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Pre-Bharat Stage norm vehicles should be scrapped, says top official

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways Secretary Anurag Jain on Thursday pitched for scrapping of pre-BS era vehicles, especially commercial heavy vehicles, citing pollution and safety issues. Bharat Stage (BS) norms were introduced in the country in 2000. “If look at pre-BS vehicles, these do so much of pollution. The vehicles which are from before […]

Will Harley-Davidson roar in full range in India again on Trump’s reciprocal tariffs?

Will US President Donald Trump’s insistence on ‘reciprocal tariffs’ lead to the American cult bike brand Harley-Davidson’s bigger play in India? The budget presented earlier in the month has already cut custom duties on imported premium bikes to make their entry cheaper.Currently down to selling one India-made X 440, co-developed with Indian partner Hero MotoCorp, […]

Luxe just another car, big auto ups bling with Limited Editions

Luxury carmakers in India are sharpening their focus on exclusivity and personalisation to deepen their engagement with the lucrative and burgeoning pool of affluent buyers. By rolling out limited-edition variants and high-performance versions of core models, these automakers are not just seeking to unleash excitement and burnish brand prestige but also moving to unlock new, […]