Hero dispatches 5.08 lakh motorcycles and scooters in May 2025
Globally, Hero MotoCorp maintained robust momentum, particularly in Bangladesh and Colombia, with exports holding steady at 18,704 units. The company also expanded its premium retail network, Premia, to over 100 locations across India, strengthening its presence in the premium segment.In marketing, VIDA's 'Charging Simple Hai' campaign, launched during the IPL season, highlighted the convenience of its removable battery technology, which allows charging from any standard 5-amp socket. On the motorsport front, Hero MotoSports Team Rally added Austrian rider Tobias Ebster to its roster. The team performed strongly at the South African Safari Rally, with Ignacio Cornejo finishing 6th and FIM world champion Ross Branch securing 11th despite a fall.Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine
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