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German carmaker Volkswagen has confirmed a new sub-4-metre SUV for the Indian market, with the compact model set to arrive by 2027. The upcoming Volkswagen SUV will be built on the same India-specific MQB A0 IN platform that underpins the Skoda
Czech carmaker Skoda has launched the Kylaq Sportline in India at Rs. 11.32 lakh, giving its compact SUV lineup a sportier trim option. The Skoda Kylaq Sportline variant slots between the Signature Plus and Prestige trims, with a price gap of
Chinese EV giant BYD has launched the Sealion 7 Dynamic, a new variant of its flagship eSUV, at an introductory price of Rs 41.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The new variant gives buyers a more accessible entry point into BYD's premium eSUV lineup.
Ather Energy CEO Tarun Mehta has confirmed the upcoming Ather Konarc electric scooter will feature a metal body, a first for the brand. Mehta shared the reveal in a video posted on X ahead of the scooter's August 29 launch at
Japanese carmaker Toyota has launched a limited-run Aero Black Edition styling package for the Hyryder, priced at Rs 31,999. The Toyota Hyryder Aero Black Edition package is offered exclusively on the Midnight Black G(O) and V trims, across both petrol and
The Central Government has extended demand incentives for electric two-wheelers under the PM E-Drive subsidy scheme until March 31, 2028. The Ministry of Heavy Industries has also increased the segment's allocation by Rs 1,000 crore, taking it to Rs 2,767 crore.
Mahindra has released a new teaser for the Scorpio N pickup ahead of its global debut on August 14, offering the clearest look yet at the production-spec truck. The pickup is the production version of the 2023 Global Pik Up concept.
Lamborghini has unveiled the Revuelto Miura 60 Homage, a limited-run edition of its flagship plug-in hybrid supercar built to mark 60 years of the Miura, widely regarded as the car that created the supercar formula. The Lamborghini Revuelto Miura 60 Homage
Honda has entrusted Tata Technologies with the development of an all-new vehicle platform according to a report by Nikkei Asia. This sees the Japanese marque departing from its usual approach of engineering platforms, chassis and powertrains in-house. Tata Technologies operates independently
Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati will launch the 2026 Monster in India on August 10. The new-generation Ducati Monster bike brings a fresh engine, a lighter chassis and a revised design over the model it replaces. Compared to its predecessor, the new
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has withdrawn its communication to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on E20 fuel contamination, stating that media reports had selectively quoted the document and that some of the figures cited require further
Japanese bikemaker Yamaha has reintroduced the Monster Energy MotoGP Edition on the YZF-R15 V4 and MT-15 Version 2.0, priced from Rs 1,76,050 and Rs 1,77,230 ex-showroom Delhi, respectively. Yamaha has brought back the special editions in response to strong customer demand
JSW MG Motor India has revealed prices for the two Couture Edition cars revealed last month. The MG Cyberster Couture Edition is priced at Rs 87.49 lakh and the M9 Couture Edition at Rs 84.94 lakh, ex-showroom. Both special editions cost
The next-generation Bajaj Pulsar 125 has been spotted at a dealership ahead of its official launch on August 12. The images, first shared by Rushlane, reveal an all-new motorcycle with a fresh design, a new frame, a monoshock rear suspension and
The Central Government has once again defended its E20 petrol programme, saying ethanol blending shielded consumers from a global crude oil spike during the war between Iran and the US. Petrol in Delhi would have cost Rs 125 per litre when
Maruti Suzuki, the nation's largest carmaker, had a July to remember, with sales touching an all-time high. Maruti's total sales last month including exports stood at 2,41,421 units, up 33.73 percent year-on-year. Domestic sales including LCVs stood at 2,00,123 units, the
July 2026 was a stacked month for car launches in India, with the Maruti Suzuki Brezza facelift, ninth-gen Toyota Hilux, Nissan Tekton and Honda ZR-V all entering the market. This month (August 2026) is set to be just as active, with
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has confirmed that mileage of cars and two-wheelers can drop by 2 to 6 per cent when running on E20 petrol, depending on a vehicle's category and vintage. Gadkari shared the assessment
German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the third-generation GLA, and for the first time, the SUV is available in a fully electric guise. The Mercedes-Benz GLA EV is built on the German marque's MMA architecture and will be joined by a
German luxury car manufacturer Audi has unveiled the Q9, its largest and most expensive SUV yet. The Audi Q9 marks the brand's first use of the '9' nameplate and the new SUV is positioned above the Q7 as Audi's second three-row
India's automobile market continued on its upward trend in June 2026, despite elevated fuel prices and concerns over ethanol-blending. Overall vehicle retail sales rose almost 22 percent year-on-year to a record 2.6 million units. Passenger vehicle sales jumped 29 percent to
Japanese carmaker Toyota has launched the ninth-generation Hilux pickup truck in India at a starting price of Rs 31.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The new 2026 Toyota Hilux gets a redesigned exterior and cabin, along with added technology, while retaining its IMV body-on-frame
Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki has launched the 2027 Ninja 300 in India at Rs 3.34 lakh, ex-showroom. The 2027 Kawasaki Ninja 300 now costs Rs 17,000 more than the outgoing model, and price is the only change for the new model
India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki recently launched the 2026 Brezza facelift. At the time of its launch only the starting price of Rs 7,39,900 (ex-showroom) was confirmed. Now the entire price list of the 2026 Maruti Suzuki Brezza facelift has been
Days after launching the Amalfi Spider in India, Ferrari has showcased its drop-top entry-level sportscar in the Garden City, Bengaluru. The Ferrari Amalfi Spider is Maranello's entry-level convertible supercar offering and is priced at Rs 4.60 crore, ex-showroom. The showcase followed

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