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ImageAs Dust Settles On E20 Fuel, Sugar Lobby Pushing For E22 Rollout: Report
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Apr 10, 2026

E20 fuel left a lot of car owners angry in 2025, given that the government fast-tracked its decision by 5 years without clarification or notification to either car owners or fuel operators in the country. As the dust settles on the issue, a new report from Autocar India states that the sugar lobby might further …

ImageVW Taigun vs Skoda Kushaq 2026: Which New European SUV Is For You? Find Out Here
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Apr 9, 2026

So Volkswagen has finally taken the wraps off of its first update for the popular C-segment SUV, the Volkswagen Taigun. The VW Taigun has today received its first facelift since the car’s initial launch back in 2021 and has since been a favourite among the enthusiasts. The new 2026 variant of the VW Taigun comes …

ImageHyundai Ioniq 5 Facelift Spied In India: A Quieter, Sharper EV On The Way
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Apr 9, 2026

Hyundai has just given us a sneak peek at the upcoming India-bound Ioniq 5 facelift. Fresh spy shots showcase the electric SUV being tested on local roads. The heavily camouflaged test mule almost confirms that the car is in the final phases of testing before its official launch in the country, which might take place …

ImageHyundai Motor India To Hike Car Prices By Up to 1% From May 2026
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Apr 8, 2026

Hyundai Motor India will nudge up its car prices from next month, i.e., May 2026. The percentage is small, but the impact on your wallet could be tangible, especially if you’re planning to get a car in the second or third quarter of the year.Also Read: CNG Cars, Real-Time Monitoring, and EV Battery Rules: …

ImageCNG Cars, Real-Time Monitoring, and EV Battery Rules: India’s BS-VII Overhaul Is Bigger Than You Think
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Apr 8, 2026

The Indian government is tightening the screws on vehicle pollution norms, and the 2027 deadline is now firmly on the calendar. The regulatory body is preparing to roll out Bharat Stage VII (BS‑VII) emission norms, which would be a sweeping upgrade to the country’s pollution rulebook. It will cover cars, buses, and trucks across all fuel types. Modeled broadly on the European Union’s Euro …

ImageVolkswagen Taigun Launch Tomorrow: All Expected Updates, Features, Prices and More
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Apr 8, 2026

German automaker Volkswagen is all set to launch the updated version of its popular SUV the VW Taigun tomorrow on April 9. The car has been quite a hit in the Indian market, thanks to the value and performance proposition that Volkswagen has been able to bring in a rather popular segment in India. On …

ImageVW Virtus Facelift Spotted Testing: Here’s What To Expect
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Apr 7, 2026

Volkswagen seems to be on a roll. The company is all set to unveil the updated Volkswagen Taigun on April 9. Right before updated Taigun unveil, however, we have come across a spotting of the upcoming VW Virtus as well. Yes, alongside the popular compact SUV, Volkswagen is also planning an update of the popular …

ImageMG Majestor Arrives April 20: A Twin-Turbo Threat To The Fortuner’s Long Reign
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Apr 7, 2026

JSW MG Motor India has locked in April 20, 2026, as the official launch date for its flagship offering — the muscular Majestor. With a confirmed date, pre-bookings are already open at MG’s dealerships for Rs. 41,000. For those catching up, the Majestor slots above the Gloster in MG’s lineup and takes on the Toyota …

ImageTata Safari EV Coming This Festive Season: Here’s Everything We Know
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Apr 3, 2026

The Tata and Mahindra rivalry is about to get hotter. Soon after Mahindra introduced its first 7-seater SUV with the Mahindra XEV 9S, Tata is also reportedly planning its first 7-seater SUV in the form of the Tata Safari EV, which will be the flagship electric EV from the brand, a title that is currently …

ImageMahindra Increases Prices Of Cars By Upto 2.5%, Here’s How Much Every Car Could Cost
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Apr 3, 2026

Homegrown car maker Mahindra has hiked the prices of its cars in India slightly. The brand has announced a price hike across its range of ICE SUVs and commercial vehicles, which will be effective starting 6 April 2026. Mahindra has been among the top 3 brands in India consistently for over a year now, thanks …

ImageMarch 2026 Car Sales: These Were The Top 10 Brands In India Last Month
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Apr 2, 2026

March 2026 turned out to be a strong finish to the financial year for India’s passenger vehicle market. Despite the current geopolitical scenario, including an ongoing oil crisis linked to the conflict in Iran, most carmakers posted healthy year-on-year growth, with several brands even setting records of their own. As per the VAHAN registrations for …

ImageNew Mercedes-Benz GLE Unveiled: Bigger Screen, More Power, And An AMG That Means Business
By Smartprix Staff  •  Apr 2, 2026

Mercedes-Benz doesn’t do half measures, and the new GLE is proof. Unveiled globally, the refreshed luxury SUV features a sharper face, a cabin that looks like it belongs in a spaceship, and two powertrain options (for efficiency or outright performance).  Also Read: Tata Sierra Is Going Electric, And It’s Coming Sooner Than You Think What’s …

ImageTata Sierra Is Going Electric, And Its Coming Sooner Than You Think
By Smartprix Staff  •  Apr 2, 2026

A hot minute after the Sierra ICE’s launch, Tata Motors is already gearing up to launch the Sierra EV. According to a Carwale report, the automaker will launch the electric Sierra in May 2026. If the ICE’s runaway success is anything to go by, the wailists might start forming before we even see the price …

ImageHyundai Venue Gets 5 Star Bharat NCAP Rating, But It Is More Expensive Now
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Mar 31, 2026

The Hyundai Venue has just come out the other side of Bharat NCAP testing with a 5-star safety rating, and the amount of sub-4 meter SUVs with 5-star BNCAP safety rating is now something that should be talked about more extensively. The Hyundai Venue is only the second Hyundai product to go through Bharat NCAP …

ImageHyundai And Kia Hit Back At Tata And Mahindra With 5-Star BNCAP Safety Ratings
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Mar 30, 2026

In a significant show of force on the safety front, the Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai have scored a 5-star safety rating in the Bharat NCAP crash and safety test for their latest offerings. From Kia, it is the Seltos 2026, while from Hyundai, it is the facelifted Venue that has done excellently well in …

ImageTata Sierra’s ARAI Mileage Figures Finally Out, Thanks To An RTI, Not Tata Motors
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Mar 27, 2026

If I recall correctly, Tata Motors released the Sierra SUV in November 2025. However, I don’t remember seeing the official ARAI-claimed mileage figures for the car, nor for the petrol or diesel powertrain. Apparently, Tata never released the official mileage numbers for the SUV, and they’ve been revealed in one of the most dramatic ways …

Image2026 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class Facelift Debuts Globally: V8, V12, & Bespoke Luxury Redefined
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Mar 25, 2026

Mercedes-Benz has pulled the wraps off the most comprehensively updated Maybach S-Class (facelift) in the nameplate’s 105-year history. The 2026 edition arrives with sweeping design changes, a cutting-edge tech overhaul, and two very capable engine options. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that the 2026 S-Class raises the bar for ultra-luxury motoring. So, without …

ImageNew BMW i3 Showcases Future BMW Designs And We Are Not Convinced
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Mar 25, 2026

What is wrong with BMW? The new BMW i3 has been revealed globally and the design has the whole car community dumbfounded. The design is being criticized by pretty much everyone and we ourselves don’t seem to understand who in BMW approved this design as an “upgrade.” The BMW 3 Series design and silhouette has …

ImageAudi SQ8 vs Audi Q8: What’s New and What’s Different
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Mar 23, 2026

In a market where BMW and Mercedes seem to be the two most relevant German luxury brands in the country, Audi has dropped the new performance SUV, the Audi SQ8. The Audi SQ8 has been launched in India at an introductory price of 1.78 crore (ex-showroom) and it will sit between the basic Audi Q8 …

ImageNew Hyundai Exter 2026: Everything You Need To Know Before Booking The Mini SUV
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Mar 20, 2026

After months of being spotted in spy shots and testing on the busy roads of India, the 2026 Exter has officially broken cover in all its glory. The mini-Venue is now available from ₹5.79 lakhs, and it comes with a few much-needed additions in the interiors and the exteriors, but no changes under the hood. …

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