Bengaluru's private car count has crossed 25 lakh for the first time, with 13,519 new cars registered in June 2026 alone. According to a report by the Deccan Herald, transport department data puts the tally at 25.2 lakh as of June 30, on top of nearly three lakh yellow-board taxis sharing the city's roads.

Hero MotoCorp has officially entered the German market, marking its fifth European market and 53rd country globally. The company will roll out its Euro 5+ compliant product portfolio in Germany through a distribution partnership with Austria-based KSR Group.

Japanese bikemaker Suzuki has unveiled the 2027 Hayabusa with a fresh set of colour options and a new Special Edition variant. The changes to the 2027 Suzuki Hayabusa are cosmetic and the flagship hyperbike's engine, chassis and electronics package are completely unchanged.

Bengaluru-based EV manufacturer Ather Energy has revised the battery packs on the Rizta and 450 electric scooter series, cutting cell capacity across most variants. The Rizta now gets a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) chemistry option alongside its existing Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) cells, a first for the model. Despite the smaller packs, claimed range figures stay unchanged or improve, and prices are untouched.

Studds has launched the Trooper Trail at Rs. 2,125, inclusive of taxes. The Studds Trooper Trail is the seventh graphic edition in the Trooper series of full-face flip-up helmets.

American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson has revealed the Deadwood, a new stripped-down cruiser drawing inspiration from post-World War II custom motorcycles. Priced at $17,999 in the US, the Harley-Davidson Deadwood will be sold only in the United States and Canada, with a public debut set for the 7th of August at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota.

Six-time National Rally Champion Asad Khan is set for his international rally-raid debut later this year, starting with the Qatar Off-Road Championship in October before he lines up for the final two rounds of the FIM Bajas World Cup in Qatar and Dubai.

British SUV specialists Land Rover has confirmed its second all-electric model, the Range Rover Sport Electric. A prototype of the Range Rover Sport Electric was previewed at the recently concluded Goodwood Festival of Speed..

The next-generation Toyota Hilux has been teased for the first time, ahead of the pickup truck's India launch on July 28, 2026. The teaser video for the upcoming Toyota Hilux reveal exterior design updates while also showing off the Hilux's off-road capability, showing the pickup wading through water and traversing rough terrain.

The Aston Martin Dreadnought has been revealed as a digital-only military-spec 4x4 SUV that will arrive with the launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 on October 23. A full-scale physical model is currently on display at the Fanatics Fest in New York until July 19.

Italian supercar giant Ferrari has launched the Amalfi Spider at Rs 4.60 crore, ex-showroom, marking the convertible grand tourer's arrival in the country nearly four months after its global unveiling in March 2026.

Tesla has completed one year in India since entering the market on July 15, 2025. After a challenging first year, Tesla has sold just 486 cars, falling behind its key rivals such as Mercedes-Benz, Volvo, and BMW.

Maruti Suzuki has stated that contaminated fuel, and not E20 petrol, was responsible after a consumer court ordered the company to replace a Grand Vitara. The vehicle involved in the dispute was the Strong Hybrid variant of the SUV.

The Ministry of Power has released a revised draft of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy norms (CAFE-III) norms for passenger vehicles, proposing fuel efficiency targets from April 1, 2027.

Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. Cross, a compact electric SUV developed on the updated MEB+ platform. This model could represent the future of Volkswagen's EV lineup, aimed at making electric mobility more accessible.

Chennai-based OEM Raptee.HV has expanded into Bengaluru by opening its first-ever experience centre. This new customer experience centre will begin serving customers in India's technology capital from today.

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari suggested that petrol consumers should pay more for pure petrol if they do not want to use E20 fuel. This statement has created a fresh controversy, as many users are already urging the government to stop ethanol blending.

Mahindra has achieved the 3 million production milestone at its Chakan plant near Pune. Mahindra's best-selling electric vehicle, the BE 06, became the 3 millionth vehicle to roll out of the facility. This facility is used for both ICE and EV Manufacturing.

Toyota India has teased the upcoming new-generation Hilux pickup truck, which is set to launch this month. The ninth-generation Hilux lifestyle pickup will make its India debut on July 28, 2026 with significant updates.

Royal Enfield has now introduced rider-friendly enhancements and features for the legendary Classic 350 motorcycle. These new additions are aimed at enhancing the motorcycle's overall riding experience.

JSW MG Motor India has unveiled the ADAPT (Advanced Drive Architecture Platform), India's first multi-NEV platform that supports pure EVs, strong hybrids, range-extender EVs, and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Toyota-owned Japanese luxury car brand Lexus has launched its new ES 350h hybrid sedan in India. The price of this new luxury sedan starts at Rs 66.10 lakh (ex-showroom) and it is available in two variants.

Ather Energy will launch its new EL platform electric scooters on August 29, 2026, in Bengaluru. This upcoming mass-market scooter is expected to become the brand's most affordable offering for Indian consumers.

British bikemaker Triumph has launched the Speed Twin 1200 TFC in India at Rs 21 lakh (ex-showroom), a day after the limited-edition motorcycle's global unveiling. Based on the Speed Twin 1200 RS, production of the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 TFC is capped at 750 individually numbered units worldwide.

Chennai-based motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield launched the Shotgun 650 x Rough Crafts, a limited-run bobber inspired by the custom-built 'Caliber Royale' from Taiwanese custom house Rough Crafts. Priced at Rs 5.75 lakh (ex-showroom), the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 x Rough Crafts is capped at 100 numbered units worldwide, with only 25 reserved for India.