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Tech giant Apple has previewed its latest operating system iOS 26 that amongst other things introduces new features to CarPlay as well as maps. This was announced at the ongoing Apple Worldwide developer conference (WWDC) in California, United States. According to Apple, CarPlay is used over 600 million times everyday and the new updates makes it easier to use than before. New features are available for testing immediately through Apple developer program while public beta will be available starting July.
New updates provide enhanced navigation features.
The screen has a new design which has a smaller view for incoming calls. This will allow drivers to see who is calling without missing out on directions from the navigation system. Tapbacks and pinned conversations have been added to Messages in CarPlay which Apple says will help the users keep an uninterrupted focus on the road. Free software updates will be available for iPhone 11 and later devices starting this Autumn.
The updates have also been added to recently released CarPlay Ultra, labelled as the next generation of Apple CarPlay. Apple Maps will now let users know about already visited places while an on-device intelligence will be used by iPhone to understand a user’s daily route better. The system will let the users know of their preferred route when they head out, along with providing information of delays and offering alternate routes.
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TVS has filed a design patent for a new electric scooter, though this time it's outside of India. The company has filed a design patent for a boxy-looking scooter in Indonesia, with the model likely to be a new affordable scooter which could be sold in select international markets.
The new scooter has squared off body panels with an angular apron housing what looks to be the edge-to-edge LED DRL strip. The main headlight sits on the front cowl, with a tall visor positioned above. The front wheel features a truncated mudguard. Down the sides, the scooter gets a flat seat and almost slab-sided looks courtesy of flat side panels. Around the rear, it gets a slim edge-to-edge tail lamp design again in line with the iQube, along with split grab handles.
Suspension duties look to be handled by a telescopic fork up front and dual shocks at the rear. As with the iQube the new electric scooter looks to feature a hub-mounted electric motor.
It remains to be seen how the scooter will be positioned by TVS and if it will be offered in the Indian market. Given the patent has been filed outside the country, the new model could be a region-specific model to help push sales in the market.
Audi India has launched the limited-run A4 Signature Edition at Rs 57.11 lakh (ex-showroom). Based on the A4 Technology trim, the Signature Edition is priced identically to the top variant of the A4 range while getting some cosmetic enhancements and a few new features. Audi says that the Signature Edition will be offered in limited numbers, though no specifics have been provided.
On the cosmetic side, the Signature Edition gets enhancements such as a rear boot lip spoiler, painted alloy wheels (same design as the technology) and Audi logos on the lower edge of the rear doors. The wheels also feature floating Audi centre caps that stay upright even when the wheels are moving. Moving to the cabin, Audi says that the Signature Edition gets new natural grey wood oak inlays on the dashboard along with metallic pedal covers.
Moving to the features, a key upgrade over the standard A4 Technology is the inclusion of 360-degree cameras. The Technology trim to date was only been offered with a reverse camera. Also added to the equipment list are Audi logo projecting puddle lamps and a premium fragrance dispenser. Other features are shared with the Technology trim and include tech such as a 19-speaker B&O sound system, powered front seats with driver seat memory, three-zone climate control, 10-inch touchscreen, Virtual Cockpit digital instrument cluster and more.
Yamaha recently filed a patent for a new CP3 motorcycle that is understandably under development. However, what’s more interesting were the drawings of the engine shown in the patent, which seem to depict a new kind of powertrain with an electric turbocharger that Yamaha is developing. The patent filings, however, don’t reveal any technical specifications and merely show the arrangement of the components in the engine. If the reports are true, this could very well mean that Yamaha is taking a leaf out of Honda’s playbook and developing its own version of an electric turbocharged engine.
Yamaha appears to developing its own version of an engine with an e-turbo
Reports of Yamaha developing a turbocharged engine have been rampant for quite some time now. A few years back, patent images of a turbocharged three-cylinder prototype had surfaced on the internet. Patent drawings had then shown a forced induction 847 cc, three-cylinder engine that churned out 180 bhp at 8,500 rpm while creating a peak torque of 176 Nm that maintains a flat curve all the way from 3,000 rpm to 7,000 rpm.
Tightening emission norms around the world have led to widespread reports about the discontinuation of several high-performance motorcycles. While car manufacturers have largely switched to downsized, electrified or forced-induction powertrains for the foreseeable future, two-wheeler manufacturers manufacturers still remain. However, the landscape now looks to be changing as manufacturers seem to be coming up with their unique solutions to the problem. Another Japanese motorcycle brand exploring a new avenue is Kawasaki, which currently has a lineup of hybrid bikes on offer, in addition to its supercharged motorcycles.
An image of Honda's V3 Engine with an electrical compressor
Honda unveiled its concept powertrain last year at EICMA 2024, which gave us a glimpse of its views on the future of motorcycling and its plans to adapt to ever-changing emission norms across the world. The engine, a liquid-cooled V3 4-stroke engine, featured two forward-facing cylinder heads and a single rear cylinder head positioned at a 75-degree angle. The electric turbo in the powertrain was fitted above the front cylinder heads directing the compressed air into the cylinders via a centrally-mounted intake manifold. The whole setup was incorporated within a tubular trellis frame.
All the major two-wheeler brands in India have released their sales figures for May 2025. In comparison to April 2025, last month saw a major uptick in sales for most of the major manufacturers, with only Honda being the exception. Here's how all the two-wheeler brands in India performed in May 2025.
Hero's cumulative sales grew by a marginal 1.92 per cent in May 2025
Hero MotoCorp, which has registered a massive dip in sales for April 2025, is back to registering year-on-year sales increases. The company, having performed scheduled maintenance, and infrastructure enhancement at its Dharuhera, Gurugram, Haridwar, and Neemrana facilities in April has now registered a marginal growth in sales. Hero sold nearly 5.08 lakh units in May 2025, which, for reference, is 1.92 per cent higher than the same month last year.
The company sold over 4.75 lakh motorcycles during the month, slightly higher than the 4.71 lakh odd units it sold in May 2025, while scooter sales saw a more notable increase, from 26,937 units to 32,537 units ( 20 per cent increase). Hero’s domestic sales for the month stood at nearly 4.89 lakh units, approximately two per cent higher than its May’24 sales. Meanwhile, exports amounted to 18,704 units, up from 18,673 units.
The company also mentioned that it dispatched 8361 units of the Vida V2, with its all-electric sub-brand achieving a market share of 7.2 per cent. Vida is now all set to launch an all-new product, named the VX2 on July 1. The VX2 will essentially be a rebadged Vida Z, which was showcased at the EICMA 2024 trade show.
Honda's two-wheeler sales in India continued to decline
While Hero’s sales saw a rise during the month, Honda continued to register a decline in sales. The company sold nearly 4.65 lakh units cumulatively in May 2025, 5.47 per cent less than its sales numbers in May 2024 (approximately 4.92 lakh units). Domestic sales, meanwhile, fell by 7.4 per cent, from over 4.17 lakh units to just under 4.51 lakh units. Exports, however, went up, from 41,458 units in May 2024 to 47,859 units in May 2025.
Honda expanded its premium bike portfolio in May 2025, by launching an array of high-displacement motorcycles
Honda had an array of launches in May 2025, all of which belong to the premium bike segment. These included the Rebel 500, X-ADV, CB750 Hornet, CB1000 Hornet SP, and lastly, the Honda Goldwing 50th Anniversary Edition.
Royal Enfield
Royal Enfield's sales grew by 26 per cent during the month
Royal Enfield witnessed a high growth in sales in May 2025, with total sales amounting to 89,429 units (domestic sales + exports). This represents a 26 per cent year-on-year increase over its total sales numbers in the same period last year (71,010 units). The company’s domestic sales during the month stood at 75,820 units, up by 19 per cent, while the company also exported 13,609 units (growth of 82 per cent). Royal Enfield’s total year-to-date figures also show a healthy growth of 15 per cent, from nearly 1.53 lakh unit sales in 2024-25, to nearly 1.76 lakh unit sales in 2025-26.
However, delving deeper, when you compare Royal Enfield’s cumulative sales to its figures last month, only a 3.31 per cent increase can be observed. Domestic sales have fallen from 76,002 units (April 2025) to 71,010 units, down by 6,56 per cent, although this was offset by its exports, which grew by nearly 28 per cent, from 10,557 units in April 2025 to 13,609 units in May.
Bajaj Auto
Bajaj's sales grew by 9 per cent cumulatively in May 2025
Bajaj Auto’s two-wheeler sales saw an uptick in May 2025, after the company had registered insipid sales numbers in April 2025. The company managed to sell approximately 3.32 lakh units in May 2025, up from 3.05 lakh units in May 2024. For reference, this is a year-on-year increase of 9 per cent. The company’s domestic sales meanwhile, only went up by a minor 2 per cent, from 1.88 lakh to approximately 1.91 lakh. Exports meanwhile, went up by a significant 20 per cent, amounting to nearly 1.41 lakh units.
In comparison, Bajaj Auto had registered a seven per cent dip (year-on-year) in April 2025, with sales of 3,17,937 units, 4 per cent lower than last month’s sales. The company’s domestic sales in May 2025 grew marginally, by 1.48 per cent over April 2025, while exports saw a 9 per cent increase.
Suzuki Motorcycle India
Suzuki cumulatively sold 1.29 lakh units in May 2025
Suzuki’s India operations managed sales of approximately 1.29 lakh units in May 2025, up by nearly 16 per cent year-on-year over the same month last year. For reference, the company sold nearly 1.08 lakh units in May 2024. The company’s domestic sales stood at nearly 1.08 lakh units, a 17 per cent increase over 92,032 units sold in the domestic market in May last year. Furthermore, Suzuki Motorcycle India also exported 21,116 units, up by 8 per cent from 19,480 units exported in May 2024.
Suzuki will launch the e-Access in June 2025
Suzuki commenced production of its first all-electric product for India, the e-Access in May 2025. The electric scooter debuted at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo at the start of 2025. The electric scooter is all set to go on sale this month.
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Yezdi recently rolled out an update for the Adventure, less than a year after the motorcycle had been updated for the 2024 model year. With the update, the motorcycle features refreshed styling, and gets even more features than before. Which got us thinking, how does the bike now stack up with the Royal Enfield Himalayan and the KTM 390 Adventure X, two of the most established motorcycles in the segment. We find out.
The 2025 Yezdi Roadster gets a twin headlight setup that gives the motorcycle a more retro appearance
On the cosmetic front, the Yezdi Adventure has a more understated, less-flashy design than the other two motorcycles. That said, while the Yezdi won’t necessarily grab eyeballs, it does have a sense of style to it, with the new twin headlight setup elevating the retro characteristic. However, for those who think the new headlight is a bit of an overkill, Yezdi still offers the motorcycle with a single round headlight.
The KTM is easily the most attention-grabbing motorcycle in this comparison
However, if you want a motorcycle that gets attention while out on the road, it is the KTM Adventure X you should be looking at. While the other two motorcycles are offered in more sober colour schemes, the KTM can be had in a brighter orange shade, in addition to a white shade with hints of orange and black. It is also worth noting that the Adventure X might just be the most distinctive looking bike in this comparison. The Royal Enfield Himalayan meanwhile, is an elegant motorcycle in its own right, as evident by its huge fanbase across the country, and even around the world.
The Royal Enfield Himalayan's design has been well received ever since its launch
Yezdi Adventure
Royal Enfield Himalayan
KTM 390 Adventure X
Kerb Weight
187 kg
196 kg
181 kg
Seat Height
815 mm
825 mm (standard seat)
825 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.5 litre
17 litre
14.5 litre
Wheelbase
1465 mm
1510 mm
1470 mm
When it comes to dimensions, the Yezdi Adventure has the shortest wheelbase here, amounting to 1465 mm. The fuel tank capacity of the Yezdi is also quite sizable, with a 15.5 litre capacity, although it is not as big as the Himalayan’s 17 litre tank. The KTM meanwhile, has the smallest tank here, which can hold up to 14.5 litres of fuel. While the Himalayan’s seat height is 825 mm in standard guise, the motorcycle can also be fitted with a ‘low seat’, which lowers the seat height to 805 mm. The Himalayan’s seat can also be raised by up to 845 mm with the standard seat. The KTM’s seat height, meanwhile, amounts to 825 mm. The lightest motorcycle here is the Adventure X, with its 181 kg kerb weight, while the Yezdi Adventure, weighing 187 kg is right in the middle. The heaviest here is the Himalayan, weighing in at 196 kg.
On the powertrain front, all motorcycles are quite different from each other. The Yezdi, being the more affordable motorcycle here, comes with a smaller 334 cc engine that churns out 29 bhp and 29.56 Nm of peak torque. The Himalayan’s Sherpa engine, on the other hand, is a larger 452 cc unit that produces 39.47 bhp and 40 Nm of torque. The KTM meanwhile, has a smaller engine than the Himalayan, although, owing to the KTM mill’s high-revving nature, it develops more power than the latter. All motorcycles feature a six-speed transmission.
Cycle Parts
2025 Yezdi Adventure
Royal Enfield Himalayan
KTM 390 Adventure X
Front Shock
Telescopic fork
Upside-down fork
WP Apex Upside-down fork
Rear Shock - Travel
Monoshock
Monoshock
Monoshock
Tyre
Tube spokes
Tube/ Tubeless spokes
Tubeless alloys
Brakes
320 mm Disc (Front)
240 mm Disc (Rear)
320 mm Disc (Front)
270 mm Disc (Rear)
320 mm Disc (Front)
240 mm Disc (Rear)
When it comes to cycle parts, all motorcycles are more or less the same. While the KTM and Himalayan get USD front suspension setups, the Yezdi Adventure comes with a more basic telescopic fork setup. At the rear, all motorcycles come with monoshocks with pre-load adjustability. While the Himalayan and KTM are offered with tubeless tyres, the Yezdi Adventure isn’t, although carandbike has learnt that it will get tubeless rims in future, although, it is not sure by when. The brake disc sizes of the Yezdi and KTM are identical, The Himalayan, meanwhile comes with a larger 270 mm rear disc.
Features
The KTM (left) and the Royal Enfield (right-bottom) get colour digital TFT displays, while the Yezdi (right top) gets a simpler unit
With the recent update, the Yezdi Adventure now gets traction control, which notably, the Royal Enfield and KTM don’t get, despite being far more expensive motorcycles. However, the Royal Enfield gets a fully-digital colour instrument cluster, and ride-by-wire with two ride modes, which is not offered on the Yezdi Adventure. The Yezdi meanwhile, gets a more basic instrument console. While not the most expensive motorcycle on the list, the KTM 390 Adventure X is the most loaded bike here, featuring a quickshifter, off-road ABS, a 5-inch fully-digital TFT and ride-by-wire.
Prices
2025 Yezdi Adventure
Royal Enfield Himalayan
KTM 390 Adventure X
Prices (ex-showroom)
Rs 2.15 lakh to Rs 2.27 lakh
Rs 2.85 lakh to Rs 2.98 lakh
Rs 2.91 lakh
While the Yezdi Adventure may fall short in some areas, it is worth remembering that it is the most affordable motorcycle here by a huge margin. With prices ranging from Rs 2.15 to Rs 2.27 lakh, the Yezdi is up to Rs 83,000 more affordable than the top-spec Himalayan and up to Rs 76,000 more affordable than the 390 Adventure X.
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Iconic sportscar maker Lotus has made significant changes to its only purely combustion car, the Emira. Not only has the brand enhanced the lineup with new top-of-the-line and entry variants, changes have also been done to improve overall dynamics and efficiency of the sportscar. These include a new cooling system and the availability of ADAS functions as a standard fitment across the range.
The V6 SE is the new top-of-the-line Emira variant.
The big addition to the Emira range is the V6 SE version where the engine has been refined even more and a new compression mount for the manual gearbox has been added for more precise gear changes. The 3.5-litre V6 makes 395 bhp and does 0-100 kmph in a mere 4.3 seconds. Lotus has also optimised damper calibration and made adjustments in wheel alignment for sharper handling and better ride comfort. The Emira V6 SE has two defined chassis and suspension settings- one for everyday road use and other for a stiffer suspension set-up.
Finished in Zinc Grey as standard, the model gets exclusive features like V6 SE badges, the extended Black Pack, 20-inch forged alloy wheels, red brake calipers and an interior finished in Alcantara, and sport pedals. Apart from this, buyers can opt from any of 15 exterior colours, 7 interior themes, 4 brake calliper finishes and 8 wheel designs. Prices for the Emira V6 SE start at £96,500* in the UK.
New entry variant gets a new purple haze colour option.
The new entry variant, Emira Turbo is powered by a 4-cylinder twin-scroll turbo engine mated to an 8-speed DCT gearbox and achieves a 0-100 kmph in 4.4 seconds. Like the V6, it also features Tour and Sport driving modes apart from an integrated rear spoiler and electro-hydraulic power steering. Externally, car gets Turbo badges, yellow-black Lotus emblems and satin silver details. It is available to order from £79,500 in the UK.
Existing Emira models now get an optimised cooling system which has helped in better cooling and lower vehicle weight. Apart from recalibrating the air-conditioning system, the opening temperature of the engine thermostat has also been increased from 65°C to 75°C, improving heating and performance under severe conditions. The Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) has been worked upon too, resulting in faster shift times and improved shift quality, according to Lotus. ADAS is now standard, so are features like 12-way electric seats with memory, a 190 W audio system, and wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Emira Racing Line with a more sporty look has also been introduced
Finally, Lotus has also introduced a Racing Line design option on the car which is available on the Turbo SE and V6 SE models. It adds a lower pinstripe in yellow, red or silver colour options. Racing Line badges are complimented by high-gloss black wheels and a black and silver exterior logo while the cabin gets stitching in the chosen accent colour.
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Volvo has provided some insight into its latest development in seatbelt technology that will debut in the all-new EX60 electric SUV when it debuts in 2026. The company says that the new electric SUV will be its first to feature adaptive seatbelt technology, with the car using an array of in-car and external sensors paired with user profile data to adjust the seatbelt loads in the event of a collision.
“The world first multi-adaptive safety belt is another milestone for automotive safety and a great example of how we leverage real-time data with the ambition to help save millions of more lives,” said Åsa Haglund, head of Volvo Cars Safety Centre.
New adaptive seatbelt to adjust load in real time based on data from on-board sensors and occupant profile data such as height, weight etc.
Volvo says that the new system builds on the load-limiting profiles of modern seatbelts, expanding the settings from the current three to eleven while allowing the car’s array of sensors to actively calculate and adjust the load setting in real time in the event of a collision. The carmaker says that the system uses a myriad of sensors around the vehicle to determine parameters in the case of a collision and match it with user profile details such as height, weight, body shape and seating position to determine the load to minimise the risk of injuries.
KTM India is now offering a ten-year warranty on the 390 Duke motorcycle. While offered without any additional charges, it is worth noting that the warranty is part of an offer, and will only be valid if you purchase the bike before June 30. The 390 Duke, currently in its third generation, has been on sale in India for many years now and is arguably the brand’s most recognised motorcycle here. The motorcycle currently retails at Rs 2.97 lakh (ex-showroom).
The 390 Duke was updated in March 2025 and is now offered with a new Gun Metal Grey colour scheme in addition to the pre-existing Atlantic Blue and Electronic Orange colour schemes. The bike is now also offered with cruise control. Other features offered in the motorcycle include launch control, cornering ABS, and three ride modes- Street, Rain and Track. The motorcycle also received a significant price cut earlier in the year, down from its original retail price of Rs 3.13 lakh.
The KTM 390 Duke is powered by a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled 399 cc engine that churns out a peak power output of 44 bhp and 39 Nm of peak torque. Mated to a six-speed gearbox, with a standard bi-directional quickshifter. The motorcycle is suspended by a 43 mm WP Apex front fork up front, while the rear gets a monoshock. Both ends of the 390 Duke’s suspension setup are compression and rebound adjustable.
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Suzuki Motorcycle India has updated the V-Strom 800 DE, its most expensive offering in the adventure tourer segment. With the update, the motorcycle is now OBD-2B compliant and receives new colour options. All this aside, the motorcycle doesn’t get any changes on the mechanical or feature front. The updates, being so minor, don't affect the price of the motorcycle which remains unchanged, at Rs 10.30 lakh (ex-showroom).
Colour options of the bike- Pearl Tech White (left), Champion Yellow No 2 (top-right) and Glass Sparkle Black (bottom-right)
The colour options currently offered on the motorcycles include Pearl Tech White, Champion Yellow No 2 and Glass Sparkle Black. The list of features on the motorcycle include electronic rider aids that include the Suzuki Drive Mode Selector (SDMS), with three ride modes – Active, Basic and Comfort. The bike also gets the Suzuki Traction Control System (STCS) which has two on-road modes and a gravel mode when you want to go off-road. There are also a few ABS modes on offer,
The motorcycle continues to be powered by a 776 cc parallel-twin engine which is liquid-cooled and has a 270-degree crank. The motor makes 83 bhp at 8,500 rpm along with a peak torque output of 78 Nm at 6,800 rpm. There is a 6-speed gearbox, which comes with a bi-directional quick-shifter as standard. In terms of cycle parts, the new V-Strom is suspended on fully adjustable Showa USD with 220 mm of travel. The bike gets twin 310 mm discs up front and a 260 mm disc at the rear.
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Mahindra has started testing what looks to be the new-gen Bolero on public roads in India. Images of the test mule have surfaced online, revealing an SUV that blends a retro-inspired boxy design with more contemporary design elements. The new Bolero is expected to be underpinned by an all-new platform, details of which are expected to be revealed on August 15, following Mahindra's confirmation of a new platform's debut.
Speaking of the design, while the test mule wore heavy camouflage, some design elements can still be made out. Up front, the SUV gets the new design Mahindra grille with vertical slats flanked by headlamps. The headlamps themselves are expected to continue to be rectangular units despite the camouflage featuring circular cutouts. Other notable design elements visible are a flat bonnet and a slightly squared-up front bumper.
Down the sides, the design appears to be a lot cleaner than the current Bolero and Bolero Neo, with squared-off, flared wheel arches, flush-sitting door handles, and a prominent rear haunch. Around the back, the side-opening tailgate looks to be retained, as does the provision for a tailgate-mounted fifth wheel, though the test mule looked to have a sensor module mounted in its place.
Speaking of the underpinnings, details remain scarce on the new-gen platform, though some reports suggest that it could be a new modular monocoque chassis that could be adapted to fit a range of vehicles. The new platform is also expected to be capable of supporting hybrid technology, with Mahindra reportedly interested in using the tech in future models.
Coming to the positioning, Mahindra could follow a similar product strategy as it did with the Scorpio Classic and Scorpio-N. The carmaker could look to retain the services of the ageing diesel Bolero as a cost-effective model targeted at rural markets, with the new model replacing the Bolero Neo as a more upmarket alternative. We could get our first glimpse at the new-gen SUV as a near-production concept on August 15.
