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  1. Hyundai Venue N Line vs Skoda Kylaq: Turbo-petrol automatic performance comparedFor buyers seeking a fun-to-drive compact SUV, the Hyundai Venue N Line and Skoda Kylaq are among the best options of the segment. Both come with direct-injection turbo-petrol engines and snappy automatic transmissions, but which of them is faster in the real world? We put the Venue N Line and Kylaq
  2. PMO advisor calls for higher ethanol blends, focus on flex-fuel vehiclesAfter achieving a 20 percent ethanol blend in petrol, the focus is now on flex-fuel vehicles and increasing the ethanol blend in petrol beyond 20 percent, according to PMO advisor, Tarun Kapoor. Kapoor made the comments in his address at the India Sugar and Bio Energy Conference organised by the Ind
  3. Mercedes GLC electric bookings open in October, launch by end-2026Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will commence bookings for the new GLC Electric in India from the first week of October, with the launch scheduled to take place towards the end of the year. The new all-electric GLC will be locally assembled in India. Mercedes also says this is the fastest a glob
  4. Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 accessory prices revealedAfter launching the original air-oil/cooled Himalayan with an upsized 440cc engine at Rs 2.29 lakh, the brand has now revealed prices for the accessories of this adventure motorcycle, and in typical Royal Enfield fashion – it's quite an exhaustive accessory list. The most affordable accessory is pri
  5. BGauss C12 MaxR launched at Rs 1.60 lakhBGauss has launched the C12 MaxR electric scooter, which the company claims is its most capable product to date. The model joins the RUV 350, C12 Max and Oowah in the company’s portfolio. Uses a 3.8kWh LFP battery with a claimed IDC range of 178km Hub-mounted motor produces 4.2kW of peak power BGaus
  6. Which 2026 Maruti Baleno trim should you buy?The 2026 Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift has been launched at a starting price of Rs 5.99 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. As part of this mid-lifecycle update, Maruti’s premium hatchback gets a slightly tweaked exterior, additional features, an upgraded safety suite and a new petrol engine. Here, we take a
  7. Hyundai launches Lounge Edition for Creta, Creta Electric and AlcazarHyundai has launched a new Lounge Edition for the Creta, Creta Electric and Alcazar SUVs. This new edition is based on their top-spec trims and adds a new 11.6-inch entertainment screen for the rear passengers, along with a new Golden Bronze exterior hue, an all-black cabin with silver inserts and s
  8. 2026 Maruti Baleno full price list revealedMaruti Suzuki has revealed the complete price list for the 2026 Baleno, which ranges from Rs 5.99 lakh to Rs 9.99 lakh. The manufacturer had launched the facelifted Baleno on September 5, but initially announced a starting price of Rs 6.10 lakh. However, the official website now suggests the Baleno
  9. All you need to know about BMW 7 Series, i7 facelifts before launchLaunched in 2023, the seventh-generation BMW 7 Series and i7 are set to receive a facelift on September 11. The updated versions were unveiled internationally in April 2026 and feature revised exterior styling, a significantly updated cabin with Neue Klasse-inspired elements, and upgrades to both co
  10. Maruti Victoris gets benefits of up to Rs 1.35 lakh in September 2026Maruti Suzuki is offering discounts on the Victoris, Swift, Wagon R, Alto K10, Celerio, S-Presso and Eeco in September 2026. The highest benefits this month are available on the Victoris strong hybrid, at up to Rs 1.35 lakh, while its petrol and CNG variants get benefits of up to Rs 85,000. These of
  11. Suzuki confirms updated SV650 for 2027The Suzuki SV650 is set for a significant update for 2027, confirmed via a California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification. The update brings with it a new version of the 645cc V-twin engine that debuted on the SV-7GX earlier this year, while also signalling the SV650's return to European market
  12. Chery iCAUR 03 spied in IndiaThe iCAUR 03, a 5-seat electric SUV from Chinese carmaker Chery, was recently spotted in India. This model is likely to be launched under the JSW Motors nameplate, but unlike other expected JSW models that have been spied testing in India with heavy camouflage, the iCAUR 03 was uncamouflaged and bei
  13. MG Cyberster driven on the Porvorim Elevated Corridor: video
  14. Cruising down Goa’s Porvorim Elevated Corridor in an MG CybersterIf a holiday in Goa is a fixture on your calendar, you will have noticed that the state has changed a fair bit in the last few years. There is a new airport to fly into, new bridges replacing the old, not to mention the wider highways. The latest upgrade to the state's road network is the Porvorim E
  15. BYD Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV spotted range-testing in IndiaThe BYD Seal U plug-in hybrid SUV was spotted range-testing on our roads ahead of launch this year. This is the second sighting of the Seal U here this year, with the previous one taking place in May.The Seal U will be BYD's first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) here, and it will expand the c
  16. Jawa 42 All stars launched at Rs 1.80 lakhThe Jawa 42 has received its biggest update yet with the launch of the All Stars variant. Classic Legends says the motorcycle gets more than 60 enhancements, including revised styling, a wider rear tyre, new alloy wheels and an upswept exhaust, along with revisions to its frame, swingarm stiffness,
  17. 2026 Maruti Baleno vs rivals: Price, specifications comparedMaruti Suzuki has updated the Baleno for 2026, with changes to its powertrain, styling and equipment. It continues to compete with the Hyundai i20, Tata Altroz and Toyota Glanza in the premium hatchback segment. Here’s how the four compare in dimensions, specifications, features and prices. 2026 Mar
  18. BMW iX4 electric coupe SUV spotted testingThe upcoming BMW iX4 has been spied testing in Germany ahead of its expected debut later this year. As the name suggests, the iX4 will be the coupe SUV counterpart to the BMW iX3, which debuted in 2025. Moreover, the iX4 is likely to preview the fourth generation of the X4 and will also be the first
  19. How different is the 2026 Maruti Baleno from its predecessor?Over four years since its introduction, Maruti has given the second-generation Baleno a facelift. The premium hatchback, sold via the brand’s Nexa dealerships, continues to drive volumes for Maruti and consistently ranks among the top 10 bestselling cars in India every month. If you’re keen on findi
  20. Electric two-wheeler sales fall 11 percent in August after record July 2026Following a record-setting July that saw the electric two-wheeler segment cross 2 lakh monthly sales for the first time, August delivered a more measured 1,82,936 units – down 11 percent month-on-month but still 67 percent higher than the same month last year. Sales in the first eight months of the
  21. Benefits up to Rs 3.10 lakh on Maruti Grand Vitara in September 2026Offers applicable to Maruti Nexa cars in September 2026 have been revealed. Among all Nexa models, the Grand Vitara is carrying the highest benefits of up to Rs 3.10 lakh, followed by the Invicto, XL6, Jimny and Fronx. However, there are no benefits on the recently launched Baleno facelift and e Vit
  22. 2027 KTM 690 Rally Image GalleryKTM has just updated the 690 Rally in Europe that inspired the Adventure line. Headlined as the spiritual successor to the famed 640 Adventure, the 690 Rally is built on an existing platform shared by the 690 Enduro R and the 690 SMC R, but KTM has given it some extras to make it take on tougher tra
  23. Kinetic DX price and variants explainedKinetic Watts & Volts, the electric mobility arm of Kinetic Engineering, is building on the brand’s long history in the Indian two-wheeler market with its DX electric scooters. The range is now offered in four variants, priced from Rs 1.11 lakh to Rs 1.28 lakh (ex-showroom, Pune), with the existing
  24. World EV Day special: Epic electric features by Autocar IndiaElectric vehicles have skyrocketed in significance over the past decade, particularly in light of global issues like climate change and pollution. EVs require no fossil fuels to run, and therefore emit zero harmful pollutants into the atmosphere. To promote the adoption of EVs, September 9 was desig

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