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The Suzuki Access 125 has been a popular scooter in India for over a decade now. Suzuki last year electrified the ‘Access’ nameplate with the Suzuki e-Access, which is an electric scooter from the Japanese manufacturer that is powered by a 3kWh battery. The Suzuki e-Access is Suzuki’s attempt to carry the Access’s legacy into …

Audi has revealed the third-generation Q7, bringing the most comprehensive update in the lineup’s history after an 11-year run of the outgoing (second-gen) version.  Built on the new Premium Platform Combustion architecture, the 2026 Q7 features an entirely new design, interiors that look like they’ve been sourced from the Q9, is available in three seating …

The Indian government has been talking about flex-fuel vehicles for years, but on June 4, 2026, it finally got one in the form of the Maruti Suzuki WagonR Flex Fuel. It goes without saying, but this is the first flex-fuel passenger car in the country, which, and I can’t stress this enough, is perhaps the …

If you ask me, the Indian auto market was dominated by updated hatchbacks, premium SUVs, and flagship-level EVs in the month of May. However, June arrives with a smaller but arguably more diverse lineup.  This month, we’ll get to see car launches spanning different powertrain types, and something that has never happened in the history …

Tata Motors has had a busy day. The Indian automaker unveiled both the 2026 Tiago facelift and the updated Tiago EV on May 28, 2026, giving its entry-level hatchback lineup a complete and comprehensive refresh across petrol, CNG, and electric variants, all in one go, at one event and one media briefing. Tata Motors has …

Over the past decade of covering the intersection of consumer tech and the auto industry, I’ve seen my fair share of polarizing product launches. But nothing has quite broken the internet and perhaps a few purists’ hearts, like the all-new Ferrari Luce. Maranello’s first foray into the fully electric vehicle space was never going to …

The Quick Take: Score: 7.5/10 The Maruti Suzuki Grand Virara is a dream for the mileage-obsessed buyer. Not only because it comes with a strong hybrid that effortlessly eeks out 20kmpl of fuel efficiency, but also because it is available in multiple fuel and transmission options. Furthermore, the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara comes with all …

Update (May 25, 2026): MG has commenced production of the Majestor at its Halol facility in Gujarat, bringing the SUV meaningfully closer to its India launch. Pre-bookings are open at Rs 41,000, with the expected price range sitting between Rs 40 lakh and Rs 45 lakh ex-showroom. The Majestor will be offered in two trims, …

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced something that seems more like a distant dream than something that might turn into a widespread reality on the Indian roads, and it’s related to the largest automobile seller in the country.  At a recent event in Nagpur, the minister announced that Maruti Suzuki will unveil a flex-fuel vehicle, …

In an attempt to rekindle buyers’ faith in its Indian lineup and get a piece of the highly competitive yet uncrowded premium SUV market (around ₹50 lakhs), Honda is gearing up to unveil the ZR-V e:HEV hybrid in India. The automaker will take the wraps off the model tomorrow, on May 22, 2026. Ahead of …

Tesla has officially canceled its highly anticipated plans for a gigafactory in India, as confirmed by India’s Minister of Heavy Industries, H. D. Kumaraswamy. This major development impacts not only the Indian electric vehicle (EV) market but also the country’s regional economies and the global automotive industry (GEO, AIO). Here’s what you need to know …

Suzuki has taken the wraps off the Burgman 15 internationally, a new maxi-scooter that sits above the Burgman Street 125 currently sold in India. It brings a noticeably more premium feature set to the roads.Debuted in Colombia, the Burgman 15 addresses the one criticism that has long followed the Burgman Street: the lack of …

Driving by a fuel station just got more expensive, again. Petrol and diesel prices across India’s four major metro cities were hiked again today, with per-litre price climbing by roughly 82 to 96 paise, depending on the city you’re in.  This comes just days after a much steeper revision took place on May 15, 2026, …

India’s push to reduce the import of crude oil just got a significant nudge from one of the largest automakers in the country. Speaking during the Q4 FY2026 earnings call, Passenger Vehicles MD and CEO Shailesh Chandra confirmed that the company is on track to ready its first flex-fuel passenger car before the year ends, …

Skoda Auto India has updated its flagship SUV for the new model year, and the headline upgrade is one that buyers had been waiting for: Level 2 ADAS.  The new Skoda Kodiaq now comes with Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (or ADAS), making it the first Skoda vehicle sold in the country to feature …

It was not long ago that the TVS iQube disappeared from the company’s official website, forcing people to believe that the scooter had been discontinued. Turns out, TVS had other plans, and better ones no less. The iQube S is back, and it has returned with a substantially larger battery, longer range, and a couple …

Mahindra has showcased a new all-terrain vehicle (ATV) developed for defence forces. The new Mahindra ATV is based off of the Mahindra Thar Roxx, which is heavily modified for military applications. The Mahindra ATV doesn’t just come with cosmetic changes as compared to the Thar Roxx, it has been engineered to meet tactical and operational …

While May 2026 isn’t one of the most eventful months in the Indian auto market, it definitely isn’t a dry one. While BMW has already kicked off its luxury convertible in the first week, we have confirmed launches lined up from Honda, which, I need not tell you, will be very important for the company’s …

India is a country where the buyer is probably the most price conscious. This is a country where a pothole is a design feature, where fuel prices make adults cry in parking lots, and where the phrase “thoda adjust karo” applies to everything — including four-lane highways that are shared between a tractor, an auto-rickshaw, …

Volkswagen has launched a new Polo, but it may not be the one you’re thinking. The Volkswagen ID Polo has been unveiled and it is the first all-electric version of the hatchback that has been loved the world-over. While many may not be happy with the idea of an electric VW Polo, the ID Polo …