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India's Royal Enfield targets new riders with 'unavoidable' EV shift

10+ hour, 36+ min ago  (194+ words) MUMBAI -- Ishmeet Kaur Muker, who has owned a Royal Enfield Interceptor motorbike for about eight years, was first taken by the brand when as a child India's Royal Enfield targets new riders with 'unavoidable' EV shift Flying Flea offers different…...

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Japan gets a taste for Suzuki Motor's canteen curries

2+ week, 14+ hour ago  (411+ words) TOKYO -- Japan's Suzuki Motor, best known for its cars and motorcycles, is winning plaudits for an unlikely sideline -- a range of Indian curry produc Japan gets a taste for Suzuki Motor's canteen curries Indian food offered in staff cafeterias to…...

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Honda marks 30 years in Vietnam with Spider-Man motorcycles

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (170+ words) Nikkei Asia Honda marks 30 years in Vietnam with Spider-Man motorcycles Limited-edition models celebrate brand's success in country One version of Honda Motor's Spider-Man limited-edition motorcycles will have a paint job reminiscent of the superhero's costume. (Honda) HANOI -- Honda Motor will…...

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Harley-Davidson revs up Japan lineup with 23 models this year

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (163+ words) TOKYO -- Harley-Davidson will release 23 motorcycles in the Japanese market this year, the U. S. company's local unit said Friday, as it aims to regain Harley-Davidson revs up Japan lineup with 23 models this year US motorcycle maker seeks to recapture ground lost to…...

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Honda hopes new electric sports motorcycle helps it zip past competition

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (195+ words) TOKYO -- Honda Motor, the world's top two-wheeler manufacturer, is betting on a new electric sports motorcycle to boost its brand image and expand sal Honda hopes new electric sports motorcycle helps it zip past competition Fast-charging WN7 intended to lift electrified…...

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Vin Fast's first battery-swappable e-bikes challenge gasoline motorcycles

3+ mon, 17+ hour ago  (183+ words) Nikkei Asia Vin Fast's first battery-swappable e-bikes challenge gasoline motorcycles Vietnamese company aims to have 45, 000 storage cabinets nationwide by March Vin Fast's swappable battery e-bike, the Viper, features various smart features, including a Smart Key that supports vehicle tracking and…...

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Taiwan's 'Tesla of scooters' Gogoro plots turnaround with new model

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (137+ words) Company rolls out lower-priced two-wheeler as it aims for profitability TAIPEI -- Taiwan's Gogoro is trying to end years of losses with a sharper focus and a new, cheaper electric scooter meant to reclaim market share. Chinese e-scooter maker Yadea enters…...

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Honda to debut self-driving riding lawn mower at US expo

6+ mon, 1+ day ago  (167+ words) TOKYO -- Honda Motor will introduce a self-driving riding lawn mower at a trade show next week in the U. S. , aiming to release the vehicle there in 202 Honda to debut self-driving riding lawn mower at US expo Battery-powered Pro Zision Autonomous slated…...

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Honda plans $300m expansion of Brazil motorcycle plant

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (161+ words) SAO PAULO -- Honda Motor said Thursday it will invest 1. 6 billion reais ($300 million) by 2029 in a Brazilian motorcycle'factory, expanding the facili Honda plans $300m expansion of Brazil motorcycle plant Japanese automaker eyes rising demand as local consumers seek affordable rides Honda Motor's…...

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Indonesia electric scooter sales drop after government subsidies dry up

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (157+ words) JAKARTA -- Indonesia's electric two-wheeler sales fell in 2025 after a few consecutive years of robust growth, which industry players blame on the dry Indonesia electric scooter sales drop after government subsidies dry up Uncertainty over Prabowo support fuels 'collapse' of EV…...