Kia India recently unveiled the Syros EV. The company has also started pre-bookings for the electric SUV through its official website and dealerships for Rs 25,000. Offered with two battery pack options and a claimed driving range of up to 526 km, the Cyros EV comes as the latest entrant in the growing segment. Here’s a look at the five biggest features of the new electric SUV.KIA SIROS EV: Claimed range up to 526 kmSyros EV is available with two battery pack options. The larger 51.4 kWh battery offers an ARAI-certified range of 526 km, while the smaller 42 kWh…
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The power ministry has released draft Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)-III norms, which propose stricter fuel-efficiency standards for passenger vehicles from April 1, 2027. The draft has been put up for public consultation and will replace the existing CAFE-II norms, which are expected to remain in force till March 31, 2027.The proposed rules will apply to M1 category passenger vehicles manufactured or imported for sale in India between FY2027-28 and FY2031-32. This category includes passenger vehicles with a maximum of eight seats excluding the driver’s seat. Stakeholders and members of the public can submit their suggestions and feedback to the…
Royal Enfield has increased the prices of the Guerrilla 450 in the Indian market, making the motorcycle costlier by Rs 2,044 across its entire range. The latest revision affects all variants, although the bike remains mechanically unchanged and continues with the same features and hardware.The price of the entry-level Apex Red and Twilight Blue variants has now increased from Rs 2,49,194 to Rs 2,51,063 (ex-showroom), representing a price increase of Rs 1,869. The Apex Green variant has become costlier by Rs 1,922 and now its price is Rs 2,58,309, whereas earlier its price was Rs 2,56,387.The Shadow Ash variant has…
Ather Energy has confirmed that it will unveil its first mass-market electric scooter during the fourth edition of Ather Community Day in Bengaluru on August 29. The upcoming model is expected to help the company expand its presence in the affordable electric scooter segment and introduce a brand new platform that will underpin future products.The new scooter will be the first to use Ather’s modular EL platform. According to the company, the architecture has been developed to improve scalability, versatility and manufacturing efficiency.Ahead of the official launch, a prototype of the upcoming scooter, believed to be the EL01, has been…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has released the first teaser of the upcoming Hilux facelift ahead of its India debut on July 28, 2026. Although the brief teaser doesn’t fully reveal the pickup truck, it does provide a glimpse of the redesigned front fascia.The teaser shows the new Hilux with a large front grille and slim LED headlamps. ‘TOYOTA’ is written on the grille in place of the traditional Toyota emblem. The new model is also expected to feature a redesigned front bumper with skid plate, refreshed alloy wheel design and updated tail lamps with C-shaped LED lighting elements.Inside, the cabin is…
YouTuber Saurav Joshi has retracted his earlier claim that E20 petrol was responsible for the sharp drop in fuel efficiency of his Mercedes-Benz SUV, saying the problem was actually due to an engine-related fault. This clarification comes days after Mercedes-Benz India said that all its BS VI petrol models are fully compatible with E20 fuel.In a recent post on X, the content creator said that the vehicle was inspected at an authorized Mercedes-Benz service center, where technicians identified an engine issue that was affecting the mileage of the SUV. He also apologized for the confusion caused by his previous comments…
Kia India has unveiled the much-awaited Syros EV. The company has also started pre-bookings for the electric SUV for Rs 25,000 through its official website and dealerships across the country. The Syros EV is being offered with two battery pack options and claims an ARAI-certified driving range of up to 526 km.The larger 51.4 kWh battery pack offers an ARAI-certified range of 526 km. It may also have a smaller 42 kWh battery that offers a claimed range of 443 km. Power comes from a front-mounted electric motor that produces 171 PS, while the larger battery version can accelerate from…
Royal Enfield has launched the limited edition Shotgun 650X Rough Craft in India at an ex-showroom price of Rs 5.75 lakh. Developed in collaboration with custom motorcycle builder Rough Crafts, the special edition is based on the custom-built ‘Caliber Royale’ showcased at EICMA 2025 and later showcased at Motoverse 2025.The motorcycle will be produced in a strictly limited run of 100 individually numbered units for global markets including India, Europe, North America and the Asia-Pacific region. Of these, only 25 motorcycles have been allocated for India.Registrations for the limited-edition model open globally from July 15, 2026. Buyers can register before…
Renault India has introduced Duster Adventure Edition SUV. This special edition includes exclusive topographic graphics and geographical coordinates. The new version retains the existing powertrain options of the popular model. It includes features like LED headlamps and panoramic sunroof. Duster Adventure Edition price starts at Rs 12.99 lakh ex-showroom. Renault India has launched a special edition of its popular SUV, the Duster Adventure Edition, with prices starting at Rs 12.99 lakh, ex-showroom. The new version brings cosmetic updates while retaining the existing powertrain options of the model.Renault Duster Adventure Edition: What’s newIn terms of styling, the Adventure Edition gets special…
Most speed-limit signs across the United States are simple and straightforward. They display maximum legal speed and nothing else. But drivers traveling through Oklahoma may notice something unusual. Below the posted speed limit, many signs have an additional message: “No Tolerance.” For first-time visitors, this phrase may be confusing. Does this mean you will be fined for driving just 1 mph over the limit? Is Oklahoma stricter than every other state? Or is this merely a warning meant to make motorists think twice before pressing the accelerator? The answer is somewhere in the middle. Although the signs do not introduce…