Tsutsumu Otani, President, CEO and Managing Director, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Chennai: Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), the country’s second-largest two-wheeler maker by volumes, is gearing up for a fresh product offensive, with plans to launch two to three new premium motorcycles above 200cc and new electric scooter models this year, while simultaneously…
Panaji: In a bid to strengthen last-mile connectivity through Goa’s motorcycle taxi riders, the Majhe Driver App will be launched on Monday. The app will allow commuters to book two-wheeler motorcycle taxis registered with the Goa Motor Cycle Taxi Rider’s Association from anywhere in the state.Around 2,000 motorcycle taxi riders, popularly known as pilots, are…
S Keerthana, State minister for industries, investment promotion and commerce Chennai: Tamil Nadu’s ambitions to become India’s pre-eminent automotive manufacturing state are steadily extending beyond Chennai. Apollo Tyres, one of the country’s largest tyre makers, is exploring the establishment of a new greenfield manufacturing facility in the State, in addition to its existing unit at…
Chennai: India’s battery electric vehicle (EV) market accelerated in May, with registrations increasing both year-on-year and month-on-month amid higher fuel prices announced during the last week of the month. The uptick comes after April defied the usual post-March slowdown, underscoring sustained demand across segments. Electric two-wheelers (e2Ws) are set to reach a key milestone, with…
Varanasi: To promote green mobility, the Varanasi Development Authority has ordered 100 e-bikes for its staff busy in field work.VDA vice-chairman Purna Bora said, “Over 90% of the VDA’s officials and other employees remain busy in field. Approximately 300-400 litres of petrol and diesel is estimated to be consumed in their field visits and other…
