Car buying, redefined

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced that the FASTag Annual Pass has crossed a major milestone: one crore passes have been issued to car owners in India. The scheme, which can cut costs significantly for frequent road users, was launched on Independence Day in 2025, which means this number has been achieved in just over 13 months. For reference, the first 25 lakh passes were sold by October 2025, and the 50 lakh mark was crossed in...

The agency has been able to acquire a high-speed camera system that will be used to capture slow-motion footage of crash tests.  The Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC) has received an allocation of ₹221.13 crore under the government of India’s PM E-Drive Scheme to upgrade its testing infrastructure for EVs and automotive technology. GARC, which is located just outside Chennai, operates under the National Automotive Board, part of the Ministry of Heavy Industries. It performs testing and validation for vehicles and...

The company has ramped up output of the Rorr Evo, which has crossed 25,000 bookings in India. Oben Electric has rolled out its 10,000th Rorr electric motorcycle from its manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, the company announced on Monday. This comes at a time when the company is working to expand its presence in India's electric motorcycle market. The Rorr Evo is the latest to join the Rorr range, which was launched in May 2026 at an introductory price of ₹99,999 (ex-showroom)...

SWITCH Mobility has secured an order for 840 electric buses from Antony Road Transport Solutions under the PM E-Drive scheme to expand Delhi's DTC green public transit fleet. SWITCH Mobility, the electric vehicle arm of the Hinduja Group, has secured a landmark order to supply 840 electric buses to Antony Road Transport Solutions under Phase I of the Government of India's PM E-Drive scheme tender. The zero-emission fleet will be deployed across the National Capital Territory of Delhi in collaboration with...

Models will be customised for each market, keeping in mind fuel types, cost structures, environmental regulations, infrastructure, raw material availability, and local preferences. Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced a number of major strategic initiatives at its briefing for analysts and investors, titled Technology Strategy 2026 for 10 Years Ahead, in Japan. The company is hoping to strengthen its position against increasingly tough competition from China, as well as solidify its manufacturing and product development operations across the world.The major news for...

Škoda has commenced production of the updated Slavia in Pune for the festive season, introducing an 8-speed automatic, 360-degree camera, and rear seat massage functions. Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has commenced production of the updated Škoda Slavia sedan at its manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. Since its initial market launch, the Slavia nameplate has achieved nearly 80,000 unit sales in India.Strategically timed ahead of the Indian festive season to capture peak market demand, the new Slavia introduces revised...

Delhi will begin checking vehicles for valid Pollution Under Control certificates from October 1, alongside technology-led monitoring of PUC centres and expanded automated vehicle testing. The Delhi government will start an enforcement drive against vehicles without valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates from October 1, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced, according to PTI. The move comes alongside the expansion of automated vehicle testing infrastructure in the capital as the Centre steps up its year-round efforts to address air pollution. Gupta...

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced a 100% ethanol Toyota Innova for October 2026, alongside an IIT Delhi-AIDA roadmap proposing E85/E100 transition, engineering upgrades, and cost-per-kilometre pricing parity. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has announced that a 100% ethanol-powered Toyota Innova is slated for launch in October. The upcoming release comes as India seeks to transition beyond conventional petrol-ethanol blends toward the widespread adoption of flex-fuel vehicles (FFVs).The announcement coincides with the release of a joint white paper...

The Renault Triber is the only subcompact seven-seater on sale in India, and the turbo-petrol variant addresses its biggest shortcoming, the need for more power. Renault India has introduced the new Triber TCe100, finally bringing a turbocharged petrol engine to the entry-level MPV. The new Renault Triber Turbo is priced from ₹7.84 lakh in India, going up to ₹8.99 lakh (ex-showroom), and will be available in three variants. The Triber is the only subcompact seven-seater on sale, and the turbo-petrol variant...