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Six compact hybrids line up for India

Six small hybrids from Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Toyota and Renault are lined up for India over the next 18-24 months, targeting the sub-4-metre segment.

Why it matters At 18% GST versus 40% for today's larger hybrids, and ahead of CAFE 3 Phase 3 in April 2027, compact hybrids become the affordable mid-ground buyers were waiting…

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Honda Elevate Facelift: Pre-bookings Open, Launches October 6

Honda Cars India Ltd. opened pre-launch bookings for the restyled Elevate on 1 October 2026 at a Rs 21,000 token, and fixed the unveiling for 6 October 2026 with India as the lead market.

Why it matters Festive-season SUV shoppers can now reserve the facelift, but the choice shifts to styling and features: the 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine, 119 bhp and 145 Nm stay as they…

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