Car buying, redefined

The rules cover the ownership, operation, design and safety requirements of these mobile units, while also specifying where and for which vehicles or equipment CNG and CBG can be dispensed. The Centre has notified the Gas Cylinder (Third Amendment) Rules, 2026, setting out specific requirements for mobile refuelling units (MRUs) used to dispense compressed natural gas (CNG) and compressed biogas (CBG). The rules cover the ownership, operation, design and safety requirements of these mobile units, while also specifying where and for...

August 2026 saw an interesting twist in the Indian passenger vehicle market. At first glance, it looks like the month the Tata Punch secured the top spot on the best-selling cars rankings with 21,320 units sold. Yet the Punch's sales remained largely in line with recent months. This suggests the reshuffle further down the rankings played just as big a role in the final order.In fact, the Maruti Suzuki Dzire dropped several positions, while the Wagon R, Ertiga, and Swift...

BMW Motorrad has teased its next offering, a roadster, which will make its global debut on October 1, 2026, and is likely to be based on the same platform as the F 450 GS.  BMW Motorrad introduced the F 450 GS in India earlier this year, and the adventure tourer is all set to get a new sibling soon. The German motorcycle maker has teased its next offering, a roadster, which will make its global debut on October 1, 2026, and...

With new styling, new features, and a new engine under the bonnet, does the Maruti Suzuki Baleno facelift make an impact? We drove the car recently in Bengaluru to find out.  While everyone wants to bring a new “SUV” home, India still loves its hatchbacks very much. They are quick, comfortable, easy to drive, and most importantly easy to own. That’s exactly why the Maruti Suzuki Baleno regularly features on the ‘top 10 selling cars’ list month-on-month. It averages over 16,000...

Through a fresh identity, Tata aims to revitalise its presence in the sub-four-metre sedan segment. Tata Motors is preparing to launch the Aeris sedan in India tomorrow. It is a heavily updated replacement for the Tigor, and will continue to be a sub-four-metre vehicle.Moving away from the Tigor moniker, which struggled to capture a decent market share, the Aeris represents a strategic repositioning for the brand in India. The existing Tigor nameplate is expected to be phased out shortly after the...

The pilot facility will use surplus solar power to produce green hydrogen, which will be blended with natural gas for manufacturing processes.  Maruti Suzuki India has commissioned a 300 kW green hydrogen electrolyser at its Manesar manufacturing facility, in Haryana, as part of a pilot project aimed at reducing emissions from its production operations, the automaker announced on Thursday. The hydrogen generated at the plant will be blended with natural gas and used as process fuel in manufacturing. The project also lets...

Bentley has unveiled its first fully electric vehicle, the Torcal SUV, featuring an 800V architecture with up to 600 km range. British luxury automaker Bentley has officially revealed the all-new Torcal, marking the brand's inaugural fully electric vehicle. Available in standard and high-performance Torcal S variants, the electric SUV introduces Bentley's new design direction, advanced chassis technology, and sustainable interior materials as the marque transitions toward an all-electric portfolio.The vehicle offers a claimed WLTP driving range of up to 600 km,...