Recent fuel, transport and policy updates, in a clear and scan-friendly format.
HPCL’s reported EV-charging expansion is moving towards buses, trucks and highway routes. EV travellers and fleet operators should verify connector, access and uptime before planning any station stop.
SunBridge BioEnergy has started commercial production at a 300 KLD grain-ethanol plant in Seoni. The project adds supply capacity but does not change pump prices or E20 rules immediately.
Škoda has launched the Slavia facelift at ₹9.99 lakh ex-showroom, with a new 8-speed automatic, 360-degree camera and six trims. Deliveries begin next week.
India is revisiting its ₹10,000-crore aviation-fuel support scheme after no airline opted in; rising ATF costs could affect airfares, cargo and route viability, but no redesign is final.
E3 Electric.AI has started E3 TRION production at its Hyderabad plant, with batch deliveries due from 7 Oct 2026. The three-variant scooter targets city commuters and business riders.
Mercedes-Benz India says the CLA Electric has crossed 1,000 confirmed orders, but limited imports are pushing deliveries into 2027. Here is what the backlog means for EV buyers.
NTPC Vindhyachal has sent its first pond-ash rake by rail for an NHAI Varanasi road project. The rail-cum-road move could reduce long-haul truck use, but it does not change tolls or routes now.
Triumph has launched the Bonneville T40 and T40 Black in India at ₹2,79,999 ex-showroom Delhi, with bookings opening 7 October and deliveries due from November 2026.
Honda has launched the Elevate facelift in India at ₹11.80 lakh ex-showroom, adding cabin and safety features while retaining its petrol powertrain. Buyers can check key costs.
The Supreme Court has asked why NHAI cannot electronically track parked or stationary vehicles on national highways. The hearing brings highway safety back into focus, but creates no new toll rule.
FADA says India’s September auto retail reached a record 25.37 lakh units, led by two-wheelers and passenger vehicles. Buyers get a strong festive signal, but GST 2.0 distorts annual growth.
Triumph has unveiled the Bonneville T40 and T40 Black with a 350cc engine and modern rider aids. India launch timing and pricing remain unannounced, so buyers should wait for official details.
MoRTH’s Chintan Shivir 2026 puts safer highway design, quality checks and toll reform on the agenda. No new toll fee or FASTag rule has been announced; drivers should watch official notifications.
The RBI’s 7 October policy decision could raise the repo rate from 5.25% to 5.50%, affecting floating car loans. Here is what buyers and existing borrowers should check.
CEA has proposed electrical-safety standards covering EV charging and battery storage. The draft is not an immediate driver rule, but may change how charging sites are built and checked.
India recorded 17.90 lakh two-wheeler retail sales in September, up 33.08% year on year, while EVs reached an 11.58% share. Here’s what the festive surge means for buyers.
