Ola Electric has registered an impressive 150% growth in March 2026. Additionally, the brand has crossed 1 million cumulative registrations in the Indian market, making it the first EV company in India to achieve this milestone.

Skoda Auto India has recorded its highest-ever quarterly sales in Q1 2026, with sales growing by 17% compared to the same period in 2025. The Skoda Kylaq SUV has played a major role in driving this growth, marking one of the brand's strongest performances in its 25-year journey in India.

The Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) is designed to evaluate the safety ratings of cars sold in the Indian market. Recent crash tests have seen several new SUVs achieve impressive 5-star ratings, pushing their key rivals further down the safety rankings.

The Indian Government has mandated E20 petrol, which is fuel blended with 20% ethanol, with a minimum Research Octane Number (RON) of 95 as the standard. This directive has been issued by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and will now be implemented nationwide.

KTM's next-generation RC 390 is likely to feature a twin-cylinder engine and is expected to arrive by 2027. This update was reportedly confirmed during the finale of Season 3 of the KTM Cup. The New RC will be distinct with the current generation RC390.

The Wuling Starlight 560 SUV's design has been patented in India, with the filing made in March 2026. The application was submitted by SAIC GM Wuling Automobile Company Limited. SAIC is the Chinese automotive giant that owns the British MG Motor marque.

Ather Energy is gearing up to launch its first scooter based on the EL platform, which is expected to support multiple models in the future. According to reports, the brand is planning to introduce this new model soon as its most affordable offering.

Hyundai is planning to introduce 26 new products in the Indian market by 2030. A budget 7-seater MPV is among the lineup, which is expected to be based on the Stargazer. If launched, it could become a strong rival to the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga.

Czech carmaker Skoda has issued a voluntary recall for 221 units of the Kodiaq SUV over a potential issue affecting the front side airbags. The recall covers Skoda Kodiaqs manufactured in India between March 10 and December 8, 2025.

Bengaluru-based tech startup EMO Energy has announced plans to expand its fast-charging network to more than 5,000 chargers by 2027. This last-mile EV charging infrastructure is aimed at benefiting commercial electric two-wheeler users in their daily operations.

From April 1, 2026, JSW MG Motor India will increase the prices of its cars by up to 2%. The ongoing global economic challenges and rising input costs are cited as the primary reasons for this price hike. However, this increase will not impact the premium MG Select models.

Two years ago, Royal Enfield took the covers off the Guerrilla 450, a roadster that shared its platform and powertrain with the then-new Himalayan 450. Unlike the more adventure/off-roading-focused Himalayan 450, the Guerrilla 450 took RE's 450 platform back onto the tarmac.

TVS has launched the 2026 Apache RTR 160 4V in India with several new standard features. This entry-level sporty streetfighter is one of the best-selling models in its category. The Apache series is highly popular among youngsters and enthusiasts.

Indian all-rounder and Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has gifted a Mercedes-Benz V-Class luxury MPV to his girlfriend, Mahieka Sharma. Priced at ₹1.4 crore (ex-showroom), the Mercedes V-Class gifted by Pandya is said to be the first one sold in the country.

The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are right around the corner, and one person constantly in the media spotlight is TVK chief Thalapathy Vijay. The actor-turned-politician has filed his nomination from the Perambur constituency in Chennai. In his affidavit, he declared his car and bike collection, some of which are quite surprising and interesting.

TVS Motor Company has patented the Norton Manx R V4 superbike in India. This motorcycle is set to become the company's flagship model and will carry a more powerful V4 engine. was showcased at the EICMA 2025 event.

The new Hyundai Venue has scored a 5-star rating in the recent Bharat NCAP crash test. The Venue also becomes one of the latest cars to be tested under BNCAP, following the more premium Hyundai Tucson. Hyundai sells both Venue and Venue N Line in India, with the latter featuring a sporty theme and a powerful turbo engine.

The 2026 Kia Seltos has secured a 5-star safety rating in Bharat NCAP crash tests. The safety rating applies to all the variant levels of the updated version of the Kia Seltos, which was launched in January.

Maruti Suzuki has introduced a new 'Quickstop' service format, deploying container-based service units across multiple cities in the country. The Maruti Suzuki Quickstop initiative is designed to deliver faster and more accessible vehicle servicing in high-traffic urban locations.

Vietnamese automaker VinFast is all set to enter the Indian electric scooter market. The brand is already selling EV cars in India, such as the VF6 and VF7, and is also looking to expand into commercial segments, including electric buses.

The India-made Aprilia RS 457 has become the second-best-selling motorcycle in Italy. The Italian brand has announced that the RS 660 tops the list, followed by the entry-level RS 457 sportbike. Both these motorcycles emerged as the highest-selling fully faired bikes in the Italian market in 2025.

Aprilia has unveiled the X 250TH, a limited-run, track-only motorcycle built to commemorate 250 years since the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. Based on the RSV4 platform, the Aprilia X 250TH represents the sixth iteration of Aprilia's "X" programme and is limited to just 30 units globally, with each priced at $150,000 (approximately ₹1.25 crore) before taxes.

Bengaluru-based startup Simple Energy has announced a new limited-period customer offer, valid until March 31, 2026. Customers who purchase their scooters within this period will receive a complimentary two-year extended warranty.

KTM has now unveiled the 890 Adventure R Rally, inspired by its Dakar Rally motorcycle. This adventure-focused motorcycle will be a limited-edition model and is built to deliver extreme off-road performance.

The popular PM E-Drive scheme has been extended until July 31, 2026. This is good news for new EV buyers, who will benefit from this subsidy scheme, which has a total fund support of ₹1,772 crore. The scheme was originally set to end by the end of this month.