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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. …

ImageLexus ES 500e EV Launched In India At Rs. 89.99 Lakhs And Takes On Mercedes, BMW, & Audi
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Mar 20, 2026

Lexus has officially entered the Indian EV market with the launch of its ES 500e — the brand’s first all-electric offering in the country. The luxury electric sedan is priced under Rs. 1 crore (ex-showroom), packs a relatively larger dual-motor battery that powers all four wheels, and a decent claimed range. Lexus ES 500e EV: …

ImageBMW 2 Series Gran Coupe Review: Small Engine, Big BMW Energy
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Mar 19, 2026

At ₹47.70 lakh, the 2 Series Gran Coupe is the most accessible entry point into BMW ownership in India. But spending nearly ₹50 lakh on a car is hardly a budget decision, which begs the question: are you getting a genuine BMW experience, or just paying for the badge on the hood? The car community …

ImageRenault Duster Prices Announced: Full List of Variants, Prices, and Renault’s India Plans
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Mar 17, 2026

After almost two months of unveiling the new Duster, Renault India has officially launched the C-segment SUV in India today. The new Renault Duster has been launched at a starting price of ₹10.49 lakh (ex-showroom) in India. Buyers are also getting the option of a subscription model in order to own a Renault Duster, which …

ImageMaruti Suzuki Dzire Completes 3 Million Sales And It Is Not Surprising At All
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Mar 13, 2026

Maruti Suzuki has announced that the Maruti Suzuki Dzire has crossed a major milestone in India, with cumulative sales of over 3 million units. The Dzire has been one of the most consistent sellers in the Indian market for years now, and this milestone further highlights how strong its position continues to be. According to …

ImageMercedes-Benz VLE Electric Luxury Van Unveiled with 700 km Range & 31-Inch 8K Display
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Mar 12, 2026

Mercedes-Benz has just pulled the covers off the VLE — a full-size electric luxury van that makes most business-class airline seats look like an afterthought. Built on the brand’s new VAN. The EA electric platform is the first vehicle of its kind from Stuttgart, and it sits below the upcoming VLS in what Mercedes is …

ImageVolkswagen Taigun Facelift Spotted Testing in India: New LEDs, Illuminated Badge, 8-Speed Gearbox Coming
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Mar 12, 2026

Here’s the thing about the Taigun — it never really had a bad reputation, just an ageing one. The drive is solid, the build holds up on roads that would shake lesser cars to bits, and VW’s badge still means something to a certain kind of buyer. What it didn’t have was a sunroof, or …

ImageVinFast Introduces “Trade Gas For Electric” Scheme In Latest Push For EVs: How It Benefits You
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Mar 12, 2026

Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast has announced a new initiative aimed at encouraging buyers to switch from petrol and diesel cars to electric vehicles. The company is offering an additional 3 percent discount to customers who upgrade from an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle to one of its electric cars. The scheme is part of what …

ImageMaruti Suzuki Fronx Hybrid Spotted Testing: Here’s What To Expect – Features, Powertrain and More
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Mar 12, 2026

Maruti Suzuki is the largest car maker in India. One of the main reasons for that is that the brand has something to offer for everyone. Catering to that, the brand now seems to be working on bringing yet another unique option in the market in the shape of the Maruti Suzuki Fronx Hybrid. Yes, …

ImageRenault Bridger Unveiled: Is Renault Really Serious About India Plan?
By Darab Mansoor Ali  •  Mar 12, 2026

Soon after the much hyped return of the Renault Duster, the French car maker has unveiled its next big bet in the lifestyle compact SUV space. Renault has unveiled the Renault Bridger, a rugged, boxy SUV concept that the company intends to bring to the Indian market towards the end of 2027. Positioned as an …

Image2026 Hyundai Verna Vs. Competition: How It Stacks Up Against The City, Slavia & Virtus
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Mar 11, 2026

Sedans were supposed to be finished — killed off quietly by a wave of high-riding SUVs that convinced an entire generation that ground clearance was a personality trait. Nobody told these four. The Hyundai Verna just got a fresh facelift. The Honda City has been doing this longer than most of its buyers have held …

Image2026 Hyundai Verna Launched in India: Bolder Face, Level 2 ADAS, & Price Tag That Makes Sense
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Mar 9, 2026

Buying a sedan in India in 2026 takes conviction. Your relatives want to know why you didn’t just get a Creta. The neighbour two houses down already has one. And at every dealership, someone is probably mid-pitch about SUV resale values. The Verna has put up with this for years, carried on regardless, and sold …

ImageBYD’s Second-Gen Blade Battery Is the Closest Anyone Has Come to Making EV Charging Feel Like a Petrol Stop
By Smartprix Staff  •  Mar 7, 2026

For years, the single biggest knock on electric vehicles has been simple: they take too long to charge. BYD just made a very loud argument that this era might be over. At its “Disruptive Technology” event in Shenzhen on March 5, 2026, the world’s largest new energy vehicle manufacturer unveiled the second generation of its …

ImageToyota Adds a Stripped-Down Rumion E at Rs 9.56 Lakh, But the Ertiga Still Undercuts It
By Shikhar Mehrotra  •  Mar 7, 2026

If you’ve had your eye on the Toyota Rumion but couldn’t quite justify the price, Toyota may have just made that decision a little easier. The Japanese automaker has quietly slipped a new base variant — called the ‘E’ — into the Rumion lineup, priced at Rs 9.56 lakh (ex-showroom). Also Read: vivo X300 Ultra …

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