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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
South Korean carmaker Hyundai has launched the Exter Knight, a blacked-out special edition of its entry-level SUV, priced from Rs 8.13 lakh, ex-showroom. The Hyundai Exter Knight has arrived as the firm's Knight range crosses 1,00,000 cumulative sales since its debut
Vietnamese automaker VinFast has filed a design patent for the Rasad electric maxi-scooter in India, months ahead of its global debut. Vinfast unveiled the Rasad in early 2026 as part of a broader overhaul of its electric two-wheeler range, alongside the
India's two-wheeler retail sales touched 18,18,289 units in July 2026, marking the segment's best-ever July performance and its first time crossing the 18 lakh mark. FADA data shows this is a 28.25% YoY jump from 14,17,767 units retailed in July 2025.
Bengaluru-based EV startup E3 Electric has launched the Trion electric scooter lineup in India, with prices starting at Rs 99,999 (ex-showroom). The E3 Trion range comprises three electric scooters, the C1, C1x, and C2, each with a different battery, motor and
Electric car retail sales in India crossed 32,928 units in July 2026, up 83.13% year-on-year from 17,981 units in July 2025. It was the strongest July on record for the segment and the second straight month with sales above the 30,000-unit
India's electric two-wheeler sales crossed the 2 lakh unit mark for the first time in July 2026, with retail registrations touching 2,04,362 units. This marked an 88.32% year-on-year jump over the 1,08,516 units sold in July 2025, as per data released
Mercedes-AMG has revealed the GT 53 4-Door Coupe, a new entry-level variant that joins the electric GT 4-Door Coupe line-up. The Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupe slots in below the GT 55 and GT 63, both of which were unveiled back
Indian automaker Bajaj has launched the Pulsar N160 S and Pulsar N160 SS motorcycles at Rs 1,33,511 and Rs 1,42,585 (ex-showroom Delhi) respectively. Both new versions of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 sport a new 164.5cc four-valve engine, a stronger electronics package
CNG vehicle owners in India will start seeing a growing share of Compressed Biogas, better known as bio-CNG or CBG, mixed into their CNG supply in the near future, after the Union Cabinet approved the GOBARdhan scheme with a total outlay

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