The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has moved to tighten safety norms for electric vehicles by making Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) mandatory across a wider range of EVs. As per a new draft notification, new private and commercial electric vehicles will need to be equipped with AVAS from October 1, 2026, while existing…
Kia India has expanded the ICE range of the Carens Clavis with a new HTE(EX) variant. The new trim brings new features across the powertrain options at competitive price points. It has been positioned above the existing HTE(O) variant in the lineup. With the addition of the HTE(EX) variant, the Kia Carens Clavis lineup now…
Suzuki Motorcycle India has launched the 2026 updates for the Gixxer SF 250 and Gixxer 250. As part of this refresh, the duo remains unchanged mechanically but gains new colour options as well as refreshed graphics. Apart from that, the company has also announced other ownership benefits. Both motorcycles are now available across Suzuki dealerships…
Volkswagen has dropped a fresh teaser of its upcoming three-row SUV, the Tayron. The company will be launching the model soon in India. The new SUV will sit above the Tiguan in the brand’s local line-up and is expected to be positioned as Volkswagen’s flagship family SUV for the market.The teaser gives a partial look…
Tata Motors recently launched the new Tata Punch facelift in the Indian market. This marks the first major facelift for the micro-SUV since its launch and brings a restyled exterior, a refreshed interior, added features, and a new engine option. Interested customers can book the new Punch online or by visiting their nearest Tata Motors…
Bajaj Auto has launched the new Bajaj Chetak C2501 electric scooter in the Indian market priced at Rs 91,399 (ex-showroom). Interested customers can book the e-scooter online or visit their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. The new Chetak is now the most accessible model in the Chetak range, offering a significantly lower…
KTM has expanded its RC line-up with the launch of the new RC 160, putting it head-to-head with the long-standing Yamaha R15 in the entry-level fully-faired segment. Here’s a quick look at how these motorcycles stack up against each other when it comes to engines, hardware and features. KTM RC 160 vs Yamaha R15: Engine…
Mahindra has given the XUV 700 a meaningful upgrade, and with that comes a new name, XUV 7XO. This upgrade doesn’t come as just a cosmetic refresh or a feature shuffle. The idea here is to retain what made the XUV 700 successful, while pushing the SUV further up the ladder. We recently spent time…
The central government is working on introducing vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology in India as part of its push to improve road safety and reduce accidents. The system is expected to be rolled out by the end of 2026, according to Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari.V2V technology allows vehicles on the road…
Tata Motors is all set to launch the new Tata Punch tomorrow in the Indian market i.e, January 13, 2026. This marks the first major facelift for the micro-SUV since its launch and brings a restyled exterior, a refreshed interior, added features, and a new engine option. Pre-bookings are expected to begin soon, with customer…
