The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed making V2V communication systems mandatory on all newly manufactured L, M and N category vehicles from October 1, 2028. The draft notification seeks to amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, and remains subject to final approval.

Japanese bikemaker Yamaha has reintroduced the Monster Energy MotoGP Edition on the YZF-R15 V4 and MT-15 Version 2.0, priced from Rs 1,76,050 and Rs 1,77,230 ex-showroom Delhi, respectively. Yamaha has brought back the special editions in response to strong customer demand for the racing-inspired livery.

Kia will launch the Sorento in India on September 4, positioning the three-row SUV above the Seltos as its flagship combustion engine model. The Kia Sorento will also be the Korean marque's first hybrid offering for the Indian market, with official bookings already open ahead of the debut.

An updated Bajaj Pulsar N160 has been spied testing ahead of its expected launch , with a lightly camouflaged test mule spotted on public roads. The spy image was shared through the official Bajaj Pulsar Instagram handle, pointing to a deliberate teaser rather than an accidental leak.

JSW MG Motor India has revealed prices for the two Couture Edition cars revealed last month. The MG Cyberster Couture Edition is priced at Rs 87.49 lakh and the M9 Couture Edition at Rs 84.94 lakh, ex-showroom. Both special editions cost Rs 4.99 lakh more than the standard Cyberster and M9, and only 50 units of each will be sold.

American hypercar manufacturer Hennessey Special Vehicles has unveiled the Blackbird, its third hypercar after the Venom GT and Venom F5. The Hennessey Blackbird is built around a naturally aspirated V8 and a six-speed manual gearbox and it is named after the fastest aircraft to ever to take to the size, the Lockheed Martin SR71 Blackbird.

The next-generation Bajaj Pulsar 125 has been spotted at a dealership ahead of its official launch on August 12. The images, first shared by Rushlane, reveal an all-new motorcycle with a fresh design, a new frame, a monoshock rear suspension and what appears to be a new engine.

South Korean carmaker Kia has officially teased the all-new Sorento once again ahead of its India debut and has also opened official pre-bookings for the hybrid SUV. The Sorento will be Kia's first hybrid SUV for the Indian market and will be the firm's flagship SUV that is not a BEV.

The Central Government has once again defended its E20 petrol programme, saying ethanol blending shielded consumers from a global crude oil spike during the war between Iran and the US. Petrol in Delhi would have cost Rs 125 per litre when crude touched $135 a barrel without the blend, the Petroleum Ministry said.

German luxury carmaker BMW has started accepting bookings for its updated 7 Series and i7 flagship sedans in India. Bookings can be placed at dealerships or registered online through the BMW India website.

India's passenger vehicle industry posted its strongest month on record in July 2026, with total wholesale dispatches crossing 4.7 lakh units, a 33% jump over July 2025. Maruti Suzuki led the standings by a wide margin, while Tata Motors held a slim lead over Mahindra for second place.

South Korean carmaker Kia dispatched 28,200 new vehicles last year, its sales rising by 27.4% year-on-year from the 22,135 units sold in July 2025. This figure marks the company's highest-ever July performance since it entered the Indian market in 2019.

Hyundai Motor India posted its highest-ever monthly sales in July 2026, with total dispatches of 75,360 units. This marked a 25.4% year-over-year jump over the 60,073 units the carmaker shipped out in July 2025.

Maruti Suzuki, the nation's largest carmaker, had a July to remember, with sales touching an all-time high. Maruti's total sales last month including exports stood at 2,41,421 units, up 33.73 percent year-on-year. Domestic sales including LCVs stood at 2,00,123 units, the best-ever figure for a single month.

July 2026 was a stacked month for car launches in India, with the Maruti Suzuki Brezza facelift, ninth-gen Toyota Hilux, Nissan Tekton and Honda ZR-V all entering the market. This month (August 2026) is set to be just as active, with Mahindra, Skoda And MG all set to launch new/facelifted vehicles.

Ather Energy CEO Tarun Mehta has shared an assembly line image of the upcoming Ather EL platform scooter, giving the first real look at the new scooter from the Bangalore-based firm ahead of its launch at Ather Community Day on August 29.

Bajaj Auto has confirmed it will launch the next-generation Bajaj Pulsar in India on August 12, sending out official invites for the reveal. The teaser carries the tagline "Twist Into An All-New Rush," hinting at a substantial update rather than a routine facelift.

The Honda Rebel 500's price in India could undercut Rs 4 lakh, claims a report by carandbike.com, days after the Bengaluru BigWing dealer website had listed the cruiser at Rs 5.5 lakh (ex-showroom). The made-in-India Rebel 500 will compete with the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 and the Kawasaki Eliminator.

TVS Motor has launched the TVS Raider Doctor Doom Edition, the latest addition to the Raider 125 Super Squad Edition lineup. The TVS Raider Doctor Doom Edition is priced at Rs 95,320 (ex-showroom, Delhi).TVS revealed the Raider Doctor Doom Edition through the post-credit sequence of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in select Indian theatres, a nod to Marvel's long-running post-credit tradition.

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has confirmed that mileage of cars and two-wheelers can drop by 2 to 6 per cent when running on E20 petrol, depending on a vehicle's category and vintage. Gadkari shared the assessment in a written reply to the Lok Sabha yesterday (July 30), addressing months of public concern over how the 20 per cent ethanol blend affects everyday fuel efficiency.

Yezdi has introduced tubeless spoke wheels on the Adventure for the first time, a move that arrives alongside fresh colour options across the Roadster and Scrambler. The updated 2026 Yezdi range begins its national rollout from Kerala, timed with the Onam festive season.

The Union Government has confirmed that rubber parts and gaskets in some BS-III vehicles may need replacement when run on E20 fuel, the ethanol-blended petrol sold nationwide. Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari shared the update in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.

South Korean carmaker Kia has released a new teaser confirming the Sorento nameplate for its upcoming three-row SUV in India. The teaser uses an image of Sorrento, Italy, as a wordplay clue, and follows an earlier teaser confirming plans for new HEV and BEV models.

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the third-generation GLA, and for the first time, the SUV is available in a fully electric guise. The Mercedes-Benz GLA EV is built on the German marque's MMA architecture and will be joined by a mild-hybrid, AWD-capable version in 2027.

British carmaker Mini has launched the Convertible Stardust Edition in India at Rs 62.90 lakh, ex-showroom. The special edition arrives as a completely built-up unit and is bookable exclusively through the Mini India website, with deliveries commencing immediately.