Audi India weighs local EV assembly; buyer impact explained
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.
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Mahindra Scorpio Classic price up ₹8,500; new range ₹13.43–17.48 lakh
Mahindra Scorpio Classic prices have risen by ₹6,500–₹8,500 across four diesel variants. Mahindra’s booking page now lists ₹13.43–₹17.48 lakh ex-showroom, affecting buyers awaiting invoices.
Toyota Glanza facelift teaser shows new front ahead of 14 Oct launch
Toyota has teased the Glanza facelift ahead of its 14 Oct 2026 India launch, showing a revised front end. Buyers still await confirmed features, powertrain, variants and prices.
Volvo ES90, EX90 India launch on 12 Oct: range and charging details
Volvo is scheduled to launch the ES90 electric sedan and EX90 SUV in India on 12 Oct. The EX90’s listed range, battery and fast-charging figures give buyers a useful pre-launch baseline.
Several banks lift repo-linked loan rates by 25 bps after RBI hike: car-loan checks
PNB, Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and other lenders raised repo-linked benchmarks after the RBI’s 7 Oct hike to 5.50%. Car-loan borrowers need to check the benchmark, reset date and EMI.
NHAI barrierless tolling reaches seven plazas: FASTag rules explained
NHAI's barrierless MLFF tolling is live at seven named plazas, including Paranur in Tamil Nadu. Drivers need an active FASTag and must act within 72 hours if an e-notice arrives.
Hyundai India nears 1 crore sales in 2026: what buyers need to know
Hyundai has sold 98,84,960 vehicles in India through Q3 2026 and is expected to cross 1 crore this year. The milestone matters for buyers weighing model choice, service reach and future launches.
NHAI Local Pass reaches 300+ toll plazas; annual FASTag plan proposed
NHAI’s digital Local Pass is now listed at 300+ toll plazas. The monthly pass starts from ₹350 for eligible local vehicles, while an annual version remains only a proposal.
Tata Motors raises Iveco offer to €14.40: what it means for fleets
Tata Motors has raised its all-cash offer for Iveco to €14.40 per share after approval delays. Here is what the move could mean for India’s commercial-vehicle and fleet market.
Kota expressway crash kills 2: parked-truck safety checks
Two people died after a second truck hit a crash scene on the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway in Kota on 9 Oct. Injury counts differ across police-based reports; here are safer breakdown checks.
Tesla opens Noida Experience Centre; Model Y starts at ₹50.89 lakh
Tesla has opened a retail-only Experience Centre at Skymark One in Noida, its third NCR touchpoint. Model Y prices start at ₹50.89 lakh ex-showroom as of 10 Oct 2026.
Gujarat's Modhera extends solar village model to EV mobility
Modhera's solar-village infrastructure is being linked with EV charging near the Sun Temple, giving drivers a cleaner local option while showing what to verify before relying on a rural charger.
Mercedes-Benz Electric GLC draws 650+ EOIs before 4 Nov India launch
Mercedes-Benz India says its Electric GLC crossed 650 expressions of interest in 36 hours after 5 October registrations. The 4 November launch is set, but price and final India specs remain pending.
RBI raises repo rate by 25 bps to 5.50%; car-loan borrowers face reset checks
The RBI raised the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50% on 7 Oct 2026. The practical check for borrowers is their benchmark, reset date and whether the lender changes EMI or tenure.
Chennai traffic diversions on 11 Oct: commercial vehicles face route changes
Chennai traffic police will divert commercial and heavy vehicles from 8 AM to 4:30 PM on 11 Oct during the Prime Minister’s visit. Here are affected corridors and planning checks.
Skoda Kushaq price hike: variants now cost up to ₹19.19 lakh
Skoda has raised Kushaq prices by up to ₹20,000 in October 2026, with no mechanical change. The compact SUV now spans ₹10.69 lakh–₹19.19 lakh ex-showroom.