Czech carmaker Skoda has launched the second batch of the Octavia RS in India at Rs 56.69 lakh (ex-showroom), a premium of Rs 6.70 lakh over the first batch's Rs 49.99 lakh price tag. Only 50 units of the performance sedan will be available this time.

South Korean carmaker Kia has launched the all-new Sorento SUV in India at a starting price of Rs 27.99 lakh.Prices for the range-topping Kia Sorento variant go up to Rs 40.39 lakh.

Dealer satisfaction across India's auto industry has improved sharply in 2026 states the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The FADA Dealer Satisfaction Study 2026 was based on around 60 attributes across six factors, with responses indexed to a maximum of 1,000 points. FADA said the segment and brand rankings were derived statistically from dealer ratings.The composite Dealer Satisfaction Index(DSI) in the FADA Dealer Satisfaction Study 2026 rose 29 points year-on-year to 810. JSW MG Motor led the four-wheeler mass-market segment with 865 points, while Royal Enfield topped two-wheelers at 878.

Tata Motors has launched the Curvv Series X, with prices ranging from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 19 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Tata Curvv Series X line-up gets a reshuffled variant structure, with features from the higher trims moved down to the lower and mid-spec versions.

The fifth-generation Mitsubishi Pajero has been revealed globally, marking the SUV's return five years after its 2021 discontinuation. The new Pajero uses a ladder-frame chassis and a four-wheel-drive setup with a low-range transfer case, and comes solely with a diesel engine.

Royal Enfield has announced the dates for Motoverse 2026, its annual motorcycle festival, which will be held from November 27 to 29 at Vagator, Goa. The brand has opened early-bird registrations and revealed the first set of artists lined up to perform at the event.

British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has revealed the production-spec Range Rover Electric and opened bookings for it in India against a token amount of Rs 10 lakh. Buyers can reserve the standard-wheelbase Range Rover Electric Autobiography, the long-wheelbase SV, SV Ultra and SV Black, and the standard-wheelbase First Edition.

Bangalore-based two-wheeler EV manufacturer Simple Energy has launched the Wave, its new family electric scooter, at a starting price of Rs 1,09,999(ex-showroom, Bengaluru). The Simple Wave is offered in four variants split by battery capacity, with IDC-certified range going up to 243km on the top-spec model.

Ather's been on a performance kick lately with the 450 series, so the Konarc feels like a change of pace, literally. It's the first scooter off the brand's new EL platform, and it's clearly aimed at buyers who just want an EV that does the job every day without any fuss.

ZF Group India recently secured three separate orders for automotive testing systems covering battery, tyre and e-axle testing, from three independent agencies operating under the National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRiP), the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the Government of India.

India's SUV specialists Mahindra sold 59,257 passenger vehicles in the domestic market in August 2026, up 50% year-on-year from 39,399 units. The automaker's overall vehicle sales, spanning SUVs, light commercial vehicles, three-wheelers and exports, touched 1,07,648 units for the month.

The upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 440 has been spied at a dealership ahead of its official launch on 4th September with new spy shots revealing the Tripper Screen and twin-pod instrument cluster. The images, shared by Reddit user, u/ninjakitten21 show the upcoming Himalayan 440 at a showroom depot.

Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki has launched the 2027 Ninja 500 in India at Rs 5.76 lakh, ex-showroom. The price of the 2027 Ninja 500 is unchanged from the outgoing model's price tag. Bookings are open at all Kawasaki dealerships across the country, with deliveries set to begin soon.

Maruti Suzuki is reportedly developing a Maruti Suzuki affordable EV priced under Rs 10 lakh, positioned to take on the Tata Tiago EV. The model would become the company's second electric car after the recently launched eVitara.

September 2026 will bring a fresh wave of car launches in India, spanning a new Kia flagship, a Maruti hatchback facelift, updated BMW luxury sedans and Porsche's electric SUV showcase.

Toyota has launched a 60th Anniversary special edition of the Corolla for the European market, marking six decades since the nameplate first went on sale. The limited-run Toyota Corolla 60th Anniversary models are offered across the Hatchback, Touring Sports and Sedan body styles.

A new test mule of the Mahindra Thar 3-door facelift has been spied testing and it previews a revised front fascia for the off-roading community's darling. The new Mahindra Thar 3-door mule was spotted by Instagram user @the_pathfinder777.

Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast has increased prices for its VF 7 and VF 6 electric SUVs in India by up to Rs 1.13 lakh (ex-showroom). This marks the second hike for both models since launch, following the end of introductory pricing in January this year.

Mahindra has extended its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) ownership programme to its flagship Electric Origin SUVs, the XEV 9S and the XEV 9e. Under BaaS, the XEV 9S is now priced from Rs 12.65 lakh and the XEV 9e from Rs 13.90 lakh, both ex-showroom.

The Ather Konarc has bee launched in India at Ather's Annual Community Day and is , priced from Rs 99,999 ex-showroom, Bengaluru. The Konarc is the first scooter built on the company's new EL platform, which prioritises lower costs, simpler servicing and easier charging over outright performance.

British SUV manufacturer Land Rover has launched the Range Rover Sport Twenty Edition in India at Rs 1.90 crore (ex-showroom), a limited-run special edition marking 20 years of the Range Rover Sport since 2005.

Ola Electric has launched the S1Z electric scooter at an introductory price of Rs 79,999, marking the first product to run on battery cells the company has developed and manufactured entirely in India. The scooter is offered in two variants, both priced ex-showroom, aimed squarely at the high-volume, price-sensitive segment of India's two-wheeler market.

Royal Enfield will hold One Ride 2026 on 20 September, marking the brand's 125th anniversary year. More than 1,600 rides are planned across over 60 countries, with this edition of the Royal Enfield One Ride also supporting snow leopard conservation in the Himalayas.

Kawasaki has launched the MY27 Versys 650 in India at Rs 8.63 lakh, with deliveries likely to have already begun after the brand confirmed a start by the end of August. The update over the outgoing MY26 model is limited to a new Candy Lime Green colour option, which is the only shade offered on the MY27 Kawasaki Versys 650.

Tata Motors has adopted Tata.Cars as the new retail identity for its passenger vehicle business, covering both its ICE and EV model range. Tata.ev will continue as a sub-brand under the wider Tata.Cars umbrella.