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South Korean carmaker Kia has confirmed that the upcoming Sorento SUV will be offered with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system in India. The three-row Kia Sorento SUV is scheduled to launch on September 4, 2026, and will become Kia's largest ICE SUV

App-based cab aggregator Rapido has received a five-year licence from the Karnataka State Transport Authority to operate cab services in the state. The licence, issued under the Karnataka On-Demand Transportation Technology Aggregators Rules, 2016, is valid until August 2031. Roppen Transportation

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.

JSW MG Motor India has rolled out an Anniversary Programme for the MG Hector, offering customers benefits of up to Rs 60,000 to mark seven years of the SUV's presence in India. The offer applies to all Hector bookings placed through

The government has ruled out ethanol-blended diesel for wider use after tests found the fuel fails required safety specifications. Oil marketing companies found blending ethanol into diesel sharply lowers its flash point, Minister of State for Petroleum

German luxury carmaker BMW has opened pre-launch bookings for the new X1 LWB, its long-wheelbase entry-level compact SUV for the Indian market. The BMW X1 LWB can be booked at dealerships or via the BMW India website, ahead of its launch

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

Bugatti has unveiled the Destrier, the third one-of-one creation from its exclusive Programme Solitaire, and unlike its two predecessors, it is built on the extreme track-only Bolide rather than the Chiron. The Bugatti Destrier will make its public debut during Monterey

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

German carmaker Volkswagen has launched the Virtus Anniversary Edition to mark four years of the sedan in the country. Priced at Rs 19,19,900 (ex-showroom), the limited-run Volkswagen Virtus Anniversary Edition is based on the top-spec GT Plus Sport variant and introduces

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

Kia will launch the Sorento in India on September 4, positioning the three-row SUV above the Seltos as its flagship combustion engine model. The Kia Sorento will also be the Korean marque's first hybrid offering for the Indian market, with official

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

German luxury carmaker BMW has started accepting bookings for its updated 7 Series and i7 flagship sedans in India. Bookings can be placed at dealerships or registered online through the BMW India website. The facelifted BMW 7 Series

South Korean carmaker Kia dispatched 28,200 new vehicles last year, its sales rising by 27.4% year-on-year from the 22,135 units sold in July 2025. This figure marks the company's highest-ever July performance since it entered the Indian market in 2019. Kia's

Hyundai Motor India posted its highest-ever monthly sales in July 2026, with total dispatches of 75,360 units. This marked a 25.4% year-over-year jump over the 60,073 units the carmaker shipped out in July 2025. Hyundai Motor India's domestic sales reached 54,210

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

Bajaj Auto has confirmed it will launch the next-generation Bajaj Pulsar in India on August 12, sending out official invites for the reveal. The teaser carries the tagline Twist Into An All-New Rush, hinting at a substantial update rather than a

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

The Mahindra Scorpio N facelift has been spied undisguised, revealing its interior and exterior changes ahead of its expected launch on the 14 of August. Mahindra has traditionally used this date to unveil a major new product each year, and the

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

Czech carmaker Skoda is all set to launch the Slavia facelift on August 18. The facelifted Skoda Slavia is set to bring a few cosmetic revisions, added features and a new automatic gearbox option for the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine which was

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

Nyck de Vries claimed victory in the second Tokyo E-Prix on 26 July 2026, securing Mahindra Racing's second win of the 2025/26 FIA Formula E World Championship season after a chaotic wet-to-dry race that finished under red flag conditions. The result

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