Volkswagen India is all set to launch the new Volkswagen Taigun facelift in the Indian market tomorrow i.e. on April 9, 2026. Production of the SUV has also begun at the company’s Pune plant, and pre-bookings are expected to begin soon after the launch. Deliveries will likely begin from May 2026 and will rival the Skoda Kushaq, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Victorias and other compact SUVs in the Indian market. In terms of design, the new Volkswagen Taigun takes clear inspiration from the Volkswagen Tiguan, giving it a more premium, scaled-down look. It features a thin piano black…
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Cash transactions at highway toll plazas in India are going to be a thing of the past. From April 10, commuters on national highways will no longer be able to pay toll charges using cash, a move that has been formally notified by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.According to reports, the announcement has been made through a gazette notification, signaling a strong push towards digital payments and a fully electronic toll collection system, aimed at improving efficiency and reducing congestion at busy checkpoints across the country. Also, the new rule introduces higher costs for those choosing to pay…
I first saw the Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 in late 2024, and I’ll be honest: I was curious, but also a little skeptical. Royal Enfield without the bang? It felt strange. Fast forward to now, and I finally got some proper time to sit on it. We recently got a chance to drive the company’s first electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6, in its pre-production avatar. The question is, can a Royal Enfield feel like a real RE without the signature thump? This is what I think.Flying Flea C6: Design and initial impressions The first thing you notice when…
The Delhi government has proposed major incentives for electric vehicle buyers under its new draft EV policy, offering full waiver on road tax and registration fees for select models till March 31, 2030. According to the draft Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026-2030 released on Saturday, the benefit will be applicable to electric cars priced at Rs 30 lakh or less, when registered in the national capital.However, this relief will not extend to higher priced models. The draft clearly states that electric cars priced above Rs 30 lakh will not be eligible for any rebate on road tax or registration fees.Additionally,…
The KTM 390 Duke and KTM 390 Adventure The latest update sees prices increase by up to Rs 40,000, depending on the model.The KTM 390 Adventure It is now priced at Rs 3.43 lakh, ex-showroom, which was earlier priced at Rs 3.26 lakh, an increase of Rs 17,000. Since its launch at a starting price of Rs 2.91 lakh, the motorcycle has undergone several modifications. On the other hand, the KTM 390 Duke has seen a sharp jump in price. The ex-showroom price of the Streetfighter is now Rs 3.39 lakh, whereas its previous price was Rs 2.99 lakh. This…
This article is written by Rajiv YSR, Director, ThunderPlus.The shift to electric cars has often been presented as the ultimate solution to modern urban transportation problems. Improved air quality, reduced emissions, and reduced reliance on non-renewable energy resources can be seen as legitimate and necessary improvements in such cases, especially for rapidly growing cities. But the truth is that there is a misconception about how electricity-based transportation will solve traffic congestion. This is a myth. There is no way that electric cars will solve traffic problems because traffic is not about emissions but about efficiency.The essence of congestion is that…
A modified Hyundai Grand i10 from Gujarat has gone viral, and it’s easy to see why. In a video going viral on Instagram, the small hatchback looks completely different from what we are used to. The biggest change is the roof. It has been raised significantly, giving the car a tall, almost box-like stance.Look closely, and you’ll see how high the ceilings are. But the result is quite dramatic. The Grand i10 now looks longer and more upright, almost like a minivan or stretch roadster. Of course, social media is enjoying it. Many users are calling it a “mini flat”…
Mercedes-Benz India recorded its highest-ever fiscal sales of 19,363 units in FY 2025-26, while also introducing two new AMG models for the Indian market – A45 S 4MATIC+ ‘Aero Track Edition’ and GLE 53 Coupe 4MATIC+ ‘Performance Edition’. The company reported sales of 5,131 units in the January-March 2026 quarter, a year-on-year growth of 7 percent compared to 4,775 units in the first quarter of 2025. This growth was supported by demand for both newly launched and existing products along with network expansion and a continued focus on customer experience.Sales performance during the financial year was driven by the top-end…
Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 has officially made its debut. With this model, Royal Enfield has finally entered the electric mobility space. The Flying Flea sub-brand takes inspiration from Royal Enfield’s light motorcycles of the World War II era. Here, let’s take a look at everything you need to know about the model. The C6 will be sold through its first dedicated store in Bengaluru, with bookings and test rides starting at 12 noon on April 10, 2026. The motorcycle is priced at Rs 2.79 lakh, ex-showroom, while the battery-as-a-service option brings the effective price down to Rs 1.99 lakh.…
Volkswagen India has finally unveiled the much-awaited Taigun in India. However, the price of the model has not been shared. As part of this update, the model brings a number of changes including cosmetic upgrades, new features and a refreshed powertrain. Here’s a quick look at what’s changed. New Volkswagen Taigun: What’s different?As expected, the SUV has received several cosmetic upgrades including a refreshed front grille with a connected LED DRL setup, new illuminated VW logos at the front and rear, new blacked-out alloy wheels with a glossy finish and a connected LED light bar at the rear. Furthermore, the…