India's top auto industry body, The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, or SIAM, withdrew a fuel contamination complaint just days after the government publicly assured citizens that ethanol-blended petrol was safe, saying some of the figures it had cited needed further verification.

Ampere has updated the Magnus G Max electric scooter with a new software platform, priced at Rs 1,09,999. The electric two-wheeler brand, which operates under Greaves Electric Mobility Limited, has equipped the Ampere Magnus G Max with more than 30 connected features.

Japanese carmaker Toyota has launched a limited-run Aero Black Edition styling package for the Hyryder, priced at Rs 31,999. The Toyota Hyryder Aero Black Edition package is offered exclusively on the Midnight Black G(O) and V trims, across both petrol and strong-hybrid powertrains.

The Central Government has extended demand incentives for electric two-wheelers under the PM E-Drive subsidy scheme until March 31, 2028. The Ministry of Heavy Industries has also increased the segment's allocation by Rs 1,000 crore, taking it to Rs 2,767 crore.

South Korean carmaker Hyundai has launched the Exter Knight, a blacked-out special edition of its entry-level SUV, priced from Rs 8.13 lakh, ex-showroom. The Hyundai Exter Knight has arrived as the firm's Knight range crosses 1,00,000 cumulative sales since its debut in 2022.

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has filed a design patent for the Rasad electric maxi-scooter in India, months ahead of its global debut. Vinfast unveiled the Rasad in early 2026 as part of a broader overhaul of its electric two-wheeler range, alongside the Sadie and Saxil.

Mahindra has released a new teaser for the Scorpio N pickup ahead of its global debut on August 14, offering the clearest look yet at the production-spec truck. The pickup is the production version of the 2023 Global Pik Up concept.

JSW MG Motor India has rolled out an Anniversary Programme for the MG Hector, offering customers benefits of up to Rs 60,000 to mark seven years of the SUV's presence in India. The offer applies to all Hector bookings placed through August 2026.

The government has ruled out ethanol-blended diesel for wider use after tests found the fuel fails required safety specifications. Oil marketing companies found blending ethanol into diesel sharply lowers its flash point, Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas Suresh Gopi told Parliament.

Mahindra has released the first official teaser for the BE 6 Sporteq, confirming a major update for its electric SUV ahead of a reveal on August 15. The teaser shows a full-width triple-screen dashboard, validating earlier reports of the change.

German luxury carmaker BMW has opened pre-launch bookings for the new X1 LWB, its long-wheelbase entry-level compact SUV for the Indian market. The BMW X1 LWB can be booked at dealerships or via the BMW India website, ahead of its launch on 21 August.

Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati has launched the Monster and Monster+ V2 at a starting price of Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Ducati Monster V2 motorcycle now uses a new 890cc engine and costs Rs 15,000 more than the outgoing model. The Monster V2 is positioned to rival motorcycles like the Triumph Street Triple RS, and is open for booking on Ducati India's website.

India's two-wheeler retail sales touched 18,18,289 units in July 2026, marking the segment's best-ever July performance and its first time crossing the 18 lakh mark. FADA data shows this is a 28.25% YoY jump from 14,17,767 units retailed in July 2025.

Maruti Suzuki's journey towards its next million sales milestone is moving significantly faster than anticipated, Managing Director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said in the company's FY26 annual report, filed with stock exchanges on August 8.

Lamborghini has unveiled the Revuelto Miura 60 Homage, a limited-run edition of its flagship plug-in hybrid supercar built to mark 60 years of the Miura, widely regarded as the car that created the supercar formula. The Lamborghini Revuelto Miura 60 Homage has been developed by Italian marque's 's Ad Personam personalisation division in collaboration with the Centro Stile design team.

Electric car retail sales in India crossed 32,928 units in July 2026, up 83.13% year-on-year from 17,981 units in July 2025. It was the strongest July on record for the segment and the second straight month with sales above the 30,000-unit mark, though volumes eased 1.78% from June's record 33,524 units.

India's electric two-wheeler sales crossed the 2 lakh unit mark for the first time in July 2026, with retail registrations touching 2,04,362 units. This marked an 88.32% year-on-year jump over the 1,08,516 units sold in July 2025, as per data released by FADA.

Honda has entrusted Tata Technologies with the development of an all-new vehicle platform according to a report by Nikkei Asia. This sees the Japanese marque departing from its usual approach of engineering platforms, chassis and powertrains in-house.

In 2022, Classic Legends revived the iconic British marque BSA and introduced the Gold Star 650 to the world. The BSA Gold Star 650 proved to be quite a popular ride for riders looking for the charm of a classic single-cylinder motorcycle without the hassle that comes with bikes of the era it imitates.Three years later in 2025, the Gold Star 650 spawned a sibling in the form of the new BSA Scrambler 650. As before, we in India had to wait a bit before BSA brought the single-cylinder Scrambler to our shores. We recently got our hands on the BSA Scrambler 650 here in Bangalore and rode it around town and on the highways. Here are our thoughts after a long weekend in the saddle...

Mercedes-AMG has revealed the GT 53 4-Door Coupe, a new entry-level variant that joins the electric GT 4-Door Coupe line-up. The Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupe slots in below the GT 55 and GT 63, both of which were unveiled back in May 2026, and trades some firepower for efficiency in the process.

Bugatti has unveiled the Destrier, the third one-of-one creation from its exclusive Programme Solitaire, and unlike its two predecessors, it is built on the extreme track-only Bolide rather than the Chiron. The Bugatti Destrier will make its public debut during Monterey Car Week at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance on August 16.

Indian automaker Bajaj has launched the Pulsar N160 S and Pulsar N160 SS motorcycles at Rs 1,33,511 and Rs 1,42,585 (ex-showroom Delhi) respectively. Both new versions of the Bajaj Pulsar N160 sport a new 164.5cc four-valve engine, a stronger electronics package and larger front forks compared to the existing two-valve engine version.

CNG vehicle owners in India will start seeing a growing share of Compressed Biogas, better known as bio-CNG or CBG, mixed into their CNG supply in the near future, after the Union Cabinet approved the GOBARdhan scheme with a total outlay of Rs 23,731 crore. This needs no changes to vehicles or fuelling infrastructure, since purified CBG is chemically almost identical to natural gas.

Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ducati will launch the 2026 Monster in India on August 10. The new-generation Ducati Monster bike brings a fresh engine, a lighter chassis and a revised design over the model it replaces.

Bengaluru-based EV startup E3 Electric has launched the Trion electric scooter lineup in India, with prices starting at Rs 99,999 (ex-showroom). The E3 Trion range comprises three electric scooters, the C1, C1x, and C2, each with a different battery, motor and range combination.