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Time of India
11-08-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Honda hints at more flex-fuel models for India, details ‘top secret'
Honda Motor Company is preparing to launch more flex-fuel two-wheelers in India, but the specifics remain under wraps. 'What kind of FFV Honda will launch in the future is top secret,' said Ryuta Niimura, Chief Engineer at Honda Motor Japan. 'But we are ready to offer flex-fuel vehicles to customers in India.' Niimura was speaking on the sidelines of a session on carbon neutrality. According to him, India's growing bioethanol infrastructure, combined with domestic feedstock availability, positions the country to expand low-carbon mobility at scale. 'India has the potential to achieve both economic development and CO₂ reduction by using the complete energy sources,' he said. The Honda executive argued that bioethanol is currently the quickest and most practical route for India's two-wheeler segment to cut emissions. While electric vehicles produce zero tailpipe emissions, Niimura noted that battery production carries a significant carbon footprint. 'Bioethanol-powered internal combustion engines can achieve comparable or better results over the vehicle's life,' he explained. 'We need to produce vehicles that can run on low-carbon energy at an affordable price.' Brazil's success story as a blueprint Honda's case for bioethanol is informed by its experience in Brazil, where the company launched the world's first flex-fuel motorcycle, the CG 150 Titan Mix, in 2009. The country's RenovaBio policy, introduced in 2019, combined incentives for manufacturers, fuel producers and consumers, accelerating adoption. 'Brazil achieved the spread of biofuels without imposing pain on anyone,' Niimura said, adding that government support ensured biofuel infrastructure and vehicle availability developed in parallel. In India, bioethanol production has expanded since the 2018 biofuel policy enabled use of multiple feedstocks, reducing dependence on imported oil and gas. Niimura said this approach also offers socio-economic benefits. 'Producing crops for bioethanol contributes to the development of agriculture,' he said. 'Increasing production will increase income and make farmers' lives more prosperous.' Honda aims to achieve carbon neutrality for all products by the 2040s. Niimura acknowledged that while other technologies will be part of the long-term mix, bioethanol is the fastest deployable option in the near term. Honda launched its first flex-fuel motorcycle in India in October 2024. The company currently offers the CB300F flex-fuel variant in the domestic market.
India Today
08-08-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Honda expands premium footprint with new BigWing dealership in Gurugram
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has further strengthened its premium network with the launch of a new BigWing dealership in Gurugram's New Railway Road. The new outlet is part of Honda's ongoing expansion strategy to provide an immersive and personalised experience for premium motorcycle enthusiasts across India. advertisementLocated in the heart of the city, the newly inaugurated BigWing facility is designed to cater exclusively to buyers of Honda's mid-size and large-displacement motorcycles, offering both sales and service under one roof. The dealership features Honda's signature monochromatic black-and-white theme, creating a sleek, premium ambience for the brand's #GoRidin philosophy, the Gurugram BigWing will not only showcase Honda's exclusive premium motorcycle portfolio but also provide expert assistance, online booking services, and an integrated digital experience via its updated website and social media channels. With this latest addition, Honda now operates over 150 BigWing touchpoints across India, underlining its aggressive push to make premium motorcycling more BigWing format includes two retail tiers: BigWing Topline, which showcases Honda's entire premium range (200cc to 1800cc), and standard BigWing outlets, focused on the 200cc to 750cc segment. Among the motorcycles on offer are popular models such as the Hornet 2.0, CB350 series, CB300F, Rebel 500, NX500, CBR650R, Hornet 750, and the flagship Gold Wing Tour. The opening of this new dealership marks another milestone in Honda's premium push, offering Gurugram's riders a refined, end-to-end motorcycling experience tailored for the discerning to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
The Hindu
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Rahil, Savion Sabu grab pole positions in Pro-Stock categories
Rahil Pillarisetty (RACR Castrol Power1) ended his four-year wait for pole position as he topped qualifying in the premier Pro-Stock 301-400cc category in the first round of the MRF MMSC fmsci Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship at the Madras International Circuit (MIC) here on Friday. Later, riding under dark rain clouds, the 17-year-old Savion Sabu (Mad Rabbit Racing) qualified for pole position in the Pro-Stock 165-200cc, the new class this season. Equally impressive was 22-year-old Lal Nunsanga (Motul Sparks Racing), who grabbed pole position in the Novice (Stock 165cc) class. It was his first pole in six years, the last being in the Idemitsu Honda India Talent Cup. Mohamed Mikhail (Mad Rabbit Racing), a graduate from the Idemitsu Honda India Talent Cup, also qualified for the pole position in the Stock 301-400cc (Novice) class. The results (Qualifying): National C'ship: Pro-Stock 301-400cc Open: 1. Rahil Pillarisetty (RACR Castrol Power1) 1:49.184s; 2. Alwin Sundar (Petronas TVS Racing) 1:49.669; 3. Sarthak Chavan (Petronas TVS Racing) 1:49.674. Pro-Stock 165-200cc Open: 1. Savion Sabu (Mad Rabbit Racing) 1:57.898; 2. Senthilkumar (RDX Torque Racing) 1:58.862; 3. Venkatesan Iyappan (Rookies Racing) 1:58.992. Stock 301-400cc (Novice): 1. Mohamed Mikail (Mad Rabbit Racing) 2:01.197; 2. Arjun Kanwar (RACR Castrol Power1) 2:01.477; 3. Varun Patil (Mad Rabbit Racing) 2:01.493. Stock 165cc (Novice): 1. Lal Nunsanga (Motul Sparks Racing) 2:09.397; 2. Rajender Beedani (MAI Racing) 2:09.581; 3. Yashwant Varma (Motul Sparks Racing) 2:09.950. One-Make C'ship: Idemitsu Honda India Talent Cup (CB 300F): 1. R. Solomon 2:08.297; 2. Ann Jennifer 2:09.806; 3. Deepak Kumar. TVS Expert (Apache RR310): 1. Manoj Yesuadiyan 1:56.031; 2. Kaushik Subbiah Ganesan 1:56.228; 3. Mohan Babu 1:56.233. TVS Girls (Apache RTR 200): 1. Elakiya Ravi 2:13.431; 2. Jagathishree Kumaresan 2:13.897; 3. S.P. Shuriya 2:14.289.
