Renault has opened bookings for the hybrid version of the Duster ahead of its India launch on October 17. Customers can reserve the SUV for Rs. 21,000 through Renault India’s website or at authorised dealerships. The new hybrid powertrain, which Renault calls E-Tech, will become the third engine option for the Duster in India. It…
MINI has opened pre-bookings for the Cooper Oxford Edition in India. The limited-run model is based on the Cooper S and adds a range of styling and interior details inspired by Oxford in the UK, where MINI has its historical roots. The Oxford Edition retains the same mechanical package as the regular Cooper S, while…
Hyundai Motor India has confirmed that the India-spec Bayon will be launched on October 26, 2026. Bookings for the SUV are now open at Hyundai dealerships and through the company’s website for Rs. 11,000, with deliveries scheduled to begin during the festive season. Detailed delivery timelines will be announced at launch. The Bayon will be…
Kia India has expanded its assured buyback programme to a wider range of locally produced vehicles. The scheme now covers the Sorento, Seltos, Sonet, Carens Clavis, Carens and Syros, along with their respective powertrain options. The locally assembled Carnival, however, is not included in the programme. The Syros EV was already offered with an assured…
Skoda Auto India is set to launch the updated Slavia sedan on October 6, 2026. The facelift marks the first major update for the midsize sedan since its introduction in India around four years ago. Production of the refreshed model has commenced at the company’s Chakan facility in Pune, Maharashtra. Pre-bookings for the 2026 Skoda…
Honda Cars India is reportedly exploring a partnership with Horse Powertrain to source a 1.2-litre engine for an upcoming compact SUV. The proposed powertrain could be offered in petrol, hybrid and CNG configurations, allowing the automaker to expand its engine options without developing an entirely new engine family in-house. According to a report, discussions between…
Tata.ev has expanded its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) programme to cover its entire electric vehicle portfolio in India. The scheme, which was previously available on the Tiago.ev and Punch.ev, now includes the Nexon.ev, Curvv.ev, Sierra.ev and Harrier.ev. Under the BaaS model, customers can finance the vehicle and its battery separately, reducing the initial amount required to purchase…
Suzuki has disclosed specifications of a new 1.2-litre, three-cylinder direct-injection turbo-petrol engine prototype in Japan. The engine is being developed for markets such as India and is designed to operate on multiple fuel types, including petrol, E100 ethanol, compressed natural gas (CNG) and compressed biomethane gas (CBG). The prototype is part of Suzuki’s broader powertrain…
BMW has introduced the next generation 3 Series, expanding the nameplate with a broader mix of powertrains while adopting the brand’s latest Neue Klasse design and technology. The range marks a significant shift for the long-running sedan, with the fully electric BMW i3 joining petrol-powered versions featuring 48V mild-hybrid technology. A plug-in hybrid variant is…
Porsche has showcased the all-electric Cayenne in India for the first time, following its price announcement in the country late last year. The electric SUV is offered in two variants here — Cayenne Electric and Cayenne Turbo Electric — positioned above the brand’s existing electric SUV offerings in terms of performance and size. Prices start…
