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Entrepreneur
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Entrepreneur
Hero MotoCorp Struggles in Scooter Market Despite Aggressive Launch Strategy
Competitors continued to gain ground in the same month. Bajaj Auto reported a 73.2 per cent increase in April scooter sales, TVS rose 23.5 per cent, and Suzuki climbed 9 per cent. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Hero MotoCorp, one of India's top two-wheeler manufacturers, is grappling with a surprising downturn in scooter sales in FY25, even as the broader scooter segment recorded double-digit growth. According to data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam), Hero's scooter sales dropped by 2.3 per cent, slipping from 4,00,453 units in FY24 to 3,91,419 in FY25. This slump stands in stark contrast to the 17.4 per cent growth the overall scooter market experienced during the same period, with rival manufacturers making strong gains. Bajaj Auto saw its scooter volumes surge by 139.7 per cent to 2,77,183 units, while Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) posted a 12.4 per cent rise, reaching 2.84 million units. TVS Motor and Suzuki Motorcycle India also logged notable growth at 24.9 per cent and 14.8 per cent, respectively. Hero's decline comes despite the company's aggressive strategy of launching several new scooter models. The Xoom 110 debuted in January 2023, followed by the Destini 125 Prime in August 2023 and the Pleasure Plus Xtec Sports in March 2024. In January 2025, Hero introduced three more models—the Destini 125, Xoom 125, and Xoom 160. But the expanded portfolio has not translated into lasting traction in the market. While the new models briefly lifted Hero's scooter sales—showing 34.9 per cent growth in January 2025, 12.1 per cent in February, and 22.5 per cent in March—the momentum was short-lived. By April 2025, sales plummeted 43.3 per cent year-on-year, from 31,712 units to 17,978. Though the steep drop is partly due to a high base effect, the result remains starkly out of sync with the broader industry trend. Competitors continued to gain ground in the same month. Bajaj Auto reported a 73.2 per cent increase in April scooter sales, TVS rose 23.5 per cent, and Suzuki climbed 9 per cent. Even Ather Energy, the electric scooter company in which Hero has invested, grew its volumes by 44 per cent, delivering 155,405 units. With total scooter sales rising to 6.85 million in FY25, up from 5.84 million in FY24, and motorcycles growing at a slower pace of 5.1 per cent, the market signals a clear consumer pivot toward scooters.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Police search for hit-and-run suspect, RiNo neighborhood fed up with constant crashes
DENVER (KDVR) — Denver police are still looking for the suspect in a hit-and-run near 26th Street and Larimer Street that happened a week ago. They said a motorcycle hit a person on a scooter, leaving them with serious injuries. Colorado Parks and Wildlife kills grey wolf in Pitkin County after attacks on livestock Jessica Regalado, who works in the neighborhood and was nearby on the night of the accident, is tired of it. 'Freaked everybody out again. Just another incident that keeps occurring in this area,' she said. Regalado has worked here for a few years, but said seeing crime scene tape and flashing lights never gets easier. 'It's just sad that it just keeps happening,' she said. According to the city of Denver's crash location map online, at least 10 similar incidents have happened in the 2600 block of Larimer since the start of 2024. This one involved a motorcycle, which is a common sight in the neighborhood. 'People just consistently being reckless in this area,' said Regalado. Recklessness, that was confirmed by Denver police, who said the driver was doing a wheelie at the time of the accident. Regalado believes it, having seen similar actions countless times. 'It kind of spooks our customers just because you have the engines roaring and then all the loud noises,' she said. While police still search for the suspect, Regalado plans to send a petition to the city asking for this block of Larimer to become pedestrian-only, similar to no-car areas like Larimer Square and 16th Street. Anything to keep the crime scenes from being a regular sight. 'We just want our neighborhood safe again,' said Regalado. Rockies on track for worst MLB season ever Denver police put out a Crime Stoppers bulletin today in hopes of finding the suspect, describing the motorcycle as an older, black model likely now with damage to the left side. There is up to a $2,000 reward for information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CNA
5 days ago
- Automotive
- CNA
Amazon's robotaxi unit Zoox issues second software recall after San Francisco crash
WASHINGTON : self-driving unit Zoox issued a second software update to improve how its vehicles track nearby pedestrians and prevent movement when someone is close, following a crash in San Francisco earlier this month, the company said Thursday. The recall covers 270 vehicles equipped with its self-driving software, Zoox said in a report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Thursday. On May 8, a person on an electric scooter was turning at low speed at a San Francisco intersection and struck an unoccupied Zoox robotaxi, the company said. The rider sustained minor injuries and fell next to the vehicle, which then began to move and then stopped without making further contact, the company said. The incident prompted Zoox to temporarily suspend on-road operations to conduct a review. Zoox said the software update will address an issue involving pedestrians and its self-driving vehicles that are stopped or moving very slowly or about to resume travel. Under certain rare scenarios, the Zoox vehicle may resume travel without continuing to detect the presence of the nearby person, the company said. Zoox paused all driverless vehicle operations after the incident and then implemented a software update and conducted simulation and testing, it said, adding it resumed operations last week. All of the vehicles are owned by the company and are not yet available for sale to the general public. Zoox has been testing self-driving vehicles on public roads since 2023 in California and Nevada and last year expanded testing to Florida and Texas. The test fleet now operates in the Bay Area, including San Francisco, as well as Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Seattle, Austin, and Miami. Earlier this month, Zoox issued a software recall for 270 driverless vehicles after an unoccupied robotaxi was involved in an April 8 crash with a passenger car in Las Vegas. In April, NHTSA closed a probe into 258 Zoox vehicles over a braking issue after the company issued a recall to update its software.
CNA
5 days ago
- Automotive
- CNA
Amazon's Zoox issues second software recall this month after San Francisco crash
self-driving unit Zoox has issued a second software recall this month to improve how its vehicles track nearby pedestrians and prevent movement when someone is close, following a crash in San Francisco earlier this month. The recall covers 270 vehicles equipped with its Automated Driving Systems software, which had versions released prior to May 21, Zoox said in a report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Thursday. Zoox has updated the software. On May 8, an unoccupied Zoox robotaxi was struck by an electric scooter while turning at low speed at a San Francisco intersection, the company said last week. The rider sustained minor injuries and fell next to the vehicle, which continued turning and then stopped without making further contact, it said. Earlier this month, Zoox had issued a software recall for 270 driverless vehicles after an unoccupied robotaxi was involved in an April 8 crash with a passenger car in Las Vegas. In April, NHTSA closed a probe into 258 Zoox vehicles over a braking issue after the company issued a recall to update their software.
CNET
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- CNET
Memorial Day Sales: Act Now To Save on Electric Scooters Today
We're in the final hours of Memorial Day deals, which means it's time to add to cart while you still can, whether you want to save on essentials or finally splurge on those big-ticket items you've been eyeing. If you're looking for something fun and functional, Amazon is currently offering up to $150 off on select Segway scooters. Whether you're after a scooter that can help you with your long-distance commutes or something safe for your kids to ride, there's an option for everyone. However, we don't exactly know how long this sale or the stock will last, so you might want to act fast. The sale features the popular new Segway ZT3 Pro at a $100 discount, meaning you can grab it for $1,000. CNET scooter guru Joseph Kaminski got to test the unit last year, and according to him, this scooter is ideal for daily errands. He says the scooter can pick up decent speed while providing a smooth ride. You get 40 miles in the eco mode and 18 in sports mode, but that can vary depending on different factors. Hey, did you know? CNET Deals texts are free, easy and save you money. For mid-distance commutes, consider the E2 Plus II electric scooter, which is incredibly lightweight yet sturdy. This one offers a range of up to 16 miles on a single charge and is specifically designed for new riders. You can currently preorder it at a discount for $300. Some other noteworthy deals include: There's more to discover, but make sure you get your orders in before it's too late. Why this deal matters High-quality e-bikes and scooters often go for well over $1,000. This Memorial Day sale by Segway is offering a limited-time chance to improve your commutes for less.
