Author: Harjot Singh

JSW Motors will officially pull the covers off the Combat SUV on December 4, 2026, marking a pivotal moment as the standalone brand enters India’s fiercely competitive passenger-vehicle market. Based heavily on the international Chery Jetour T2, the Combat is expected to arrive as a muscular, five-seat plug-in hybrid (PHEV) SUV. The company plans to leverage local assembly at its state-of-the-art facility in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, to keep pricing competitive. The anticipated powertrain is a complex marvel: a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with two electric motors and an 18.4kWh battery pack. Here is everything you need to know about JSW Motors’ ambitious…

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has officially launched the 2026 iteration of the Fortuner Leader Edition in India. With prices starting at a highly premium ₹36.51 lakh (ex-showroom), this special edition is designed to inject a dose of menacing visual flair and heightened cabin convenience into the reigning king of full-size SUVs. Available exclusively in 4×2 (rear-wheel drive) manual and automatic configurations, the Leader Edition distinguishes itself with aggressive blacked-out exterior styling, a rich dual-tone black-and-maroon interior, integrated ambient lighting, and critical modern convenience features. However, before you rush to the dealership, it is essential to understand what this update actually entails: The 2026…

October consistently serves as the absolute peak of the festive-season car buying rush in India. To aggressively capture this Navratri and Diwali traffic, automotive manufacturers and their dealership networks are unloading massive incentive packages. These packages range from straightforward upfront cash discounts to complex bundles involving exchange bonuses, scrappage incentives, finance subventions, loyalty schemes, and heavily subsidized accessory kits. This month, Toyota claims the absolute largest headline benefit, offering massive financial incentives to clear select Land Cruiser 300 MY2025 inventory. Meanwhile, Tata Motors is aggressively pushing its electric vehicle lineup, making older-stock EVs incredibly tempting. Renault, Hyundai, and Maruti Nexa…

MG Motor India has expanded its SUV lineup with the introduction of two limited-run special editions: the Hector Blackstorm and the Hector Snowstorm. Both editions are aggressively priced at ₹20 lakh (ex-showroom). Crucially, these new iterations are based heavily on the top-spec Hector Savvy Pro CVT trim, demanding a precise ₹35,000 premium over the standard model. It is vital to establish the context of this launch immediately: The Storm Series is primarily a styling-focused cosmetic exercise rather than a mechanical overhaul. Both SUVs are exclusively available as 5-seaters and retain the exact same 1.5-litre turbo-petrol CVT powertrain found in the standard Hector. If you…

Jaguar has permanently closed the chapter on its traditional design language with the reveal of the production-spec Type 01, marking the first all-new model of the brand’s highly controversial, entirely rebooted era. Evolving from the dramatic Type 00 concept into a road-going four-door electric GT, the Type 01 combines a staggering 1,030hp tri-motor powertrain with a 120kWh battery and a claimed 720km WLTP range. This isn’t simply another luxury electric vehicle designed to chase sales volumes. Jaguar is utilizing the Type 01 as a complete philosophical reset, actively walking away from its traditional styling cues to redefine its future as…

Honda has officially pulled the wraps off the 2026 Elevate facelift in India, delivering the first comprehensive update to the mid-size SUV since its initial debut back in 2023. While the core mechanical foundation remains entirely untouched, Honda has aggressively targeted the areas where the Elevate was beginning to feel outgunned by its Korean and European rivals. Launched with an introductory starting price of ₹11.80 lakh (ex-showroom), the mid-life update pivots sharply toward premium aesthetics, bolstered safety technology, and enhanced cabin comfort. By addressing obvious equipment gaps and refining its commanding road presence, the facelift proves that Honda is listening…

Skoda Auto India has officially launched the highly anticipated updated Skoda Slavia. With aggressive pricing starting at ₹9.99 lakh and stretching up to ₹18.84 lakh (ex-showroom), the Czech automaker has significantly modernised its mid-size sedan contender. The updated Slavia arrives with refreshed styling, a vastly expanded premium feature list, and one of the most critical mechanical upgrades in its segment—a brand-new eight-speed torque-converter automatic gearbox specifically paired with the 1.0 TSI engine. The variant lineup has been comprehensively restructured into six distinct trims: Classic, Classic+, Signature, Sportline, Prestige, and the flagship Monte Carlo. Customer deliveries are set to begin next…

BYD is preparing to aggressively reshape India’s premium automotive landscape with the official introduction of Denza, its dedicated luxury vehicle division. Ending months of speculation, Denza India has formally announced its arrival via social media channels with a definitive “Arriving soon” teaser campaign. This confirms that the upscale brand will physically enter the Indian market in the coming months. The assault on the luxury segment will be spearheaded by two radically different, yet equally striking models: the Denza Z9 GT and the Denza D9. While the Z9 GT serves as a halo product—an ultra-high-performance electric shooting brake—the D9 is a sprawling luxury MPV laser-targeted at…

Kia has finally published the ARAI-certified fuel-efficiency figures for the India-spec Sorento, and the numbers give the flagship three-row SUV a devastating advantage over several of its established heavy-hitting rivals. In a segment historically notorious for single-digit fuel economy, the Kia Sorento Hybrid 2WD returns a staggering 19.60 kmpl. This exceptional figure makes it the absolute efficiency benchmark in India’s premium three-row SUV space. Even if you opt for the heavier all-wheel-drive or diesel variants, the Sorento refuses to compromise heavily on running costs. Let’s break down exactly how the new Kia outsmarts the competition at the fuel pump. Kia Sorento Mileage: Hybrid…

The Jetour T2 has officially received a comprehensive facelift in international markets, but this update has created a complex situation for its impending Indian debut. JSW Motors is preparing to launch a T2-based SUV as the inaugural product for its independent passenger-vehicle business. However, the camouflage-clad test mules spotted on Indian roads consistently display the pre-facelift design. This discrepancy raises a critical question for prospective buyers: Will India receive the older T2 architecture, or the newly facelifted SUV? While the facelifted iteration has already hit showrooms in China, the Indian launch timeline has reportedly been pushed to early 2027. This…