamoto Factory (Japan), the event applauds the Homecoming of Honda’s iconic H’ness CB350 ...

Honda launches India’s First Mainstream Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicle - New City e:HEV

Honda Cars India Limited, leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today launched its much-anticipated New City e:HEV in the country. Priced at INR 19,49,900 (Ex-showroom, Delhi), New City e:HEV is the first car in the mainstream segment equipped with Strong Hybrid Electric technology. The City e:HEV features Honda’s unique Self-charging and Highly efficient Two Motor Electric Hybrid system connected to a smooth 1.5-litre Atkinson-Cycle DOHC...

Honda Racing India rider Sarthak Chavan creates history at Thailand Talent Cup (TTC) 2022

Exhibiting true racing passion and making India proud on international soil, Honda Racing India rider Sarthak Chavan sets a new record by securingpodium finish at Thailand Talent Cup 2022 Round 2. It is for the first time ever in the history of Honda Racing India that an Indian rider has achieved this remarkable triumph. Showcasing his riding skills at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram (Thailand) last weekend, the 15-year-old lad from Pune meticulousl...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India announces Senior Leadership Exit

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India today announced the stepping down of Mr. Yadvinder Singh Guleria from the position of Director Sales & Marketing. He has been a part of HMSI since its inception and contributed to many critical functions for more than two decades. He was elevated to the Board of Directors in the year 2020 and was responsible for Sales & Marketing, Customer Service, Logistics, Brand & Communication along with the new vertical of Premium Motorcycle Business. ...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India appoints Kyndryl as technology partner

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) recently announced its exclusive collaboration with Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, to elevate its IT and security transformation journey across HMSI’s manufacturing plants.  Currently, Kyndryl manages infrastructure services for plant production applications, enterprise and dealer management systems for all the dealers.  Bringing operational efficiency with an agile and improved cus...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India expands its footprint in Oceania region

Harnessing its world-class manufacturing capabilities in India, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) today announced the exports of its 125cc motorcycle SP125, to Australia and New Zealand. The motorcycle is exported via the CBU route and will be sold as ‘CB125F’ in these markets. Shipment carrying around 250 units of SP125 have been dispatched to Australia & New Zealand from July’22 onwards. SP125 is currently being manufactured at Honda Motorcycl...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India introduces the new limited edition Dio Sports

India’s undisputed leader of scooterization, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India introduces the new Dio SPORTS to be available for a limited period only. Customers can now experience the new edition at their nearest Red Wing dealership or visit www.honda2wheelersindia.com/BookNow for more details. Styled with redesigned attractive camouflage graphics and a sporty red rear suspension, the new Dio SPORTS comes in two new refreshing color schemes - St...

Honda India Foundation in association with Government of Haryana inaugurates its first Institute of Driving Training and Research (IDTR) in Karnal

Taking a giant leap in its endeavour to build a collision free society and committing to carbon neutrality, Honda India Foundation (HIF) in association with the Government of Haryana today inaugurated Institute of Driving Training and Research (IDTR) and a Community Park in Karnal, Haryana.  The Institute of Driving Training and Research (IDTR) and Community Park were inaugurated by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana, Sh. Manohar Lal Khattar...

Honda BigWing expands its presence in mid-size segment with the All-New Powerful, Sporty & Aggressive - CB300F

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India today launched its all-new Powerful, Sporty & Aggressive - CB300F. Drawing it’s DNA from ‘international big-bike’ design as a synergy of performance and unmatched persona, the company also announced that customers can now book CB300F at their nearest Honda BigWing Showrooms or visit www.hondabigwing.in for more details.  Talking on the launch Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President &a...

Honda City celebrates 25 glorious years in India

Honda Cars India Ltd, leading manufacturer of passenger cars in India, today kick-started its celebrations to commemorate 25 successful years of Honda City in India. Honda City started its journey in India in 1998, and now in its fifth-generation avatar, has remained the longest running mainstream model in the Indian automotive history. The Honda City is an extremely strong aspirational brand for achievers and enjoys huge brand loyalty amongst its customers. Synonymous with the brand Honda, t...

Honda Cars India reaches 2 Million Production milestone in India

Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today announced that the company has reached the 2 Million-unit milestone in cumulative production of Honda cars in India. The company’s premium sedan, Honda City, formally rolled out of the assembly line at its state of the art manufacturing plant in Tapukara - Rajasthan, making it the 2 Millionth Honda car made in India. The milestone event was attended by senior leadership from Honda&...

Elektrobit reveals role in Sony Honda Mobility’s ground breaking new EV prototype

Elektrobit today revealed it is a provider of software and services for the Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) Afeela prototype. The car was unveiled at CES 2023. It’s the latest result of Elektrobit’s multi-year collaboration with Sony and now SHM to reimagine the software-defined vehicle. The partnership began in 2019 around the development of the first two Sony VISION-S prototype vehicles; the new Afeela brand vehicles are slated to enter commercial production in 202...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches 2023 H’ness CB350 & CB350RS

Creating a stir in the mid-size segment, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India today launched the OBD2B compliant 2023 H’ness CB350 & CB350RS. The new motorcycles will be available at BigWing dealerships across India by the end of March. The 2023 H’ness CB350 is priced starting INR 209,857 and 2023 CB350RS is priced starting at INR 214,856 (ex-showroom Delhi). HMSI also launched a new customisation section for the CB350 customers - 'My CB, My Way.'...

IDEMITSU Honda Racing India’s riders gain more points in second race of 2023 ARRC and TTC

Today turned out to be another day of gaining valuable points for IDEMITSU Honda India Racing team. The duo of Honda’s solo Indian team - Kavin Quintal and Mohsin Paramban flaunted their riding techniques in the second race of FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) AP 250 class at Buriram as they gained spot in Top 13. Indian team’s performance in AP 250 class (race 2) of ARRC: Riding fiercely from 17th position start on the grid, Kavin&n...

Repsol Honda Team begin 29th year of competition in MotoGP

The longest season in MotoGP history will begin this weekend at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, Marc Marquez and Joan Mir ready to battle in 2023. With two busy pre-season tests completed, the Repsol Honda Team arrive back in Portugal for the first race of the 2023 MotoGP World Championship season. For just the second time since 2006, the season will begin in Europe and then move around the world over 21 Grands Prix. 2023 presents a new format to the weekend with a Sprint race intr...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches OBD2 compliant 2023 Activa125

Leading from the front and meeting its commitment, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India today launched the all new OBD2 compliant 2023 Activa125. Introducing the new 2023 Activa125, Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said, “We are glad to introduce the OBD2 compliant 2023 Activa125 now with H-Smart variant. With this new model, we have leveraged the latest technology to ensure that our customers can enjoy a smooth...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India unveils its EV Roadmap and Future Business Direction

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today announced its Electric Vehicle roadmap, aimed at creating healthy and sustainable EV market in India. The road map is a blueprint for developing EV business Structure in India, which includes new EV technologies and infrastructure. The company also announced its Future Business Direction for expansion of overseas business and production capacity in the upcoming financial year. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Atsushi Ogata &ndas...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches OBD2 Compliant 2023 SP125

Delighting its customers, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India today launched the new OBD2 compliant 2023 SP 125. Commenting on the launch of 2023 SP 125, Mr. Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said, “With the launch of the OBD2 complaint 2023 SP125, we are proud to offer a motorcycle that is not only sporty and stylish but also efficient and value for money. The SP125 is a testimony to our continuous efforts to f...

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India announces New Top Management for India

Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the new top management in Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI). Mr. Tsutsumu Otani will be taking on new responsibility as the President, CEO & Managing Director of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India. Mr. Otani is also a Vice President at Honda Motor Co., Japan.  Mr. Otani shall be the successor of Mr. Atsushi Ogata, who after spearheading Honda’s Indian two-wheeler operations for 3 years, returns to Shanghai, China...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India commences all India despatches of Shine

Continuing in the direction of creating a new paradigm in mass mobility, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) commenced all India despatches of Shine from its 3rdFactory in Narsapura (Karnataka).  The roll out of the newly launched motorcycle was celebrated by conducting a special line-off ceremony in the august presence of Mr. Tsutsumu Otani - President, CEO & Managing Director (HMSI), Mr. Vinay Dhingra – Senior Director, Human Reso...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches new range of engine oil “Pro Honda” exclusively for Honda 2Wheelers India

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) launched a new range of engine oil - “Pro Honda” for Honda two-wheelers in India. Pro Honda, a genuine global oil brand of Honda Motor Co. Ltd, Japan, is exclusively formulated, tested and approved by Honda engineers to help maintain the “designed-in performance” of Honda 2Wheelers. Noteworthy, HMSI is first to introduce Pro Honda brand among all Honda network countries for its customers. The 5 in 1 techn...

Honda’s New Global SUV Elevate makes its World Debut in India

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India today unveiled Honda’s latest global SUV - Honda ELEVATE at a World Premiere event in India.  Scheduled for launch during festive season this year, India will be the first country to manufacture and sell the All New Elevate globally. While the initial introduction of Elevate is focused on domestic market, India also aims to serve as an important export hub for the new model to other parts of ...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India introduces 2W industry benchmarking initiative ‘Extended Warranty Plus’ program

In a bold pursuit to elevate the overall ownership experience and set an unprecedented industry standard, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today unveils the highly-anticipated 'Extended Warranty Plus (EW Plus)' program, an advanced iteration of their extended warranty offering, now available across all scooter and motorcycle models up to the 250cc segment. With this move, Honda becomes the pioneering two-wheeler manufacturer in the industry, delivering unparallele...

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India launches OBD2 compliant all-new 2023 Dio

Delighting its customers with latest offering, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India today announced the launch and availability of OBD2 compliant all-new 2023 Dio priced starting at INR 70,211 (ex-showroom Delhi). Commenting on the launch, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said, “With the launch of the OBD2 compliant all-new 2023 Dio, we are proud to offer a scooter that not on...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches OBD2 compliant 2023 Unicorn

Delighting its customers, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India today launched the new OBD2 compliant 2023 Unicorn. Speaking on the launch of new OBD2 compliant 2023 Unicorn, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani - President, CEO & Managing Director, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said, “During its 2-decades existence, the Unicorn remains a preferred choice among Indian motorcyclists. This launch reinforces our commitment towards offering models that combine power, efficiency, c...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches OBD2 compliant 2023 Shine 125

Delighting its customers, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India today launched the new OBD2 compliant 2023 Shine 125. The new Shine 125 is attractively priced starting at INR 79,800 (ex-showroom Delhi). Speaking on the launch of new OBD2 compliant 2023 Shine 125, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani - President, CEO & Managing Director, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India said, “Leading the 125cc motorcycle segment, the success of brand Shine is a testimony to the love and...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India celebrates 3 crore Activa sales milestone

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) today announced that India’s No. 1 selling scooter brand 'Activa' created another historical milestone in the Indian two-wheeler industry by achieving 3 crore customers’ mark. This remarkable accomplishment emphasizes HMSI's dominant position in the Indian scooter market, showcasing their unwavering dedication to delivering cutting-edge, reliable, and top-notch two-wheeler mobility to India. The Honda Act...

Honda Cars India starts pre-launch bookings of its new mid-size SUV Elevate

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today commenced the pre–launch bookings for its strongly anticipated mid-size SUV Honda Elevate.  Customers can book the Honda Elevate across all authorized Honda dealerships in India as well as from the comfort of their homes through Honda’s online sales platform Honda from Home. India will be the First market to launch the Elevate during the festive seas...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches Dio 125 in India

Taking forward its moto-scooter DNA, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), the undisputed leader in the scooter segment, today launched the all-new, sporty, advanced, and convenient Dio 125 in India. Speaking on the launch, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “With the launch of, Honda Dio in 2002, HMSI introduced India with the concept of moto-scooter. Its dynamic and aggressive ...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches SP160

Taking forward the legacy of brand SP, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), today launched the all new SP160. The bold, sporty and stylish SP160 has been designed to deliver power with great performance suitable for daily commuting. Speaking on the launch, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “Since its debut in 2015, brand SP has revolutionized the 125cc motorcycle segment, setting un...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches 2023 CD 110 Dream Deluxe

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), today launched the all new CD110 Dream Deluxe. As the next generation of Honda's most affordable motorcycle in India, this new model is set to redefine the entry-level motorcycle segment with its latest technology, enhanced comfort features, and attractive styling.  Speaking on the launch, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “With the launch of all-...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches urban stylish 2023 Live

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today launched the OBD2 compliant 2023 Honda Livo. A perfect blend of style, comfort & performance, the most stylish & advanced commuter motorcycle in 110cc segment is attractively priced starting at Rs. 78,500 (ex-showroom Delhi). Speaking on Honda’s latest OBD2 offering, Mr. Tsutsumu Otani, Managing Director, President & CEO, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, said, “Today marks a significant miles...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches the 2023 CB200X

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today launched the OBD2 compliant 2023 CB200X. Meticulously crafted for both city usage and to tackle the roads less travelled, the CB200X is a testament of Honda’s innovations and goes beyond customer expectations to explore life with every ride. The 2023 Honda CB200X has been attractively priced at Rs 1,46,999 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and one can now book it at their nearest Red Wing dealerships.  Comme...

Honda Cars India enhances customer experience with a host of advanced features in Honda Connect application

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India today announced a significant advancement to further enrich the customers’ ownership journey. The company introduced a host of new features including Personalized Dynamic Dashboard with shortcut widget on screen, Digitalised Pick-up & Drop Service, Additional reward points on Fuel Pay through HPCL network, Buy and sell pre-owned Car, Integration of Accessories – TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring Sy...

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India launches 2023 Repsol Editions of Hornet 2.0 and Dio 125

Gearing up for the maiden Grand Prix of Bharat and transforming Honda’s racing DNA into sheer thrill of street riding, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today launched the exciting 2023 Repsol Editions of Hornet 2.0 and Dio 125. Attractively priced at Rs. 1,40,000 and Rs. 92,300 respectively, these new Limited Edition Repsol models will be available at all Honda Red Wing dealerships across the country. Introducing HMSI’s la...

Honda Cars India celebrates mega delivery event for Honda Elevate in Chennai

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India celebrated the mega delivery event for its recently launched mid-size SUV, the Honda Elevate in Chennai. The event witnessed the delivery of over 200 Honda Elevate SUVs to customers in a single day. Mr Yuichi Murata, Director - Marketing & Sales, Honda Cars India Ltd. stated, “We are very excited to celebrate the mega delivery event of our much-anticipated SUV, the Honda Elevate today in Chenn...

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India launches SP125 Sports Edition

Gearing up for the festive season, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today introduced the SP125 Sports Edition. Attractively priced at INR 90,567 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the new SP125 Sports Edition is a perfect amalgamation of sporty youthful character and comfortable riding experience. Bookings for the same are now open and it will be available at all Honda Red Wing dealerships across the country for a limited period.  Introducing Honda&rsq...

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India introduces the ‘Activa Limited Edition’

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), the country’s largest scooter manufacturer, today introduced the Activa Limited Edition. Attractively priced at INR 80,734 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the new Honda Activa Limited Edition promises an unmatched package of sophistication with functional design and superior riding experience. Bookings are now open and it will be available at all Honda Red Wing dealerships across the country for a limited period. C...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches the new Gold Wing Tour

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today announced the commencement of bookings for its flagship motorcycle – the Gold Wing Tour. It has been attractively priced at INR 39,20,000 (ex-showroom, Gurugram). For nearly five decades, Honda's legendary flagship touring machine has set benchmarks in long-distance luxury cruising all over the world. The new Honda Gold Wing Tour will make its way to India through the CBU (completely built-up) route from Japa...

Honda Cars India introduces festive editions of Honda City & Honda Amaze as part of The Great Honda Fest celebrations

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today announced the launch of festive editions namely ‘Elegant Edition’ of its mid-size sedan Honda City and ‘Elite Edition’ of its popular family sedan Honda Amaze. These distinctive editions in limited volumes will be offered in both Manual Transmission (MT) and Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and based on the V grade of Honda City...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India launches H’ness CB350 Legacy Edition and CB350RS New Hue Edition

Gearing up for the auspicious festive season, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today launched new avatars of H’ness CB350 & CB350RS. Christened as Legacy Edition and New Hue Edition respectively, these special versions of the H’ness CB350 and CB350RS have been attractively priced from Rs. 2,16,356 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Customers can now book these motorcycles at their nearest BigWing dealerships and deliveries will c...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India's Brand 'Shine’ sets a New Record in the 125cc motorcycle segment

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) today announced the accomplishment of yet another milestone. Consistently setting new benchmarks, Honda’s Brand ‘Shine’ in the 125cc motorcycle segment has crossed over 30 Lac customers in western India. This achievement underscores HMSI’s unwavering commitment to excellence and solidifies its position as a dominant player in the 125cc motorcycle segment.  Delighting customers with speed and quality in Western Indi...

Honda Elevate marks 20,000 cumulative sales milestone in 100 days after launch

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, today announced that its new mid-size SUV Honda Elevate has achieved the sales milestone of 20,000 units in 100 days since its launch in September’23. This milestone is a testament to Honda’s steadfast dedication to excellence and also showcases the trust and loyalty the brand has earned from its customers. The Honda Elevate has solidified its presence in the competitive SUV market, carving out a not...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India undertakes special campaign to support cyclone-affected customers in Tamil Nadu

In a bid to restore normalcy in the ‘Michaung’ cyclone-affected areas of Tamil Nadu, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today announced a special campaign to alleviate the challenges faced by customers in the state. As part of this initiative, the company has announced Free Vehicle Check-up & Service Drive for all Honda two-wheeler customers in Chennai, Kelambakkam & Guduvancheri cities of Tamil Nadu. HMSI considers safety of ...

Honda Cars India pledges support to its flood-affected car owners in Chennai

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars today announced Special Service Support for all flood-affected Honda car owners in Chennai.  In response to the recent floods in the city, HCIL is taking proactive measures to address the challenges faced by car owners, ensuring swift and effective assistance to restore their vehicles. The initiative will include a range of measures such as the expansion of parking spaces at secure location in dealerships to accom...

Honda Cars India Introduces Ultra Body Coating for Enhanced Vehicle Protection

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, has introduced Ultra Body Coating, an enhancing appeal & protective solution for its customers. The Ultra Body Coating is a high-performance transparent layer formulated with a next generation material called Silane, which makes it the hardest glass-based coating by Industry standard. The coating provides an ultra-glossy, glass-based, super smooth surface to the vehicle and retains the glossiness of the car....

Honda India Group of Companies showcase technological excellence at the inaugural Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 Show

Honda’s esteemed group of companies in India, comprising Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), Honda Power Pack Energy India (HEID), Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL) & HIPP (Honda India Power Products) is proudly participating in the first- ever Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 ongoing from 1 - 3 February 2024, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. This event, organized to showcase the latest developments in the mobility sector, serves as a platform fo...

Repsol Honda Team reveal brand-new livery for 2024 campaign

Celebrating 30 years of collaboration and partnership between Honda HRC and Repsol, Joan Mir and Luca Marini unveiled their striking 2024 Repsol Honda Team RC213V machines at the Warner Music Station in Madrid on Tuesday, February 13.  Arriving fresh from the first test of the year in Sepang, Joan Mir and Luca Marini joined friends, family, journalists and more than 600 guests to present the 2024 Honda RC213V for the 2024 MotoGP World Championship. A striking new livery complements th...

HMSI revolutionizes customer experience: Launches ‘Smart Workshop’ Mobile App

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) proudly introduces the ‘Smart Workshop’ Mobile App, an industry-first trailblazing innovation designed to enhance the customer experience by providing real-time insights of their vehicle's service progress. This application reaffirms HMSI's commitment to delivering convenience and transparency to its valued customers. With the ‘Smart Workshop’ app, customers now have the power to ...

Honda launches India made SUV Elevate in Japan as WR-V

Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, celebrated a historic milestone today as it’s Made-in-India Honda Elevate gets launched in the Japanese market under the brand name WR-V. It is for the first time in HCIL’s business that a model is being exported from India to Japan representing not only a significant leap for the India’s automotive industry but also highlighting the country’s growing manufacturing prowess and global compet...

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India achieves historic 6 crore domestic sales milestone

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), a leading two-wheeler manufacturer in the country, today proudly announced a significant milestone in its journey. The company has accomplished a historic achievement of 6 crore domestic sales in India. This remarkable feat underscores HMSI's enduring presence and unwavering commitment to the Indian market. Honda ventured into the Indian market with its first two-wheeler, the Activa, in 2001 and the rest is history. Over the y...

Honda starts work on new Spare parts warehouse facility in Bengaluru

Honda held the ground-breaking ceremony of its upcoming state-of-the-art spare parts warehouse facility in Doddaballapura near Bengaluru, Karnataka. Managed by Honda Cars India, this new facility will support the spare parts operations for all Honda businesses including, Honda Cars India, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, and Honda India Power Products. In the first phase, 60,000sq meter of plot area will be developed including covered space of 25,000sq meter. The upcoming facility ...

PHOTO FEATURE: In a new light

Instrument clusters play a big role in the choice of your car. More often than not, it is the instrument cluster that is a big deciding factor in terms of whether you've taken a shine to the car or not, after having liked the exterior design, of course. Besides, after your purchase, the instrument cluster continues to be a daily source of joy during your commutes to work as well as on those long holidays to the hills. T...

Coming Soon (Bikes)

Calling the two-wheeler market “the heartbeat of the country” would be an understatement. Afterall, the last four years saw India selling around 20 million units per year.  Despite 2019 witnessing a downslide due to the anticipation of BS-VI emission norms, that were introduced earlier this year, and with the Coronavirus pandemic playing party pooper, the projection for 2020 has been more conservative. However, the good news is that markets are recovering faster than exp...

Kicking the hornet's nest

The sub-400cc Retro motorcycle segment is hotting up with Honda deciding to enter this class by launching the H'ness CB350. It is the Japanese manufacturer’s first classic motorcycle in this division and it will go up against the likes of the segment leader, Royal Enfield, Benelli Imperiale 400, and Jawa. Let's take a closer look at these four motorcycles to find out what they have to offer. Honda H’ness CB350 Priced from INR 1.9 Lakh onwards, Ex-Showroom India, ...

Is the new Honda CB350RS a good buy?

Honda has added a new Scrambler styled CB350 to its Big Wing line up, the CB350 RS. It is the Second mid-size ‘Made in India for the World’ motorcycle in the CB Family. The RS is based on the Highness CB350 (Which has already sold 10,000 units since its launch), with the same cradle frame, telescopic suspension and engine which puts out 20bhp@5500 rpm and 30 Nm of torque. However, with revised ergonomics the RS is styled more like a Scrambler and looks more youthful but with the c...

Coming Soon: Upcoming Sedans and Hatchbacks

It is the new year. Let us find out what 2022 holds for us. Here's a closer look at the upcoming sedans including one of the most successful nameplates in Indian automotive history, a crossover that will add a quirky twist to its segment and the country’s leading manufacturer’s refreshed premium hatchback. So sit back and read about these upcoming vegicles to see what catches your fancy.  Honda City Hybrid India’s favourite sedan, the Honda City, wil...

Let's Elevate

During the global unveil of Honda India’s premium SUV – Elevate – we caught up with Munetsugu Kaneko, Large Project Leader, Honda Elevate, Honda R&D Asia Pacific Co who spoke to us about not just its design philosophy but also about its extensive testing process. Excerpts from the interview… TOS: Tell us about the design philosophy of Honda Elevate… MK: This is the new mid-size SUV for India, in fact, not only for India, but for the global market...

Volkswagen Virtus: First Look

The Honda City, Hyundai Verna and Maruti Suzuki Ciaz slayer has arrived. Volkswagen Virtus, cousin of the Skoda Slavi, is that sedan which already has people swooning over its good looks and robust build quality. Expected to be priced between INR 10-20 Lakh, the Volkswagen Virtus, is definitely the next big thing on the sedan scene.

Honda Elevate: First Look

@HondaCarsIndia has just showcased their Global mid-size SUV - Elevate. #Honda #Elevate, which debuted in India, is the first SUV among 5 new premium SUVs which the company plans to launch in the country by 2030. Here's a first quick look at #HondaElevate by Rachna Tyagi, Editor, TURN OF SPEED, to give you an idea about what to expect on it, when it goes on sale in the coming months in India.

Honda Elevate: Are you ready to level up?

Honda Elevate, developed after extensive research, and based on the concept of the 'Urban Freestyler' is now here. (India). We drove it recently in Udaipur, Rajasthan, and were impressed by the urban SUV's road manners. Will the Honda Elevate take the Indian urban SUV market by storm? Watch our video review to learn more about the latest offering from Honda's stables. #hondaelevate #honda elevate #suv To watch the 'First Look' of the Honda Elevate, clic...