Renault India recently unveiled the new Renault Duster SUV. And now, the company has confirmed that it will announce the prices of the SUV on March 17, 2026. Pre-bookings for the new Duster are already open, interested customers can pre-book and register their interest online or by visiting their nearest dealership. Prices are expected to start between Rs 9-10 lakh (ex-showroom) and will compete with the likes of Tata Sierra, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Maruti Victorias, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hayrider, Honda Elevate and others in the highly competitive midsize SUV segment. The new Renault Duster will…
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JSW Motors has released the teaser of the upcoming Jetour T2-based SUV for the first time. JSW Motors’ first SUV for the Indian market will be assembled at its upcoming manufacturing facility in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. A teaser image has surfaced as part of an advertisement inviting applications from potential JSW Motors dealer partners. The teaser image shows its silhouette and the tagline, “The future is calling. Will you join the campaign?”The teased image highlights the front profile of the SUV, which includes horizontal LED headlight strips and pixel-style LED fog lamps housed within circular units. It also sees a…
India’s electric vehicle market has evolved mostly around practical options. Although we’ve seen more capable cars come to market in recent years, small town cars and SUVs still dominate the EV sector. This is because buyers in this segment focus on range, running costs and everyday usability. But the arrival of the MG Cyberster introduced a different idea. It is an electric sportscar that promises driving excitement and its design comes from the above mentioned price bracket segment. But can a niche electric sports car find buyers in India? Let’s find out. Is India ready for electric sports cars? Cyberstar…
A recall of Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 and Lexus LX has been announced in India. This voluntary recall has been announced over a possible transmission related issue. The recall covers selected units of both the luxury SUVs and is aimed at fixing a software issue associated with the automatic gearbox.Toyota Land Cruiser LC300, Lexus LX Recall: Is Your SUV Affected?A total of 969 units of the Land Cruiser LC300 manufactured between September 4, 2024 and September 30, 2025 are affected. Additionally, 117 units of Lexus LX produced between March 6, 2025 and September 29, 2025 are also part of the…
Isuzu Motor India has launched the updated 2026 Isuzu D-Max V-Cross pickup in the Indian market. The new pickup is offered in four variants – Z Standard, Z Premium, Z Prestige Standard and Z Prestige Premium, with prices ranging from Rs 25.50 lakh to Rs 30.28 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom). Interested customers can book the pickup online or by visiting their nearest dealership, with deliveries expected to begin soon.MG Magister First Look: End of Toyota Fortuner’s reign? | TOI AutoThe 2026 update brings minor cosmetic changes and an expanded equipment list, while the 4×2 option has also been removed from…
Abhishek Sharma has been in the headlines for some time now, not just for cricket. It seems that this young cricketer is making his own identity on and off the field. Fans know him for his explosive innings, but there is much more to this rising star. Apparently, his garage is as impressive as his cricket stats. A mix of luxury cars, SUVs and high-performance machines, each vehicle says something about its personality. Some cars scream about speed, others about comfort. When taken together, the collection offers a glimpse into his life off the field. And, reportedly, it may reflect…
Enzo Ferrari (Image source: Wikipedia) Enzo Ferrari is one of the most recognized names in automotive history. He was the founder of the Ferrari automobile marque, a brand known for speed, precision engineering and racing success. Ferrari was born in Modena, Italy in 1898. He loved cars and motorsports from a young age. He started out as a race car driver, but then moved into engineering and managing teams in the world of motor racing. He started Auto Avio Costruzioni in 1947. The company later changed its name to Ferrari Spa and soon became known for building luxurious road cars…
Skoda Auto India recently unveiled the new Skoda Kushaq facelift SUV in the Indian market. The company has now announced that production of the updated SUV has begun at the brand’s manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. Pre-booking for the new SUV may have already started. Interested customers can book the new Kushaq online or by visiting the nearest dealership. The company will announce prices by the end of February 2026, and deliveries are scheduled to begin in March 2026.The new Kushaq is offered in five variants: Classic Plus, Signature, Sportline, Prestige and Monte Carlo. This is the first facelift for…
Tata Motors has launched the facelifted Punch EV, which is priced at Rs 9.69 lakh, ex-showroom. However, one particular moment during the presentation also caught our attention. One of the slides shown in the program took a subtle dig at Maruti Suzuki.Tata takes a dig at Maruti Suzuki: What happened?Maruti Suzuki recently entered the EV segment with the Maruti e-Vitara and is promoting its electric journey with the tagline “India Goes Electric”. During Tata Motor’s presentation, a slide read, “India has already gone electric,” with special emphasis on the words “already has.” This was probably a direct response to Maruti’s…
Highway travel in India may soon become completely cashless. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is considering a proposal to stop cash payments at toll plazas across the country from April 1, 2026. If it is implemented, passengers will have to use digital payment methods like FASTag or UPI to pay the toll fee.According to the authority, the move is part of the plan to create a completely digital toll collection system on national highways. After the proposed date, toll payments at fee plazas will be processed through electronic mode only.Most highway users already use FASTagFASTag adoption has increased…