Bajaj Auto has confirmed it will launch the next-generation Bajaj Pulsar in India on August 12, sending out official invites for the reveal. The teaser carries the tagline "Twist Into An All-New Rush," hinting at a substantial update rather than a routine facelift.

The Honda Rebel 500's price in India could undercut Rs 4 lakh, claims a report by carandbike.com, days after the Bengaluru BigWing dealer website had listed the cruiser at Rs 5.5 lakh (ex-showroom). The made-in-India Rebel 500 will compete with the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 and the Kawasaki Eliminator.

TVS Motor has launched the TVS Raider Doctor Doom Edition, the latest addition to the Raider 125 Super Squad Edition lineup. The TVS Raider Doctor Doom Edition is priced at Rs 95,320 (ex-showroom, Delhi).TVS revealed the Raider Doctor Doom Edition through the post-credit sequence of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in select Indian theatres, a nod to Marvel's long-running post-credit tradition.

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has confirmed that mileage of cars and two-wheelers can drop by 2 to 6 per cent when running on E20 petrol, depending on a vehicle's category and vintage. Gadkari shared the assessment in a written reply to the Lok Sabha yesterday (July 30), addressing months of public concern over how the 20 per cent ethanol blend affects everyday fuel efficiency.

Yezdi has introduced tubeless spoke wheels on the Adventure for the first time, a move that arrives alongside fresh colour options across the Roadster and Scrambler. The updated 2026 Yezdi range begins its national rollout from Kerala, timed with the Onam festive season.

The Union Government has confirmed that rubber parts and gaskets in some BS-III vehicles may need replacement when run on E20 fuel, the ethanol-blended petrol sold nationwide. Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari shared the update in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.

South Korean carmaker Kia has released a new teaser confirming the Sorento nameplate for its upcoming three-row SUV in India. The teaser uses an image of Sorrento, Italy, as a wordplay clue, and follows an earlier teaser confirming plans for new HEV and BEV models.

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the third-generation GLA, and for the first time, the SUV is available in a fully electric guise. The Mercedes-Benz GLA EV is built on the German marque's MMA architecture and will be joined by a mild-hybrid, AWD-capable version in 2027.

British carmaker Mini has launched the Convertible Stardust Edition in India at Rs 62.90 lakh, ex-showroom. The special edition arrives as a completely built-up unit and is bookable exclusively through the Mini India website, with deliveries commencing immediately.

The 2026 Tata Punch EV facelift has secured a five-star rating in the Bharat NCAP crash tests for both Adult and Child occupant protection. The 2026 Tata Punch EV scored 31.09/32 points for adult occupant protection and 45/59 for child occupant protection.

German luxury car manufacturer Audi has unveiled the Q9, its largest and most expensive SUV yet. The Audi Q9 marks the brand's first use of the '9' nameplate and the new SUV is positioned above the Q7 as Audi's second three-row SUV.

India's automobile market continued on its upward trend in June 2026, despite elevated fuel prices and concerns over ethanol-blending. Overall vehicle retail sales rose almost 22 percent year-on-year to a record 2.6 million units.

Japanese carmaker Toyota has launched the ninth-generation Hilux pickup truck in India at a starting price of Rs 31.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The new 2026 Toyota Hilux gets a redesigned exterior and cabin, along with added technology, while retaining its IMV body-on-frame platform and Double Cab body style.

Gujarat-based EV startup Avore has launched its debut motorcycle range in India with the EX1, EX2 and EX2S. The Avore EX1, EX2 and EX2S share the same basic design but differ in battery capacity, range, performance and features.

The Mahindra Scorpio N facelift has been spied undisguised, revealing its interior and exterior changes ahead of its expected launch on the 14 of August. Mahindra has traditionally used this date to unveil a major new product each year, and the spotlight this time falls on the updated Scorpio N.

Maruti Suzuki has started delivering the new Brezza facelift to customers across India, less than a week after the nation's automaker announced the SUV's introductory price of Rs. 7.40 lakh (ex-showroom).

Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki has launched the 2027 Ninja 300 in India at Rs 3.34 lakh, ex-showroom. The 2027 Kawasaki Ninja 300 now costs Rs 17,000 more than the outgoing model, and price is the only change for the new model year.

Czech carmaker Skoda is all set to launch the Slavia facelift on August 18. The facelifted Skoda Slavia is set to bring a few cosmetic revisions, added features and a new automatic gearbox option for the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine which was first seen on the Kushaq.

Royal Enfield's electric mobility brand Flying Flea has expanded its Bengaluru retail and service network for the Flying Flea C6 with 10 new touchpoints, building on the brand's first store in Jayanagar opened on April 10, 2026.

Japanese carmaker Honda says the first two India-bound batches of the ZR-V Hybrid have sold out, pushing the company to order a third shipment from Japan. The update comes days after Honda priced the SUV at Rs 47.99 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi.

India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki recently launched the 2026 Brezza facelift. At the time of its launch only the starting price of Rs 7,39,900 (ex-showroom) was confirmed. Now the entire price list of the 2026 Maruti Suzuki Brezza facelift has been revealed by Cartoq.

Last year, the central government revised the GST rates for two-wheelers along with a host of other vehicles and commodities. At the time of the announcement, Bajaj was one of the few major bikemakers in opposition to the motorcycle GST slabs as it brought its entire range of 350+cc performance motorcycles under the heavier 40% slab

Nyck de Vries claimed victory in the second Tokyo E-Prix on 26 July 2026, securing Mahindra Racing's second win of the 2025/26 FIA Formula E World Championship season after a chaotic wet-to-dry race that finished under red flag conditions.

American SUV specialist Jeep has launched the Meridian 85th Anniversary Edition in India. Priced at Rs 36.05 lakh (ex-showroom), the Jeep Meridian 85th Anniversary Edition marks 85 years of the Jeep brand.

Japanese carmaker Honda has launched the ZR-V in India at an introductory price of Rs 47.99 lakh, ex-showroom, positioning it as the brand's new flagship SUV. Deliveries of the Honda ZR-V begin today, with the SUV arriving as a CBU import from Japan in a single, fully loaded variant.