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.

British luxury carmaker Jaguar has unveiled its controversial Type 01 four-door electric grand tourer in New York, priced from £130,000 (Rs 1.66 Crore). Orders for the Jaguar Type 01 open in early 2027.

The Honda Elevate facelift has been launched in India at a starting price of Rs 11.80 lakh, ex-showroom. This is the first major update that Honda has given the Elevate midsize SUV since its 2023 debut.

British bikemaker Triumph has revealed the Bonneville T40 and T40 Black. The new Triumph Bonneville T40 & T40 Black are the smallest Bonnevilles yet and are powered by the firm's 350cc single-cylinder TR Series engine producing 29PS. Prices have not been announced.

The Skoda Octavia has become the first Skoda model to get a full hybrid powertrain. The 1.5-litre petrol system uses two electric motors and needs no external charging. It comes in 136hp and 170hp versions for both the sedan and estate, in Selection and Sportline trims. Orders for the Skoda Octavia Hybrid open in October in Europe, with deliveries scheduled from December 2026.

Czech carmaker Skoda has launched the Slavia facelift in India at Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom), the first mid-life update for the sedan since its 2022 debut. The update brings a refreshed exterior, mild cabin changes, added features and a new 8-speed automatic for the 1.0-litre TSI engine.

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has launched the 2026 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class in India at Rs 3.35 crore (ex-showroom). The 2026 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class arrives as the S 580e, the first Maybach in the country with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.

Japanese bikemaker Honda has launched the XR300L And XR300 Rally in India, just months after revealing the bikes in July. The Honda XR300L is priced at Rs 1.83 lakh (ex-showroom) in India, while the XR300 Rally costs Rs 2.08 lakh. Both dual-sport motorcycles are locally manufactured.

Triumph has teased four new motorcycles ahead of their reveal tomorrow, including a retro roadster that will be the Triumph Bonneville 400. The launch of the Triumph Bonneville 400 is scheduled for 12 pm BST, which is 4:30 pm IST.

Tata's car sales in September 2026 stood at 68,810 units in the domestic market, up 15.32% YoY from the 59,667 units sold a year earlier. Tata's sales also grew by 5.45% MoM compared to the 65,253 units sold in August, a gain of 3,557 units.

Maruti Suzuki's September 2026 sales stood at 2,36,013 units, up 24.44% from the 1,89,665 units sold in the same period a year earlier. Domestic passenger vehicle volumes climbed 36.91% to 1,81,838 units. Maruti Suzuki's domestic volumes also rose 2.75% over August's 1,76,971 units, a gain of 4,867 vehicles.

British luxury carmaker Aston Martin has revealed the DBX GT as a luxury-focused variant of the DBX SUV, positioned alongside the sportier DBX S. Deliveries of the Aston Martin DBX GT are set to begin in Q4 2026 across global markets.

The inaugural L'Étape Mysuru by Tour de France was held in Mysuru, Karnataka today, with Skoda Auto India as title sponsor for the event's first edition in the country. More than 1,500 riders took part, including participants from the United States, Australia, Mexico, Sri Lanka and France.

BYD's luxury brand Denza has officially confirmed its India entry through a social media post, with the arrival set for the coming months. The Denza India line-up is expected to begin with the Z9 GT shooting brake and the D9 MPV. Denza models will sit above BYD's range, particularly beyond the Rs 80 lakh price point.

Japanese bikemaker Kawasaki has unveiled the 2027 Ninja 650 in the UK with a USD fork, radial four-piston front brakes and a redesigned TFT display. The 2026 Ninja 650 sells in India at Rs 7.91 lakh (ex-showroom). Kawasaki has not confirmed when the updated motorcycle will reach the Indian market.

German bikemaker BMW Motorrad has revealed the F 450 R, a new street-naked motorcycle built on the same 450 platform as the F 450 GS. The naked bike effectively replaces the discontinued G 310 R as the brand's entry point into the Roadster line-up.

Bajaj has launched an updated Pulsar NS400Z fitted with a new 5-inch TFT instrument console, priced at Rs 1.90 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The update arrives about a week after the TFT-equipped motorcycle was spotted at a dealership ahead of its official unveiling.

Italian motorcycle manufacturer Ohvale has launched three purpose-built racing motorcycles in India. The Ohvale range for India includes the GP-0 110 Automatic, GP-0 160 4-Speed and GP-2 190 4-Speed, with prices starting at ₹7.30 lakh. The Ohvale motorcycles are being officially imported into India by HOM Auto Solutions LLP.

Aprilia has launched the SXR GT range in India, reviving the SXR maxi-scooter nameplate in 125cc and 175cc forms. Prices start at Rs 1.11 lakh for the Aprilia SXR GT 125 and go up to Rs 1.31 lakh for the Aprilia SXR GT 175, ex-showroom Delhi, and bookings are already open at dealerships nationwide.

Japanese carmaker Honda has opened pre-bookings for the Elevate facelift at a token amount of Rs 21,000 across dealerships in India. The Honda Elevate facelift will make its official debut on October 6, with bookings currently accepted only at authorised Honda dealerships.

The government has notified the final CAFE III norms, setting progressively tighter fuel-efficiency targets for passenger vehicle makers from April 2027. The rules give manufacturers multiple compliance routes, including higher credit weightage for electric and hybrid vehicles.

India's EV journey to date has seen the two-wheelers be the real heroes of our nation's slow move to an electric future. However, dig deeper into the numbers and you'll start to notice that the real two-wheeled EV switch is happening on the scooter side. Switch over to the motorcycle side and the numbers are not quite the same.

Royal Enfield recently launched the Himalayan 440 at a starting price of Rs 2.29 lakh (ex-showroom Chennai), the same price the outgoing 411's top variant sold back in 2023, despite the newer bike packing a longer list of upgrades.

Porsche has officially launched the Cayenne Electric in India, marking the SUV's first public showcase in the country. The Porsche Cayenne arrives as Porsche's third all-electric model on sale here, after the Taycan and the Macan Electric.