Two Wheelers

Silver lining for two-wheelers, but investors should tread with caution

The two-wheeler numbers will need to be monitored closely since low momentum would trigger downgrades for stocks that have moved up in anticipation of outperformance

49% of two-wheeler insurance from tier-3 cities, 78% add zero-dep: Report

Most two-wheeler owners opt for comprehensive motor insurance

Highest frequency of road crash deaths from 9 pm to 2 am, 89% men: Report

At least four persons were killed every day in the national capital in preventable road crashes in 2022 which saw an increase from the previous year, according to the Delhi government. Fifty per cent of the road crash victims in 2022 were pedestrians while 45 per cent of the victims were two or three-wheeler drivers and passengers, according to a Transport Department report. The 2022 Delhi Road Crash Fatalities Report was recently released by the Delhi government. The report states that 1,571 persons were killed in 1,517 fatal crashes in 2022, i.e. at least four persons killed every day in preventable road crashes. "It is concerning that these numbers represent a 28 per cent increase from the previous year," it noted. A total of 97 per cent of the deaths occurred among vulnerable road users -- pedestrians, motorcyclists, cyclists and auto rickshaw occupants - both motorised and electric- which is higher than the national average of 70.8 per cent, according to the report. Of all

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter to launch its first EV by March: Yogesh Mathur

In the last 12-18 months, India's old major two-wheeler makers such as TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto, and Hero MotoCorp have solidified their positions in the electric scooter market

Bajaj Auto looks to pip TVS to second spot in electric 2-wheeler market

The Pune-based giant, which was trailing far behind TVS just two months ago in e-two-wheelers (e2Ws), has upped the ante

Entry-level bike sales in slow lane despite rural demand turnaround

Between April and July 2024, 125cc segment saw 21% growth against 46.5% in 125-150cc segment

Eicher Motors strong Q1 overshadowed by weak Bullet 350 sales, growth woes

The Bullet 350 model saw 14 per cent volume drop in Q1FY25, reflecting limited acceptance of the new model. Similarly, the Hunter 350, launched in FY23, saw an 8 per cent volume decline.

Delhi govt raises pollution under control certificate fees after 13 yrs

The revised fees for pollution under control certificates are Rs 80 for two and three-wheelers running on petrol, CNG, or LPG; Rs 110 for four-wheelers and larger vehicles using petrol, CNG, or LPG

Bajaj Auto's CNG bike a bold move; customer adoption a concern: Analysts

Need to see whether two-wheeler customers are willing to shift to CNG now that a good product is in the market, they said

Electric 2-wheelers may need more domestic value addition for subsidy

The EMPS replaced the FAME-II scheme, where auto companies were provided Rs 11,500 crore as subsidy

Utility vehicles log 50% higher exports in May over low base: Siam

The export growth has been led by companies like Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), Honda Cars India, and Volkswagen India, the data showed.

Ola Electric planning to layoff 400-500 employees to streamline operations

Ola Electric's IPO application is currently under review by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi)

Indian highways, city roads may soon have dedicated two-wheeler lanes

Insights from government statistics show that an alarming 44 per cent of road accidents and subsequent fatalities in India involve two-wheelers

TVS Motor starts operations in Italy, to introduce range of scooters, bikes

TVS Motor Company Ltd on Wednesday said it has started its operations in Italy with plans to introduce a range of both conventional as well as electric scooters and motorcycles. The company is expanding its operations in Italy via its branch office, TVS Motor Italia, headed by Giovanni Notarbartolo di Furnari, TVS Motor Co said in a regulatory filing. Furnari brings extensive experience from senior managerial roles in major automotive companies in Italy, Latin America, the UAE, and Europe, it added. "Our move into Italy is a strategic step towards our global ambitions," TVS Motor Co President, Head Group Strategy, Sharad Mohan Mishra said. The company will introduce its TVS Apache 310 Series bike, available in RR and RTR versions, that has been developed in collaboration with BMW. Other products lined up for the Italian market include TVS Ronin 250 - a 'modern-retro' lifestyle motorcycle; commuter bike TVS Raider; mid-range scooter TVS NTorq and scooter TVS Jupiter 125, along with

TVS Motor Company sales increase by 33% to 368,424 units in February

TVS Motor Company on Friday said its wholesales rose 33 per cent year-on-year to 3,68,424 units in February. The company had dispatched 2,76,150 units in February 2023. Total two-wheeler sales registered a growth of 34 per cent to 3,57,810 units last month from 2,67,026 units in February last year, the company said in a statement. Domestic two-wheeler dispatches to dealers registered growth of 21 per cent at 2,67,502 units as compared with 2,21,402 units in the same period last year. The company said its electric vehicle sales stood at 17,959 units last month, an increase of 16 per cent, as compared with 15,522 units in February 2023.

Hero Xtreme 125R launched in India; check price, features, and more

All-new Hero Xtreme 125R just launched in India, which is Hero's first bike in the 125 CC segment. Check its price, features and more

Hero forays into mid-weight category with Mavrick 440: Check price, specs

With Mavrick 440, HeroMotocorp entered the "upper-premium" segment in the Indian market on Tuesday. Here are all the specifications of the new flagship bike of Hero

CEAT shifts gears, forays into steel radial tyres for two-wheelers

The company, which on Friday launched its new premium range of two-wheeler steel radial tyres, is targetting both aftermarket and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) segments

Helmet makers demand cut in GST as 2W accidents claim goodslives in India

Two-wheelers account for 42 per cent of accidents and 41 per cent of fatalities due to road accidents in India

2-wheeler shares rally; Hero MotoCorp surges 6%, TVS m-cap nears Rs 1 trn

Shares of Hero MotoCorp have soared 18 per cent in the past one month