British bikemaker Triumph has revealed the 2027 Tiger 1200. The 2027 version of Triumph's ADV flagship gets a more powerful 1,160cc triple cylinder engine, radar-based rider aids and self-lowering suspension.

British SUV specialist Land Rover has launched the locally assembled Defender 110 in India at a starting price of Rs 99 lakh (ex-showroom), a cut of up to Rs 34 lakh. The Land Rover Defender is assembled at Jaguar Land Rover's Pune facility using completely knocked down (CKD) kits.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed raising the pass mark for the learner's licence test from 60 to 75 percent. The change is part of a draft amendment to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.

American SUV specialist Jeep has launched the Compass Sport diesel automatic in India at Rs 21.99 lakh (ex-showroom). This the first time that the 9-speed automatic gearbox has reached the entry-level Sport trim of the Jeep Compass.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways today notified changes to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), allowing flex-fuel vehicles that can run on up to E100 ethanol fuel. The notification comes months before some carmakers are expected to launch their E100 models.

BYD has confirmed November 13, 2026 as the India debut date for its luxury brand Denza. Two electric models, the Z9 GT shooting brake and the D9 MPV, are expected to lead the BYD Denza line-up here in India.

South Korean carmaker Hyundai has launched the all-new Bayon SUV in India at Rs 10 lakh, ex-showroom. The new Hyundai Bayon slots below the Creta in the mid-size SUV segment and bookings opened a few weeks ago, with deliveries beginning immediately.

South Korean carmaker Hyundai will announce the prices of the new Bayon UV tomorrow (October 26). Pre-bookings for the Hyundai Bayon are open for Rs 11,000 through the official website and authorised dealerships.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed mandatory AEB for all passenger cars in India, with the draft notification setting October 1, 2030 as the start date for new models. Models already on sale get until October 1, 2032.

The Ducati Formula 73 has been launched in India at Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom). The limited-edition cafe racer is capped at 873 units globally, and the entire Indian allocation is already booked.

The Maruti Suzuki Victoris Aurum Edition has been launched as an accessory kit priced at Rs 22,990, marking one year of the midsize SUV in India. Maruti Suzuki offers it only on the strong-hybrid variants.

The updated Bajaj Pulsar NS200 has been launched at Rs 1.60 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The 2026 Bajaj Pulsar NS200 gets ride-by-wire, ride modes, traction control, a quickshifter and a 5-inch TFT display.

The Ducati Hypermotard V2 has been launched in India at Rs 16.53 lakh (ex-showroom), while the V2 SP costs Rs 20.78 lakh. Both supermotos get an 890cc V-twin and a new monocoque frame.

The Benelli TRK 552 and TRK 552X have been launched in India at Rs 7.22 lakh and Rs 7.74 lakh respectively (ex-showroom). Both adventure tourers replace the TRK 502 range, and bookings are open at authorised Benelli Keeway dealerships.

The Ultraviolette X47 Venom has been launched in India at Rs 2.65 lakh (ex-showroom). It's the first motorcycle on the brand's new VX-100 platform and claims an IDC range of 343 km. That price is introductory and applies to the first 5,000 customers. Bookings opened at 4 pm today (October 22), with deliveries starting in November 2026.

Navratri vehicle registrations in India fell 6.52% year-on-year to 11.23 lakh units between October 11 and October 20, with passenger vehicles recording the steepest drop among all segments.

The Bajaj Pulsar N250SS has been launched in India at Rs 1,59,406 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The N250SS is the new range-topping variant of the N250 and gets a host of upgrades including a a four-valve engine, six-speed gearbox, 5-inch TFT console and ETB ride modes.

Japanese bikemaker Kawasaki has launched the Z300 in India at Rs 3.24 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Z300 is now the most affordable motorcycle in Kawasaki's Z line-up in India.

The Mahindra Bolero Bold Edition has been launched as an accessories package that adds bronze styling to the SUV, promoted with the "Bold Hai Boss" tagline. Mahindra has not announced a price for the package or said which variants are eligible. It can be added on top of the existing Bolero range, which starts at Rs 8.49 lakh (ex-showroom).

Delhi will ban non-BS-VI vehicles from other states from entering the capital from November 1, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced. The restriction is part of the government's Winter Action Plan, which stays in force from November 1 to February 28. The entry curbs on vehicles registered outside Delhi apply from November 1 to January 31.

The Xtreme 160R 4V has spent three years chasing the Pulsar NS160 and the Apache RTR 160 without ever matching their popularity. Late last year Hero added the Combat Edition with cruise control and ride-by-wire. Now the 2026 edition of the Xtreme 160R has been restyled, given three variants with the new top-spec Carbon version also getting a TFT console.

The Tesla Model Y L has received a powertrain upgrade in India, reducing its claimed 0-100km/h acceleration time to 4.5 seconds. The six-seat electric SUV is now 0.5 seconds quicker than before, while its claimed driving range and ex-showroom price remain unchanged.

Japanese bikemaker Kawasaki has launched the Z1100 super-naked in India at Rs 12.79 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The 2027 Kawasaki Z1100 is unchanged from the 2026 model. Bookings are open, and deliveries have begun at dealerships across the country.

The Ferrari Luce, the Maranello-based marque's first all-electric model, was unveiled in India on October 17 at the Universo Ferrari exhibition at Yashobhoomi in New Delhi. Ferrari has not announced India pricing or a launch date.

Hero MotoCorp has launched the updated Hero Xtreme 160R 4V at an introductory starting price of Rs 1.27 lakh (ex-showroom). The motorcycle now comes in three variants, with the top-spec Carbon variant costing Rs 1.41 lakh.