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.

Tata Motors has launched the Nexon Camo Edition at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom), available for a limited period. The Tata Nexon Camo Edition is based on the Creative and higher trims of the SUV and it adds exclusive colours, camo-themed detailing, a larger touchscreen and an integrated dashcam.

India's top 10 bestselling cars in July 2026 posted combined sales of 2,00,868 units, up 37.55 percent from 1,46,029 units in the same month last year. Maruti Suzuki accounted for six of the ten spots, underlining its continued grip on the passenger vehicle market.

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has withdrawn its communication to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on E20 fuel contamination, stating that media reports had selectively quoted the document and that some of the figures cited require further verification.

German carmaker Volkswagen has launched the Virtus Anniversary Edition to mark four years of the sedan in the country. Priced at Rs 19,19,900 (ex-showroom), the limited-run Volkswagen Virtus Anniversary Edition is based on the top-spec GT Plus Sport variant and introduces an exclusive exterior finish while retaining the existing mechanical package. The Volkswagen Virtus Anniversary Edition's main highlight is the new Avocado Pearl paint scheme, paired with a contrasting black roof and black alloy wheels. The exclusive colour combination gives the sedan a more distinctive appearance compared to the standard Virtus GT Plus Sport, while the rest of the exterior design remains unchanged.

Ather Energy has confirmed that its upcoming mass-market electric scooter will be called the Konarc. The new model will make its India debut on 29 August at the company's annual Ather Community Day, becoming the first production scooter based on Ather's all-new EL platform.

British SUV specialist Land Rover has launched the Range Rover SV Ultra in India at Rs 3.8 crore, ex-showroom. The new flagship variant tops the Range Rover line-up with bespoke exterior and interior finishes.

Mahindra has launched the facelifted Scorpio-N in India at a starting price of Rs 13.69 lakh, going up to Rs 25.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The Mahindra Scorpio-N facelift brings a panoramic sunroof, a 540-degree camera and larger displays, while retaining its existing petrol and diesel powertrains.