BMW unveils new 3 Series; claimed 912-km i3 range, India unconfirmed
BMW has revealed the eighth-generation 3 Series with its first electric i3, including a claimed 912-km WLTP range. India pricing and launch timing remain unannounced.
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IRDAI motor insurance debate: 87.3% claim ratio, no premium change yet
Bajaj General CEO Tapan Singhel says the 87.3% industry loss ratio should guide the insurance debate. IRDAI’s distribution proposal remains under consultation, so motor premiums are unchanged for now.
Delhi-NCR No-PUC, No-Fuel Enforcement Starts 1 Oct at 500 Stations
CAQM’s no-PUCC, no-fuel direction starts across Delhi-NCR on 1 Oct 2026. Delhi will enforce it at 500 ANPR-enabled fuel stations; drivers should check certificates before refuelling.
BofA forecasts 100 bps RBI hikes through H1 2027: car-loan impact
Bank of America Securities has forecast 100 bps of RBI repo-rate hikes through H1 2027, a view that could lift borrowing costs for Indian car buyers if lenders pass it through.
CAFE-III Norms Start 1 Apr 2027: What Car Buyers Need to Know
India notified CAFE-III fuel-efficiency rules for new passenger vehicles from 1 Apr 2027. The fleet-average targets may influence petrol, hybrid and EV choices, but do not change existing cars.
NHAI to inspect 17 low-bid highway projects by December 2026
NHAI will inspect 17 highway projects where bids were over 15% below estimates. Checks cover safety, materials and traffic management, with the first round due by December 2026.
MoRTH Special Campaign 6.0 starts 2 Oct: toll plazas and potholes
MoRTH’s Special Campaign 6.0 will run from 2–31 Oct 2026, focusing on highway cleanliness, toll-plaza upkeep, road markings and potholes. Here is what drivers can expect.
MG Hector Tomahawk EV: 50 Surat deliveries, price and buyer checks
JSW MG Motor India handed over 50 Hector Tomahawk EVs in Surat on 28 Sep, a fresh delivery milestone. Here are the BaaS cost, range, charging and buyer checks.
IEEFA flags EV charging reliability gaps beyond station count
An IEEFA briefing says India’s EV charging challenge now includes uptime, cross-network access, cost, home charging and grid readiness—not just the number of stations.
Haryana notifies ₹40–₹350 toll rates for Gurugram–Faridabad roads
Haryana has notified toll rates of ₹40 to ₹350 for sections of three Gurugram–Faridabad-region roads. Here are the vehicle charges, passes, exemptions and what is not yet clear.
Porsche Cayenne Electric India debut on 30 Sep: ₹1.77 crore price, 642-km claim
Porsche is set to bring the Cayenne Electric to India on 30 Sep 2026 at an official ₹1.77 crore starting price. Here are its battery, range and charging figures.
IRDAI motor insurance proposal draws broker pushback; buyers wait
IRDAI’s proposed insurance-distribution reset has drawn objections from the brokers’ body. The regulator says it is not final; motor-policy buyers face no immediate rule change.
Kerala Forms Five-Member SIT for Suspected Fraudulent Motor Claims
Kerala has formed a five-member, multi-department SIT to investigate suspected fraudulent motor-accident compensation claims. Here is what genuine vehicle-insurance claimants should keep ready.
September auto demand stays strong as brokers see festive sales lift
Nomura, Yes Securities and other brokerages see strong September auto demand ahead of the festive season, but their forecasts vary. Here is what the estimates mean for car, two-wheeler and EV buyers.
Green Highways: 3.61 crore saplings, bio-bitumen trials
India's 28 Sep 2026 Green Highways update says 3.61 crore saplings cover about 1.32 lakh km of National Highways, with satellite monitoring and bio-bitumen trials shaping future road upkeep.
MoRTH’s October highway drive targets toll plazas, potholes and signs
MoRTH’s Special Campaign 6.0 will target National Highway cleanliness, toll-plaza upkeep, signs and potholes from 2–31 Oct 2026; drivers should expect maintenance, not a new toll rule.