Author: Akshay Kumar

Maruti Suzuki has rolled out its highly anticipated October 2026 festive offers across select Nexa models, providing an excellent opportunity for buyers to secure substantial savings ahead of Navratri and the Diwali buying rush. The flagship Grand Vitara leads the charge with massive benefits peaking at ₹1.36 lakh, while the Invicto, XL6, Jimny, e Vitara, and Fronx all receive aggressive discounts and exchange bonuses. Interestingly, if you are eyeing the recently launched 2026 Baleno facelift, you will have to pay full price—the premium hatchback currently carries zero festive benefits. Important: Offers can fluctuate based on your city, specific dealership, and…

Honda Cars India has officially opened pre-launch bookings for the highly anticipated Honda Elevate facelift ahead of its domestic debut on October 6, 2026. Customers looking to secure the updated mid-size SUV can now reserve their vehicle at authorized Honda dealerships across the country for a token amount of ₹21,000. To build excitement ahead of the imminent launch, Honda has dropped a teaser showcasing several sharp exterior and interior enhancements coming to the updated model. While the complete feature manifesto and ex-showroom prices will remain tightly guarded until launch day, the facelift is expected to retain the proven 1.5-litre naturally aspirated…

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles has shattered its own internal benchmarks, surging past the 2-lakh sales barrier for the first time during the second quarter of FY2027. Moving 2,01,723 passenger vehicles across domestic and international markets between July and September 2026, the automaker secured a staggering 40% year-on-year growth trajectory compared to the 1,44,397 units sold in the corresponding period last year. However, the sheer volume of metal moved isn’t the most significant takeaway from this quarter’s financial ledger. A profound shift has occurred within Tata’s underlying powertrain mix: Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) models have officially cornered…

The proposed strategic partnership between Indian industrial giant JSW Group and German automotive titan Volkswagen Group has encountered a critical legal roadblock. A long-standing tax dispute involving Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL), valued at approximately ₹12,000 crore ($1.4 billion), has resurfaced as a major sticking point during joint venture negotiations. As both entities finalize valuation models and capital allocation structures, JSW Group has taken a firm stance: any past tax liabilities originating from the dispute must remain exclusively with Volkswagen. The Genesis of the ₹12,000 Crore Tax Dispute The legal dispute traces back to late 2024, when Indian…

The mid-displacement motorcycle segment in India and global markets is undergoing a massive transformation. Enthusiasts looking for a balance between high-end parallel-twin performance and everyday city usability no longer have to compromise with heavier, high-volume middleweights. BMW Motorrad is preparing to expand its entry-level portfolio with an aggressive new streetfighter—expected to carry the BMW F 450 R moniker—officially scheduled for its global unveiling on October 1, 2026, at 5:30 PM IST. Positioned directly alongside the adventure-ready F 450 GS, this upcoming roadster takes inspiration from the larger BMW F 900 R and S 1000 R models. It aims to deliver…

Honda has officially launched the new CB500 in India, boldly expanding its modern-classic motorcycle portfolio with a larger-capacity retro roadster. Prices aggressively start at ₹2.75 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Alloy variant and climb to ₹3.02 lakh for the fully loaded, top-spec spoke-wheel version. The CB500 is a particularly fascinating machine because it blatantly ignores the usual middleweight formula. Instead of adopting the parallel-twin engine found in international markets, the India-spec motorcycle packs a massive 501cc air- and oil-cooled single-cylinder engine producing 28 hp and 43.3 Nm of torque. Because the motorcycle is manufactured locally in India, Honda has managed to position it…

Kia India is aggressively expanding its three-row MPV portfolio with the introduction of factory-fitted CNG versions of the Carens and the newer Carens Clavis. The new CNG variants are aimed squarely at buyers demanding the flexibility and practicality of a three-row family vehicle, while keeping everyday running costs significantly lower than a conventional petrol MPV. The standard Kia Carens CNG enters the market at an introductory price of ₹12.11 lakh, while the Carens Clavis CNG starts slightly higher at ₹12.39 lakh (ex-showroom). It is crucial to note that unlike the earlier dealer-fitted Lovato CNG kits available for the Carens, these…

McLaren Automotive has officially confirmed a major shift in its brand strategy. The iconic British supercar manufacturer, long known for its strict adherence to mid-engined, rear-wheel-drive sports cars, is officially building its first-ever high-performance SUV. Targeted for a launch before 2030, the upcoming utility vehicle represents the centerpiece of a massive £500 million ($675 million) investment program designed to expand the automaker’s manufacturing, engineering, and operational footprint in the United Kingdom. For years, former leadership explicitly insisted that high-riding utility vehicles did not fit the McLaren badge. However, backed by its parent investor L’IMAD (the Abu Dhabi sovereign investment entity),…

Indian utility vehicle specialist Mahindra & Mahindra continued its strong performance in August 2026, delivering substantial volume expansion driven by sustained demand across its internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle lineups.Domestic utility vehicle sales reached 59,257 units, reflecting a 56.57% year-on-year (YoY) increase compared to the 37,848 units recorded during August 2025. Sequential performance saw a slight rebalancing following peak mid-summer dispatches.Compared to July 2026, when Mahindra dispatched 60,048 units, domestic utility vehicle sales dipped marginally by 1.32% month-on-month (MoM).Despite this slight sequential contraction, overall momentum remains strong as dealer network inventory builds ahead of the upcoming festive season…

Kia India has officially opened pre-bookings for its upcoming factory-fitted CNG Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs)—the Kia Carens CNG and the Kia Carens Clavis CNG.This expansion into compressed natural gas represents a major shift for the Korean manufacturer, establishing a multi-powertrain lineup spanning petrol, turbo-petrol, diesel, electric, and factory CNG. While customer demand for low-running-cost family movers remains high, Kia enters a market historically led by Maruti Suzuki. The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and XL6 have dominated the factory-fitted CNG MPV market for years, backed by strong brand equity, proven fuel economy, and a deep service network across India. To build market share…