Gadgets, AI, BGMI and GTA, with the verdict first: what is worth your money and time and what is not.
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.
Oppo launched the F35 and F35 Pro in India on 5 October 2026 with 6+128GB pricing of ₹38,999 and ₹45,999.
Why it matters Buyers get an 8,000 mAh cell, an 80W SUPERVOOC charger and IP69K/IP68 water ratings on both SKUs.
Vivo V80 arrives in India on October 6 at 12 PM IST, followed on the same day by OPPO F35 series launches.
Why it matters Budget buyers face a leak-suggested ₹63,000 starting price, roughly 37% higher than the V70's ₹45,999 launch figure.
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…
Vahan data shows 3,33,853 EV registrations across India in September 2026, an all-time monthly record, up 74.3 percent over September 2025 and 10.2 percent month on month.
Why it matters OEMs, dealers and fleet buyers can plan the next quarter on a record quarter, not a plateau, as EVs become mainstream in India's new-vehicle mix.
India registered 3.3 lakh EVs in September 2026, the fourth consecutive month above the 3-lakh mark, led by electric two-wheelers at 2.07 lakh units.
Why it matters The streak signals EV demand in India is now structural, not just a post-scheme rebound, and e-PVs are moving upmarket fast.
