Greaves Cotton Limited showcased its wide-ranging mobility solutions at the Auto Expo 2025 – The Motor Show in New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam. The company unveiled a variety of ‘Made in India’ products across electric two- wheeler and three-wheelers, which included concept vehicles, charging solutions, engines, powertrain systems and retail aftermarket accessories.

The showcase at the expo included a series of exciting developments such as its e-motorcycle concept Xyber and Xpress, a solution tailored for the fast-growing quick commerce and delivery segment. Also featured was Xargo a high-speed electric three-wheeler designed for multiple applications in the expanding e-commerce ecosystem.

A fast-charging wall-mounted system was presented, designed for user convenience and efficiency, while Greaves introduced new variants of its best-selling two-wheelers, Nexus and Magnus. The Nexus Exec is an ultra-luxury, high-performance family electric scooter featuring a 5 kW motor, a top speed of 93 km/h and a 3.5-hour charging time. The Nexus S Tourismo is a premium race-edition, high-performance family electric scooter and the Magnus Neo was the upgraded version that set a national record with its Bengaluru-Delhi journey of over 2,300 km.

Greaves also presented new solutions for the automotive sector including a hydrogen-powered engine concept, a CNG engine and a Euro V+ compliant engine for the European market. The company displayed a variety of retail aftermarket accessories such as motors, rear axle assemblies and a high-performance lithium-ion battery designed for data centres and banks. Additionally, advanced motion control systems from Excel Controlinkage were part of the showcase.

Through its electric mobility business, Greaves Electric Mobility and its Ampere brand, the company has been re-imagining last-mile mobility in India. Its vehicles have collectively travelled 3.8 billion electric kilometres, saving 1.5 lakh tonnes of CO2 emissions—an environmental impact equivalent to planting 5.9 million trees.

Commenting on the company’s innovative solutions displayed at the expo, Greaves Cotton Non-Executive Vice Chairman Nagesh Basavanhalli said, “Greaves Cotton continues to leverage its engineering expertise to build a complete and agile mobility ecosystem that maximises synergies across its various businesses, in line with our objective to lead India’s transition to a more sustainable and inclusive economy. The products showcased today blend technology, sophisticated engineering, and intelligent design applications across versatile segments, and are inspired by deep consumer insights. These innovations have been proudly conceptualised and created in India, with the aim of positively impacting a billion lives and empowering them through smart, sustainable, and accessible solutions."

Remarking on Greaves Electric Mobility’s display at the expo, Chief Executive Officer K. Vijaya Kumar said, “We are thrilled to unveil our concepts and offerings designed to cater to a diverse range of consumers and applications. This approach aligns with our goal to democratise sustainable mobility in India and empower people and livelihoods through our expertise in automotive technology, showcased through our leading brands, Ampere, Greaves 3 Wheelers, and more. By leveraging our 165-year-old Greaves legacy in engineering, we have sought to provide category-leading options that merge the best of aesthetics, functionality, and performance. As electric mobility gains greater adoption in India, we remain committed to delivering the best in electric two- and three-wheeler passenger and cargo mobility. Our solutions are not only viable but also superior alternatives to traditional ICE vehicles.”

Elaborating on these developments, Greaves Cotton Managing Director Dr. Arup Basu said, “Staying true to our purpose of empowering prime-over solutions, we are proud to introduce our new alternate fuel engines, e-powertrains, and other advanced engineering solutions. By leveraging synergies across our diverse and time-tested capabilities, we aim to drive innovation and build a future-ready product portfolio. Our focus extends beyond product development to delivering value across the entire product lifecycle, ensuring efficiency and reliability at every stage. With a strategic emphasis on hydrogen energy and other clean technologies, we remain committed to shaping the future of mobility through sustainable and scalable solutions.”

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Hero MotoCorp has announced its entry into Ecuador after forming a partnership with Quilmotors, which will serve as the official distributor for the company and will manage assembly, sales, and service operations throughout the country.

The company is opening a facility in Guayaquil on Avenida de las Américas to display its portfolio. The site includes a parts inventory and service workshops with future expansion plans include establishing a presence in Quito, Manta and the Manabi province.

The product range for the Ecuadorian market consists of eight models:

• Naked Sports: The Hunk 125R and Hunk 160R 4V.
• Dual Purpose: The XPulse 200 4V and XPulse 200 4V Pro.
• Workhorse Range: The Eco Deluxe and Eco 150.
• Scooters: The Xoom 110 and Xoom 125R.

The two-wheelers will come with a five-year warranty or 60,000 kilometres, whichever comes first.

Sanjay Bhan, Executive Vice-President - Global Business, Global Product Planning and Global Market Insights, Hero MotoCorp, said: “Ecuador presents strong opportunity for us, driven by evolving customer aspirations and increasing demand for reliable, high-quality mobility solutions. Our partnership with Quilmotors combines their deep local market expertise with our global capabilities, making them an ideal partner. Our focus is on building a future-ready ecosystem – spanning sales, service, and customer experience – anchored in trust, accessibility and performance. We are confident that our technologically superior product range with new age styling and cutting-edge performance will excite Ecuadorian riders.”

Felipe Estrada, Representative, Quilmotors, added, “It is an honour to partner with and represent the world’s largest motorcycles and scooters manufacturer. Hero MotoCorp is a globally respected brand and we are confident that its technology, quality and performance will strongly resonate with customers in Ecuador. We look forward to demonstrating the versatility of the brand’s product portfolio, supported by best-in-class sales and service ecosystem in the country.”

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Chennai-headquartered mid-sized motorcycle major Royal Enfield has introduced its Heritage Collection, a premium lifestyle apparel line designed to translate the brand’s 125-year motorcycling legacy into contemporary urban fashion.

The collection focuses on a ‘built for the city, rooted in history’ philosophy, blending archival design elements with modern materials. The company says by utilising durable fabrics like cotton twills and canvas blends, the range aims to offer the pragmatic utility associated with the brand’s mechanical roots while ensuring comfort for everyday wear.

The collection distinguishes itself through the subtle use of historical iconography and a muted, earthy colour palette:

• The 1910 Cannon Logo: A nod to the brand's earliest manufacturing days.
• 1893 ‘Made Like a Gun’ Slogan: Reaffirming the company’s original ethos of resilience and precision.
• 1969 Series II Interceptor Badge: Integrating symbols from one of the brand's most iconic twin-cylinder motorcycles.

Royal Enfield has developed these garments with a focus on ‘aesthetic restraint,’ ensuring that historical references do not compromise modern wearability. It uses heavyweight cottons and stretch-enabled fabrics selected for texture and movement. A mix of relaxed and structured forms that balance freedom of movement with a refined visual proportion. The design cues mirror the company’s mechanical engineering history, translated into textile construction.

Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Chief Commercial Officer, Royal Enfield, said, "These garments are not merely echoes of the past; but are active, intentional and contemporary interpretations that allow people to engage with Royal Enfield’s legacy in a meaningful way. Designed for riders and style enthusiasts alike, this collection merges craftsmanship with a clear sense of purpose."

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Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has launched a new marketing campaign featuring actor Ishaan Khatter to promote its Xoom scooter range to young riders.

The campaign, titled ‘Get, Set, Xoom,’ uses a high-energy musical theme based on the song ‘Xoom Xoom Xoom Baba,’ performed by Usha Uthup. The film, created by McCann India, depicts Khatter performing stunts and going on a spontaneous scooter date, intended to blend thrill with youthful energy.

The Hero Xoom series is designed to resonate with ‘young India’ through a focus on contemporary design and performance-driven technology. The portfolio includes three specific models: Xoom 110, Xoom 125 and Xoom 160.

The Xoom range incorporates several features tailored for new-age riders, including fastest acceleration in its class and front disc brakes. Large ‘14-14’ wheels and a sporty aesthetic. LED projector headlamps for improved visibility and presence.

Aashish Midha, Head of Marketing, Hero MotoCorp, said, "Hero Xoom reflects our focus on building products and brands that resonate with young India. With its distinctive design, performance-driven features and strong street presence, it offers a differentiated riding experience."

Ishaan Khatter added, “What I love about this film is that it blends thrill with a touch of romance. We have set it around a fun, spontaneous scooter date, brought alive with a recreated version of a truly iconic song.”

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Royal Enfield has announced the launch of its inaugural Himalayan Base Camp – Ladakh Edition, a three-day community confluence designed to bring together riders, climbers and overlanders.

Based in Leh, Ladakh, at an altitude of 11,480 feet, the event moves away from traditional festival formats to create an immersive, hands-on environment focused on the ‘Adventure mindset.’

The program is structured around active participation rather than observation. It will feature a range of curated expeditions, expert-led sessions and skill-based workshops covering multiple disciplines. Beyond motorcycling, the event includes activities such as overlanding, cycling and mountaineering. Technical challenges include bouldering, kayaking and high-altitude skills workshops.

Mohit Dhar Jayal, Chief Brand Officer, Royal Enfield, said, “The Himalayan Base Camp is a rendezvous point for all adventurers, regardless of whether they are driven by horsepower, willpower or their own two feet. The program combines action, instruction and a variety of expeditions that will take adventurers out of their comfort zone - and bring them back to base with a whole new set of skills and experiences.”

The Ladakh edition is positioned as a shared space for co-creators where aficionados define the spirit of adventure. By returning to its ‘spiritual ground,’ Royal Enfield aims to fuel specific subcultures within the adventure community, offering challenges that range from technical boulder crawling to high-speed valley expeditions. The event is designed to be accessible to all, emphasising a collective defining of what adventure looks like at high altitudes.

This new addition to the Royal Enfield calendar joins their established marquee rides like the Himalayan Odyssey and Moto Himalaya, further solidifying the brand's presence in the global adventure-lifestyle ecosystem.

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