Porsche 718 Cayman GT4: Prowling for performance enthusiasts in India 

• Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 is powered by a 4.0-litre six-cylinder naturally-aspirated engine. This is mated to a six-speed manual transmission unit. There is 414 bhp for the taking and 420 Nm of torque on offer.

After YZF-R3, Yamaha reveals R125 limited edition model

• The new R125 has been introduced to commemorate Yamaha's victory at the Belgian GP in 1964.

• The new special edition YZF-R125 gets a white body base colour and prominent red racing red graphics.
• Globally, Yamaha YZF-R125 is a rival to the likes of the KTM RC125.

Piaggio to launch updated Aprilia SR 160 with digital cluster in India

• The 2022 Aprilia SR 160 has been spotted getting tested.

• The updated meter console on the SR 160 appears to have been borrowed from Aprilia's SXR range.
• Expect the 2022 Aprilia SR 160 to carry forward the same powertrain, suspension, brakes, and other hardware components.

What went wrong with Tesla Model 3 in Florida? NTSB to probe the latest crash

• A Tesla Model 3 was involved in a crash that resulted in a fire and killed two people.

Ather Energy rapidly expands experience centres count. What's driving this push?

• Ather Energy has recently inaugurated its new retail outlet - Ather Space in Goa, alongside, it has also commenced retail operations in Coimbatore. 

• Ather has strengthened its presence in Tamil Nadu with the third Experience Center in the state. 

This police department becomes car tester; takes Ford Mach-E for evaluation

• Michigan Police Department is testing a Ford Mach-E prototype for various aspects.

Tata Safari Gold Edition SUV launched at ₹21.89 lakhs

• Tata Safari Gold Edition is available in two different colour options - While Gold and Black Gold.

• Apart from the exclusive colours and new features, the SUV comes same as the standard version of Safari.

Citroen to provide Onto with fleet of 300 e-C4 electric cars

• Citroen has announced that it will provide 300 new e-C4 100%-electric vehicles to Onto.

• Onto, founded in 2017, provides its customers subscription-based EV ownership experience.
• The newly announced Citroen e-C4 electric cars will be made available to Onto customers from this October.

New variants of Honda Activa, Dio to launch ahead of festive season in India

• While the Honda Activa 6G will come in two new variants, the Dio scooter will get four new variants.

• Information on the launch of the new Honda Activa, Dio has been revealed by the type approval documents filed with the Delhi RTO.

Face ID, fingerprint sensor on cars? Genesis promises smartphone-like tech

• Genesis Face Connect technology is capable of identifying faces of vehicle owners, lock or unlock the car and operate doors without using a smart key. 

TVS Raider vs rivals: Price comparison

• The new TVS Raider has been priced from ₹77,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

• The Raider by TVS is a direct rival to the likes of the other 125 cc bikes in the segment such as the Bajaj Pulsar 125, Hero Glamour and Honda Shine SP 125.

Limited-edition Yamaha YZF-R3 breaks cover: All you need to know

• The new livery on the YZF-R3 pays homage to Yamaha’s first win at the Belgian GP in 1964 with Phil Read.

• Save for the new paint theme, there is no other change on the Yamaha YZF-R3.

Ola S1, S1 Pro electric scooters worth over ₹1,100 crore sold in two days

• Ola Electric has stopped taking bookings for its e-scooters after a two-days sales window. It will reopen booking for S1 and S1 Pro electric scooters again on November 1.

Watch: Hyundai Motor Group deploys creepy yet cutting-edge robots at Kia plant

• A result of collaboration between Hyundai Motor Group and Boston Dynamics, these eerie robots serve a noble purpose.

India's first electric highway likely to connect Delhi and Jaipur: Nitin Gadkari

• The Centre is in talks with foreign firms to seek help to build India's first electric highway. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari wants it to be laid between Delhi and Jaipur first.

Tesla rival Lucid's first car has a range of 837 kms, the longest in US

• Lucid Air Dream Edition's official range on single charge is nearly 200 kms more than its rival Tesla Model S Long Range, which has 651 kms of range.

Ather Energy adds 200 fast chargers in India, offers free charging till year-end

• Ather Energy is now adding 45 fast chargers every month, claimed Tarun Mehta, CEO of the Bengaluru-based EV manufacturer.

Petrol, diesel under GST? Key meeting today may decide taxes on fuel prices

• If petrol and diesel prices fall under the GST regime, it may lead to massive reduction in fuel prices. Petrol price may drop to ₹75 per litre while diesel price may be revised to ₹68 per litre.

Centre's PLI scheme may tempt Tesla to set up facility in India, says minister

• Tesla CEO Elon Musk had recently criticised high import duties in India as a deterrent for the foreign EV makers to launch their products here.

With eyes peeled on India, Citroen C3 unveiled to the world, to launch in 2022

• Citroen C3 is based on the Common Modular Platform which also underpins the upcoming Tata Punch micro-SUV.

• Once launched in India, Citroen C3 is expected to compete against the likes of Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger.

Hero MotoCorp set to hike prices of entire bike and scooter range

• Hero MotoCorp motorcycles and scooters will be more expensive to buy, by up to ₹3,000 depending on the model selected.

Delhi to Mumbai drive in 12 hours flat: 10 key points about expressway

• Delhi-Mumbai Expressway promises to not just cut down travel time and distance between the two cities but bring about economic benefits galore.

2021 TVS Raider track test review: Commuter for the young at heart

• Is the new TVS Raider worth checking out? Or is it just another product with all show but no go?

• TVS Raider 125 comes based on a completely new engine and platform. 
• Read the 2021 TVS Raider review below to find if it is sensible enough to find a place in your garage.

Are toll charges high in India? Nitin Gadkari says ‘ have to pay for good roads’

• Nitin Gadkari highlights that commuters ought to be ready to pay if better roads in the country are expected.

2021 Kia Carnival launched, turns on VIP mode. Here's all that's new

• The refreshed Kia Carnival range starts from ₹24,95,000 (ex-showroom, pan India).

• The new 2021 Carnival is offered in four trim levels – Limousine+, Limousine, Prestige, and Premium.

Ola Electric S1 e-scooters worth ₹600 crore sold in a single day

• Ola Electric S1 scooter has received a massive response since reservations and purchase windows were opened online.

• Thursday is the last day in the ongoing phase of purchase for Ola S1 and Ola S1 Pro trims.

All-electric Rolls Royce aircraft soars to break glass ceiling of mobility

• Rolls Royce developed the electric plane under the ACCEL programme that is short for Accelerating the Electrification of Flight.

• Rolls Royce, with other companies, is also in the process of creating an all-electric passenger aircraft that is expected to be ready for service by 2026.

How does Ford India plan to compensate dealers post exit? FADA seeks clarity

• Ford India had announced it will end production of its mass-market vehicles at its two production facilities in the country.

• The fate of plant workers as well as dealer partners in the country may be a limbo now.

2021 TVS Raider launched in India. What makes this Bajaj Pulsar rival special?

• The TVS Raider comes out as a completely new offering from the ground up.

• TVS Raider 125 is a rival to the likes of the Bajaj Pulsar 125 and the Honda CB Shine SP.

Citroen C3 SUV to make global debut today

• Citroen is all set to globally unveil a new SUV in the sub-compact category which is codenamed CC21, but likely to be called C3. The SUV will be launched first in India and South American markets.

2021 Ducati Monster officially teased ahead of launch in India

• Ducati hasn't yet disclosed the final date for the price announcement of the 2021 Monster in India.

• The new-gen Monster made its debut last year in December. 

2021 Force Gurkha bookings to open on this date. Price, specs and more here

• Force Gurkha will renew its rivalry against the Mahindra Thar in the affordable off-road SUV space. It gets a number of key updates in its second generation.

2021 MG Astor SUV unveiled with ADAS and AI features, to rival Creta, Seltos

• 2021 MG Astor SUV, which is the ICE iteration of the carmaker's electric vehicle ZS EV, is expected to launch in the next few weeks.

Yamaha YZF-R15 M launch date revealed 

• The Yamaha YZF-R15 M will be offered with some major design updates inspired from the previously launched YZF-R7 supersport model.

After glitch-induced delay, Ola Electric scooter sale goes live

• Ola Electric S1 and S1 Pro scooters have found scores of takers with deliveries promised from October onwards.

Nissan Magnite is official car of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in UAE and Oman

• Nissan Magnite is expected to be put on display at the venues hosting the ICC T20 World Cup come October.

Is mammoth fall in petrol, diesel prices in the offing? All eyes on GST Council

• Petrol and diesel prices in the country have been at record levels and are being sold for well over ₹100 per litre in many parts.

Madras HC puts brakes on increasing speed limit to 120 kmph on highways

• The matter was posted in August for filing a compliance report. In its report, the Centre justified its action in increasing the speed limit.

• HC directed the Centre and the State to roll out fresh notifications with a lower speed limit.

Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR breaks cover

• The new Triumph Speed Triple 1200 RR comes out based on the same platform as the Speed Triple 1200 naked street bike.

• The Speed Triple 1200 RR comes with clip-on handlebars that replace the single-piece handlebar found previously.

Tata Safari Gold Edition teased ahead of reveal at 2021 IPL in UAE

• The new Tata Safari Gold Edition will likely get a High Street Gold colour scheme as previously seen on the Tata Altroz.

• Tata Safari is currently available in the Indian market in as many as five colour schemes - Royale Blue, Tropical Mist, Daytona Grey, Orcus White and Tropical Mist Adventure.

2021 Force Gurkha, Mahindra Thar rival, breaks cover

• 2021 Force Gurkha SUV, which will rival Mahindra Thar in the 4X4 off-road adventure vehicle segment, has undergone several changes in its second generation and has become a more premium offering than its predecessor.

Ford workers at Tamil Nadu plant seek state government's help: Report

• Ford workers at the facility near Chennai fear for their future once the plant shuts and want the state government to provide them with alternate jobs.

MG Astor, Hyundai Creta rival, to break cover today: Things you need to know

• MG Astor SUV will be the carmaker's fifth offering in India after Hector, Hector Plus, Gloster and ZS EV.

• Expected to be priced from ₹10 lakh (ex-showroom), MG Astor will come loaded with advanced features like ADAS.

'Made In India for Indians' Citroen C3 SUV teased ahead of debut this week

• The Citroen C3, which is codenamed CC21, is going to be the first SUV in India to come with a flex-fuel engine that is compatible with ethanol-based fuel.

China cracks down on cars sending data abroad, develops tracking machines

• A government-backed agency in China has reportedly managed to build a mechanism by which data transmission using communication devices can be monitored in a vehicle during tests.

• China is concerned high-tech cars in the country, especially those of foreign brands, may transmit data to foreign soil.

After EQC success, Mercedes may drive in EQE and EQB electric vehicles to India

• Mercedes-Benz recently unveiled the EQE electric saloon which also made its world debut at the IAA Munich 2021.

• Mercedes-Benz EQB is a compact electric SUV that was unveiled earlier this year. It will feature seven seats. 

MG Astor SUV put to tests in Ladakh ahead of India launch

• Astor from MG Motor India is expected to be officially launched later in September and will have a number of worthy rivals to compete against.

Kia Sonet finds one lakh takers in a year since launch

• Kia Sonet was launched back in September last year and is available at a starting price of ₹6.79 lakh (ex-showroom). It rivals Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300 and Tata Nexon among others in the subcompact SUV segment.

Tata Punch showcases its rugged nature in latest teaser ahead of launch

• Tata Punch micro SUV is expected to launch around the upcoming festive season and will take on rivals like Maruti Suzuki Ignis.

Anand Mahindra ‘amazed’ at Bolero's water-wading ability on flooded streets

• Anand Mahindra, Group Chairman of the Mahindra Group, reacted to a video of a Bolero SUV wading through flooded streets in Rajkot, Gujarat.

New TVS motorcycle teased ahead of September 16 launch 

• The upcoming TVS motorcycle might get a 125cc engine.

• This will make the motorbike a direct rival to the likes of the Bajaj Pulsar 125 and The Honda CB Shine SP.

Maruti Swift plays in a league of its own, hits sales milestone of 25 lakh units

• First launched in India in 2005, Maruti Suzuki Swift has been topping sales charts consistently.

• Maruti Swift is a common sight on Indian roads but its timely updates continue to help it have a dominant place in the premium hatchback segment.

Hyundai reveals more details about Casper SUV, shows interior

• Hyundai Casper is the Korean carmaker's upcoming micro SUV, built on the same platform as the Hyundai i10. Casper is likely to launch in the next few weeks.

GM puts money on software maker to develop its self-driving car tech

• General Motors has teamed up with US startup Oculii for the development of self-driving technology.

• General Motors remains bullish on autonomous driving goals. 

Ather 450+ price reduced in this state, is lowest in India after EV subsidy

• The price of Ather 450+ electric scooter has been reduced by as much as ₹24,000 after the revision, lower than most of the 125cc engine scooters in India.

Check out this concept hybrid Rolls Royce haul truck with reduced emissions

• The Rolls Royce MTU hybrid truck is being touted as the future of vehicles used in mining and other similar areas but with the benefit of having far less emissions that conventional vehicles which are a common sight at present.

Ola electric scooter facility to be largest all-women factory in the world

• Ola Electric will employ 10,000 women to power its electric scooter factory in Tamil Nadu which, at full capacity, will also be the largest in the world for electric scooters.

Paytm to deploy FASTag-based parking services across the country

• Paytm is currently working with several municipal corporations across states to launch FASTag-based parking facilities both at organized and unorganized sites.

• FASTag are mandatory stickers for vehicles which enable seamless movement across toll plazas with payments being made digitally.

This could be the name of Mahindra's next electric car. Know more here

• Mahindra has been working on a couple of electric cars with one of them being the Mahindra eKUV100.

• Roy Doring converted 51 ICE vehicles into electric cars.

BMW India launches X5 xDrive SportX Plus, price starts at ₹77.50 lakh

• BMW X5 xDrive SportX Plus comes available in two different variants - xDrive40i and xDrive30d.

• The BMW X5 xDrive SportX Plus will be built locally.