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Return of the King

If history has taught us anything it is that every era comes to an end and sadly that is true of the golden age of the larger-than-life sports tourers. Thankfully, Suzuki, has reintroduced the iconic GSX1300R Hayabusa. Yes, it doesn’t have any direct competition anymore as Kawasaki decided to retire its arch-nemesis the Ninja ZX-14R last year. Like many motorcycles, the 2021 Hayabusa’s power output has reduced fractionally due to the strict BS6 emission norms, but does that make a...

Suzuki Motorcycle India launches the All-New Hayabusa in India

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan today launched the third generation model of its flagship Sport Bike, the All New Hayabusa. Perfectly poised to carry the riders boldly into the future, the All New Hayabusa has been launched with a full model change for the first time in 13 years. Under the product concept “Ultimate Sport”, inherited from the very first generation, the All New Hayabusa has further evol...

Mahindra XUV700 ranks No.1 in Safety by GNCAP with highest combined safety score

Mahindra surpassed its own safety records and secured 5-star Global NCAP rating for XUV700. It has the highest combined safety score (Adult Child) of 57.69 out of a total of 66.00, among the Indian vehicles tested so far by Global NCAP which makes XUV700 the safest Indian vehicle and the first full-size 7-seater SUV in the country to receive 5-Star Rating. As a part of the #SaferCarsForIndia campaign, it has achieved an adult score of 16.03 out of 17.00. It has also secured a child safety s...

e-A shwa® Automotive strengthens self-branded EV market presence with 12 models of electric two-wheelers

e-Ashwa® Automotive Private Limited, one of the leading and fastest growing electric vehicle manufacturing brands in the country, has strengthened its EVpresence in the country with the launch of its own e-Ashwa branded 12 models of electric two- wheelers – electric scooters & electric motorcycles in the market. These Lead and Lithium IonBattery operated two-wheelers are priced in the range of Rs. 58,000/- to Rs. 1,30,000/- (ex- Showroom Delhi price) and can be fu...

Suzuki introduces stunning New Colours for its legendary Hayabusa

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation today launched a new series of vibrant colours for the third generation Hayabusa model which has now become OBD2-A compliant. The iconic Hayabusa has been Suzuki’s flagship motorcycle since its inception and the third generation model has been ruling riders’ hearts around the world from the day it was launched. The new-generation Hayabusa has been armed with unique styling design to p...

Japan’s Musashi Seimitsu Industries announces E-mobility foray in India; Phase-1 investment for EV venture will be 70 Cr

Musashi India, a 100% owned subsidiary of Musashi Seimitsu Industries, Japan and a leading manufacturer of two-wheeler and four-wheeler transmission components in India, has announced its foray in the E-mobility space in the Indian market. Musashi will use its strong platform of design & engineering capability to manufacture its new EV unit comprising of motor, PCU, and Gear Box. Focused on building high performance and safe auto components, Musashi will manufacture the E-Axle at its B...

Suzuki Motorcycle India introduces 25th Anniversary Celebration Edition of its Flagship Motorcycle Hayabusa

After marking a quarter-century of unparalleled excellence in the world of motorcycling, Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL), the two-wheeler subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan, announces the launch of the Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Celebration Edition in India. This commemorative edition pays homage to the iconic Hayabusa's legacy while introducing features that redefine sophistication. Featuring a striking orange and black-based body, the Ha...

Hrithik’s new ride is a bed of roses: Dilip Chhabria

Bollywood heartthrob, Hrithik Roshan, waltzed into fans’ hearts with his awe-inspiring dance moves in Kaho Naa Pyar Hai almost two decades ago, and the rest, as they say, is history. Few other stars have tasted the stardom and the hysteria that followed this young actor. Hrithik, with his Greek God looks, continues to be an enviable actor in Bollywood with an ultra-privileged lifestyle, and his garage boasts of some of the finest and shiniest metal out there. The star has...

Going Rogue

While travelling long distances by road, in India, wasn’t new to me, the idea of my first ever “road trip” to Michigan, USA, definitely was. And so, imagine my excitement when during an assignment in Chicago, my Palo-Alto based sister, Smita, suggested that we drive along the picturesque lake Michigan to visit the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, and follow it up with a visit to the forest! The prospect of that 350 mile “road trip” after my exhausting assignment seemed ...

Vehicle recycling centers await clarity on scrappage policy

By 2025, the number of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) is expected to increase by a whopping 250 percent and is touted to be over 21.8 million from 8.7 million ELVs that were reported in 2015. Despite a constant rise in these numbers, India, currently lacks presence of formal vehicle recycling centers, and continues to be completely dependent on smaller, semi-formal units that are known to deploy unhealthy methods of dismantling and recycling of vehicles. As the number of ELVs is expected to incr...

Mahindra XUV700 was not built in a day

In an industry where “nose-jobs” and “facelifts” are a big deal, you can only imagine the frenzy and the cacophony that accompanies the launch of a brand-new product. And if it happens to be by a homegrown auto manufacturer such as Mahindra & Mahindra, then you can be doubly sure that it is nothing short of a mega celebration. And that is precisely what we have been witnessing when it comes to their latest SUV, the Mahindra XUV700.  Afterall, it isn&rsquo...

Carmakers take the connected tech road to customers

With cars becoming an extension of a person and his/her personality, the need to stay connected 24/7 has become a war cry for buyers and vehicle manufacturers are doing all they can to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. And that effort calls for a lot of connected technology inside a vehicle that keeps the user seamlessly fused with the world outside.  Thus, it is not surprising that vehicle connectivity ranks among the top global automotive megatrends along with electrific...

Technological Transformation

With a torrent of technological advancements in the 21st Century, it sure is a tremendously exciting time for the auto industry. On National Technology Day, here’s what movers and shakers from the world of auto and tech, both, legacy and new-age, have to say about emerging technologies and the way the future of everything auto is shaping up. All of these point in one direction – that of technological transformation – which is taking over our lives and how!  Rand...

M_Hawk: Velusamy R Interview

Mr. Velusamy R, President, Automotive Technology & Product Development - M&M Ltd., talks to Rachna Tyagi, Editor, TURN OF SPEED, about the company's latest offering, the #Scorpio-N. The man responsible for #M&M's fabled #m_Hawk engine, he tells us about both the second generation m_Hawk engine as well as the m_Stallion engine doing duty on the new Scorpio-N. Besides, he also talks about the Scorpio-N's Design and Development, it's Connected Car Technology and ...