Car buying, redefined

Passenger vehicle retails reached 5,07,768 units in October 2026, marking an 18.86 per cent MoM increase over September but a 14.23 per cent YoY decline due to Diwali moving to November. According to data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), India's passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales reached 5,07,768 units in October 2026. While this represents a 14.23 per cent year-on-year decline against an exceptional base of 5,92,032 units in October 2025, sequential demand surged 18.86 per cent over September...

The survey showed that 44.8 percent of potential buyers use digital media and influencers as their primary sources of information. Research firm Grant Thornton Bharat has released the results of a study into Indian car buyers’ preferences during the 2026 festive period. The report covers the profiles of prospective buyers, what kind of cars they are inclined to choose, and how they conduct their research and buying processes. It also calls on car manufacturers, dealers, and financial institutions to make the...

The Renault Kiger is due for a comprehensive upgrade for India next year, with a move to the Renault Global Entry Platform (RGEP). The made-in-India Renault Kiger has scored four stars in the Global NCAP crash tests for Africa. The result is a significant improvement in the crash assessment since the last time when the subcompact SUV scored only two stars. Notably, the Kiger has not been tested by Bharat NCAP for India yet.Global NCAP had previously crash-tested the pre-facelift Kiger...

The GRAP restrictions, which will remain in force until January 31, bar the entry of non-Delhi-registered vehicles that do not meet BS-VI emission standards.  Delhi's drive under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has resulted in 16,827 vehicles being turned back from the national capital's borders since November 1. Authorities have also issued 696 challans and impounded 52 vehicles, with cumulative fines reaching ₹1.4 crore, reported Times of India.The restrictions, which will remain in force until January 31, bar the entry...

The new colourway on the TVS NTorq 150 takes the total options available to four with the Nitro Green, Racing and Turbo Blue already on sale.  TVS Motor Company has added a new paint scheme to the NTorq 150 scooter. The new Spectral Green colour scheme has been listed on the brand’s website, and is available exclusively on the top-spec TFT variant. The TVS NTorq 150 TFT variant is priced at ₹1.22 lakh (ex-showroom). The new colourway takes the total options...

The new UV X-47 Venom is based on the new VX-100 architecture, which brings a revised electric powertrain, improved battery technology, and expansive electronics. Ultraviolette has launched the X-47 Venom at EICMA 2026. The European launch has taken place just days after its India debut. The new UV X-47 Venom is based on the new VX-100 architecture, which brings a revised electric powertrain, improved battery technology, and expansive electronics. The new 100V electrical architecture brings a host of improvements to the...

The inspections in Keralam come after the state's authorities took note of findings by Karnataka's Department of Food, Civil Supplies, Consumer Affairs and Legal Metrology.  Keralam has started random inspections at petrol pumps across the state to verify ethanol content in E20 petrol, following findings in neighbouring Karnataka that indicated ethanol concentrations exceeding the prescribed 20 per cent blending limit in samples collected from select retail outlets.According to State Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob, officials were collecting random fuel...

The Stealth Edition comes with a colour TFT screen offering Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, call/SMS alerts, and music controls. Hero MotoCorp has launched the new Xtreme 125R Stealth Edition in India, priced at ₹1.16 lakh (ex-showroom). The updated variant introduces new digital technology, upgraded rider aids, and revised aesthetic treatments while maintaining its familiar silhouette.The headline feature upgrade on the Stealth Edition is a new 4.2-inch colour TFT instrument cluster, which replaces the LCD digital unit of other variants. The screen...

With this, Flying Flea's planned retail and service network will hit 40 locations in four cities. Royal Enfield has now taken its electric mobility brand Flying Flea to Chennai, making it the fourth Indian city to get a dedicated retail and service network after Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune. The company plans to set up 14 customer touchpoints in Chennai, including two company-operated stores and 12 outlets within existing Royal Enfield dealerships. With this, Flying Flea's planned retail and service network will hit...

The 450 Urban marks Norton's entry into the accessible single-cylinder motorcycle segment. Norton Motorcycles has officially unveiled the all-new Norton 450 Urban at EICMA 2026 in Milan, marking the next phase of its long-term Resurgence strategy under the ownership of TVS Motor Company. Exactly one year after announcing a £200 million investment program at EICMA 2025, the British manufacturer has expanded its portfolio into the mid-capacity urban segment. Positioned as an accessible entry point into the Norton brand rather than a...