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Fanatec Launches Officially Licenced CSL Elite Steering Wheel Porsche Vision GT For Racing Fans

6 days ago | ackodrive.com | Jamshed Avari

Fanatec, the racing simulator hardware maker acquired by Corsair last year, has introduced an officially licensed steering wheel based on the Porsche Vision Gran Turismo concept car in Gran Turismo 7. The CSL Elite Steering Wheel Porsche Vision GT has a diameter of 310mm. It’s made of cast aluminum for strength and reduced weight, with a microfibre fabric for comfort and easy handling.
Matter Aera 5000 Launched In Bengaluru

1 week ago | ackodrive.com | Sutanu Guha

The world’s first production geared electric motorcycle, Matter Aera, has now made its way to Bengaluru. The Ahmedabad-based brand has been quite conservative with its debut product, and the Garden City of India is the second market to go on sale. The bike will initially be sold at a special introductory price starting at ₹1.79 lakh (ex-showroom), available for the first 500 units only. Post that, the Matter Aera will set you back by ₹1.88 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
Royal Enfield Classic 350 Launched In Nepal

1 week ago | ackodrive.com | Sutanu Guha

Royal Enfield has introduced the Classic 350 to the Nepalese market. India’s most popular retro roadster will be offered in Nepal as a CKD (Completely Knocked Down) and it will be assembled at RE’s Birgunj facility, which was established in June 2023. The Royal Enfield Classic 350 in Nepal starts from NPR 5.55 lakh (which converts to approximately ₹3.47 lakh) for the base Heritage variant, and tops out at NPR 5.79 lakh (which converts to approximately ₹3.63 lakh) for the Chrome (Emerald) variant.
2025 TVS Apache RR 310 Launched At ₹2.78 Lakh

1 week ago | ackodrive.com | Sutanu Guha

Published on 17 Apr, 2025, 1:59 PM ISTUpdated on 17 Apr, 2025, 1:59 PM ISTAlong with a new colour option inspired from the brand’s Asia OMC race bike, TVS has also introduced a bunch of new features this year. TVS upped the Apache RR 310’s ante for 2025 by introducing a bunch of new features and a new colour option. Its 312.2 cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine has also been updated to comply with the latest OBD-2B emission norms.
Refreshed Volvo S90 Unveiled For Global Markets

1 week ago | ackodrive.com | Sutanu Guha

The 2025 Volvo S90 has undergone a significant update unlike the previous minor refresh. This is the second facelift of the luxury sedan since it was launched in 2016. The updated S90 will be available for bookings for customers in China beginning this summer. Its availability in other regions, which will also include India, will follow by late 2025 or early 2026. The refreshed S90's appearance now aligns with Volvo's latest models like the newly launched XC90 SUV.
India-Made Honda Elevate Scores Big In Japan NCAP Crash Test

1 week ago | ackodrive.com | Sutanu Guha

The Honda Elevate SUV has become the first India-made Honda car to achieve a 5-star safety rating in the Japan NCAP crash test. The Elevate marketed as the Honda WR-V in Japan, performed exceptionally well in the crash assessment, scoring 176.23 out of 193.8 points overall. The Made-In-India Honda Elevate demonstrated impressive safety credentials across multiple testing categories.
Tata Files 250 Patents And 148 Design Applications In FY25

1 week ago | ackodrive.com | Sutanu Guha

Home / Top stories and News / Tata Files 250 Patents And 148 Design Applications In FY25Published on 17 Apr, 2025, 9:22 AM ISTUpdated on 17 Apr, 2025, 9:22 AM ISTThere is a lot of future tech and cleaner mobility solutions coming our way from TataTata Motors has set a new national record in the four-wheeler segment by filing 250 patents and 148 design applications in the fiscal year that has just gone by.
Hero MotoCorp To “Pause” Production At Four Plants

1 week ago | ackodrive.com | Sutanu Guha

Published on 17 Apr, 2025, 7:45 AM ISTUpdated on 17 Apr, 2025, 7:45 AM ISTThe Indian two-wheeler major has cited the need for a short term supply alignment as the reason behind this pause. Hero MotoCorp has announced a temporary three-day suspension of production at four of its six manufacturing facilities.
2025 Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition Launched At ₹7.27 Lakh

1 week ago | ackodrive.com | Sutanu Guha

Kawasaki has upped the Ninja 650’s ante by launching its KRT Edition. Priced at ₹7.27 lakh (ex-showroom, India), the new 2025 Kawasaki Ninja 650 KRT Edition is ₹17,000 more expensive than the standard Ninja 650. For that extra amount, buyers will be privy to Ninja 650 that looks like the Kawasaki Racing Team’s bike. The KRT livery distinguishes itself from the standard bike’s shade with a unique three-tone strip of black/white/yellow.
Bike Taxis Banned In Karnataka, “Three Months To Frame New Rules,” Says High Court To Government

1 week ago | ackodrive.com | Sutanu Guha

Published on 16 Apr, 2025, 1:18 PM ISTUpdated on 16 Apr, 2025, 1:18 PM ISTWhile auto-unions want bike taxis to be banned, the government at the same time is contemplating introducing a legal framework to retain the same. Karnataka's government is caught in a difficult position. Following a High Court ruling that ordered bike taxi services to be suspended within six weeks, the government has been asked to create a legal framework for the safe operation of the bike taxis within three months.