New Audi Q3 enters local assembly ahead of 16 Oct India launch
Audi has started local assembly of the all-new Q3 at its Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar plant. The SUV is due on 16 Oct 2026; prices and final variants remain pending.
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Greater Noida bus fire kills 9: sleeper-bus safety checks for travellers
Nine passengers died after a Bihar-registered sleeper bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway on 24 Sep. The cause remains under investigation, raising questions about exits, fitness and response.
Lawngtlai bars illegal vehicle sales to Myanmar, adds document checks
Lawngtlai’s temporary order restricts illegal vehicle sales to Myanmar and document transfers to Myanmar nationals. Sellers and operators must verify ownership before cross-border trade.
India’s heavy-commercial-vehicle safety roadmap sets 2027–28 dates: what fleets should track
Netradyne is discussing mandatory driver-monitoring systems for commercial fleets, while MoRTH’s official roadmap sets 2027–28 dates for drowsiness, lane and braking safety features.
India EV registrations top 24 lakh; state readiness remains uneven
A fresh data analysis puts 2025 EV registrations at 24.1 lakh, while NITI Aayog’s index shows sharp state gaps in EV uptake and charging readiness. Here’s what buyers should check.
Tata Aeris launched at ₹5.29 lakh with petrol, CNG and AMT
Tata has launched the Aeris compact sedan as the Tigor replacement at ₹5.29 lakh ex-showroom. Petrol, factory-fitted CNG and manual/AMT choices make the launch relevant to private-car buyers.
Rural India drove 55% of two-wheeler registrations in H1 2026
JATO data shows rural India accounted for 55% of two-wheeler registrations in January–June 2026, while rural EV penetration stayed at 5.9%. Here is what buyers should read from the split.
South Delhi gets 5.5-km elevated corridor plan for commuters
UTTIPEC has approved a proposed six-lane, 5.5-km corridor on Maa Anandmayee Marg, plus Mukarba Chowk and Metro-access works. The plan affects future Delhi routes, not today’s traffic.
RBI absorbs ₹75,026 crore: what car-loan buyers should check
The RBI absorbed ₹75,026 crore through a one-day VRRR auction on 23 Sep as surplus liquidity stood at ₹4.45 lakh crore on 22 Sep. Here is what it means for floating-rate car loans.
East Delhi to Get 3 Foot Overbridges on Delhi-Dehradun Expressway
Two foot overbridges with lifts have received foundation stones on East Delhi's NH-709B corridor, with a third approved to make crossings safer without disrupting traffic.
Petrol pump UPI fee: ₹5 MDR above ₹2,000 from 15 Oct for drivers
Finance Ministry sources said no exemption proposal has reached it as fuel dealers seek relief; the official framework keeps UPI free for users but charges pumps ₹5 above ₹2,000 from 15 Oct.
Delhi EV Policy 2026: 5,678 applications, 1,664 payouts by 21 Sep
Delhi’s EV Policy 2026 has logged 5,678 applications and paid ₹4.80 crore to 1,664 beneficiaries by 21 Sep 2026. Electric two-wheelers account for most claims and payouts.
IRDAI proposes unbundling insurance from car loans for buyers
IRDAI's 23 Sep consultation paper proposes stopping compulsory insurance bundling with car loans. Any permitted package would show costs separately, giving buyers clearer loan and cover choices.
NSO survey: UP leads domestic overnight travel; rural buses take 32%
The NSO survey for July 2025-June 2026 puts Uttar Pradesh first in domestic overnight visitor-trips at 15.7% and shows how bus, train and transport costs shape Indian travel.
Pune Ganesh Visarjan: 17 Roads Close, 48-Hour Heavy Vehicle Ban
Pune traffic police will close 17 road stretches in phases on 25 Sep for Ganesh Visarjan and bar heavy vehicles until midnight on 26 Sep. Here are diversions, parking and timing details.
Maruti Suzuki starts 300 kW green-hydrogen pilot at Manesar
Maruti Suzuki has commissioned a 300 kW pilot electrolyser at Manesar that uses surplus solar power to make hydrogen for factory fuel, with wider rollout still to be assessed.