Category: Auto Industry Updates

Force Motors has reached a major landmark in its association with Mercedes-Benz, announcing the production of its 200,000th engine at the company’s manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. The achievement marks another chapter in a partnership that has steadily expanded over nearly three decades in India. The engine that marks this milestone is the six-cylinder M256 […]

Citroen India today finally launched the new Citroen e-C3X electric in the Indian market with prices starting from Rs 10.25 lakh (ex-showroom), making it Rs 1.74 lakh lower than its predecessor. The company is also offering the 2026 eC3X with an optional Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) plan that lowers the vehicle’s purchase price to Rs 6.29 lakh, […]

Mini India today finally launched the India-made Mini Countryman C in the Indian market. The new Mini Countryman C will be locally produced at the BMW Group plant in Chennai and is priced at Rs 47.5 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings are already underway; interested customers can book the car exclusively through the Mini dealership, and the […]

Maruti Suzuki India has started customer deliveries of the Wagon R Bio-Flex, India’s first flex-fuel passenger vehicle. The first batch of Wagon R Bio-Flex deliveries was handed over to the Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) in New Delhi. The model can run on ethanol-petrol blends and arrives as the government pushes the adoption […]

Rising petrol and diesel prices, lower running costs, and a growing charging network are prompting more buyers to consider electric mobility for everyday use. Unlike a few years ago, EV ownership is no longer limited to higher budget segments. Customers now have multiple options within the Rs 15 lakh bracket, offering practical driving range, essential […]

The increasing adoption of E20 petrol in India has raised concerns on its impact on insurance claims. The discussion gained momentum after a post from insurer ICICI Lombard suggested that using fuel not recommended for a vehicle could potentially be viewed as negligence, leading many to believe that insurance claims related to E20 fuel usage […]

Image Credit: IG/omiiee_omkar Hero MotoCorp’s upcoming adventure motorcycle has been spotted on public roads once again. The latest test mule was spotted in Ladakh. The motorcycle, widely expected to be called the Xpulse 421, was seen undergoing high-altitude testing in the Himalayan region.Although the motorcycle remains heavily camouflaged, several key details are visible. The front […]

Citroen has released another teaser of its upcoming refreshed electric hatchback. The updated model is expected to be called the eC3X, following the French brand’s revised naming strategy that has already been introduced on models such as the C3X, Aircross X and Basalt X.The latest teaser suggests that the electric hatchback will receive a noticeable […]

Mercedes-Benz India has just launched the new 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class in the Indian market. For 2026, the luxury sedan features a host of enhancements aimed at keeping it ahead of the competition in the ultra-luxury segment. While the overall design remains unmistakably S-Class, the latest model brings subtle styling revisions, upgraded technology features, improved connectivity, […]

Honda Cars India appears to be gearing up for the first major update to the Honda Elevate, as a heavily camouflaged test mule of the compact SUV has been spotted on public roads for the first time. Launched in India in 2023, the Elevate has remained largely unchanged since its debut, making this the first […]