Vikram Joshi

Transportation & Energy Reporter

Vikram Joshi

Vikram Joshi reports on motorcycles, transportation, and clean energy technologies. He is passionate about sustainable mobility solutions.

Articles by Vikram Joshi

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Consumer Court Orders Maruti to Replace Grand Vitara Over E20 Fuel Damage
AutoJul 21, 2026

In India's first consumer ruling linked to E20 petrol, Raipur's consumer commission has ordered Maruti Suzuki to replace a Grand Vitara or refund Rs 20.5 lakh after the SUV suffered repeated engine stalling on ethanol-blended fuel.

Ducati Multistrada V4 Rally Launched in India at Rs 29.72 Lakh: First Look
MotorcyclesJul 18, 2026

Ducati has brought its most capable adventure tourer to India with long-travel suspension, off-road focus, and the powerful V4 Granturismo engine.

2026 Royal Enfield Classic 350 launched at Rs 1.87 lakh: What is new
AutoJul 17, 2026

Royal Enfield has updated the Classic 350 with an assist and slipper clutch and a USB Type-C charging port, while keeping the iconic design unchanged.

Government plans to penalise erring e-scooter companies -- what EV buyers in India should know
MotorcyclesJul 15, 2026

India's crackdown on FAME-II subsidy violations has led to collapsed sales at Hero Electric, Okinawa, and Benling, with over 400,000 claims rejected and smaller players vanishing from the market.

Yamaha launches flex-fuel FZ at Rs 1.24 lakh in India -- what it means for commuters
MotorcyclesJul 14, 2026

Yamaha has launched the FZ Blue Flex in India at Rs 1.24 lakh, its first flex-fuel motorcycle that can run on ethanol blends from E20 to E85. Here is how it compares to the standard FZ and what it means for buyers.

EV ownership costs rise with battery-as-service model in India - what it means for e-scooter buyers
MotorcyclesJul 13, 2026

Battery-as-a-Service cuts upfront EV prices by lakhs but adds recurring per-km charges. Here is how the math works for electric two-wheeler buyers in India.

Hero Vida VX2 Plus 4.4kWh launched with 187km range at Rs 1.44 lakh
MotorcyclesJul 12, 2026

Hero MotoCorp launches Vida VX2 Plus 4.4kWh electric scooter with 187km IDC range, removable batteries and DC fast charging at Rs 1.44 lakh.

Ducati launches Multistrada V4 Rally in India at Rs 32.40 lakh what makes it the ultimate adventure tourer
MotorcyclesJul 11, 2026

Ducati has launched the 2026 Multistrada V4 Rally in India at Rs 32.40 lakh, bringing class-leading radar safety tech, long-travel suspension, and a 30-litre fuel tank to the premium adventure touring segment.

Honda lines up 5 new premium bikes and electric scooters for India full launch roadmap revealed
MotorcyclesJul 10, 2026

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India is investing Rs 2,420 crore in new production lines, expanding to 8 million units capacity by 2028, while launching E-Clutch equipped premium bikes and electric scooters.

Ola Electric faces supplier insolvency petitions -- what went wrong and what it means for EV scooter buyers
MotorcyclesJul 9, 2026

Two suppliers have filed insolvency petitions against Ola Electric over a Rs 40.6 crore dispute, sending the stock down 9% in three days. Here is what happened and whether it affects scooter deliveries.

Oben Rorr Evo electric motorcycle deliveries begin in India after 25,000 bookings in 15 days
MotorcyclesJul 8, 2026

Oben Electric has started customer deliveries of the Rorr Evo from Bengaluru with plans to expand across 150 showrooms in 90-plus cities nationwide.

Ultraviolette F77 MACH 2 becomes first Indian production motorcycle to complete Isle of Man TT lap
MotorcyclesJul 7, 2026

Ultraviolette's F77 MACH 2 electric motorcycle completes the legendary 60.72km Isle of Man TT Mountain Course lap, setting a milestone for Indian motorsport.