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Kawasaki showed the naked 296cc Z300 in Bengaluru on 12 October, reusing the Ninja 300 twin underneath.
Why it matters Indian midsize sportbike buyers finally get a twin-cylinder streetfighter rival for the 390 Duke and Apache RTR 310.
MG Motor India has teased the Windsor EV Indulge Edition, a special variant marking two years of the Windsor EV in India, with over 80,000 units sold since the 2024 launch.
Why it matters Buyers get a dressier Windsor with a new olive-brown shade, special badging and refreshed upholstery, while the 134 bhp powertrain and the 332/449 km range options stay the…
Honda's facelifted Elevate launched in India on 6 October 2026 with a redesigned front fascia, horizontal LED DRLs and a reworked cabin.
Why it matters Car buyers get a 360-degree camera, ventilated seats and a 10.25-inch touchscreen, but pay for the same 121hp engine as before.
Volvo has set October 12, 2026 for its Indian launch of the electric EX90 SUV and ES90 sedan.
Why it matters The ES90 would end Volvo's sedan absence in India; buyers still need launch prices to assess the new options.
Honda has opened bookings for the XR300L at Rs 1.83 lakh and the XR300 Rally at Rs 2.08 lakh in India.
Why it matters Buyers can compare announced prices, but the Rally's complete specifications and exact delivery date are not yet available.
The EU sold 1.64 million electric vehicles between January and August 2026, up 45% versus 2025, with EVs reaching 22% market share and 28% in August.
Why it matters Buyers face a wider choice than ever and lower running costs as diesel prices have climbed 38% since fighting in Iran began.
India registered 35,995 electric passenger vehicles in September 2026, up 94% year-on-year from 18,520 in September 2025, the strongest month on record.
Why it matters Kia India passed Maruti Suzuki for the first time (1,263 to 1,103 EVs) and Tesla sold 291 luxury EVs, 322% up from last year, ahead of Mercedes-Benz.
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…
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…
