Simple Energy has launched its new Wave electric scooter in the Indian market

Simple Wave scooter

Simple Energy has launched its new Wave electric scooter in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 1.10 lakh (ex-showroom). The EV is aimed at the mass market and is the first family-focused scooter of the manufacturer in the country. The electric two-wheeler manufacturer plans to initiate deliveries from the last week of September. Bookings for the Simple Wave are open through the dealerships.

Simple Wave: Variants, Range

The Wave is offered in six configurations across the Simple Wave S, Simple Wave, and Simple Wave+ variants. The range-topping Simple Wave+ claims an IDC range of up to 243km. 

The Simple Wave+ uses a 5kWh battery pack, a 6.4kW PMSM motor and has a claimed top speed of 90kmph. The company says it produces 179Nm of wheel torque.

Other versions use 3.7kWh, 2.7kWh and 2.2kWh battery packs. Their claimed IDC ranges are 171km, 132km and 110km, respectively. The exact battery and equipment combination depends on the selected model. All variants offer Ride, Eco and ECOX riding modes, while higher versions also receive a Sport mode.

Simple Wave: Charging

The scooter uses a chain-drive transmission and has an IP67-rated battery pack and motor protection. Portable chargers are offered, while the Simple Wave+ supports fast charging. Simple Energy claims the top model can charge from 0 to 80 per cent in 2 hours and 15 minutes using the fast-charging system.

Simple Wave: Design

As per the brand, Simple Wave has been developed around the requirements of everyday Indian families. The list of practicality features includes a total storage capacity of up to 70 litres. This includes the under-seat storage compartment, which can hold up to 63 litres, a 3-litre glovebox and a separate 4-litre auxiliary compartment called the Pill.

It comes with smooth edges and curves, with the headlight housed in the front apron. Additionally, the DRLs are placed on the headlamp unit. The side of the scooter comes with contours and "Wave" lettering on the side. All of this is complemented by the presence of a single-piece seat.

The scooter will be available in colours including Pearl White, Coral Red, Twilight Black, Polar Blue, Dolphin Grey and Forest Green, depending on the variant.

Simple Wave: Hardware, Dimensions

The scooter has a 1,347mm wheelbase, a 150kg payload capacity and a 775mm seat height. It also offers 175mm of ground clearance, and a claimed 300mm water-wading capability. A tubular steel frame, telescopic front suspension, progressive twin rear shock absorbers and 12-inch alloy wheels form the basic chassis package. Braking is handled by a front disc and rear drum with Combined Braking System support.

10 fastest aircraft ever made

 

Other than spacecraft, aircraft are the fastest vehicles, leaving cars and bikes for dust.

We take a look at the ten fastest planes ever flown. Though some uncrewed aircraft (like the X-43) have flown faster, they somehow fail to stir the imagination in the way an aircraft carrying a pilot does, so we will look at true crewed aircraft only. We have given the speed in mph and Mach.

Mach is a measure of speed relative to local conditions; at sea level sound travels at around 760mph, (so, at sea level Mach 1 is around 760 mph) as you get higher the air gets thinner and sound is slower. Let’s meet the 10 fastest planes…

 

10: MiG-31 ‘Foxhound’ - 1900mph - Mach 2.83

The MiG-31 has two turbofan engines, which when deploying afterburner (fuel burnt towards the rear of the engine to increase thrust) have a combined thrust of 68,000 lb ft (equivalent to 304kN). The engine is the Soloviev D-30. The MiG-31 first flew in 1975 and entered service in 1981.

Other than the two ancient, and barely flyable, MiG-25s in Syria, the MiG-31 is the fastest (known) crewed aircraft flying anywhere in the world in 2024. Though capable of Mach 2.83, the MiG-31 is limited to Mach 1.5 in peacetime to preserve engine and airframe life.

 

9: Mikoyan-Gurevich Ye-150 series – Mach 2.85

The Ye-150 series were wildly-high-performance heavy interceptors. They could out-drag and out-climb any fighter in the world, and they also looked exceptionally mean. Despite taking its first flight as long ago as 1959, the Ye-150 could reach an astonishing Mach 2.65 (some sources claim even higher speeds of Mach 2.85, or 3030 km/h) and could ascend to altitudes above 69,000 feet (21,031m).

The series of four experimental fighter-prototypes was built in an effort to create a new, highly automated fighter to defend the Soviet Union against a proliferating Western threat (including supersonic bombers like the B-58, then in development). To catch and destroy these fast, high-flying intruders, the interceptor was to be automatically steered under the guidance of ground radars before engaging its own cutting-edge detection and weapons systems.

 

8: General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark – Mach 2.91+

The F-111 bomber was the result of a failed project to build a fighter-bomber capable of serving both the United States Air Force and Navy as both a fighter-interceptor and a fast bomber. The naval fighter version for aircraft carriers, the F-111B, proved too heavy and sluggish to serve and was cancelled in favour of the F-14 Tomcat.

Open any aircraft reference book or website and you’ll read that the F-111 had a top speed somewhere between Mach 2.2 and Mach 2.5. But when the Hush-Kit site spoke to F-111 pilots and navigators he found that this official number is rather modest.  Aardvark Weapon System Officer Jim Rotramel noted, “There was NO specified maximum speed.”

 

7: North American XB-70 Valkyrie (1964) – Mach 3

Until the late 1950s everyone knew that each successive generation of bombers was faster and higher flying than the last. They had to be, as the fighters tasked with blowing them out of the sky were getting ever faster and higher flying. The next step was Mach 3, three times the speed of sound – or around 2000 mph, at 75,000ft.

The resultant aircraft was arguably the most impressive machine that ever flew: a sleek 56-metre-long white dart with a delta wing with outer sections that folded down by 65 degrees during high-speed flight. Despite its beauty, the B-70 fleet was designed to annihilate hundreds of thousands of civilians or highly protected nuclear missile silos with free-fall nuclear bombs.

 

6: Bell X-2 Starbuster - Mach 3.196 (air-launched)

In 1947, the Bell X-1 broke the sound barrier, and a mere eight years later the X-2 was going three times faster, and was the very first aircraft to go faster than Mach 3. It was rocket-powered, with a swept-wing. It was launched from beneath a Boeing B-50 mothership.

The project started as early as 1945, with the Bell Aircraft Corporation, the United States Army Air Force and the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) teaming up to study the aerodynamic issues of extremely fast and high flying.

 

5: Mikoyan MiG-25 ‘Foxbat’ - Mach 3.2

The Mikoyan MiG-25 was a 1960s Soviet aircraft conceived with several roles in mind. It needed to be fast enough to catch the US A-5 and (later cancelled) XB-70 bombers, as well as perform the reconnaissance and recce-nuclear-bomber role. For these roles, it was intended to rely on high speed and high altitudes to succeed.

Whereas the US SR-71 Blackbird relied on exotic technology, fuel, engines and materials to reach high speeds, the Soviet Union used a largely stainless steel construction to withstand the huge aircraft skin temperatures and very large engines. This simple solution was far cheaper but meant it was slower and couldn’t achieve tri-sonic speed for very long.

 

4: Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird - Mach 3.3 (1964)

Produced in huge secrecy, the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird was a technological marvel that seemingly arrived from space. The sleek alien looks of the SR-71 were utterly appropriate for a machine many years ahead of its time. The Blackbird was penned by the great aircraft designer Kelly Johnson, in Lockheed’s legendary Skunk Works advanced projects department.

The SR-71 could travel over 33 miles every minute. Key to the Blackbird’s high speed were its unusual engines and their relationship with their inlet shock, its special fuel, the aircraft’s low drag shape and sharp wing sweep, its use of titanium, and its cooling systems.

 

3: Lockheed YF-12 - Mach 3.35 (1963)

The swiftest fighter aircraft ever created, the Lockheed YF-12 was a prototype for an advanced United States Air Force interceptor able to fly incredibly fast, with a belly full of ultra-long range AIM-47 air-to-air missiles to knock out Soviet bomber threatening the United States.

Though this sounds formidable, there were several flaws with the concept, one being that the YF-12 with its many exotic features, could not be quickly scrambled. It took much too long to prepare the aircraft for flight, a bad quality in an aircraft intended to intercept enemy bombers at a moment’s notice.

 

2: Lockheed A-12 ‘Cygnus’

At 30 metres, the A-12 was very long for a single-seat aircraft. It was designed for prolonged flight at Mach 3, so required titanium in its construction to survive a skin temperature reaching between 300 and 400 degrees. Such high-speed flight was enough to lengthen the aircraft, and it would only contract again was cool.

Though its maximum speed is often stated as Mach 3.35, it is likely that the A-12 was capable of even faster speeds with Mach 3.6 very possible. It flew operational missions for a short time before being replaced by the twin-seat and considerably more capable SR-71 Blackbird.

 

1: North American X-15 - Mach 6.7+ (1959)

The record for the fastest speed for a crewed aircraft has stood for an astonishing 57 years. The North American X-15 was a research aircraft built to explore extremes of speed and altitude. The X-15 reached an astonishing 4,519mph

Heat resistance came from the use of heat-resistant nickel alloy (Inconel-X 750). Earlier flights used the XLR11 rocket engine which used ethyl alcohol and liquid oxygen. The majority of flights (175 of 199) used the XLR99 which employed anhydrous ammonia and liquid oxygen as propellant.

Tata Sierra EV Launch Live Updates: Price, Range, Charging Time, Features, Bookings

Sierra EV

 

Tata Sierra EV Launch Live Updates: Price, Range, Charging Time, Features, Bookings

Tata Sierra EV Launch Live Updates: Tata Sierra EV has launched in India, starting at Rs 18.79 lakh (ex-showroom). Here's all you need to know about the Tata EV's prices, variants, range, features and bookings.

Tata Sierra EV Launch Live Updates: The Tata Sierra EV is finally here, marking the return of one of the brand's most iconic nameplates in an all-electric avatar. Prices start at Rs 18.79 lakh (ex-showroom), with Tata positioning the SUV between the Curvv EV and Harrier EV. Bookings are now open, while customer deliveries are scheduled to begin on July 15.

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Tata Sierra EV Price And Variants

The Tata Sierra EV has been launched at a starting price of Rs 18.79 lakh (ex-showroom), making it one of Tata Motors' most important EV launches this year. The electric SUV is offered in multiple trims, with rear-wheel drive and QWD (Quad-Wheel Drive) configurations depending on the variant. The top-of-the-line variant is priced at Rs 24.79 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Battery, Range, and Charging Details

The Sierra EV is available with 65kWh and 75kWh battery packs, depending on the chosen variant. The larger battery is paired with Tata's dual-motor QWD setup, while rear-wheel-drive versions offer a more accessible entry point. The SUV supports DC fast charging and comes with multiple drive modes, including a dedicated Boost Mode on select variants. Tata is also offering a lifetime battery warranty for the first registered private owner, one of the standout announcements at the launch.

Premium Features And What To Expect

Inside, the Sierra EV gets a triple-screen dashboard, a panoramic sunroof, connected car technology, ventilated front seats, premium upholstery and a Level 2 ADAS suite on higher variants. The production model also retains signature Sierra styling cues, including the wraparound rear glass, while adopting a modern EV design with connected LED lighting and flush door handles.

Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Latest Updates

 

Royal Enfield 650

Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Latest Updates

The Royal Enfield Bullet 650 has been unveiled at Motoverse 2025. It carries over iconic touches like the bench seat, and peashooter exhausts, & will be likely launched around early-2026.

Royal Enfield has taken the wraps off the new Bullet 650 at EICMA 2025. Staying true to its timeless character, the new Bullet 650 carries forward the familiar old-school design that has defined the nameplate for more than nine decades.

A new spy shot of the Bullet 650 has surfaced on the internet. It seems to be inching closer to production.

Bullet 650 Key Highlights
Engine Capacity	647.95 cc
Transmission	6 Speed Manual
Kerb Weight	243 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	14.8 litres
Seat Height	800 mm
Max Power	46.39 bhp

Royal Enfield Bullet 650 Summary

Royal Enfield Bullet 650 is expected to launch in India in June 2026 in the expected price range of ₹ 2,80,000 to ₹ 2,90,000. Currently available bikes which are similar to Bullet 650 are Harley-Davidson X440 T, Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 & BSA Gold Star 650. Another bike similar to Bullet 650 is Royal Enfield Continental GT 450 which is launching in October 2026 in India.

With a proven 650cc platform at its disposal now, Royal Enfield using it for its iconic brand Bullet comes as no surprise. The company has already spawned three bikes based on its largest displacement platform, and a couple more are on their way, including the Bullet 650.

As per Royal Enfield’s leaked presentation which revealed the silhouette of the bike, the Bullet 650 will retain design lines almost identical to its existing 350cc version. Hence, expect it to get a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, a stepped single-piece seat, a tall handlebar, and spoke wheels. Maintaining its quintessential retro-inspired theme, we believe it will be basic in terms of features and get things like a semi-digital console and halogen headlamp.

The 650cc, air/oil-cooled engine is likely to remain the same as it’s on the existing motorcycles. It comes mated to a six-speed gearbox and produces 47bhp and 52Nm. Similar to the Interceptor 650 and Continental GT 650, it will perhaps ride on 18-inch wheels at both ends, with telescopic forks and dual springs. Braking, meanwhile, will certainly be handled by a single disc at both ends with dual-channel ABS.

Royal Enfield is unlikely to launch the Bullet 650 anytime sooner than 2025, and other, newer 650s will be introduced before that.

Bullet 650 Specifications & Features

Variant: Standard

Specifications

Power & Performance

·                  Displacement - 647.95 cc

·                  Max Power - 46.39 bhp @ 7250 rpm

·                  Max Torque - 52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm

·                  Transmission - 6 Speed Manual

·                  Transmission Type - Chain Drive

·                  Gear Shifting Pattern - 1 Down 5 Up

·                  Clutch - Wet Multiplate

·                  Engine Type - 2 Cylinder

·                  Bore x Stroke - 78 mm x 67.8 mm

·                  Compression Ratio - 9.5:1

·                  Battery - 12V, 12 Ah

·                  Emission Standard - BS6 Phase 2B

·                  Fuel Type - Petrol

 Brakes & Wheels

·                  Braking System - Dual Channel ABS

·                  Front Brake - Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper

·                  Rear Brake - Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston calipers

·                  Wheel Type - Spoke

 Suspensions & Chassis

·                  Front Suspension - Telescopic Fork 43mm

·                  Rear Suspension - Twin Shock Absorber

·                  Chassis Type - Steel Tubular Spine Frame

 Dimensions

·                  Kerb Weight - 243 kg

·                  Seat Height - 800 mm

·                  Ground Clearance - 154 mm

·                  Fuel Tank Capacity - 14.8 litres

·                  Overall Dimensions (LxWxH) - 2318 mm x 892 mm x 1137 mm

·                  Wheelbase - 1475 mm

 Features

·                  Instrument Console - Semi-Digital

·                  Speedometer - Analogue

·                  Odometer - Digital

·                  Fuel Gauge - Digital

·                  Gear Indicator - Yes

·                  Low Fuel Indicator - Yes

·                  Service Reminder Indicator - Yes

·                  Clock - Yes

 Safety & Convenience

·                  USB Charging Port - Yes

 Lights

·                  Headlight - LED Headlamp

·                  DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) - Yes

·                  Brake/Tail Light

·                  LED

·                  Turn Signal

·                  Halogen Bulb

 Seat & Storage

·                  Under Seat Storage - No

·                  Pillion Seat - Stepped Seat

·                  Pillion Comfort - Footrest, Grab rail

 Additional Features

·                  Additional Features - Adjustable Brake and Clutch Levers

New-gen Renault Duster launch in india

 

 

duster

New-gen Renault Duster launch date for India revealed

Renault India officially showcased the next-generation Duster earlier this year. Interested customers can pre-book their cars for Rs. 21,000, with deliveries expected to commence sometime next month.

Prices for the 2026 Duster will be announced in India on 17 March. The Hyundai Creta and Tata Sierra rival has started arriving at local dealerships, and more details are available on our website.

Renault will offer a range of engine options with the new Duster, including a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol, a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol, and a 1.8-litre Hybrid GDi turbocharged petrol. Transmission options will include a six-speed manual and a six-speed DCT unit.

In terms of features, the upcoming Renault Duster will receive all—LED lighting, a new three-spoke steering wheel, dual-zone climate control, powered front seats, a powered tailgate, Level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera, a panoramic sunroof, EPB with auto-hold, ambient lighting, an adjustable front armrest, and a dual-screen setup on the dashboard.

 

JAWA 42

Jawa 42 launched in a new white shade.

Jawa has introduced the popular Jawa 42 in a new Ivory White shade. This new colourway is priced at Rs 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom) and adds a light retro colour touch to the brand's neo-classic lineup. This is an important update as style and colour are aspects that are known to significantly influence purchase decisions in this segment. So, buyers who are into retro bikes as well as younger riders should care. There is no change in the mechanical setup, features or performance. It purely expands visual choice within the same package. For Indian buyers cross-shopping Royal Enfield Hunter 350 or Honda CB350, colour differentiation and perceived uniqueness often affect showroom preference and resale desirability. Thus, this update is relevant despite unchanged specifications.

Jawa 42: Engine And Performance

The bike is powered by a 294-cc liquid-cooled J-Panther engine. This unit produces 26.94 hp of maximum power and 26.84 Nm of peak torque. It comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox option. According to the brand, the riding experience is elevated by factors like refined NVH levels, improved gearing and throttle maps, as well as an assist-and-slipper clutch.

Jawa 42 launched in a new white shade.

Jawa has introduced the popular Jawa 42 in a new Ivory White shade. This new colourway is priced at Rs 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom) and adds a light retro colour touch to the brand's neo-classic lineup. This is an important update as style and colour are aspects that are known to significantly influence purchase decisions in this segment. So, buyers who are into retro bikes as well as younger riders should care. There is no change in the mechanical setup, features or performance. It purely expands visual choice within the same package. For Indian buyers cross-shopping Royal Enfield Hunter 350 or Honda CB350, colour differentiation and perceived uniqueness often affect showroom preference and resale desirability. Thus, this update is relevant despite unchanged specifications.

Price And Positioning: Same Band As Rivals

The Jawa 42 in Ivory colour is priced at Rs 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom). This aligns the bike with mid-variants of Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and undercutting Honda CB350 trims. In showroom comparison, price parity means colour and styling become deciding factors rather than specification advantage. Retro buyers often prioritise visual identity over marginal performance differences.

Ownership And Resale: Why Colour Matters In This Segment

Neo-classic motorcycles in India show stronger resale for distinctive or lighter shades compared with darker, common finishes. Unique colours can also reduce market saturation and improve perceived exclusivity. With over 450 service touchpoints and a 4-year/50,000-km warranty, ownership coverage remains unchanged across colours. So, the Ivory option mainly affects desirability and resale perception, not cost of ownership.

MG Motor New SUV Majestor premium

 

MG Majestor

MG Motor is set to expand its SUV portfolio with the launch of the MG Majestor, a premium SUV that blends bold design, advanced technology, and strong performance. Aimed at buyers wanting both road presence and modern comfort, the MG Majestor is expected to enter the upper mid-size to full-size SUV segment.

Striking Exterior Design

The MG Majestor stands out with its muscular and commanding look. The front design is expected to feature a large, bold grille with chrome accents, sleek LED headlights, and distinctive daytime running lights, giving it a modern and aggressive appeal. The SUV’s tall stance, wide body, and strong character lines enhance its premium feel. Large alloy wheels, roof rails, and a sculpted rear with LED tail lamps further add to its bold SUV identity. Overall, the Majestor looks designed to grab attention both in city traffic and on highways.

Premium and Spacious Interior

Inside, the MG Majestor is likely to offer a spacious and well-crafted cabin, with a focus on comfort and luxury. The dashboard design is expected to be modern and minimal, with a large touchscreen infotainment system at the centre. Soft-touch materials, premium upholstery, and ambient lighting can create a luxurious and upmarket cabin feel. With ample legroom and headroom, the SUV should comfortably accommodate families as well as long-distance travellers. A large boot space will also make it practical for road trips and daily use.

Advanced Technology and Features

MG is known for offering feature-rich vehicles, and the Majestor is expected to continue this trend. The SUV may come equipped with a large digital instrument cluster, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a premium sound system, and connected car technology. Comfort features like a panoramic sunroof, automatic climate control, powered seats, and wireless charging could also be part of the package, making every drive more enjoyable.

Performance and Driving Experience

Under the hood, the MG Majestor is expected to offer a powerful engine option, possibly a diesel or petrol engine tuned for strong performance and smooth cruising. An automatic transmission option is also likely, ensuring ease of driving in both city and highway conditions. With a robust suspension setup and high ground clearance, the Majestor should handle rough roads confidently while maintaining ride comfort.

Safety First

Safety is expected to be a major focus for the MG Majestor. Features such as multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, traction control, a 360-degree camera, and advanced driver assistance systems may be offered. These features can provide peace of mind to drivers and passengers alike.

Conclusion

The MG Majestor is shaping up to be an exciting new SUV that combines bold styling, modern technology, strong performance, and advanced safety. With its premium positioning and feature-packed approach, it has the potential to become a strong choice for buyers looking for a stylish and powerful SUV in India. Stay tuned for more updates, and consider making the MG Majestor your next premium SUV.