German motorcycle maker BMW has launched the new R 12 S internationally. The BMW R 12 S is a retro-styled cafe-racer based on the large air-cooled boxer-twin engine, making a drool-worthy motorcycle from the German brand. Here’s a closer look at what the new BMW R 12 S has on offer. BMW R 12 S
Honda, alongside the unveiling of the Activa e, also took the wraps off the QC1 electric scooter, aimed more at youngsters. The Honda QC1 will go on sale all over India soon, unlike the Honda Activa e, which will go on sale in select cities. That said, the Honda QC1 will have to compete with
Right after KTM finally brought its large-capacity motorcycles to India, Honda seems to be on the same route. According to a dealer presentation leak, Honda might bring in five big-displacement models to India, which also includes a scooter. All four models will be CBUs and will be sold through Honda’s BigWing dealerships. Honda to launch
Stop the press! What is that? That was pretty much everyone’s reaction when the new Mahindra BE 6e hit the street. Doesn’t it remind you of the stunning Lamborghini Urus? Yes, I know, it’s a bold comparison, but once you lay eyes on BE 6e, you’ll agree that Mahindra’s daring design deserves praise. The BE
India has issued a notice to German automaker Volkswagen for allegedly evading $1.4 billion in taxes by “wilfully” paying lesser import tax on components for its Audi, VW and Skoda cars, a document shows, in what is one of the biggest such demands. A notice dated Sept. 30 says Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) used to import “almost
BMW has launched the most affordable M Performance machine— M2— in India in an updated avatar. But before you stress on affordability, the new M2 is priced at Rs 1.03 crore (ex-showroom), a premium of Rs 5 lakh over the outgoing model. The compact sports car comes to India as a fully-imported CBU model and
KTM has taken the wraps off the new 890 Adventure R for 2025, which gets cosmetic updates that make it look more in line with its 450cc rally sibling. KTM has also made some equipment standard on the motorcycle, giving it more value for the money spent. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new
The clamour surrounding safety of vehicles gains impetus each day and it has certainly attracted attention among Indian car buyers in recent times. With the introduction of Bharat NCAP last year, the Government of India has encouraged car manufacturers in India to make stronger and safer cars for new age buyers. Through recent reports it
Buying a home is a dream for many, including senior citizens. While younger individuals have the advantage of time for loan repayment, senior citizens often worry about their eligibility for a home loan. Thankfully, banks and financial institutions also offer home loans to older applicants, including retirees. However, the terms and conditions may differ from
Taxpayers must file their updated Income Tax Return (ITR-U) before March 31, 2025 to rectify omissions or misreporting. This will minimise penalties and additional tax liabilities or notices from the Income Tax Department (IT dept). The updated return provision promotes voluntary compliance and provides an opportunity to rectify genuine mistakes, thereby reducing potential litigation. Any
The adage ‘silver is the poor man’s gold’ has been taken literally by Silver. Gold and Silver are up almost 37% in the previous 12 months but of late, silver prices are zooming ahead. Silver has clocked 8.80% as against a 6.70% rise in gold price in the last 1-month. Incidentally, the gold rate today
India’s electricity sector is warming up. Literally and financially. With temperatures soaring throughout the nation and more homes, businesses, and vehicles being electrified, electricity consumption is hitting record highs. In 2024, we experienced one of the steepest increases in peak power demand. And this is set to continue well into 2025 and beyond. Experts are
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