JSW MG Motor India has taken a step towards expanding its SUV portfolio by filing a design patent for the Starlight 560 in the country. The model, which is already sold internationally under the Wuling brand, is expected to come to India as a three-row SUV and may take on rivals like the Mahindra XUV 7XO in the competitive segment.The patent filing gives a clear indication of the design direction. The SUV features a bold front with a blacked-out fascia and rectangular grille. The LED headlamps are placed high at the front. The overall look is modern, with black cladding…
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March 2026 saw several launches, facelifts and line-up revisions across various segments in the Indian automotive market. Key introductions included updated mid-size SUVs like the Skoda Kushaq and Renault Duster, while models like the Hyundai Xcent and Verna received mid-cycle updates. The manufacturers also revised the variant offerings with changes to the Kia Sonet and Tata Harrier EV line-ups. In the premium segment, Lexus entered India’s EV space with the ES 500e. Activity in the automotive market is expected to continue in April 2026, with many carmakers preparing for new launches, updates and EV introductions. Upcoming developments are likely to…
TVS Motor Company has launched the updated 2026 Apache RTR 160 4V. As part of this update, the model gets a range of feature upgrades across all its variants. Here’s a quick look at some of the key details.2026 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V: What’s newOne of the biggest attractions is the introduction of Class-D projector headlamps with LED DRLs, as well as a full LED lighting setup, which is now available across the entire range. Apart from this, the motorcycle also gets assist and slipper clutch as standard fitment.Apache RTR 160 4V has been introduced in three variants. The…
The new Kia Seltos has scored a full five-star rating in the India NCAP crash test. The SUV scored almost perfect results, scoring 31.70 out of 32 for adult safety and 45 out of 49 for child safety. This result also makes the Seltos the highest scoring internal combustion engine (ICE) model assessed under India NCAP. India NCAP based its assessment on the diesel-automatic HTE (O) and GTX variants, with the rating applicable to all versions of the model.adult resident security (AOP) Result: 31.70/32The SUV scored 15.70 out of 16 points in the frontal offset deformable barrier test and a…
The Hyundai Venue along with the sportier Venue N Line has been crash tested under the India NCAP programme, and the results are now out. The compact SUV has shown strong performance in both adult and child occupant protection, making it one of the safer options in its segment.Hyundai Venue crash tested under BNCAP: How it fared In the Adult Occupant Protection (AOP) category, the Venue scored 31.15 out of a maximum of 32. It scored 44.46 out of 49 for Child Occupant Protection (COP). These scores apply to all variants of the model sold in India.Looking at the detailed…
The following article is an advertisement. Last year, Vietnamese EV maker VinFast entered India and launched two new electric SUVs. However, this is not the usual ‘testing waters’ move for OEMs on our shores. In fact, it is about bringing a global EV brand that has been engineered, built and now customized keeping India in mind. Vinfast has made its intentions clear and is positioning itself as a serious long-term player, betting big on India rather than treating it as a test market.We’ve driven the VF6 and VF7 and also seen how these vehicles are built at VinFast’s manufacturing facility…
Royal Enfield recently launched the new 2026 Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 motorcycle in the Indian market. Introduced in 2024, the Guerrilla shares its powertrain with the Himalayan 450, marking Royal Enfield’s move to bring that platform into a more street-focused format. This update resolves issues reported in the earlier version. The revisions focus on improving the overall ride and ownership experience of the road-focused model. The company has also added a new Apex variant to the lineup, which has a more aggressive riding position targeted at riders wanting a sportier setup. In this article, let’s take a look at five…
Image Credit: X/MercedesAMGF1 Teenage sensation Kimi Antonelli continued his impressive start to the 2026 Formula 1 season with a second consecutive win, this time at the Japanese Grand Prix. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver produced a calm and impressive performance at Suzuka to finish 13.7 seconds ahead of Oscar Piastri.The race started with plenty of action. Antonelli started from pole position with teammate George Russell, but neither could get a clean launch. Piastri took full advantage of this, taking the lead at the first corner and taking control of the early stages. Meanwhile, Antonelli dropped down the order and found himself…
This article is written by Abhinav Kalia, Co-Founder and CEO, ARC Electric.EVs have literally been positioned as the future of mobility. They are cheaper, noisier and most importantly cleaner than their counterparts with internal combustion engines (ICE). Falling fuel prices, declining maintenance and increasing policy efficiency go hand in hand with a compelling economic case. Yet, despite the benefits mentioned, there is a section of Indian consumers who are unwilling to make the switch. In many aspects, the lack of correlation between economic logic and consumerism is the real story of the EV adoption process in India.the economics are clearEVs…
Daniel Craig, who played James Bond for more than 15 years, is now the face of a new electric car campaign. They have teamed up with BYD to promote their upcoming luxury EV under the Denza brand. This comes as a major change, moving away from the classic Bond image of loud, powerful petrol cars. Image: Denza/BYD Global. The new Denza Z9 GT has been unveiled in the campaign, but the image shared by the brand has received mixed reactions. The photos appear more digitally created than images taken in a traditional photoshoot. If that wasn’t enough, it also features…