Paranur toll plaza starts barrier-free FASTag tolling: driver checks
NHAI has rolled out Tamil Nadu’s first barrier-free MLFF tolling at Paranur on the Tambaram–Tindivanam section. Vehicles keep moving, but FASTag balance and validity still matter.
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Bajaj Chetak C2501 range test: 86.5 km vs 113 km IDC claim
Autocar India's 5 Oct test took the Chetak C2501 86.5 km in Sport mode, below Bajaj's 113 km IDC claim. The result shows why city buyers should plan around real-world range.
Birbhum NH-14, NH-114 upgrade gets ₹508.66 crore: route impact
West Bengal’s Birbhum district has a ₹508.66-crore plan to strengthen and selectively widen 148.30 km across NH-14 and NH-114. Here is what changes for commuters and freight.
Skoda Slavia facelift: price due on 6 Oct, 8-speed AT and 360 camera
Skoda’s new Slavia facelift enters its final pre-launch stretch ahead of the 6 Oct 2026 price reveal, with a new 8-speed automatic, 360-degree camera and ₹15,000 booking amount.
NHAI readies Nemili, Chennasamudram for booth-free MLFF tolling
NHAI has installed automated tolling structures at Tamil Nadu's Nemili and Chennasamudram plazas, with booth-free MLFF collection expected next. FASTag balance still matters.
VLTD vendor choice flagged by bus, truck and cab operators
Bus, truck and cab operators have flagged state-level limits on approved VLTD suppliers. FuelPrice explains the AIS-140 rule, vendor checks and what fleets should verify before installation.
Mumbai Gorai crash: four women injured after SUV allegedly hits rickshaw
Four women were seriously injured at Mumbai’s Gorai Beach after an SUV allegedly hit a parked rickshaw and continued into the group, according to police reports. The investigation continues.
Chennai Cooum: GCC asks NHAI to clear river obstructions by 15 Oct
The Greater Chennai Corporation has asked NHAI to remove temporary river works for the Chennai Port–Maduravoyal corridor by 15 Oct, ahead of the northeast monsoon and possible road disruption.
Vedurupavuluru toll row: trucks asked to pay after NH-16 jam
A toll dispute at Vedurupavuluru on Vijayawada’s NH-16 briefly blocked traffic on 4 Oct. Here is what reports say and what NHAI’s exemption guidance means for project trucks.
Delhi Dwarka Road Closure: Rajapuri–Madhu Vihar Route Shut Till 16 Oct
Delhi Traffic Police says the Rajapuri-to-Madhu Vihar carriageway is closed for RCC work until 16 Oct, with adjoining routes likely to slow. Here is what drivers can check.
Emkay FY27 outlook favours two-wheelers, commercial vehicles over cars
Emkay's FY27 outlook sees two-wheelers and commercial vehicles outperforming passenger vehicles in India. September retail momentum was strong, but the forecast is not a guarantee of prices or sales.
Kia Carens Clavis gets October benefits up to ₹95,000: buyer checks
Kia Carens Clavis ICE variants get October benefits up to ₹95,000, combining cash, exchange, loyalty, scrappage and corporate offers; CNG is excluded and eligibility varies.
Maruti October car benefits reportedly reach ₹1.36 lakh: buyer checks
Reports say Maruti’s October 2026 festive benefits reach ₹1.36 lakh on select Arena and Nexa models. The figure combines offers, so city, variant, stock and eligibility matter.
Odisha EV policy extended to 31 Dec 2026: buyer subsidy continues
Odisha has extended its 2021 EV policy to 31 Dec 2026, keeping its existing purchase subsidies and road-tax and registration-fee exemptions in force. Buyers still need to check model eligibility.
Delhi EV charging: 382 sites approved; 160–180 set for first tender
Delhi says 382 EV charging sites have been approved after a fresh review, with 160–180 high-readiness locations headed for the first tender. Here is what EV users can expect.
Revised GRAP adds Sonipat to NCR vehicle curbs for drivers
CAQM’s revised Delhi-NCR GRAP schedule adds Sonipat to Stage III curbs on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel light vehicles and tightens bus and goods-vehicle rules.