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E10 vs E20 Petrol Explained: Is India's ethanol-blended fuel safe for your vehicle?

E10 vs E20 petrol difference explained: As India embraces E20 petrol, many car owners are apprehensive about the potential impact on their vehicles' performance and longevity. Newer cars designed for E20 are not anticipated to suffer from immediate problems, yet older models could see a decline in fuel efficiency and…

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E20 petrol may affect turbocharged engines, damage rubber fuel-system parts in E10 vehicles; no issues found in two-wheelers: ARAI report

India has completed its nationwide E20 petrol rollout, which raises concerns for older vehicles. ARAI tests showed mixed results for four-wheeler engines using E20 fuel. Two-wheeler durability tests indicated acceptable performance with E20 fuel. Automakers state E20 is safe for existing vehicles after extensive testing. Higher ethanol blends like E25…

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E20 causes ‘minor’ drop in vehicle mileage, Puri says, as India gears up for E100 fuel

The Petroleum Minister acknowledged a minor drop in fuel efficiency with E20 petrol but highlighted improved acceleration and engine performance as key benefits. Despite consumer concerns about mileage and older vehicles, the government is pushing ahead with ethanol blending. India is also exploring higher blends like E25 and E85.

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Arai Just Turned Peak Superbike Nostalgia Into A Snell-Rated Motorcycle Helmet

Arai’s Haga Dark Rapide-Neo combines old-school superbike vibes with modern SNELL-certified protection for a perfect motorcycle helmet for a bygone era.

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Arai’s Limited-Edition AI Ogura Trackhouse Replica Helmet Hits Stores This August

Arai is releasing a limited-edition RX-7X Ai Ogura Trackhouse replica helmet this August, but there's no official word on whether it'll come to the US.

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The New Motorcycle Helmet Standard Is Here And Big Brands Are Scrambling

The FIM's new FRHPhe-02 racing helmet standard goes live this year, and some of the biggest brands are still missing.

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Arai Meets New Off-Road FIM Standards, Joining the Slim List of Motorcycle Helmets

Very few helmets meet the new FIM FRHP-he02 homologation standards for 2026, but at least Arai will have a player in the game.

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The Best-Looking Arai Helmet Ever Is Limited Edition and Represents the Isle of Man TT

Is it me, or is this the best-looking limited edition IoM TT Arai ever? The 2026 lid is a retro throwback.

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These New Wild Helmet Colorways Add to the Stunning Arai Tour X-5's Appeal

Arai just added four new colorways to the Tour X-5, giving one of the nicest helmets on the market a refreshed look.

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This Special Arai Motorcycle Helmet Pays Tribute To a Legendary Isle of Man TT Racer

Arai has released a limited edition RX-7V Evo that pays homage to legendary TT Racer Joey Dunlop. And you can own one for your collection.

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This Limited-Edition Motorcycle Helmet Celebrates the Gnarliest Race on the Planet

Seeing the design that Arai has come up with for the IoMTT races each year feels similar to when your Christmas tree goes up. The butterflies in your belly awaken, and you know that good times are just around the corner. This year is no different.

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HJC Enters Big Leagues of Dual Sport Motorcycle Helmets, Hopes To Challenge Everyone

We haven't seen any super exciting high-end racing helmets enter the market, bar Alpinestars' Supertech R10, but that's not to say there hasn't been a stir elsewhere. Arai made waves with its latest XD5, which is marketed as a dual-sport helmet, but I feel it's more appropriate to call it…

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Would You Rock This Motorcycle Helmet Made Out Of Natural Fibers?

It goes without saying that helmets have come a long way from being just protective pieces of gear. These days, they’re probably more of a status symbol than anything else. You know, a way to flex on your buddies at bike night? And while I’d like to believe that all…

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Arai’s New XD-5 Can Become Three Different Helmets

Arai has a new adventure helmet called the XD-5. It features notable innovations like the new VAS-A visor system, and adjustable inner lining.

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Ducati Streetfighter V4 S Supreme Is All About Living Bold And Loud

Ducati and Supreme have joined forces and unveiled the Streetfighter V4 S Supreme, a bike that’s all about making a statement.

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Tackle Long-Distance Tours With Ease With Arai’s New Tour-X5 Helmet

Arai has a new touring helmet called the Tour-X5. It features the brand’s latest visor tech called VAS-A, and can be configured for both on and off-road use.

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Joseph Loake wins Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year

The 18-year-old Briton will receive £200,000, a test in an Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula 1 car, full British Racing Drivers' Club membership, an Arai helmet and Jordan Bespoke personalised helmet bag as his prize.

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Gear Review: HJC V10 Full-Face Helmet

The HJC V10 is a single-visor vintage-style full-face motorcycle helmet that stands as one of the best options in the market today.

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Arai RX-7X Maverick Viñales Replica To Release By September 2023

Arai’s RX-7X GP5 replica Maverick Viñales graphic is scheduled for a release in Japan by early September 2023.

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Arai Comes Out With A New Snow Globe Graphic For Its VZ-RAM

Arai has a new graphic for its VZ-RAM open-face helmet. Snell-rated, this helmet comes with a Snow Globe graphic and will be available by mid-July, 2023.

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Consider making it mandatory for private schools to only purchase buses built by authorised builders, Madras High Court directs T.N.

The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to consider a representation made by a public interest litigant, and ascertain if it would be possible to make it mandatory for all private schools to purchase only buses that had bodies built by builders authorised by the Automotive Research…

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Gear Review: Arai Astro GX Full-Face Helmet

It’s the same Arai, but different, but not really. Here’s a review of the Arai Astro GX, the Japanese counterpart of the Contour-X in North America, and the Quantic in Europe.

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Arai And Pinlock Introduce ProtecTINT Photochromic Inserts

Arai Helmet partners with Pinlock to introduce the new ProtecTINT photochromic lens and anti-fog shield insert for multiple visor systems.

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The Arai VZ-RAM Nakagami GP2 Set For A Release In March

Arai’s on the way to launching the VZ-RAM open-face motorcycle helmet with the Takaaki Nakagami GP2 graphic sometime in March this year.

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Arai Japan Releases Astro GX Helmet In New Spine Graphic

Arai releases the Astro GX helmet in a new race-inspired Spine graphic with faux carbon fiber panels, dual race stripes, and a dark smoke rear spoiler.

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