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The 2027 Kia Seltos EX base variant debuted at the New York Auto Show with lifestyle accessories. US launch is set for mid-2026, followed by a hybrid version. The model features advanced tech and strong safety ratings.

The Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7 variant, priced Rs 96,000 above the AX5, offers premium features, advanced safety, and exclusive design elements. Both variants share powertrains, but all-wheel drive is available only in higher trims.

Classic Legends is set to launch several new motorcycles on 23 April 2026, with the BSA Scrambler 650 expected to debut in India. The Scrambler 650 will likely be priced below the Royal Enfield Bear 650 and uses a 652cc engine.

Royal Enfield updates the Hunter 350 with a new variant and three new colour options for the top variant. The motorcycle retains its 349cc engine and performance, while the new colours offer more choices for buyers.

Ultraviolette Automotive continues its global journey by expanding operations into six Central European countries. The move reinforces the Indian EV manufacturer’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.

Royal Enfield’s first electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea, is finally set to debut in India on April 10. With a 3.91 kWh battery, city‑friendly performance and modern rider aids.

Gujarat is developing the Mandal–Becharaji Special Investment Region as a major hub for electric vehicle manufacturing. The region offers integrated infrastructure, policy support, and incentives, strengthening Gujarat’s position in India’s EV sector.

Indian EV startups are forming global partnerships to improve battery technology, focusing on technology-sharing and local manufacturing. China’s leadership in lithium-ion batteries serves as a model as India aims to reduce import dependency.

Tata Motors has deployed Excelfore's OTA software update and remote diagnostics platform in the new Tata Sierra, marking a production-scale move toward software-defined vehicles using open industry standards.

KTM has raised the 390 Duke's price by Rs 40,000 to Rs 3.39 lakh ex-showroom Delhi due to a 40 percent tax. The on-road price now exceeds Rs 4 lakh. The upcoming 350cc Duke will attract a lower tax rate.

Volkswagen has started production of the facelifted Taigun at its Pune plant ahead of the April 2026 launch. The updated SUV features design, technology, and safety enhancements, with over 1.43 lakh units produced since 2021.

Royal Enfield has launched the Himalayan 450 Mana Black edition in the US at $6,599. The model includes rally kit accessories as standard, features a taller seat, and retains the 452cc engine with 39.4bhp and 39Nm.

KTM’s new RC 450 has debuted in China with a 449cc twin-cylinder motor developing 56 bhp, shared roots with the CFMoto 450SR platform, and serious supersport intent, backed by premium components.

Sona Comstar, one of India’s leading automotive technology suppliers, has reached a major production milestone, manufacturing over 500 million differential gears and 10 million differential assemblies.

The Bond franchise is going off-road as Triumph’s TF 250-X motocross bike joins the upcoming 007 First Light video game, reimagined in Q Lab with a rear-facing flamethrower and full spy-spec gadget treatment.