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Volkswagen Confirms New Sub-4-Metre SUV To Rival Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza By 2027

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

23 Aug 2026 10:04 pm
Skoda Kylaq Sportline Launched At Rs 11.32 Lakh

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

20 Aug 2026 11:11 pm
BYD Sealion 7 Dynamic Launched At Rs 41.90 Lakh - 520km Range

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.

20 Aug 2026 5:02 pm
Upcoming Ather Konarc Electric Scooter To Get A Metal Body

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

19 Aug 2026 3:51 pm
Toyota Hyryder Aero Black Edition Launched At Rs 15.19 Lakh

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

13 Aug 2026 11:23 am
PM E-Drive Subsidy For Electric Two-Wheelers Extended Till FY28

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.

13 Aug 2026 10:05 am
Mahindra Scorpio N Pickup Teased Ahead Of August 14 Debut

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.

12 Aug 2026 11:38 am
Lamborghini Revuelto Miura 60 Homage Marks 60 years Of The Miura

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

9 Aug 2026 10:33 pm
Honda Taps Tata Technologies For New Car Platform

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

8 Aug 2026 9:49 pm
2026 Ducati Monster India Launch Date Revealed

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

7 Aug 2026 11:20 am
SIAM Withdraws E20 Petrol Quality Letter, Says Figures Need Verification

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

6 Aug 2026 10:46 am
Yamaha R15, MT-15 MotoGP Edition Return; FZ Range Gets New Colours

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

4 Aug 2026 10:45 pm
MG Cyberster, M9 Couture Editions Prices Revealed - Start From Rs 84.94 Lakh

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

4 Aug 2026 11:22 am
Next-Gen Bajaj Pulsar 125 Spotted Ahead Of August 12 Launch - Major Changes Spied

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

3 Aug 2026 4:44 pm
E20 Petrol Saved Consumers Nearly Rs 30/Litre During Iran War Crude Price Spike, Says Govt

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

3 Aug 2026 11:08 am
Maruti Suzuki July 2026 Sales Report: Domestic Numbers Hit All-Time High

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

1 Aug 2026 5:14 pm
Upcoming Car Launches In August 2026: Mahindra, Skoda

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

1 Aug 2026 4:40 pm
E20 Petrol Can Cut Vehicle Mileage By Up To 6%, Nitin Gadkari Tells Parliament

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

31 Jul 2026 10:56 am
Third-Gen Mercedes-Benz GLA Revealed In EV Guise - Hybrid To Arrive Next Year

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

30 Jul 2026 11:19 am
Audi Q9 Revealed - The Big Luxury Family SUV

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

29 Jul 2026 3:55 pm
Small Car Sales In India Surge As First-Time Buyers Rush To Showrooms

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

29 Jul 2026 11:28 am
2026 Toyota Hilux Launched At Rs 31.99 Lakh

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

29 Jul 2026 10:20 am
2027 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Launched At Rs 3.34 Lakh

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

28 Jul 2026 11:12 am
2026 Maruti Suzuki Brezza Facelift Price List Revealed In Full - Turbo-Petrol More Affordable

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

27 Jul 2026 10:42 am
Ferrari Amalfi Spider Showcased In Bengaluru - Priced At Rs 4.6 Crore

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

25 Jul 2026 11:26 am