Audi Q3 local assembly starts in India ahead of 16 Oct launch
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.
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UP Operation Kavach 2.0: 3-day bus checks and passenger checklist
Uttar Pradesh has begun a three-day Operation Kavach 2.0 drive to inspect private buses for fitness, permits, safety equipment and excessive rooftop luggage after a recent bus fire.
NH-930P Telangana toll fee notified; local monthly pass set at ₹360
MoRTH has notified user-fee collection for the Valigonda–Thorrur stretch of Telangana’s NH-930P, with a ₹360 monthly pass for eligible local non-commercial vehicle owners in 2026-27.
IRDAI motor insurance cap proposal leaves existing renewals unclear
IRDAI’s draft motor-insurance commission caps remain proposals. Distributors seek clarity on whether future renewals of existing policies would be covered; the draft does not change current cover.
India's Russian crude supply falls to five-month low; October watch
India's Russian crude arrivals fell to about 1.75 million barrels a day in September. Reuters says tighter October-November supply could push refiners to costlier alternatives.
India's first LNG-powered train starts from Sabarmati, uses dual fuel
Indian Railways has flagged off the country's first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati in Ahmedabad, using a diesel-LNG system designed to reduce diesel use on select services.
Tata Motors PV eyes 15% share soon, 20% by FY31: buyer impact
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles expects to cross 15% domestic share soon and targets 20% by FY31, with EVs, CNG and new segments central to the plan for Indian buyers.
Delhi winter plan: parking doubles, 50% WFH from 1 Nov
Delhi’s winter pollution plan adds doubled authorised parking fees, staggered office hours and 50% WFH from 1 Nov; construction curbs will tighten through Jan 2027.
Honda’s 2028 compact SUV may get a sourced 1.2-litre engine
Honda’s India-focused under-4-metre model is confirmed for the 2028 roadmap. A report says it may use a 1.2-litre petrol, hybrid and CNG-capable engine, but details remain unconfirmed.
NHAI tightens crash-barrier standards: what drivers should know
NHAI has tightened metal crash-barrier specifications after finding non-compliant installations on some highway projects. The update targets future work, not tolls or existing routes.
FASTag Annual Pass crosses one crore; ₹3,075 rules for drivers
NHAI says the FASTag Annual Pass crossed the one-crore landmark after its first year. The FY 2026–27 pass still costs ₹3,075 for one year or 200 eligible toll crossings.
Hyderabad consumer panel orders ₹5.60 lakh after car claim rejection
A Hyderabad consumer commission ordered ₹5.60 lakh after an insurer rejected a damaged-car claim as prior damage. Here is what policyholders can document and check.
GARC expands EV and crash-safety testing under PM E-DRIVE
GARC in Chennai is adding EV, battery, ADAS and crash-testing capacity under PM E-DRIVE. The upgrade could strengthen safety validation and certification for future electric cars, buses and trucks.
Dilip Buildcon named L-1 bidder for ₹688.23 crore Solapur corridor
Dilip Buildcon is the L-1 bidder for NHAI’s planned 9.66-km Solapur NH-65 elevated corridor. The ₹688.23-crore bid is not an immediate toll change or a confirmed construction start for drivers.
Switch Mobility secures 840 e-buses for Delhi-NCR under PM E-DRIVE
Switch Mobility has reportedly secured an order for 840 low-floor electric buses for Delhi under PM E-DRIVE. The 9-metre and 12-metre mix is announced, but routes and service timing are not.
Renault Triber Turbo goes official with 100PS and 180Nm
As of 28 Sep 2026, Renault India has listed the Triber TCe 100PS turbo with 180Nm and a claimed 21 km/l. The update clarifies specs but leaves variant pricing to confirm.