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Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India brings excitement in the maiden round of BharatGP
Mumbai: Establishing a racing connection to embrace the vibrant culture of MotoGP in India, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has announced its nationwide digital MotoGP contest #HondaExcitesTheWorld to bring excitement and spark enthusiasm among customers, riders, and fans to come forth and join the lively Honda rider community.
Starting live from 24 August 2023, the announcement of the digital MotoGP contest arrives as India prepares to host its maiden 2023 MotoGP World Cup Championship race named the ‘Grand Prix of Bharat’ at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida from 22 to 24 September ’23.
Beyond the roaring engines and the adrenaline rush of racing, HMSI has introduced this unique contest to excite the world of enthusiasts. Anchored by the essence of uniting Honda customers nationwide, the digital MotoGP contest enables them to share their unique stories, showcase creativity, and dive deeper into the Honda brand’s ethos.
The contest series goes further, offering an extraordinary platform for participants to express their passion for motorcycles and the racing world, fostering a deep racing connection.
Commenting on the unique initiative for customers and enthusiasts, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India director – sales & marketing Yogesh Mathur said, “If Honda does not race, there is no Honda, this was a strong belief of our founder, Mr. Soichiro Honda. For us, motorsport is not just an event, it is an emotion that helps us bring out the best for the world. With the #HondaExcitesTheWorld “MotoGP™ Contest, we are strengthening the racing culture and inspiring riders all over the country to join our Honda rider community. We are excited to see the racing DNA embedded and the creativity of our customers. We look forward to gratifying the winners with exclusive MotoGP™ tickets and Honda branded merchandise. HMSI is targeting not only its existing customers but also sparking enthusiasm that reaches riders all over the country.”
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Hyundai launches updated Ioniq 5 with 84 kWh battery, 690 km range
Priced at Rs 55.7 lakh, adds design, tech and safety upgrades.
MUMBAI: Charge it up, stretch it out, Hyundai’s latest electric upgrade is going the distance, quite literally. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has introduced an updated version of its Ioniq 5, packing in a larger 84.0 kWh battery that delivers a claimed range of up to 690 km (ARAI-certified), marking a significant leap in everyday usability for its flagship electric SUV.
Built on Hyundai’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the refreshed IONIQ 5 aims to balance performance with practicality, reducing range anxiety while making long-distance electric travel more viable. The upgrade builds on a model that has already secured global recognition, including the World Car of the Year title.
The changes aren’t just under the skin. On the outside, the SUV gets a sharper, more futuristic look with redesigned front and rear bumpers, new skid plates, sporty alloy wheels, a revised rear spoiler and updated V-garnish lighting, all while retaining its signature Parametric Pixel design.
Inside, Hyundai has focused on making the experience more intuitive. The cabin now features a redesigned three-spoke steering wheel with illuminated pixel elements, dual 12.3-inch displays, and a reworked wireless charging pad integrated with physical controls for seat functions small tweaks that aim to improve day-to-day usability.
On the tech front, the IONIQ 5 gets Hyundai’s Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), Controller Over-the-Air (C-OTA) updates, and now supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. New additions such as Active Sound Design and in-car payment integration for EV charging reflect a push towards a more seamless, connected ownership experience. Remote immobilisation via Bluelink has also been introduced as an added security layer.
Safety sees incremental upgrades too, with features like Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (Rear) and side parking distance warnings enhancing manoeuvrability in tight urban spaces.
The updated IONIQ 5 is available in four colour options Gravity Gold Matte, Midnight Black Pearl, Titan Grey and Optic White with an Obsidian Black interior theme.
Priced at Rs 55.7 lakh (ex-showroom), the new IONIQ 5 positions itself as a more rounded offering, less about futuristic promise, and more about making electric mobility fit seamlessly into everyday life.
