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Royal Enfield's electric sub-brand Flying Flea has expanded to Hyderabad with four customer touchpoints, making it the brand's second Indian city after Bengaluru. Flying's Flea's Hyderabad network includes one company store and three additional outlets there. The launch of Flying Flea

Mini India has opened pre-bookings for the Mini Cooper Oxford Edition, a limited-run version of the three-door hatchback. It arrives in Cooper S form, and pricing has not been announced yet.

Car retail sales in September 2026 reached 4,27,213 units, up 32.10 per cent from 3,23,391 units in September 2025, according to FADA data. Volumes also rose 6.17 per cent over August 2026's 4,02,398 units. Car Retail Sales September 2026: Brand-Wise Numbers

The Honda Elevate facelift has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 11.80 lakh, ex-showroom. This is the first major update that Honda has given the Elevate midsize SUV since its 2023 debut. Pre-bookings for the facelifted Honda

Japanese bikemaker Honda has launched the XR300L And XR300 Rally in India, just months after revealing the bikes in July. The Honda XR300L is priced at Rs 1.83 lakh (ex-showroom) in India, while the XR300 Rally costs Rs 2.08 lakh. Both

Triumph has teased four new motorcycles ahead of their reveal tomorrow, including a retro roadster that will be the Triumph Bonneville 400. The launch of the Triumph Bonneville 400 is scheduled for 12 pm BST, which is 4:30 pm IST. The

Tata's car sales in September 2026 stood at 68,810 units in the domestic market, up 15.32% YoY from the 59,667 units sold a year earlier. Tata's sales also grew by 5.45% MoM compared to the 65,253 units sold in August, a

Japanese bikemaker Kawasaki has unveiled the 2027 Ninja 650 in the UK with a USD fork, radial four-piston front brakes and a redesigned TFT display. The 2026 Ninja 650 sells in India at Rs 7.91 lakh (ex-showroom). Kawasaki has not confirmed

German bikemaker BMW Motorrad has revealed the F 450 R, a new street-naked motorcycle built on the same 450 platform as the F 450 GS. The naked bike effectively replaces the discontinued G 310 R as the brand's entry point into

The government has notified the final CAFE III norms, setting progressively tighter fuel-efficiency targets for passenger vehicle makers from April 2027. The rules give manufacturers multiple compliance routes, including higher credit weightage for electric and hybrid vehicles. The new rules apply

The Jeep Wrangler Whitecap Mojito Limited Edition has been unveiled in India, with pre-bookings now open. The Jeep Wrangler Whitecap Mojito is based on the Rubicon variant and will be sold in limited numbers. Jeep is expected to launch the special

French carmaker Renault will launch the Duster hybrid in India on October 17, adding a third powertrain option to the SUV alongside its 1.0-litre and 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engines. It will be the fourth midsize SUV in India to get a strong-hybrid

Tata Motors will launch the Aeris, its rebadged and updated Tigor sedan, tomorrow (September 25). An undisguised unit of the Tata Aeris i-CNG variant has been spied reaching a dealership ahead of the debut, revealing the design changes in full for

BMW Motorrad has teased its next roadster motorcycle, expected to be called the BMW F 450 R, ahead of a global reveal on October 1, 2026. The bike is built on the same platform as the F 450 GS and is

South Korean carmaker Hyundai has officially commenced bookings for the Bayon, its upcoming midsize SUV expected to launch next month. Prospective buyers can register interest online or at their nearest dealership for a token of Rs 11,000. The Bayon will be

Mahindra has launched the Thar OG at a starting price of Rs 10.32 lakh (ex-showroom), the second update to the three-door SUV in just over a year. The Mahindra Thar OG gets a new platform, revised suspension and steering, more power

Tata has launched the Sierra Dark Edition, a blacked-out cosmetic package for its SUV, priced from Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The package is available from the Pure L trim upwards and adds Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 over the corresponding regular-spec

Electric scooter sales in India reached 1,88,714 units in August 2026, up from 81,681 units in the same month last year. This marks growth of 131.04%, an addition of 1,07,033 units. All models with a year-ago base recorded gains, while five

British bikemaker Triumph has reduced prices for the Speed 400 and Tracker 400 in India, just two months after hiking rates across its entire 400cc line-up. The Speed 400's ex-showroom Delhi price drops by Rs 6,000 to Rs 2.34 lakh, while

The Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 has now launched in Europe and the UK, introducing a new Parachute White colour alongside the electric motorcycle's international debut. The shade is also available in India at the same Rs 2.79 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru)

Ultraviolette has delivered 183 units of the X-47 Skyforce to the Kolkata Police, introducing a dedicated law-enforcement variant of the X-47 Crossover into the force's fleet. The Skyforce runs on an electronics architecture designed specifically to support police-duty equipment. Ultraviolette says

Tata has launched the Sierra Legend Series, a new trim line for the Sierra that starts at Rs 11.99 lakh. The update adds 18 variants across five trims: Smart+ L, Pure L, Pure L(O), Pure+ L and Adventure+ L, each carrying

Hero MotoCorp has launched the Glamour X 125 with a new braking system that combines single-channel ABS with an Integrated Braking System (IBS). The Hero Glamour X 125 ABS is priced at Rs 1.01 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi. Hero claims the Glamour

British SUV manufacturer Land Rover has introduced new Duo-Tone Fade paint finish for the Range Rover SV, offered exclusively through its Bespoke customisation programme. The Duo-Tone finish blends two exterior colours that gradually fade from the roof and bonnet into the

The Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 has been launched as a simpler, more affordable alternative to the Himalayan 450. The adventure motorcycle skips some of its bigger sibling's premium equipment but keeps its focus on the fundamentals of a proper ADV. Here

Royal Enfield showcased the Himalayan 750 at the inaugural Himalayan Basecamp in Leh, Ladakh, a day after launching the Himalayan 440 in India. The event offered the clearest look yet at the design, engine and underpinnings of the brand's upcoming flagship

Maruti Suzuki has launched the 2026 Baleno facelift in India at Rs 6.10 lakh, ex-showroom, with prices for higher trims yet to be announced. The premium hatchback's mid-life update brings a new petrol engine, a CNG-AMT option and added feature content,

Czech carmaker Skoda has launched the second batch of the Octavia RS in India at Rs 56.69 lakh (ex-showroom), a premium of Rs 6.70 lakh over the first batch's Rs 49.99 lakh price tag. Only 50 units of the performance sedan

Royal Enfield has announced the dates for Motoverse 2026, its annual motorcycle festival, which will be held from November 27 to 29 at Vagator, Goa. The brand has opened early-bird registrations and revealed the first set of artists lined up to

September 2026 will bring a fresh wave of car launches in India, spanning a new Kia flagship, a Maruti hatchback facelift, updated BMW luxury sedans and Porsche's electric SUV showcase. The month follows a packed August that saw the BMW X1

A new test mule of the Mahindra Thar 3-door facelift has been spied testing and it previews a revised front fascia for the off-roading community's darling. The new Mahindra Thar 3-door mule was spotted by Instagram user @the_pathfinder777. The current version

The Ather Konarc has bee launched in India at Ather's Annual Community Day and is , priced from Rs 99,999 ex-showroom, Bengaluru. The Konarc is the first scooter built on the company's new EL platform, which prioritises lower costs, simpler servicing

KTM has announced KTM Adventure Rally Extreme, a rally training programme that puts 2018 Dakar Rally champion Matthias Walkner face to face with Indian riders. The programme runs across Mumbai and Bengaluru through September, marking Walkner's first visit to India. Registration

Italian supercar specialist Lamborghini has revived its Tricolore livery after a 15-year gap with a bespoke Temerario Tricolore, referencing the Italian flag on the supercar's bonnet. The one-off was unveiled at the 2026 Monterey Car Week, created by Lamborghini's Centro Stile

JSW MG Motor India has launched the Hector Tomahawk PHEV at an introductory price of Rs 25.70 lakh (ex-showroom), making it the country's first mass-market plug-in hybrid SUV. The launch arrives alongside the fully electric Hector Tomahawk EV, with bookings now

JSW MG Motor India has launched the Hector Tomahawk EV at Rs 19.49 lakh (ex-showroom), with prices starting at Rs 13.99 lakh under the automaker's Battery-as-a-Service programme. The three-row electric SUV is offered with a 69.2kWh battery in five- and seven-seat

Japanese two-wheeler giant Honda has launched the Rebel 300 cruiser at Rs 2.22 lakh for the Standard variant, with the E-Clutch version priced at Rs 2.62 lakh, both ex-showroom Bengaluru. The Honda Rebel 300 is manufactured locally and sold exclusively through

Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer Honda has launched the ADV160 in India at Rs 1,70,000 (ex-showroom, Bengaluru), with bookings now open nationwide. The Honda ADV160 can be booked for Rs 5,000 through the brand's website or at any RedWing and BigWing showroom. The

The top 10 motorcycles in India recorded combined sales of 8,70,829 units in July 2026, up from 7,22,103 units in July 2025. This marked a YoY growth of 20.60% for the top 10 motorcycles, with overall volumes rising by 1,48,726 units.

Bangalore-based EV manufacturer Simple Energy has confirmed the name of its upcoming family electric scooter as the Wave, with the launch scheduled for September 2, 2026. The Simple Wave was previously referred to as the Arrive through its testing and development

South Korean luxury carmaker Genesis has revealed the GV90 as its new flagship SUV, the brand's largest and most luxurious model to date. Based closely on the 2024 Neolun concept, the production-ready Genesis GV90 EV features a dual-motor AWD setup and

South Korean carmaker Hyundai has revealed the next-generation Tucson, built around a new Art of Steel design language that gives the SUV a boxier, more upright stance than before. The Hyundai Tucson also grows across every dimension and gets a completely

Skoda has revealed the Skoda Superb diesel in India ahead of the fourth-generation sedan's expected launch in the first half of 2027. The Czech carmaker will bring the range-topping Laurin

Czech carmaker Skoda has opened bookings for a second batch of the Octavia RS in India, with just 50 units on offer this time around. Bookings begin today, and deliveries are scheduled to start in October. Skoda sold out the entire

India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki raised car prices across its Arena and Nexa lineup this month, the second price hike this year after a similar revision in June. The price hike by Maruti Suzuki varies by model and variant, ranging from

Czech carmaker Skoda has released a new teaser of the Slavia facelift ahead of its India launch on August 18, giving a closer look at the sedan's exterior changes. The reveal of the facelifted sedan comes four years after the current

British supercar manufacturer McLaren has unveiled the McL 6GT concept at Monterey Car Week, previewing a production car confirmed to arrive in 2028. The McLaren McL 6GT marks the brand's first car to offer a manual gearbox car since the F1,

Italian supercar manufacturer Ferrari has unveiled the CZ26, a one-off supercar built through its Special Projects programme for a client in the US. Based on the SF90 Stradale, the Ferrari CZ26 wears a completely bespoke exterior and interior while retaining the

Indian SUV specialist Mahindra has unveiled the production-ready Scorpio Lifestyler, its new lifestyle pickup truck for India. The four-door Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler pickup will be launched by April 2027, with prices starting below Rs 19.79 lakh, ex-showroom. It will also be

India's top auto industry body, The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, or SIAM, withdrew a fuel contamination complaint just days after the government publicly assured citizens that ethanol-blended petrol was safe, saying some of the figures it had cited needed further