from several Indian American family offices, along with existing investors, taking its total funding to INR 2.85 billion. The company plans to use the new capital to expand its national retail footprint, increase brand visibility, and accelerate new product development and launches.  The electric motorcycle maker aims to achieve cost‑of‑goods‑sold break‑even by March 2026 and targets EBITDA break‑even by 2027 as it scales its network ...

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Honda Vietnam announces sales of cars and motorbikes in November 2025 Announced on December 10, 2025, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) reported its retail sales performance for November 2025. Based on estimates compiled from deliveries by Honda Authorized Sales and Service Shops and Honda Automobile Distributors, HVN recorded motorcycle sales of 208,521 units, down 5.6% YoY. Meanwhile, automobile sales totaled 3,986 units, down 14.0% YoY. (From Honda ...

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Legend Holding Group, UAE, expands automotive operations in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) On December 11, Legend Holding Group announced an AED 500 million expansion of its automotive operations in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), developing a one-million-square-foot regional headquarters, motorcycle assembly line and export hub within an integrated automotive ecosystem. The new complex will serve as Legend Motors’ primary base for vehicle storage, p...

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Hero’s VIDA launches size adaptive DIRT.E K3 electric off road bike in India On December 12, 2025, Hero MotoCorp’s electric mobility brand VIDA unveiled the DIRT.E K3, a size‑adaptive electric off‑road motorcycle for young riders aged 4–10 years, priced at INR 69,990, with retail sales scheduled to begin on January 15, 2026. The motorcycle is powered by a 350W continuous / 500W peak electric motor and a 360Wh removable battery that can ...

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42nd Thailand International Motor Expo sees 75,246 car, 5,263 motorcycle bookings Announced on December 11, 2025, the 42nd Thailand International Motor Expo, which ran through December 10, recorded 75,246 car bookings (a 38.0% increase YoY) and 5,263 motorcycle bookings (down 34.1% YoY). According to data from the organizer, Inter-Media Consultant Co., Ltd. (IMC), the top five car brands by bookings were Toyota (10,872 units), Honda (6,278), BYD ...

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Hero MotoCorp and Harley Davidson launch new H D X440 T motorcycle, along with CVO models in India On December 6, 2025, Hero MotoCorp and Harley‑Davidson jointly launched the all‑new Harley‑Davidson H‑D X440 T motorcycle along with the CVO Street Glide and CVO Road Glide models for the 2025 lineup. As part of the launch, the H‑D X440 range was repriced, with the H‑D X440 T starting at INR 279,500, the H‑D X440 S at INR 254,900, and ...

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iat 500e, is produced in Morocco, and is also sold in Europe as the Citroen Ami and Opel Rocks. The small electric vehicle has a front-mounted motor that develops 8 hp (6 kW / 8 PS) and 32 lb-ft (44 Nm) of torque, with a 5.4 kWh battery pack that provides a range of 46 miles (75 km) under the World Motorcycle Test Cycle. The tiny two-seater is 99.8 inches (2,535 mm) long with a wheelbase of 68.1 inches (1,730 mm), and rides on 14-inch wheels in E...

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General Misr and Shineray, China, partner for vehicle production in Egypt On December 8, General Misr entered a strategic partnership with China's Shineray Group to establish local assembly operations for both passenger vehicles and motorcycles. The collaboration will see vehicle assembly operations commence by the end of 2026. The partnership will have exclusive distribution rights for the SWM luxury brand in Egypt. It will introduce two new mod...

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October motorcycle production in Thailand down 29.0% On November 25, 2025, the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported that motorcycle production in October fell 29.0% YoY to 209,161 units, consisting of 150,489 CBUs and 58,672 CKDs. For the first ten months of 2025, total motorcycle production reached 2,068,635 units (1,665,431 CBUs and 403,204 CKDs), representing a 1.9% increase compared with the same period in 2024. Motorcycle exports in ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

Corporation (Mitsuba) aims to approximately double its Indian business sales from the fiscal year that ended in March 2025 (FY2024) to JPY 70 billion in FY2030, and achieve a 5-fold increase in operating profit. The company aims to raise its share in the Indian market for products such as its main motorcycle engine accessories and windshield wipers, and plans to enter the electric motorcycle drive parts market, which is expected to grow. Mitsuba...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/21

Zonda Tec launches Tank 700 in Ghana On November 18, multiple sources reported that Zonda Tec Ghana Limited has introduced the Tank 700 SUV in Ghana. It is a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). Zonda Tec Ghana Limited is a Ghana-based automobile company that specializes in the sale and distribution of heavy and light-duty vehicles. Zonda Tec also launched the Souo motorcycle in Ghana. Based on multiple sources...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/20

Royal Enfield, India expands its motorcycle production capacity In an investor update, Royal Enfield announced that it has increased its annual production capacity to 1.3–1.35 million units across its Oragadam, Vallam, and Cheyyar facilities. The company achieved this by implementing debottlenecking operations during the festive season and making targeted investments in new production equipment. Additionally, investment in a new module at the ...

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Ultraviolette, India debuts F77 Series electric motorcycle in UK On November 18, 2025, Ultraviolette launched its F77 MACH 2 RECON and F77 SuperStreet RECON electric motorcycles in the United Kingdom through distribution partner MotoMondo BV. The F77 series delivers a maximum of 30 kW of power, 100 Nm of torque, a top speed of 155 km/h, and has a battery range of up to 323 km (IDC method). The company also announced the X-47 Crossover as the firs...

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Suzuki Indonesia commences exports of Fronx SUV and Satria motorcycle Announced on November 19, 2025, PT Suzuki Indomobil Motor (SIM) has started exporting the Suzuki Fronx SUV and Suzuki Satria motorcycles, cementing Indonesia as Suzuki’s Southeast Asian production and export hub (I / II). Both models meet global standards and adapt to local regulations. Suzuki targets 30,000 Fronx SUVs and 150,000 Satria motorcycles shipped overseas by 2027,...

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TVS Motor, India launches Apache RTR 180 motorcycle in Kenya On November 17, 2025, TVS Motor Company launched the TVS Apache RTR 180 motorcycle in Kenya for KES 269,990, expanding its performance motorcycle range in East Africa. In association with distributor Car & General, TVS introduced the Apache RTR 180, which features a 177.4cc engine delivering 15.22 PS and 14.1 Nm of torque, along with race-tuned adjustable suspension, disc brakes, LED he...

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-out plan for FY 2026 and 2027, featuring multiple new launches in both the ICE and electric vehicle categories. The company detailed that at least three new Pulsar models are set for launch in December, March, and May, each designed to expand the high-value, high-capacity end of Bajaj’s domestic motorcycle market. In addition, Bajaj is developing an all-new motorcycle brand distinct from Pulsar to address a separate market segment, with manag...

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Akebono Brake to make inroads into India around 2030 Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. (Akebono Brake) will make inroads into India around 2030. The company plans to first establish a 50-50 joint venture that handles brake and other parts with a local company or supplier who is considering strengthening business. India is expected to see market growth in both motorcycles and automobiles, and it is also a major railway powerhouse with one of the wo...

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Honda Vietnam announces sales of cars and motorbikes in October 2025 Announced on November 12, 2025, Honda Vietnam Company (HVN) reported its retail sales performance for October 2025. Based on estimates compiled from deliveries by Honda Authorized Sales and Service Shops and Honda Automobile Distributors, HVN recorded motorcycle sales of 188,036 units, up 2.8% YoY. Meanwhile, automobile sales totaled 3,314 units, down 8.1% YoY. (From Honda Vietn...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/13

Yamaha India unveils XSR155, FZ-RAVE, and first electric scooters: AEROX-E and EC-06 On November 11, India Yamaha Motor launched the XSR155 motorcycle at INR 149,990, its first electric scooters, AEROX-E and EC-06, and the FZ-RAVE at INR 117,218. The XSR155 is equipped with a 155cc liquid-cooled, 4-valve engine with Variable Valve Actuation that delivers 13.5 kW power and 14.2 Nm torque, a Deltabox frame, a 6-speed gearbox, an aluminium swingarm,...

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es of JPY 223.7 billion, and tariff impacts of JPY 164.3 billion. These one-time EV-related expenses include provisions for losses and impairments on EVs sold in the U.S., as well as write-offs of development assets due to changes in the EV lineup. Operating margin was at 4.1%. Operating profit for motorcycle business totaled JPY 368.3 billion, while loss of JPY 73.1 billion was recorded for the automobile business. Profit for the period attribut...

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