Harley-Davidson has expanded its cruiser line-up with the introduction of the Deadwood, a new factory-built bobber-inspired motorcycle that pays homage to the stripped-down Harley-Davidsons popular in the years following World War II. The Deadwood gets an almost entirely blacked-out finish, with the engine, exhaust, handlebar, fork, wheels and lighting all finished in black. Chrome is limited to the lower rocker covers and pushrod tubes, while Denim Black paint is offered as the sole colour option.
Other styling highlights include a solo ‘tuck-and-roll’ seat, wire-spoke wheels, a chopped windscreen and the absence of saddlebags, leaving the Softail’s hardtail-inspired rear section exposed.
The Deadwood will make its public debut at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on August 7, which is the largest biker gathering globally, drawing over 4.50 lakh riders. It will subsequently go on sale in the US and Canada markets only.
Hero MotoCorp has officially entered the German market, taking its international footprint to 53 countries. Germany becomes the brand’s fifth active market in Europe, alongside Italy, Spain, France and the UK.
Hero enters Germany through a distribution partnership with Austria-headquartered KSR Group
Initial retail network of over 28 outlets across major German cities
Brand enters the German market with the XPulse 200 4V
Hero MotoCorp Germany: What’s on offer
The XPulse 200 4V is Hero’s debut product in the German market
Hero has partnered with Austria-headquartered KSR Group to manage sales, logistics and after-sales operations in Germany. The initial retail network spans more than 28 sales and service outlets across major German cities, with plans to expand to 30 outlets. To support the launch, Hero is offering a five-year warranty package, comprising a standard three-year manufacturer warranty and a two-year promotional extension.
The initial product lineup consists of the standard and Pro variants of the XPulse 200 4V, priced at €2,990 (Rs 3.30 lakh) and €3,290 (Rs 3.62 lakh), respectively. For reference, in India the two variants are priced at Rs 1.45 lakh and Rs 1.57 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.
As Hero continues to expand its presence in international markets with its adventure motorcycle lineup, it is also working on a significantly more capable offering. The upcoming Xpulse 421 has been spotted testing multiple times in recent months and will be built on an all-new platform with a new liquid-cooled engine. An EICMA 2026 debut appears likely, with a market launch expected to follow in 2027.
The Kawasaki Ninja 500 replaced the well-regarded Ninja 400 with a larger 451cc parallel-twin engine offering more performance, along with more muscular styling. It continues to sit at the more accessible end of the middleweight segment, aimed at riders upgrading from smaller motorcycles who want a genuinely capable, refined sportbike without the intimidation factor of a litre-class machine. Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about it.
What is the price of the Kawasaki Ninja 500?
The Kawasaki Ninja 500 is priced at Rs 5.76 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Only the standard variant is available in India; the SE variant, which gets a TFT display and additional equipment in some international markets, has not been introduced here.
What engine does the Kawasaki Ninja 500 use?
The Kawasaki Ninja 500 is powered by a 451cc liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine producing 45hp at 9,000rpm and 42.6Nm at 6,000rpm, paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The engine is tractable and refined, with a free-revving character that makes it easy to ride in the city while still feeling engaging on the highway, where it can cruise comfortably at 100-120kph without feeling strained.
What features does the Kawasaki Ninja 500 have?
The Kawasaki Ninja 500 keeps its feature list fairly basic for the price. It gets dual-channel ABS and an LCD instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity as standard. It misses out on modern rider aids like traction control, riding modes and a quickshifter, while suspension duties are handled by a conventional telescopic fork up front and a rear monoshock.
What is the kerb weight and seat height of the Kawasaki Ninja 500?
The Kawasaki Ninja 500 has a kerb weight of 171kg and a seat height of 785mm, making it relatively accessible for a middleweight sportbike and one that most average-height riders should be able to manage comfortably. The riding position is more upright than that of a typical supersport, with rear-set footpegs that give it a sporty feel without compromising everyday comfort.
How does the Kawasaki Ninja 500 compare to its rivals?
The Ninja 500’s closest rival is the Aprilia RS 457, which is priced at Rs 4.22 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) – Rs 1.54 lakh less than the Kawasaki. The RS 457 also offers a more comprehensive electronics package with traction control, riding modes, a bidirectional quickshifter and USD forks, giving it a significant value advantage on paper. The Yamaha R3 was another direct rival, but with the model now discontinued in India, the RS 457 remains the Ninja 500’s closest competitor.
Gold Silver Price Today: राष्ट्रीय राजधानी दिल्ली में गुरुवार को सोने की कीमत लगातार दूसरे दिन स्थिर रही। 24 कैरेट वाला सोना ₹1,46,300 प्रति 10 ग्राम पर कारोबार करता रहा। वहीं, चांदी ₹1,500 टूटकर ₹2,24,500 प्रति किलोग्राम पर आ गई। यह स्तर दो हफ्ते से ज्यादा समय का निचला स्तर है।
4 दिन में ₹12,500 टूटी चांदी
चांदी में लगातार चौथे कारोबारी सत्र में गिरावट दर्ज की गई। 10 जुलाई को चांदी ₹2,37,000 प्रति किलो पर थी, जो अब घटकर ₹2,24,500 प्रति किलो रह गई है। यानी सिर्फ चार कारोबारी सत्र में चांदी ₹12,500 या 5.3% टूट चुकी है।
सोना सीमित दायरे में क्यों?
HDFC Securities के सीनियर कमोडिटी एनालिस्ट सौमिल गांधी के मुताबिक, अमेरिका में महंगाई के आंकड़े उम्मीद से कम रहे। वहीं, पश्चिम एशिया में भू-राजनीतिक तनाव बना हुआ है। इन दोनों वजहों का असर एक-दूसरे को संतुलित करता रहा। इसलिए सोना लगातार दूसरे दिन सीमित दायरे में कारोबार करता रहा।
चांदी पर क्यों बना दबाव?
Augmont की रिसर्च हेड रेनिशा चैनानी के अनुसार, पश्चिम एशिया में बढ़ते तनाव की वजह से कच्चे तेल की कीमतों में तेजी की आशंका बढ़ी है। इससे अमेरिकी केंद्रीय बैंक (Federal Reserve) के ब्याज दरें ऊंची रखने की संभावना बनी हुई है। इसी कारण चांदी में मुनाफावसूली और कमजोर औद्योगिक मांग का दबाव देखा गया।
अंतरराष्ट्रीय बाजार का हाल
वैश्विक बाजार में स्पॉट गोल्ड करीब 61 डॉलर यानी 1.68% गिरकर 4,000 डॉलर प्रति औंस के नीचे आ गया। वहीं, स्पॉट सिल्वर करीब 3% गिरकर 56 डॉलर प्रति औंस पर पहुंच गई।
आगे किस पर रहेगी बाजार की नजर?
Mirae Asset Sharekhan के कमोडिटी प्रमुख प्रवीण सिंह के मुताबिक, अमेरिका और ईरान के बीच तनाव अभी भी बना हुआ है। हालांकि, ईरान की ओर से बातचीत की संभावना जताए जाने के बाद सोने में गिरावट सीमित रही।
वहीं, Lemonn Markets Desk के रिसर्च एनालिस्ट गौरव गर्ग का कहना है कि अब निवेशकों की नजर अमेरिका के रिटेल सेल्स और जॉबलेस क्लेम्स के आंकड़ों पर रहेगी। इनसे अमेरिकी अर्थव्यवस्था और फेड की ब्याज दरों की अगली दिशा का संकेत मिल सकता है।
MCX पर गोल्ड का हाल
LKP Securities के वीपी रिसर्च एनालिस्ट (कमोडिटी और करेंसी) जतीन त्रिवेदी के मुताबिक, सोने की कीमतों पर अभी दबाव बना हुआ है। MCX पर गोल्ड करीब ₹950 गिरकर ₹1,40,900 पर पहुंच गया। वहीं, अंतरराष्ट्रीय बाजार COMEX में सोना करीब 60 डॉलर टूटकर 4000 डॉलर प्रति औंस के नीचे कारोबार कर रहा है।
उन्होंने कहा कि अमेरिका-ईरान तनाव और कच्चे तेल की ऊंची कीमतों को लेकर अनिश्चितता बनी हुई है। हाल में अमेरिका के महंगाई के आंकड़े नरम रहे, क्योंकि मई-जून में ऊर्जा की कीमतें कम थीं। लेकिन अगर कच्चा तेल महंगा बना रहता है, तो महंगाई फिर बढ़ सकती है। इसका असर अमेरिकी फेडरल रिजर्व की ब्याज दरों के फैसले पर भी पड़ सकता है।
जतीन त्रिवेदी के मुताबिक, निवेशकों की नजर अब भू-राजनीतिक घटनाक्रम और कच्चे तेल की कीमतों पर रहेगी। तकनीकी रूप से MCX Gold के ₹1,40,000 से ₹1,43,000 प्रति 10 ग्राम के दायरे में कारोबार करने की संभावना है। साथ ही, बाजार में उतार-चढ़ाव भी बना रह सकता है।
Disclaimer: मनीकंट्रोल.कॉम पर दिए गए सलाह या विचार एक्सपर्ट/ब्रोकरेज फर्म के अपने निजी विचार होते हैं। वेबसाइट या मैनेजमेंट इसके लिए उत्तरदायी नहीं है। यूजर्स को मनीकंट्रोल की सलाह है कि कोई भी निवेश निर्णय लेने से पहले हमेशा सर्टिफाइड एक्सपर्ट की सलाह लें।
Volvo has confirmed that the India debut of the EX90 electric SUV will take place on August 19, 2026. The EX90 will be Volvo’s second EV for the Indian market, and is also the Swedish carmaker’s global flagship offering.
Volvo EX90 battery and range
92kWh RWD and 106kWh AWD powertrains
The EX90 is underpinned by an 800V architecture and offers 92kWh (Single Motor) and 106kWh (Twin Motor) battery options. In 92kWh guise, the SUV gets a single rear-mounted motor (RWD) outputting 333hp and 480Nm. 0-100kph comes up in a claimed 6.6 seconds, and the WLTP-rated range is 565km.
Meanwhile, the 106kWh EX90 features a dual-motor AWD setup that outputs 456hp and 670Nm in base spec, and 680hp and 870Nm in the range-topping Performance variant. The former version completes the 0-100kph run in a claimed 5.3 seconds, whereas the latter takes 4 seconds for the same. As for WLTP range, the lower-powered 106kWh variant boasts 608km and the Performance trim manages 602km.
Coming to charging speeds, all three variants of the EX90 can utilise up to 350kW DC charging, and take 22 minutes for a 10-80 percent charge.
Volvo EX90 exterior design
Looks very different compared to the XC90
Measuring 5,037mm in length, 1,964mm in width, 1,744mm in height, and 2,985mm in wheelbase, the EX90 is dimensionally similar to the XC90, but sports a distinct design. Up front, the EX90 has sleeker T-shaped headlamps with pixel-like ‘Thor’s Hammer’ DRL signatures, below which sits a pair of slim vertically-arranged lights. The Volvo badge is placed front and centre on the grille-less fascia, with a discreet air dam underneath. A LiDAR sensor can also be spotted on the leading edge of the roof.
The side profile of the EX90 is cleanly-styled, with a prominent shoulder line and gently rising glass area, and there’s not much in the way of body cladding – Volvo claims a drag coefficient of 0.29Cd. 20-inch alloy wheels are fitted as standard, with 21- and 22-inchers optionally available. Over to the rear, the EX90 gets C-shaped LED tail-lamps with an additional vertical row of lights flanking the rear windscreen. Other styling elements of note include a sizable roof spoiler and a Volvo wordmark on the bootlid.
Volvo EX90 interior and features
14.5-inch infotainment touchscreen sits front and centre on the dash
Inside, the EX90’s minimalistic dashboard is dominated by a 14.5-inch Google-based portrait touchscreen that incorporates much of the in-car functionality – physical controls are few and far between. There’s also a floating centre console, a three-spoke steering wheel with a neat layered design, a slim 9-inch digital driver’s display, and a 13.2-inch heads-up display.
The EX90 is a 7-seater as standard, but certain variants offer a 6-seat configuration with captain’s chairs for the second row as well. In some markets, Volvo even offers a 4-seater version of the EX90 with a rear centre console that integrates a refrigerator, rivalling the likes of the Mercedes Maybach EQS SUV. Boot space is pegged at up to 384 litres with all three rows up, and there’s a 45-litre frunk too.
As for features, the EX90 packs a 5G connection to aid OTA updates, a digital key, ambient lighting, four-zone climate control, a cabin air purifier, a wireless charging pad, a 360-degree camera, powered front seats, a panoramic glass roof, a Bose sound system, connected car tech, auto park assist, Level 3 ADAS, V2L functionality, and more. It’s also claimed to be Volvo’s safest car to date, holding 5-star crash safety ratings from Euro NCAP and NCAP.
The limited-edition motorcycle is based on the Shotgun 650 and draws inspiration from the ‘Caliber Royale’ custom built by Taiwanese custom house Rough Crafts. It was first showcased at EICMA 2025 before making its India appearance at Motoverse 2025.
Priced at Rs 5.75 lakh (ex-showroom, India), the motorcycle will be limited to just 100 individually numbered units worldwide, of which, only 25 are allocated for India. Finished in a combination of Gloss Jet Black and Matte Stealth Black, the motorcycle gets hand-applied gold leaf stripes with subtle grey accents, a cast brass Rough Crafts collaboration badge and individually numbered fuel tanks. Other exclusive touches include black bar-end mirrors, quilted leather seats, contrast-cut alloy wheels and gold-coloured fork tubes.
Royal Enfield will retail the motorcycle through its ‘Drop’ format, with sales staggered across global markets between July 27 and July 30. India’s allocation of 25 motorcycles will go on sale on July 30 at 7pm IST.
To be eligible, prospective buyers must register through the Royal Enfield App or the company’s website between July 15 and July 30. On the sale day, the first 25 customers to successfully complete their purchase will secure one of the motorcycles allotted for India.
Royal Enfield has opened registrations for the limited-edition Shotgun 650 x Rough Crafts, a factory-built version of the bobber inspired by the one-off ‘Caliber Royale’ custom motorcycle. Priced at Rs 5.75 lakh (ex-showroom, India), the motorcycle will be limited to just 100 individually numbered units worldwide, of which only 25 are allocated for India.
Limited to 100 units globally, with 25 for India
Priced at Rs 5.75 lakh (ex-showroom)
Registrations open until July 30; India sale on July 30 at 7pm IST
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Limited edition: What is it?
It draws inspiration from the custom built ‘Caliber Royale’ by Rough Crafts.
The limited-edition motorcycle is based on the Shotgun 650 and draws inspiration from the ‘Caliber Royale’ custom built by Taiwanese custom house Rough Crafts. It was first showcased at EICMA 2025 before making its India appearance at Motoverse 2025.
Finished in a combination of Gloss Jet Black and Matte Stealth Black, the motorcycle gets hand-applied gold leaf stripes with subtle grey accents, a cast brass Rough Crafts collaboration badge and individually numbered fuel tanks. Other exclusive touches include black bar-end mirrors, quilted leather seats, contrast-cut alloy wheels and gold-coloured fork tubes.
Royal Enfield will also include a numbered artwork featuring a sketch of the Caliber Royale custom, designed and signed by Rough Crafts founder Winston Yeh, with every motorcycle.
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Rough Crafts edition: availability
Royal Enfield will retail the motorcycle through its ‘Drop’ format, with sales staggered across global markets between July 27 and July 30. India’s allocation of 25 motorcycles will go on sale on July 30 at 7pm IST.
To be eligible, prospective buyers must register through the Royal Enfield App or the company’s website between July 15 and July 30. On the sale day, the first 25 customers to successfully complete their purchase will secure one of the motorcycles allotted for India.
The Rough Crafts edition is mechanically unchanged from the standard Shotgun 650 and continues to use the same 648cc, parallel-twin, air/oil-cooled engine producing 47hp and 52.3Nm, paired with a six-speed gearbox. Its updates are limited to cosmetic and equipment enhancements inspired by the Caliber Royale custom, making it a more exclusive, collector-focused version of the Shotgun 650.
Harley-Davidson has expanded its cruiser lineup with the introduction of the Deadwood, a new factory-built bobber-inspired motorcycle that pays homage to the stripped-down Harley-Davidsons popular in the years following World War II. The 2026 Deadwood will be sold exclusively in the US and Canada markets, where it is priced at USD 17,999 (around Rs 17.32 lakh, before taxes).
Harley Davidson Deadwood has been unveiled exclusively for the US and Canada markets
It features a blacked out finish and pays homage to stripped down H-Ds of yesteryears
H-D Deadwood’s, 1,923cc, V-twin engine produces 98hp and 163Nm
Harley Davidson Deadwood: What’s new?
The Deadwood will make its public debut at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on August 7
The Deadwood gets an almost entirely blacked-out finish, with the engine, exhaust, handlebar, fork, wheels and lighting all finished in black. Chrome is limited to the lower rocker covers and pushrod tubes, while Denim Black paint is offered as the sole colour option.
Other styling highlights include a solo ‘tuck-and-roll’ seat, wire-spoke wheels, chopped windscreen and the absence of saddlebags, leaving the Softail’s hardtail-inspired rear section exposed. Harley says the 648mm seat height makes it one of the lowest motorcycles in its current line-up.
Power comes from Harley-Davidson’s 1,923cc, Milwaukee-Eight, 117 cubic inches, V-twin engine producing 98hp and 163Nm, mated to a six-speed gearbox. It is paired with a 2-into-1 exhaust and can be upgraded with Harley’s Screamin’ Eagle performance parts.
Despite its retro styling, the Deadwood comes equipped with a comprehensive electronics package that includes cornering ABS, cornering traction control, drag torque slip control, TPMS and riding modes that includes – Road, Sport and Rain.
Other equipment includes all-LED lighting, a 5-inch analogue instrument cluster with an LCD display, USB-C charging, preload-adjustable rear suspension and 49mm front fork.
The Deadwood will make its public debut at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on August 7, which is the largest biker gathering globally, drawing over 4.50 lakh riders. It will subsequently go on sale in the United States and Canadian markets.
All USD to INR conversions based on current exchange rates
CFMoto first showcased a heavily disguised prototype of the 250SR-R at its annual CFMoto Day event in China in 2024, hinting at a twin-cylinder upgrade that would sit above the existing single-cylinder 250SR. Now, a newly published patent filing has revealed multiple details about what to expect from the upcoming motorcycle.
Patent reveals a part-aluminium, part-steel trellis frame and twin-cylinder engine
Headlight design appears similar to the larger CFMoto 750SR-S
CFMoto 250SR-R: What the patent reveals
The engine appears to be a downsized version of the 450SR’s parallel-twin
The patent drawings confirm that the 250SR-R uses a parallel-twin engine that appears visually similar to the unit found in the 450SR, suggesting it could be a downsized version displacing around 250cc. The engine is housed in a mixed-construction trellis frame that combines aluminium and steel sections.
Over the past year, CFMoto has expanded its global portfolio with models such as the 750SR-S and the V4-powered SR-RR. The upcoming 250SR-R appears to follow the same design language, featuring a headlight arrangement similar to that of the 750SR-S. The patent drawings also reveal small winglets integrated into the fairing. While they resemble the aerodynamic appendages seen on larger superbikes, on a motorcycle of this size they are more likely intended to improve airflow around the bodywork and reduce drag rather than generate meaningful downforce.
CFMoto currently sells the single-cylinder 250SR and 300SR in several international markets, with the twin-cylinder 250SR-R expected to slot above both as the more performance-focused option. For reference, the 250SR is powered by a 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine producing 27.9hp at 9,750rpm and 22Nm at 7,250rpm, while the 298cc single on the 300SR makes 29.9hp at 9,500rpm and 27Nm at 6,500rpm.
While a production timeline for the 250SR-R remains unknown, it’s unlikely we’ll see it in India anytime soon. CFMoto had previously planned to re-enter our market in 2025, but the company has since confirmed to us that those plans have been put on hold while it re-evaluates a longer-term strategy for India.
The Volkswagen Group plans to reduce its global model line-up by up to 50 percent by 2030 as part of a wider restructuring of its business. The Group will also cut the number of variant options offered across its portfolio by up to 75 percent and reduce production capacity, as it looks to lower costs and simplify its operations. Volkswagen has not named the models that will be discontinued.
Future line-up to focus on the ‘most attractive market segments’
Annual production capacity to fall to around 9 million vehicles, from 10 million
Platforms and electronic architectures will also be consolidated
Volkswagen Group to halve model line-up by 2030
The product changes form part of 12 initiatives that the Volkswagen Group plans to implement by 2030. The company said it will gradually “streamline” its model line-up by up to 50 percent, concentrating its portfolio on “the most attractive market segments”.
Volkswagen is also targeting a 75 percent reduction in what it calls “offering complexity”, which includes the number of equipment options available across its models. The company said this will allow it to focus investment and development resources on products that deliver the “greatest added value for customers and the highest value contribution” to the Group.
The Group has not confirmed which models will be affected by the reduction. Its portfolio spans Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, Cupra, Audi, Porsche, Bentley and Lamborghini, among other brands.
“We are making the Volkswagen Group faster, more resilient and more competitive, through less complexity, focused technologies, and an even stronger alignment of products, development and production with regional markets,” said Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume.
VW Group to reduce platforms, production capacity
Volkswagen also plans to reduce the number of platforms and electronic architectures used across the Group, with the aim of increasing the use of common technologies across its brands. The company will focus on technologies with what it describes as “high scaling potential”.
Annual production capacity will be reduced to around 9 million vehicles. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, the Group had established capacity to produce around 12 million vehicles annually and has already reduced this by about 2 million units. Volkswagen said further reductions are planned in Europe and China.
The restructuring comes as Volkswagen faces increased competition from Chinese carmakers, regulatory pressures, tariffs and geopolitical tensions. These factors have contributed to the Group’s profits falling by around half since 2021.
Up to 100,000 Volkswagen Group job cuts reported
The restructuring could also result in further workforce and factory reductions. Around 50,000 job cuts had already been outlined under earlier restructuring measures. Reports suggest Volkswagen could increase its planned workforce reduction to a total of 100,000 jobs and close four plants in Germany. However, the Group has not confirmed further job cuts or factory closures.
The plants reportedly under consideration for closure are Hanover, Emden, Zwickau and Audi’s Neckarsulm facility. It remains unclear whether the sites would be closed or whether Volkswagen could seek buyers for them.
