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Harley's exit and the future of American bikes in India
Harley-Davidson’s India exit is the latest in a series of unsuccessful forays by U.S. auto firms in the country. Reason: multiple trade irritants mar the Indo-U.S. relationship. Will Biden change it?
Rahul Bajaj to give up executive role at Bajaj Auto
The octogenarian business leader, who pioneered the two-wheeler industry in India, will remain Bajaj Auto’s non-executive chairman.
Harley to make lighter bikes for India
The American motorcycle maker is looking to tap into larger Asian markets such as India and China to tide over flagging sales on its home turf.
The return of the Japanese
Hero MotoCorp holds a little over 50% of the motorcycle market, but in the next five years the combined share of Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha is expected to outgrow that.
BMW launches affordable bikes in India
The BMW G310R and BMW G310GS, two of the most-awaited models are made in India.
Bystander: The return of the Japanese
Hero MotoCorp holds a little over 50% of the motorcycle market, but in the next five years the combined share of Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha is expected to outgrow that.
Barely made in USA
Cleveland CycleWerks is in India. But it isn’t a straightforward journey from the US to New Delhi.
