German bikemaker BMW Motorrad has revealed the F 450 RR, a full-faired sportbike built on the 420cc platform that also underpins the F 450 GS and F 450 R. The BMW F 450 RR is the third model on the platform, after the F 450 GS revealed in November 2025 and the F 450 R that debuted earlier this month. All three are manufactured by TVS in Hosur.

The government is set to roll out BS7 emission norms in three phases from April 2029. According to a Times of India report, the road transport ministry has approved the proposed timeline.

The Mahindra XUV 3XO CNG, badged XUV 3XO ZNG, has been launched in India at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The XUV 3XO ZNG is Mahindra's first mainstream CNG passenger vehicle.

BSA Motorcycles has launched two new editions of the BSA Gold Star 650 in India, with prices starting at Rs 3,55,950 (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The BSA Gold Star 650 Brooklands Black Legacy Edition costs Rs 3,64,950, Rs 9,000 more than the Birmingham Blue Edition at Rs 3,55,950. Both are available at BSA dealerships across the country.

The Toyota Glanza facelift has been launched in India at Rs 6.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes in five trims with a new 1.2-litre 3-cylinder engine, petrol and CNG options, and an AMT choice for both fuels.

Motohaus has launched the VLF Strada electric scooter in India at Rs 1,19,999 for the City variant and Rs 1,55,500 for the Max, ex-showroom. It replaces the Tennis, VLF's first scooter in the country.

The Two-Wheeler Helmet Manufacturers Association of India has said that Karnataka's half-helmet crackdown should extend to the manufacturers and retailers supplying unsafe helmets. Karnataka is examining legal provisions to implement Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh's recent announcement of action against such helmets. The association welcomed the decision, which covers the use and sale of half-helmets, with manufacturers also facing action.

JSW MG Motor India has launched the MG Windsor Indulge Edition at Rs 17.89 lakh (ex-showroom), a special edition of the Windsor EV with a gold-and-black exterior, a tan interior and a flip-down rear-seat display.

Hyundai Motor India has unveiled the Hyundai Bayon, a midsize SUV that launches on 26 October with a 1.5-litre petrol engine. Bookings are open at Rs 11,000, online and at Hyundai dealerships.Prices for the Hyundai Bayon will be announced on 26 October, and the SUV is expected to cost between Rs 9 lakh and Rs 14 lakh (ex-showroom). Deliveries start during the festive season, with timelines due at launch. The type approval certificate is applied for.

The Stellantis-Tata Motors partnership has now extended into advanced technology and product collaboration after both companies signed a Definitive Agreement on 12 October 2026. It builds on the MoU signed in February 2026.

Chennai-based two-wheeler manufacturer TVS has launched the 2026 Radeon in India at Rs 67,100 (ex-showroom), adding LED lighting, new colours and revised graphics to the commuter motorcycle ahead of the festive season.

Swedish carmaker Volvo has launched the EX90 electric SUV at Rs 1.26 crore (ex-showroom) as its new flagship in the country. The Volvo EX90 is offered only as a six-seater in India.

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The Kawasaki Versys 900 has been teased again ahead of its global unveil on October 13, and this time the clip shows the sport tourer itself. Based on the Z900 naked, the Kawasaki Versys 900 gets a Versys 650-style quarter fairing, a decently sized windscreen and a rack with panniers and a top box. An India launch is expected in 2027.

The Toyota Glanza facelift has been teased ahead of its India launch on 14 October, with Toyota's video revealing the new front end of the hatchback. The Glanza is a rebadged Baleno, which received its own update a month ago, so the changes are likely to follow the same pattern. The Baleno's update centred on the front end, with the rest of the car left largely unchanged.

BMW Motorrad has teased its next 450 motorcycle, expected to be called the BMW F 450 RR, ahead of a global reveal on October 15. The BMW F 450 RR sportbike will be the third motorcycle on BMW's 420cc twin-cylinder platform after the F 450 GS and the F 450 R. The teaser image shows a sportbike silhouette with fairing-mounted winglets and side-positioned DRLs.

German carmaker Volkswagen has revealed the ID. Tiguan for the European market, marking the first time the Tiguan nameplate gets an electric powertrain. The Volkswagen ID. Tiguan is slated to launch globally in 2027.

Japanese carmaker Toyota has launched the 2026 Fortuner Leader Edition in India. The 2026 Toyota Fortuner Leader Edition is offered in two guises, 4x2 manual at Rs 36.51 lakh and 4x2 automatic at Rs 38.72 lakh(both prices are ex-showroom).

Royal Enfield's electric sub-brand Flying Flea has expanded to Hyderabad with four customer touchpoints, making it the brand's second Indian city after Bengaluru. Flying's Flea's Hyderabad network includes one company store and three additional outlets there.

Mini India has opened pre-bookings for the Mini Cooper Oxford Edition, a limited-run version of the three-door hatchback. It arrives in Cooper S form, and pricing has not been announced yet. Pre-bookings for the Mini Cooper Oxford Edition can be made at any Mini sales touchpoint. Mini launched the Cooper S GP Inspired Edition, another limited-run model, in May at Rs 58.90 lakh.

French carmaker Renault has opened bookings for the Duster hybrid, ahead of its October 17 launch. The Renault Duster hybrid can be booked for a token amount of Rs 21,000 on the firm's India website or at dealerships across the country.

Suzuki Motorcycle India has added a Glass Sparkle Black + Metallic Matte Fibroin Gray colour option to the Suzuki V-Strom SX. The adventure tourer motorcycle is priced at Rs 2,02,118 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The new shade carries revised graphics, and the design, performance and equipment package remain unchanged.

JSW MG Motor India has launched the MG Hector Blackstorm and Snowstorm limited-edition SUVs at Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom). Both the MG Hector Blackstorm and Snowstorm are offered as five-seaters with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine and a CVT.

The Ampere Nexus EX+ electric scooter has been launched at Rs 1.30 lakh. The updated Ampere Nexus EX+ gets a 5kW motor, up from 4kW, and an IP65-rated water-resistant charger.

Car retail sales in September 2026 reached 4,27,213 units, up 32.10 per cent from 3,23,391 units in September 2025, according to FADA data. Volumes also rose 6.17 per cent over August 2026's 4,02,398 units.