Mercedes-Benz India is all set to launch the new 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class luxury sedan in the Indian market tomorrow i.e. on June 15, 2026. The updated Mercedes-Benz S-Class features extensive design revisions, technology upgrades and new features, with Mercedes-Benz saying that around 90 percent of the car has been reworked. The luxury sedan is also expected to get a petrol engine option at a later stage. However, the company has not yet confirmed the future of the diesel-powered version.In terms of design, the updated Mercedes-Benz S-Class has retained its overall design profile, although most of the visual modifications are focused…
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Image Credit: IG/SarsijMishra. It appears that Mahindra is preparing to give the first major update to the Scorpio N. This SUV has once again been spotted during testing. This time near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, indicating that development work is progressing steadily ahead of a possible launch in the coming months.The Scorpio N, introduced in 2022, has become one of the most popular SUVs from Mahindra. Recent spy images show a heavily camouflaged test mule, but some design changes are already visible. Although Mahindra has not officially confirmed the launch timeline, continuous sightings of test vehicles suggest that the updated Scorpio…
Tata Motors today announced that it will increase prices of its passenger vehicle lineup by up to 1.5% from July 1, 2026. The latest hike will be applicable across the company’s portfolio, which includes traditional petrol and diesel-powered vehicles as well as its electric vehicle range. This will be Tata Motors’ second price revision of the year, with the company earlier increasing prices across its range on April 1, 2026.The company said the price increase is aimed at partially alleviating rising input costs and ongoing inflationary pressure. While Tata Motors has absorbed a large portion of the additional expenses, part…
Tata Motors is all set to expand its electric vehicle portfolio with the launch of the much-awaited Sierra EV in India on June 30. The upcoming electric SUV is expected to rival rivals like Hyundai Creta Electric, Maruti Suzuki E Vitara and Mahindra BE6 in the growing midsize electric SUV segment.The Sierra EV is expected to have a different visual identity compared to the ICE Sierra. Like most electric vehicles, Tata is likely to equip it with a closed-off front grille, redesigned bumpers and aerodynamically optimized alloy wheels.Inside, the Sierra EV is likely to be positioned as a premium offering…
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India has expanded its 2026 premium motorcycle lineup in India with the launch of the CB750 Hornet e-Clutch and XL750 Translap e-Clutch, introducing its e-clutch technology on a 755 cc platform for the first time in the country. The company has also updated the Gold Wing with a new color option, while the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP remains Honda’s flagship superbike. Bookings for all four motorcycles are now open. Interested customers can visit their nearest Honda Topline and Bigwing dealership across the country. With these additions, Honda has further strengthened its portfolio in the Street Naked, Adventure…
Images of the next-generation Hyundai i20 have surfaced online ahead of its global debut, detailing the hatchback’s completely redesigned exterior and cabin.The leaked images reveal dramatic changes in the design of the current i20. While the hatchback has retained its overall look, Hyundai has introduced several styling changes that give it a more crossover-inspired appearance. At the front, the new i20 features a full-width LED light bar connecting a pair of arrow-shaped headlamps. The lighting units include Y-shaped LED DRLs, while at the rear there is a connected tail-light setup within triangular-shaped clusters. The hatchback also gets newly designed alloy…
Norton Motorcycles has taken the wraps off the new Atlas GT, revealing the full specifications of the middleweight adventure-touring motorcycle that is expected to arrive in India in the future. The British brand, backed by TVS Motor Company, has also unveiled the Atlas along with the road-focused Atlas GT for the UK and European markets.Powering the Atlas GT is a 585cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine with a 270-degree crankshaft. The motor produces 69 bhp at 9,300 rpm and 57.5 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm. It is paired with a 6-speed gearbox and is equipped with a slipper clutch and a…
Skoda Auto India today confirmed that bookings for the new Skoda Kodiaq RS SUV will begin on June 22, 2026, marking the arrival of the brand’s first SUV to wear the RS badge. Compared to the standard model, it brings a more aggressive design theme, RS-specific cabin enhancements and a higher-output version of the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. Skoda Performance will import the SUV as a completely built unit (CBU), and like the Octavia RS, the Kodiaq RS is also expected to be offered in limited numbers in India. As a completely built unit (CBU), the Kodiaq RS will be…
The image has been used for representational purposes. Tata Motors is preparing to launch the much-awaited Sierra EV in India. The electric SUV is expected to arrive later this month. Once launched, the Sierra EV will enter the increasingly competitive midsize electric SUV segment, where it is expected to take on the Hyundai Creta Electric, Maruti Suzuki E Vitara and the Mahindra BE6.Being an EV, the Sierra is expected to have several design changes compared to its petrol and diesel counterparts. These may include a closed-off front fascia, revised bumpers, unique alloy wheel designs and other aerodynamic enhancements. The overall…
Maruti Suzuki has announced a limited period price protection scheme for buyers of its entry-level cars, providing relief at a time when vehicle prices are under pressure from rising input costs. Under the initiative, customers who book Alto K10, S-Presso, Celerio or WagonR on or before June 14, 2026, will be protected from any price hike announced after their booking.Maruti Suzuki recently announced a price hike of up to Rs 30,000 across its model range from June 2026. However, customers booking these four small cars within the specified period will continue to benefit from the current prices, even if the…