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QUICK HIGHLIGHTS Avinya EVs will now be based on the Chery-JLR Freelander platform, not JLR's EMA. The change aims for better cost-competitiveness and a faster launch timeline. The first Avinya model, an SUV, is confirmed for a 2027 launch in India. Manufacturing is set for Tata's new state-of-the-art plant in Panapakkam, Tamil Nadu. Tata's premium EV ambitions just took a significant detour.

Quick Read: Make slightly more power than the regular bikes Will be available in dealerships from July 2026 Availability beginning with Maharashtra and Delhi The Indian government has been aggressively pushing the adoption of ethanol-blended fuels to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and lower emissions. As a result, manufacturers have been working on vehicles capable of running on higher ethanol blends. Hero MotoCorp has now joined the movement in a big way.

On India's highest-selling motorcycle, riding style shapes running costs. We tested the Hero Splendor Plus Xtec 2.0’s highest and lowest mileage. Splendor Plus Xtec 2.0’s Mileage Test To find the highest and lowest real-world fuel efficiency figures for theHero Splendor Plus Xtec 2.0, the test ran two extremes. Buyers in this segment pick the bike for low running costs and reliability. Mileage matters. The numbers show a direct link between throttle input and fuel use.

Quick Read: Bajaj’s very first proper adventure bike is on the horizon Could share a few components with the Pulsar range Design looks purpose-built for touring and light off-roading Bajaj is finally getting ready to enter the off-road motorcycle segment with a brand-new bike. While it was first expected to be a proper ADV, the design is more like a dual-sport. The recent spy shots suggest that the bike is now in an advanced stage of development. What Does The Spy Shots Reveal?

Bajaj has launched the 2026 Avenger 220 Street in India. Priced at Rs 1,30,172 (ex-showroom), it costs the same as its sibling – 220 Cruise. Since the Avenger 160 has been discontinued, these are the most affordable cruisers in India. Apart from the higher price tag, and the E20 compliance, the Bajaj Avenger 220 Street hasn't changed much. It has the same 220cc air and oil-cooled engine that produces 19.03PS and 17.55Nm, paired with a 5-speed gearbox.

The fifth-gen Honda City has been on sale in India for nearly six years now, and it has just received its second facelift. We finally got behind the wheel of the updated midsize sedan, and it seems to have built upon the already fantastic base it had. Here’s a closer look at what it’s like, and the top 5 things we liked about it: Sporty and Sophisticated One of the major changes in the second facelift of the Honda City has been the fascia.

Yamaha is working on improving its already existent adaptive cruise control (ACC) system for bikes. Currently, the system is completely manual, and relies on the rider to brake and downshift to reduce the speed. It already has an automated manual transmission (AMT) on bikes like the Yamaha Tracer, MT-07, and the MT-09, which shifts gears on its own. The new patent combines the AMT and the ACC for an even more seamless and a safer experience.

The sub-compact SUV space has exploded over the last few years and is now the most popular SUV segment in India. The appeal of these vehicles is obvious, they offer the practicality and ease of use of a hatchback, but with added space, more features, better road presence and that all-important SUV appeal Indian buyers simply cannot get enough of.

I can relate to the Honda City quite well. We’re both millennials in a GenZ world, trying to fight the feeling that age is catching up to us. However, while the internet moved from Bad Luck Brian to brainrot and music concert headliners may move from artists to AI slop, I still feel relevant because I made an effort to stay up to date. And apparently, so has the City. Honda City Looks The City isn’t the slender slicker it was in the 1990s.

More than a month after its debut, Toyota has finally revealed the full prices of its first EV in India, called the Urban Cruiser Ebella. Based on the Maruti e Vitara, this new EV’s fully-loaded E3 trim can be had at Rs 23.60 Lakh (ex-showroom). Let’s take a look at what we know so far: 2026 Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella: Variants And Pricing Toyota is offering the Urban Cruiser Ebella in a choice of 3 variants, namely E1, E2 and E3.