UP government signs MoU for MotoGP India return – Introduction
Former MotoGP rider Karel Abraham and his motorsport events and advisory company AVW Global are working on plans to bring MotoGP back to India. The firm has signed a Memorandum…
Former MotoGP rider Karel Abraham and his motorsport events and advisory company AVW Global are working on plans to bring MotoGP back to India. The firm has signed a Memorandum…
Jeep has brought in additional units of the Wrangler Willys 41 Special Edition to India, which was launched last year at Rs 73.24 lakh. For MY2026, the special edition is…
KTM has expanded the colour palette of the 200 Duke to accommodate a fourth option - Atlantic Blue - that has been launched at Rs 1.94 lakh.1. KTM 200 Duke…
After showcasing it for the first time at the Auto Expo 2025, Maruti Suzuki finally launched the e Vitara after over a year, on February 17, 2026. Customer deliveries of…
India Kawasaki Motors has been offering discounts on a variety of its models, and the Versys-X 300 is one of them. However, the latest offer on the smallest Versys couples…
Skoda India has begun production of the Kushaq facelift at its Chakan plant in Pune, with deliveries of the midsize SUV set to commence in March 2026. The automaker opened…
Toyota and Lexus have both issued a voluntary recall for a possible software glitch in the transmission that may affect 969 units of the Land Cruiser and 117 units of…
Mercedes-Benz has finally revealed the much-anticipated CLA Electric sedan in India. Bookings will start on March 10, followed by launch in April. The new CLA will replace the ICE A-Class…
Toyota’s next-generation Fortuner has been spotted testing in Thailand, signaling that development of the new model is well underway. The heavily camouflaged test mule suggests a full generational update rather…
The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has announced a toll refund of Rs 5.16 crore for over one lakh motorists affected by a prolonged traffic standstill on the Mumbai-Pune…
There has been renewed interest in bringing Formula 1 back to India. The Adani Group, which is currently in the running to acquire the Buddh International Circuit, has now confirmed…
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has proposed the complete discontinuation of cash transactions at national Highway toll plazas across the country from April 1, 2026. Once implemented, all…
Kawasaki is offering one of its bestselling and longest running models - the Ninja 300 - with a discount of Rs 28,000, bringing its price down from the earlier 3.17…
A heavily camouflaged test mule of what appears to be an electric SUV based on the Chery iCar V23 was recently spotted testing in India. Notably, JSW Motors Limited has…
At the sidelines of the MG Majestor’s recent unveil, the manufacturer revealed its plans to bring six new models in India, one of them being a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV.…
Isuzu India has quietly updated the D-Max V-Cross pickup truck for 2026 and beyond, with prices now starting from Rs 25.5 lakh. This model year update comprises a handful of…
Royal Enfield has made E20 retrofit kits available for older motorcycles to address compatibility issues with 20 percent ethanol-blended fuel. The kits are aimed at BS3 and BS4 carbureted UCE…
Audi has confirmed its commitment to bringing the Concept C to production via a letter from CEO Gernot Dollner to employees. There were growing concerns about the Concept C’s future…
Royal Enfield discontinued the previous gen air-cooled Himalayan 411 to make way for the new Himalayan 450 back in late 2023. That left a gap in the market as the…
KTM has officially ended its ownership relationship with KISKA, the Salzburg-based design agency that has shaped the brand's visual identity since the late 1980s. The manufacturer has sold all its…
Founded in 1975, the Jaipur Motorcycle Club is widely regarded as the birthplace of motocross in India. To celebrate the birth anniversary of its founder John Singh, the club recently…
Royal Enfield is gearing up to launch its first electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6. With earlier test mules being heavily camouflaged when spotted in Chennai and undergoing cold weather…
The Tata Punch EV facelift has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 9.69 lakh (ex-showroom). This is the first major update to Tata’s smallest electric SUV…
Norton’s resurgence is going to kick off soon with its new Manx and Atlas quartet due to be launched in the coming months, both in India as well as global…
For decades, the engine was the heart of a car. Power, refinement and fuel efficiency were the key measures of progress. Today, that focus has shifted. Increasingly, what sets cars…
The 2026 Audi RS5 has just been revealed in both sedan and estate forms, and is the first of a new generation of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) performance cars from Ingolstadt’s…
Volkswagen has launched the Tayron R-Line at Rs 46.99 lakh (introductory), making the SUV its flagship offering in India. Essentially, an elongated 3-row version of the Tiguan R-Line, the Tayron…
Royal Enfield has introduced an updated side stand for the Himalayan 450, addressing a concern that many owners have raised since the motorcycle’s launch. The revised component features a straighter…
7-seaters are quite a popular vehicle category as they lend themselves perfectly well to the typical large Indian family, thanks to the space and flexibility they offer. With offerings from…
Vietnamese EV maker Vinfast has announced a ‘Value Assured’ programme for the VF6 and VF7 electric SUV. In exchange for a petrol or diesel-powered vehicle, the carmaker is offering benefits…
After revealing the base BaaS price of its first electric vehicle, Maruti Suzuki has now revealed the full price list of the e Vitara SUV. The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara…
Maruti Suzuki has said supplies of its first electric SUV, the e Vitara, are likely to remain constrained in the near term, with production limitations expected to ease only after…
After commencing pre-bookings for the Tayron R-Line earlier this month, Volkswagen India is now set to disclose its ex-showroom price on February 19. The Tayron R-Line, essentially the 3-row version…
Ducati has introduced Ducati Factory Made (DFM), a new customisation programme that allows buyers to personalise their motorcycle with options installed directly on the production line. The programme has debuted…
The Nissan Gravite compact MPV has gone on sale in India at a starting price of Rs 5.65 lakh for the first 1,001 units. It uses the same CMF-A+ platform…
Maruti Suzuki has launched the e Vitara at Rs 10.99 lakh ex-showroom, which is exclusive of the battery. Customers will have to pay an additional Rs 3.99 per km driven,…
The Government of NCT of Delhi has announced strict enforcement against end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) operating or parked in public places across the capital. As per a public notice issued by…
Classic Legends has launched a new Ivory colour option for the Jawa 42 at Rs 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The update is purely cosmetic, with no changes to the…
BMW Motorrad dealerships are currently offering the CE 02 electric two-wheeler at heavily discounted prices – in some cases, nearly half of its usual asking price. The discounts apply to…
Audi India will launch the SQ8 variant of its flagship SUV on March 17, according to our sources. Currently, the Audi Q8 is offered in standard and range-topping RS Q8…
A patent image of the RSV4 has surfaced on the internet that hints that a pair of fixed rear wings at either side could go into production soon. This tech…
MG recently introduced the Majestor as its new flagship ICE-powered SUV. Based on the Gloster, it sports a revised exterior design, new features, and off-road-oriented hardware. Initially, it was understood…
Suzuki officially entered the Indian electric two-wheeler market with its e-Access, seven and a half months after it began production of its first electric scooter on May 23 of CY2025,…
The Government of India, under the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), has launched the PM RAHAT (Prime Minister RAHAT) scheme. RAHAT, short for ‘Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and…
The new Goa Street Race made its much-awaited debut, hosting Round 4 of the Indian Racing League. It ended up being a strong home race for Goa Aces JA Racing,…
Honda has sold 5,445 units of the Activa e: and QC1 electric scooters in the 12 months between February 2025 and January 2026. The company manufactured 11,168 units during this…
On the sidelines of the MG Majestor’s reveal, JSW MG Motor India confirmed it is set to foray into the plug-in hybrid segment, a space that no mass-market carmaker has…
The upcoming facelift of the Maruti Brezza has been spied again, revealing new details about the compact SUV. While earlier spy shots showcased minor exterior updates and the presence of…
A test mule of the upcoming Hyundai Verna facelift has been spotted testing in India, providing a glimpse of the updated dashboard layout and revised exterior styling. The refreshed model…
Jeep India has launched a new limited-run Track Edition of Meridian SUV, priced from Rs 35.95 lakh (ex-showroom). The special edition model is based on the top Overland trim of…
BMW India has launched a new petrol-powered top-spec ‘30 xDrive M Sport Pro' variant for the X3 SUV, priced at Rs 74.5 lakh. The X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro…
Starting February 16, 2026, Madhurendra Malu joins Genesis India as its new Vertical Head and also as the brand's new Senior Management Personnel. Both these positions were earlier held by…
2026 – 27 will be a busy time for JSW MG Motor. The brand has just unveiled the Majestor – its flagship SUV – and is all set to launch…
Kawasaki India has extended the discounts it was offering last month across multiple models in its portfolio. Like the benefits on the Ninja range, the offers on the Z650 and…
Sachin Lawande, the global CEO of Visteon Corporation, a global Tier 1 automotive electronics supplier, is blunt about why India isn't yet a force in global passenger car markets despite…
It's no secret that Royal Enfield is working on a new 750cc parallel twin engine that will make its debut in the Continental GT 750 sometime in the third quarter…
Global electric vehicle (EV) registrations fell 3 percent year-on-year in January 2026 to nearly 1.2 million units of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, according to data from consultancy Benchmark Mineral…
BMW has revealed an updated logo for Alpina, the German carmaker’s luxury sub-brand. Formerly a standalone tuning firm, Alpina came under full control of BMW at the start of 2026…
Kawasaki India is currently offering benefits across multiple models in its Ninja lineup, with discounts of up to Rs 2.5 lakh. The offer was announced through the company's social media…
The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has developed a Rs 40 crore Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) test facility in Pune, aimed at calibrating and validating active safety technologies…
The Arena division of Maruti Suzuki is offering benefits to the tune of up to Rs 45,000 on models like the Swift, S- Presso, Wagon R, and more. The benefits…
Ducati has unveiled the Formula 73, a limited-edition motorcycle that celebrates the 750 Super Sport Desmo, one of the most iconic models in the Italian manufacturer’s history. The Formula 73…
A test mule of the upcoming 2026 Tata Punch EV facelift has been spotted sans any camouflage on Indian roads. Tata partially unveiled the Punch EV facelift last week, showing…
Vespa has launched the Officina 8, a special-edition scooter that pays tribute to the experimental department within the Piaggio plant in Pontedera, Italy, where the first Vespa prototypes were developed. Named…
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris, which was launched in September 2025, is now available with discounts and offers for the first time since its introduction. These offers range up to Rs…
JSW Motor India’s plans to launch its first passenger vehicle in the country could face delays, after the company flagged slow approvals for importing Chinese components as a key concern,…
Following various teasers and foreign-market debuts, the new MG Majestor has finally been unveiled in India. MG’s full-size body-on-frame SUV will be positioned above the existing Gloster, and will be…
The Indian motorsport community has lost a key pillar with the death of JK Tyre head of corporate communication and motorsport Sanjay Sharma at the age of 61. Sharma helped establish…
Triumph is developing an updated Speed Twin 1200 that has been spotted testing abroad. The images reveal that the upcoming model will feature fundamental changes to its chassis and design,…
Rajini Krishnan’s RACR (Rajini Academy of Competitive Racing) riding school has announced dates for its next session at the Madras International Circuit (MIC), Chennai. The school will be conducted over…
Toyota has unveiled the all-electric 2027 Highlander for the US market, marking the nameplate’s shift to a battery-electric powertrain. It is Toyota’s first three-row BEV for the United States and…
Fresh spy shots of the third-generation Hyundai Creta, due in 2027, have surfaced online, revealing its interior for the first time. The midsize SUV was spotted testing just two weeks…
Eicher Motors has approved a major capacity expansion plan for Royal Enfield motorcycles, with the company’s board sanctioning an investment of Rs 958 crore to increase annual production capacity from…
Click here to buy a single copy of the Autocar India magazineThe return of the Renault Duster is the headlining story of the February 2026 issue of Autocar India. We have an…
The new Mercedes-AMG GLC 53 has been globally revealed in SUV and Coupe body styles, which has marked the comeback of a six-cylinder engine for the nameplate. The AMG model…
BYD first revealed the mid-cycle update for the Atto 3 in February 2025, but at the time, technical specifications were kept under wraps. Nearly a year on, the Chinese carmaker…
Jony Ive, the designer of the Apple iPhone and iPad, has stated that touchscreens are “the wrong technology to be the primary interface” in cars. Ive has been in the…
BMW Motorrad has announced the 2026 edition of its GS Experience rider training programme for India, with the off-road focused camp set to be conducted across nine cities, through the…
The 2026 KTM 200 Duke has started reaching showrooms across India ahead of an official launch. The updated model brings multiple component upgrades along with a fresh colour option.Larger 320mm…
Stellantis and Tata Motors passenger car division announced today the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The two companies said that the event also marks 20-years of their…
It’s no secret that KTM is working on an update for the 790 Duke. Last year, images of what appeared to be a close-to-production-spec bike testing in Europe surfaced online,…
McLaren is the latest team to unveil its livery for the upcoming 2026 F1 season. The MCL40 will now take to the track for filming day on February 10, before…
Ferrari’s first EV will be known as the ‘Luce’ (pronounced Lu-chey and meaning Light in Italian), the company has announced, while also revealing its retro-themed interior that majors on physical…
The Aprilia RS 457 and Tuono 457 offer impressive levels of performance at a reasonably affordable price point. Following the revised GST regulations, pricing for both models had briefly spiked,…
The 10th edition of the Formula Bharat student engineering competition recently concluded at Coimbatore’s Kari Motor Speedway. SRM Institute of Science and Technology’s Camber Racing (Chennai) took top honours in…
Tata Motors has officially begun operations at its new manufacturing facility at Panapakkam in the Ranipet district of Tamil Nadu. The first vehicle to roll off the new production line…
Mahindra & Mahindra announced that it will invest Rs 15,000 crore over the next decade to set up its largest integrated manufacturing facility for automobiles and tractors in Maharashtra. The…
Effective from 1 April 2027, emission standards for BS6 vehicles – M1 and M2 categories – will now be tested using the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) cycle.…
Hyundai will be revealing the new Ioniq 3 in Europe in April 2026 as part of its next-generation portfolio for the continent that stretches into 2027, Autocar UK reported. A…
Cadillac is all set to join Formula 1 this year as the 11th team on the grid, and the American squad has now revealed its livery for the upcoming season.…
The Indian government, in its new draft proposal, has scrapped the planned concession for small cars in the April 2027-bound CAFE 3 (Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency) rules after brands like…
The Ferrari 849 Testarossa price in India will start at Rs 10.37 crore (ex-showroom), before any optional extras. Ferrari will launch the 849 Testarossa here in March 2026 as the…
At EICMA 2025, Hero showcased a bunch of cool and interesting electric concept vehicles under its Vida sub-brand, one of which was an electric supermoto called the Ubex. Now, the…
India and the United States are close to finalising an interim trade agreement that will significantly reduce import duties on high-end American automobiles, while excluding electric vehicles from the scope…
Honda India is offering attractive offers, ranging between Rs 1.97 lakh and Rs 57,000, on all its cars in February. These include the Honda City, Elevate, and Amaze (both generations…
Ahead of its launch, Tata has revealed what the Punch EV facelift looks like from the outside. The front-end gets a revised design which gets a closed-off look for the…
Jeep India is offering attractive benefits extending up to Rs 4 lakh on the Compass, Meridian and Grand Cherokee in February. Depending on the model, these benefits comprise consumer discounts,…
The Mahindra XUV 7XO received a mid-cycle facelift in January 2026, which rendered it with a new moniker and fresh design elements. Bookings of the three-row SUV commenced on December…
Rolls-Royce is readying its first all-electric SUV, which could break cover in the coming months and launch globally in 2027. As the British marque’s second EV and second SUV, the…
The Ferrari Amalfi, the Italian supercar brand’s newest entry level model will officially go on sale later this year, but interested customers can now make inquiries and bookings at any…
Sales of high-end luxury vans is steadily increasing around the world, especially so in markets like Asia, and Mercedes Benz isn’t blind to this trend. The company has the V…
Tata Motors has confirmed that it will begin assembling Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) vehicles at its Panapakkam plant near Chennai, starting February 9, 2026. The announcement was made during the…
Jawa, the Czech motorcycle manufacturer that Classic Legends holds exclusive rights to manufacture, sell, and revive in India, has revealed a new 730 Twin for global markets.Powered by a 730cc…
Tata Motors has rolled out discounts for its EV range of models for February 2026. The discounts offered by the homegrown automaker take into account all of its electric models,…
The Tata Punch EV facelift is going to debut in India on February 20, 2026. The e-SUV has been on sale in India since January 2024. While the details of…
A test mule of a new faired supersport has been spotted on test and it appears to be based on the same platform as the upcoming BMW F 450 GS.…
Toyota India has now increased prices of the Hyryder, Taisor, Glanza and Rumion, all of which are badge-engineered models developed under the carmaker's partnership with Maruti Suzuki. This comes after…
Hyundai is offering consumer discounts across its range in February 2026, including the Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, Hyundai i20, Hyundai Aura, Hyundai Exter, Hyundai Venue, Hyundai Verna, Hyundai Creta and…
Hyundai has refreshed the i20 hatchback trim lineup by bringing back the ‘Era’ trim. Moreover, the carmaker has revised prices for the mid-level Magna Executive and Magna trims. The starting…
The 2026 Kia Seltos was launched in India on January 2, 2026, with prices starting from Rs 10.99 lakh. The new Seltos has already piqued public interest, as Kia has…
Nissan’s upcoming midsize SUV, the Tekton, has been spied testing again in India under heavy camouflage. The model will mark Nissan’s return to the mid-size SUV space.The latest test mule…
Honda plans to start exporting midsize displacement motorcycles from India to Europe beginning in 2026, as it steps up efforts to position the country as a key export hub for…
Tata Motors is offering benefits ranging from Rs 25,000 to Rs 45,000 on seven cars this month. These include Tata Harrier, Safari, Nexon, Altroz, Tiago, Tigor and Curvv, all from…
After listing it on its website some days ago, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the Dio 125 X-edition scooter at Rs 87,733 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The X-edition is…
Honda has launched a new variant of the Shine 125, called the Shine 125 Limited Edition. Based on the Disc variant of the commuter, the special edition brings cosmetic changes…
Mercedes-Benz has just announced the return of the V-Class in India which is scheduled for a launch on March 3. MPVs are increasingly becoming popular with luxury car buyers in…
Since its comeback, the Tata Sierra has garnered a lot of public attention, amassing over 70,000 bookings in just one day. Customer deliveries of the SUV started from January 15,…
Volkswagen has begun taking official pre-bookings for the Tayron 3-row SUV ahead of its price announcement later this month. The booking amount is pegged at Rs 51,000, and can be…
Thanks to the 2025 GST reform, the second half of last year was a prosperous time for the Indian passenger vehicle market. Carmakers across the board saw strong surges in…
The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has announced that electrically-operated flush-fitting or concealed car door handles will be banned in the country from January 1, 2027. This makes…
Suzuki has launched the Access with a single-channel ABS. Making it one of the first mass-market 125cc scooters to offer this safety feature. It has been launched at a price…
Carolwood LP has officially closed its agreement with Polaris to acquire Indian Motorcycle, marking the brand's transition to a standalone company. The deal was first announced in October last year…
Spinny has partnered with Tesla in India to offer a bonus of up to Rs 25,000 on the Model Y in exchange for a combustion-powered vehicle through its website. This…
Initially set to break cover in January, Nissan has now confirmed through its official social media handles that the new Gravite will be revealed on February 17, 2026. While details…
The Tata Punch and Maruti Fronx are popular choices in the sub-compact and compact SUV segments, respectively, and while both models offer turbo-petrol powertrains, they differ widely in specifications. Additionally,…
The Skoda Kylaq has crossed the 50,000-unit sales milestone. To celebrate the occasion, the carmaker is providing benefits of up to Rs 50,000 and 50 percent off a one-year Skoda…
Tesla is offering a ‘Switch and Save’ scheme with the Model Y, which provides a Rs 3 lakh discount on the exchange of any combustion-powered car in India. In addition…
Interior spy shots of a production-spec test mule of the Mahindra Vision S have popped up online. These reveal some details of the cabin of this homegrown brand’s upcoming SUV,…
The Indian passenger electric vehicle segment registered sales of 18,042 units in January 2026, a 51 percent increase from 11,909 units in the year-ago period. It was the third-best-selling month…
Bentley has previewed the 'X' Concept, an off-road-biased model based on the Bentayga Speed. The carmaker stated to our sister publication, Autocar UK, that the concept was built to 'stimulate…
Ather Energy is setting up a wholly owned subsidiary in Hong Kong to support critical procurement functions and strengthen supply chain resilience. The company’s board has approved the proposal, according…
2026 has gotten off to a great start for the Indian two-wheeler industry and here are how the six big brands performed in the month gone by.Hero: 5,20,208 unitsHero MotoCorp,…
Ola Electric has announced that approximately 5 percent of its workforce will be impacted as part of what the company describes as an “ongoing structural transformation” aimed at increasing automation…
Honda’s entry into our electric two-wheeler market has been measured so far, with products like the Activa e: and QC1 highlighting both the brand’s intent and some early limitations. That…
MG has launched the Rakan 4x4 in Kuwait. It marks MG's first model to bear an Arabic name, which means a 'symbol of strength.' The Rakan's launch in Kuwait provides…
The Mercedes-Benz CLA EV will debut in India in April 2026. It is one of the most awaited cars from the German manufacturer in India and was earlier available in…
The first 30 days of 2026 included notable car launches like the second-gen Kia Seltos, Mahindra XUV 7XO, Skoda Kushaq facelift, and Tata Punch facelift, as well as the highly-anticipated…
Bajaj Auto is planning to launch eight new motorcycles over the next four to five months. The upcoming launches follow seven product introductions and updates since Diwali last year, like…
The proposed mandating of anti-lock braking systems (ABS) for all two-wheelers could push up motorcycle and scooter prices and potentially weigh on demand, but the two-wheeler industry has had a…
In the first month of 2026, the Indian passenger vehicle market witnessed wholesales of about 4,50,000 units, marking the highest-ever January performance and the second-highest monthly tally on record. Offerings…
Bentley has unveiled sportier ‘S’ versions of the Continental GT and the Continental GTC. The carmaker says that the GT S and GTC S take inspiration from the previously revealed…
Yamaha had earlier unveiled the EC-06 at an event in Mumbai. Now, the Japanese brand has launched it at a price of Rs 1.68 lakh (ex-showroom, Maharashtra). Currently, this model…
TVS Motor Company has registered a design patent in India for its RTR HyprStunt stunt bike concept, which was first unveiled at EICMA 2025 in Milan last November.Designed specifically for…
Carrying on its strong performance in 2025 when it sold nearly 3 lakh units, electric two-wheeler market leader TVS Motor Co has opened CY2026 on a resoundingly strong note.TVS: 34,440…
Tata Motors has sold over 71,000 passenger cars in January 2026. Of these, 822 unit sales are from the international markets, while the remaining 70,222 unit sales are from the…
Given the GST reforms in September last year, which reduced taxes across nearly all passenger vehicle sectors, there were few direct auto manufacturing and sales-specific announcements at the 2026-27 budget.…
Photos of a Mercedes-Benz coupe prototype wrapped in camouflage and ripping through the snow-blanketed landscape of Sweden have been released by the German marque. Mercedes confirmed in a press release…
The ongoing 2025-26 financial year has so far been marked by revised GST rates on cars and the signing of a free trade agreement with the UK and, more recently,…
Over the years, Vespa has produced many special edition models based on its 946 scooter, some in conjunction with the Chinese Zodiac signs for each calendar year. 2026 being the…
Renault has made a big splash with the debut of the new Duster, but the French carmaker is certainly not pinning its hope on this one model to turn around…
Jeep has announced its Strategic Plan 2.0, intending to enhance its lineup, meet consumer needs and improve ownership experience. Jeep will bring an all-new SUV in 2027, and launch special…
BMW’s flagship electric sedan, the i7, has crossed the 1000-unit mark. Launched in 2023, the i7 is the electric counterpart to the ICE-powered BMW 7 Series and competes in the…
Volkswagen India is gearing up to launch an all-new compact SUV by mid-2027, sources tell us. While the sister brand Skoda already offers the Kylaq in the hotly contested segment,…
BMW has revealed all the specifications of the new X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro, the pre-bookings of which have now commenced. It is offered with a 258hp, 2-litre turbo-petrol…
The Autocar India Modern Classic Rally returns to Mumbai this weekend, promising another unforgettable celebration of motoring legends, poster cars and icons. With the static display scheduled to take place…
With demand for large SUVs growing in several international markets, Swedish automaker Volvo is now mulling over an all-new three-row hybrid SUV. In a conversation with Autocar UK, brand boss…
Mercedes-Benz will not differentiate between its electric cars and its combustion-engine models when it comes to design going forward. On the side lines of the 2026 S Class facelift’s unveil,…
On the sidelines of the 2026 S-Class facelift’s reveal, Mercedes global CEO Ola Källenius said he is absolutely convinced that about the scale of its future in India. In response…
At the celebration of Mercedes-Benz’s 140th anniversary, the wraps have come off the mid-lifecycle update for the W223 S Class, and the big news is a huge infusion of next-gen…
Hyundai's luxury arm, Genesis, has unveiled its first off-roader prototype, called the X Skorpio Concept. It is powered by a 1,100hp V8 engine, which, as per Genesis, “sets new benchmarks…
Royal Enfield has announced the inaugural edition of the Moroccan Odyssey 2026, marking the brand’s first marquee motorcycling expedition on the African continent. Scheduled from March 27 to April 4,…
Tesla will phase out the Model S sedan and Model X SUV, two of its longest-running models, in the next quarter, CEO Elon Musk announced on Wednesday. Speaking at Tesla’s…
The first spy shots of the third-gen Hyundai Creta have surfaced online. As we reported last year, Hyundai has been readying the next-gen Creta for a 2027 launch, and the…
Citroen has hiked prices of the Basalt, Aircross and C3 models in India. The Basalt prices have increased by up to Rs 20,000, the Aircross prices have surged by up…
Maruti Suzuki has recorded a strong surge in demand for entry-level cars. Following Maruti Suzuki’s recent Q3 FY2026 earnings call, Rahul Bharti, Executive Officer – Corporate Affairs, stated “Small cars…
The 2025 MRF MMSC Indian National Car Racing Championship concluded with the fourth and final round held at the Madras International Circuit on January 24-25. Ishaan Madesh and Sai Shiva…
Online spy shots of the Hyundai Exter facelift have surfaced for the first time. Hyundai India launched the first-generation Exter in 2023, and its mid-cycle update is expected to bring…
TVS Motor Company - one of the frontrunners in India’s electric two-wheeler market - is reviewing a fresh expansion of its electric two-wheeler manufacturing capacity. Rising demand has pushed the…
BMW has revealed that the upcoming 30 xDrive variant of the X3 SUV will be launched in India on February 16, 2026. The international-spec X3 30 xDrive comes with a…
It has been over three years since Volkswagen launched the Virtus, and over four years since the Taigun reached showrooms. Although the two models constitute the bulk of VW's overall…
Around a week after our story on the Bayon-based compact SUV, spy shots of its N line brethren have surfaced online. With Hyundai bringing the former to India, the Bayon…
Tesla has dropped the Autosteer lane-keeping feature, which has been part of the standard Autopilot driver-assistance package, from its Model Y and Model 3 entry-level EVs in the US. To…
A Mahindra BE 6 recently went up in flames. The incident, which took place near Gulaothi in Uttar Pradesh, as per the brand’s social media post, shows the electric SUV…
KTM India has silently listed the hardcore off-road focused 390 Adventure R on its website, priced at Rs 3.78 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). At this price, the 390 Adventure R -…
A test mule of the upcoming Mahindra Scorpio N facelift has been spotted in the wild ahead of the SUV’s launch in the coming months. The new Scorpio N facelift…
Triumph has revealed a new special edition neo-retro model called the Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer Edition overseas. This bike - as the name obviously suggests - is a cafe…
The Triumph Tiger 1200 has been spotted testing for the first time. Interestingly, not on the road but on an off-road trail - revealing a few design and feature updates.1.…
BYD India has issued a voluntary recall to replace the high-voltage battery of the Seal, according to the brand’s service centre technicians. While the exact number has not been disclosed…
Renault is looking at a fundamental reset in its strategy for India, with plans to bring new products every year. The brand believes speed of new product development and launches…
In the run-up to the Majestor's launch on February 12, JSW MG Motor India has released a teaser video showcasing just its exterior. To slot above the MG Gloster, the…
Toyota India has launched a new Tech Package for its midsize SUV. The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Tech Package essentially adds some features and safety kit, which come from the…
Fresh spy images have emerged of the Royal Enfield Continental GT 750 out on test overseas and they reveal a few new details1. Continental GT 750 likely to be available…
India and the European Union (EU) have signed a free trade agreement (FTA). Under the agreement, tariffs on imported European cars priced above 18,000 dollars (approximately Rs 16.50 lakh) will…
TVS’ best-selling electric scooter, the iQube, has crossed the 8 lakh wholesales milestone in the domestic market, underlining its position as India’s largest-selling electric scooter. The milestone was achieved in…
TVS Motor Company has registered a design patent in India for its eFX 30 electric motorcycle concept, which was first unveiled at EICMA 2025 in Milan last November.Features aggressive streetfighter…
Renault is finally gearing up for a proper comeback in India, and the next-generation Duster is set to lead that charge. The new Duster will take on rivals like the…
The Renault Duster has made a comeback in India in its third-generation avatar. First launched in 2012, the Duster pioneered the mid-size SUV segment in the country, a space now…
After a years-long bout of negotiations, India and the European Union (EU) are reportedly close to announcing a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Under the terms of this FTA, cars…
Venom Motorsportz held its Speedverse Autocross competition for the first time on Tarmac at the Raymond Track in Thane. From a stock Celerio to a modified Accord and Octavia RS,…
An Instagram user has spotted a new motorcycle testing and it appears to be the upcoming Norton Atlas GT. The Atlas adventure bike is the more accessible model in the…
Ferrari is the latest manufacturer to unveil its 2026 F1 challenger. Rather than a show car, Ferrari has unveiled early renders of the SF-26, described by the Italian team as…
The recall covers 3,06,635 units of the RayZR 125 Fi Hybrid and Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid scooters manufactured between May 2, 2024, and September 3, 2025.3,06,635 units of RayZR 125…
Mahindra has launched a new Star Edition of the Thar Roxx, prices of which begin from Rs 16.85 lakh (ex-showroom). A good play on the name aside, the Thar Roxx…
Citroen India has announced a shift to a bookings-led production strategy for select variants of its cars, which means certain variants of its cars will now be built based on…
A new Hyundai SUV has been spied testing on Mumbai’s roads by Autocar India’s intrepid reporters. This SUV seems to be an all-new model that has yet to be identified. New…
Mercedes has shared the first images of its 2026 F1 car, the W17, ahead of its official launch event on February 2. Alongside renders, the team has also released footage…
French marque Bugatti has pulled the covers off a new one-off hypercar dubbed the FKP Hommage, which commemorates the legendary Veyron. Debuted in 2005, the production-spec Veyron was the model…
Kia unveiled the Vision Meta Concept in December 2025, a sleek four-door GT prototype that could eventually make its way to production. This move signals Kia’s intention to look beyond…
High-end Italian motorcycle gear specialist Alpinestars has bolstered its presence in the Indian market with the establishment of two new distributors and a wider range of available productsHouse of Machines…
Tata Motors has introduced petrol and CNG-powered variants of the fleet-only Xpres. Based on the Tigor, the petrol and CNG variants are an addition to the already existing Xpres-T EV.…
American bikemaker Indian Motorcycle is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year and it has kicked things off by revealing a new cruiser called the Chief Vintage. Unlike the other Chief…
With the global reveal set for January 29, the upcoming Mercedes-Benz S-Class facelift has been partially unmasked. In a YouTube video featuring the German brand’s CEO Ola Kallenius, a near-production…
Volkswagen has commenced the local assembly of its upcoming flagship SUV, the Tayron R-Line, at its Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (previously Aurangabad) plant in Maharashtra. The 7-seater SUV will be launched in…
Mahindra has revised prices of the Thar in India, with the lifestyle SUV getting a hike of Rs 20,000 across most variants. The price of the base AXT 2WD remains…
While most mainstream carmakers have already dipped their foot in the EV segment, Skoda’s India portfolio strictly remains a petrol-only lineup. The carmaker, however, has acknowledged that it needs more…
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast plans to enter our two-wheeler market in the second half of 2026 with India-specific electric scooters. The company also mentioned that it plans to build…
Volvo has unveiled the EX60 for the European market. The model marks the car maker's entry into the electric luxury mid-size SUV segment. The EX60 is the first model built…
In an effort to prevent unpaid toll fees on national highways, the Government of India has recently updated the Central Motor Vehicles Rules for 2026. The revision aims to address this issue…
The Tata Punch finally has an engine befitting its name in the form of the 120hp, 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine from the Nexon. However, Tata Motors is keeping the door…
The diesel engine will continue to remain relevant for select segments says Sabari Manohar, Group Head – Customer Service at Toyota Kirloskar Motor. The statement comes in response to a…
Royal Enfield has recorded its highest ever sales in 2025, selling a record 10,71,809, marking the first time that the Chennai-based company has achieved the million-units milestone in the domestic…
White is the most popular car colour in India, accounting for 48 percent of the market in 2025, according to the BASF Color Report 2025. However, the report notes that…
Vinfast is all set to enter India’s ride-hailing market with its taxi company Green and Smart Mobility (GSM). Last month VinFast Asia Chief Executive Officer Pham Sanh Chau announced its…
JSW Motors Limited, JSW Group’s independent passenger mobility division, will launch its first car in India before Diwali 2026, followed by a second model in 2027, Managing Director Parth Jindal…
The Toyota Innova Crysta prices have been hiked by up to Rs 26,000, and with this update, the Toyota MPV's prices now range between Rs 18.85 lakh and Rs 25.53…
The MY26 Jeep Meridian SUV has been launched in India with a new second-row sliding function on the higher-spec Limited (O) and Overland trims. However, prices of all the trims…
The 2026 Kawasaki Ninja 300 is here and carries forward all the core mechanicals from the previous model, with the update limited to new colour schemes.296cc parallel-twin engine makes 39hp…
Hyundai’s upcoming Bayon-based compact SUV (codename: Bc4i) was recently spied testing abroad, revealing fresh details about its exterior design. The India-bound SUV is expected to share the same underpinnings as…
The Mercedes-Benz CLA electric sedan will be the German luxury carmaker’s biggest launch in India this year. However, the big news is that the new CLA will completely replace Mercedes’s existing…
Bharat NCAP has announced today that the Vinfast VF7 has been given a 5-star safety rating in its crash tests. Interestingly, BNCAP says the tests were conducted in November 2025,…
Triumph has rolled out its most substantial update yet for the 660cc middleweight range, introducing a significantly uprated engine along with chassis, styling and feature enhancements for both the Triumph…
The Vinfast VF6 electric midsize SUV has secured a 5-star safety rating for both adult and child occupant protection at the Bharat NCAP crash tests. The VF6 secured 27.13 points…
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has issued recalls for two of its big bikes, the CBR650R and CB1000 Hornet SP. Both bikes have been recalled for different reasons and owners…
Audi has revealed the livery for its debut F1 season. The R26 F1 racer shown at the launch event, held at Kraftwerk Berlin, was only a show car displaying the…
Lamborghini sold 111 units in India in 2025, translating to a drop of 1.13 percent compared to the volumes it managed in 2024. Despite the slowdown in India, the luxury…
Tata revealed during the Punch facelift’s recent launch that the updated SUV scored a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating. Now, Bharat NCAP has released the Tata Punch’s crash test ratings and…
Bajaj Auto has launched the updated Pulsar 125, bringing with it an LED headlight and LED turn indicators, along with refreshed colour schemes and graphics.Updated Pulsar 125 gets LED headlight…
Honda has showcased the all-new RA626H powertrain in Tokyo today that’ll power the Aston Martin F1 car for the 2026 season, thereby formally launching the partnership between the Japanese engine…
Ducati has brought the ultra-exclusive Panigale V4 Tricolore to India, priced at a staggering Rs 77 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The Tricolore comes draped in the colours of the Italian national…
Skoda has pulled the covers off the Kushaq facelift, with pre-bookings now open and the price announcement set for March. The new Kushaq features revised exterior styling, a more premium…
On the sidelines of the Skoda Kushaq facelift reveal, the Czech brand also revealed a new lower-spec variant for its Kylaq compact SUV called Classic+. Further, Skoda India confirmed that…
Skoda has announced that it will launch the Kodiaq RS performance SUV by June 2026. This will be the first RS model in the brand's lineup to feature an SUV…
Amid a strong global push and aggressive expansion plans for the Norton brand, TVS Motor Company is set to bring Nick Rogers, the former tech head of Jaguar Land Rover,…
Toyota India lifted the covers off its first EV for India, the Urban Cruiser Ebella. The badge-engineered sibling of the Maruti e Vitara will compete in the midsize electric SUV…
Bajaj has commenced retail sales of the all-new Chetak C25 across Chetak showrooms in India, introducing a limited-time early-bird discount of Rs 4,299 for the first 10,000 customers. Priced at…
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed a change to how fuel efficiency is officially tested for cars in India. As per a draft notification, all passenger…
Vinfast says it is working to increase localisation for its India operations and is in talks to localise battery supply. The localisation push comes as Vinfast prepares to expand its…
Tata’s upcoming Tiago EV facelift has been spotted testing on public roads for the first time. Cloaked in full-body camouflage, this is the second update to the Indian brand’s most…
Greaves Electric Mobility is on a steady upward trajectory with its Ampere brand and the company routinely features in the top six OEMs in terms of monthly electric two-wheeler sales.…
Maruti Suzuki has commenced exporting the Victoris to various foreign markets from the ports of Mundra and Pipavav in Gujarat. The first batch had India’s largest automaker shipping just over 450 units…
Last month, Bajaj launched an updated Pulsar 150, introducing a fresh look and added features to one of its longest running models. Now, a Pulsar 125 with similar updates has…
Maruti Suzuki India Limited and the Government of Gujarat have formalised an investment agreement for a new manufacturing facility in Khoraj. According to ANI, Maruti Suzuki has committed an investment…
After teasing, announcing and subsequently unveiling the VXZ concept at the 2025 edition of EICMA. Vida, the electric subsidiary of Hero, has now patented the design of the VXZ concept,…
Of late, India Kawasaki Motors has been offering discounts on a variety of its models and the Versys-X 300 is one of them. However, the latest offer on the smallest…
After finally bringing the XSR155 to India last year, Yamaha Motor India will be expanding its motorcycle lineup further in 2026 with the all-new R2 sportbike. The two electric scooters…
Ford Racing, the division responsible for creating the flagship Mustang GTD, has now unveiled the Mustang Dark Horse SC. Revealed as a successor to the erstwhile Shelby GT500, the Dark…
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India had a busy 2025 with the addition of new commuter motorcycles as well as a slew of big bike launches. The company is likely to…
KTM’s Luciano Benavides and Dacia’s Nasser Al-Attiyah emerged as the big winners as the 2026 Dakar Rally wrapped up after 13 stages of gruelling action across 8,000km. It was an especially…
The new Goa Street Circuit will make its debut, hosting Round 4 of the 2025 Indian Racing League (IRL), on February 14-15. The track was originally supposed to built at…
While Vinfast India is gearing up to launch the Limo Green 3-row MPV in the country this year and is evaluating the sub-compact VF3, the Vietnamese EV brand is also…
To clear unsold MY2025 inventory, Tesla India is offering up to Rs 2 lakh discount on its only EV on sale here – the Model Y – limited to the…
Kawasaki is the only Japanese marque that has an Indian lineup mostly of imported big bikes and the company is going to bolster that in the coming months.KLE500 ADV likely…
Jeep India has launched the ‘Confidence 7’ ownership program for Compass and Meridian customers. As the name suggests, Jeep’s new ownership program offers seven benefits that include assured buyback, subsidised…
Volvo will unveil the EX60 electric SUV on January 21, 2026. It is the first model built on Volvo’s new SPA3 800V electric platform with a claimed range of up…
Skoda has released the first teaser of the upcoming Kushaq facelift ahead of its expected launch this month. The short teaser doesn’t reveal much beyond a veiled view of the…
At the recently concluded NGO ASEAN Superfast Fest, Team Fast Track Racing India set a new record for the fastest quarter mile time by a KTM 390 engine, clocking a…
Volkswagen India has quietly discontinued the 6-speed manual gearbox option for the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol variants of the Virtus sedan and Taigun midsize SUV. This manual gearbox was offered alongside the…
Kia has added a new mid-spec HTK (EX) trim to the Syros, with prices ranging from Rs 9.89 lakh to Rs 10.64 lakh. Like the recently launched Kia Carens Clavis…
Even though climate change is as apparent as it is, the global automotive industry is still divided on which direction to take for automotive propulsion in the future. Europe is…
Red Bull Racing has revealed its new livery for the upcoming 2026 F1 season. However, fans will have to wait longer to see the actual RB22, since the car shown…
The updates to these Harley-Davidson motorcycles focus on improved performance, added comfort, advanced technology and bold factory-custom styling.Street Glide Limited2026 Street Glide LimitedThe 2026 Street Glide Limited is a completely…
BMW is working on the third-generation 4 Series lineup, which is positioned as a more dynamic and style-focused alternative to the 3 Series. It is also set to adopt BMW's…
A new HTE (EX) trim has been added to the Kia Carens Clavis lineup, with prices ranging between Rs 12.55 lakh and Rs 14.53 lakh. It democratises some convenience features…
BMW Motorrad delivered 2,02,563 motorcycles worldwide in 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year the company has surpassed the 2 lakh unit milestone.R 1300 GS Adventure and R 1300 GS were…
The MG Majestor will be launched on February 12, 2026, as the manufacturer’s flagship full-size SUV. Notably, the Majestor SUV was first showcased at the Auto Expo 2025, and has…
Even though hatchback sales have been steadily declining over the last many years, Tata Motors believes there’s substantial opportunity in the small car segment, even at current volumes, with only…
The latest edition of Red Bull Moto Jam will be held at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida on March 1. Headlining the event will be an F1 showrun featuring…
Category winners of the 2026 Women’s Worldwide Car Of The Year (WWCOTY) have been announced for the year. The overall winner of the WWCOTY 2026 title will be announced amongst…
2025 will go down as a landmark year for scooters in India. Annual scooter sales surged to a record 7.52 million units, up 13 percent year-on-year, crossing the seven-million milestone…
Pierer Mobility AG has been renamed Bajaj Mobility AG as of January 13, 2026. The decision to change the name was made in November, when Bajaj acquired full control of…
This year’s edition of the Generation Speed motoring festival will take place on February 7 and 8, at the Aamby Valley Air Strip near Pune. Visitors can not only witness…
BMW has confirmed that its first fully electric M car – an electric M3 based on the Neue Klasse EV platform – will feature simulated gearshifts and synthetic sound. The…
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) has reported its highest-ever domestic sales for CY2025, with volumes rising around 36 percent year-on-year to 117,000 units. Including exports, total sales stood at 159,500…
Hero MotoCorp and French automotive technology supplier Valeo have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop Advanced Rider Assistance Systems (ARAS) for motorcycles and scooters.Partnership to develop radar and camera-based safety…
The 2026 Modern Classic Car Rally is back for its 4th edition, promising more excitement and entertainment than ever before. The rally will be held from January 31 to February…
Mahindra has announced that the XEV 9S and XUV 7XO together received 93,689 consolidated bookings within four hours, on January 14, 2026. The carmaker said the figure was recorded as…
Bajaj has expanded its Chetak electric scooter portfolio with the launch of the new C2501 model, priced at Rs 91,399 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru). The C2501 is now the entry point to…
JSW Motors Limited, JSW group’s independent passenger mobility division is all set to launch its first automobile in India this year, and our sources tell us the first model to…
Mercedes-Benz India has closed 2025 with sales of 19,007 units, a 2.85 per cent decline compared to 2024. However, the company says it has posted its best-ever year in terms…
Mercedes-Benz India has announced its sales figures for the previous year, and its 12-car strong launch plans for 2026, beginning with the locally-assembled GLS Maybach and the EQS SUV Celebration…
Mercedes-Benz has launched the made-in-India Maybach GLS at Rs 2.75 crore, marking a significant price drop compared to the fully-imported model’s price tag of Rs 3.17 crore. Alongside the regular…
Volkswagen has unveiled more details about the India-bound Tayron. The 7-seater SUV will be the brand's flagship SUV for the Indian market, and will sit above the Tiguan R-Line SUV.…
Mercedes-Benz has launched a new Celebration Edition of the EQS SUV which has been priced at Rs 1.34 crore for the 5-seater version and Rs 1.48 crore for the 7-seater…
The production-spec version of the Skoda Vision 7S concept, which was showcased at the 2025 Auto Expo, will be called Peaq, the carmaker has now confirmed. To serve as Skoda’s…
Honda India has increased prices for the majority of its model portfolio, specifically the Elevate, City hybrid, and Amaze. This comes amid a wave of recent price hikes from other…
Honda has announced new colour schemes for the 2026 model year CRF1100L Africa Twin range. The updates apply to all variants of the adventure motorcycle, including the standard model, Electronic…
KRAFTON India and Royal Enfield have announced a partnership which will debut Royal Enfield’s iconic Bullet 350 and the Continental GT 650 cafe racer as rideable motorcycles inside Battlegrounds Mobile…
The Renault Filante has been unveiled as the French brand’s flagship SUV as a part of the brand’s EUR 3 billion 2027 International Game Plan. The Filante marks Renault’s attempt…
BMW Group India – which operates the BMW, Mini and BMW Motorrad brands – has aggressive launch plans across its four-wheeler range. While 10 new Mini cars have been confirmed…
The 2025 MRF MMSC Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship (INMRC) wrapped up, with the finale held at the Madras International Circuit on January 9-11. RACR’s Rahil Pillarisetty clinched the title…
Ducati has revealed the Desmo450 MX Factory one year after the debut of the Desmo450 MX. The Factory version is designed for riders looking for a race-ready bike, equipped with…
After its reveal late last year, production of the River Indie-based Yamaha EC-06 electric scooter has commenced at River’s factory in Hoskote, Karnataka. While the EC-06 is based on the…
Tata Motors has launched the Punch facelift in India, with prices starting from Rs 5.59 lakh (ex-showroom). This is the first major mid-lifecycle update for the sub-compact SUV since it…
Ever since its launch in 2021, the Punch has been a strong seller for Tata Motors, and in 2024, it became India’s largest-selling car and, incidentally, the first non-Maruti car in…
Honda has announced that it will use a newly designed ‘H mark’ badge as its latest symbol to represent its automobile business division. The updated logo was first revealed on…
Maruti Suzuki has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to further its service network. With over 5,780 service centres spread across 2,882 cities, Maruti…
Ducati India has announced that it is planning to launch 10 new motorcycles in the coming months across its new V2 and V4 platforms. Currently, the company has dealerships in…
Bajaj is all set to launch a next-generation version of the Chetak on January 14, 2026. Recent spy shots and the invite for the launch have given us a glimpse…
Bajaj is all set to launch a next-generation version of the Chetak on 14th Jan, 2026. Recent spy-shots and the invite have given us a glimpse of what to expect…
Ducati India has announced that it is planning to launch 10 new motorcycles in India in the coming months across its new V2 and V4 platforms. Currently, the company has…
Maruti Suzuki has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) to further its service network. With over 5,780 service centres spread across 2,882 cities,…
After its reveal late last year, production of the River Indie-based Yamaha EC-06 electric scooter has commenced at River’s factory in Hoskote, Karnataka. While the EC-06 is based on the…
Tata Motors has launched the Punch facelift in India, with prices starting from Rs 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom). This is the first major mid-lifecycle update for the sub-compact SUV since it…
Ever since its launch in 2021, the Punch has been a strong seller for Tata Motors and in the year 2024 it became India’s largest selling car, and incidentally, the first…
Ducati has revealed the Desmo450 MX Factory one year after the debut of the Desmo450 MX. The Factory version is designed for riders looking for a race-ready bike, equipped with…
BMW Group India – which runs the BMW car, Mini, and BMW Motorrad brands – has aggressive launch plans across its four-wheeler range. While 10 new Mini cars have been…
The 2025 MRF MMSC Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship wrapped up, with the finale held at the Madras International Circuit on January 9-11. RACR’s Rahil Pillarisetty clinched the title the…
Kia has revealed the EV3 GT crossover, EV4 GT fastback and hatchback, and EV5 GT SUV at the Brussels Motor Show. The GT versions of Kia’s EV portfolio bring in…
Hyundai has revealed an electric version of its Staria MPV, and has confirmed that it is planned to go on sale in the UK and Europe. The new Staria Electric…
Ultraviolette attended the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) at Las Vegas where it showcased a new “Violette” voice assistant.New AI voice assistant in partnership with Soundhound AICurrently under developmentUltraviolette new…
Royal Enfield has continued to trickle down the slip/assist clutch to more of its 350cc models and the latest one to receive it is the cool-looking Goan Classic 350. This…
Vinfast India has revised the variant-wise prices of its VF6 and VF7, which were launched last September, as the EVs' introductory pricing has now concluded. The VF6 and the VF7…
Kawasaki India recently announced pretty substantial discounts on its Ninja and Versys family models and now the company has done the same for its Z650 duo. Just like the discounts…
In only its second race in Formula E, Citroen has clinched its first race win in the all-electric world championship. Nick Cassidy executed a perfect Attack Mode strategy to gain…
The headlining story of 2026’s first issue has details on all new midsize SUVs launching in India this year. Apart from this, we also have reviews of midsize SUVs like…
Maruti Suzuki’s premium Nexa showrooms are offering discounts and benefits on the entire line-up this January, including the Ignis, Baleno, Ciaz, Fronx, Grand Vitara, XL6, Jimny and Invicto. The benefits…
Hyundai is offering consumer discounts across the range in January 2026, including the Grand i10 Nios, Aura, i20, Exter, Venue, Verna, Creta and Alcazar. The benefits include a mix of…
KTM has rolled out updates for its 2026 Duke range in global markets, with the 390 Duke receiving upgraded braking hardware and a fresh new colour option.390 Duke gets new…
Kia has revealed the all-new EV2 electric crossover at the ongoing Brussels Motors Show. The EV2 is Kia’s sixth and the smallest model yet in the line-up of born-electric models built…
Tata Motors is currently rolling out attractive benefits on the Harrier, Safari, Nexon, Punch, Altroz, Tiago, Tigor, and Curvv. Depending on the model, prospective buyers can take advantage of cash…
Sanjay Takale’s 2026 Dakar Rally journey has come to an early end after his Toyota Land Cruiser HDJ100 suffered a mechanical issue in Stage 3. The 57-year-old was competing in…
Mini’s parent company, BMW Group India, has plans to launch 10 new models from the British marque in 2026, hoping to double its sales in the year to around 1,400…
French carmaker Ligier has set an unusual benchmark at the Nurburgring with the slowest ever lap record of the Nordschleife (North Loop) circuit. The diesel-powered JS50 Revo D+ quadricycle covered…
Kawasaki India is currently offering benefits and discounts across multiple models. After announcing discounts of up to Rs 2.5 lakh on its Ninja range yesterday, the manufacturer has now revealed…
Suzuki has opened bookings for its first electric scooter, the Suzuki e-Access, marking the brand’s entry into the Indian electric two-wheeler market. We reviewed the e-Access early last year and…
BMW Motorrad has reported its highest ever sales for the past four years in the previous calendar year, selling 5,841 units cumulatively. This is an increase over 2024’s sales when…
Jeep India is rolling out enticing benefits of up to Rs 4 lakh on the Compass, Meridian, and Grand Cherokee this month. Depending on the model, these benefits comprise consumer…
The Tata Sierra and TVS Apache RTX 300 bagged the Car of the Year and Bike of the Year honours, respectively, at the 2026 Autocar India Awards held on Thursday…
Kawasaki India is currently offering benefits across multiple models in its Ninja lineup, with discounts of up to Rs 2.5 lakh. The offer was announced through the company's social media…
First revealed at the Munich Motor Show with BMW’s Neue Klasse architecture in 2025, the iX3 has now been showcased at CES 2026 with advanced tech features, including an AI-powered…
Toyota India has increased prices for select models in its portfolio, and rejigged the variant line-up for some cars in January 2026. Prices for the Innova Crysta, Hycross, and Fortuner…
It’s been about a month since Tata Motors opened bookings for the Sierra, and early signs are that buyers are showing a preference towards the diesel variants. Dealer sources suggest…
Ather has announced that its fast-charging network has crossed the 5,000 mark nationwide. This includes 3,675 fast chargers operated directly by Ather Energy, along with over 1,400 chargers added through…
Suzuki Motorcycles has rolled out its 10 millionth two-wheeler from its Gurugram manufacturing facility, marking a key milestone nearly two decades after it began operations in India. The milestone unit…
Toyota India is going to launch the Urban Cruiser EV, the badge-engineered version of the Maruti e Vitara, on January 19, 2026. In addition to the midsize Maruti SUV, the…
A couple of months after introducing the 160 Duke in India, KTM has now launched its fully-faired sibling, the RC 160. The new model slots in below the RC 200…
Volkswagen India is among the carmakers to have increased prices for its portfolio as 2026 began. Some VW dealerships across the country had announced a price hike for the Taigun…
Tata Motors has launched the much-awaited Safari petrol at Rs 13.29 lakh. The automaker’s flagship SUV, earlier sold only with a diesel engine, now gets the in-house developed TGDi Hyperion…
CY2025 marked a shift in India’s passenger vehicle market, with Mahindra securing the second place. Maruti Suzuki retained its lead, while Hyundai and Tata Motors slipped in the rankings amid…
Tata Motors has added a petrol engine option for the Harrier, which, until now, was only available with a diesel engine. The Tata Harrier turbo-petrol range is from Rs 12.89…
After revealing the exterior and interior of the Punch facelift earlier this week, Tata Motors has now revealed new details about the sub-compact SUV’s trim lineup and features. The 2026…
Afeela, the car brand set up by Sony and Honda, has unveiled an SUV prototype at CES 2026. Called the Afeela SUV, it is based on the Vision S 02…
Ather Energy has announced the rollout of Infinite Cruise on the Ather 450X. While all new 450X scooters will come with it as standard, the feature will also be available…
Bajaj Auto had earlier announced that prices for the Triumph 400cc range would increase from January 2026, and the brand has now implemented a price hike across the line-up, albeit…
The top 10 finalists for the World Car of the Year (WCOTY) 2026 award, chosen via a secret ballot, have been announced. Ninety-eight distinguished international automotive journalists from 33 countries…
Toyota India has begun its teaser campaign for its first electric car, the Urban Cruiser EV. The first teaser of the India-spec Toyota Urban Cruiser EV provides some exterior design…
You may not have heard of small Finnish electric bike maker Verge Motorcycles, but the company has debuted a radical new battery technology which marks a big step forward for…
German auto major Volkswagen has commenced its teaser campaign for the upcoming Tayron. The first teaser shows a VW SUV cloaked in a white veil, with just a few exterior…
Volkswagen dealerships across India are offering significant benefits and discounts on the Taigun SUV and Virtus sedan this month. Naturally, all discounts and benefits are only available on MY2025 models.…
Tata Motors has revealed the Punch facelift in full ahead of its launch on January 13. This is the most comprehensive update for the compact SUV since it was introduced…
Mahindra has taken the wraps off its newest electric car, the XUV 3XO EV, expanding its eSUV portfolio to four models. The Mahindra XUV 3XO EV is based on the…
Simple Energy has launched the Gen 2 version of its Simple One electric scooter, bringing a host of refinements to design, performance and software. Rather than a ground-up redesign, the…
The new Mahindra XUV 7XO has launched at a starting price of Rs 13.66 lakh, ex-showroom, applicable for the first 40,000 units. Pre-bookings for the 2026 Mahindra SUV, which is…
India’s passenger vehicle (PV) market closed 2025 on a strong note. The industry’s domestic dispatches rose 26 percent year-on-year (YoY) in December to 4,04,229 units, marking one of the strongest…
India’s two-wheeler industry posted record sales in the year gone by, surpassing the 2 crore-unit mark. Sales numbers for the last month of 2025 have come in, and here’s how…
Nissan India, which confirmed the ‘Tekton’ name for its upcoming midsize SUV last October while also teasing some of its exterior and interior, will fully reveal the model on February…
Nissan India has confirmed that it’ll pull the covers off its upcoming compact MPV, the Gravite, on January 21. With its full price announcement slated for March, the Gravite will…
Bajaj is set to launch a new Chetak model on January 14. It will get a new taillight and likely to get a refreshed overall design among other differences. The…
Skoda has hiked the prices of its mass-market offerings in India, which include the Kylaq sub-4m SUV, the Kushaq midsize SUV and the Slavia midsize sedan. The biggest price increase…
Skoda has hiked the prices of its mass-market offerings in India, which include the Kylaq sub-4m SUV, Kushaq mid-size SUV and Slavia mid-size sedan. Prices of the Slavia have gone…
Bajaj is set to launch a new Chetak model on January 14. It will get a new taillight and likely to get a refreshed overall design among other differences. The…
Nissan India has confirmed that it'll pull the covers off its upcoming compact MPV, the Gravite, on January 21. With its full price announcement slated for March, the Gravite will…
Nissan India confirmed the 'Tekton' name for its upcoming midsize SUV last October, while also teasing some of its exterior and interior. Expected to launch in India around June 2026,…
India’s two-wheeler industry posted record sales in the year gone by, surpassing the 20 crore unit mark. Sales numbers for the last month of CY2025 have come in and here’s…
India’s passenger vehicle (PV) market closed calendar year 2025 on a strong note. The industry’s domestic dispatches rose 26 percent YoY in December to 404,229 units, marking one of the…
The Mahindra XUV 7XO has finally been revealed by the Indian carmaker. The 2026 Mahindra SUV, which is essentially the XUV700 facelift, is the second model to use Mahindra's newer…
Simple Energy has launched the Gen 2 version of its Simple One electric scooter, bringing a host of refinements to design, performance, and software. Rather than a ground-up redesign, the…
Tata Motors has revealed the Punch facelift in full ahead of its launch on January 13. This is the most comprehensive update for the compact SUV since it was introduced…
KTM is offering complimentary accessories worth Rs 8,350 for its 390 Adventure and 390 Adventure X. Along with this, the brand is also offering a 10-year extended warranty for free,…
BMW has officially taken full control of Alpina, bringing the long-running performance brand fully under its ownership from the start of 2026. BMW has also outlined the brand’s core direction,…
Chinese EV maker BYD ended 2025 as the world’s largest seller of electric vehicles, overtaking American EV giant Tesla. Specifically, BYD EVs outsold those of Tesla by a hefty margin…
Electric passenger vehicle sales in India touched an all-time high in CY 2025, with total volumes crossing 1.76 lakh units, marking a 77 percent year-on-year rise. Strong demand across mass-market…
Yamaha has dropped prices of the R15 range in India by Rs 5,000. Prices now start at Rs 1.51 lakh and go up to Rs 1.91 lakh for the top-spec…
Volkswagen has revealed the electric Polo's interior with many physical buttons, something that is not common for EVs, ahead of the hatchback's UK launch later this year. Called the ID…
Last year, Sanjay Takale made history as the first Indian driver to complete the Dakar Rally. He’s now kicked off his 2026 campaign on a strong note, taking victory in…
Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles has sent out a release notifying that customers can now purchase the updated Yezdi Adventure and Yezdi Roadster through Amazon and Flipkart. Prospective customers can pay the…
Petrol is the only fuel type to lose market share in 2025, dropping from 59.4 percent to 53.3 percent, even as overall passenger vehicle sales rise to expected 45.8 lakh…
Maruti Suzuki exported 395,000 vehicles in 2025, its highest-ever tally in a calendar year, marking over 21 percent year-on-year growth. The carmaker also remained India’s top passenger vehicle exporter for…
Honda has revealed the January 2026 discounts that are on offer on the Elevate, City and Amaze. These include a cash discount, exchange and loyalty bonuses, corporate benefits and even…
The Yamaha R15 has been a runaway success in India ever since it came out in 2008 and has been instrumental in cementing the tuning fork brand’s reputation in our…
Tata Motors has teased the Punch facelift via its official social media handles. Closely matching what we predicted in a previous article, Tata also confirmed that the latest avatar of…
Passenger vehicle sales grew to around 45.8 lakh units in 2025, up about 6 percent year-on-year. SUVs continue to expand their lead, crossing 55 percent market share, but sedans show…
The 150-160cc sporty commuter bike space has seen a flurry of new entrants in the past few years with new entrants from TVS, Bajaj, Yamaha and other big players. In…
The GST 2.0 reforms that came into effect at the end of September last year have provided fresh wind in the sails for Maruti Suzuki as the brand saw sales…
It is fair to say that Honda’s foray into the EV market hasn’t panned out as the company would have wanted with fairly slow sales of its Activa e: and…
The Maruti Dzire is India’s best-selling car in the calendar year 2025, with wholesales of 2.14 lakh units. Maruti's compact sedan outsold the Hyundai Creta (2.01 lakh) and Tata Nexon…
Ducati has launched the all-new Panigale V4 R in India, introducing what it calls the purest expression of its racing technology to the Indian market. The first 2025 Panigale V4 R…
The upcoming edition of the FMSCI-affiliated Rajini Academy of Competitive Racing (RACR) will be held at CoASTT, Coimbatore, on Jan 31 and Feb 1. The training sessions will be led…
Less than two months after it was launched, Hyundai has added a new variant to the second-generation Hyundai Venue’s lineup. Priced at Rs 9.99 lakh, the HX5+ is only offered…
Electric two-wheeler sales in India crossed 12.8 lakh units in 2025, marking 11 percent year-on-year growth.TVS Motor topped the market with 2,98,867 unitsOla Electric sales crashed 51 percent to 1,99,316…
Toyota will finally pull the plug on the Innova Crysta diesel around March 2027, which would effectively end the era of a model that has defined the Indian MPV space…
The new-gen Kia Seltos has officially gone on sale at a starting price of Rs 10.99 lakh (introductory). Bookings for the new Seltos have been open since December 11 for…
Hyundai sold 2 lakh units of the Creta in 2025, thereby recording the highest-ever annual sales for the midsize SUV in a single calendar year. The Creta’s success story has…
After being absent in India from 2022, the Renault Duster is making a comeback in its third-generation avatar, a test mule of which was spotted recently with India-specific stylistic changes.…
Two-wheeler registrations in India reached 20.2 million units in 2025, representing around 7 percent year-on-year growth. Registrations at 20.2 million units vs 18.92 million in 2024Factory dispatches up just 1.6 percent…
Royal Enfield has patented the design of its Flying Flea S6 scrambler in India. This marks the brand’s second electric model under the Flying Flea sub-brand, following the C6 roadster…
The 160 Duke came in as a replacement for the erstwhile 125 Duke, and we were also expecting an RC iteration of the 160 Duke. Now an image of the…
Hyundai will showcase a new EV – its “biggest EV yet” – at the upcoming Brussels Motor Show, to be held from January 9 to 18. Though Hyundai hasn’t shared…
Lexus is likely to launch the next-generation ES sedan in India in 2026. The ES is currently the only sedan in the company's lineup, having been on sale since 2018.…
Jaguar Land Rover’s entire portfolio currently runs on internal combustion engines in India. That is likely to change in 2026, as the company could introduce two electric models, the Range…
Italian marque Ducati has launched the XDiavel V4 as a replacement for the XDiavel 1260 S at an ex-showroom price of Rs 30.89 lakh. This sport cruiser adopts Ducati’s MotoGP-derived…
Mahindra & Mahindra has moved up to the No. 2 position in India’s passenger vehicle market for CY2025, based on Vahan data till December 25. This is the first time…
Renault India has announced a price hike of up to 2 percent, which will come into effect starting January 1, 2026. The decision comes due to rising input costs and…
Kawasaki has launched the updated Z650RS in India; it remains mechanically identical, but the engine is now E20-compliant and produces slightly less torque. This neo-retro sibling of the Z650 also…
The 2026 Kawasaki Vulcan S is here, and it carries forward all the core mechanicals from the previous model, with the key update being E20 fuel compatibility.649cc parallel-twin engine makes…
The global two-wheeler industry is undergoing a rare shake-up. TVS Motor has overtaken Yamaha and now ranks among the world’s top three two-wheeler makers by volume. The Chennai-based automaker has…
Hyundai India has officially entered the fleet segment with its new range of Prime vehicles – the Prime HB, which is based on the Grand i10 Nios, and the Prime…
Renault India has announced a price hike of up to 2 percent, which will come into effect starting January 1, 2026. The decision comes due to rising input costs and…
Kawasaki has launched the updated Z650RS in India; it remains mechanically identical, but the engine is now E20-compliant and produces slightly less torque. This neo-retro sibling of the Z650 also…
The 2026 Kawasaki Vulcan S is here, and it carries forward all the core mechanicals from the previous model, with the key update being E20 fuel compatibility.649cc parallel-twin engine makes…
The global two-wheeler industry is undergoing a rare shake-up. TVS Motor has overtaken Yamaha and now ranks among the world’s top three two-wheeler makers by volume. The Chennai-based automaker has…
Hyundai India has officially entered the fleet segment with its new range of Prime vehicles – the Prime HB, which is based on the Grand i10 Nios, and the Prime…
We recently attended the Mahindra Creators Day event, where Mahindra had invited their electric origin SUV brand ambassador, Kush Maini. Fresh off a challenging F2 season, the Indian F2 driver…
The global two-wheeler industry is undergoing a rare shake-up. TVS Motor has overtaken Yamaha and now ranks among the world’s top three two-wheeler makers by volume. The Chennai-based automaker has…
The 2026 Kawasaki Vulcan S is here and it carries forward all the core mechanicals from the previous model, with the key update being E20 fuel compatibility.649cc parallel-twin engine makes…
Kawasaki has launched the updated Z650RS in India, it remains mechanically identical but the engine is now E20 compliant, produces slightly less torque and gets a new colour. It has…
Italian marque Ducati has launched the XDiavel V4 as a replacement for the XDiavel 1260 S at an ex-showroom price of Rs 30.89 lakh. This sport cruiser adopts Ducati’s MotoGP-derived…
Mahindra & Mahindra has moved up to the No. 2 position in India’s passenger vehicle market for CY2025, based on Vahan data till December 25. This is the first time…
Renault India has announced a price hike of up to 2 percent, which will come into effect starting January 1, 2026. The decision comes in lieu of rising input costs…
Jaguar Land Rover’s entire portfolio currently runs on internal combustion engines in India. That is likely to change in 2026, as the company could introduce two electric models, the Range…
Nissan will make a comeback to the popular mid-size SUV segment with the Tekton. Built on the CMF-B platform shared with the Renault Duster, the SUV will be unveiled in…
Lexus is likely to launch the next-generation ES sedan in India in 2026. The ES is currently the only sedan in the company's lineup, having been on sale since 2018.…
Hyundai will be showcasing a new EV at the upcoming Brussels Motor Show (9 to 18 January) which will be its “biggest EV yet”. The company hasn’t shared any specific…
With the performance car segment seeing a revival despite tightening emission norms, the upcoming year is likely to see the launch of a slew of sports cars, including coupes, convertibles…
Kawasaki India is updating its entire product portfolio to the 2026MY and the latest bike to join these ranks is the Ninja 1100SX. The big Ninja is entirely unchanged from…
The next-generation KTM 790 Duke has been spotted testing in Europe, revealing notable styling updates for the middleweight naked.Updated design inspired by the 990 Duke and 1390 Super Duke R799cc…
At a time when the performance car segment is seeing a revival despite emission norms, the upcoming year could likely see a slew of sports car launches, including coupes, sportier…
Volvo is likely to launch two of its globally available EVs in India in 2026: the EX90 SUV and the ES90 sedan. In 2025, the brand launched a facelift for…
Triumph has announced that current ex-showroom prices across its India lineup will remain unchanged until December 31. A price revision across all Triumph models will come into effect from January…
Suzuki has announced its nine model strong display at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon 2026. Scheduled to begin on January 9, the motor show will see the Japanese automaker showcase…
Kawasaki India has launched the 2026 Versys 650 at Rs 8.63 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The midsize Versys remains mechanically and cosmetically unchanged - save for a new colour - but…
Ahead of its reveal on January 26, 2026, the new Renault Duster has been teased in India again, this time showing glimpses of the SUV’s exterior design. While not much…
2025 was a relatively dormant year for Audi in India, but the German carmaker has a host of new launches lined up for 2026. Kicking things off will be Audi’s…
Bajaj has updated the Pulsar 150 with a small set of feature and cosmetic revisions. These changes should help with keeping the brand’s longest-running model current, without altering its core…
Mercedes-Benz is expected to introduce two models for India in 2026, the CLA EV sedan and the G-Class Cabriolet. Both models could launch at different points during the year, with…
Volvo is likely to launch two of its globally available EVs in India in 2026: the EX90 SUV and the ES90 sedan. In 2025, the flagship combustion-powered XC90 received a…
BMW has had an action-packed year in India in 2025 with several launches, such as the iX1 LWB, the new 2 Series Gran Coupe and the all-new X3. The German…
The 10th edition of the JK Tyre Orange 4x4 Fury off-road challenge saw participation from several Indian teams, as well as international competitors from Thailand, Malaysia and Romania. Ujjal Namshum,…
Kawasaki has launched the 2026 model year Ninja 650, bringing the popular middleweight sports tourer up to date with E20 fuel compatibility standards.649cc parallel-twin produces 68hp and 62.1NmEngine is now…
Nissan has announced that it will increase prices across its model range by up to 3 percent. The price hike by Nissan will take effect from January 1, 2026. Nissan has…
Mercedes-Benz has outlined two models for India in 2026, the CLA EV sedan and the G-Class Cabriolet. Both models will launch at different points during the year, with the CLA…
Next year marks 25 years of the Bajaj Pulsar and the company has big things in the works to celebrate this milestone. The Pulsar is easily the most important motorcycle…
Tata Motors has outlined its EV plans for 2026. The company has confirmed that it will enter the premium EV market under the Avinya brand by the end of 2026,…
Tata Motors has outlined a major EV rollout for 2026, confirming that it will enter the premium EV market under the Avinya brand by the end of 2026, following the…
While new SUV launches continue to dominate the upcoming year, sedans, on the other hand, will also see some action. Incidentally, all the sedans in this list belong to the…
Tata Motors has sold 250,000 EVs in India since late 2019, with the Nexon EV being their first EV launch, which has become India’s first EV to surpass one lakh…
Mahindra rolled out the first major update for the current-generation Thar in October 2025, bringing subtle exterior tweaks and a few feature upgrades. At the time, the three-door SUV was…
KTM has announced a global recall for its 390 Adventure X, Adventure R, Enduro R and SMC-R. Pertaining to the side-stand issue that leads to the bike stalling or not…
Vinfast, which entered the Indian market in September 2025, has outlined two more models for 2026: the VF3 micro EV and the Limo Green three-row electric MPV. Its current India…
KTM has announced two rider-focused initiatives at India Bike Week with the unveiling of KTM Cup Season 3 and the introduction of the KTM Adventure Rally in India. The Rally…
After a decade of production, the Jaguar F-Pace production has ended with the final model rolling out of the Solihull facility in the UK, paving the way for the manufacturer's…
BigRock Motorsports has defended its Indian Supercross Racing League title at the 2025 finale, held at the EMS Corporation Stadium in Calicut. The team, co-owned by Indian rally star CS…
Tata has revealed the specifications of the much-awaited petrol-powered Harrier and Safari SUVs. Both the Harrier and Safari petrol will sell alongside the initially available diesel-powered versions. The petrol Harrier…
The Maruti Suzuki Celerio has been crash tested by Global NCAP, where it has received a 3-star rating for adult occupant protection (AOP) and a 2-star rating for child occupant…
Road safety organisation Global NCAP has revealed that the Maruti Ciaz on sale in India was put through its gamut of crash tests. Maruti’s midsize sedan received a 1-star rating…
The mid-size SUV space has always been hotly contested in India, with established models like the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Kia Seltos. In 2025, this segment has…
BMW Motorrad is set to increase prices across its lineup by up to 6 percent. The hike will affect models at both ends of the spectrum — from the India-made…
Sales of the Maruti Ertiga highlight just how strong India’s MPV market has become. It’s been the country’s best-selling MPV for six consecutive financial years, and current trends point to…
Aprilia has unveiled 3 new colours for the RS 457 at the recently concluded India Bike Week.1. Aprilia RS 457 Moto GP Replica unveiled2. The Coral Blue Snake colour looks…
It has been over three years since Volkswagen launched the Virtus, and over four years since the Taigun reached showrooms. Although the two models constitute the bulk of VW’s overall…
We recently had a chance to speak to Aprilia Racing CEO, Massimo Rivola, on the 2025 MotoGP season, the company’s best performance in the championship so far, Jorge Martin’s lacklustre…
2025 has been an important year for Skoda India, marked by the launch of two new-generation models in the form of the Kodiaq premium SUV and the Octavia RS performance…
Renault currently has the Kwid, Kiger and Triber on sale in India. Among these, the last two received comprehensive updates for the 2025 model year. The French automaker is now…
Renault currently has the Kwid, Kiger and Triber on sale in India. Among these, the last two received comprehensive updates for the 2025 model year. The French automaker is now…
As 2025 draws to a close, the automotive market is gearing up for an exciting year ahead. Several popular models are set to receive updates in 2026 to better meet…
Sean Rogers Pachigalla’s twin-turbo Audi R8 once again broke the India quarter mile record at the recent Vroom Drag Meet, held at Taneja Aerospace in Hosur, near Bengaluru. He completed…
The XDiavel V4 is the more laid-back sibling of the Diavel V4, not in terms of power, but in its ergonomics. It was unveiled globally earlier this year, and Ducati…
JSW MG Motor India has announced a 2 percent price hike across all its models. MG says the price increase will be effective from January 1, 2026, and is due…
JSW MG Motor India has announced a 2 percent price hike across all its models. MG says that the price increase will be effective from January 1 2026, and is…
After staying dormant for over half a decade, Nissan is finally gearing up for its most aggressive product onslaught in India, starting in 2026. The company’s portfolio will expand from…
KTM has launched a new top-spec variant of the 160 Duke, priced at Rs 1.79 lakh. It gets a TFT dash, that’s been borrowed from the current 390 Duke.1. KTM…
At the event that is likely to be the final teaser for the new Nissan MPV, christened Gravite, the brand has also revealed its launch plans for the next 2…
Formula 1 has renewed its broadcast deal with Indian sports streaming platform FanCode. As per this extension, FanCode will continue streaming F1 in India until at least the 2028 season. F1…
Formula 1 has renewed its broadcast deal with Indian sports streaming platform FanCode. As per this extension, FanCode will continue streaming F1 in India until at least the 2028 season. F1…
The Bajaj Pulsar 220F, one of the most revered models from the original Pulsar line-up, has now received an update. Bajaj has launched the updated Pulsar 220F in India, priced…
The first batch of the recently launched Mini Cooper S Convertible is sold out in India. Launched at 58.50 lakh (ex-showroom), all allocations in the first batch were spoken for…
In a bid to restrict the ongoing air pollution dilemma in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court has ended the protection it granted to vehicles with Bharat Stage 3 (BS3) or older…
Maruti Suzuki has introduced a rotatable front passenger seat option for its Wagon R hatchback, designed to make getting in and out easier for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.…
Nissan has officially confirmed that its upcoming compact three-row MPV for India will be called the Gravite. The model is part of the brand’s renewed product offensive for the Indian…
Honda earlier this year announced plans for importing some of its premium models to India as brand builders. The models include the ZR-V SUV and the Prelude two-seater sports coupe.…
Tata Motors have amassed over 70,000 confirmed bookings for the new Sierra on the very first day since the company began taking orders on December 16. Tata has also said…
The Valley Run 2025 Winter Edition witnessed Imran Majid’s Nissan GT-R and Ali Mon’s Ninja H2 recording their fastest times. Organised by Elite Octane, presented by Castrol and conducted between…
Kia has unveiled the new-generation Seltos in India, with the launch scheduled for January 2, 2026. Compared to the old Seltos, the new model is slightly bigger, gets an all-new…
Triumph Motorcycles has expanded its 400cc Modern Classics portfolio with the unveiling of the Tracker 400, confirmed for launch in the UK for the 2026 model year. Positioned as a…
Launched in 2020, the fifth-generation Honda City received a facelift in 2023, and as it enters its sixth year on sale, the Japanese carmaker will update it again in the…
Tata Motors recently launched its much-awaited Sierra SUV in a front-wheel-drive (FWD) configuration and has confirmed the Sierra EV for Q1 2026. The automaker's 2026 line-up also includes a Punch…
Shane Chandaria was crowned 2025 F4 India champion at the season finale, held at the Madras International Circuit. At just 15 years old, he becomes the youngest driver to win…
After an action-packed 2025 with as many as four new launches, Mini is readying the Aceman EV for India. Set for a 2026 launch, the Aceman will be positioned as…
After an action-packed 2025 with as many as four new launches, the next model Mini is readying for India is the Aceman EV for a launch in 2026. This will…
Kia unveiled the second-generation Seltos on December 10, ahead of its market launch on January 2. While the updated SUV will lead the manufacturer's 2026 schedule, the line-up also includes…
An F1 car will take to the streets of India once again, this time as part of the 2026 Red Bull Moto Jam, which will be held in Delhi. While…
The Bajaj Pulsar 150 appears to have received subtle updates for 2026 while retaining its core mechanical package.New decals and LED lighting expectedMechanicals likely to remain unchanged149.5cc engine makes 14hp…
The Pulsar 220F, one of the longest-surviving models from the original Pulsar lineup, has now received an update. Bajaj has officially launched the updated Pulsar 220F in India, with prices…
Mahindra has released a new teaser for the XUV 7XO – the rebranded XUV700 facelift – that previews the updated SUV’s interior. By the looks of it, the Mahindra XUV…
The end of the calendar year is a good time to be shopping for a new two-wheeler purchase because there are always some discounts to be had. Case in point,…
Kia unveiled the second-generation Seltos on December 10 ahead of its market launch on January 2. While the updated SUV will lead the manufacturer's 2026 schedule, the lineup also includes…
In 2023, the European Union mandated 100 percent reduction in CO2 emissions for new ICE-powered cars going on sale from 2035 onwards. While this lofty target considers emissions across a…
2025 has been a year of major launches for Hyundai, where it introduced models such as the Creta Electric, the Alcazar facelift and the new-generation Venue. The Korean manufacturer is…
A Skoda Slavia facelift test mule, partly wrapped in camouflage, was recently spied in Pune, pointing to possible updates to the midsize sedan’s exterior. As per our earlier report, the…
Yamaha has trademarked the 'YZF-R2' name in our country, which leads us to believe that the company is working on a potential 200cc fully-faired sportbike joining its lineup, sitting above…
For Ferrari, India is a small but promising market, and the brand plans to stay closely engaged as wealth creation and infrastructure improve. Speaking at IIT Bombay’s E-Summit 2025, chief…
MG India has introduced another facelift for the first-generation Hector, priced between Rs 11.99 lakh and Rs 19.49 lakh, ex-showroom. As the outgoing version, which was launched in 2022, the…
Mahindra’s portfolio welcomed new entrants like the all-electric XEV 9e, BE 6 and XEV 9S, along with the Thar facelift and Thar Roxx into its fold over the past 18…
Ferrari plans to run multiple powertrain strategies in parallel rather than pursue an all-electric transition, confirmed chief executive officer Benedetto Vigna said at IIT Bombay’s E-Summit 2025. The Italian marque…
Ever since Bengaluru-based startup Ather Energy entered the market, it has only had one platform to work with, which underpins its two offerings - the sporty 450 and the practical…
Mahindra’s portfolio welcomed new entrants like the all-electric XEV 9e, BE 6 and XEV 9S, along with the Thar facelift and Thar Roxx into its fold over the past 18…
The Mahindra Scorpio N is set to get a facelift, which is expected to launch in India in the first quarter (January-March) of next year. The mid-lifecycle refresh for the…
Tata has disclosed pricing details for the top-spec Accomplished and Accomplished+ trim levels of the new Sierra. Since launching the midsize SUV on November 25, Tata has been unveiling Sierra…
2025 has been a year of major launches for Hyundai, where it introduced models like the Creta Electric, Alcazar facelift, and the new-generation Venue. The Korean manufacturer is expected to…
The Mahindra Scorpio N is set to get a facelift, which is expected to launch in India in the first quarter (January-March) of next year. The mid-lifecycle refresh for the…
In 2025, Maruti Suzuki launched only one new car in India: the Victoris midsize SUV. This is down from the carmaker’s usual cadence of 2-3 launches a year, but 2026…
Mercedes-Benz India has announced a price hike across its range of cars and EVs by up to 2 percent. The company says that the increase in car prices, which will…
Hero Vida has launched the DIRT.E K3, its first off-road motorcycle, designed exclusively for young riders aged 4 to 10. The aim is to give kids a safe, capable and…
Hero VIDA has launched the DIRT.E K3, its first off-road motorcycle, designed exclusively for young riders aged 4 to 10. The aim is to give kids a safe, capable, and…
BMW has updated the 5 Series long-wheelbase with new features and added safety tech. The 5 Series sits between the 3 Series and the 7 Series in BMW’s sedan range,…
Mini India has launched the Cooper S Convertible at Rs 58.50 lakh, ex-showroom (before options), making it the most affordable convertible car in India. The drop-top version of the Cooper…
Mahindra will start accepting pre-bookings of the upcoming XUV 7XO, which is essentially the XUV700 facelift, from December 15. From 12pm onwards, customers will be able to pre-book the brand's…
Kawasaki India is currently offering benefits of up to Rs 1.5 lakh on the Ninja ZX-10R. The offer was posted through the company's social media channels and includes financing options…
Nissan has confirmed that its version of the Renault Triber will debut in India on December 18. Back in 2023, the Japanese manufacturer announced its plans for a new MPV…
Kia has confirmed that the India-spec Seltos will get a hybrid powertrain by 2027. Atul Sood, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing of Kia India, has told our sister…
Kia has confirmed that the India-spec Seltos will get a hybrid powertrain by 2027. Atul Sood, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing of Kia India, has told our sister…
Land Rover Classic has introduced the remastered Classic Defender range with a V8 engine across all three models – 90 Station Wagon, 110 Station Wagon and 90 Soft Top –…
BMW is set to bring the M440i xDrive Convertible to the Indian market next year, as per sources. With the Z4 on its way out globally with no immediate successor…
The Ather Rizta electric scooter has surpassed the cumulative 2 lakh units sales milestone. Since its launch in April 2024, the family-centric and practical Rizta has been a key growth…
BMW is set to bring the M440i xDrive Convertible to the Indian market next year, as per sources. With the Z4 on its way out globally with no immediate successor…
A new set of spy shots of the 2026 Hyundai Verna facelift hint at a redesigned fascia for the midsize sedan. Launched in 2023, the current-gen Verna attracted some criticism…
Kush Maini has confirmed that he will be competing in the 2026 Formula 2 (F2) season with a new team, ART Grand Prix. This will be his fourth season in…
A Triumph Tiger 900’s test mule has been spotted testing and its images have surfaced on the internet. It has been covered in black bodywork, concealing a lot of details.…
A couple of months ago, images of a new KTM RC model being tested surfaced online. Now, Chinese type-approval documents filed by KTM and CFMoto have inadvertently revealed several key…
The Seltos was Kia’s maiden product in India when it was introduced back in June 2019. Over six years since, Kia has now debuted the second-generation Seltos SUV. It has…
European type-approval documents have revealed that KTM is working on a limited-edition 1390 Super Duke RR – a higher-spec version of the already potent 1390 Super Duke R. The RR…
The Maruti Suzuki Brezza is expected to get its first major update since the current model launched in 2022. This facelift is likely to bring little styling changes, small interior…
Lotus has revealed the plug-in hybrid version of the Eletre SUV, dubbed the ‘Lotus for Me’ in China. This comes just over a year after Lotus backpedaled on its commitment…
The Hyundai i30 N was the brand’s first high-performance model under the ‘N’ brand. However, it was discontinued in the European market in 2024 alongside the i20 N, with Hyundai's…
The 2025 Indian Supercross Racing League season resumed with Round 2 held at Hyderabad’s GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium. With one more round to go, Gujarat Trailblazers has now overtaken both…
The MG Hector made its debut back in 2019, receiving a significant update for the 2023 model year. However, MG India is all set to unveil the 2026 Hector on…
The December 2025 issue of Autocar India is headlined by our annual breakdown of all new cars launching in India next year. We also have an in-depth look at the…
The Triumph Daytona 660 is currently being offered with a Rs 1 lakh cash discount at select dealerships across the country. While the Triumph dealer in Andheri, Mumbai, has posted…
The facelift for the Skoda Kushaq, expected to launch in January 2026, is going to get significant updates to keep the midsize SUV relevant in an increasingly competitive segment, which…
Ahead of its global debut on December 10, new spy images have completely uncovered the interior of the second-generation Kia Seltos. It gets an all-new interior replete with a new…
BMW India is working to bring a more powerful version of the X3 petrol to India. Currently, the X3 can be had in xDrive20 form whose 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine makes 190hp, a figure…
BMW India is working to bring a more powerful version of the X3 petrol to India. Currently, the X3 can be had in xDrive20 form whose 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine makes 190hp, a figure…
For the first time since entering the electric two-wheeler market over three years ago, Hero MotorCorp’s Vida brand has sold 1 lakh units in a calendar year. As per the…
Harley-Davidson’ CVO (Custom Vehicle Operations) department is known to amplify every quality of the brand’s already ostentatious big cruisers and now two CVO models have been launched in India. In…
One of the highlights at the fifth edition of TVS MotoSoul was the unveiling of the Ronin Agonda Edition. TVS says this limited-edition motorcycle is inspired by the aesthetic of…
The Mahindra XUV700 facelift will be called the XUV 7XO, the brand has revealed today. The Mahindra XUV 7XO, which will make its debut on January 5 next year, is…
The new Mercedes Benz GLB, which has made its world debut today, will be launched in India, but not anytime soon. Based on the new-gen ‘MMA’ platform used by the…
Harley-Davidson has launched the CVO Road Glide in India. While the standard Road Glide has been part of Harley’s India lineup, the CVO (Custom Vehicle Operations) version is a higher-spec…
Lando Norris clinched his maiden F1 title after finishing third at the Abu Dhabi GP. All three title contenders made it to the podium at the final race of the…
It all comes down to the Abu Dhabi GP, with either Lando Norris, Max Verstappen or Oscar Piastri set to be crowned 2025 F1 world champion. Norris holds the advantage here,…
Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson have added a new flagship to their co-developed premium motorcycle lineup with the launch of the H-D X440 T. Positioned above the existing variants, the X440…
Tata has announced prices for most of the new Sierra variants, with only the top two variants yet to be revealed. The pricing so far shows where the Sierra will…
Barely a day or so after Kia teased a futuristic prototype on social media, the Vision Meta Turismo Concept has been officially revealed. The car, which was unveiled at Kia’s…
JSW-MG Motor India has launch a new Midnight Carnival offer, which brings massive discounts and benefits to its entire line-up. As is usually the case, year-end discounts are on the…
Maruti Suzuki’s much-anticipated e-Vitara showcase generated plenty of buzz, but as the event unfolded, it became clear the company was once again holding back that one crucial piece of the…
Tata Motors is offering exciting year-end discounts and benefits on its entire ICE-powered lineup including the Tiago, Tigor, Punch, Altroz Nexon, Curvv, Harrier and Safari. Prospective buyers can avail cash…
Renault India is rolling out year-end benefits this December across its full range, including the Kiger, Triber and Kwid. Alongside cash discounts, corporate and loyalty bonuses, buyers can also avail…
Renault India is rolling out year-end benefits this December across its full range, including the Kiger, Triber and Kwid. Alongside cash discounts, corporate and loyalty bonuses, buyers can also avail…
As 2025 draws to a close, many top car brands are offering attractive discounts on their vehicles. As automakers usually raise prices at the beginning of each year, this is…
KTM has announced a press release on its international website for the recall of multiple 390 series modes. This recall is issued for a potential engine stalling issue. Bajaj has…
The BMW iX1 LWB is now available with a new exterior colour option and can also be had with different interior upholstery. The iX1 LWB is BMW’s entry-level luxury eSUV,…
The Toyota GR GT is Toyota Gazoo Racing’s (GR) new flagship supercar. It has been developed from scratch as a two-seat, road-legal race car. Power comes from a new hybrid…
The famed Lexus LFA nameplate has been revived for an upcoming supercar, but not for one powered by a combustion engine. Instead, Lexus will use the name for an electric…
Skoda India could launch the much-awaited Kushaq facelift towards the second half of January 2026. First launched in 2021, Skoda's answer to the likes of the Hyundai Creta and Kia…
Skoda India could launch the much-awaited Kushaq facelift towards the second half of January 2026. First launched in 2021, Skoda's answer to the likes of the Hyundai Creta and Kia…
The 2025 F1 title battle will go right down to the wire at this weekend’s Abu Dhabi GP (December 5-7). Max Verstappen secured a crucial win at the Qatar GP to…
Bajaj has just launched a new variant of the Pulsar N160. The bike is mechanically unchanged, using the 164.82cc, single-cylinder engine putting out 16hp at 8,750rpm and a peak torque…
Bajaj has just launched a new variant of the Pulsar N160. The bike is mechanically unchanged, using the 164.82cc, single-cylinder engine putting out 16hp at 8,750rpm and a peak torque…
The new Nissan Kait mid-size SUV has been unveiled in Latin America. Debuting in Brazil, the Nissan Kait is a vehicle that is essentially a redesigned version of the old…
Just over two years since the discontinuation of the ICE-powered Stinger, Kia has released images of an all-new electric concept on its social media handles. While the South Korean auto…
BMW’s highly-anticipated F 450 GS - made in India by TVS - broke cover at the recently concluded EICMA 2025. It has been reported by multiple media outlets that the…
Tata Motors will soon launch all-wheel drive system on lower and more affordable variants of the Harrier EV. Currently, the AWD system, which Tata calls Quad Wheel Drive (QWD), is…
Maruti Suzuki is offering attractive discounts on its Nexa range of cars, comprising cash discounts, scrappage or exchange benefits and rural discounts. Compared to the previous month, the deals on…
BMW’s highly-anticipated F 450 GS - made in India by TVS - broke cover at the recently concluded EICMA 2025. It has been reported by multiple media outlets that the…
Ducati India and Titan Company Limited have launched a new range of wrist watches in India. The collection was unveiled yesterday and includes a total of 43 timepieces. This collaboration…
A reputed Kawasaki dealer in Mumbai is offering benefits worth Rs 81,000 for the CKD version of the KLX230 until December 31, which earlier cost Rs 2.99 lakh (ex-showroom, India).1.…
India’s electric passenger vehicle market grew 61 percent year-on-year in November, with 14,739 units registered, making it the fifth-best month of 2025. Tata Motors continues to lead with a 42…
Lexus India has added a new entry-level Exquisite trim to the RX line-up, replacing the prior Luxury trim and dropping the hybrid luxury SUV’s base price. Specifically, the Lexus RX…
The 2025 Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) season resumes, with Round 2 slated to be held in Hyderabad on December 6. This will be followed by the season finale in…
The Riders Music Festival returns for 2026 with a larger focus on bikes, pre-event rides and track activity, alongside music and comedy.1. Festival dates are locked for February 2026 in…
Kia has confirmed that it will debut the EV2 electric crossover at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, which is slated to commence on January 9. Previewed by the EV2 Concept…
Kia has confirmed that it will debut the EV2 electric crossover at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, which is slated to commence on January 9. Previewed by the EV2 Concept…
Honda is offering various discounts and benefits across its entire car range. Buyers can expect to receive cash discounts, exchange bonuses, loyalty and corporate benefits, and an extended warranty. Depending on…
Kawasaki has certified the W175 LTD with the US Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board as a 2026 model, signalling the retro motorcycle's imminent arrival in the American…
A little over a year after revealing the Tiger Sport 800, Triumph has now unveiled a more long-distance and passenger-friendly variant of the lightweight road-focused tall-rounder, called the Tiger Sport…
Maruti Suzuki Arena showrooms are offering cash discounts, exchange/ scrappage bonuses, and additional benefits, on 9 of its models. Do note that these offers are not available on the new…
Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the e Vitara in India spec form. The carmaker’s first electric offering in the country is available in 49kWh and 61kWh variants and gets an ARAI-rated…
Jaguar Land Rover's Chief Creative Officer Gerry McGovern has departed the company, marking another high-profile exit following CEO Adrian Mardell's retirement in August this year, a story first broken by…
After dropping the first teaser in September this year, Mercedes-Benz has now released the first images of a prototype of the upcoming G-Class Cabriolet. The Mercedes G-Class Cabriolet will be…
The Maruti e Vitara was crash-tested by Euro NCAP in September 2025, and now the e-SUV has been tested by Bharat NCAP, where it has received a 5-star safety rating.…
Hyundai Motor India has rolled out its year-end December Delight campaign, offering discounts and benefits of up to Rs 1 lakh on select models. The offers are valid till December…
With the new GST 2.0 tax structure having increased the duty on bikes above 350cc to 40 percent, manufacturers like Bajaj have announced that they will be scaling down the…
With the festive season slowing in November 2025, all car manufacturers have recorded a decline in monthly sales, while the year-on-year (YoY) sales have increased by a considerable margin. Maruti…
Euro NCAP has outlined significant updates to its vehicle safety assessment system, set to take effect in 2026. The new protocol is the organisation’s most extensive overhaul since 2009, designed…
Volkswagen India has rolled out several benefits for prospective buyers interested in the Tiguan, Taigun or Virtus. For the entire month of December, customers can avail of a flat cash…
Two-wheeler manufacturers continued to benefit from post-festive demand in November 2025, with the top six brands reporting strong sales. Hero MotoCorp regained the top spot after slipping behind Honda last…
BYD India has announced that the Sealion 7 prices will increase at the start of 2026. The Sealion 7 SUV, launched here in February 2025, competes with entry-level electric luxury…
Vietnamese electric carmaker Vinfast is gearing up to launch the Limo Green MPV in India in February 2026. This will be the carmaker’s third model in the country after the…
The Jaipur Motorcycle Club (JMC) recently marked 50 years since its inception by organising a three-day Festival of Speed in collaboration with the FMSCI. The event featured dirt track racing,…
Naveen Puligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif scripted history with their second place finish in the WRC3 category of Rally Saudi Arabia. This makes them the first all-Indian driver pairing to…
Vietnamese electric carmaker Vinfast is gearing up to launch the Limo Green MPV in India in February 2026. This will be the carmaker’s third model here after the VF6 and…
Mercedes-Benz AMG has released the first official teaser for the electric AMG GT Four-Door Coupe. The model will make its global debut in 2026 and will be the first production…
BYD India has announced that the Sealion 7 SUV will undergo a price hike at the start of 2026. The BYD Sealion 7 was launched in India back in February…
In November 2025, a total of 1,16,849 electric two-wheelers were sold, with TVS leading the monthly charts for the seventh time this year. Despite the expected post-festive slowdown, November still…
November brought a busy run of launches, including the next-generation Hyundai Venue, 2025 Tata Sierra, and the Mahindra XEV 9S. Now that we’re in the final month of the year,…
Boman Irani, co-founder of Classic Legends, has been confirmed as the rightful owner of the Yezdi trademark by a Division Bench of the Karnataka High Court, in a verdict delivered…
After more than two years since the Hero-Harley partnership yielded its first product in the form of the X440, a second one has now joined the American company’s ranks and…
VinFast sells a range of electric scooter models in Vietnam and plans to bring some of them to the Indian market.VinFast electric scooters are expected to be launched towards the…
The 2025 F1 championship battle will go down to the Abu Dhabi GP finale, as Max Verstappen secured a crucial win at the Qatar GP. McLaren’s decision to go with…
After weeks of uncertainty around the venue and schedule for the 12th edition of India Bike Week, the organisers have finally confirmed that IBW 2025 will now take place on…
Kia has released the first official teaser of the next-gen Seltos ahead of the midsize SUV’s full reveal on Wednesday, December 10. Though the teaser doesn’t show much, it does…