Author: Amit Prakash

Tata Motors has expanded its fleet-centric portfolio with the launch of the Express sedan in petrol and CNG variants, making it one of the most popular options in the commercial sedan segment to take on the Maruti Dezire Tour S. While both models are aimed squarely at fleets and taxi operators, they come at this sector with slightly different strengths. Here’s how the two compare in terms of price, powertrain and key features.Tata Express vs Maruti Dezire Tour S: PricingTata Meanwhile, the Maruti Dezire Tour S is priced at Rs 7.04 lakh, ex-showroom and goes up to more than Rs…

This article is written by Jyoti Malhotra, Managing Director. volvo car india.Road safety has long been a core responsibility of the automotive industry. For decades, progress was defined by solid innovations like seatbelts, stronger vehicle structures, and airbags. These advances radically improved survival rates in accidents and saved millions of lives around the world. They remain the foundation of vehicle safety even today.Yet the context in which mobility operates has changed significantly. Roads are more congested, traffic behavior is more complex and driver attention is increasingly divided. In this environment, security can no longer be limited to protection after an…

Swedish automaker Volvo Cars has revealed the new Volvo EX60 electric midsize SUV globally. It is the first vehicle based on the EV-specific SPA3 platform and is positioned as an electric alternative to the XC60. The EX60 will launch first in European markets before being introduced in the US at a later stage. The EX60 is also available in a Cross Country edition that adds 20 mm ground clearance, stainless-steel skid plate and matte-black body cladding. It gets an exclusive Frost Green exterior shade, a different interior theme and materials, Cross Country badging on the D-pillar and bumpers, and adaptive…

When Kia India launched the Sonet in 2020, the compact SUV segment was already filled with strong players like the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue and Maruti Suzuki Brezza. At the time, Kia itself was new to India, having entered the market only a year earlier with the Seltos. Many believed that the brand was late to an already busy party.The opportunity was clear. During the Covid period, the sub-4 meter SUV segment started to boom and within a few months, emerged as one of the fastest growing categories with the growth rate crossing 42 per cent. What Kia needed to…

To make the Tesla Model Y more attractive in India, the American carmaker has announced a new finance scheme that significantly reduces the monthly ownership cost. The company has now introduced EMI options starting at Rs 49,000 per month with a down payment of Rs 6 lakh.The Model Y is currently sold in India in two variants: rear-wheel drive and Long Range rear-wheel drive. Prices are Rs 59.89 lakh and Rs 67.89 lakh respectively, ex-showroom. Tesla reportedly sold 227 units in India last year from an initial batch of 300 vehicles. With the new financing plan, Tesla is attempting to…

Volkswagen India has announced the start of local assembly for the upcoming Volkswagen Teron R-Line SUV. In line with the plan to launch the SUV in the first quarter of 2026, assembly work is underway at the company’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar plant. The new Teron will serve as the brand’s top-tier offering in India, slotting above the Tiguan R-Line. It will be offered in a seven-seat layout and marks the brand’s return to the premium three-row SUV segment after the discontinuation of the Tiguan AllSpace.Talking about the engine first, the Teron is expected to be powered by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo…

AI-generated image for representational purposes. If you’re planning to sell your vehicle or move it to another state, a new government rule could put those plans on hold if toll fees associated with your vehicle remain unpaid. The Center has tightened the rules for toll payment on national highways. The amendment makes it mandatory to clear any pending toll dues before completing the vehicle related procedures. Under these changes, a clear definition of “unpaid user fee” has been added, which refers to toll charges that have not been paid despite the electronic toll collection (ETC) system recording the vehicle using…

Skoda Auto India has recently revealed the much-awaited Skoda Kushaq facelift SUV in the Indian market. Prices are expected to be announced in February and deliveries are scheduled to begin in March 2026. Pre-booking is already going on. Interested customers can book the new Kushaq online or by visiting the nearest dealership. This is the first facelift of the Kushaq since its launch in 2021 and it includes cosmetic changes to the exterior, a revised interior with additional features and more. In this article, let’s take a look at the changes and upgrades the new Kushaq brings compared to the…

Hero MotoCorp is preparing to expand its electric two-wheeler portfolio, this time with an electric motorcycle under its EV subsidiary Vida. Co-developed with Zero Motorcycles, the Vida VXZ was first showcased at the EICMA 2025 in Milan last year. Now, the company has filed a design patent for this model in India, hinting at its launch. Hero Vida VXZ E-motorcycle: everything you need to knowAs per the patented design, the Vida VXZ adopts a sporty streetfighter-inspired stance with a strong mass-forward look. The motorcycle has a forward sloping seat. The front portion has sharp tank extensions, with the tank-like structure…

Audi is all set to expand the lineup of teams in the upcoming Formula 1 2026 season as the carmaker has finally debuted the Audi Revolut F1 team with its Audi R26 racecar. For the 2026 Formula 1 season, the Audi Revolut F1 Team will field Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoletto as their race drivers, with Jonathan Wheatley appointed as team principal. The German manufacturer has taken over the Sauber organization and will enter Formula 1 as a full works team for the first time in 2026.Audi R6 F1 race car debut: key details Talking about the Audi R26 race…