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Latest spy shots on the Internet reveal what seems to be a new, special edition Ducati Panigale V4 Superleggera.

TVS Motor Company recorded a significant slump in sales for the month of September 2019. The company sold a total of 315,912 units as against 423,939 units in September 2018, registering a negative growth of 25.48 per cent.

The Roadside Assistance Program will be offered free for new customers of the TVS Apache RR 310 for one year after the purchase.

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. registered its highest ever monthly domestic sales in September 2019 with a total of 63,382 units sold in September 2019.

The Goa government has decided to slash road tax by 50 per cent on purchase of new vehicles for a period of three months to boost the auto industry, state Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho said on Tuesday. With festivals like Dussehra and Diwali coming up, the state government's decision will help the sluggish auto industry, he told PTI. "The government has decided to reduce the road tax by 50 per cent on purchase of new vehicles for three months from October," Godinho informed.

Benelli India will launch the Leoncino 250 motorcycle in the country on October 4, 2019, carandbike can confirm. The Chinese-owned Italian manufacturer is all set to re-enter the quarter-litre segment after the TNT 25 was discontinued last year, and the new model is expected to bring a niche with itself as the most affordable scrambler-styled offering to go on sale. It also seems Benelli has decided to fast-track the launch of its 250 cc version, instead of the original plan to bring the model by the end of this year after the Imperiale 400 goes on sale. The Benelli Leoncino 250 will share its underpinnings with the Leoncino 500 that was introduced earlier this year and is priced at Rs. 4.79 lakh (ex-showroom). This one though will be substantially more affordable with prices expected under Rs. 2 lakh (ex-showroom).

Pune-based Bajaj Auto has announced a number of offers and benefits across its motorcycle range for the festive season. The bike maker is offering benefits and savings up to Rs. 7200 at its dealerships and will include a cash discount, five years of free warranty and additional savings on free services, according to the company. The discounts do vary depending on the motorcycle and extends to the CT110, Platina range, Pulsar and Avenger range as well as the Dominar 400. Incidentally, the Bajaj V15 has left out from the offers.

The event saw Ducati's Moto GP rider- Andrea Dovizioso making his first visit to India to attend the Shell-Ducati Riders' Day where he spoke extensively about his racing experience.