The Nissan Tecton is finally set to make its India debut on July 9, 2026, as Nissan prepares to strengthen its SUV portfolio in one of the most competitive segments in the country. Once launched, the new SUV will take on established rivals like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and the recently launched Renault Duster.The Tecton is expected to play an important role for Nissan in India. The SUV was originally expected to arrive first, following the launch of Nissan’s Gravita MPV. However, the subsequent launch was delayed. Take a quick look at what can be…
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Mercedes-Benz India has launched new Night Edition versions of the GLE and GLS SUVs in the country. These are the two best-selling luxury SUVs from the brand in their standard avatar. However, the limited-series models are part of global production and will be available in limited numbers for the Indian market. Here’s a quick look at some of the key details you need to know.Mercedes-Benz GLEGLS Night Edition: Key Specifications The Night Edition range gets a blacked-out exterior treatment with two color options: Obsidian Black and the new Alpine Gray shade, which is exclusive to these special editions and is…
Honda Cars India is all set to launch the new Honda City facelift in the Indian market tomorrow i.e. on May 22, 2026. This sedan will continue to compete with Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia and Hyundai Verna in the Indian market. Pre-bookings are expected to start from tomorrow, interested customers can book the car online or by visiting their nearest dealership. The new City is expected to get major cosmetic changes, new interior layout, additional features, better dynamics and safety. Ahead of its launch tomorrow, let’s take a look at everything we know.Mechanically, it is expected to remain the same…
Skoda Auto India has entered the India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records after setting the ‘Fastest Multi-Car Relay of a Single Manufacturer on a Circuit’ at the CoASTT track in Coimbatore. The achievement comes alongside the company’s new ‘GOAT – Greatest on a Track’ campaign, which focuses on highlighting the performance-oriented character of the brand’s lineup in India.This record was set using a fleet of five Skoda models driven consecutively by five drivers in a single uninterrupted relay. The combined time recorded by the fleet was 12:30.97, including the pit-lane driver changeover, making it the fastest total…
India’s automobile market continued to record strong figures in FY 2025-26, with total vehicle sales across all segments reaching approximately 2.83 crore units during the financial year. According to the latest data from SIAM, this means India bought an average of about 54 vehicles every minute throughout FY2026. Take a quick look at the detailed stats here.Two-wheelers were the largest contributor to the total sales volume, with sales at 2.17 crore units during the year. Passenger vehicle sales stood at 46.43 lakh units, while three-wheeler sales reached 8.36 lakh units. Meanwhile, commercial vehicle sales reached 10.80 lakh units during FY26.In…
Honda Cars India has released the first official teaser of the updated Honda City ahead of its India launch on May 22, 2026. The teaser image shows the sedan covered under a cover, with only the slim LED DRLs visible. The updated City is expected to receive cosmetic modifications, feature additions and cabin updates while continuing with the same engine options. It will continue to compete with Hyundai Verna, Volkswagen Virtus and Skoda Slavia in the sedan segment.2026 Honda City facelift: What to expectIn terms of design, the facelifted City is expected to feature a sharper front fascia with revised…
A bizarre motorcycle modification has gone viral on social media after a young rider was caught blowing a train-like horn on his Hero HF Deluxe. The sound of the horn is exactly like that of a railway engine approaching the station. In a clip going viral on social media, police officials have caught the rider and can be seen testing the horn himself.Many online users criticized the act, saying that such excessively loud horns could distract drivers, cause panic reactions and increase the risk of accidents in already congested urban traffic conditions. Some users also questioned how such modifications were…
Skoda Auto has unveiled its smallest and most affordable electric SUV yet, the production-spec Epic. Positioned as an entry-level EV for global markets, the new compact electric SUV brings a claimed range of up to 440 km, a front-wheel-drive layout and a refreshed design language that will also shape future Skoda SUVs. The Epiq will sit below the Enyaq and Elroq in the brand’s electric line-up.The Epic is built on Volkswagen Group’s new-generation MEB+ platform and becomes the first Skoda EV to use a front-wheel-drive configuration. The company says the platform uses a smaller and lighter battery pack. Skoda will…
Royal Enfield has announced plans to set up a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh as the company looks to expand production capacity amid rising demand. The new plant is proposed to be set up at TADA near Tirupati, in which the company is planning to invest around Rs 2,500 crore.The project will be implemented in phases and will be subject to approval from the board of the company. Royal Enfield said the expansion plans will be in line with future market demand and business conditions.At present, the motorcycle manufacturer’s annual production capacity is about 14.6 lakh units, which…
The recent Rs 3 hike in petrol and diesel prices may impact vehicle buying trends in India, with rising costs expected to push more buyers towards fuel-efficient options like hybrids, CNG vehicles and EVs. Fuel prices have historically played a major role in shaping consumer preferences in the Indian automotive market. Over the past few years, buyers largely prioritized SUV performance and features over fuel economy, leading to strong demand for compact and mid-size SUVs with larger engines and automatic gearboxes.However, higher fuel costs may now drive the focus towards efficiency. For urban users covering around 1,200 to 1,500 km…