AUTO

August 2026 is set to be a landmark month for car launches in India, with MG, Mahindra, Volvo, and others introducing new models and special editions, including several limited-run vehicles and high-end EVs.

India’s electric car landscape sees a new leader in the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC, now certified for an 857km range. Meanwhile, overlooked value-packed models like the Citroen C3X, Hyundai i20, and Renault Kiger continue to compete below Rs. 10 lakh.

July 2026 is shaping up to be a major month for India’s auto market, with at least five major car and bike launches—including the new Maruti Brezza Facelift on July 24 and the Kia Syros EV on July 23—set to excite buyers.

India’s new trade pact with the UK will drop customs duties on high-end imported cars from 110% to 30% starting July 15, with savings of up to Rs 3 crore per vehicle and a potential doubling of luxury car sales.

July 2026 is shaping up to be a blockbuster month for India's car market, with Renault launching the updated Kwid at Rs 4.53 lakh and a flurry of SUV debuts from Tata, Maruti, MG, and Nissan.

Ferrari has officially launched its first electric vehicle, the Luce, in China at a price of 3,988,000 yuan ($586,600), with all 88 units quickly selling out amid controversy and fierce debate among enthusiasts.

BMW Group India’s chief, Hardeep Singh Brar, has confirmed that existing vehicles in India cannot be retrofitted to run on E30 ethanol fuel, raising compatibility concerns as the government pushes higher ethanol blends.

McLaren faces technical setbacks and controversy after Oscar Piastri drops from fourth to fifth in Monaco due to Pierre Gasly’s reversed penalty, leading to curfew exemptions and major car updates ahead of the 2026 Barcelona GP.

India’s green mobility push accelerates as Maruti Suzuki rolls out the Wagon R flex fuel, the country’s first car to run on high-ethanol E85 petrol. With more E85 stations coming and other brands poised to follow, flex-fuel technology is set to reshape the Indian auto market.

Mitsubishi has officially confirmed the return of the Pajero SUV in fall 2026, five years after discontinuing the model. The new Pajero will debut as a flagship off-roader, built on a ladder frame derived from the Triton pickup, and will anchor a family of rugged SUVs.