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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Triumph's Thruxton 400 spied without camouflage, launch soon: All you need to know
Triumph's Thruxton 400 spied without camouflage. (Image: IG/Sohib_solomon) Triumph's upcoming cafe racer , the Thruxton 400, has been spotted in a production-ready avatar in Pune, giving us the clearest look yet at the brand's next addition to its 400cc lineup. The bike was reportedly being filmed for a TV commercial. The Thruxton 400 was first seen under heavy camouflage back in December 2024, but this new sighting confirms that the bike is almost ready for launch. Triumph is expected to officially unveil it ahead of the festive season. Triumph Thruxton 400: All you need to know As seen in the video that has been shared on social media, the Thruxton 400 features a retro-inspired design, headlined by a rounded, half fairing and a round headlamp. Other highlights include bar-end mirrors, clip-on handlebars, and a rear cowl. Triumph Speed 400 | Is it boring to ride? | TOI Auto Built on the same platform as the Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X, the Thruxton 400 shares most of its mechanical components with its siblings. That includes the 399cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that churns out 40 hp and 37.5 Nm, paired to a six-speed gearbox. Suspension duties are handled by an upside-down front fork and a rear monoshock, while braking is taken care of by disc brakes at both ends. Expect the features list to include full-LED lighting, switchable traction control, dual-channel ABS, and the semi-digital instrument cluster that we've already seen on the Speed 400. With the Thruxton 400, Triumph will expand its 400cc range to five models, joining the Speed 400, Scrambler 400 X, Speed T4, and Scrambler 400 XC. Stay tuned to TOI Auto for latest updates on the automotive sector and do follow us on our social media handles on Facebook, Instagram and X. Discover everything about the automotive world at Times of India .
Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Bajaj Auto to infuse more mojo into 125cc motorcycles this fiscal
Bajaj Auto will focus on on restoring competitiveness in the 'strategically important' 125cc+ motorcycle segment during this fiscal, according to its 2024-25 annual report. The company will also look at unlocking the full potential of the GoGo brand in the electric three-wheeler space, 'mirroring our leadership' in the ICE category. Likewise, the new Chetak electric scooter range will be executed with the intent to 'significantly step up' volumes and market share. Multiple product launches across the KTM and Triumph portfolios are planned to further strengthen Bajaj Auto's global market positioning . 'Throughout this journey, we remain mindful of margin pressures arising from an increasingly competitive landscape and a strengthening rupee,' states the company. Also read: Bajaj Auto on the go with its GoGo electric 3-wheeler brand Chairman, Niraj Bajaj , has said in the report that sales of the 'strategically important and focused segment' of the 125cc+ motorcycle segment hit a new peak. Pulsar, the flagship brand, remains a strong force in the sports motorcycle segment, 'leading the charge as a symbol of Indian engineering and excellence'. Targeted actions While overall domestic motorcycles performance was subdued by a relatively weak second half that saw a loss of market share, 'we view this as a critical area and are taking clear and targeted actions to regain momentum'. Sales of the recently launched Freedom 125 have also been tepid but Bajaj Auto has reiterated that the world's first CNG motorcycle represents its commitment to 'breakthrough innovation while reimagining mobility'. Freedom 125, the company states, is more than a bike; it is a statement of how engineering and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand. That your Company not only navigated this transition but delivered its best-ever performance is a testament to the very versatile nature of our business, which drives the resilience of our results. When one engine slows, the other steps up — allowing the enterprise to stay on Bajaj The preceding fiscal also saw domestic demand slowing down for Bajaj Auto in the second half while exports accelerated sharply. 'That your Company not only navigated this transition but delivered its best-ever performance is a testament to the very versatile nature of our business, which drives the resilience of our results. When one engine slows, the other steps up — allowing the enterprise to stay on course,' said the Chairman. According to him, the other bit of good news was the 'surefooted progress' that Bajaj Auto had made on building the electric vehicles business which now account for 20% of domestic sales. More importantly, Chetak achieved segment leadership position on electric scooters during the fiscal that went by. Chetak on a roll 'This was the year in which Chetak hit leadership in the electric scooters market as volumes more than doubled year-on-year. The launch of the affordable variant earlier in the year and rapid expansion of the network to over 4,000 touchpoints were key interventions that propelled the business to leadership,' said Niraj Bajaj. The company's partner brands, KTM and Triumph, clocked nearly one lakh units domestically, reflecting the growing preference for premium mobility and 'our decisive presence' in this space. 'Buoyed by the strength of an expanded/upgraded portfolio and a wider reach in terms of city and dealership coverage, the interventions are yielding encouraging results,' he added. Also read: Bajaj, KTM will pull out all the stops in new revival plan The electric three-wheeler business, which is under two years old, rapidly scaled up too with a three-fold increase in market share and further going on to achieve segment leadership at the start of FY26. Exports also staged a strong comeback with double-digit growth that was led by Latin America, which continued its strong momentum, registering yet another high over what was already a record performance last year. 'Our brands continue to enjoy deep trust and loyalty among customers, helping us reclaim volumes and drive share across markets,' he said. Bullish on Brazil The recently launched Brazil business has grown scale quarter after quarter particularly after supplies were unlocked following the commissioning of the first company-owned overseas assembling facility in Manaus in June 2024. The business ended the year at a quarterly run rate that was in excess of what it sold for all of the previous financial year. To leverage the attractive market opportunity, capacity is being further increased, the portfolio augmented and the network expanded to cover the country. I truly believe Brazil will emerge as a sizable and exciting market for us in the years Bajaj 'To leverage the attractive market opportunity, capacity is being further increased, the portfolio augmented and the network expanded to cover the country. I truly believe Brazil will emerge as a sizable and exciting market for us in the years ahead,' said Niraj Bajaj. Summing up, the company would remain committed to driving competitiveness in the strategically relevant and important 125cc+ motorcycle segment while scaling up Chetak even further with a view to growing volumes, market share leadership and improving unit economics. Bajaj Auto would also focus on expanding and replicating market leadership in the electric three-wheeler segment and thereby mirroring the strong position built in the ICE category. It would also strive to sustain and broad base the recovery in exports while leveraging the uptick across select overseas markets. The company would stay the course 'relentlessly' on delivering differentiated product innovation, impactful in-market activation and superior customer experience. Project Velocity The year also saw Bajaj Auto kicking off Project Velocity which involved a thorough analysis of business units, leadership-led reviews, and 'iterative refinements' to each unit's organisation structure. This was followed by a carefully thought out mapping of talent to key roles, ensuring alignment with business priorities, and stronger cross-functional collaboration. 'It resulted in simplification of the organisation structure and flattening of the leadership layers to provide perfect correlation between our leadership levels, 4S framework and our leadership competency framework,' said the Chairman. As I reflect on the year gone by, for me it has brought home a profound business truth - in uncharted waters, competitiveness comes not from always having the wind at your back, but from being able to adroitly adjust your sails as the winds Bajaj All this revolved around simplicity of strategy, (anticipate the future with simplicity); singularity of objectives (drive singularity of alignment across the organisation); synergy of teams (bring synergies by enabling the cross functional teams to continuously adapt to the dynamic environment); and speed of execution (act with speed in flawlessly executing and continuously improving). According to Niraj Bajaj, these changes have already started to positively impact agility, efficiency and speed of execution within the ecosystem. 'As I reflect on the year gone by, for me it has brought home a profound business truth - in uncharted waters, competitiveness comes not from always having the wind at your back, but from being able to adroitly adjust your sails as the winds shift,' he observed.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Royal Enfield Himalayan tubeless spoke wheel prices hiked for new buyers
Royal Enfield has increased prices for the tubeless spoke wheels on the Himalayan 450 for new buyers. The tubeless cross-spoke wheels on the Royal Enfield Himalayan are now priced at ₹17,350, compared to the original launch price of ₹11,224. Notably, the bike maker recently increased the cross-spoke wheel prices for the existing Himalayan 450 owners from ₹12,424 to ₹40,645. New buyers will now pay a difference of ₹ 4,926 on the tubeless wheels, albeit the difference is not as significant as the one existing Royal Enfield Himalayan buyers will have to shell out. Royal Enfield Himalayan Tubeless Cross-Spoke Wheels Get More Expensive Royal Enfield introduced its cross-spoke tubeless wheels at a remarkably affordable price, which attracted several new and existing customers to bring them home. However, the competitive pricing seems to have only benefitted early-bird buyers. The updated price for the cross-spokes is now listed on the Royal Enfield MIY configurator and represents an additional cost over the ex-showroom price of the motorcycle. New buyers will now pay a difference of ₹4,926 on the tubeless wheels, albeit the difference is not as significant as the one existing Himalayan buyers will have to shell out. Also Read : Royal Enfield Himalayan 750 and Himalayan Electric teased for the first time Existing Royal Enfield Himalayan will have to shell out over ₹ 40,000 for the tubeless cross-spoke wheels That said, Royal Enfield is still offering its cross-spoke wheels at a more competitive price than its rivals. Triumph recently introduced tubeless cross-spoke wheels with the Scrambler 400 XC. The motorcycle commands a ₹27,000 premium over the standard Scrambler 400 X, which brings a new paint scheme, better underbelly protection, and the new tubeless spoked wheels. However, for customers looking to buy the wheels separately, the cross-spokes cost a whopping ₹72,000. We've explained the pricing for the Scrambler 400 XC tubeless spoke wheels in a separate story. Apart from RE and Triumph, KTM offers tubeless spoke wheels on the new-gen 390 Adventure S variant, which carries a ₹65,000 premium over the 390 Adventure X trim that comes equipped with alloy wheels. Watch: Royal Enfield Himalayan review: Adventure icon with brand new fashion Larger Royal Enfield Himalayan Coming Soon In related news, Royal Enfield recently showcased test mules of a larger Himalayan being tested somewhere in Ladakh. The middleweight adventure offering is expected to be powered by a larger twin-cylinder motor with a 700-750 cc displacement, while the electrified Himalayan - Him-E - accompanied the ADV as well. We could see the production version of the bigger Himalayan arriving globally towards the end of this year. Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date:
The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Huge UK car dealership in £2million debt after sudden collapse as administrators swoop in
A MAJOR car dealership has fallen into £2million debt after the business fell into administration. Administrators for cash-strapped Marsh Holdings Limited, based in Exeter, Devon, said the firm cannot pay back its unsecured creditors. 2 Marsh Holdings Ltd fell into administration last December Credit: Google maps 2 The firm held franchises for the likes of Harley Davidson in Plymouth Credit: Google maps The firm held franchises for the likes of Harley Davidson in Plymouth and Southampton, Triumph in Plymouth and Yamaha in Exeter. The dealership was forced to shut down all five showrooms last December - just months after it sold its Kia franchise to another group. Administrators at Westcotts Business Recovery are currently selling the Triumph and Harley-Davison showrooms at Plymouth for £1.55million which is less than £1.9million estimated market value. A huge portion of the firm's debt will be paid off with that money but the sum will not cover compensation to unsecured creditors. read more on motors Unpaid debt The dealership's three subsidiaries have a combined debt of £2.3million which will likely go unpaid, according to The administrators said: "It is not anticipated that a dividend will be paid to unsecured creditors." The firm owes ££1.161million to NatWest bank which holds security over the Plympton premises. In addition, the business has preferred claims for unpaid salaries and holiday pay totalling an estimated £69,385. Most read in Motors Lastly, HM Revenue and Customs is expecting payment of £360,000 for VAT, PAYE and workers' National Insurance. However, an offer of £1.55million has been accepted which will pay in full the outstanding balance at the bank, HMRC and the salaries. Edinburgh Cybersecurity Giant Adarma Collapses with 173 Jobs Lost 'Period of uncertainty in the economy' Just three months prior to the closure, the company reported "strong cash reserves". However, accounts for the group, which were filed at the end of last September, show it made an operating loss of £852,399. Taking into account the £1.2m second payment for the sale of Kia Taunton, it clocked up a profit of just £27,526 for the year, according to The firm blamed their recent issues on a 'period of uncertainty in the economy' along with continued poor weather, excessive supply and stock from their manufacturer partners, as well as recent budget announcements. A notice on the company's used car website said at the time: 'Sadly, we are devastated to announce that we have had to cease trading with immediate effect. We want to assure you that every possible effort was made to try and avoid this decision, but making it now is the only way we can minimise the impact on all those affected. 'We recognise there will be those of you that have concerns and matters outstanding and we want to assure you we are doing everything we possibly can to resolve these. 'We kindly ask that you are patient whilst we work to ensure these are dealt with quickly.' Company Rescue claims the firm employed 62 people at its showrooms and had a turnover of £30million. The Sun has reached out to Westcotts Business Recovery for a comment.
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Huge UK car dealership in £2million debt after sudden collapse as administrators swoop in
The firm is selling its dealerships below the market value PAY BACK Huge UK car dealership in £2million debt after sudden collapse as administrators swoop in Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR car dealership has fallen into £2million debt after the business fell into administration. Administrators for cash-strapped Marsh Holdings Limited, based in Exeter, Devon, said the firm cannot pay back its unsecured creditors. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Marsh Holdings Ltd fell into administration last December Credit: Google maps 2 The firm held franchises for the likes of Harley Davidson in Plymouth Credit: Google maps The firm held franchises for the likes of Harley Davidson in Plymouth and Southampton, Triumph in Plymouth and Yamaha in Exeter. The dealership was forced to shut down all five showrooms last December - just months after it sold its Kia franchise to another group. Administrators at Westcotts Business Recovery are currently selling the Triumph and Harley-Davison showrooms at Plymouth for £1.55million which is less than £1.9million estimated market value. A huge portion of the firm's debt will be paid off with that money but the sum will not cover compensation to unsecured creditors. Unpaid debt The dealership's three subsidiaries have a combined debt of £2.3million which will likely go unpaid, according to Car Dealer Magazine. The administrators said: "It is not anticipated that a dividend will be paid to unsecured creditors." The firm owes ££1.161million to NatWest bank which holds security over the Plympton premises. In addition, the business has preferred claims for unpaid salaries and holiday pay totalling an estimated £69,385. Lastly, HM Revenue and Customs is expecting payment of £360,000 for VAT, PAYE and workers' National Insurance. However, an offer of £1.55million has been accepted which will pay in full the outstanding balance at the bank, HMRC and the salaries. Edinburgh Cybersecurity Giant Adarma Collapses with 173 Jobs Lost 'Period of uncertainty in the economy' Just three months prior to the closure, the company reported "strong cash reserves". However, accounts for the group, which were filed at the end of last September, show it made an operating loss of £852,399. Taking into account the £1.2m second payment for the sale of Kia Taunton, it clocked up a profit of just £27,526 for the year, according to Car Dealer Magazine The firm blamed their recent issues on a 'period of uncertainty in the economy' along with continued poor weather, excessive supply and stock from their manufacturer partners, as well as recent budget announcements. A notice on the company's used car website said at the time: 'Sadly, we are devastated to announce that we have had to cease trading with immediate effect. We want to assure you that every possible effort was made to try and avoid this decision, but making it now is the only way we can minimise the impact on all those affected. 'We recognise there will be those of you that have concerns and matters outstanding and we want to assure you we are doing everything we possibly can to resolve these. 'We kindly ask that you are patient whilst we work to ensure these are dealt with quickly.' Company Rescue claims the firm employed 62 people at its showrooms and had a turnover of £30million. The Sun has reached out to Westcotts Business Recovery for a comment.
