Car buying, redefined

The limited-period offer includes a cash benefit, nil processing fee, and five free services. Bajaj Auto has announced festive offers across its Pulsar motorcycle range, with benefits of up to ₹12,000 on select models. The offer is now available across India for a limited period. It includes a cash benefit, nil processing fee, and five free services. The value of the benefits varies by model and region. The offer covers models including the Bajaj Pulsar 125, NS125, Pulsar 150, N160 S/SS, NS160,...

Much like the S-Class facelift, which debuted in the country earlier this year, the new Maybach S-Class gets bolder styling, a more opulent cabin, and advanced tech upgrades.  Mercedes-Benz has launched the facelifted Maybach S-Class in India, bringing the top-of-the-line version of its flagship sedan. The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class facelift is priced at ₹3.35 crore (ex-showroom), and gets several styling and feature enhancements. Much like the S-Class facelift, which debuted in the country earlier this year, the new Maybach S-Class gets bolder...

Digital representations of real-world road conditions, plus location intelligence and model-based simulation workflows, will help accelerate development and reduce costs. MapmyIndia, best known for its digital maps, has partnered with software firm MathWorks. With MapmyIndia HD maps integrated into MathWorks’ MATLAB, Simulink, and RoadRunner software, automotive engineers will be able to design, simulate, test, and validate ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) adapted for Indian roads and conditions.The partnership brings MapmyIndia’s real-life road and traffic data to MathWorks’ development tools, allowing the...

Aprilia expands its premium scooter line-up with two new SXR GT models aimed at city rides and longer journeys. Aprilia India has announced special launch prices for its new premium scooters, the SXR GT 125 hp-e and SXR GT 175 hp-e. The scooters now come with two engine options and as pricing, the Aprilia SXR GT 125 hp-e is priced at ₹1,09,999, while the SXR GT 175 hp-e costs ₹1,29,999 (both prices are ex-showroom, Maharashtra). On the styling front, nothing much...

The sedan and SUV range continued to account for the largest share of the automaker's deliveries. Mercedes-Benz India recorded its highest-ever quarterly retail sales in July-September 2026, delivering 5,422 vehicles, the luxury automaker announced on Monday. The strong quarter also helped the carmaker post record sales of 15,190 units for the January-September period. Quarterly sales grew 5.9 per cent year-on-year, while nine-month volumes increased 7.5 per cent. The company said growth was supported by its core models, top-end luxury portfolio and...

Pre-bookings are now open for the Honda XR300L and XR300 Rally, but deliveries will take place only from 2027 onwards.  Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has revealed prices for the new XR300L and XR300 Rally motorcycles. The hotly anticipated offerings were unveiled earlier this year as part of the 10 new two wheelers, the manufacturer promised to launch in the coming weeks. The Honda XR300L is priced at ₹1.83 lakh, while the XR300 Rally is priced at ₹2.08 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru)....

This comes after Jio-bp and Nayara Energy announced purchase limits at some outlets last month . The Centre will ask private fuel retailers not to restrict petrol or diesel sales, Oil Secretary Neeraj Mittal has said, as reported by PTI, after Jio-bp and Nayara Energy imposed purchase limits at some outlets amid a widening price gap that has prompted industrial users to buy cheaper diesel from retail pumps.This comes after Jio-bp and Nayara Energy announced purchase limits at some outlets last...

The company thinks this could have significant impact on the commercial, shipping, and logistics sectors. Honda R&D, a subsidiary of Honda Motor Company, has announced the development of a prototype in-motion wireless charging system that can deliver power to electric vehicles while they are being driven. The company says this could enable a whole new era of electric mobility. In-motion wireless power delivery could eliminate or greatly reduce the need to stop and wait while an EV is charging. Beyond passenger...

The filing confirms the production-ready version of the sub-four-metre SUV, expected to challenge the Maruti Suzuki Jimny when it launches next year. Mahindra & Mahindra has filed a design registration with the Indian patent office for the production version of its Vision S SUV, offering the clearest look yet at how the sub-four-metre model will appear when it reaches showrooms. The filing, lodged with the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks, shows a vehicle that closely...

The BE 6, XEV 9e and XEV 9S have pushed Mahindra past Rs 2 lakh crore worth of electric SUV dispatches since the first deliveries in March 2025, cementing its position as the clear number two in India's electric car market. Mahindra & Mahindra has crossed 1 lakh cumulative billings of its Electric Origin SUV range — the BE 6, XEV 9e and XEV 9S — since deliveries began in March 2025, the company said on 1 October as it announced...