British bikemaker Triumph has launched the 2026 Daytona 660 in India at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom), Rs 11,000 more than the outgoing model. The update brings the same suspension and equipment revisions that the Daytona 660 received overseas earlier this year.

Stellantis, the multi-national carmaking conglomerate that owns Citroen,Fiat, Jeep and Chrysler has acquired full ownership of its Thiruvallur manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu, taking over the remaining stake previously held by Hindustan Motor Finance Corporation Limited (HMFCL. The deal makes Stellantis Automobiles India Private Limited (SAIPL) a wholly owned subsidiary of the world's 5th largest car manufacturer .

Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer Honda has launched the CB500 in India at a starting price of Rs 2.75 lakh, ex-showroom. Bookings for the retro-styled, single-cylinder motorcycle are open now at Honda BigWing dealerships across the country.

Tata has launched the Sierra Dark Edition, a blacked-out cosmetic package for its SUV, priced from Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The package is available from the Pure L trim upwards and adds Rs 20,000 to Rs 30,000 over the corresponding regular-spec variant.

Electric scooter sales in India reached 1,88,714 units in August 2026, up from 81,681 units in the same month last year. This marks growth of 131.04%, an addition of 1,07,033 units. All models with a year-ago base recorded gains, while five entries had no comparable volumes in August 2025.

Tata Motors will unveil the Tata Aeris sub-compact sedan in India on September 25, replacing the Tigor in the company's lineup. A new teaser video released by Tata Motors has revealed a few design details about the Aeris sedan ahead of the full reveal.

British bikemaker Triumph has reduced prices for the Speed 400 and Tracker 400 in India, just two months after hiking rates across its entire 400cc line-up. The Speed 400's ex-showroom Delhi price drops by Rs 6,000 to Rs 2.34 lakh, while the Tracker 400 gets cheaper by Rs 7,000 at Rs 2.42 lakh.

The Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 has now launched in Europe and the UK, introducing a new Parachute White colour alongside the electric motorcycle's international debut. The shade is also available in India at the same Rs 2.79 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru) price.

Ultraviolette has delivered 183 units of the X-47 Skyforce to the Kolkata Police, introducing a dedicated law-enforcement variant of the X-47 Crossover into the force's fleet. The Skyforce runs on an electronics architecture designed specifically to support police-duty equipment.

Maruti Suzuki has launched CNG AMT versions of the Swift, Dzire and Baleno under its new Auto Green Mission, with prices starting from Rs 7.92 lakh, Rs 8.53 lakh and Rs 8.32 lakh (ex-showroom) respectively.

Kia has launched the Carens CNG and Carens Clavis CNG in India at Rs 12.12 lakh and Rs 12.39 lakh, respectively, ex-showroom. Both models were unveiled earlier alongside the Sorento's India launch, with bookings opened ahead of this price announcement.

Ferrari will bring its Universo Ferrari exhibition to India for the first time this October. The Italian marque describes the event as an immersive 360-degree showcase built around the brand's history, technology and racing pedigree.

Mahindra has expanded the XUV 3XO RevX lineup with a new RevX Edge trim, priced from Rs 9.39 lakh (ex-showroom). The update brings features from higher trims down the range and adds a diesel engine option to the RevX line for the first time.

Tata has launched the Sierra Legend Series, a new trim line for the Sierra that starts at Rs 11.99 lakh. The update adds 18 variants across five trims: Smart+ L, Pure L, Pure L(O), Pure+ L and Adventure+ L, each carrying an 'L' suffix.

Kia has expanded the Carens Clavis automatic line-up by adding new turbo-petrol DCT and diesel AT options for the MPV's lower-spec trims. The changes bring automatic transmission within reach of buyers on tighter budgets, with prices now starting at Rs 14.67 lakh, ex-showroom.

Mahindra has released the first official teaser of the 2026 Thar facelift, confirming a launch date of September 22. The image highlights the SUV's grille and off-road character, paired with the tagline "An icon, now more iconic."

The Dakar is the world's toughest rally-raid and those who conquer it are considered among the legends of motorsports. Matthias Walkner who was in Bengaluru this week for KTM's Adventure Rally Extreme is one such legend, who won the 2018 Dakar Rally in South America, becoming the first ever rider from Austria to conquer the toughest rally in the world.

TVS has introduced new top variants for the Apache RTR 160, RTR 160 4V and RTR 200 4V, alongside introducing Black Diamond editions of the RTR 310 and RR 310. The Ronin range also gains a new Base+ variant, with the Mid and Top trims getting feature updates.

Kerala's roads are changing. If you look closely, this change has been years in the making. What began as a quiet trickle of electric vehicles has, over the last few years, turned into a visible wave. EVs are lined up at signals now, charging points are showing up at highway stops, and there's a growing sense that the state is genuinely ready for this shift.

The ADAS Show 2026 is all set to return for its fourth edition on the 3rd of December at ADAS Test City, ARAI, Takwe, in Pune. The fourth edition of the ADAS Show will bring government officials, OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, technology firms, testing organisations and academic institutions together to discuss vehicle safety and intelligent mobility in India.

The Mahindra XUV 7XO has scored a five-star Bharat NCAP rating for both adult and child occupant protection, with 30.76 out of 32 points in the adult test and 44.97 out of 49 in the child assessment.

Ferrari has revealed the 296 GT Modificata, a track-only special derived from the 296 GT3 Evo race car. The company positions it as the most extreme version of the 296 range, built without the FIA and IMSA GT3 regulations that govern the racing model.

German carmaker Volkswagen has revealed the Mission Efficiency, a near-production electric concept that has set three world records for aerodynamic efficiency and energy consumption. Built on the ID. Polo's MEB+ platform, the coupe posted a drag coefficient of 0.158, the lowest ever recorded on a road-legal car.

Hyundai has confirmed the name of its upcoming midsize SUV: the Hyundai Bayon, which will be positioned between the Venue and the Creta in India. According to Hyundai, the Bayon name is inspired by a city in the French Basque Country.

BMW Motorrad India has increased prices across the F 450 GS range by up to Rs 30,000. The hike applies to all three variants, Base, Exclusive and GS Trophy, months after the motorcycle's introductory launch pricing.