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Hyundai will increase car prices by 1 percent from May 2026 due to rising input costs. The hike will vary by model and variant, with expected increases between Rs 5,500 and Rs 4.63 lakh. This is the second hike in 2026.

SMR Hyosang Automotive has reached a settlement of KRW 360 million with a South Korean subcontractor, ending a months-long dispute that had raised concerns about contract practices and supplier payments.

Trev Mobility has raised Rs 3.65 crore from its user community to expand its electric cab operations across five major Indian cities.

For 2026, the Jeep Compass Sport variant gets a notable feature boost, adding more comfort, connectivity and safety equipment to the entry point of the range.

Oil prices tumbled following the US–Iran ceasefire deal, calming global energy markets and easing import cost pressure on India.

India's fuel demand increased 8 percent in March 2026 due to panic buying during the Iran conflict, with petrol and diesel sales rising while LPG demand fell. Authorities confirmed adequate fuel stocks and stable refinery operations.

KTM has increased the price of the 390 Adventure X by Rs 17,000, now starting at Rs 3.43 lakh. The price hike follows higher GST rates for bikes above 350cc and comes ahead of new 350cc model launches.

Ultraviolette has partnered with Elektrorider to distribute its F77 Mach 2 and F77 SuperStreet electric motorcycles in six Central European countries, expanding its European presence to 19 countries and offering top-spec Recon trims.

BMW Motorrad will launch the F 450 GS in India on 23 April 2026. The 420cc adventure bike, replacing the G 310 GS, features a parallel-twin engine, advanced hardware, and four variants, with manufacturing by TVS in India.

India’s electric passenger vehicle market grew to 4.2% share in FY26, led by Tata Motors, JSW MG Motor, and Mahindra and Mahindra. New entrants held only 2% market share, while luxury segment trends varied.

Tata Motors has increased prices for the Harrier diesel variants by up to Rs 21,500 from April 2026, with the entry-level Smart diesel MT unchanged at Rs 14 lakh. Petrol and EV models see no price change.

The Tata Nexon was seen testing in India, suggesting a new CNG and AMT powertrain. The model currently offers petrol, CNG, diesel, and electric options, with a turbo-CNG setup that saves boot space.

Skoda has launched the Kushaq facelift with updated styling and features. On-road prices range from Rs 12.21 lakh to Rs 23.51 lakh in major Indian cities, varying due to taxes and local fees.

The Kia Sonet iMT turbo-petrol variant achieved 12.94 kmpl in city and 17.88 kmpl on highway tests, averaging 14.17 kmpl. The model features a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and now offers more accessible automatic options.

The Triumph Bonneville 400 is set to launch in India before Diwali with a 349cc liquid-cooled engine, classic Bonneville styling, and retro hardware, following delays due to new GST regulations.