Recent fuel, transport and policy updates, in a clear and scan-friendly format.
MegaCharge will build and run EV charging sites for Safexpress logistics hubs under a framework signed on 9 Oct 2026. Sites need feasibility approval; no station count or contract value is committed.
Volvo Cars India has launched the six-seat EX90 electric SUV at an introductory ₹1.26 crore, with a claimed 625 km WLTP range and deliveries due from January 2027.
NHAI will inspect toll-plaza toilets, booths and surrounding facilities at least weekly. Agencies with unresolved deficiencies at 10% of operated plazas can face a 15-day NHAI bid bar.
NHAI has assured Telangana that NH-65 widening between Hyderabad and Vijayawada is targeted to start by January 2027. Here is what changes - and what does not - for drivers.
NHAI has invited bids worth ₹10.57 crore to rehabilitate 12 distressed bridges on Tamil Nadu’s Nagapattinam–Ramanathapuram NH-32 stretch. Here’s what drivers should watch.
SECI has invited a developer for a minimum 4 MW solar project along the elevated Delhi–Dehradun Highway. The tender is proposed infrastructure, not an immediate toll or route change.
Kawasaki has shown the Z300 street-naked motorcycle in Bengaluru, with bookings reported for 19 Oct 2026. Price and final specifications are expected on 20 Oct.
Automakers and city-gas distributors have challenged parts of the CAQM Delhi-NCR EV roadmap, but the panel ideas remain proposals. Here is what CNG and EV users should check now.
Harley-Davidson’s Sprint 440 teaser shows a low-slung cruiser with a 440cc engine, but India launch, price and availability remain unconfirmed. The official APAC page lists Philippines and Malaysia.
Tamil Nadu opened 66 km of four-lane NH-744 and NH-744A corridors on 11 Oct 2026, while NHAI’s Nathampatti user-fee tender means drivers should check route access and toll updates.
A fresh report highlights shorter inter-city journeys on India’s expanding expressway network. Drivers still need to compare tolls, FASTag status, fuel use and whether a corridor is open end to end.
JSW Motors is preparing an independent India entry with at least four new-energy SUVs. Reports put the Jetour T2-based Combat plug-in hybrid debut on 4 Dec 2026.
MotoHaus has launched the VLF Strada electric scooter in India from ₹1,19,999, with two battery options and claimed IDC range up to 250 km. Here are the buyer checks.
Jio-bp has reportedly raised petrol by ₹5 and diesel by ₹3 per litre from 11 Oct 2026. Local prices vary, so drivers should check the outlet rate before refuelling.
NHAI plans a condition survey of about 500 homes along Shimla’s Bhatta-Kufar–Chalaunthi twin tunnels before work resumes after cracks triggered a halt and resident safety concerns.
Audi India is considering local EV assembly, with a decision expected in the next few months. No model, price or launch date is confirmed, but the plan could widen premium-EV choice.
