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JLR has told the FT that it rejects "any suggestion that we knowingly failed to act on an identified safety defect". Jaguar Land Rover was aware of a design flaw in a Range Rover steering component years before it widened recalls, and continued telling regulators the problem stemmed from a manufacturing defect even after redesigning the part, according to a Financial Times investigation published this week.The report centres on steering knuckles — the component connecting each front wheel to the suspension...

The basic styling of the Sport variant is unchanged, but it comes in an exclusive Racing Red colour.  BMW Motorrad has launched the F 450 GS Sport in India at ₹5.90 lakh (ex-showroom), completing the adventure motorcycle's variant lineup. The new Sport variant has additional performance-oriented features, upgraded suspension, and exclusive styling elements that differentiate it from the other BMW F 450 GS variants. The base variant of the F 450 GS retails for ₹5.35 lakh, the Exclusive variant for ₹5.55 lakh,...

The company has set a target of 10 lakh connected car sales by 2027.  Hyundai Motor India Ltd has begun offering owners of its connected cars the ability to share their driving data to qualify for benefits from partner insurance providers. The company says this could reward safe driving, encourage better road use behaviour, and potentially improve resale value. Usage-Based Insurance (UBI) will be available to owners of all compatible Bluelink-equipped Hyundai cars who have insurance renewals through Hyundai India Insurance...

The XUV 3XO was first tested by Bharat NCAP in November 2024, when it secured 29.36 points out of 32 in adult occupant protection. Mahindra's XUV 3XO has retained its five-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP), with the certification now extended to its newly introduced ZNG (CNG) variants.Notably, the XUV 3XO was first tested by Bharat NCAP in November 2024, when it secured 29.36 points out of 32 in adult occupant protection (AOP) and 43...

Nothing says Diwali like the last-minute shopping you try to get in. And what better time than now to bring home a new car!  During this auspicious festival, we are thrilled to bring you the best of Diwali car offers. Whether you’ve been planning to make your first big four-wheeler purchase or get a dream car off your wishlist, this is your sign. Read on to know more about the top 20 cars with the best Diwali discount offers on ACKO...

The cybersecurity agency has identified four vulnerabilities that could expose sensitive information and vehicle-related services to attackers.  The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has flagged four security vulnerabilities in Tata Motors' iRA 2.0 and iRA.ev mobile apps. It has warned that the security bugs could allow attackers to access sensitive information and vehicle-related services. The agency assigned a 'High' severity rating to the vulnerabilities, which affect iRA 2.0 versions 26.7.3 and earlier, and iRA.ev versions 26.7.2 and earlier.One of the...

Two-wheeler and passenger vehicle sales dragged down the overall figures, while commercial vehicles, three-wheelers and tractors posted year-on-year growth. Vehicle retail sales in the country fell 23.8 per cent year on year to 31,72,466 units in October 2026, as a shift in the festive calendar shifted a substantial portion of Diwali-related purchases to November. The decline was led by the two-wheeler and passenger vehicle (PV) segments. Commercial vehicles (CV), three-wheelers, tractors and construction equipment, however, recorded growth over the same month...

The premium electric SUV market in India offers quite a few options, but prices can vary significantly. Mercedes-Benz has launched the GLC Electric SUV in India, priced starting at ₹78.5 Lakh (ex-showroom), which places it in an interesting segment with no direct competition. In other countries it takes on the BMW iX3 and Volvo EX60, both of which are expected to launch here soon, but for now Mercedes-Benz has an advantage. In fact, the company says over 1,000 buyers have already...