Hyundai, one of the pioneers in connected car technology, has achieved a significant sales milestone by crossing 8.32 lakh connected cars in India. Hyundai is providing connected car services through its Bluelink connected car feature.

Bajaj Auto has assured that all its motorcycles are E20-compliant amid growing concerns regarding the compatibility of E20 fuel with modern vehicles. This includes the motorcycles which are manufacture over the last 10 years.

Nissan has launched its first-ever mid-size SUV in India since the discontinuation of the Kicks. The Tekton is based on the Renault Duster and is available in six different trims and two different engine options.

French carmaker Renault has rolled out its July 2026 offers for the Kiger, Triber and Kwid. Renault's current India flagship, the Duster is currently being offered without any official discounts.

Mercedes-Benz has issued a customer advisory regarding E20 fuel after popular YouTuber Sourav Joshi's claims of reduced fuel efficiency in his Mercedes-Benz GLC went viral. Indian consumers have several doubts and concerns regarding E20 fuel.

The 24th Edition of International Jawa-Yezdi Day was celebrated in India yesterday (12 July), drawing over 7,500 riders across the nation. The International Jawa-Yezdi Day, held annually on the second Sunday of July, has evolved from a small owner-led gathering into a global motorcycling tradition.

YouTube vlogger Sourav Joshi claims that after using E20 petrol, the mileage of his Mercedes-Benz SUV has dropped significantly, and the issue has now gone viral across the internet. His recent comments regarding E20 fuel have reignited long-standing doubts and theories surrounding this type of fuel.

Car ground clearance is a key factor in Indian driving conditions. Roads across the country are often uneven, with numerous potholes and damaged surfaces. To protect the underbody from scratches and damage, buyers generally prefer cars with higher ground clearance.

Volkswagen has reportedly employed 100 sheep at its Poland manufacturing facility. Despite planning massive layoffs, the German automaker has turned to sheep instead of mechanical lawnmowers as part of a cost-saving and sustainability initiative.

Kia India has reportedly started accepting unofficial bookings for the upcoming Sorento Hybrid SUV in India. This will be positioned as a premium ICE SUV for the brand in India with a new powerful hybrid powertrain.

Volkswagen has launched the Tayron SUV in India, which is the standard version of the Tayron R-Line. This 5-seater SUV is priced at Rs 41.99 lakh (ex-showroom), making it Rs 5 lakh more affordable than the 7-seater Tayron R-Line, which costs Rs 46.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

Hero Vida has introduced a new, larger battery variant of the VX2 Plus in India. This new 4.4 kWh battery pack will be positioned above the existing 3.4 kWh battery variant and also offers more range than before.

British supercar specialist McLaren has unveiled the 788HS, the final evolution of its 700 series of supercars. Limited to 200 units built through McLaren Special Operations, the McLaren 788HS is split evenly between coupe and spider forms.

Chinese-owned British carmaker MG has unveiled the GO! hatchback and Cyber Concept SUV at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The MG GO! previews a B-segment electric hatchback confirmed for production in 2027, while the MG Cyber Concept is a D-segment performance SUV design study.

Mumbai-based carmakerTata Motors has introduced the Sierra Jubilee Edition to celebrate 50,000 units of the SUV being sold in the country. Offered across the Smart+, Pure and Adventure trims, the Tata Sierra Jubilee Edition bundles dealer-fitted accessories to the three trim levels.

German luxury carmaker Mercedes has revealed the new 2026 CLA 45 4MATIC+, replacing the outgoing 2.0-litre turbo-petrol setup with a fully electric powertrain. The Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 is built on the German marque's CLA electric platform and will be made available to the public as both a sedan and an estate.

German carmaker Volkswagen has launched the Tayron Life in India at Rs 41.99 lakh (ex-showroom), positioning it Rs 5 lakh below the range-topping Tayron R-Line variant. The new Volkswagen Tayron Life trim drops the sporty cosmetic package and the third row of seats, but keeps most of the features of its sportier sibling.

Triumph Motorcycles has updated its 2027 motorcycle lineup with a series of new colour options. The Speed 400 and the Scrambler 400 X are among the models to receive these updates, but the new colours are currently available only in the UK market and not in India.

Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha has launched the FZ Blue Flex, a flex-fuel version of its FZ motorcycle that runs on ethanol blends ranging from from E20 to E85. The all-new Yamaha FZ Blue Flex is priced at Rs 1.24 lakh ex-showroom, Delhi.

Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, has defended India's ethanol blending programme, claiming that E20 fuel has helped save ₹1.90 lakh crore in foreign exchange. He also questioned those who criticise the country's energy policy.

Kawasaki has announced special July offers for its Ninja series motorcycles in India. The offers and complimentary benefits are available for select Ninja models, including the Ninja 1100SX, Ninja ZX-6R, and Ninja ZX-10R.

Tata Motors, the nation's second largest carmaker (by monthly sales) has launched the 2026 Stealth Editions of the Harrier and Safari SUVs. Prices for the 2026 Tata Harrier start at Rs 23.43 lakh while the Safari Stealth Edition starts at Rs 24.04 lakh (all prices are ex-showroom, Delhi).

Japanese carmaker Nissan has revealed the ARAI-certified fuel efficiency figures for the Tekton, its all-new midsize SUV that went on sale in India yesterday with prices starting at Rs. 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom).

Nissan has introduced the new Tekton SUV in India, which is based on the Renault Duster. The Tekton's introductory price starts at ₹10.49 lakh (ex-showroom), and it is positioned in the mid-size SUV segment.

BMW Group achieved its highest sales numbers in India in the first half of 2026. The company reported total sales of 9,075 units, which include BMW vehicles as well as the MINI sub-brand. The company sells both internal combustion and electric vehicles in India.