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ImageHyundai Just Confirmed Two Cars That Most Indian Buyers Have Been Waiting Years For
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Aug 28, 2026

Hyundai’s Indian arm has just confirmed something buyers have been yearning for years: new generations of two of its most important India products, the Creta and the i10. Although the automaker hasn’t announced any specific dates, it confirmed that the cars will reach local showrooms before the end of this decade.  Also Read: Upcoming Car …

ImageUpcoming Car Launches In India (September 2026): Kia Sorento, Maruti Baleno Facelift, BMW 7 Series, & Others
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Aug 27, 2026

For now, rumors outnumber confirmed car launches in September 2026, but the confirmed ones matter for both brands and prospective buyers. Next month, Kia brings its biggest SUV in the country, while Maruti Suzuki takes the covers off the Baleno facelift. Luxury automaker BMW is also confirmed to launch its flagship sedan duo in the …

ImageYamaha R2 Launched At ₹2.30 Lakh With 204cc Engine, Lightweight Chassis, & Bi-Directional Quickshifter
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Aug 27, 2026

Yamaha has finally launched something new in India: the YZF-R2. The R2 is placed as a direct bridge between capability and price in the company’s supersport lineup. It slots right above the R15 V4, giving loyal riders a logical upgrade without increasing the asking price too much.  Also Read: MG Hector Tomahawk Launched in India …

ImageMG Hector Tomahawk Launched in India With EV and PHEV Options, Starting at ₹13.99 Lakh
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Aug 26, 2026

After weeks of rumors and speculation, JSW-MG has revealed the Hector Tomahawk, a three-row SUV that, unlike any other mass-market SUV on offer in the country, lets buyers choose between not just two powertrains, but two ownership philosophies. The Hector Tomahawk is available as an EV (with BaaS option) and a PHEV. Details about the …

ImageToyota Camry Hybrid vs Skoda Superb: How Will These Luxury Sedans Compare?
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Aug 25, 2026

This isn’t your typical head-to-head comparison. On the one hand, the Toyota Camry Hybrid has been available since December 2024 (almost two years now). On the other hand, the Skoda Superb marks the return of the car and Skoda’s diesel engine to the Indian market. The company has already showcased the car in August 2026, …

ImageSkoda Superb 2027 First Impressions: Back With A Diesel As Skoda Doubles Down On Sedans
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Aug 24, 2026

So Skoda has done something interesting. The company refuses to believe the sedans are dead in India. Skoda Superb, one of the most sought-after executive sedans in the country, is now back. This time, Skoda has decided to bring it with a diesel engine. Yes, at a time when internal combustion engines in general are …

ImageBMW X1 LWB First Impressions: Sensible Addition Where It Matters
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Aug 24, 2026

BMW India has just done something completely new and unusual (in a good way) in the entry-luxury space. They have built a car specifically for the person sitting behind the driver, not in front of the wheel. The new BMW X1 Long Wheelbase has been launched at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 49.90 lakh, …

ImageMaruti and VinFast Both Hike Prices This Week: Here’s What Changed
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Aug 24, 2026

Car buyers checking showroom price lists this week are running into a problem. While automakers had already revised the ex-showroom pricing for their models in the second quarter of the year, they aren’t settling there. The latest carflation victim is the Maruti Brezza (for select CNG variants). VinFast, separately, pushed through increases on both the …

ImageBMW X1 LWB Goes Official At ₹49.90 lakh, i5 LWB Bookings Now Open
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Aug 23, 2026

BMW India made two announcements on the same day. The long-wheelbase X1 LWB is now on sale at ₹49.90 lakh, while bookings have opened for the i5 LWB electric sedan, set for launch in the coming weeks. Also Read: Skoda Slavia 2026 First Impressions – If It Ain’t Broke, No Need To Fix It X1 …

ImageSkoda Slavia 2026 First Impressions – If It Ain’t Broke, No Need To Fix It
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Aug 21, 2026

Skoda has finally unveiled the first facelift or update for its Slavia. Ever since it was first unveiled in 2021, the Skoda Slavia has been a popular sedan in a market dominated by crossovers and SUVs. The Skoda Slavia has found its footing by appealing to the enthusiasts and executives that wanted something sleeker or …

ImageSkoda Kylaq Sportline Launched At ₹11.32 Lakh, Slots Between Signature+ And Prestige
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Aug 21, 2026

Skoda India has added a new variant to its existing Kylaq lineup: the Sportline trim. The seventh trim is priced at ₹11.32 lakh for the manual and ₹12.32 lakh for the automatic (ex-showroom prices). The announcement arrives right in time for the Indian festival season, which attracts some of the highest month-on-month sales growth in …

ImageBYD Launches Sealion 7 Dynamic in India at ₹41.90 Lakh, Its Most Affordable Trim Yet
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Aug 20, 2026

BYD has added a new, more affordable option into its Sealion 7 (review) lineup: the Dynamic variant. It sits as the electric SUV’s third trim, with an introductory price designed to widen the badge’s reach in the premium EV segment. Also Read: Maruti Suzuki And Hyundai Announce Price Hikes Ahead Of The Festive Season Sealion …

ImageMaruti Suzuki And Hyundai Announce Price Hikes Ahead Of The Festive Season
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Aug 20, 2026

Maruti Suzuki has revised prices across its Arena and Nexa lineups for August 2026, with increases ranging from a modest ₹2,500 on entry-level models to a steep ₹30,000 on the Baleno, and industry observers suggest rising memory chip costs could increasingly drive hikes like this going forward. Also Read: The Skoda Superb’s Diesel Engine Signals …

ImageThe Skoda Superb’s Diesel Engine Signals a Bigger Shift in Indian Car Buying
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Aug 19, 2026

Skoda pulled off something nobody quite expected at its Slavia facelift event this week: unveiling the fourth-generation Superb for India, with a diesel engine under the hood. It marks the first time in six years that a Volkswagen Group product will offer diesel power in the country, and the timing says as much about shifting …

Image2026 Skoda Slavia Facelift Unveiled: New Look, New Gearbox, No Price Yet
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Aug 19, 2026

Finally, Skoda India has pulled the covers off the updated Slavia, giving its mid-size sedan a mid-life refresh. The car goes official today, i.e., August 18, without a price tag, though buyers eager to reserve one no longer have to wait. Also Read: Next-Gen Audi Q3 Teased Ahead Of August 25 India Debut 2026 Skoda …

ImageNext-Gen Audi Q3 Teased Ahead Of August 25 India Debut
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Aug 17, 2026

Audi India has released a teaser for the third-generation Q3. It basically confirms the official unveiling on August 25, 2026. The SUV prepares to replace a model that has held its position in the lineup for four years without a generational update. Also Read: Maruti Confirms September 5 Launch For The Updated Baleno Hatchback Audi …

ImageMaruti Confirms September 5 Launch For The Updated Baleno Hatchback
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Aug 14, 2026

Maruti Suzuki has confirmed the launch date for the updated Baleno. This marks the first significant update to a hatchback since 2022. The facelift will be unveiled on September 5, 2026. Looking at the automaker’s track record, bookings and deliveries should also begin sometime around the same date.  Also Read: Pixel 11 Phones Will Get …

ImageExter Knight Edition Returns: Matte Black Badging, Brass Cabin Accents, ₹8.14 Lakh
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Aug 13, 2026

Hyundai has reintroduced the Knight Edition for the 2026 Exter. It is priced at ₹8.14 lakh (ex-showroom), which is a ₹15,000 premium over the equivalent variant it is based on. This is the second time this dark-themed special edition has appeared on the micro SUV since its 2024 debut. Also Read: Volkswagen Confirms Kylaq-Based Compact …

ImageVolkswagen Confirms Kylaq-Based Compact SUV Is Coming To India
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Aug 13, 2026

Following the success of Skoda’s Kylaq, Volkswagen has secured internal global approval to build a compact SUV for India, and if you’ve already guessed it, it will be based on the Skoda Kylaq. This will mark the brand’s return to the sub-four-meter segment about four years after the Polo and Ameo were discontinued in India. …

ImageThese Were The Best-Selling Cars In H1 2026, According To Their Fuel Type
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Aug 13, 2026

India’s passenger vehicle market put up a strong first half in 2026, crossing 25.91 lakh units in cumulative sales across petrol, diesel, CNG, EV and strong hybrid powertrains. That’s a healthy 18.4 percent jump over the 21.88 lakh units sold in H1 2025, with virtually every powertrain category posting year-on-year growth, the lone exception being …

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