Keeway's First Electric Scooter For India To Feature 14-Inch Wheels And ABS; Launch In June

India's electric scooter market is set to welcome a new player next month – Keeway, which will launch the EZI Hypevolt e-scooter in June. So far, Keeway – part of Adishwar Auto Ride India (AARI), which also handles QJ Motor and Benelli – has been a fringe player in India, and has previously offered high-capacity petrol scooters such as the Vieste 300 and the Sixties 300i. However, Keeway is now introducing its first electric scooter in the Indian market, picked up from its ‘EZI’ sub-brand in China.

 

 

What is EZI?

 

To roll out a range of electric two-wheelers, Keeway founded EZI in 2020. EZI has a manufacturing facility in Ziyang, Sichuan, in China, and the brand currently produces a variety of scooters and electric motorcycles, including a scrambler, a cruiser and a maxi-scooter, among others.

 

EZI Hypevolt: Design and powertrain

 

In its design, the EZI Hypevolt may remind some of the BMW CE 04, with its long, avant-garde shape. It even has a CE 04-like bench seat, split into sections for the rider and pillion. 

 

 

The Hypevolt has split LED headlights flanked by vertical LED daytime running lights, and it will have a raised stance, as it rides on large, 14-inch alloy wheels. Seat height is 770 mm, and the scooter weighs 145 kg.

 

 

In China, the Hypevolt is available with twin 2.5 kWh batteries for a total capacity of 5 kWh. The scooter, in its home market, can be had with either a hub motor, or a mid-drive motor. Continuous output is rated at 6 kW (8 bhp) for the latter, while peak output is 12 kW (16 bhp). Top speed, as per EZI, is 115 kmph.

 

 

EZI claims the Hypevolt will have a range of up to 140 kilometres. The scooter features fast charging as well.

 

EZI Hypevolt: Safety and features

 

The Hypevolt will have disc brakes front and back, and while a variant with a combi-braking system (CBS) is offered in China, we expect the India-spec scooter to be offered with dual-channel anti-lock braking system (ABS). 

 

Other key safety equipment on the scooter includes traction control, hill descent control and hill hold control. Interestingly, in its home market, the Hypevolt is also equipped with a rear camera and a blind spot detection system, but it remains to be seen if these features are included on the India-spec scooter.

 

EZI Hypevolt: How much will it cost?

 

With the launch likely to take place in mid-June, the EZI Hypevolt will enter uncharted territory, as it is likely to be one expensive e-scooter. While it won't be as pricey as the BMW it somewhat resembles, the Hypevolt – with its twin batteries and equipment levels – is expected to cost upwards of Rs 3 lakh (ex-showroom).

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2026 Tata Tiago Variant-Wise Features, Prices Detailed

Tata recently launched the heavily updated Tiago siblings in India with prices starting from Rs 4.70 lakh (ex-showroom). Now underpinned by what Tata calls the X-ALFA platform, the Tiago siblings receive a substantial styling overhaul along with a new design cabin as well as more tech.

 

Also read: New Tata Tiago, Tiago EV Launched In India
 

The new Tiago is available in a choice of six trim levels – Smart, Pure, Pure+, Pure+ A, Creative and Creative+, with petrol and CNG engine options available on all but the fully loaded trim. Additionally, both powertrains can be had with manual and AMT options depending on the variant. Here’s a look at what features you get in each variant.

2026 Tata Tiago Smart

 

Petrol MT: Rs 4.70 lakh
CNG MT: Rs 5.80 lakh

 

• 6 Airbags
• Digital Instrument Cluster
• LED tail lamps
• Rear parking sensors
• Tilt adjust steering
• Air conditioning
• ISOFIX
• 3-point seatbelts for all passengers
• ABS and corner stability control
• 12V power outlet
• 13-inch steel wheels (petrol)
• 14-inch steel wheels (CNG)

 

Also read: New Tata Tiago, Tiago EV: In Pictures
 

2026 Tata Tiago Pure

Petrol MT: Rs 5.50 lakh
CNG MT: Rs 6.50 lakh
Petrol AMT: Rs 6 lakh
CNG AMT: Rs 7.05 lakh

 

In addition to Smart

 

• Digital Instrument Cluster with Bluetooth connectivity
• 14-inch Steel wheels with covers
• Height-adjustable driver's seat
• Rear defogger
• Steering-mounted audio controls
• Steering-mounted paddle shifters (AMT)
• Power windows
• Electric adjust wing mirrors
• Remote lock/unlock & central locking
• Day/Night IRVM
• Follow Me Home Headlamps
• Front USB charging sockets (Type A & Type C)
• 2 speakers

2026 Tata Tiago Pure+

Petrol MT: Rs 6 lakh
CNG MT: Rs 7 lakh
Petrol AMT: Rs 6.55 lakh
CNG AMT: Rs 7.55 lakh

 

In addition to Pure

 

• 8-inch touchscreen
• Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay
• Reverse camera
• Cruise Control
• ESP & Traction Control
• Hill Start Assist
• 4 Speakers
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring
• Speed-sensing auto door lock
• 65W Type C charging socket (Front)

 

2026 Tata Tiago Pure+ A

Petrol MT: Rs 6.50 lakh
CNG MT: Rs 7.50 lakh
Petrol AMT: NA*
CNG AMT: NA*

 

In addition to Pure+

 

• Rear lightbar
• Front centre armrest with storage
• Rear AC vents
• Auto climate control
• Keyless entry and go
• Auto headlamps
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Rear wiper & washer
• 14-inch stylised steel wheels
• Rear parcel shelf (Petrol)

2026 Tata Tiago Creative

Petrol MT: Rs 7 lakh
CNG MT: Rs 8 lakh
Petrol AMT: Rs 7.55 lakh
CNG AMT: Rs 8.55 lakh

 

In addition to Pure+ A

 

• 360-degree cameras
• Blind spot monitoring
• 10.25-inch touchscreen
• LED headlamps with DRLs
• 15-inch diamond cut alloy wheels (Petrol)
• Auto-fold ORVM
• Cooled Glovebox
• One-Touch driver window down
• Seat back pockets

2026 Tata Tiago Creative+

Petrol MT: Rs 7.30 lakh
Petrol AMT: Rs 7.85 lakh

 

In addition to Creative

 

• Smartphone deck with wireless charger
• Connected car features
• LED fog lamps
• 65W Type C charging socket (rear)
• Black-finished roof

Moving to the powertrains, the petrol and CNG options continue to use the same 1.2-litre three-cylinder naturally aspirated engine as the outgoing Tiago. The unit is good for 85 bhp and 113 Nm in petrol and 74.5 bhp and 96.5 Nm in CNG guise. Both are paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT depending on the variant.

 

*Expect prices for AMT to be about Rs 55,000 higher

 

All prices ex-showroom

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2026 Tesla Model Y Premium RWD Launched At Rs 50.89 Lakh

Tesla has introduced the 2026 Model Y in India in a single Premium RWD spec. Priced at Rs 50.89 lakh (ex-showroom), the Model Y Premium RWD is priced almost Rs 9 lakh lower than the Model Y Standard Range launched in India last year, with the new variant featuring identical specifications.

 

Also read: Final Tesla Model S, Model X Roll Out Of Fremont Factory
 

Coming to the updates, the new Model Y gets the larger 16-inch touchscreen we first saw in the new Model Y L that arrived earlier this year. The remainder of the feature list is more or less similar to the outgoing Model Y, including features such as an 8-inch rear touchscreen, powered front seats with heating and ventilation, power folding rear seats with heating, 8 exterior cameras, electric adjustable air-con vents, a panoramic glass roof, frequency-selective dampers and a 9-speaker sound system.

 

Also Read: Tesla Model Y L Launched In India At Rs 61.99 Lakh

 

Buyers can pick between all-black or grey upholstery options for the cabin. Going by images on Tesla’s official website, the grey upholstery option now extends to cover the upholstery used on the centre floor console, which was previously only finished in black. The all-black option now also includes a dark finished headliner.

Also read: New Tesla Model Y Achieves Five Star Euro NCAP Crash Safety Rating
 

Moving to the mechanicals, the Model Y Premium is offered in RWD spec with the Standard Range battery only offering a WLTP range of up to 500 km. As before, the Model Y supports Supercharging at up to 175 kW, adding up to 238 km of range in 15 minutes. Tesla claims an unchanged 0-100 kmph time of 5.9 seconds. Kerb weight is also unchanged at 1,928 kg.

 

Bookings for the 2026 Tesla Model Y are now open, with deliveries slated to commence from July 2026. The Model Y Premium RWD will be sold alongside the larger Model Y L.

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All-Electric Toyota Urban Cruiser EBella E3 Variant Launched At Rs. 23.60 Lakh

Price of the long-delayed Toyota Urban Cruiser EBella has finally been announced, and the top-spec E3 variant has been launched for Rs. 23.60 lakh. Sadly, as of now the carmaker has only announced the price of the top-spec model, and prices for the lower versions – the E1 and E2, remain unknown. It appears Toyota plans to launch the other variants in a phased manner, and given how this EV has already been delayed so much, we wish that wasn’t the case.

 

The Maruti Suzuki eVitara, the EBella EV twin, has already been on sale for a while now. Interestingly, the former’s Alpha variant, the counterpart to the E3 grade of EBella, is priced at Rs. 20.1 lakh (ex-showroom) that’s a price difference of almost Rs. 3.6 lakh.

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New Tata Tiago, Tiago EV: In Pictures

Tata Motors has given the Tiago hatchbacks a major upgrade for 2026, bringing in refreshed looks, new features, and a new platform, though the powertrains for the most part have stayed the same. The refreshed styling brings greater differentiation between the Tiago and Tiago EV on the outside as well. Lets take a closer look at the two hatchbacks in pictures.

 

Also read: New Tata Tiago, Tiago EV Launched In India
 

The Tiago EV now gets a body coloured enclosed grille while the air vent on the bumper is body colour as well. Slim side vents hide the fog lamps.

The ICE Tiago meanwhile gets sharper looks with the black finsihed grille and wide central airdam and slit like side vents.

Both ICE and EV share similar styling at the rear.

The Tiago siblings get a new look dashbaord with freestanding displays up top.

One easy differnetiator between ICE and EV is the logo on the steering: stylised T for ICE and Tata.ev for EV.

Tiago EV gets dual tone fabric upholstery; older car got leatherette seats in top spec trim.

 

ICE Tiago also gets dual-tone upholstery but with darker inserts.

Both ICE and EV now get rear AC vents and a 65W USB Type C charging port.

Tiago AMT now gets a rotary dial gear selector; the phone tray can hold two phones; driver side unit gets wireless charging capabilities on top variant.

The 10.25-inch touchscreen is now freestanding and gets grpahics in line with newer Tatas.

 

Digital instrument cluster still features an LED readout at the centre on ICE and EV models; gets in-built Bluetooth.

 

The Tiago siblings now get LED reflector headlamps with integrated DRLs; top variants get auto headlamps and wipers too.

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Hero Super Splendor XTEC 2.0 Launched at ₹ 86,500

Hero MotoCorp has launched the new Super Splendor XTEC 2.0 in India at ₹ 86,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The updated commuter motorcycle receives subtle cosmetic changes along with a few feature additions, while continuing to be based on Hero’s popular 125cc platform that also underpins models like the Glamour and Xtreme 125R.

 

Looks-wise the Super Splendor XTEC 2.0 gets refreshed styling through new dual-tone graphics, updated XTEC 2.0 branding, a 3D emblem, rim tapes, and a stitched dual-texture seat. Meanwhile, the motorcycle is available in five colour options – Glossy Black, Candy Blazing Red, Matt Axis Grey, Matt Nexus Blue, and Matt Chestnut Brown.

 

Also Read: Hero Vida VX2 Plus KKR Limited Edition Launched At Rs 1.16 Lakh

As for the equipment, the motorcycle is now equipped with an updated digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity and a USB Type-C charging port. Additionally, hero has equipped the motorcycle with hazard lights, adding to the safety and visibility in case of unexpected emergencies and breakdown scenarios. Lastly, it also gets an engine kill switch for convenience.

 

The Super Splendor XTEC 2.0 retains the same 124.7cc single-cylinder engine that produces 10.7bhp at 7,500rpm and 10.6Nm at 6,000rpm. However, Hero now claims an improved fuel efficiency figure of 72kmpl, compared to the previous 68kmpl mileage figure for the outgoing Super Splendor XTEC. This has been achieved due to Advanced Programmed Fuel Injection (APFI) system and the i3S idle stop-start feature.

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Ultraviolette Tesseract Launch Delayed to January 2027; Significant Tech Upgrades Behind the Hold-Up

Ultraviolette Automotive has officially confirmed that the launch of the Ultraviolette Tesseract has been delayed to January 2027. The electric scooter was first showcased in March 2025, and while initial expectations pointed towards a 2026 launch timeline, buyers will now have to wait roughly another eight months before the scooter finally enters the market. The company has explained the reason for the delay is mainly due to the extensive redevelopment and engineering changes carried out on the scooter since its unveiling.

According to Ultraviolette, the showcased version at the time of reveal was a mid-production-ready prototype. While functional, several elements of the scooter were still under development. Since then, the company had collected feedback from over 1,000 people including existing Ultraviolette owners and prospective buyers. Based on this feedback, the Tesseract has undergone revisions in ergonomics, practicality, comfort and packaging.

 

Also Read: Ultraviolette X-47 New Base Variant Launched At ₹ 2.49 Lakh

Among the major changes are a redesigned seat with improved cushioning, a slimmer yet longer floorboard for better accessibility and practicality, and enhanced material quality aimed at improving long-term durability. Ultraviolette says nearly 95 per cent of the original design has still been retained.

 

However, the biggest update comes underneath the bodywork. The Tesseract will now feature India’s first 100V scooter architecture, which the brand says enables significantly higher performance and efficiency. The new platform supports higher sustained power output, improved thermal management, faster charging and more compact electronic systems.

The company claims the scooter produces nearly three times more power than rivals at the same price point, while also supporting charging speeds that are roughly twice as fast as the current industry average. With the upgrades, the scooter will reportedly produce around 15kW of power and offer a top speed close to 125 kmph.

 

Ultraviolette also confirmed that several technologies from the Ultraviolette F77 have been carried over, including control systems and battery architecture. Interestingly, while the F77 relies on liquid cooling, the Tesseract will use an air-cooled setup with revised axial thermal conductivity solutions for better heat dissipation.

 

Also Read: car&bike Awards 2026: Ultraviolette X47 Is The Electric Motorcycle Of The Year

While the technological upgrades sound promising, the delay also raises questions about planning and development timelines. The Tesseract was already showcased publicly over a year ago, and such extensive redevelopment after unveiling suggests the scooter may have been revealed earlier than it ideally should have been. For customers who placed bookings soon after the reveal, the prolonged wait could potentially result in booking dropouts, especially in a highly competitive EV market where newer alternatives continue to arrive rapidly.

 

Also Read: Ultraviolette To Invest Rs 200 Crore To Expand Production; Eyes Second Manufacturing Plant In Karnataka

Production readiness could also become another concern. Ultraviolette has signed an MoU with the Karnataka government for a new manufacturing plant that will eventually have an annual production capacity of 1,50,000 units. However, the facility is still under development and is expected to become operational around the same time as the scooter’s launch. While the company says initial production can be managed by its current facility, the possibility of delays in plant readiness could also impact the commencement of deliveries.

 

Looking ahead, the production-ready version of the Tesseract is likely to make its global appearance at EICMA before its official market launch in early 2027. Lastly, as for the Shockwave motorcycle, it will also be delayed but Ultraviolette says it will share updates on the motorcycle in the coming weeks.

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MG Majestor Launched In India At Rs 40.99 Lakh

A month after entering the Guinness Book of World Records for “Heaviest Train Pulled by an SUV on Rail", JSW MG Motor India has launched the Majestor SUV in India at an ex-showroom price of Rs 40.99. The SUV, for now, is available in a single Savvy variant with both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive options.

 

Also read: 2026 MG Majestor Review: Bold, Feature-Packed And Off-Road Ready

 

Currently, the Majestor slots above the Gloster in MG’s lineup with updated styling and a more feature-rich package, while retaining the same platform as the latter. Prices for the Gloster SUV range between Rs 38.33 lakh and Rs 46.43 lakh. Meanwhile, prices for the Majestor top out at Rs 44.99 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom).

 

Also Read: 2026 MG Majestor: Variants, Features, Specifications Explained

 

MG Majestor: Exterior

 

Compared to the Gloster, the Majestor gets a more squared-off look. It gets a revised front-end design with a prominent ‘Mosaic Matrix’ grille, fresh LED DRLs, and tri-beam LED projector headlamps positioned lower on the bumper. The bumper itself is chunky and has a pronounced skid plate. 

In profile, the SUV rides on 19-inch dual-tone alloy wheels and gets prominent wheel arches, side steps and slim roof rails. At the rear, it features newly designed LED tail-lamps connected by a light bar with 'Morris Garage' spelt out above, along with the ‘Majestor’ name sitting below. The rear bumper gets heavy cladding, faux exhaust tips and a skid plate. Both trims of the Majestor are offered in four colour options: Black Ash, Black Metal, Concrete Grey and Pearl White. 

 

Measuring 5,046mm in length, 2,016mm in width, and with a 2,950mm wheelbase, MG claims the Majestor is the largest SUV in its segment. Boot space is rated at 343 litres with all three rows up, and expands to 1,350 litres with the third row folded.

 

Also Read: 2026 MG Majestor SUV: In Pictures

 

MG Majestor: Interior & Features

Compared to the Gloster, the cabin has been reworked with a new dashboard layout centred around a freestanding 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It also gets a fully digital instrument cluster of the same size and a redesigned centre console with twin wireless charging pads.

 

Also Read: MG Windsor EV Commute Variant Launched At Rs 13.49 Lakh: Check Out Features, Images

 

The Majestor offers powered front seats with 12-way adjustment for the driver, along with ventilation and multi-mode massage functions. The cabin is finished in a ‘smoked ebony’ theme and is available in both six- and seven-seat layouts, with captain seats for the second row. The six-seat option is offered only in 4x2 spec.

 

Also Read: MG M9, Cyberster Prices Hiked By Up To Rs 5 Lakh

 

Other highlights include three-zone automatic climate control, leather upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, 64-colour ambient lighting, a powered tailgate, a 12-speaker JBL audio system, Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 360-degree camera, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, and more.

 

Safety equipment includes six airbags as standard, while Level 2 ADAS is only offered on the top-spec trim. Key features include autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist and blind spot detection, among others.

 

MG Majestor: Engine

Powering the Majestor is the same 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine, which is borrowed from the Gloster. It churns out 212 bhp and 479 Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

 

The SUV is offered in both 4x2 and 4x4 configurations. The four-wheel drive variant comes equipped with 10 terrain modes, including Sand, Snow, Rock and Mud, along with a triple differential lock and a crawl control function. It also gets three drive modes as standard – Sport, Normal, Eco – while the water wading capacity is 810mm.

 

MG Majestor: Rivals & Price

 

The Majestor’s chief rival in the Indian market is the Toyota Fortuner, which is priced between Rs 34.76 lakh and Rs 50.46 lakh (ex-showroom).

 

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Renault Duster Turbo DCT Real-World Fuel Efficiency Tested

The new Renault Duster has finally returned, and we recently got our hands on the hot 1.3-litre turbo-petrol automatic version. For those who think the 1.0-litre doesn’t cut it, and the hybrid is too long a wait, we put this powertrain through our real-world fuel-efficiency tests to see how economical it actually is in everyday driving conditions.

Powered by a 1.3-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 160 bhp, the Duster comes paired with a 7-speed wet-clutch dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Renault’s focus with this setup is clearly on balancing performance with usability, and the real-world numbers reflect that. 

During our city fuel-efficiency test, the Duster returned 9.2 kmpl. On the highway, the figure improved significantly to 15.5 kmpl. Interestingly, the SUV’s MID displayed more optimistic numbers throughout the test cycle. During the city run, the indicated fuel efficiency hovered around 11 kmpl, while highway driving showed close to 19 kmpl. The difference between indicated and actual efficiency worked out to nearly 3 kmpl.

 

Renault Duster 1.3 Turbo DCT Real-World Mileage

• City fuel efficiency: 9.2 kmpl
• Highway fuel efficiency: 15.5 kmpl

 

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1035 bhp Ferrari Luce Is Brand’s First-Ever Electric Car

Ferrari has lifted the covers off the all-new Luce, the brand’s first-ever electric GT and one that is very likely to split opinion. The Luce shares very little in terms of design with any other Ferrari – current or past, with the EV also holding the distinction of being the first Ferrari ever to offer a proper 5-seater cabin with a bench seat in the rear.

 

Also read: 2026 Ferrari Amalfi First Look: Rs 5.59 Crore GT Picks Up Where The Roma Left Off
 

Ferrari Luce EV: Design & Styling

Starting with the design, the Luce is the result of a design collaboration between Ferrari’s in-house design studio and LoveFrom, a design studio headed by Sir Jonathan Paul Ive – the person credited with designing the first iPhone. To that end, the Luce’s design is unconventional when compared to other Ferraris. The central passenger cell is finished in black with the remainder of the bodywork essentially wrapped around it and incorporating hidden aerodynamic elements. Up front, the Luce features an aerodynamic wing integrated at the top of the fascia, with the bonnet structure flowing lower down into the front bumper, which features active flaps over the vents to improve aero.

 

Also read: Ferrari 849 Testarossa Launched In India
 

Moving to the sides, the Luce features a four-door design with suicide-style (rear-hinged) rear doors, operated via buttons neatly integrated into the door panels at the B-pillar. The front doors feature a prominent black-finished recessed vent replete with a Ferrari logo. At the rear, the top of the boot lid neatly integrates a spoiler into the bodywork. The circular taillamps – possibly the only links to Ferrari’s of the past are integrated into a blacked-out panel that spans the width of the boot lid.

Overall, the Luce’s design comes across as more of an acquired taste and one that will split opinion.

 

Ferrari Luce: Interior Design

Also read: Ferrari’s First EV Named Luce; Retro-Style Interior Revealed
 

Ferrari first provided a look at the Luce’s cabin back in February, and the biggest talking point here is the seating. This is Ferrari’s first proper 5-seater, with the new EV architecture allowing the Italian supercar maker to offer a flat floor at the rear. Up front, the dashboard follows a retro-minimalist theme with the digital instrument cluster designed to appear as a more traditional trio of analogue displays while the central touchscreen is mounted on a pivoting joint allowing it to be rotated towards the driver or front passenger. Unlike other Ferraris, there is no dedicated front passenger display.

 

The rear seats get their own climate controls with a screen built into the back of the central floor console.

 

Also read: New Ferrari 849 Revives Iconic Testarossa Nameplate; Brings Hybrid V8 Power

 

Ferrari Luce EV: Powertrain

 

Exterior design aside, the other big talking points are the detailed specifications of the EV. The Luce’s quad-motor all-wheel drive powertrain develops a peak 1035 bhp and 990 Nm (11,500 Nm at the wheels) with launch control activated making it powerful in its own right but its far from the most power Ferrari – the F80 makes 1186 bhp from a V6 PHEV drivetrain, or the most powerful quad-motor EV in the market – that record stands with BYD’s YangWang U9 Xtreme with over 2900 bhp. Even AMG’s new all-electric GT Four-Door develops a peak 1153 bhp from a tri-motor set-up.

 

Also read: First Ferrari ‘Elettrica’ EV To Feature Quad-Motor AWD With Over 1,000 BHP, 500KM+ Range
 

In terms of outright performance, Ferrari claims a 0-100 kmph time of 2.5 seconds, a 0-200 kmph time of 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 310 kmph. In terms of range, the 122 kWh battery will offer a range of over 530 km – a WLTP-tested figure is still awaited. The Luce weighs a cool 2,260 kg.

As mentioned previously by Ferrari, the Luce features an 800V EV architecture capable of supporting peak DC charging at up to 350 kW. Ferrari says that the Luce can also support peak rates of up to 150 kW at 400V chargers out of the box.

 

An interesting aspect of the Luce is the engine note. Ferrari has chosen to forgo offering buyers a synthetic V8 or V12 engine note from the speakers instead using precision accelerometers to pick up the vibrations of the chassis components from the electric motors, running the audio through a filtering and equalisation system and pumping the finished audio into the cabin and outside the vehicle. Depending on the drive modes, the audio can be turned off.

 

Ferrari Luce EV: Dynamics

 

With the Luce, Ferrari offers multiple levels of performance tailoring based around the paddle shifters behind the wheel and the five-position Manettino and three-position e-Manettino switches. The Manettino switch can adjust the vehicle’s performance based on road conditions ranging from ICE to ESC Off, while the e-Manettino lets users control the amount of peak power available at any given time. The e-Manettino offers three modes to pick between – Range that turns the Luce into a rear-wheel drive vehicle with peak output capped at 429 bhp and a 260 kmph top speed to maximise range. Tour unlocks the front axle, taking peak power to 617 bhp, while Performance unlocks 972 bhp and the 310 kmph top speed.

 

Also read: Ferrari 12Cilindri India Review: Straight From The Heart
 

As for the paddle shifters, Ferrari says that the left unit controls the intensity of the brake energy recuperation while the right unit allows users to adjust the torque delivery profiles across five power levels.

 

Ferrari says that the four-motor set-up also allows it to offer full torque vectoring capabilities on both axles during both acceleration and braking to enhance vehicle stability.

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Honda ADV 160 Design Patented In India

Honda has filed a design patent for the ADV 160 in India. This comes shortly after the brand patented the WN7 electric motorcycle and the Airblade maxi-scooter in the country.

 

Globally, the ADV 160 is positioned as a more rugged alternative to conventional maxi-scooters. The design features a tall windscreen, sharp bodywork, long-travel suspension setup and semi-block pattern tyres.

 

Also Read: Honda Air Blade Design Patented In India

The ADV 160 is powered by a 157cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine churning out 16 bhp and 14.7 Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a CVT automatic transmission.

 

Suspension duties are handled by a 31 mm telescopic front fork and twin rear shock absorbers. The braking setup includes a 240 mm front disc brake with ABS and a rear drum brake. The scooter rides on a 14-inch front wheel and a 13-inch rear wheel.

 

Also Read: Honda NX500 E-Clutch Launched In India At Rs 7.44 Lakh 

In terms of dimensions, the ADV 160 gets a wheelbase of 1,323 mm, while seat height stands at 780 mm. The scooter tips the scale at around 133 kg, while the fuel tank capacity is rated at nearly 8 litres.

 

At this stage, Honda has only patented the scooter’s design, which could simply be part of its regular intellectual property protection exercise. However, if Honda does decide to launch the ADV 160 here, it would enter a relatively niche segment that currently has limited options. At present, the Yamaha Aerox 155 and Hero Xoom 160 are among the few underbone-style premium scooters in the 150cc-plus category available in India. 

Moreover, the premium maxi-scooter segment has steadily started gaining attention in India, and the ADV 160 could potentially help Honda strengthen its presence. 

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