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A video by Zee 24 Taas reports on a vehicular incident in Thane, where a speeding car caused panic after striking multiple other vehicles. The video captures the tail end of a red car, a high end VW group car, Skoda Octavia, (bearing license plate MH01BY9969) driving away at night, while individuals giving chase record the scene. In the audio, witnesses state that the driver had allegedly stolen the vehicle and was actively fleeing, knocking into other cars and road users along the way.

A report of another high-end VW group high end crashes in Mumbai. A traffic accident occurred on Mumbai’s Coastal Road behind Breach Candy Hospital around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, resulting in minor injuries to a young girl. According to the police, a Porsche 911 GTS HYBRID lost control, struck a road divider, and subsequently collided with an Ertiga travelling behind it. The number plates were quickly taken off the car for privacy reasons.

Lexus India announces the bookings open for the All-New ES350h, the self-charging hybrid electric variant of its newly introduced eighth-generation executive sedan. The ES 350h expands the brand’s electrified portfolio, offering guests a compelling choice alongside the recently launched ES 500e, and underscores Lexus’s multi-pathway approach to a carbon-neutral future. The ES has been one of Lexus’ core global models since its debut alongside the flagship LS in 1989.

Royal Enfield, the global leader in the mid-size motorcycle segment (250cc – 750cc), has introduced two rider-focussed enhancements to the iconic Classic 350, elevating the riding experience while staying true to the motorcycle’s timeless character.

Volkswagen has introduced the ID. Cross, an all-electric compact SUV built on the MEB+ platform. Advance sales have opened in Germany at an entry price of €27,995. The vehicle measures 4,153 mm in length, 1,794 mm in width, and 1,581 mm in height, with a 2,601 mm wheelbase. It seats up to five passengers and offers 475 liters of rear cargo space alongside a 25-liter front trunk.

Škoda Auto India has inaugurated three new Customer Touchpoints in Ahmedabad and Himmatnagar, in Gujarat, further strengthening its network presence in the state and the western region of India. These new facilities,launched in partnership with PPS Motors Pvt. Ltd., include a new sales and service facility at Naroda, a new sales facility at Maninagar, and a new Compact 3S facility in Himmatnagar. Ahmedabad’s Naroda facility is spread across 26,700 sq.

Reinforcing its commitment to advancing New Energy Mobility in India, JSW MG MotorIndia today unveiled MG ADAPT (Advance Drive Architecture Platform Technology), India’s first Multi New Energy Vehicle (NEV) platform.

Kia India unveiled the Syros EV, its second mass-market electric vehicle, and opened pre-bookings for INR 25,000 through the Kia India website (kia.com)and dealerships across the country. The Syros EV pairs a best-in-segment ARAI-certified range of 526 km with an ownership package built to remove the most common barriers to EV adoption — a Lifetime* High Voltage Battery Warranty, an Assured Buyback programmeand flexible Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) financing.

Royal Enfield today commenced the registrations for its limited edition Shotgun 650, created in collaboration with the celebrated custom builder – Rough Crafts. Inspired by the bespoke custom motorcycle ‘Caliber Royale’, this limited-edition Shotgun 650 was first showcased at EICMA 2025, followed by its showcase at Motoverse 2025, and has since generated excitement globally.

Xiaomi EV today announced Xiaomi SkyNomad, the second product series under Xiaomi EV brand. Xiaomi SU7 and Xiaomi YU7 Series are positioned as “the driver’s car”; SkyNomad Series is positioned as an “intelligent, reconfigurable, large-space SUV”.