India’s Two-Helmet Rule (January 2026): What Buyers, Riders and Dealers Need to Know

Dealer handing over two BIS-certified helmets with a new two-wheeler purchase under India's Jan 2026 two-helmet rule.

India’s two-helmet rule requires every dealer selling a new two-wheeler to supply two BIS-certified helmets – one for the rider and one for the pillion – as part of the on-road transaction. The rule was proposed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in a draft notification dated 23 June 2025 as an … Read more

ISI, BIS and IS 4151:2015 Explained: What the Mark on Your Helmet Actually Means (2026 Guide)

ISI, BIS and IS 41512015 Explained What the Mark on Your Helmet Actually Means (2026 Guide)

An ISI-marked helmet is one certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to meet the IS 4151:2015 protective helmet standard for two-wheeler riders. Under the Helmet for Riders of Two Wheeler Motor Vehicles (Quality Control) Order, 2020, this certification has been legally mandatory for every helmet manufactured, imported, sold or used in India since … Read more

How to Choose a Helmet in India: The 2026 Buyer’s Guide

Rider trying on a full-face ISI-certified helmet at a helmet retail store in India, close-up on the ISI mark on the strap

How to Choose a Helmet in India: To choose a helmet in India in 2026, buy an ISI-certified full-face model that meets IS 4151:2015 under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), fits your head circumference measured 2 cm above the eyebrows, sits snug against your cheeks with no side-to-side wobble, weighs under 1.5 kg, ideally … Read more

2027 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Launched in India at ₹3.34 Lakh: What’s New in the MY27 Sportbike?

2027 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Launched in India at ₹3.34 Lakh

Kawasaki has introduced the 2027 Ninja 300 in India with an ex-showroom price of ₹3.34 lakh, marking another model-year update for one of the country’s longest-running entry-level twin-cylinder sport motorcycles. While the MY2027 model carries a ₹17,000 price increase over its predecessor, the motorcycle remains mechanically unchanged and continues to target riders seeking an affordable … Read more

Avore EX Electric Motorcycles Launched in India: EX1, EX2 and EX2S Offer Up to 260km Range

Avore EX Electric Motorcycles Launched in India

Indian EV startup Avore Electric has officially entered the country’s fast-growing electric motorcycle market with the launch of its first production lineup—the EX1, EX2 and EX2S. The three motorcycles share a common platform but differ in battery capacity, riding range, performance and equipment, allowing buyers to choose a model that best suits their commuting and … Read more

TVS Apache RR 200 MiniGP Unveiled: 90kg Race Bike Aims to Build India’s Next Generation of Racers

TVS Apache RR 200 MiniGP Unveiled

TVS Racing has introduced the Apache RR 200 MiniGP, a purpose-built race motorcycle designed specifically for young riders aged 10 to 14 years. Unlike the road-going motorcycles in the Apache family, this is a track-only machine developed to help aspiring racers learn professional riding techniques in a controlled environment. The new motorcycle forms the foundation … Read more

BMW X5 LWB and iX5 LWB Unveiled: India-Bound Luxury SUVs Get More Space, 8K Theatre Screen and Neue Klasse Design

BMW X5 LWB and iX5 LWB Unveiled

BMW has officially unveiled the long-wheelbase (LWB) versions of the next-generation X5 and all-electric iX5, introducing a more spacious rear cabin, updated exterior styling and a range of technology upgrades designed primarily for chauffeur-driven luxury buyers. While the models have debuted first for the Chinese market, the announcement carries particular significance for India. BMW has … Read more

Mercedes-Benz Previews Upcoming G-Class Cabriolet: Iconic Open-Top SUV Returns After a Decade

Mercedes-Benz G-Class Cabriolet

Mercedes-Benz is preparing to revive one of the most distinctive versions of its legendary off-roader. The company has officially previewed the upcoming G-Class Cabriolet, confirming the return of an open-top G-Class nearly ten years after the previous model was discontinued. The newly released teaser images provide the clearest look yet at the upcoming luxury SUV, … Read more

Skoda Slavia Facelift India Launch Confirmed for 18 August: Expected Design, Features, Engine and Everything We Know

2026 Skoda Slavia Facelift front three-quarter view with revised grille and LED headlights ahead of India launch

The Indian midsize sedan segment may not be as crowded as it once was, but it remains an important market for buyers seeking a comfortable, feature-rich and enjoyable car without moving to an SUV. Recognising this, Skoda Auto India has officially confirmed that the Slavia Facelift will make its debut on 18 August, bringing the … Read more

Mahindra Scorpio N Facelift Spotted Undisguised Ahead of August Launch: Larger Touchscreen, Digital Cluster and Panoramic Sunroof Confirmed

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Mahindra Scorpio N Facelift Spotted Undisguised Ahead of August Launch: Bigger Screen, Digital Cluster and More Revealed Mahindra appears set to give one of its most successful SUVs a meaningful mid-life update. The upcoming Scorpio N Facelift has now been spotted completely undisguised ahead of its expected debut in August, offering the clearest look yet … Read more