The India-made Toyota Starlet, which is essentially the South African version of the Toyota Glanza, has received a zero-star safety rating in the latest Global NCAP crash tests under the Safer Cars for Africa programme. While the hatchback managed to secure three stars for child occupant protection, its adult occupant safety performance was shocking.Global NCAP…
What started as a discounted supercar purchase soon turned into a legal battle involving allegations of forgery, tax loss and an FIR, before the Karnataka High Court stepped in and questioned the conduct of an RTO officer during the seizure of the vehicle.According to court proceedings reported by Economic Times, Bengaluru resident Rama had purchased…
Tata Motors has just launched the new Tata Altroz CNG with AMT gearbox in the Indian market. With this update, the Altroz becomes the only hatchback in its segment to offer an AMT gearbox paired with a CNG powertrain. Interested customers can book the Altroz CNG AMT online or at their nearest dealership. Deliveries are…
Kia India recently launched the new second-generation Kia Seltos in the Indian market, bringing major updates in terms of design, features and underpinnings. However, despite the SUV being a relatively fresh launch, the model has once again been spotted undergoing road tests, hinting at the possibility of a new powertrain option under development. The latest-generation…
VinFast has announced a major restructuring exercise involving its manufacturing business in Vietnam in a deal valued at around USD 530 million (approximately VND 13.3 trillion). The move is aimed at improving capital efficiency, reducing debt burden and helping the EV maker move faster towards profitability.As part of the restructuring, VinFast will separate its manufacturing…
Maruti Suzuki India has crossed a major milestone by dispatching over three million vehicles through railways in India. While the achievement may not be directly related to sales or new launches, it highlights how the company is increasingly relying on rail transport for moving cars across the country. Over the years, Maruti Suzuki has steadily…
Kia India has introduced a new Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) finance programme for the Kia Carens Clavis EV. With this move, the carmaker aims to lower the upfront cost of buying an EV by separating the battery and vehicle financing into two different loans.Under the new BaaS setup, buyers can purchase the Carens Clavis EV with ownership…
A recent RTI response from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has revealed more details about how Bharat NCAP carries out crash tests and safety ratings in India. The RTI was filed in March 2026. It sought information about retests, crash test modifiers and how vehicles are selected for Bharat NCAP evaluations, a post…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered a major reduction in the size of his official convoy while also pushing for greater use of electric vehicles as part of a broader austerity and fuel-saving initiative, PTI reported. The Prime Minister’s convoy strength was reduced by nearly 50 per cent during his recent visits to Gujarat and…
Popular singer Jubin Nautiyal has added a pre-owned BMW i7 to his garage. A video of the car delivery was shared on the social media handles of Big Boy Toyz.The luxury electric sedan was delivered by Big Boy Toyz, which is known for dealing in pre-owned premium vehicles. He was later seen taking the BMW…
Skoda Auto India has just launched the new 2026 Skoda Kodiaq SUV in the Indian market. The 2026 model features revisions aimed at enhancing the ownership experience, and Skoda has also significantly revised the Kodiaq’s pricing structure. Interested customers can book the new Kodiaq online or by visiting their nearest Skoda dealership. Deliveries are expected…
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India today launched the new and updated Honda NX500 with E-clutch technology. The bike is now priced at Rs 7.44 lakh (ex-showroom), interested customers can book the bike by visiting their nearest Honda BigWing dealerships across the country. Other than the latest update, the motorcycle remains unchanged. It continues with the…
