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Vivo Y400 5G Makes Its India Debut with AMOLED Display, IP69 Protection, and 6,000mAh Battery
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Vivo Y400 5G Makes Its India Debut with AMOLED Display, IP69 Protection and 6,000mAh Battery

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Vivo has launched the Vivo Y400 5G in India, boasting ruggedness and style alongside rather impressive performance specs, somewhat ambitiously. The Y400 5G features a robust 6,000mAh battery and a bright AMOLED screen, alongside a suite of AI features, especially for younger users and heavy consumers. Its standout aspect is the IP68 and IP69 certifications for water and dust resistance, offering reliable durability with AI-powered utilities quite conveniently. Vivo Y400 5G: Pricing and Availability The Vivo Y400 5G hits the market in two sophisticated shades — Glam White and Olive Green. The base variant, having 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, costs ₹21,999, while the 8GB + 256GB version goes for ₹23,999 pretty much everywhere. Customers can snag up to 10% cashback occasionally on certain bank cards with super flexible EMI plans. Pre-bookings are already live for the phone, which goes on sale August 7 through major online retailers and big retail stores nationwide. Vivo Y400 5G: Features and Highlights The Vivo Y400 5G sports a rather large 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, boasting up to 1800 nits peak brightness under blinding sunlight. Dual stereo speakers complement the visuals and purportedly blast sound 400% louder for gaming and video streaming, according to Vivo’s somewhat dubious claim. Powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset under the hood, it’s supported by 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage, with an extra 8GB extended RAM virtually. Vivo guarantees ridiculously smooth usage for nearly fifty months, owing largely to some fancy software-level performance optimization tricks up their sleeve, apparently. Vivo claims a massive 6,000mAh battery powers the device for up to four years, maintaining its overall health remarkably well over time. It supports 90W fast charging, reaching fifty percent in just twenty minutes—somehow, very quickly. Bypass Charging limits battery stress and heat accumulation, making it especially useful for users who game or stream content for extended periods. Camera and AI Features Vivo Y400 5G packs a sharp 50MP Sony rear shooter and a pretty solid 32MP selfie camera for crisp clicks all around. The phone enables snapping pics via physical buttons underwater, thus circumventing finicky touchscreen quirks beneath waves and in murky depths. AI Erase 2.0 and AI Photo Enhance are featured alongside Live Photo, among other camera tools available now. Vivo’s new AI Suite comes pre-installed on the Y400 5G, which runs Funtouch OS 15 built atop Android 15 pretty smoothly, obviously. Smart features like AI Note Assist and AI Superlink make staying productive easier than ever. AI Note Assist summarizes written content quickly and highlights key points, whereas AI Transcript Assist converts audio recordings into text rapidly.

VinFast Opens First EV Assembly Plant in India, Eyes Major Global Expansion
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VinFast Opens First EV Assembly Plant in India, Eyes Major Global Expansion

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VinFast, a Vietnamese EV maker, has launched its first assembly facility in India, located at the Sipcot Industrial Park in Tamil Nadu. VinFast’s global growth strategy hits a key milestone with this plant—their third operational facility and first outside Vietnam—in the emerging EV landscape. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin signed the first VF7 electric SUV assembled at the new site during the inauguration ceremony. The state-of-the-art plant sprawls across 400 acres, featuring advanced automation and encompassing a body shop, paint shop, and assembly line with a quality control center, logistics zone, and auxiliary area supporting local suppliers heavily. VinFast expects the facility to create between 3,000 and 3,500 direct jobs and many more through supply chain networks, fueling Tamil Nadu’s economic development. Kicking off with the VF6 and VF7 models, the plant boasts an annual output of 50,000 vehicles, with scalable infrastructure ready to triple capacity to 150,000 units. VinFast’s goal entails reaching 200,000 global sales by 2025 and producing a staggering 1 million electric vehicles every year by 2030. According to VinFast Asia CEO Pham Sanh Chau, the Tamil Nadu plant represents a major milestone and a strategic foundation for the company’s sustained presence in India. He stressed its potential for delivering top-notch, affordable EVs primarily to Indian buyers and growing substantially into VinFast’s biggest export hub. VinFast closely collaborates with the state government, envisioning Thoothukudi as South Asia’s EV capital. A key part of VinFast’s broader EV ecosystem in India, the plant encompasses assembly, distribution, after-sales services, and battery recycling operations. VinFast has forged alliances with dealer networks across major Indian cities and partnered with outfits like RoadGrid and myTVS for servicing customers digitally. The company collaborates closely with BatX Energies, promoting the reuse of spent batteries and firmly underscoring a commitment rooted in eco-friendly manufacturing.

Google Unveils 'Deep Think' for Gemini Ultra Users: A Powerful New Tool for Advanced Reasoning and Problem-Solving
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Google Unveils ‘Deep Think’ for Gemini Ultra Users: A Powerful New Tool for Advanced Reasoning and Problem-Solving

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Google has rolled out Deep Think, a powerful new gizmo for super-advanced AI users, now available through the Gemini app to Ultra subscribers. Though rooted in the same high-level framework that delivered outstanding IMO results, Deep Think takes a different path from prior Gemini 2.5 builds, streamlining that power for faster, more practical use. Deep Think employs a technique called parallel thinking, which enhances problem-solving capabilities remarkably well underneath its sleek surface. It explores multiple ideas simultaneously rather than adhering steadfastly to one narrow path in search of tentative answers. It flexes reasoning on the fly and scores big in thorny tasks like gnarly coding conundrums, scientific analysis, and multistage design brain twisters particularly well. Google highlighted in a recent announcement that this update represents a significant stride forward from the original Gemini 2.5 showcased at I/O. The model achieves Bronze-level performance on the 2025 IMO benchmark and stays remarkably fast for most daily tasks, practically. Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced the rollout on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “We’re bringing Deep Think version that achieved gold-medal status at IMO to Ultra subscribers in @Geminiapp.” To access Deep Think, subscribers must choose the 2.5 Pro model within the Gemini app and activate the toggle, enabling deep analysis of complex scientific and technical texts. Users get a limited number of Deep Think queries daily at launch, but Google plans to expand access gradually for select researchers and developers through API integration. Google notes that this model filters content more objectively and better than earlier versions on the safety front nowadays, apparently. It can be overly cautious sometimes and decline safe requests outright rather quietly.

Ather 450S Now Available with 3.7 kWh Battery for ₹1.46 Lakh — Offers 161 km Range
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Ather 450S Now Available with 3.7 kWh Battery for ₹1.46 Lakh — Offers 161 km Range

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Ather Energy has launched a new variant of the Ather 450S electric scooter in India, now sporting a fairly large 3.7 kWh battery pack. Ather’s entry-level scooter gets a new variant priced at a relatively high ₹1.46 lakh (ex-showroom), but it does offer a substantial range boost.The launch follows the debut of the Ather Rizta featuring the same battery capacity. The new variant pretty much bridges the gap between the 450S sporting a 2.9 kWh battery pack and the higher-end 450X model boasting a 3.7 kWh battery. The upgraded battery significantly boosts the IDC-certified range to 161 km versus the previous 115 km range of the 2.9 kWh version, notably. Performance figures remain largely unchanged anyway. A 5.4 kW motor still powers the electric scooter, remarkably producing 22 Nm of torque, enabling a 90 km/h top speed and achieving 0–40 km/h in 3.9 seconds. Riders have four riding modes available: Smart Eco mode, Eco, Ride, and Sport mode, essentially offering varying degrees of performance. The Ather 450S 3.7 kWh model comes with the Ather Eight70 warranty covering 8 years or 80,000 km, assuring at least 70 percent battery health throughout the warranty period. Bookings are currently available through Ather’s official website and retail outlets, with deliveries scheduled to start in August 2025. Despite the upgraded battery, the scooter maintains its original dimensions and sharp, sporty design, complete with 12-inch wheels. It still comes equipped with a 7-inch LCD screen offering turn-by-turn navigation and continues to support AtherStack’s OTA software updates efficiently. Scooter features include AutoHold and FallSafe, alongside Emergency Stop Signal with Alexa integration for enhanced safety measures, obviously. The home charger ramps the battery up pretty quickly from 0 to 80% in roughly four and a half hours.

BMW F 450 GS Patent Images Surface Ahead of India Launch
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BMW F 450 GS Patent Images Surface Ahead of India Launch

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BMW Motorrad globally unveiled the BMW F 450 GS concept at EICMA 2024 in Italy and later made its Indian debut at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi. The upcoming adventure bike has been spotted multiple times undergoing rigorous tests on dusty Indian roads lately under veiled secrecy. Leaked images of a near-production model have surfaced online, indicating that an official India launch might happen within the next few months. As part of BMW’s ongoing collaboration with TVS, the F 450 GS platform will be repurposed for use in future TVS offerings and high-performance Norton superbikes. The production model looks uncannily similar to the original concept in the rather grainy leaked images recently obtained by various online outlets. Key design elements such as the front beak and rear profile remain largely unchanged, with the muscular fuel tank still intact. The exposed subframes from the concept design have been stealthily replaced already. The design clearly draws inspiration from the larger BMW R 1300 GS, which was launched in India in January 2025. The F 450 GS leans heavily towards comfort, boasting an upright handlebar, split seat, and mid-set foot pegs with adjustable levers—prioritizing touring over hardcore off-roading. The ADV features a full LED lighting system, including the headlight, indicators, and tail-lamp, performing well under most operating conditions. A fairly large full-colour TFT display, possibly featuring Bluetooth support, will be controlled via a rotary dial. Safety features comprise switchable dual-channel ABS and traction control, alongside multiple ride modes with varying levels of stringency. Supporting the bike is a lightweight trellis frame with a bolt-on sub-frame, matched with upside-down front forks and a rear monoshock to ensure confident handling across varied terrain. It likely sits atop 19-inch alloy wheels up front and slightly smaller 17-inch ones at the rear, wrapped in tubeless tyres. Disc brakes handle braking duties at both ends effectively. The F 450 GS gets its muscle from a 450cc twin-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that makes 48 bhp and 45 Nm, working in sync with a 6-speed gearbox for a balanced ride. The concept version weighed 175 kg, but the production model will likely tip the scales slightly heavier due to additional components. With the G 310 GS officially discontinued, BMW is bringing in the F 450 GS as its fresh entry-level ADV offering for the Indian market. It will compete with the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, Honda NX500, and CFMoto 450 MT upon its forthcoming launch.

2025 Yamaha MT-15 V2.0 Launched in India at ₹1.69 Lakh with New Features
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2025 Yamaha MT-15 V2.0 Launched in India at ₹1.69 Lakh with New Features

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India Yamaha Motor has launched the 2025 edition of the Yamaha MT-15 V2.0 in the country recently with quite a lot of fanfare. The streetfighter’s base variant now costs ₹1.69 lakh ex-showroom, and the top-end model is priced rather steeply at ₹1.80 lakh ex-showroom. With a striking new look and a wealth of added features, Yamaha aims to redefine what riders can expect from a streetfighter in this segment. A major upgrade includes a TFT instrument cluster, previously seen on the Yamaha R15. Yamaha’s Y-Connect mobile app unlocks features like turn-by-turn navigation and Bluetooth connectivity on this ridiculously advanced high-tech display setup. Users can track the last parking location via the app, monitor fuel efficiency, and receive malfunction alerts—making the ride smarter and more convenient. The MT-15 retains its aggressive MT series DNA design-wise, featuring a sharp twin-pod headlamp, muscular fuel tank, and a somewhat compact silhouette overall. New colour choices like Ice Storm and Metallic Silver Cyan emerge in the 2025 model alongside shades including Metallic Black and Vivid Violet Metallic. Mechanically, the bike remains largely unchanged at the front. It continues with the same 155cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine delivering 18 hp and 14 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed gearbox and slipper clutch. Traction control is offered as a key safety enhancement, providing additional stability and control in challenging riding conditions. The MT-15 V2.0 rivals the Honda CB Hornet 2.0 and TVS Apache RTR 200 4V pretty closely in this rather crowded segment already.

Tesla to Debut First Supercharger Station in India on August 4
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Tesla to Debut First Supercharger Station in Mumbai on August 4

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Tesla officially kickstarts operations in India with the launch of its first Supercharger station at One BKC in Mumbai, scheduled for August 4, 2025. This bold move swiftly follows the recent opening of its maiden showroom in Mumbai, and a second outlet will be launched soon in Delhi. The upcoming Supercharger site boasts four V4 stalls with DC fast charging capabilities and four Destination Charging stalls with AC charging. Fast chargers offer a peak output of 250 kW at a cost of ₹24 per kWh. AC chargers provide up to 11 kW at merely ₹11 per kWh. With the new V4 Superchargers, the Tesla Model Y can recharge up to 267 km of driving range in just 15 minutes—equivalent to five round trips between the airport and the Gateway of India in Mumbai. Tesla owners simply plug in their EVs, and charging updates appear promptly on the Tesla mobile app, with stall availability clearly displayed. The Tesla Model Y is available in India in two variants: the standard rear-wheel-drive version priced at ₹59.89 lakh and the long-range RWD model costing ₹67.89 lakh. These cost ₹61.07 lakh and ₹69.15 lakh respectively, including on-road charges. The RWD variant comes with a 60 kWh battery or a 75 kWh battery, featuring a single electric motor that delivers roughly 295 hp. The 60 kWh version purportedly boasts a WLTP range of up to 500 km, while the long-range model ostensibly delivers a whopping 622 km on a full charge.

Volvo XC60 Facelift Hits Indian Market at ₹71.90 Lakh
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Volvo XC60 Facelift Hits Indian Market at ₹71.90 Lakh

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Volvo Car India has launched the updated Volvo XC60 in the country at an introductory ex-showroom price of ₹71.90 lakh. The facelift brings subtle revisions, but major upgrades lie largely in the technology offerings. The SUV remains powered by the same, somewhat dated petrol-hybrid powertrain, which still performs effectively under most driving conditions. On the outside, the XC60 retains its signature profile but gets a refreshed front grille with diagonal slats and a reworked front bumper, sporting new dual-tone 19-inch alloy wheels. A fresh exterior shade dubbed “Forest Lake” now features among the available colour options alongside the existing palette. The cabin receives a major tech facelift, featuring an 11.2-inch freestanding touchscreen infotainment system powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon platform. Premium Nappa leather seats with massage function occupy the front row, while a Bowers & Wilkins sound system resonates inside a cabin that also includes a panoramic sunroof. The updated XC60 is loaded with safety features, including seven airbags and Level 2 ADAS with adaptive cruise control, Pilot Assist, and blind spot monitoring. No changes exist under the hood. The SUV continues with the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system, producing 250 bhp and 360 Nm of torque. Power is distributed to all four wheels via an 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission. The facelifted XC60 now costs ₹1.15 lakh more than its predecessor, offered in a single, fully-loaded Ultra variant at a rather hefty price. It rivals other swanky midsize SUVs such as the BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLC and Audi Q5.

Samsung Launches Galaxy Book 4 Edge in India with Snapdragon Chip, 27-Hour Battery, and Rs 59,990 Effective Price
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Samsung Launches Galaxy Book 4 Edge in India with Snapdragon Chip, 27-Hour Battery and Rs 59,990 Effective Price

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Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Book 4 Edge laptop in India, priced at a whopping Rs 64,990. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X processor powers this Windows device based on ARM architecture, and it has 16GB RAM as standard. The Galaxy Book model, initially unveiled globally last September, has finally landed in the Indian market after the newer Galaxy Book 5 series debuted. Samsung’s most affordable laptop yet stands out notably as the Galaxy Book 4 Edge. The Book 4 Edge stays true to Galaxy branding with a sleek, lightweight design and premium metallic luster finish in Arctic Blue, weighing 1.5kg. It boasts a rather large 15.6-inch display with anti-glare properties and promises a lengthy battery life of up to 27 hours. Under the hood, it runs on an 8-core Snapdragon X chipset with a peak clock speed of 3.0GHz and packs a 45TOPS NPU for AI-driven performance. It runs Windows 11 out of the box and is equipped with 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of eUFS internal storage. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, alongside HDMI 2.1 supporting 4K at 60Hz, USB 3.2, and dual USB 4.0 ports. Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and dual microphones are featured alongside a 1080p webcam and fingerprint scanner for enhanced functionality. The device packs a 61.2Wh battery and ships with a 65W USB Type-C charger included in the box. The Galaxy Book 4 Edge is now available for purchase through Samsung’s online store, Flipkart, the Samsung Shop app, and select retail outlets. Buyers using certain bank cards can snag a Rs 5,000 cashback as part of the launch offer, effectively slashing the price down to Rs 59,990.

BSA Rolls Out All-New Bantam 350 in the UK, Marking the Return of a Classic
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BSA Rolls Out All-New Bantam 350 in the UK, Marking the Return of a Classic

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BSA Motorcycles brings back the iconic Bantam moniker with the unveiling of the new Bantam 350 model recently in UK showrooms, quietly. While built on the same platform as the Jawa 42 FJ, this model stands out with its unique design. The Bantam 350 will likely roll out in various European markets soon, serving as the entry-level offering for the brand. The Bantam 350 features fairly refined bodywork and a somewhat streamlined design, clearly differing from the Jawa 42 FJ despite sharing an almost identical chassis setup. Design highlights include a classic round headlamp, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank, and a minimalist rear section with sleek lines. It runs on the familiar 334cc liquid-cooled Alpha 2 engine used extensively across the Jawa-Yezdi lineup, delivering roughly 29bhp and 29Nm of torque. A six-speed gearbox pairs nicely with this engine. The Bantam 350 is unlikely to launch in India, being targeted squarely at lucrative European markets and other global territories overseas instead. Classic Legends reportedly aims to preserve the BSA brand’s premium image quite zealously in the Indian market with considerable care. An official announcement is still keenly awaited and hangs in the balance. A nod to its heritage, the BSA Bantam was once a lightweight two-stroke legend produced between 1948 and 1971. Now, alongside the reborn Bantam 350, BSA has also taken the wraps off the Scrambler 650 in the UK, built on the robust Gold Star base. The Scrambler 650 is expected soon in India, unlike the Bantam.

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