e-SPRINTO, an Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer, has launched the G1, its first electric scooter for the business-to-consumer (B2C) market, with prices starting at ₹89,999 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The scooter marks the company’s expansion beyond its established business-to-business (B2B) and fleet customer base into the individual and family mobility segment. Developed over nearly two years of research […]
Kia India, in partnership with the Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC), has inaugurated an automotive skill development centre at Don Bosco Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Kurla, Mumbai. It is the first of four centres planned under a pilot initiative, funded through Kia India’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, to train 360 candidates in Faridabad, […]
Hyundai Motor India has revealed the safety features of the BAYON, its upcoming “Intelligent Utility Vehicle”, ahead of its India launch on 26 October 2026. Built on the Global K Enhanced Platform, the car is engineered for 5-Star Indian safety standards, the company says. It offers more than 80 advanced safety features, and more than […]
Renault India has introduced its strong hybrid E-Tech 160 technology in the country, with the new Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160. It is the first Renault vehicle in India to get the system. It comes in Evolution, Techno and Emotion variants priced at ₹16.99 lakh, ₹18.99 lakh and ₹19.49 lakh respectively (ex-showroom). Bookings are open […]
I opened the fireside chat at the SDV conference with a theme: Digital Cockpit Summit, Powering the Future of Indian Mobility through Software, organised by Aayera in Pune. But what does it actually mean for a vehicle to be powered by software? Imagine buying a car that wakes up one morning a little smarter than […]
BYD India has opened its 49th showroom in India, in Baner, Pune. It is the company’s second dealership in the city and is run by Landmark BYD, part of Group Landmark. BYD says the opening comes as EV registrations in Pune grew by nearly 40% in the first half of 2026. The 4,000 sq ft […]
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has launched the New Toyota Glanza hatchback in India, with prices starting at ₹6.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings are open for ₹11,000. The car is a refresh of the model Toyota launched in 2019 and gets a sharper, sportier design, a more premium cabin and new safety features. The Deputy Managing Director Mr. Tadashi […]
Mahindra & Mahindra has launched the XUV 3XO ZNG, its first mainstream CNG passenger vehicle, with prices starting at ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The company says the compact SUV aims to give buyers CNG running costs without giving up performance. It uses a 1.2-litre mStallion turbocharged engine that makes 82 kW and 200 Nm in both […]
Maruti Suzuki India has announced that its compact SUV, the Brezza, has crossed 1.5 million cumulative sales. The company calls it India’s highest-selling compact SUV and says the milestone reflects the model’s lasting popularity over the past decade. Maruti says 56% of buyers consider the Brezza before they begin their purchase journey. Its buyers, the […]
Hyundai Motor India has revealed the technology features of the India-spec BAYON, an SUV it calls an “Intelligent Utility Vehicle,” ahead of its launch in India on 26 October 2026. Built around the philosophy of “Intelligence That Moves,” the BAYON brings together artificial intelligence, advanced connectivity, a software-defined architecture and a digital cockpit. At the […]
Jeep India has sold out all 25 units of the Wrangler Rubicon Whitecap Edition, a limited-edition model priced at ₹73.55 lakh (ex-showroom). Deliveries will begin through Jeep dealerships by the end of this month. Inspired by the classic CJ-Universal and its iconic white top, the Whitecap Edition comes only in Mojito Green, with a Bright […]
BMW India has opened pre-orders for the new M2 xDrive Turbo Edition, a limited-edition tribute to the pioneering 1973 BMW 2002 turbo. Bookings can be made at authorised BMW dealers on a first-come, first-served basis. Finished only in Alpine White, the Turbo Edition gets hand-painted BMW Motorsport stripes, a black power dome and the iconic […]
Stellantis India and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV), along with its subsidiary Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, have signed a Definitive Agreement to expand their long-standing partnership into advanced vehicle technology. Under the deal, Tata Motors will give Stellantis access to its product technology and vehicle architecture. Stellantis will build on these through its engineering teams […]
Most people don’t buy a car just to get from one place to another. For many, it says something about who they are. That simple idea sits at the heart of the new Tata Aeris. While designing the Aeris, Tata focused on personal buyers, many of them stepping up from a hatchback, who make up […]
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has introduced the new Fortuner Leader Edition, adding a sportier look and a more premium cabin to its popular SUV. Priced at ₹36.51 lakh for the 4×2 manual and ₹38.72 lakh for the 4×2 automatic (ex-showroom), the Leader Edition will be open for bookings from 12 October 2026. On the outside, […]