Recent fuel, transport and policy updates, in a clear and scan-friendly format.
Gurugram has announced pump-level checks for vehicles without valid PUC certificates and electronic oversight of 1,054 pollution sites as the NCR-wide no-PUCC fuel rule begins on 1 Oct 2026.
Mercedes-Benz will launch the locally assembled GLC Electric in India on 4 Nov 2026, with bookings expected in early October. Here are its claimed range, charging and buyer checks.
Skoda’s Slavia facelift is reported to launch in India on 6 October, with ₹15,000 bookings and a new 8-speed automatic. Prices and variant details are still pending.
Skoda Auto India will raise ex-showroom prices by up to 1.2% from 1 Oct 2026, with model-specific increases capped at ₹20,000. Here's what buyers should check.
Tata has launched the Aeris compact sedan at ₹5.29 lakh with petrol, CNG and AMT choices. Bookings are open, with deliveries scheduled from 11 Oct 2026.
A 29 Sep 2026 report says CAQM has folded stricter old-goods-vehicle curbs into GRAP Stages III and IV. Fleet operators should recheck vehicle class, fuel and route before winter trips.
IRDAI's motor-insurance commission proposal remains under consultation after insurers sought a phased transition. Existing policies and current renewal quotes are not changed by the draft.
Jio-bp and Nayara Energy have reportedly capped diesel purchases at some retail pumps as bulk users switch from costlier supplies. Here is what motorists and fleets should know.
Nomura expects 25-basis-point RBI rate hikes in October and December, taking the policy rate to 5.75%. The forecast is not a decision, but could affect floating-rate car-loan costs.
Delhi's Barapullah Phase III corridor opens on 29 Sep, while a 9 am-2 pm Ring Road diversion affects Sarai Kale Khan-Ashram Chowk. Here's the driver checklist.
Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India has navigated recent supply disruptions, while OMCs face about ₹530 crore a day in under-recoveries. Drivers get the price-risk context.
Petrol and diesel rates stayed unchanged in major Indian cities on 29 Sep 2026 despite volatile crude. Check the latest city rate, local taxes and your trip cost before refuelling.
Skoda has started making the refreshed Slavia at its Pune plant ahead of its festive-season launch. The facelift adds an 8-speed automatic, new cabin tech and parking aids; price is pending.
Suzuki launched the Hayabusa Special Edition in India on 28 Sep 2026 at ₹19.90 lakh ex-showroom Delhi, adding styling and rider-aid updates. The standard model costs ₹18.99 lakh.
Tata Motors has extended Battery-as-a-Service to all six Tata EVs, lowering entry prices by up to ₹7.30 lakh but adding a separate per-kilometre battery charge.
Audi has started assembling the all-new Q3 in Maharashtra ahead of its 16 Oct India launch. Bookings are open, but price and final variant details remain pending.
