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Bajaj's upcoming adventure motorcycle has been spotted testing in India once again, with fresh spy shots revealing a TFT instrument cluster, updated switchgear and near-production bodywork ahead of its launch. The latest images shared by @xpulse_trails_1729 on Instagram offer the clearest
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
The Indian government has opened preliminary discussions on reintroducing E10 fuel as an additional option for older vehicles, running alongside the mandatory E20 petrol blend, following concerns from owners over compatibility and mileage. The talks, first reported by The Indian Express,
American SUV specialist Jeep has launched the Compass 85th Anniversary Edition in India at Rs 26.70 lakh (ex-showroom). Limited to 85 units, the Jeep Compass 85th Anniversary Edition is based on the Model S (O) variant and marks Jeep's 85th anniversary
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
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
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
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
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
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

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