Author: Amit Prakash

KTM has expanded its supersport motorcycle range in India with the launch of the all-new KTM RC 160. The model has been priced at Rs 1.85 lakh, ex-showroom. The KTM RC 160 carries forward the sharp and aggressive design language seen on its bigger siblings, the RC 200 and RC 390. It is built around a lattice frame and has a full-faired body. At the front of the motorcycle, there is an LED headlamp flanked by boomerang-shaped LED DRLs on either side. The bike also gets an LCD instrument console with all-LED lighting for the headlamps, tail-lamps and indicators.Powering the…

Tata Motors has fully revealed the new 2026 Tata Punch ahead of its official launch on January 13, 2026. This is the first major facelift for the micro-SUV since its launch and brings a new exterior look, a refreshed interior, additional features and a new engine option. Pre-bookings are expected to begin soon, with customer deliveries likely to begin by the end of January 2026.Talking about the engine options first, the new Tata Punch is powered by a 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 88 PS and 115 Nm of torque. In CNG guise, the same engine produces…

Mahindra & Mahindra has recently announced the launch of the new Mahindra XUV 3XO electric SUV in the Indian market. This new EV steps in as a replacement for the outgoing A 7.2kW charger is optionally available for an additional Rs 50,000. Bookings for the EV SUV are expected to begin soon and deliveries are scheduled to begin from February 23, 2026. The 3XO Electric is based on the ICE-powered 3XO and carries over the battery pack and electric motor from the XUV400. In doing so, it replaces the Mahindra XUV400 and now competes directly with the Tata Nexon EV.…

Mahindra & Mahindra today finally launched the new Mahindra XUV 7XO SUV in the Indian market, which is priced at Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The new XUV 7XO is essentially the facelifted XUV 700 and is the next combustion-engine model from the brand to adopt the updated naming convention after the Test drive activities are scheduled to begin from January 8. Customers can book the car from January 14, and buyers who pre-registered for the AX7, AX7T and AX7L variants will be the first to receive their vehicles from that date. Meanwhile, deliveries for customers choosing the AX, AX3 and…

Hyundai Motor India has entered a new chapter with Tarun Garg officially taking charge as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer from January 1, 2026. His appointment is historic, as he becomes the first Indian national to lead Hyundai’s Indian subsidiary since its inception nearly three decades ago.With over 32 years of experience in the automotive industry, Garg brings to his new role a deep understanding of sales, marketing, distribution, financial management and product strategy. His promotion to the top role is being seen as a vote of confidence in the Indian leadership by Hyundai Motor Group at a time…

Kia India has finally announced the prices of the new 2026 Kia Seltos. The second generation Seltos brings a completely new design on the outside, a new interior layout with new-age features, and is also based on the new K3 platform. Booking of the new Seltos is already going on, its booking amount is Rs 25,000. Interested customers can book online or visit their nearest dealership. Prices for the SUV start at Rs 10.99 lakh and go up to Rs 19.99 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom). Compared to the outgoing model, the next-generation Seltos costs just Rs 20,000 more, which seems…

Skoda Auto India finished 2025 at a historic high, delivering 72,665 vehicles during the year, more than double 2024’s 35,166 units. This milestone makes 2025 the brand’s most successful year in India since it began operations in the country in 2001. The strong annual performance was supported by steady momentum through year end. 5,567 vehicles were shipped in December 2025, close to November’s 5,491-unit figure.Notably, November sales were almost double those recorded in the same month last year, underscoring the brand’s continued growth trajectory. The main contributor to this surge was the Kayak, which helped Skoda expand its reach in…

Hyundai Motor India today announced the launch of the new HX5 Plus variant for the Venue sub-compact SUV. Priced at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the newly introduced variant is set to offer a rich feature set while improving the overall value for buyers. Interested customers can book the SUV online or by visiting their nearest Hyundai dealership. 2025 Hyundai Venue first-drive review: Bigger, bolder – but better? Talking about the newly introduced HX5 Plus trim, it is offered with a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder, NA petrol engine with 83 hp and 114 Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. This new trim…

The Indian car market is gearing up for a busy season ahead, with several important launches lined up across various segments. From the long-awaited return of SUVs to new electric models and facelifts, there is a lot of activity going on in 2026. Let’s take a look at some of the major upcoming car launches here. Mahindra XUV 7XOMahindra will start with the XUV 7XO, scheduled to launch on January 5, 2026. Essentially a facelift of the XUV700, the 7XO adopts Mahindra’s new naming strategy that was previously seen with the XUV 3XO. It gets a refreshed exterior with redesigned…