India's ethanol revolution is gathering pace! Union Minister @nitin_gadkari has revealed that regulations for the legal use of 100% ethanol have now been finalized. After the launch of the 100% ethanol-compatible Maruti Suzuki WagonR and Hero MotoCorp's flex-fuel motorcycles, Gadkari says Toyota, Suzuki, MG and Hyundai are expected to launch 100% ethanol-compatible vehicles within the next month and a half. He also reiterated that ethanol can emerge as a strong alternative to petrol, while India continues to push ahead with hydrogen mobility projects. Could 100% ethanol-powered vehicles be the next big shift in India's automotive industry? #Ethanol #FlexFuel #NitinGadkari

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.@honda2wheelerin has launched the 2026 CB750 Hornet E-Clutch and XL750 Transalp E-Clutch in India, with bookings now open across Honda Topline and BigWing dealerships nationwide. Both bikes run the same 755cc parallel-twin making 67.5 kW and 75 Nm, and the big addition this year is Honda's E-Clutch technology, which lets you ride without manually operating the clutch while still having full control whenever you want it. The Hornet comes in at Rs 10.49 lakh and the Transalp at Rs 13.20 lakh, both ex-showroom Gurugram. Alongside these two, the Gold Wing is back for 2026 in a new Gun Metal Black Metallic colour at Rs 44.30 lakh, and the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP continues as the flagship supersport at Rs 33.50 lakh. The Fireblade still packs 160 kW, Ohlins Smart-EC 3.0, Brembo Stylema R calipers, and an Akrapovic titanium exhaust. The Gold Wing holds on to its 1833cc flat-six, 7-speed DCT with reverse mode, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and airbag setup. The E-Clutch introduction on the 755cc platform is the real headline here as it brings the feature to the mid-size segment in India for the first time through these two bikes. #HondaBigWing #CB750Hornet #XL750Transalp #EClutch

The Central Government has restricted institutional, commercial, and industrial consumers from buying Motor Spirit and High Speed Diesel at retail outlets. These bulk buyers must now source fuel only from their own dedicated consumer pumps. The move comes after abnormal spikes in retail fuel sales were recorded across certain parts of the country, traced back to large consumers shifting to petrol pumps instead of using their own supply infrastructure. On the ground, retail outlets can only dispense HSD up to 200 litres per day per customer or vehicle, only into a vehicle tank or PESO-approved containers, and the fuel cannot be resold. The order stays valid for an initial period of 90 days from the date of issue, unless revoked earlier. State Governments and UT administrations have been directed to act against hoarding, black marketing, and unauthorised procurement under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. #FuelPolicy #DieselRestriction #HSD #MotorSpirit

Ever noticed a tyre marked with a W-rating... and sometimes a W-rating in brackets? 🤔 They may look similar, but they don't mean the same thing. One small symbol can tell you a lot about a tyre's high-speed capability. Here's what that bracket really means. 🏍️💨 #MRF #SteelBraceSP01 #TyreTech #MotorcycleTyres #Hayabusa

.@CitroenIndia is marking 108 years of the brand with a month-long set of offers and customer benefits running across all dealerships from 4th to 30th June 2026. -- On the table are limited period deals on the full SUV range, discounts on periodic maintenance, and 10.8% off on accessories, merchandise, and value-added services. Customers who walked in for scheduled maintenance on 4th June also got their labour charges waived as a surprise opener. -- The brand has also put referral rewards and customer giveaways in the mix, so there is something for both existing owners and anyone considering a Citroën. -- Stellantis India is using this milestone to spotlight their Smart Car Platform, which focuses on localised engineering tailored to Indian market needs. -- All offers are running until 30th June 2026 across Citroën dealerships in India. Founded in 1919, the brand is now present in 101 countries with over 6,200 points of sale worldwide. #CitroenIndia #Citroen108Years #CitroenSUV #StellantisIndia #CitroenOffers

.@SkodaIndia has announced the Kodiaq RS, the brand's first seven-seater SUV in India to carry the RS badge. Bookings open on June 22, 2026. The RS nameplate, which stands for Rally Sport, has been part of Škoda's lineup for over 50 years globally, and has had a following in India since the Octavia RS arrived over two decades ago. The company is positioning this as the quickest Škoda sold in India, paired with 4x4 capability and seven-seat configuration. The Kodiaq RS is being brought in as a performance-oriented luxury SUV, combining all-terrain hardware with what Škoda describes as motorsport character. For context, the last Octavia RS launched in India reportedly sold out in 20 minutes, so there's clearly an audience waiting for RS-badged products here. With the Kodiaq RS, Škoda is essentially moving its RS badge upmarket into the full-size SUV space for the first time in India. Exact pricing hasn't been announced yet, but with bookings starting June 22, that reveal shouldn't be far off. #SkodaKodiaRS #KodiaRS #SkodaIndia #SkodaRS #RSbadge

India Zeroes Out Excise Duty on Higher Ethanol-Blended Petrol! The central government has exempted petrol blended with higher ethanol content from excise duty, according to a Finance Ministry notification dated June 10, 2026. -- The waiver covers E22, E25, E27, and E30 fuel variants, meaning petrol containing 22% to 30% ethanol will now attract nil excise duty. This is the first major fiscal push for ethanol blends above the existing E20 standard. -- To qualify, the fuel must meet Bureau of Indian Standards specification IS 19850, and all applicable taxes on the motor spirit and ethanol components must have already been paid. The notification amends the original Central Excise notification No. 03/2021, which has been in force since February 2021. -- With E20 already being rolled out across the country, this move signals the government is now actively pushing the roadmap beyond that target. #EthanolBlending #ExciseDuty #E20 #E30 #EthanolPetrol

Before the Urus, before the Super SUV was even a thing, there was the LM002. Forty years ago in January 1986, Lamborghini walked into the Brussels Motor Show with a V12 off-roader that nobody asked for and absolutely nobody was ready for. The same 5.2 litre Countach Quattrovalvole V12 pushing out around 450 CV, sitting in a machine that weighed over 2,700 kg and could still hit 210 km/h. Only 301 examples were ever built between 1986 and 1992, and each one was essentially hand finished with leather interiors, wood trim, and yes, an optional TV set inside. -- The engineering story behind it is just as mad. It started with the Cheetah prototype in 1977, went through the rear engined LM001 which kept lifting its front axle on climbs, a diesel experiment called the LM003 that simply did not have enough power, and a marine derived V12 LM004 that was too heavy to make sense. --- Engineer Giulio Alfieri finally moved the engine to the front, tested it to extremes in the Saudi Arabian desert, and the LM002 was the result. Pirelli even made special Scorpion BK tyres just for it, with sidewall ears designed to help the thing float over sand dunes. Those tyres are now back in production and available through Lamborghini dealers. -- Lamborghini Polo Storico is marking this 40th anniversary by continuing restoration and authenticity certification work on surviving examples. The LM002 is widely regarded as the direct philosophical ancestor of the Urus, which arrived in 2017 and picked up exactly where this bull left off. #LamborghiniLM002 #LM002 #Lamborghini #SuperSUV #LamborghiniUrus

.@KiaInd Sonet just got a reality check. Global NCAP's latest #SaferCarsForAfrica results are out and the Sonet managed just 1 star for adult occupant protection. Yes, one. The bodyshell was found to be unstable and not capable of handling further loadings, and the side impact test revealed poor chest protection. No side head protection airbags fitted as standard either, which means the side pole test was skipped entirely. Child occupant protection came in at 3 stars, which sounds okay until you realise it was held back by the absence of 3-point belts across all seating positions, no passenger airbag disabling switch, and a low child restraint system installation score. The car does come with driver and passenger frontal airbags and ESC as standard, but clearly that is not enough. What makes this harder to swallow is that the Sonet is one of South Africa's best-selling cars. Global NCAP's CEO put it plainly: manufacturers are selling cars in Africa with safety standards they would never offer in Europe. The same model, different market, different level of protection. That conversation is not going away anytime soon. #KiaSonet #GlobalNCAP #CrashTest #CarSafety #NCAPRating

.@Ducati_India has just pulled the wraps off the Desmo450 EDS, their first proper enduro motorcycle. And yes, it runs the same Desmodromic valve timing you'd expect from Borgo Panigale, making it the only bike in its class with that setup. -- The engine has been retuned from the Desmo450 MX for enduro duty, with a smaller 42mm throttle body, revised cams, a lower compression ratio, and a heavier flywheel, all to give you that smooth, tractable power delivery that enduro actually demands. Showa and Brembo are on suspension and braking duties, with the fork developed alongside multiple enduro world champion Antoine Meo. -- The chassis is built around an 11 part aluminium perimeter frame that weighs under 9 kg. You get a 21 inch front and 18 inch rear wheel combo, Metzeler Six Days Extreme tyres, and an 8.5 litre transparent fuel tank for range and at a glance fuel checks. With the optional Ducati Performance racing kit installed at an authorised dealer, you also get Ducati Traction Control calibrated specifically for enduro, with four levels of intervention, plus Launch Control, Engine Brake Control, and a Quickshifter. The whole setup talks to your phone via the X Link app over Wi Fi. -- For India, the Desmo450 EDS is headed to selected dealerships in Q1 2027. Ducati has also put together an adaptive maintenance system that adjusts service intervals anywhere between 90 and 240 hours based on how hard you actually ride, so no more one size fits all service schedules. #Ducati #DesmoEDS #Desmo450EDS #DucatiEnduro #DucatiIndia

Renault's Duster Strategy: 1.0 Turbo, DCT, Hybrid & Ethanol | Interview with Stéphane Deblaise #Ethanol #Duster #RenaultDuster

Renault's Duster Strategy: 1.0 Turbo, DCT, Hybrid & Ethanol | Interview with Stéphane Deblaise youtu.be/aRS1JqiDTUg

Would this make you consider a @McLarenAuto over its rivals? #McLaren #IndiaUKFTA #Supercars

How much space do rear passengers really get in the 2026 @TataMotors Tiago? 👀 We compared the second-row space across the Petrol, CNG and EV versions to see if there's any difference in comfort and practicality. Which one would you pick for your daily commute and family runs? Watch till the end and tell us your choice! 👇 #TataTiago #TiagoEV #TiagoCNG #TiagoPetrol #TataMotors

BYD has showcased its DM-i (Dual Mode Intelligent) technology in India, and this is actually a pretty big deal. It's the country's first electric-first plug-in hybrid system, promising a combined range of over 1200 km. A launch is on the cards, though no date has been confirmed yet. #BYD

BYD has showcased its DM-i (Dual Mode Intelligent) technology in India, and this is actually a pretty big deal. It's the country's first electric-first plug-in hybrid system, promising a combined range of over 1200 km. A launch is on the cards, though no date has been confirmed yet. So what makes DM-i different from a regular hybrid? Most hybrids run on petrol first and use the battery as a backup. BYD flips that completely. The car runs on battery power for most of your daily driving, with the 1.5-litre Xiaoyun petrol engine stepping in either as a generator to charge the battery or to directly power the wheels when needed. The engine also puts up some solid numbers: 43.04% thermal efficiency and 4.8L per 100 km under NEDC conditions. 0 to 100 kmph in under 5.5 seconds too. BYD isn't new to this game either. They launched the world's first mass-produced PHEV back in 2008, have sold over 8 million cumulative units globally, and hold over 35% of the global PHEV market share. In India, they've already crossed 14,000 customers. DM-i is clearly the centerpiece of their 2026 India roadmap, and it's aimed squarely at buyers who want an EV-like experience without worrying about charging infrastructure. #BYDIndia #DMi #PHEV #PlugInHybrid #BYDDMi #ElectricFirstIndia

EV when you need efficiency. Engine when you need range. Both when you need performance. That's the magic of @BYDCompany's DM-i technology. 🔹 EV Mode – Pure electric driving, no engine used 🔹 HEV Series Mode – Engine works as a generator when battery charge is low 🔹 HEV Parallel Mode – Engine and battery work together for overtakes, climbs, and highway speeds The result? A Range Extender PHEV that promises up to 1200 km of combined range. Would you choose this over a conventional hybrid or a full EV? #BYD #DMi #PHEV #HybridTechnology #ElectricCars #RangeExtender

.@HeroMotoCorp Launches Flex Fuel Motorcycles | Splendor & HF Deluxe Walkaround | OVERDRIVE #HeroFlexFuel #Splendor

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