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BMW Group India is preparing for another price revision in 2026, potentially from October, as the luxury carmaker faces continued pressure from a weaker rupee, rising commodity prices and higher logistics costs. If implemented, this would be BMW’s fourth price increase in India this calendar year. BMW has already revised prices three times in 2026. The first increase of up to 3% came into effect in January, followed by hikes of up to 2% in April and another up to 2% from July

Hyundai Motor India is preparing to expand its SUV portfolio with a new midsize offering, and Bayon name is confirmed production name for the upcoming model. The SUV, known internally by the codename Bc4i, has been undergoing testing in India for several months and is expected to be positioned below the Creta. Hyundai has officially confirmed that a Bayon will join its Indian portfolio during FY2026-27. The company's FY26 financial results stated that one of its two new SUV n

Maruti Suzuki has crossed a significant export milestone, with cumulative shipments of the India-made Fronx, Jimny 5-door and e Vitara to Japan exceeding 1 lakh units. The milestone underlines the changing role of Maruti Suzuki’s Indian manufacturing operations within Suzuki’s global network. Japan, the home market of parent Suzuki Motor Corporation, has now emerged as Maruti Suzuki’s second-largest export destination, making the achievement particularly significant. The thre

BYD is preparing to significantly expand its presence at the premium end of the Indian electric vehicle market with the introduction of its luxury sub-brand Denza. The brand is expected to enter India by the end of 2026, and one of the headline products will be the Denza Z9 GT, a high-performance electric shooting brake producing a staggering 1,156hp. The Z9 GT will be joined by the Denza D9 luxury electric MPV, giving the brand two very different flagship products at launch.

JSW Motors is preparing to make its independent entry into the Indian passenger vehicle market, and its first model is now expected to be called the JSW Combat. The upcoming SUV will be based on the Chery Jetour T2, a rugged five-seat SUV sold in several international markets. For India, the model is expected to receive JSW-specific design changes, branding and a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The Combat could make its India debut during the upcoming festive season, potentially m

Nissan recorded 3,426 units in August 2026, registering 148% year-on-year growth over the 1,384 units recorded in August 2025. However, monthly volumes declined 24% from 4,518 units in July 2026. The Magnite remained Nissan’s highest-selling model, narrowly ahead of the Gravite. Both models posted modest month-on-month growth, while a sharp decline in Tekton volumes pulled down the overall tally. Nissan Sales August 2026 – Model-Wise Performance Model Aug 2026 Aug 2025 YoY Gr

Tata Punch EV prices have increased by ₹10,000 to ₹20,000. The electric SUV now costs between ₹9.79 lakh and ₹12.99 lakh, ex-showroom.

Honda recorded 5,385 units in domestic dispatches in August 2026, registering 40% year-on-year growth over 3,850 units in August 2025. However, volumes declined 10% month-on-month from 6,014 units in July 2026. The Amaze drove Honda’s annual growth, doubling its dispatches and accounting for nearly two-thirds of the brand’s monthly total. The Elevate, City and ZR-V all recorded lower volumes compared with July. Honda Model-Wise Sales – August 2026 Model Aug 2026 Aug 2025 YoY

BMW India is targeting around 30% EV penetration in H2 2026 after electric vehicles accounted for 26% of its H1 sales. Local production, a wider EV portfolio and rapid premiumisation are expected to drive further growth.

The new FASTag OneTag portability system will allow motorists to change their FASTag issuing bank without replacing the physical RFID sticker. The facility will work through the Rajmargyatra app while retaining the same Tag ID and vehicle registration number.

Renault recorded domestic dispatches of 2,842 units in August 2026, down 6% year-on-year from 3,015 units in August 2025. Volumes also declined 14% month-on-month compared with 3,293 units in July 2026. The Triber remained Renault’s largest volume contributor, accounting for over half of the brand’s monthly dispatches. The Kwid posted strong growth over its year-ago base, while the Kiger recorded a sharp annual decline. All four models registered lower dispatches compared wit

BMW has launched the facelifted 7 Series and i7 in India, with prices starting at ₹1.95 crore. The locally assembled i7 50 xDrive offers a claimed 728km WLTP range.

India’s three-wheeler market grew 8.6% year-on-year in August 2026 to 1,22,281 units. Bajaj Auto remained the market leader, while Mahindra, TVS, Piaggio and Atul Auto recorded strong growth.

Kia India has opened pre-bookings for the Carens CNG, Carens Clavis CNG and Carnival Hybrid. The Carens-based models get a factory-fitted 1.5-litre petrol-CNG powertrain, while the Carnival Hybrid uses a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol hybrid setup. Prices will be announced shortly.

PETRONAS Lubricants India and Tata Motors will pilot a structured system for collecting and recycling used automotive lubricants across Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.

India Yamaha Motor has expanded its premium Blue Square dealership network to 600 showrooms across India, doubling its footprint from 300 outlets in March 2024.

Hyundai has launched new Lounge Editions of the Creta, Creta Electric and Alcazar, with prices starting at ₹19.22 lakh. The range adds rear-seat entertainment, exclusive styling and a new five-seat Alcazar configuration.

Ultraviolette will establish its BIGGA Factory in Hosur to manufacture the Tesseract electric scooter and future products. The facility will have a planned annual capacity of 2.5 lakh vehicles, scalable to five lakh units.

VinFast has strengthened its NCR presence with a new 11,500 sq. ft. 3S showroom in Sector 63, Noida. The facility showcases the VF 6 and VF 7 while offering sales, service and spare-parts support.

We compare the Royal Enfield Classic 350, Meteor 350, Honda H’ness CB350, CB350RS, TVS Ronin and Jawa 42 across price, performance, features, comfort and everyday usability.

Jawa 42 All Stars has been launched at ₹1.85 lakh with over 60 enhancements, new alloy wheels, wider tyres, five colours and deliveries beginning from 14 September 2026.

Hyundai has confirmed a localised mass-market electric SUV based on a dedicated EV platform. Expected to arrive by 2027, it will be developed specifically for Indian customers.

BGauss has launched the C12 MaxR at an introductory price of ₹1.46 lakh. The family electric scooter offers a 178km certified range, 75kmph top speed and 38-litre storage capacity.