Latest Car and Bike News highlights Today February 17, 2025: Driving with a blacklisted FASTag will now invite massive penalty. Here's what you should know
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Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by HT Auto. 17 Feb 2025, 08:09 PM IST
Auto News News Live Updates: Driving with a blacklisted FASTag will now invite massive penalty. Here's what you should know
- Driving with a blacklisted FASTag. Be prepared to pay double penalty even if you attempt a last-minute recharge.
17 Feb 2025, 07:58 PM IST
Bike News News Live Updates: Aprilia Tuono 457 launched in India, bookings open and deliveries start March
- India is the first market to get the Aprilia Tuono 457, which shares its underpinnings with the RS 457 but gets a completely different design and has been optimised for more street-friendly riding.
17 Feb 2025, 05:27 PM IST
Auto News News Live Updates: JSW MG Motor appoints Anurag Mehrotra as Managing Director. Check details
- JSW MG Motor names Anurag Mehrotra as Managing Director
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17 Feb 2025, 05:20 PM IST
Bike News News Live Updates: Triumph Speed T4 updated with range of new colour options. Check details
- The Triumph Speed T4, which got a price cut earlier this month, has now been updated with new colour options including Caspian Blue / Pearl Metallic White, Lava Red Gloss / Pearl Metallic White, Phantom Black / Pearl Metallic White and Phantom Black / Storm Grey.
17 Feb 2025, 03:13 PM IST
Car News News Live Updates: Lexus LX 500d bookings paused. Here's when they are expected to resume
- Lexus LX 500d was launched in 2022 with a price tag of ₹2.82 crore. The flagship SUV's bookings have been halted for the time being.
17 Feb 2025, 02:16 PM IST
Electric Vehicles News Live Updates: BYD Sealion 7 launched at ₹48.9 lakh. Gets a claimed range of 567 km and 690 Nm of torque. Check details
- The BYD Sealion 7 is available in both RWD and AWD configurations. Both the variants come with the same 82.6 kWh battery pack.
17 Feb 2025, 01:15 PM IST
Electric Vehicles News Live Updates: Kia EV4 breaks cover as hatchback and sedan. Design revealed ahead of February 27 debut
- Kia will fully reveal the EV4 Concept during its EV Day event when it will also showcase two other upcoming models.
17 Feb 2025, 01:10 PM IST
Car News News Live Updates: Renault Kiger & Triber receive base and mid-level variant updates, price hiked. Here's how much they cost now…
- Renault Kiger and Triber's updated variants have been launched in India at a starting price of ₹609,995 (ex-showroom).
17 Feb 2025, 12:50 PM IST
Car News News Live Updates: Audi RS Q8 Facelift launched in India with more power, priced at ₹2.49 crore
- The new Audi RS Q8 facelift gets a nip and tuck in styling but the big update comes to the mighty V8 engine that now makes 850 Nm of peak torque on the performance SUV.
17 Feb 2025, 12:39 PM IST
Car News News Live Updates: Hyundai Creta becomes the best selling pre owned car for Hyundai Promise. Check details
- Hyundai Promise is the pre-owned car division of Hyundai. It reported its best ever yearly sales with over 1.57 lakh units sold, dominated by the Creta
17 Feb 2025, 12:14 PM IST
Auto News News Live Updates: New FASTag rules implemented from today. Check what has changed
- FASTag rules across India has changed from Monday (February 17) with updated penalties on low balance and blacklisted tags.
17 Feb 2025, 10:15 AM IST
Bike News News Live Updates: Ola Roadster X vs Honda Shine 125: EV or ICE? Which way suits you
- While the Ola Roadster X gets a marginally higher upfront cost than the Honda Shine 125, the EV claims to be esaier on the pocket in day to day usage.
17 Feb 2025, 09:37 AM IST
Bike News News Live Updates: Honda NT1100 sport tourer bike's design patented in India. Launch soon?
- Honda NT1100 is a sport-tourer that shares the same engine with Honda Africa Twin.
17 Feb 2025, 09:00 AM IST
Reviews News Live Updates: BYD Sealion 7 first-drive review: Smooth operator or performance beast? Or Both
- The BYD Sealion 7. A flagship premium SUV that aims to be the performance benchmark. But can it? Lets find out.
17 Feb 2025, 08:57 AM IST
Electric Vehicles News Live Updates: Jaguar's first EV post-brand-revamp spotted, it's a four-door GT promising 800 km range with a very long…
- Jaguar's new flagship electric sedan, which is the first car from the British brand, is expected to launch in 2027 and it promises about 800 kilometre range on a full charge.
First Published Date: 17 Feb 2025, 08:57 AM IST
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