Chinese EV giant BYD has launched the Sealion 7 Dynamic, a new variant of its flagship eSUV, at an introductory price of Rs 41.90 lakh (ex-showroom). The new variant gives buyers a more accessible entry point into BYD's premium eSUV lineup.

Mahindra has launched the 6-seat option of the XEV 9S, with prices starting at Rs 25.25 lakh (ex-showroom). The captain seats replace the standard 3-seat bench in the second row, and the automaker says the layout is aimed at offering a superior experience.

The Indian government has opened preliminary discussions on reintroducing E10 fuel as an additional option for older vehicles, running alongside the mandatory E20 petrol blend, following concerns from owners over compatibility and mileage.

South Korean carmaker Hyundai has revealed the next-generation Tucson, built around a new Art of Steel design language that gives the SUV a boxier, more upright stance than before. The Hyundai Tucson also grows across every dimension and gets a completely redesigned cabin dominated by a large touchscreen.

Ather Energy CEO Tarun Mehta has confirmed the upcoming Ather Konarc electric scooter will feature a metal body, a first for the brand. Mehta shared the reveal in a video posted on X ahead of the scooter's August 29 launch at Ather Community Day.

Skoda has revealed the Skoda Superb diesel in India ahead of the fourth-generation sedan's expected launch in the first half of 2027. The Czech carmaker will bring the range-topping Laurin & Klement (L&K) trim of the Skoda Superb to India as a completely built unit (CBU) import.

Czech carmaker Skoda has revealed the facelifted Slavia sedan, bringing cosmetic updates, new features and a new automatic gearbox option for the 1.0 TSI engine. Pre-bookings for the sedan are now open, with prices set to be announced in the first week of October.

Czech carmaker Skoda has opened bookings for a second batch of the Octavia RS in India, with just 50 units on offer this time around. Bookings begin today, and deliveries are scheduled to start in October.

Royal Enfield has launched the Classic 350 Gorkha Edition at Rs 2.11 lakh. The retro roadster gets a new colour scheme dedicated to the Gorkha Regiment of the Indian Army, and it carries no mechanical changes over the standard model.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed a five-year age limit extension for battery-operated, hydrogen fuel-based and natural gas-driven commercial vehicles under the national permit system. The draft amendment to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 also proposes longer permit authorisations and wider use of the VAHAN database.

India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki raised car prices across its Arena and Nexa lineup this month, the second price hike this year after a similar revision in June. The price hike by Maruti Suzuki varies by model and variant, ranging from Rs 2,500 to Rs 30,000 across the portfolio.

British sportscar manufacturer Aston Martin has revealed the Valen as its most powerful front-engined production car yet at the 2026 Monterey Car Week. The Aston Martin Valen uses an 850hp 5.2-litre twin-turbo V12 engine and is limited to just 150 units.

American SUV specialist Jeep has launched the Compass 85th Anniversary Edition in India at Rs 26.70 lakh (ex-showroom). Limited to 85 units, the Jeep Compass 85th Anniversary Edition is based on the Model S (O) variant and marks Jeep's 85th anniversary globally.

Classic Legends has given the Yezdi Scrambler a proper once-over for 2026, and it shows the moment you throw a leg over it. The 2026 Yezdi Scrambler gets a redesigned fuel tank, a reworked 334cc engine, close to 10kg shaved off its kerb weight, and a new electronics package with riding modes, traction control and switchable ABS, all for just Rs 5,000 more than before.

JSW MG's upcoming Hector Tomahawk EV has been spotted completely undisguised during a TVC shoot at Magarpatta City in Pune, days ahead of its August 26 launch. The seven-seat MG Hector Tomahawk electric SUV was spotted by Instagram user @punekar__nikhil and it will be the first MG model built on the new ADAPT (Advanced Drive Architecture Platform Technology) platform.

Bajaj is marking 25 years of the Pulsar this year, marking a quarter of a century of producing performance-oriented motorcycles for the masses. To mark the occasion, the entire Pulsar lineup, Classic, N and NS is getting a revamp and one of the first to transform is the Pulsar N160.

Czech carmaker Skoda has released a new teaser of the Slavia facelift ahead of its India launch on August 18, giving a closer look at the sedan's exterior changes. The reveal of the facelifted sedan comes four years after the current Skoda Slavia went on sale in 2022.

Koenigsegg has revealed the CCGT1, a road-legal hypercar built as a tribute to the CCGT GT1 racer that never competed. Based on the CC850, the Koenigsegg CCGT1 is limited to 70 units, and the Swedish firm confirmed the entire run sold out within hours of its debut at Monterey Car Week.

Lamborghini has revealed the Revuelto SV, a more track-focused version of its flagship V12 hybrid supercar and the most powerful series-production model the brand has built to date.

British supercar manufacturer McLaren has unveiled the McL 6GT concept at Monterey Car Week, previewing a production car confirmed to arrive in 2028. The McLaren McL 6GT marks the brand's first car to offer a manual gearbox car since the F1, which arrived in 1992.

Italian supercar manufacturer Ferrari has unveiled the CZ26, a one-off supercar built through its Special Projects programme for a client in the US. Based on the SF90 Stradale, the Ferrari CZ26 wears a completely bespoke exterior and interior while retaining the plug-in hybrid powertrain underneath.

Indian SUV specialist Mahindra has launched the BE 6 Sporteq, the replacement for the BE 6 with a new battery pack option, redesigned three-screen cockpit, a suite of AI-driven software features and a Battery as a Service (BaaS) ownership option.

South Korean carmaker Kia has confirmed that the upcoming Sorento SUV will be offered with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) system in India. The three-row Kia Sorento SUV is scheduled to launch on September 4, 2026, and will become Kia's largest ICE SUV in the Indian market.

Indian SUV specialist Mahindra has unveiled the production-ready Scorpio Lifestyler, its new lifestyle pickup truck for India. The four-door Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler pickup will be launched by April 2027, with prices starting below Rs 19.79 lakh, ex-showroom. It will also be sold internationally as the Mahindra Lifestyler, dropping the Scorpio name for those markets.

Royal Enfield has launched an updated version of the Continental GT 650 in India, with prices for the cafe racer starting at Rs 3,58,427 and topping out at Rs 3,87,667, ex-showroom. The 2026 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is offered in four colourways, Rocker Red, British Racing Green, Apex Grey and Mr Clean, and goes on sale at dealerships across the country today.