Tesla India today launched the new Tesla Model YL premium electric vehicle in the Indian market. L stands for Long Wheelbase and it comes with a six-seat configuration with captain seats for the middle row. It is also the first Model Y variant to be offered with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup in India. Interested customers can book the car online or by visiting their nearest Tesla dealership, with deliveries expected to begin soon. In this article, let’s take a look at five things you need to know.priceFirst of all, talking about the price, the new Tesla Model YL is the…
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It’s no secret that electric scooters are the fastest-growing part of the EV space, but it’s also a segment that’s becoming increasingly crowded. Everyone from legacy OEMs to startups are struggling at multiple price points. However, the formula appears to be the same. Big screen, impressive on-paper features and futuristic tricks. I recently spent a few days with the River Indy Gen 3, and I think this scooter felt like a departure from that template. This is basic. In a very pleasing manner. Let me explain how. River Indie Gen 3: DesignThis is a scooter that is clearly designed around…
Kia India has recently launched the new 2026 Kia Ciros in the Indian market. The MY 2026 models have restyled variants. The update basically makes things a bit more accessible by offering some features in the lower variants, bringing in a more affordable diesel-automatic option as well as adding some subtle design tweaks. The Kia Sciros is now priced at Rs 8.40 lakh (ex-showroom), a starting price Rs 27,000 lower than before. The full price list is given below.The 2026 Syros is offered in seven variants – HTE, HTE (O), HTK (EX), HTK+, HTK+(O), HTX and HTX (O). Of the…
Bajaj Auto has updated the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z with a new 350cc engine, and the change has been announced quietly through its official website. Although the mechanical updates are significant, the price remains unchanged for now at Rs 1,93,900, ex-showroom. We expect the pricing to be revised as a similar update was done for the Dominar recently, which resulted in a significant price drop of around Rs 37,000.Bajaj Pulsar NS 400Z: What’s changed?The biggest update comes in the form of a new 349cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder motor. This unit produces 40 hp and 33.2 Nm of torque. Compared to the earlier…
MG Motor India is preparing to launch its new SUV MG Magister in India. After launch, this model will compete with Toyota Fortuner Legender. Pre-bookings for the model are now open for Rs 41,000. Here’s how the two fare in terms of engine, features and overall package.In terms of pricing and variants, the ex-showroom price of the MG Magister is expected to start around Rs 40 lakh, and will be offered in three trims: Sharp 4×4, Savvy 4×2 and Savvy 4×4. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in May 2026. The Toyota Fortuner Legender, on the other hand, is already on…
Hyundai Motor Company and TVS Motor Company have officially partnered to develop and manufacture electric three-wheelers for India. The two companies have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to jointly work on electric three-wheeler (E3W) solutions tailored to Indian conditions, with plans to expand to other global markets as well. The idea of a jointly developed three-wheeler dates back to 2018, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the executive chairman of Hyundai Motor Group discussed the possibility at the India-Korea Business Forum. After several rounds of discussions, the plan has now been realized with the signing of a joint development…
The new Renault Duster has achieved a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP). In the BNCAP crash test conducted in 2026, the Duster gave strong scores in both the categories. It recorded 30.49 out of 32 in adult occupant protection and 45 out of 49 in child occupant protection. Here’s a quick look at the detailed results.Renault Duster 5-Star BNCAP: Key SpecificationsThe evaluation was conducted on multiple variants, including Evolution (Turbo 160 MT), Techno (Turbo 160 DCT) and Iconic (Turbo 160 MT), with the 5-star rating applicable across the range.A closer look at the scores…
There has been a huge increase in the price of MG M9 in India. After the latest update from JSW MG Motor India, the luxury electric MPV is now priced at Rs. Rs 75.90 lakh, ex-showroom. The revision comes as part of the brand’s April 2026 price update, and as a result, the model is now significantly more expensive than its previous sticker price of Rs 69.90 lakh, ex-showroom.MG M9 luxury electric MPV: everything you need to knowPositioned in the premium MPV space, the M9 continues to compete with models like the Kia Carnival and Toyota Vellfire. Carnival, currently priced…
The nature of the worldwide automobile industry in 2026 is projected to be dynamic, somewhat uneven and even complex. This can be seen from the list of ten major automobile producers around the world and how globalized and spread the process of producing automobiles is today. China remains firmly on top and is ahead of all others by a huge margin. The US and Japan remain the leading players in the industry, maintaining their production levels, yet falling some distance behind China in terms of output.Germany and South Korea still maintain their engineering reputations, while countries such as Mexico and…
Current generation Yezdi Scrambler. Classic Legends is expected to launch an updated version of the Yezdi Scrambler in the Indian market on April 23, 2026. While other models under the Yezdi umbrella have seen upgrades from time to time, the Scrambler has remained largely unchanged until now.Test mules of the updated bike have been spotted several times in recent months, pointing to a range of mechanical and cosmetic modifications. One of the major updates expected is a new rear suspension setup, which is likely to offer more travel than the current model. This change may improve the off-road capability of…