Force Motors has achieved a significant milestone in its collaboration with Mercedes-Benz, announcing the production of its 200,000th engine at the company’s manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. This achievement marks another chapter in a partnership that has expanded continuously over nearly three decades in India. The engine marking this milestone is the six-cylinder M256 petrol unit, which is installed in the Mercedes-Benz GLS 450. The occasion was celebrated in the presence of senior representatives from both the organizations including the top leadership of Mercedes-Benz Group AG and Force Motors.The relationship between the two companies in the powertrain manufacturing sector began…
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Nissan India has confirmed that the Tecton SUV will make its global debut on July 9, 2026 and has released a teaser showcasing new design details. The upcoming Tecton is also described as ‘Baby Patrol’ in the teaser, hinting at its strong design link with the brand’s flagship SUV. The Tecton is expected to feature several petrol-inspired styling elements, including the grille, headlamps and other exterior details. The upcoming model shares its platform with the new Renault Duster and will be manufactured at Renault’s facility in Tamil Nadu.Design-wise, the upcoming SUV will have a wide front grille with a red…
Kia India has announced that it will increase prices across its entire model portfolio from July 1, 2026. The carmaker said the revision will be up to 2 per cent and has become necessary due to rising input costs and higher operating expenses.The upcoming hike will be applicable across all Kia models sold in India, including mass-market cars like the Sonet, Ciros, Seltos, Carense and Carense Clavis, as well as premium models like the Carnival MPV and EV6 and EV9 electric SUVs. The Carens Clavis EV will also be affected by the revision.While Kia has not revealed model-wise price changes,…
Bajaj Auto has launched the updated Bajaj 220F motorcycle in the Indian market, priced at Rs 1.36 lakh (ex-showroom). The prices have been increased by Rs 8,000. Interested customers can book the motorcycle online or by visiting their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. The last major revision to the model occurred in December 2025, which introduced updated graphics, LED indicator lights and new exterior color options. Let’s take a closer look at what’s new in this latest update. The main update on the Pulsar 220F is the inclusion of a new LED headlamp unit with integrated LED…
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has had to issue an official clarification after a viral social media video claims that E20 petrol attracts ants. The video, which has been widely shared online, shows a group of ants gathering around the fuel filler cap of a car and suggests that the presence of ethanol-blended fuel in the tank is the reason behind it.The clip has led many users to believe that the ants were attracted by the ethanol content in the fuel. However, BPCL has rejected the claim saying there is no scientific evidence linking E20 petrol to insect attraction.In its…
Royal Enfield has started deliveries of its first electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6, in Bengaluru. Priced at Rs 2.79 lakh, ex-showroom, the Flying Flea C6 is also available under the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, bringing the initial purchase price down to Rs 1.99 lakh. Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6: Main DetailsPowering the Flying Flea C6 is a 3.91 kWh battery pack mated to a permanent magnet synchronous motor that produces 20.65 hp and 60 Nm of peak torque. Royal Enfield claims that the electric motorcycle can accelerate from 0-60 kmph in just 3.7 seconds and reach a top speed of…
Citroen India recently launched the new Citroen e-C3X electric hatchback in the Indian market, with prices starting at Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom). This makes it Rs 1.74 lakh cheaper than its predecessor. The company is also offering the 2026 eC3X with an optional Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) scheme, which reduces the purchase price of the vehicle by Rs 6.89 lakh, while battery usage is charged at Rs 2.26 per km. Interested customers can book the EV online or by visiting their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. The 2026 Citroen eC3 In this article, let’s take a look at the…
Actor, filmmaker and choreographer Prabhu Deva has taken delivery of the MG M9 electric luxury MPV. The model is the flagship offering under the brand’s premium MG Select retail channel.The biggest feature of the MG M9 is its second row “presidential seats”. These powered ottoman-style seats offer 16-way adjustment with ventilation, heating, and eight massage modes. This luxury MPV is also equipped with a dual-pane sunroof, Cognac brown leather upholstery, ambient lighting and intelligent armrest controls. MG also offers electric sliding rear doors and flexible storage solutions as part of the package.Inside, the M9 features a dual-screen setup that includes…
Mumbai joins Delhi in the list of cities offering E85 fuel. The high-ethanol blend fuel is now available at Rs 91.18 per liter in the city, making it about Rs 9 costlier than Delhi, where E85 is currently sold at a lower rate. E85 is a fuel blend consisting of 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline. It is targeted at flex-fuel vehicles that are specifically engineered to run on higher ethanol blends. This fuel is also much cheaper than the E20 petrol currently sold across the country. In Mumbai, E20 petrol costs Rs 111.33 per litre, which means motorists…
Citroen India has recently launched the new Citroen eC3X electric hatchback in the Indian market. The Citroen eC3X receives additional convenience features as well as revisions to its exterior and interior, and now also gets more range. Interested customers can book the EV online or by visiting their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. In the Indian market, this electric hatchback competes with Tata Tiago EV and MG Comet. In this article, let’s compare the new Citroen eC3X with the Tata Tiago EV. 2026 citroen eC3X vs Tata Tiago EV: Price, variants The 2026 Citroen eC3X is offered…